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TheGreatEscape at 11:14pm 04.12.08
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Does anyone have a solution for stiff and/or sticking rope clutches. I recently purchased a Hunter 3
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I am trying to find replacement screws for the impeller housing for a perkins 4-108 and any ideas w
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I can buy a Hunter 30 1989 in very good condition and with many extras. However the mast has been sh
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Tomorrow I get the boat out of the barn. But as you can see in the picture it will be awhile before
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I decided to change out my coolant yesterday (M25XP). I've had the boat only 4 months and you can ea
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I have been unable to find pictures of E25 running rigging, so I thought I would ask other owners.
Scott A. at 4:59am 04.13.08
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Seem to be taking on water (into cabin) when motoring above 4 knots or when encountering large waves
Jack at 5:04am 04.13.08
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thank you to all...again... as we all know it is hard to see old 'faithful' tools that have lived o
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We are the proud new owners of a 1995 Catalina 30 MK III. I am looking to add AC power while underw
Dennis Lindaman at 6:14am 04.13.08
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The cable used ot raise and lower the centerboard on my mac 1993 26 d broke is there and way to fix
Rob at 6:29am 04.13.08
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Any info, pictures on installing shore power to a 26X would be appreciated. I am in the Toronto ON a
FrancoC at 8:11am 04.13.08
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I'm looking for a propeller able to reach 5500 rpm and boat speed close to maximum boat speed. I us
Bad Obsession at 8:57am 04.13.08
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I wanted to try to get my bootstripe to show up better. It is dull and has a chalky look to it. I
Geoff at 9:58am 04.13.08
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Has anyone installed a Balmar 80 amp 6 series alternator on a Volvo MD11c? I am trying, but it won't
Greg8984 at 9:43am 04.13.08
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Hi-I am selling a MacGregor Venture 22 1974 which I have had for 8 years, A prospective buyer has st
JB at 9:16am 04.13.08
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When I got my Cal 34 series 1 it had a huge 5' tall ac/dc/propane frig which was old and too big. I
publisher at 9:03am 04.13.08
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Over the winter my MacGregor 25 filled up with water. Is there a way to drain it? I see what looks l
Melvin Lessing at 11:30am 04.13.08
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I cannot figure out how to access the shower sump on my Oday 302. It appears that there is no non-d
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Funny thing- I went to Lowe's under the facade of home improvements/yard work hoping to find boat s
Maine Sail at 7:27am 04.13.08
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OK two days ago really but "I cleaned the bilge two days ago" didn't have the same ring.... Well, i

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boat steers backwards???
Hayden Watson at 1:57pm 11.27.21
A C30 has a radial rather than a quadrant. With a quadrant (in front of the post) the right hand ca
Is it ok to leave Shower Sump constantly on while docked?
senang at 1:38pm 11.27.21
If you are searching for the leak in the water hoses I suggest you start by looking at the shower ma
IRWIN 25
Bluenose at 12:37pm 11.27.21
That's the most blistering review on a boat that I have seen! You never see reviews saying that type
Port hatch repair
Tally Ho at 12:35pm 11.27.21
Is that a lazzarette hatch or something else?
Tipping angles
All U Get at 12:10pm 11.27.21
We made it under the bridges in Vero Beach at low tide. A friend took a dinghy over to check the ti
IRWIN 25
David in Sandusky at 12:10pm 11.27.21
Here is a review of the Irwin 37 with comments on their strategy, and manufacturing quality: https:
bottom paint for trailerable boat used in both fresh and salt water
fstbttms at 11:30am 11.27.21
Well, you'll need an ablative paint for starters. Hard paints cannot tolerate more than relatively s
Single handing
WI Rigger at 11:13am 11.27.21
I just had the boat bottom paint repainted. With the paint, Mike replaced the keel line because of a
boat steers backwards???
Stu Jackson at 11:09am 11.27.21
thank you all. i appreciate the assistance! tomorrow ill post pictures of the interior of the pedes
Add a battery
dlochner at 11:01am 11.27.21
Promariner is a good brand. The manuals can be downloaded on their website. The manual should explai
CNG to propane
Benny17441 at 9:25am 11.27.21
I'll give you a list of what you will need; A Propane stove with thermocouple switches. (most stov
Add a battery   (2)
acudavid at 8:59am 11.27.21
@dlochner I was able to take some pics. The charger looks newish. It is a ProMariner ProSport12, w
Adding a LFP4 battery to my house bank with a Victron Orion-TR DC-DC charger
Davidasailor26 at 7:01am 11.27.21
I agree with dlochner that calling Victron to check would be a good idea. Off-hand it seems like you
IRWIN 25
jssailem at 6:20am 11.27.21
Boat had a short build history-7 years 1969-76. Trailer day sailing boat. Imagined as a coastal pock
Water tank pick up
Rjm st.petersburg at 6:05am 11.27.21
The old rusted clamps have been changed to stainless now. The elbows are stainless, just not 316. I
IRWIN 25
sail sfbay at 5:59am 11.27.21
Is that a fin keel or centerboard, inboard or outboard engine, trailerable and what year? Older boa
A shackle is a shackle is a shackle - or NOT......
Crusty Ol Salt at 5:49am 11.27.21
I love a good sea story. The best one are like Aesop's Fables ending with a moral or lesson to be le
IRWIN 25
Bluenose at 5:32am 11.27.21
I think it's nuttin'
Water tank pick up
RoyS at 5:32am 11.27.21
Fitting does not look like stainless to me. Hose clamps are not stainless either.

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