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Just a heads up. As a winter project I stripped down the rail seats and re-varnished them. The under
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how should i attach my new raritan phc to the floor of the bathroom. i threw the old pump out in th
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We are currently cruising in Costa Rica (Gulfito) our rudder is giving us problems, there is a lot
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I am attempting to replace my deck hatch as it is leaking. Is there a Website for used Catalina part
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My boat was dropped only a couple of inches at the boatyard. The damage is limited to the centerboar
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I will be pulling the boat soon (1979 37c). I would like to replace the cutlass bearing while it is
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I have recently bought a H34 and plan to refinish the topsides and decks with awlgrip at the end of
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Does anyone have a fiberglass kayak? I'm looking for some sort of material to put on my keel - it s
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The mast on my year 2000 Beneteau 411 filled with water at the base, froze and cracked this past win
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I am planning to purchase an older MacGregor 26. What are the opinions on reliability or upkeep on
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Hi- I have a sailboat that my mom purchased new in about 1980. I would like to replace the sail with
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Hi guys.I'm new to sailing and want in put on the best boat. Ive been researching the web and I beli
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I offerred to help a friend of mine. he has an Oday 39 (1984) with a Universal diesel 44hp, and want
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US SPARS Question
Mechone at 1:42pm 11.18.21
Unlike USSpars, Ward replied within 10 minutes. No Joy though!:( Have you tried rig-rite or Z spar
confused as to what to look for in a blue water boat   (1)
jssailem at 1:37pm 11.18.21
Yes Don. I get it and agree. As is so often the case (as you stated), "It is not the boat but the c
US SPARS Question
joker460 at 1:14pm 11.18.21
Unlike USSpars, Ward replied within 10 minutes. No Joy though!:(
confused as to what to look for in a blue water boat
Don S/V ILLusion at 1:08pm 11.18.21
Many try. Darwinian law prevails. The good and the lucky return to port. No clue what the ability
Hull crash
shemandr at 1:01pm 11.18.21
I always thought yards should encourage outside contractors who have insurance and licensing for ski
Oceanis 321 Looking for complete assembly bow anchor roller
Claude L.-Auger at 12:58pm 11.18.21
Thanks. It does look similar but the cast aluminum section seems smaller than when I last saw the br
Open Cell or Closed Cell Cockpit Cushions?
Rick D at 12:47pm 11.18.21
I have had both. Since in SoCal, we don't get much rain and I have a bimini I have good open foam. R
Advice on how to replace damaged fixed portlight on my 2002 Catalina 310
Monheganlover at 12:39pm 11.18.21
Is that like the large fixed portlight below? This article by a Catalina 36 owner might be useful:
Advice on how to replace damaged fixed portlight on my 2002 Catalina 310
Monheganlover at 12:38pm 11.18.21
This article by a Catalina 36 owner might be useful: Replacing Acrylic Fixed Ports.docx (live.com) f
Oceanis 321 Looking for complete assembly bow anchor roller   (1)
mdibella at 12:22pm 11.18.21
Is this the part? P/N 031514 on the Beneteau part website: BENETEAU USA
Open Cell or Closed Cell Cockpit Cushions?
sail sfbay at 12:13pm 11.18.21
Here you go: Cockpit Cushions, Sunsure Fabric (sailboatowners.com)
Open Cell or Closed Cell Cockpit Cushions?
justsomeguy at 12:11pm 11.18.21
where did you get your cushions from? I'm betting Cockpit Cushions, Sunsure Fabric
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question
Benny17441 at 12:09pm 11.18.21
Guys, we all post here, giving our ideas and recommendations with the best intentions, the questione
Its funny Friday!   (1)
Justin_NSA at 12:02pm 11.18.21
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Open Cell or Closed Cell Cockpit Cushions?
EdWard3 at 11:51am 11.18.21
You are correct............closed cell foam is water proof and will not absorb water. Closed cell f
Its funny Friday!
Sailavie1 at 11:40am 11.18.21
Skunk in the Trunk. Yes, this post does have a slight nautical connection. My skunk experi
Bayfield 29 cutlass bearing
hsailor at 11:35am 11.18.21
I had posted this earlier: (Log In) - Duramax Bale 1x1 1/2x4. The inside diameter is 1", outside di
pss dry shaft and vent line on H 41?
JamesG161 at 11:16am 11.18.21
soon to be replaced with a Taco Hy- Vent Please note where @Maine Sail placed his vent, in my post
US SPARS Question
joker460 at 11:13am 11.18.21
did you call Ward Richardson at Beneteau parts? Just a thought. THere were quite a few US Spar
Hull crash
JamesG161 at 11:09am 11.18.21
make sure the yard you have chosen is using "in-house" workers Not always True... I have the best

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