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Grizz at 9:23am 04.16.07
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Time for THE expert's advise while fielding a few questions. The OEM discharge fitting at the holdi
Joetech at 9:50am 04.16.07
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I just bought a 1977 Catalina 22 last Friday (Yes the 13th but what the heck sailors aren't a supers
Chuck Creel at 10:25am 04.16.07
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I have a 1979 YSM-12 that is very sluggish when advancing the throttle and sometims just dies. Ir
Mike McKendy at 10:24am 04.16.07
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I am installing a watermaker on my 1994 37.5. I am considering installing a dedicated through-hull
Steve A. at 10:41am 04.16.07
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I am considering replacing the stock cabin lights. I would like to install a Nav Light (Red/White)
jaydog5000 at 10:49am 04.16.07
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I am going to buy my first piece of navigational electronics and I would like to get some opinions f
brant at 12:11pm 04.16.07
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I am in desperate need of information leading me to find a new alternative to the old rusted cast ir
Tsehum Pete at 12:56pm 04.16.07
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I read in a local paper this morning that Brad Pitt and his spouse Angelina Jolie are in talks to or
Jack at 9:46pm 04.14.07
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I'm looking at buying a sail boat, and I'm finding that a boat that has been on long trips and even
letterman at 12:06am 04.15.07
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Is your cooling system closed or open system (do you get water thru a thru hull to cool the exchange
Herm at 1:11am 04.15.07
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I am in the process of buying a Hunter 26 and I have to trailer it from Tulsa, OK to Manitoba (rough
Warren Milberg at 1:24am 04.15.07
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As fate would have it, I needed to repair a small leak on my recently launched boat the other day.
richk at 1:34am 04.15.07
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The top of the flip-up navsta desktop has a stain on it. I'm looking for a laminate sheet to apply
oreana123 at 2:32am 04.15.07
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I have been reading about the new Alerions that have a self tending jib. Besides the reduced need fo
pdxhunter at 3:14am 04.15.07
10/2092
Hey All I found a nice 1988 Hunter-33.5 but I think it's a bit underpowered. It only has a 16 HP Di
SEADANCE at 3:20am 04.15.07
4/992
Good Sunday to ya!..you should see the blue skies and beautiful winds we have here today..a tease to
paulj at 4:24am 04.15.07
13/2119
I found his last night under the V berth mattress. I know it's not a spare rudder. paulj
Patrick at 5:08am 04.15.07
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I have a question regarding my cooling system. My freshwater/antifreeze system as a leak somewhere
gweisheipl at 5:11am 04.15.07
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I see a recent post out there about painting the boot stripe. Are most boat owners just painting th
gweisheipl at 5:14am 04.15.07
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I am about to install new ST-60 depth and speed transducers on a 1983 H31. Where is the preferred lo

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Funny Friday!!!   (1)
Will Gilmore at 10:27am 06.20.21
That's just not true.
Cat 22 Swing Keel Sailboat Maintenance
Jacktar at 10:14am 06.20.21
Sno Bol by brillo, blue goo that sticks nice to side above waterline scum until you can brush it lig
West Marine Sold (again)
Kings Gambit at 10:05am 06.20.21
Not strange at all. The Private Equity Firms cut expenses to increase profits and pay off the heavy
Raymarine Evolution Wheel Pilot Install   (1)
Ward H at 9:54am 06.20.21
Here's a photo of my installation. I mounted everything on plywood, then mounted on the port bulkhea
Paceship PY26 Anchor   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 9:50am 06.20.21
Welcome to the site @Nemo Nusquam . In order to discuss anchor lockers and windlasses, you'll have
Surprise!! Grohe Faucet washer failure
JamesG161 at 9:32am 06.20.21
Common failure by over tightening to stop a drip. the washer, in place. Jim... PS: I had to train
Hunter 45DS SeaTalk Backbone
murrayabbott at 9:22am 06.20.21
Hi I have a 2011 45DS and also installed ais. There are 2 places that have easy access. 1 behind th
Surprise!! Grohe Faucet washer failure
Rich Stidger at 9:21am 06.20.21
If that is the same ceramic cartridge Not ceramic. Standard washer and seat.
West Marine Sold (again)
BigEasy at 9:11am 06.20.21
Have to admit, the new folks have improved their systems. For years, I have tried to subscribe to
Raymarine Evolution Wheel Pilot Install
Closing Time at 8:51am 06.20.21
I installed mine on my C30 last week and put everything behind the draw cabinette to port of the co
Surprise!! Grohe Faucet washer failure
Rick D at 8:46am 06.20.21
If that is the same ceramic cartridge I have in my galley, I was able to stop a drip by soaking it i
tachometer not accurate
Hayden Watson at 8:10am 06.20.21
I will answer below in red as best as I can. This is a new condition on a boat that has not had any
tachometer not accurate
Hayden Watson at 7:58am 06.20.21
Yeah, I used to think that until I did "my research & homework." Like I've been suggesting for dec
Raymarine Evolution Wheel Pilot Install   (1)
Hayden Watson at 7:49am 06.20.21
I installed mine on my C30 last week and put everything behind the draw cabinette to port of the com
Funny Friday!!!   (1)
jmce1587 at 7:49am 06.20.21
Saw this on another post....
Catalina 22 Mast Stepping
ShawnL at 7:35am 06.20.21
It's really not as bad as you're making it out to be. Without a big mast crutch, etc. I don't thi
BELT DUST
jibes138 at 7:27am 06.20.21
I find this thread very disturbing starting with post #18 and suggest the moderators remove it from
Cat 22 Swing Keel Sailboat Maintenance
dmax at 7:07am 06.20.21
Congrats on the new boat - looks like a beauty and it's being delivered! You're on the right track -
H410 Start Battery
Don S/V ILLusion at 6:59am 06.20.21
I believe Hunter built the system to include either an isolator or ACR to regulate the charge scheme
West Marine Sold (again)
DougM at 6:54am 06.20.21
West Marine has become a joke over the years. While they used to cater at least somewhat to the sail

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