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Hello, I'm thinking of purchasing this used backstay adjuster for my 1990 35s5. Does anyone have ex
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Hello, I am considering purchasing a Zeppelin Zulu Hypalon 260 RIB. Mine was stolen last summer. Do
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In the year I've owned this boat I've come to realize there were a lot of sketchy things done with t
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I'm getting back into sailing after 16 years. Looking for a bot that my family of 4, kids are 16'13,
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When purchased my Hunter 28.5, the boat had an Ida Sailor Marine rudder. It was installed by a PO fo
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Andrew Dobson at 6:37am 04.14.21
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Good morning fellow sailors I am looking at fitting marine A/C on my 35 in the next couple of month
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Looking for some help with challenges leaving a boat at mooring, maintenance, battery charging, canv
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Has anyone else ever experienced this? Even after filling the raw water strainer it still had a pro
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Hi, I am about to haul out and am considering buying a prop in case the current one is bad, this pro
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Hey everyone thanks for the help and suggestions all these 10 years. Now 10 +yrsBatteries need to b
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Many thanks to previous posts. Very helpful. My '86 OD 31 rudder under shudders under sail. The c

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Can it really be this straightforward?
dlochner at 6:22am 09.14.24
So, when the bolt is pulled, what happens to the halyard sheave and more importantly what happens to
400 MK II: Seeking documentation about the lower tube bearing carrier and the keel bolts
Steve_Catalina at 5:20am 09.14.24
You may want to check out and join the best site for your boat. Catalina4series.org
C&C 29 MKII vs S2 9.2a
dlochner at 4:40am 09.14.24
C&C 29 MKII vs S2 9.2a
4lane at 4:18am 09.14.24
C&C 29 MKII vs S2 9.2a
dlochner at 4:04am 09.14.24
Hull speed is not a particularly good measure of sailing performance. First the formula was designed
C&C 29 MKII vs S2 9.2a
4lane at 3:46am 09.14.24
Pumpout Carts Suck
thinwater at 3:33am 09.14.24
Mouldering means that the conditions for complete composting are not usually met. There are compost
Sourcing Oil Filter Perkins - Volvo Penta TMD22A
dlochner at 3:27am 09.14.24
Well the filter came today from amazon,. It's a Mann 713/28W in a Wix 57241 box . Maybe this will
C&C 29 MKII vs S2 9.2a
dlochner at 3:26am 09.14.24
For a relative comparison look at the PHRF handicaps. The lower handicap will generally be faster. B
Keel paint
NYSail at 1:08am 09.14.24
Sourcing Oil Filter Perkins - Volvo Penta TMD22A
TimFromLI at 8:17pm 09.13.24
Well the filter came today from amazon,. It's a Mann 713/28W in a Wix 57241 box . Maybe this will
Goose Neck
GNolan at 7:15pm 09.13.24
Hello John, Well, I bought the boat as is and can not sell it as is. So I need to replace some parts
ROLL UP DINGHY
Calif. Ted at 6:03pm 09.13.24
I have gently and carefully landed that dink on the beach, mostly jump out BEFORE it grounds. I have
ROLL UP DINGHY
Hello Below at 5:52pm 09.13.24
Consider a cheap set of Davies dinghy wheels. I installed a set last winter and they work well. Dav
Leak in forward hatch   (4)
Ralph Johnstone at 5:42pm 09.13.24
Your hatch is a Bomar unless it's a knock off : number : 227463 Hopefully, the reason the gaske
Pumpout Carts Suck
dLj at 4:34pm 09.13.24
Interesting question. My quick read of mouldering toilets suggests that the urine is not separated
raymarine ev100 vs cpt autopilot
MikeHoncho at 2:47pm 09.13.24
Your installation is very similar to mine, however I have a 42 inch wheel and a binical hung table
Pumpout Carts Suck
Foswick at 2:24pm 09.13.24
I'm thinking of replacing my toilet with a big litter box. Then, I'll just provide guests with a lit
Trouble starting my Atomic M25 Diesel
acudavid at 12:53pm 09.13.24
Thanks to all for the ideas. This forum is AWESOME! The short version is my batteries were not cha
How can I improve the rigging of my mainsail?
Crazy Dave Condon at 12:36pm 09.13.24
What boat model and years do you have. Any mfg sticker on mast or boom can you see if present.

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