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Just gotta love spring time on the bayou..... This little guy (about 7') is out for a late morning
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I just picked up a new to me 1984 H22. I am picking up a few things that are missing and one of the
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Does the Beneteau 461 (2 cabin version) have an access compartment under the starboard secondary/man
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Has anyone installed the Whale Grey IC pump. The one I want to install is a Model WM8284, (Picture I
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Hey folks. After I pulled my boat this year I noticed that I lost the shoe/plate which secures the l
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Hello everyone, Just picked up a 1978 Venture of Newport 23, and I couldn't be happier with it. I
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OK, call it an 'additional' ride. With the primary Vakaros target market being sporty boats, it see
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I am replacing the VHF antenna and cable on my '272LE. I intend to run the coax continuously from th
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Hi all! I'm thinking about adding a Webasto ST2000 diesel heater to our new (to us) Hunter 376. The
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Does anyone have a diagram of this rig in the boom. Jibed the boat yesterday and the line parted.

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zephyr070 at 12:09pm 11.10.24
Today I said goodbye to an old friend
kappykaplan at 12:05pm 11.10.24
Sounds like some good memories. Enjoy the new boat! :beer:
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Project_Mayhem at 12:02pm 11.10.24
:plus: I also second cleaning and using UV dye. This should be easier than finding a cabin top or de
Is AI a tool that can aide boaters?
dLj at 12:02pm 11.10.24
I figured, and I'm lacking experience here, that a boat that is close, may try to contact you. Brin
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Project_Mayhem at 11:49am 11.10.24
Upload this to the Tartan user mods so it doesn't get lost among thousands of posts. Are you based o
Is AI a tool that can aide boaters?
Project_Mayhem at 11:25am 11.10.24
Bear in mind you said a solo sailor sleeping. It is that singular instance I'm referring to. As a s
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paulheth at 10:35am 11.10.24
Thanks for all this. I will continue to investigate PYS/Roton however my experience so far is slow
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Ralph Johnstone at 10:17am 11.10.24
The ridges you see are for water cooling. I'd say 99% of all cutlass bearings out there are identic
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shemandr at 9:42am 11.10.24
So the shrouds are rod rigging. On C&C's of that vintage the halyards were typically wire splice
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thinwater at 9:26am 11.10.24
Make damn sure you have carbon monoxide and smoke detectors installed if you go this route! Actuall
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The hull has been well cared for it seems, Cutlass bearing recently replaced. I believe the refriger
Hunter 26/260 trailers
SteveHughessails at 9:22am 11.10.24
I fear this happening with our 240. I may be fortunate though, I have all the import paperwork from
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jssailem at 9:20am 11.10.24
I try to sail using the concept. Keep It Simple Sailor. Radio - with a mic at radio Remote mic f
New to me 78 C&C 35-1
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46 year old boat. You know better than us but my order of upgrades (Or at least what you'll spend m
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RitSim at 8:32am 11.10.24
The thermostat and sensing bulb is usually in the cold area and visible- unless its been removed by
Can anyone recommend a Hydronic heating/hvac expert in the Vancouver area?
SkiingSailor at 8:18am 11.10.24
https://www.granvilleislandboatyard.com/roton-industries I'd call these guys, they're the BC Espar
Hydraulic Drive (EV-200) Install on H34?
kappykaplan at 7:24am 11.10.24
unsure about how to attach the hydraulic arm to the rudder drive (?) wheel without having to buy an
Put-in-Bay and the Great Lakes Comment
Kings Gambit at 5:43am 11.10.24
Is this your first time on the Great Lakes? The only Great Lake I haven't sailed in is Superior -
Lantern Advice
Jim Legere at 3:52am 11.10.24
Better, heat with this: I built the original from scraps for free. Works great. Make damn sure you
Sewing bags for gear
dlochner at 2:49am 11.10.24
For DIY sewing, checkout Sailrite. https://www.sailrite.com

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