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DanMaine at 5:01am 04.26.21
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on my 83 HC 37 I wrapped a line and loosened the strut. It leaks badly. it has two bent 3/8" throu
AnthonyMB at 8:49pm 04.25.21
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Hello, the Stemhead on my 170 is installed in the reverse orientation of another boat I saw. Can som
Project_Mayhem at 7:50pm 04.25.21
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About five minutes into sanding I realized that it would be much easier to cut new companionway hatc
CoastLife at 7:25pm 04.25.21
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Hey guys. We recently purchased a 2001 Hunter 460. The previous owners installed new Jabsco elect
drm1 at 7:12pm 04.25.21
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Hi. Our 2005 36 foot Hunter has a 35 pound Delta Anchor, and has the standard Simpson Lawrence Elect
Nachismo at 6:20pm 04.25.21
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Anybody know a source/jury rig for just the catch part of the latch? Before I go to West Marine and
sailboatracer at 5:51pm 04.25.21
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Is there an easy way to overlay boat data such as boat speed, wind speed ' direction etc. on a GoPro
Sullzarollz at 4:03pm 04.25.21
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WasabiRush at 3:48pm 04.25.21
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I want to drain my water tanks so I can perform the clorox shocking. One of the tank valves was open
Harry Mathias at 3:42pm 04.25.21
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Does anyone know what the cable routing is from the nav station bulkhead to the helm station? Any in
KZW at 3:40pm 04.25.21
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Anyone replaced the OEM three prong plug with a Smart Plug? It looks difficult to access the moun
Scott T-Bird at 3:15pm 04.25.21
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Catalina Direct supplies an upgraded stem fitting for Catalina 320. I was reading that the original
gregclapp at 2:42pm 04.25.21
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Do you have an opinion on the best length for halyards led to the cockpit? I used 2.5x my mast heigh
APiquer at 2:14pm 04.25.21
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I have bought new Gray series portlights to replace the 40+ year old ports on my Tartan. I found tha
GaryMiller1000 at 1:37pm 04.25.21
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Anyone have the pattern for the 1988-1990 plexiglass panels that are in the roof/deck of the Hunter
teacherspet at 1:29pm 04.25.21
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So testing out the new sails. When on a heel the Refrigerator on 1989 Huner Vision 32 gave way when
FuzzyBadger at 12:44pm 04.25.21
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Slider at 9:31am 04.25.21
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We have a B37 2011. The combo light mounted at the front of the mast about 3/4 of the top has been
MoshePotomac at 9:04am 04.25.21
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I have a Lowrance HDS Carbon fish finder with Total screen (side view). The transponder needs to be
Rick D at 8:51am 04.25.21
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A friend is trying to locate the AP drive unit on his Whitlock steering system on his 450. Looking a

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Keel Bolts
DianaOfBurlington at 12:27pm 04.03.25
Honda Outboard Siesta Habit
dmax at 12:02pm 04.03.25
Next time it won't start, squirt some starter fluid in the carburetor - if it runs for a bit and sto
Wiring a combo deck/steaming light
dmax at 11:52am 04.03.25
The black is a common ground, red is steaming light positive and white is deck light positive.
Cliffside sails
twodzusfittings at 11:41am 04.03.25
@SailingLoto A meeting of all the folks that were involved in helping you connect with your sail ma
Sailing Tender
DinghySailor at 11:39am 04.03.25
Sailing Tender
FastOlson at 11:35am 04.03.25
Find a well maintained Ranger Minto (9'). Look for the factory two piece mast. Good sailing boat and
Sailing Tender
twodzusfittings at 11:11am 04.03.25
Storage of equipment (oars, CB, Mast, Boom etc) isn't that hard. It may take some thinking out of th
Honda Outboard Siesta Habit
sailcapt340 at 11:08am 04.03.25
the engine refused to start, resulting in getting a tow back to the boat. A couple of hours later,
Honda Outboard Siesta Habit
JBP-PA at 11:06am 04.03.25
Is it electronic CDI? My CDI went brain dead in a different way, it always killed the engine when I
Sailing Season(spring)   (1)
Michael Davis at 11:05am 04.03.25
Bow Eye
patrickfarley at 10:35am 04.03.25
I plan to fiberglass in the bow eye with several layers of fiberglass underneath. I have two large
Honda Outboard Siesta Habit
dlochner at 10:15am 04.03.25
It runs OK for a long time? Not an overheating problem? When it wont start, have you checked the
Depth needed to safely launch/retrieve Catalina 18 Wing Keel
JBP-PA at 10:13am 04.03.25
From the first picture that does look like a pretty shallow ramp and maybe your only option is a str
Oday Trailer Weight Distribution
EnamrdSalr21 at 10:09am 04.03.25
If I end up grabbing this boat, which I plan to, I was thinking I could try and make some minor adju
Honda Outboard Siesta Habit
JBP-PA at 10:07am 04.03.25
It runs OK for a long time? Not an overheating problem? When it wont start, have you checked the f
Aqua Lift muffler C310
Stu Jackson at 10:02am 04.03.25
but if impellor ends broke off and got into heat exchanger would have to clean it out. I change imp
Aqua Lift muffler C310
Clydo at 9:44am 04.03.25
Stu you are right as usual. Seals and impellor wouldn't like it much. Keep ignition key around ha
Honda Outboard Siesta Habit
dlochner at 9:20am 04.03.25
Have you checked the fuel tank vent and the fuel filter? Try unscrewing the fuel cap, see if it rep
Depth needed to safely launch/retrieve Catalina 18 Wing Keel
Rick Webb at 9:09am 04.03.25
Hitch extenders are readily available at like a two-foot length. Inexpensive and may be just enough.

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