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While installing new gauges, I shorted out the key switch. Is there a fuse in the harness that I'm m
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The cost diffrence is substantial. Most people seem happy with the CDI system. I do coastal sailing
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can i get some afvise on the perfect engine to replace my older 9.9 for my cat 25. it seems that im
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I'd like to install a "false floor" in the lazarette. Anyone out there with experience regarding th
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Does anyone know where I could get Used LCD units for the autohelm st50 speed and depth instuments.
Howard Kent at 1:07am 09.20.05
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I own a Beneteau First 260 Spirit, my problem is at speeds between 5 and 5.5 knots a humming / vibra
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I see some of you keep your boat moored. With a convention fiberglass gel coat hull you must prep an
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I find that to extend the blade of the rudder into the sea, you have to exert too much force. I was
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hello, is there a web site out there to get dimensions for sails and also a site to get boat specs-l
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Looking at the 14.6 or 170. We have a black lab who use to enjoy my power boat. Have any of you owne
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We'd like to fit a bimini to our restored 1976 Cal 2 27. Does it need to be custom, or would a bimi
texas holdem at 10:33pm 09.19.05
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Does anyone have a Cal 29 owners manual they would copy and share with me. I purchased my boat 3 yea
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How frequently should Beneteau 38 bar rigging be renewed in salt environment? Has anyone out there h
Chuck P at 1:48pm 09.19.05
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Have a 1990 Beneteau Moorings 38. The rubber prop shaft seal is leaking. Local marina is not too fa

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Servicing the Maxwell Winches
Bolander at 10:57am 02.26.21
This site has some drawings too: go to "Owner Resources" in the top bar, then click on "General Dow
Servicing the Maxwell Winches
Bolander at 10:53am 02.26.21
Below are links to two Youtube videos and thread on servicing your Maxwell winches. Contact Arco-H
"Multi Ring Deck Organizer"
DArcy at 10:53am 02.26.21
Lead rings are becoming quite common and this deck organizer seems to be very similar. Might even be
"Multi Ring Deck Organizer"
rgranger at 10:52am 02.26.21
I have not used those but I have used the low friction rings as a subsitute for a block. So far no
Experience reducing Aero drag while trailering?
Crazy Dave Condon at 10:51am 02.26.21
Rick; Engineers at Hunter, Catalina and others did not think of the mast being alot of drag but your
Terminology
rgranger at 10:50am 02.26.21
On my boat if I raised the staysail foot by not very much the aft end of the boom would contact the
HUNTER 320 ENGINE ROOM.
DayDreamer41 at 10:46am 02.26.21
@Ralph Johnstone is that an inline blower to evacuate the engine room? nice looking install and a ve
Funny Friday!!!   (4)
rgranger at 10:46am 02.26.21
190820 Well.... okay! Now that I'm being honest..... this one too... 190821 Happy FRIDAY! 19082
Looking for O'Day 25 Trailer or similar Tandem Axle
Crazy Dave Condon at 10:44am 02.26.21
better to have the correct measurements and the specific keel.
Terminology
Johnb at 10:40am 02.26.21
On my boat if I raised the staysail foot by not very much the aft end of the boom would contact the
Leaking keel on a Hunter 31
rgranger at 10:39am 02.26.21
That makes sense. What is the solution? Grind the spot down, epoxy and bottom paint? So that is wh
HUNTER 320 ENGINE ROOM.   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 10:35am 02.26.21
This is what you should have, as shown on our 1999 H-310 with a Yanmar 2GM20F. d back several inche
H26 Rudder
Doug J at 10:27am 02.26.21
CaptainRan, don't know if you already took care of this but here is a mod I posted. In one of the p
What boats qualify as Affordable, Low Maintenance, Blue Water??
DayDreamer41 at 10:26am 02.26.21
You are from Saskatchewan? That's about as far from any ocean as I could imagine living. Where are
What boats qualify as Affordable, Low Maintenance, Blue Water??
Michael Davis at 10:22am 02.26.21
Perhaps you should consider this boat thing as an adventure with different stages, requiring differ
HUNTER 320 ENGINE ROOM.
JamesG161 at 10:15am 02.26.21
That PYI bellows looks crushed too, if it is a PYI. Jim...
Consolidating primary fuel filters
JamesG161 at 10:13am 02.26.21
I've never bled a Yanmar They are quite easy to bleed. They have vented nuts to start at bottom a
HUNTER 320 ENGINE ROOM.
DayDreamer41 at 10:04am 02.26.21
I sure hope that the OP responds with an update as to how this mystery notch came to light.
Mast Pumping 1988 Catalina 36 MKI
Prestonrockstar at 10:04am 02.26.21
Care Preston. Running out in a blow ("We had it close hauled in 20 gusts to 25 last weekend") with
Mast Pumping 1988 Catalina 36 MKI
Prestonrockstar at 10:03am 02.26.21
I don't think anyone sleeps in 20 knots + while anchored.

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