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Jon W. at 11:05am 06.12.05
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Has anyone identified what model/brand of halyards Catalina used on the C310? I know it's 3/8ths, w
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I've got a 1986 O'Day 192 and I have a few questions about how I control the jib. (1) There are 2 t
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Anyone familiar with how the bulkheads are tabbed in on a '76 O'Day 25? My chainplate pulled loose t
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I am about to add a motor mount to my Mariner. Does anyone have any hints or specs that would assist
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We are new owners and have never had a boat with this many bells and whistles. Finally found the le
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Went out yesterday (6/11/05)on my 2004 H33 w/Yanmar 29hp, before leaving the slip I always check the
Franklin at 9:55am 06.12.05
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It seems I have a strong odor coming from the exhaust hose. It doesn't smell on the end where it co
Desert Sailor23981 at 9:32am 06.12.05
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We recently purchased a used 25' MacGregor. I took one look at the electrical and pulled the battery
rlw at 9:11am 06.12.05
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Last year after pulling out I decided to remove my head sail an oem Doyle genoa which wasn't that di
sjs at 9:05am 06.12.05
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lazeyjack at 8:57am 06.12.05
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we have B and G Network on Nimbus, the quad reads all over, like the speed goes up and down, the de
Cactus Jack at 8:12am 06.12.05
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We have a 1980 C25. There's a leak somewhere in the bow that runs into the storage locker under the
John Davis at 7:23am 06.12.05
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Anyone have a source and part number for engine mounts in a cutter Legend 37 with a Yanmar 3QM 3 cyl
SPARROW at 7:03am 06.12.05
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This is more a question than an article. I am clueless as to an appropriate place to store my Catal
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I'm looking for a new home for my H31. If you know of anyplace to try, along the Baldwin County Alab
richard smith at 4:57am 06.12.05
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I am wanting to check my engine zinc but I cant get the bolt out. any tips on how to get this done?
ron roman at 3:28am 06.12.05
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My knotmeter stopped working and I'm sure something is in the paddle wheel. Has anyone pulled the se
sheila10693 at 2:54am 06.12.05
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The hand pump for the head is very hard to draw up and to push down. I am going to take the punp ap
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WE NEED TO KNOW IF THESE BOATS ARE CORED. HELP IF ANYONE OUT THERE KNOWS PLEASE REPLY. VICKIEJENKINS

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karellen at 3:03pm 10.08.20
I had a LasDrop Gen II put on my 356 last year. I preferred it to PSS for the longer maintenance int
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Dil at 2:31pm 10.08.20
thanks stu this is very helpful
basic marine electrical system help
Stu Jackson at 2:16pm 10.08.20
Oh, a 91' h30, have no clue how yours is wired. If your engine is a Yanmar and your alternator a H
Starting Battery won't hold a charge
Benny17441 at 2:13pm 10.08.20
The one you have is toast, fully charged with little or no capacity. You are asking about adding a
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azambella at 2:10pm 10.08.20
Thank you all for your advice
basic marine electrical system help
Davidasailor26 at 2:10pm 10.08.20
+1 for the regulator likely being internal to the alternator. To test the voltage you can start by j
basic marine electrical system help
Dil at 2:09pm 10.08.20
thanks Benny I will look into it
Cleaning bird contributions off of canvas (warning: content may not be suitable for all audiences)
BigEasy at 1:59pm 10.08.20
Only solution on mooring is lots of elbow grease with medium bristle brush & your favorite cleaner.
Cleaning bird contributions off of canvas (warning: content may not be suitable for all audiences)
kappykaplan at 1:56pm 10.08.20
Do you people on a dock have the same experience? More? Less? Knock on wood, I've never had osprey
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Seasong at 1:51pm 10.08.20
Basically I know more or less the kind of boat that interests me the most for my project, but we als
Cleaning bird contributions off of canvas (warning: content may not be suitable for all audiences)
Rich Stidger at 1:51pm 10.08.20
We have had terrible bird deposits similar to the OP's story. Including half-eaten fish and guts.
Oil loss through oil breather
Benny17441 at 1:27pm 10.08.20
Excessive blow by could be due to piston rings wear but also could be due to the use of too thin oil
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WayneH at 1:24pm 10.08.20
It's cats and warm keyboards. It's just our tough luck that we are running a browser and she knows h
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jssailem at 1:14pm 10.08.20
the ocean remains a dangerous place." Says it all. A writer I enjoy on boats and their use in cr
basic marine electrical system help
Benny17441 at 1:13pm 10.08.20
Oh, a 91' h30, have no clue how yours is wired. If your engine is a Yanmar and your alternator a Hi
Cleaning bird contributions off of canvas (warning: content may not be suitable for all audiences)
kappykaplan at 1:10pm 10.08.20
Oh the stories @Kermit could tell. He might even be jealous of your mess. Glad you got the canvas
Cleaning bird contributions off of canvas (warning: content may not be suitable for all audiences)
jssailem at 1:08pm 10.08.20
OMG.. Always wanted to use that euphemistic initialism ... It seems to fit here. Some folk are photo

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