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jmce1587 at 6:46am 01.22.21
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I'm trying to remember the time of year (if there was one) for WM to have its BOGO winch sale? Real
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Greetings all. I have an offer accepted on this boat and waiting on survey next week. My gf ' I love
georgetheleo at 4:14pm 01.21.21
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Does anyone know about it??
Boom Bolt?   (1)
BigDogg11 at 4:14pm 01.21.21
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Rookie Question. What is this bolt called that attaches the boom to the Mainsheet? Mine seems loose
swshogren at 3:55pm 01.21.21
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For those owners with a1980s vintage Hunter 34 had anyone exploited the well the fuel tank sits insi
Degs at 3:23pm 01.21.21
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Can any one tell me how to date my Catalina 22/Jaguar, I pressume it was made in the UK as thats whe
AndyL at 1:51pm 01.21.21
4/535
Hi All, We bought a 2004 Hunter 36 last summer. I have the Hunter owners manual and the Yanmar Ser
drdanj at 12:18pm 01.21.21
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I have my account and my boat and model listed in my account, but I don't show up in the owner list.
Chiriqui at 10:47am 01.21.21
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I discovered that port side bottom edge where there is a battery hatch of that plywood laminate has
Future Boat Owner at 9:50am 01.21.21
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I'm interested to know if anyone on this forum has any information about this boat. I'm thinking of
Brian D at 8:15am 01.21.21
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For my fellow California sailors... Do you have your CA Boating Card yet? I have a few more years (I
Drinky Crow at 8:32pm 01.20.21
17/2172
With the roller stripper like this one. ..any issues? Smaller two speed for 250cdn each, good deal?
2005Hunter33Francesca at 1:39pm 01.20.21
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Can anyone direct me on where to buy a brand new, complete instrument panel for my Yanmar 3YM30 on m
shank at 1:05pm 01.20.21
11/1191
I had a winter cover made for my Catalina 27 by Ship Shape Canvas out of Duluth, MN and it really ca
Andreas68 at 12:52pm 01.20.21
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Hello - new to this forum and would appreciate any feedback. Am looking at a mid 80's Catalina 38
higgs at 10:00am 01.20.21
17/3085
I guess it was imminent. Korea Digital Sextant (kdigitalsextant.com)
Bolander at 9:19am 01.20.21
10/1858
I had my mast taken down this winter and was informed that my Spreader Tips needed to be replaced. F
Captain Mateo at 7:36am 01.20.21
11/2803
I am curious of the wiring routing/setup for the deck mounted solar panel on the Hunter 460 (and oth
Rives at 8:29pm 01.19.21
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I have recently bought a beneteau 411. I measured the rig with a loose gage and the measurements are
BAD ORCA at 7:43pm 01.19.21
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i'm trying to understand why do different brands of lead acid batteries require/ or suggest a differ

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Chesapeake and Central Atlantic coast
jssailem at 11:50am 01.06.25
Sorry to share the bad news. We have had a mild winter up until now. It's kind of a late White Chris
Fischer Panda Gen 6kw
Terry Cox at 11:49am 01.06.25
Had another incident a few years ago where the Genset would start but shut down due to no sea water
Chesapeake and Central Atlantic coast
kappykaplan at 11:48am 01.06.25
Prepare your boat and your home for chilly conditions. Winter is here. Tks for the note, John. Bo
Yanmar 2gm20F alternator prevents belt installation
Tally Ho at 11:23am 01.06.25
suspect they might have added this to it somehow since i never had an issue before with the install
Rust inhibitor
JBP-PA at 11:20am 01.06.25
That's a pretty reasonable approach for touch up spots. I do something similar on my cast iron keel
Crazy Idea - or Great idea?   (1)
Tally Ho at 11:15am 01.06.25
Fischer Panda Gen 6kw
Terry Cox at 10:56am 01.06.25
Hi Jason. Different Genset, but here was our first incident: Hunter 42 Owner Modifications and Upgra
Bluetooth Radar   (1)
DannyS at 10:52am 01.06.25
I think I'm overthinking this, I've never had a deck stepped mast before so making the connections w
Crazy Idea - or Great idea?
john6206 at 10:11am 01.06.25
Hey Thanks @dmdiehl64 I see you are in Tawas, are you in the state harbor or the TBYC (or somewher
Estimate??
Rxwoman at 9:43am 01.06.25
May I guess? 2 tires installed on 2 rims under $400.00. 2 axcle bearing at $40.00 each. Installati
Crazy Idea - or Great idea?
dmdiehl64 at 9:43am 01.06.25
We purchased our Beneteau 321 under very similar circumstances to you, many people do. No experience
Estimate??
Rxwoman at 9:39am 01.06.25
Any semicompetent mechanic can do the bearings. Tires can be had at most any WalMart. My suggestio
Estimate??
Rxwoman at 9:36am 01.06.25
Check the axle carefully if its been in salt water... We once had one give out in the middle from
Estimate??
Rxwoman at 9:33am 01.06.25
May I guess? 2 tires installed on 2 rims under $400.00. 2 axcle bearing at $40.00 each. Installati
Part Identification
Will Gilmore at 9:06am 01.06.25
It could be the cap end of a traveler track. Look for the same hole configuration on your deck hard
Crazy Idea - or Great idea?
dLj at 8:59am 01.06.25
Reading your response, a few things come to mind. I would suggest to not be in a hurry, if you have
Crazy Idea - or Great idea?
john6206 at 8:36am 01.06.25
Hey everyone, lots of great advice - thank you! also some questions that I can answer, and some that
Crazy Idea - or Great idea?
dlochner at 8:06am 01.06.25
A competent broker who has experience with importing boats can be of immense value in guiding you to
Crazy Idea - or Great idea?
colemj at 7:58am 01.06.25
You will also need to make sure the boat is deregistered with Transport Canada. I think, but do not
Rust inhibitor
dLj at 7:55am 01.06.25
Ospo and the TotalBoat Rust Primer are probably similar products. Both are Phosphoric acid which bo

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