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Need to do repair on hull. There is a hole in my bow. Are these boats made with polyester or epoxy r
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Hello! I am looking to purchase a 1983 Catalina 30 and I have some concerns about the keel and whet
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Hello, I have a 1984 O'day 23 and the hose which sits below the cockpit and connects the upper penda
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I have a 19' trailer sailor. I did something stupid. I thought I would snug the boat up to the trail
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as mentioned.... found in southcoast22. 3 telescoping tubes, capped internally for floation? or to
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found it in my southcoast 22. all 3 pieces slide together. sliding bracket on largest piece. it's
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Lifting strap blocking
JamesG161 at 5:12am 04.21.24
The Blocks were placed there for good reasons. 1) Windy Day Lift 2) Boat weight shift during lift 3
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dlochner at 4:59am 04.21.24
A little more information would be helpful, what model number Yanmar there are several 3 cylinder Ya
Secondary Fuel Filter Mistake - M25-XPB diesel
dlochner at 4:56am 04.21.24
A contrary opinion. Install the filters empty. The consequence of dropping an empty filter are minim
Secondary Fuel Filter Mistake - M25-XPB diesel
east coaster at 4:02am 04.21.24
A procedure I have used with success to avoid the dirty fuel issue after a filter change on my 310,
Yanmar Diesel cooling blockage at street nipple to exhaust
pipedream at 9:46pm 04.20.24
Had the same problem with my volvo penta. Found these folks on the internet. stainless wont fill
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chuckwayne at 9:19pm 04.20.24
Mine goes in flush but I always lube with silicone grease before installing. What Blitz said is prob
Airmar DST 810
Blitz at 9:07pm 04.20.24
I have the DST800, and it is flush. never had the issue you are describing. I'm guessing it is g
Water in Bilge of Oday 23
jssailem at 9:06pm 04.20.24
I get the feeling I'll never be done fixing this boat. This is a common, unspoken, feeling among b
Stern anchoring
jssailem at 9:03pm 04.20.24
It is a regular condition when an anchor is set that the boat sits down wind, down current. A secon
Yanmar Diesel cooling blockage at street nipple to exhaust   (2)
Ralph Johnstone at 8:25pm 04.20.24
I take it when you say "street nipple" you are referring to a "close nipple" ? ad (FPT) on the oth
Yanmar Diesel cooling blockage at street nipple to exhaust
dLj at 7:54pm 04.20.24
There is a stainless replacement as an aftermarket, but I don't recall the link.... dj
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rpwillia at 7:45pm 04.20.24
Just thought I would post an update. With our schedules we have only had a couple of times to work o
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Hayden Watson at 7:01pm 04.20.24
Their web site lists a Marysville address which would be far closer to me than Lynnwood. I do not r
Stern anchoring
thinwater at 4:10pm 04.20.24
Sorry if this is a dumb question but does a stern anchor typically have to have the same scope as t
Water in Bilge of Oday 23
G Newboat at 3:51pm 04.20.24
Thankfully (?) I was confused. After a week of dry weather, I haven't taken in an appreciable amount
Lifting strap blocking
kbgunn at 3:50pm 04.20.24
I've owned a 2005 Hunter 38 and a 2005 Hunter 33. Both manuals say to use these blocks. I've never h
Secondary Fuel Filter Mistake - M25-XPB diesel
Monheganlover at 3:41pm 04.20.24
Thanks Tom! However, if I had read the manual a bit more closely, I would have known not to prefill

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