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Broke sailor SV Marcell at 11:35pm 05.09.05
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What is the best way of attaching stuff to the walls inside the cabin and in the lockers in the cock
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I sold my First 345 a few years ago and am now deciding on a 3 cabin 381 v. a 3 cabin 411. From the
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I have started discussion with Garhauer Marine to see what it would cost to make up replacement shea
furgie at 11:28pm 05.09.05
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Is there any special way to get the swing keel off my boat....need to get it off to replace the wash
Rick at 11:02pm 05.09.05
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I have an oil leak somewhere in my engine. It appears in the bilge but I can't see where it is comi
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I need to drill a through-hull hole to install a knotmeter in my 1990 Catalina 22 Capri. I can't fi
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New owner to Hunter 22, looking for the best way to remove plugs in the cabin on the teak runners on
Chip at 6:12pm 05.09.05
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I am considering buying a Grampian 30' Sailboat. This will be my first sailboat purchase. I would lo
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I have allways been attracted to 51' Formosa ketch. Mostly for traditional looks and there rep for b
adrian at 3:28pm 05.09.05
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Help me. I recently purchased a 19 ft motorsailor 1994 model. Trying to drain the bilge is a real
Wayne at 2:41pm 05.09.05
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I have a hunter 140 and i noticed where the rigging lines go from the mast to the sides of the boat(
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My tires have a maximum inflation of 50psi. Are there any recommendations for the inflation best on
Aaron Norlund at 1:37pm 05.09.05
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Hi there again, As noted in my last post, I recently purchased a 30' 1979 Hunter that needs some wo
John Miller at 1:09pm 05.09.05
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Hi, I have just finished reading the archive discussions about Coast Guard Documentation. I recentl
Doug J at 12:54pm 05.09.05
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I'm curious to know where is the best place or places to install electric bilge pumps. In my 26S un
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i have a 22 foot oday.i use it for coastal cruising.boston to cape ann north of boston.i have found
Ragbagger43 at 12:09pm 05.09.05
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First experience was in North Carolina in 1973 where a young CG officer boarded our 16' runabout and
Tim Welsh at 11:58am 05.09.05
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I sailed alongside this guy on Ouachita for a little while Saturday. Tim Welsh H34 AKA Cabo Wabo
Franklin at 11:47am 05.09.05
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Ok...sunroof may not be the correct name but the best I could come up with. I'm looking for a cover
Charles Jackson at 11:07am 05.09.05
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I have a '96 model Water Ballast Calalina 250. I have the problem of the rudder and prop from my Hon

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Re-powering!
jon hansen at 6:56pm 04.01.21
bud just repowered his bristol 40. $30,000 was final tally. and he worked at the yard, got a lo
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Ralph Johnstone at 6:56pm 04.01.21
(especially from Marriott and Hilton that tell me I won free nights!). WOW, you get big hotels ca
M26swing: where mount a shoot through the hull depth transducer? (newest project)
Grace Note at 6:56pm 04.01.21
Your approach with the Hummingbird seems sound and careful enough in navigating safely... seems like
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Ward H at 6:52pm 04.01.21
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Steve L22188 at 6:44pm 04.01.21
Awwwwww come on....you can't leave us hanging with your phrase that drives telemarketers nuts! Hel
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dLj at 6:43pm 04.01.21
Folks I know that have done this on the cheap have gone to automotive junk yards and bought the engi
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Stu Jackson at 6:40pm 04.01.21
cheaper than a new 40HP diesel replacement. Batteries don't come free and 9x $4,300 is quite dear
Spring Cruise 2021
Terry Cox at 6:37pm 04.01.21
Counting down to cast off day, this coming Monday.
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jon hansen at 6:28pm 04.01.21
this is exciting. will be interested how it goes for you. cheaper than a new 40HP diesel replaceme
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Stu Jackson at 6:27pm 04.01.21
Does anyone have any experience or advice Re-powering to electric? I have a Pearson 35 with an old
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Project_Mayhem at 6:02pm 04.01.21
Can you post a pic of your stern?
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Tally Ho at 5:57pm 04.01.21
Wow.... A 40-HP equivalent motor, plus batteries is almost $20,000. If you can get by with a 20-HP
Tips on replacing rub rail - O'day 23
rschuss at 4:53pm 04.01.21
Would love to hear more about curing those leaks. It's a damp boat for sure. Did you re-bed all tha
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DAVA390 at 4:38pm 04.01.21
Thanks to all of you guys for the reply. It seems Navionocs the clear winner.I will look into that.
Adding a Bow Platform to a H27
finefurn at 4:03pm 04.01.21
Would the lengthen bow affects your berthing charges since LOA will be longer with the extension?
Height of Catalina 310 for shipment?
rukidn at 3:51pm 04.01.21
Catalina should have the info at their fingertips. They sent me the cradle drawings for my fin keel
C Map or Navionics
Ward H at 3:50pm 04.01.21
I'm another fan of Navionics. As did/does @Scott T-Bird I find the community edits very helpful when
H44 AC Shaft size.
JamesG161 at 3:49pm 04.01.21
Cutless bearing
Tally Ho at 3:42pm 04.01.21
You probably could, but it would require proper tooling, removing the propeller, and scuba gear. You

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