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DJ at 12:21pm 04.10.05
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Does anyone have an idea if H35.5 has the CE rating? If it does not what would hypothetically the
James Hill at 12:14pm 04.10.05
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Any estimates on gallons per hour for a westerbeke 30hp pushing a 33 foot (11,000lbs) at about 6 kno
James Hill at 12:09pm 04.10.05
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Any estimates on gallons per hour for a westerbeke 30hp pushing a 33 foot (11,000lbs) at about 6 kno
James Hill at 11:59am 04.10.05
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I am planning my summer cruise. I have a B331 with a westerbeke 30hp. I cannot recall how may gph
Jared at 11:28am 04.10.05
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I was changing the fuel filter in our H34 today and I filled a cup with diesel out of the fuel line
JerryA at 11:20am 04.10.05
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It has finally warmed up while the sun is shining. This hasn't happened more than a couple of times
mike kesner at 11:15am 04.10.05
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My boat has been in drydock for four months.There is water dripping out of the bottom of the rudder
skamurphy at 11:12am 04.10.05
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I've read quite a bit about thru hulls on earlier Catalina 22's. I have a 1973 that used to have the
John Richard at 11:07am 04.10.05
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I recently purchased Don's book and sail trim guides and found them filled with easy to understand i
John Richard at 11:03am 04.10.05
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I recently purchased Don's book and sail trim guides and found them filled with easy to understand i
ed6985 at 10:57am 04.10.05
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Today I removed the mixing elbow off my hunter 30 1991. I did so at the suggestion of several dock
Greig at 10:52am 04.10.05
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I have a problem with the pedastal mounted throtle control on my recently purchased 1985 Hunter 31 e
Bob at 10:19am 04.10.05
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A very long week, 4 new ports and two side windows installed, motor is in and bolted down, all toe r
Rodd C. at 9:28am 04.10.05
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Hi All, I'm trying to find out if a Simrad WP30 / 32 auto pilot will fit the newer Catalina/Edson
Harry at 9:03am 04.10.05
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I am considering buying a Chutescoop for dowsing the spinaker. Has any one had experience with this
Tazilla at 7:31am 04.10.05
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I am trying to set up the reef for the main on my 1986 Hunter 23 but cannot figure out how to run th
george at 7:21am 04.10.05
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I just purchased a new 45# CQR, however it doesn't fit on my anchor roller! Any ideas without replac
msail3216752 at 7:16am 04.10.05
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I have a 1976 catalina 22. I am wanting to replace the threshold and trim in the companionway. I k
Jim Beckle at 7:07am 04.10.05
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Rudder is cracking due to water inside freezing over the winter. Any suggestion on how to repair th
Ersin14832 at 5:47am 04.10.05
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I have a Beneteau 361, 27 hp (year 1999). My boat is shifting seriously to the port side when I star

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Engine Raw Water Intake Hose
smokey73 at 6:11am 03.19.21
If you do this correctly, a strum box is attached to the end of the hose to block debris. And of co
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gettinthere at 6:08am 03.19.21
What do you do for keeping the various bike parts from rusting? I've never seen stainless chain or
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AwwShucks at 6:01am 03.19.21
If your water pump is mounted to starboard under sink, that panel acts like a giant speaker cone. I
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dlochner at 5:54am 03.19.21
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dlochner at 5:48am 03.19.21
Thread Hi-jack alert! I'd be worried about something that got into the bilge, like a plastic bag
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bmiley at 5:48am 03.19.21
@Davidasailor26 Thanks for the pics and description, definitely helpful to see how things were arran
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All U Get at 5:45am 03.19.21
I would revolutionize cup racing by replacing the running rigging with hydraulic or pneumatic vangs.
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Will Gilmore at 5:41am 03.19.21
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wdonovan at 5:39am 03.19.21
Wow. Thanks for these ideas. I would have not come up with these tips without help. Wish me luck.
Switching an inboard for an outboard
Kings Gambit at 5:35am 03.19.21
An overhaul was not a good option due to the age of the engine. Tried to switch to another inboard
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All U Get at 5:32am 03.19.21
191760 We added this set of wheels by necessity. Folds nicely, but we should have gotten the off-ro
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smokey73 at 5:28am 03.19.21
I hate trying to remove and re-install those hoses. I decided to install a three way valve at the
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dLj at 5:21am 03.19.21
I bought a Citizen 24-7 folder. 24" wheels which make a big difference over the 20". Folded, it sta
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jssailem at 5:10am 03.19.21
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Engine Raw Water Intake Hose
jssailem at 5:05am 03.19.21
I find hoses are fickle. Some go on smooth as silk. Seal up with snug clamps. Do not leak, seep, or
Engine Raw Water Intake Hose
Ward H at 5:03am 03.19.21
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Davidasailor26 at 4:55am 03.19.21
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Gary Ryan at 4:53am 03.19.21
It's been a while so I thought I'd follow up. Before winter locked us down, I took some measuremen

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