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I would like to make a set of lazyjacks for my boat. (Catalina 30) Can anyone share details of this
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Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230
Ted at 4:41pm 02.06.21
One of the most reliable bilge pump switches is made by Ultra Safety Systems. They can also be conne
Can the centerboard/keel of a Hunter 260 be removed while on the water?
Crazy Dave Condon at 4:35pm 02.06.21
Sorry centerboard bracket has to come out
Pedestal table night light Beneteau 343 2007
BigEasy at 4:17pm 02.06.21
I have my Beneteau 343.. and the Pedestal table night light doesn't work. Any suggestions where to
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230
kappykaplan at 4:14pm 02.06.21
have used a Water Witch switch in another boat :plus:
Stern tube hose
alvy at 3:55pm 02.06.21
Thank you for all your reply's. I just ordered a new Buck Algonquin stern tube hose 1/2 " longer th
Cargo Ship snaps in half
rgranger at 3:53pm 02.06.21
Weird! It is so rare that reporters get it wrong.:biggrin:
Hunter 30. Swimming platform locker
Moodymike at 3:35pm 02.06.21
Yes it is also possible for water to enter via the swim ladder brackets mounting bolts. Possible yo
Bow damage repair
Capt Robbie at 3:29pm 02.06.21
after having many chips ,scratches and road rash on my boat caused by hurricane Sandy. I was told th
Cargo Ship snaps in half
garymalmgren at 3:20pm 02.06.21
https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/video-coastal-freighter-breaks-up-at-anchor
Cargo Ship snaps in half
rgranger at 3:14pm 02.06.21
just to add a little more information, the vessel that broke in half was at anchor. Are you sure?
Cargo Ship snaps in half
garymalmgren at 3:11pm 02.06.21
just to add a little more information, the vessel that broke in half was at anchor.
Sail Rigging Questions - I have never sailed - 24ft Laguna Windrose
Orbweaver at 3:08pm 02.06.21
...Is it just bad engineering or am I missing something? ... how to attach the boom to the back st
Stern tube hose
dlochner at 3:04pm 02.06.21
How old is your boat? If the wear is slight, why worry about it? As the shaft wears, it weakens.
Goiot Manual Windlass
rgranger at 2:57pm 02.06.21
I looked there - the only French I know is my boats name "ALLONS-Y" means "lets go" You need t
Stern tube hose
rgranger at 2:52pm 02.06.21
.... I noticed a slight wear on the shaft . How old is your boat? If the wear is slight, why worry
Bilge switch Johnson Ultima vs Water Witch 230
Benny17441 at 2:48pm 02.06.21
A manual switch operation is all you need to clear the incidental water that collects in the bilge.
Noob getting new Rasberry pi 4B question
rgranger at 2:44pm 02.06.21
... I cannot even recognize any of the components he is naming. :plus::facepalm:
Compass Mount for Hunter 30   (3)
shaun12345 at 2:39pm 02.06.21
So far this approach is working out beautifully. Attached are some photos of the piece 1. beforehand
Goiot Manual Windlass
dlochner at 1:29pm 02.06.21
the front lid of the anchor locker lid has a gap which i suppose is for the chain/rode to slide thr
Goiot Manual Windlass
georgetheleo at 1:26pm 02.06.21
I looked there - the only French I know is my boats name "ALLONS-Y" means "lets go"

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