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Bob at 6:47pm 03.17.05
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I am look at a new Beneteau 36.7. Many versions are offered and this one has the racing version with
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Ben, I am in the early spring cleaning or is it the winter soak of the winches and I was thinking.
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The tank indicator for my forward holding tank was always showing full. Apparently the element that'
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We're planning to replace the interior cushions for our Hunter 34. There used to be a company based
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Which do you find more functional, whisker pole or spinaker?
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I have a very nice 1982 Catalina 27 well cared for by its two preciou owners. The windows have begun
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I have ordered a new oil pan gasket for my yanmar. Does anyone know what the recommendation is as f
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Ok need an opinion....What make/model of autopilot would you use on a 32ft. Sloop? Thanks
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Wanting recommendations for an autopilot for a Cal 44. Been told to go with linear 2 but am curious
Member 66616 at 8:30am 03.17.05
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I am considering adding refrigeration to my boat and have gotten much advice. What I need is experie
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After reading the posts in trying to solve Mr Marvel's overheating Yanmar. Is there some type of pre
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We are planning a cruise to the Abacos leaving Saturday May 28, 2005 and returning by Saturday June
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My husband and I just purchased a Hunter 25 and must move it from Sandy Point State Park to Middle R
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I am fixing a ding on my rudder and I noticed that the two flat plastic or nylon bushings for the ti
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I went out to sand some rust off of my winch post to repaint it, and suddenly I could see right thro
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Does anyone have the conversion of a United States chart in miles or nautical miles? Example: 1/4"
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Does anyone have the conversion of a United States chart in miles or nautical miles? Example: 1/4"

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Dehumidifier Suggestions
Justin_NSA at 2:33pm 03.22.21
You really don't want a dehumidifier draining into the bilge. It's just another source of moisture.
swing keel 1993 26s   (1)
rgranger at 2:31pm 03.22.21
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What do you do with your spin sheets on the upwind leg?
BarryL at 2:28pm 03.22.21
Hi, We have dedicated spin sheet winches on the boat I race on. So we pull most of the slack out an
Converting from diesel engine to electric motor
rgranger at 2:24pm 03.22.21
... and better for the environment. And silent
Where to next?   (1)
rgranger at 2:23pm 03.22.21
oops not that one... this one
Where to next?   (1)
rgranger at 2:21pm 03.22.21
Would you recommend Youngs over the waterways guide? I used this... and Active Captain to plan mos
Where to next?
Jhumphreys123 at 1:53pm 03.22.21
Plus one on OBX Would you recommend Youngs over the waterways guide?
Oversized temperature-sensor lugs on battery terminals?
dlochner at 1:51pm 03.22.21
I was mostly offline for a few days. Coming back, I see nobody has offered a credible reason why th
Converting from diesel engine to electric motor
sail sfbay at 1:51pm 03.22.21
Has anyone converted from diesel engine to an electric motor? If so, what are your thoughts on the c
Yachtworld ?? Good or Bad?
dlochner at 1:47pm 03.22.21
Yachtworld is a listing service for boat brokers much like the multiple listing services for real es
Keel assessment
JBird at 1:44pm 03.22.21
Thanks for the detailed replies. The keel bolts have no rust whatsoever and no leaks from where the
Hunter 34 Battery Relocation
kappykaplan at 1:10pm 03.22.21
Nice work, @Charlie98117 ! :beer:
Cabin Drawer Replacements Parts
ggrizzard at 12:55pm 03.22.21
Brokenarm, That's a great find and thanks for posting it for all of us. Sorry about your injury. ;)
Hunter 34 Battery Relocation
Charlie98117 at 12:52pm 03.22.21
Ralph, I moved them from extreme starboard (other side of the fuel tank) towards center. In the ph
Outboard size for 23.5
Serenity on Hudson at 12:25pm 03.22.21
I had a 9.9 Honda. Needed it on the Hudson River many times. Gave away the boat but kept the motor.
Converting from diesel engine to electric motor
Bash at 12:17pm 03.22.21
Batteries and installation are extra. But I suspect the entire package is still more economical than
Adding refrigeration to a Hunter 410   (1)
Don Lucas at 12:08pm 03.22.21
I used the attached. Cut a hole and mounted them on a plastic board. Got the off Amazon and there w
Hunter 34 Battery Relocation
Ralph Johnstone at 12:06pm 03.22.21
Maybe I'm looking at this from the wrong side of the screen o_O but aren't you adding more weight to

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