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Due to a "Practical Sailor" article, I reread my Geico boat insurance policy. The insurance does not
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The curtain rod in my 72 Catalina (the one separating the head 'compartment') has about had it. The
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We have a 1985 43ft Center Cockpit Morgan and are looking for an owners manual for it. Any suggestio
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I have a 1989 O'day and would like a way to keep my anchor where it should be, on the bow of the boa
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Or fittings on top of the mast. I have my mast down this winter for reworking and am trying to figu
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Looking to replace pss dripless on my 1987 catalina 30 tr, need to know stern shaft log dia. I tried
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Hi all, Does anyone know the bulb size / type for the deck light . Probably go led if there's one th
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Greetings, I am struggling to find the exact location of the battery charger, Actually I think I hav
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I have an old autohelm st50 speed display, which has the speed sensor/transducer connected to it. It
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I plan to replace the, likely original, hose when hauled out this spring. Samurai is the forward (un
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Hello to all and thanks in advance for any help y'all might be able to give. I had also placed this
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Hello to all and thanks in advance for any help y'all might be able to give. I have to replace one o
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I did a little testing with my generators today. I ran each out of fuel and then added 10oz of fuel
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I just acquired a '74 O'Day that has been converted to a SolidNav electric motor. Can anyone please
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I just acquired a 1974 O'Day 27 and would like to know more about it. The HIN is XDYM02280974. Is
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Anyone successfully removed the companion-way steps from their 30T? It looks like whatever was holdi

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Nav light wiring
dmax at 2:14pm 05.14.25
Most boats combine the stern and side lights onto one breaker as they're never needed independently,
Rolling seat to use to paint bottom paint.....
dLj at 2:13pm 05.14.25
I like your plan to stir the paint with the paddle. My usual method is mechanically shaken when p
Boat Dog
justsomeguy at 2:11pm 05.14.25
The smaller the better. Shedding is something to consider.
New technology : Lightening Protection System
justsomeguy at 2:08pm 05.14.25
"Electromagnetic Charge Compensation Device (DDCE)." These guys can't even abbreviate properly. "FAR
Best way to decontaminate a siliconed window?
dLj at 2:06pm 05.14.25
I'm guessing the two screws are in the center at the two ends of the frame. Have you got photos of
Rolling seat to use to paint bottom paint.....
justsomeguy at 2:02pm 05.14.25
Hire the job out.
Lake Michigan (and Huron) Delivery Cruise
Tally Ho at 2:01pm 05.14.25
John, I don't know if it's possible, but I'd go for a much shorter first day (or two) on your new-t
Lake Michigan (and Huron) Delivery Cruise
Tally Ho at 2:00pm 05.14.25
Congrats John. Should be a fun delivery cruise. Your harbor hops seem reasonable, and if you can
Lake Michigan (and Huron) Delivery Cruise
kappykaplan at 1:57pm 05.14.25
John, I don't know if it's possible, but I'd go for a much shorter first day (or two) on your new-to
Hunter 29.5 2GM engine vibration
Panera at 1:54pm 05.14.25
Hunter 280 1997 - I replaced my engine mounts last summer, huge difference.
Best way to decontaminate a siliconed window?
fred1diver at 1:48pm 05.14.25
There are 2 screws (4 really but 2 hold a piece that holds the frame parts together
Best way to decontaminate a siliconed window?
dLj at 1:41pm 05.14.25
The frame is aluminium, the main frame is made of 2 parts, one upper and one lower, both have a cha
Rolling seat to use to paint bottom paint.....
Nichole340 at 1:38pm 05.14.25
I like your plan to stir the paint with the paddle. My usual method is mechanically shaken when pu
Best way to decontaminate a siliconed window?
fred1diver at 1:17pm 05.14.25
The frame is aluminium, the main frame is made of 2 parts, one upper and one lower, both have a chan
Rolling seat to use to paint bottom paint.....   (1)
thinwater at 12:10pm 05.14.25
Thought I would ask if any one uses a rolling seat to sit on when you sand and paint the bottom of
Rolling seat to use to paint bottom paint.....
danm1 at 12:08pm 05.14.25
I use a lock pole sander, and a stick with a paint roller to save a lot of bending. https://www.home
New technology : Lightening Protection System
colemj at 12:05pm 05.14.25
No hit so far :clap: I've been helping a friend here who is refitting from a recent direct cata
Rolling seat to use to paint bottom paint.....
PaulK at 12:02pm 05.14.25
Sounds like a decent idea, but it needs to have wheel stops or enough friction somehow to keep it fr
Boat Dog
shemandr at 11:56am 05.14.25
Check out the Portuguese Water Dogs.
Best way to decontaminate a siliconed window?
colemj at 11:53am 05.14.25
I have had good results removing old silicone residue and leaving a clean surface with this: Amazon.

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