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Does anyone know where I can obtain a replacement Stanchion Gate for a 1988 Beneteau 435 ?
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I have a 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 321 with a fairly big aft berth. All the pre-made aft berth bedding I
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Have a small leak coming from top cap of the Airmar transducer (see photo). Pulled it out, replaced
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I have a Powerline 120 amp alternator and an Incharge Heart regulator. In the past, I could run the
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Here are some pics of my Cal. The headliner has been replaced.
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Although I've got two brand new replacement wood spreaders made up for my Cal 34 Lapworth, does anyb
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When i leave my h41 for at last one week, i shut off everything. even the solar panel. the only thin
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As suggested by others I decided to inspect my air intake element on my Yanmar 3YM30. The foam was e
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I have an Edson pedestal that did not come with the pedestal guard top plate, can this be retrofitte
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I would like to change my sherwood pump for a new one on my universal 5411 motor do you know where i
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tried launching macgregor venture 17,it sits on original trailer,couldn't get it to float off traile
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Having fridge issues and will replace the 101N0210 module, which is discontinued with the 101N0212.
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Good evening, I am pretty new to marine diesels, and I've just bought a boat on the hard. I am work
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Upgrading Inverter/charger
mermike at 4:26pm 02.27.25
It's more accurate to say that it is desirable for devices to communicate with each other. There is
Replacing Mast Head Sheaves on a 310
jssailem at 4:13pm 02.27.25
I am a :plus: with @shemandr about refitting the mast while it is down. You may even want to have t
Assistance Finding a Stern Tube for a Beneteau 393
jssailem at 4:06pm 02.27.25
Check out the folks at Fisheries Supply in Seattle. They will ship products just about anywhere.
Moving Lead Acid Batteries to inside the cabin
smokey73 at 3:53pm 02.27.25
If I can find an appropriate space to install the House Batteries I'll go ahead and move them there.
Replacing Mast Head Sheaves on a 310
shemandr at 3:39pm 02.27.25
Is this a DIY scenario or are you going to have a professional take the mast down? If the former I
Chain splice
Stu Jackson at 2:36pm 02.27.25
Just get 100 feet of chain. That is what I did when in your situation with my last boat. Correct a
Moving Lead Acid Batteries to inside the cabin
Stu Jackson at 2:24pm 02.27.25
If you have a battery inside your cabin (any kind) how do you meet this requirement and if you have
oil pressure sensor quandry
Boiler at 2:19pm 02.27.25
Fo a Yanmar 4JH4 engine with Teleflex ECU (translator?). Has anyone figured out how to use a standar
Moving Lead Acid Batteries to inside the cabin
jssailem at 12:29pm 02.27.25
My FLA batteries were located beneath the salon deck above the bilge. I have placed them in plastic
Chain splice
thinwater at 12:21pm 02.27.25
I don't understand this comment. Are you saying that the weaker BBB chain is superior to G43? The
Marine Strike Survey
dLj at 11:43am 02.27.25
Hi DJ Thank you for your input The survey follows a pre-established list of questions which was or
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Drinky Crow at 11:16am 02.27.25
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Moving Lead Acid Batteries to inside the cabin
smokey73 at 10:39am 02.27.25
I found a copy of ABYC E-10 which deals with installation of batteries. The following sections stat
Marine Strike Survey
damianfoxall at 10:22am 02.27.25
Now that's a garbage survey. Nice idea but really badly written. There is no option for never havin
Moving Lead Acid Batteries to inside the cabin
smokey73 at 10:07am 02.27.25
I read the Marine How To (Thanks Rod) on Installation and Orientation of Flooded Batteries in Boats.
Chain splice
Hayden Watson at 9:23am 02.27.25
I was looking at this article and it says that in their testing, the chain 3-strand back splice brok
Chain splice
Hayden Watson at 9:21am 02.27.25
If you plan to use a snub line, or a line/chain combination, the extra strength chain is not worth
Upgrading Inverter/charger
Johann at 9:15am 02.27.25
An ABYC compliant LiFePO4 system does require the devices talk to each other, especially the regula
Chain splice
Hayden Watson at 9:08am 02.27.25
Moving Lead Acid Batteries to inside the cabin
Don S/V ILLusion at 9:01am 02.27.25
Any thoughts on outgassing and the precautions. I know it can lead to corrosion of sensitive elect

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