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Tim Welsh at 9:13am 04.22.04
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I just bought a new fluid evacuator and am going to use it this weekend to change the motor oil and
Andy B at 8:36am 04.22.04
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When I tried to launch my boat for the first time this season, I found that I could not fully retrac
Ed at 8:28am 04.22.04
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My problem is water leaking out from under the eyebrow when the boat heels or rocks. Seems the wate
Lou at 8:10am 04.22.04
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I have an 18 hp Yanmar 2GM20F. At 2300-2500 rpms there is vibration. Below 2300 and above 2500 the v
Blair Bugher at 7:59am 04.22.04
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Am looking at a 1986 Catalina 27. There is evidence of moisture in the cabin bulkhead where the shro
Mark at 7:34am 04.22.04
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I recently purchased a 2004 C-350. I need to install forced air heating. Any reccomendations? Can
Richard at 7:17am 04.22.04
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Whew! I FINALLY snaked topping lift and reef lines into the Z-Spar boom on my 1987 H-23. What a pa
Kevin at 7:07am 04.22.04
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Here's my problem. I need to install a proper toping lift to replace the mickey mouse set-up current
David J. at 7:02am 04.22.04
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Here's a question for all experts... I have the standard 1-2-Both-Off battery switch but only 1 bat
Ray at 6:05am 04.22.04
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HiGuys, I trailered my 26x over from Mayo Maryland to Woodbidge Virginia at the weekend and lost the
Jim at 6:00am 04.22.04
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What was the most significant factor in choosing the boat you own? Price, availability, time spent
Peter Barton at 5:54am 04.22.04
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Does anyone have the correct specs (length, thickness etc) for a main halyard? My old one is badly f
Charlie at 5:32am 04.22.04
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During the windward part of a recent race a crew member disconnected the vang and placed it on the c
Charlie at 5:23am 04.22.04
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It was suggested by a local "expert" that I install jib tracks on the roof of the cabin near the han
Frank at 5:10am 04.22.04
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Thank you in advance, this site I have found to be very helpful. In replacing the cable that raises
Sean Quine at 4:11am 04.22.04
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I have recently acquired a Hunter 25.5 with small outboard located in San Francisco. I would prefer
Marty Stenzler at 1:02am 04.22.04
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i have a 1998 320 and the pivioting tang that connect the boom vang to the mast has broken off. i h
Steve C at 12:59am 04.22.04
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My depth sounder went on the brink last year, started displaying - - , then it would work for a whil
Diane D at 12:52am 04.22.04
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Has anyone purchased, or made their own, stern-rail ('catbird') seats? Do you like them, are they c
Don Robinson at 12:33am 04.22.04
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The previous owner of my new to me Hunter 33 (1982)appears to have updated the boat with a new water

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cleaning sunbrella
nightowle at 4:00am 01.11.21
I used Woolite mixed with white vinegar on my light grey sunbrella. It works well for the green stu
Should I replace my old Yanmar motor mounts with OEMs or a newer design?
sailme88 at 3:23am 01.11.21
Ok, let's see if I have the question correct: On the one hand I can save $200.00 and install the id
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Slipin Away at 1:42am 01.11.21
Shaft is normally offset so it can be removed without dropping the rudder
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weekendrken at 11:30pm 01.10.21
I added step treads to my mk-1 and screwed them down. A #8 oval head screw near each corner, counter
Should I replace my old Yanmar motor mounts with OEMs or a newer design?
ggrizzard at 11:05pm 01.10.21
I found these for $396 US: https://www.parts4engines.com/yanmar-2gm20-engine-mount If I read corre
H26 Proposed Reef Configuration
CaptainRan at 10:07pm 01.10.21
Thanks everyone for your inputs.Not placing hardware on the side of the boom for safety was a good p
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Team118 at 10:00pm 01.10.21
Thanks John. I get the SOG vs speed through water...didn't think about it that detailed! I did a qu
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Grizzly Sailor at 9:58pm 01.10.21
Here are a few pics for reference. The first is of my stem. The second is the E-tiller. Since ta
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Rick D at 9:39pm 01.10.21
It seems to me over the last year or so many fewer commercial ships ( tankers and container ships)
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Benny17441 at 9:34pm 01.10.21
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I was concerned that they all showed the MMSI, but no names. However, I later saw some ID'ed by na
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windwagon at 8:59pm 01.10.21
I have a kiwi prop on my 35.5. After 5 years I have had no issues. Reverse works well. The design is
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LloydB at 8:43pm 01.10.21
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Rick D at 8:32pm 01.10.21
UPDATE: it was the beer! This time, I checked all the settings in the B&G and found I was suppressin
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Team118 at 8:24pm 01.10.21
:plus: the itc5 will take the signals from older units and place the data on the backbone. I connec
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I've looked closely at 89, 93 and 95 C30s. No evidence of blisters. In our marina Petit Hydrocoat ab
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windwagon at 8:06pm 01.10.21
I'm having the same problem with my 1990 35,5. My sea hood has always had a lot of give anytime so

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