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Since there are no cleats amidships, how do you rig a preventer line on a 29.5?
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I am looking to buy a 30'Catalina. I am looking at two boats, a 1990 and a 1992. What are the main d
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I have a 1994 Evinrude 9.9 Yachtwin on my 1980 H25. I realize there are many variables, however, do
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I'm looking at purchasing a used sailboat and have found out that it was struck by lightning a coupl
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Fresh water tank vent - geometrical problem - vent to bilge an option?
Fredct at 4:53am 10.06.20
#davidsailor, there could be another issue with the pump indeed. With the vent line closed off, the
Fresh water tank vent - geometrical problem - vent to bilge an option?
Fredct at 4:49am 10.06.20
As it is, my boat is ODAY28. I will see about placing a small straight riser but I think I will T-o
Fresh water tank vent - geometrical problem - vent to bilge an option?
Davidasailor26 at 4:47am 10.06.20
My O'28 had the water tank under the stbd side interior settee. The pressure pump was forward under
Would You Use Biodiesel if Available
sailme88 at 4:18am 10.06.20
What are talking about here, 20 maybe 30 gallons a year? I used 19.7 gals of diesel this season. A
Fresh water tank vent - geometrical problem - vent to bilge an option?
sailme88 at 4:06am 10.06.20
My O'28 had the water tank under the stbd side interior settee. The pressure pump was forward under
CE Certicication   (2)
Siegener at 2:50am 10.06.20
Hi Crazy Dave, in 2 days I sign the contract. Then I know more. Actually I have only the plaque in t
Upper rudder bushing
Dubo at 12:04am 10.06.20
Thanks for another option Terry and link. Teflon sheet could do it if it is not out of round. I di
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DianaOfBurlington at 11:42pm 10.05.20
From the tangs should descend good (new) 1x19 SS rigging cable, about 7/32" or 1/4" (or about 80 per
Fresh water tank vent - geometrical problem - vent to bilge an option?
Ron20324 at 9:07pm 10.05.20
Put a 90-degree elbow outside the tank to point up. Put a hose straight then to amidships or where y
Would You Use Biodiesel if Available
dLj at 8:40pm 10.05.20
Biodiesel and waste vegetable oil (WVO) are two different fuels. A diesel engine will run both but f
Fresh water tank vent - geometrical problem - vent to bilge an option?
Benny17441 at 8:24pm 10.05.20
can you add a 2nd vent that when one is filled with water the other would be free of it.
Would You Use Biodiesel if Available
Hayden Watson at 8:18pm 10.05.20
I didn't use it because it was cheep. I paid about double for commercially refined SoyGold B100. I
Cored hull for 1992 Beneteau First 265
Jackdaw at 8:00pm 10.05.20
Absolutely solid glass.
Fresh water tank vent - geometrical problem - vent to bilge an option?
TimFromLI at 7:58pm 10.05.20
Put a T at the lowest point of the vent line and run it to the bilge. The overflow will run to the b
Cockpit Cushions
WayneH at 7:41pm 10.05.20
We bought our cockpit cushions from C Cushions - Custom cockpit cushions for boats They repel water
Fresh water tank vent - geometrical problem - vent to bilge an option?
WayneH at 7:29pm 10.05.20
The tanks on my 1980 Tartan vent up inside of the hull before u-turning to end up in the bilge. It's
cooling water/exhaust hose leak   (2)
kloudie1 at 7:22pm 10.05.20
Steve, interesting note on the hose. It should leave the fiberglass fixture and go almost vertical t
cooling water/exhaust hose leak
SteveO77 at 7:02pm 10.05.20
Seriously, before you go diving or ruin your marriage, answer a couple of questions: 1. Are you th
Raymarine wind vane.
LeeandRick at 6:55pm 10.05.20
I mounted the Raymarine junction box on the side of the mast with wires inside the mast terminating

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