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Don K. at 10:45am 12.28.03
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I have had it with my hard to start (Manual) Honda 8hp 4 cycle outboard. I am looking at Tohatsu 2
Joe Mullee at 10:44am 12.28.03
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I need the headstay length for my H34. I thought it was indicated by one of the symbols. I guess I'm
Mili Cook at 8:32am 12.28.03
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Any help for a complete novice? Well, I'm the novice..Hubby is a sailor, but he's down in the keys
Cliff Ruckstuhl at 8:06am 12.28.03
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We are looking to plan our summer trip and are thinking of Sailing to Buffalo NY on Lake Erie. Is B
Dave Winiker at 7:45am 12.28.03
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I'm about to install our new ST4000 and am curious as to where others positioned the flux gate compa
Wayne at 7:29am 12.28.03
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Has anyone purchased a sailing simulator CD for their computer? If so, what was it called? Were yo
Mike at 6:21am 12.28.03
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Any advice on how to remove a frozen outboard padlock? I put one of those Master Lock outboard lock
Steve at 6:13am 12.28.03
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Recently I found the source of my diesel fume smell. My 1993 Hunter 33.5 developed a very minor lea
JERRY MITCHELL at 3:59am 12.28.03
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What is the best material to use for rebedding chain plates?
Jim at 3:55am 12.28.03
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I am interested in possibly buying a 26M. Unfortunately the local rep doesn't have one to try. I n
Mark Robbins at 3:23am 12.28.03
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What size 3 blade feathering prop and pitch settings would fit a 2004 H41 with a 56 hp Yanmar?
steve rainey at 2:08am 12.28.03
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My compressor for the refrig is in the middle of some valuable realestate. In my case its in the mi
Bob Fliegel at 1:28am 12.28.03
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I believe the source of your leak is the seam between the sliding cabin top/hatch and the white plas
Roy Chaisson at 11:39pm 12.27.03
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Looking for anyone with experience in trouble shooting the Macgregor 26S. We are new to this. We j
Dave Sharp at 11:33pm 12.27.03
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Regarding Marineair A/c and Alder-Barber Refrigeration are there provisions for zincs? If not, Is t
Jeff Komenda at 11:05pm 12.27.03
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I am having problems with my interiuor lights on my 2003 410. They must be rapidly cycled in order
Seth Dixon at 10:10pm 12.27.03
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I saw the referral to Sailrite.com and they have great prices. Does anyone have any experience with
Bob Bass at 9:46pm 12.27.03
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Has anyone with one of the newer Hunters (last seven years) had any leaks around their Lewmar portli
Ed at 9:04pm 12.27.03
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A while back, maybe 8 months or longer, there was a project using Fence Rail, plastic, for mounting
Bob at 11:32am 12.27.03
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I am seriously considering purchasing a new Catalina 310 and would love to hear from any owners with

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Engine Power Issue
S/V Honu at 11:24am 11.15.20
Lots of lift pumps for sale on Ebay, that is where i got the replacement for my Yanmar 2QM20.
3 Mainsail Quotes - Advice on which you would pick and why
DArcy at 11:14am 11.15.20
If you are happy with the price of the North sail - buy the North sail. North has done more sailclot
Engine Power Issue
LeslieTroyer at 11:12am 11.15.20
Propane heater
Tedd at 11:09am 11.15.20
@Tedd What would preclude you using a small diesel tank for a heater? Nothing precludes it, as s
Another Elbow Question   (3)
Ralph Johnstone at 11:09am 11.15.20
187280 Also, watch the threads on the riser joint CW and CCW. 187281
Thru hull valve size?
LeslieTroyer at 11:08am 11.15.20
Can anyone decrypt the USCG registration info?
dlochner at 10:57am 11.15.20
I ended up hiring a document firm to get mine squared away. Cost me $250. Papers showed up 4 months
Propane heater
Kings Gambit at 10:51am 11.15.20
Anchors, swivels, solar panels electrical design/ components, out parts, props.......the list goes
Can anyone decrypt the USCG registration info?
MikeHoncho at 10:50am 11.15.20
I ended up hiring a document firm to get mine squared away. Cost me $250. Papers showed up 4 months
pressure switch fail?   (2)
wsconner at 10:48am 11.15.20
So I was able to do some testing before and after I rebuild the jabsco 36800 pump. It's rated for 3
Thru hull valve size?
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:48am 11.15.20
Jabsco Macerator pump has a 1.5" inlet and a 1" discharge. You'll find plumbing instructions on pa
LED Anchor Light RF Interference
DArcy at 10:45am 11.15.20
These bulbs are not driven, they are powered. There is no rfi generated at all, so unless there is
My turnbuckle has failed........
MikeHoncho at 10:44am 11.15.20
Did both failures coincide with the haulout? Maybe they contributed to the issue?
Propane heater
MikeHoncho at 10:43am 11.15.20
Propane heater
Kings Gambit at 10:31am 11.15.20
Propane heater
MikeHoncho at 10:28am 11.15.20
Propane heater
Stu Jackson at 10:26am 11.15.20
@jssailem : My next boat very likely won't have a diesel engine. I'm also in the PNW and I was plan
My turnbuckle has failed........
thinwater at 10:24am 11.15.20
There is no image of the bolt. If galling were the main problem then the nice shinny exterior on th
Propane heater
Stu Jackson at 10:24am 11.15.20
CNG has advantages over Propane in a boat being lighter than air. Unfortunately it's distribution i

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