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Hey guys - I recently bought a boat that has this multifunction display (Raymarine Axiom 7) Axiom 7
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Looking for a rudder for a Capri 16.5 that was donated to our Sailing School. Any condition is fine
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In our Oceanis 35.1, the cigarette lighter plug in the electric panel does not work. When I open th
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Hi. We just purchased an Oday 222 and are novices in most categories. We are both pretty handy but
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DougM at 6:22am 07.24.20
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Just curious: Some Hunter sailboats have been marketed with B ' R rigs, and now the new Beneteau 30
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Hey all! I'm new to the forum. Thanks for having me. I have a Pearson alberg 35 that has been repo
JamesG161 at 10:07pm 07.23.20
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This was a broad area that slowly began a good CCW rotation late today. The Hurricane Hunters check
Phil Herring at 4:10am 07.27.20
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Life is most definitely not normal in 2020, and in some unexpected ways. Outdoor recreation is in th
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OK, not sure if this'll get me anywhere, but I'm wondering if anyone knows the owner of a Hunter 430
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Jonny547 at 4:10pm 07.23.20
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Hello! It's looks like i have two batteries witn parallel circuit. Can i take out and charge just on
llaprade01 at 1:59pm 07.23.20
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I have a 2000 Hunter 460 that is being completely refit for a planned six-year cruising trip. The pr
Shorefun at 1:56pm 07.23.20
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I got my family into a local Yacht Club and have been very happy. Their focus is on sailing and I
sailme88 at 1:41pm 07.23.20
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Brief recap: Had started to notice a gradual overheating over a period of time.. First thought was
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RockynHilda at 11:37am 07.23.20
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Have yet to sail, and are in the process of verifying operation of all components as she has been in
TT Tide Together at 10:26am 07.23.20
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My only obstacle from a completely dry bilge seems to be water condensation building up in A/C unit
Dr. D at 8:50am 07.23.20
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This winter I will put my boat on the hard. During that time I will sand the bottom to remove the la

Recent Replies

Extra hose clamps - good idea
thinwater at 8:56am 11.22.24
Please correct me if I'm wrong, but since a pipe coupling is a sort of compression fitting with a s
companion way overhead hatch
mermike at 8:42am 11.22.24
You can (and should if you DIY) get a table saw blade specifically for plastic. Works great. :plus:
Universal M18. 1985   (1)
Project_Mayhem at 8:39am 11.22.24
Which alternator do you have? I know the 51 amp is the most common but there are others. Here's some
Best way to get a clean cut on a wire reinforced hose?
mermike at 8:34am 11.22.24
I use a multi-tool with a carbide blade.
Replacement sink
Ward H at 8:33am 11.22.24
I like the idea but I also like the double sink. In my opinion it works well. One side for a drain
Best way to get a clean cut on a wire reinforced hose?
Ward H at 8:15am 11.22.24
I use a box cutter type knife to hack saw to cut the rubber, then I use a Dremel with a cutting blad
Extra hose clamps - good idea
Project_Mayhem at 8:14am 11.22.24
Please correct me if I'm wrong, but since a pipe coupling is a sort of compression fitting with a so
Why is there silicone in my furler?
Project_Mayhem at 8:09am 11.22.24
Perhaps that is why one of the previous owners used silicone to seal your furler. Not a lot of choi
Best way to get a clean cut on a wire reinforced hose?
Project_Mayhem at 8:06am 11.22.24
A very sharp serrated knife has always been my hose cutter of choice. --Peggie This is for steel
companion way overhead hatch
danm1 at 7:55am 11.22.24
Just had a new slider cut from 1/2 inch acrylic by Select Plastics in Norwalk Ct. Cost $545 for a ro
Winter Weather forecasted for PacificNW
mermike at 7:32am 11.22.24
Dang. We're heading to PL today with a stop in White Salmon tonight. Gonna be a messy drive. The Blu
Fresh Water Leak
mermike at 7:24am 11.22.24
n. Now I have another todo on the list.
1993 Catalina 30 water heater replacements?
mermike at 7:19am 11.22.24
A selection of the relevant ABYC standards are below: A-26.5.9 Pilot lights and other automatic
Fresh Water Leak
artboas at 7:11am 11.22.24
My 41DS has developed a leak in the pressurized water system and I am at a loss as to how to identi
1993 Catalina 30 water heater replacements?
Don S/V ILLusion at 6:28am 11.22.24
OK, I see replies in the vein of, "This is normal" and "What's the problem, its always been done th
Compartment under bow berth on 285
leahcime at 5:55am 11.22.24
If you haven't already figured it out it is in fact the water tank under the V berth.
1993 Catalina 30 water heater replacements?
jssailem at 5:40am 11.22.24
Your right @Timm R Oday25 I saw his avatar stating the Com-Pac 23.
1993 Catalina 30 water heater replacements?
Timm R Oday25 at 5:33am 11.22.24
The original poster was asking about heating options for a Catalina 30 . While the solar shower is
companion way overhead hatch
kloudie1 at 5:27am 11.22.24
Plexiglass flame polishes very well , a light and deft kiss of a small torch will polish the rough c

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