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When pulling back into the slip yeaterday (1996 26X), I went to raise the centerboard and the cable
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Sorry for the delay in posting photos of my recently installed custom pedestal guard. They're locate
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I have a 1999 H260 which I purchased new. It has a Merc 9.9 "Bigfoot" model outboard and wheel steer
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I am interested in knowing what the centerboard is made out of. Is it lead covered with glass? The
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How much pressure do you suppose is on your furling line when sailing under a reefed headsail? I jus
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I just bought a 1979 Catalina 25 with a swing keel. It does not have a bilge pump; nor does it even
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My fresh water sort of dribbles out of the faucets and I am wondering if it is time for another pump
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I have the basic two burner Seaward Princess propane stove. This weekend one of the burners stopped
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I hope someone sees this and knows how to help. My bow light is mysteriously missing. All that is
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I noticed last sail that on a reach I had the mainsail touching the spreaders. Is this where you guy
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I recently bought a H25 with a 1991 outboard, Johnson Sailmaster 8.0. It has some type of generator
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on a early 90's 28 portlight.They are Beckson,I know cutout size but I am not sure whether to order
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'89 Hunter Vision 32'. Any pre-purchase suggestions? E-mail: andyreid@attbi.com

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First time boat owner (Catalina 310) with basic questions about electrical and plumbing
Stu Jackson at 12:06pm 10.18.20
Congratulations on your new boat. You'll have lots of fun with her. A couple of suggestions: Get
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Sometimes it takes a special eye to see the beauty where others see neglect and work. https://carlr
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Oh, I don't know. There's something kind of beautiful about old derelict boats. https://afloat.ie/
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Sefuller at 11:57am 10.18.20
You said "... tension balls the hold the wheel together when folded..." I wondered what those are.
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Ralph Johnstone at 11:42am 10.18.20
Welcome to the site @HBT A suggestion that will return far more answers is to ask your questions on
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how did you get the old ones out?
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I have a 2004 373 and have always run antifreeze thru. I would like to drain instead this year but a
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Photo number one appears to be for a remote VHF unit.
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