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My maintenance records show for my M25 XPB eng Racor R 15 T fuel water Seperator used 30 micron fil
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My boom layout does not match the Catalina manual. The topping life comes to a block on the end and
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Anyone have a recommendation for a cost-effective, easy to install line cutter - its on the hard and
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Last year I bought a new house whose previous owners had thoughtfully installed an RV septic drain t
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I have a new to me older boat and am changing the name/hailing port. It looks like at some point the
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I am interested in a 39 that is a ways away from my home location. I haven't been aboard one yet an
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Aloha all from Lahaina. My boats burned up but Im back up and running with Knotty Boo a Beneteau 49,
BillyBud at 12:46pm 01.22.25
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Looking for suggestions on how to remove the wood teak trim around the companion way on our 1989 Cap
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Where can I find a tuning guide for my new to me Oceans 30.1? TIA Robin
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ASA offers online courses - at about $430 each!!! BUT you get a fancy sticker for your log when you
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My stuffing box is leaking like crazy and has not been repacked in the 10 years I've owned the boat.
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It is very rare to see snow on the Mississippi Gulf Coast w Angels were made by kids Most had never
Rich 35.5 at 2:45pm 01.21.25
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I know this is a shot in the dark, but does anyone know the length of the rudder shaft that is expos
JBP-PA at 1:05pm 01.21.25
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My Mustang PFD inflator is expiring. Apparently I can't get one direct from Mustang. Amazon has rev
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I am in the process of replacing the badly weathered teak handrails on my 1989 Hunter 27. When the t
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I wanted to send a PM to the gentleman who posted that he was retiring from sailing and RVing due to

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Expired Flares   (1)
thinwater at 5:40pm 09.09.25
Pro tip: If you are ever uncertain if an item is a flare or a stick of dynamite, you can usually t
Expired Flares   (2)
MikeHoncho at 5:30pm 09.09.25
234312 the differences between the two (polys) either produce some form of PVC which produces HCN or
Bent furling remedy
Barnacle Bill at 4:11pm 09.09.25
Just buy a new section from the manufacturer and replace the bent one. Why screw around trying to s
In search of a rudder transom mount for a Point Jude 16
Barnacle Bill at 4:06pm 09.09.25
Dwyer Mast has what you need.
Battery box mount.
AP0196 at 3:54pm 09.09.25
Sweet! Good info! And I do intend to heel! I guess I will add tabbing to my list if skills to learn
Genoa furler Legend 40.5
kappykaplan at 3:52pm 09.09.25
How about images of your furler and the extrusion? :plus:
Genoa furler Legend 40.5
jssailem at 3:40pm 09.09.25
How about images of your furler and the extrusion? Furlers are often options provided by the dealer
Hunter 49 Cutlass OD size ?
Screen Saver at 3:36pm 09.09.25
I did this a few years ago Mine was 2-3/8 OD Thanks much appreciated, I was about to take a punt w
Water is certain storage compartments but not others
ShawnL at 3:25pm 09.09.25
Remember there's also an inner liner on our boats. The hatch in the v-berth, under the dinette, und
Battery box mount.
jssailem at 3:24pm 09.09.25
As @Project_Mayhem states: "Bungy cords won't stop a battery from flying if you're healed over enoug
Lithium Batteries
Screen Saver at 3:12pm 09.09.25
Cost of a New Yanmar 44HP Installed?
Tally Ho at 2:50pm 09.09.25
I'm not sure that would be possible. The boat is out of the water.....I think the diesel is water c
Isotherm Icebox Cooling Kit
Project_Mayhem at 2:46pm 09.09.25
Autozone rents vacuum pumps for free if needed
Battery box mount.   (1)
Project_Mayhem at 2:36pm 09.09.25
What is tabbing? On second that could I just adhere the wood frame to the hull and install eye stra
Lithium Batteries
Tally Ho at 2:36pm 09.09.25
How are the batteries paralleled? How is the charger connected? That fellow is Ryan Ellison one
Lithium Batteries
Tally Ho at 2:14pm 09.09.25
A few considerations... sounds like you have some significant issues that could result in equipment
Cost of a New Yanmar 44HP Installed?
Don S/V ILLusion at 1:51pm 09.09.25
If the seller is willing you can put the intake hose in a 5 gallon bucket kept full by a garden hos

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