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Ed at 7:34am 10.15.02
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I just bought the Acugage 4-tank moinitoring system to replace my nonfunctional Wema monitors (i.e.,
Russ Garecht at 7:04am 10.15.02
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My insurance expires the end of this month. Any "recommendations" or "say away froms" for insurance
Rock Eater at 7:01am 10.15.02
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Oops. After boating for over a decade in the typically rocky, Northwest, I finally hit one of the b
Les Murray at 6:49am 10.15.02
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Peggy, I am planning to install a new head this winter and have a general question on the plumbing.
Paul at 6:07am 10.15.02
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I'm planning two big upgrades this offseason: an electric windlass and an inverter/charger. Here are
Bill Ogilvie at 5:27am 10.15.02
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I recently bought a 1976 Catalina 22 that has the swing keel locked down and has the original winch
JOHN L at 5:09am 10.15.02
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Is it possible to change out a deep keel to a shoal keel on a Hunter 420 Passage?
kevin hostler at 4:29am 10.15.02
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Here is a picture of the electrical panel on our 1979 H-33 the previous owner had moved it up from t
Barry Ownby at 4:23am 10.15.02
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Bob F at 4:15am 10.15.02
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I'm have my boat hauled for bottom paint ' cutlass bearing next week. While its out I'm thinking abo
Andy at 4:13am 10.15.02
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I am trying to find a source, and recommnedations, on a boat hook/pole with the traditional hook at
Aaron Lasnetske at 3:58am 10.15.02
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Does anyone have any experience with the Raymarine and/or Simrad tiller pilots? I'd like to add one
kevin hostler at 3:55am 10.15.02
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Here is a picture of my new storage area after removing the oven. I believe the oven was original. I
Anthony Bavuso at 3:24am 10.15.02
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Greetings, My dad and I are trying to get his Mac2-22 back up to sailing shape. He has one of the
Ron McCallum at 3:09am 10.15.02
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The wheel on my anchor roller needs to be replaced, but I am having trouble finding a replacement.
Gary at 3:09am 10.15.02
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I'm looking for recommendation on how to add an anchor roller to my 1988 Hunter 33.5. The original
LarLei at 3:00am 10.15.02
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I have an open crack in my bilge which is slowly seeping water. I can't tell if it is a pocket that
dick sonnichsen at 2:53am 10.15.02
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I own a Capri 22 Sail #59 (1985). The lower aft section of the hull (on both sides) becomes indente
Brian at 2:43am 10.15.02
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Here we go again some of you out there will groan, I have studied the archives and discovered that
Gary Meadows at 2:41am 10.15.02
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I would like to ask for some advise and help. I have a 84 Catalina 30 with a diesel engine...the M2

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Ron20324 at 10:15am 07.16.20
In the mean time, maybe a SS vent plate over the hole. I like the compass idea - if he needs a com
Battery select
Stu Jackson at 10:08am 07.16.20
The skippersd' answers are right. These may help you understand what you have once you get into it:
Battery select
Don S/V ILLusion at 9:55am 07.16.20
Marina Restrictions on Boat Use?
Kings Gambit at 9:55am 07.16.20
The situation in the LB municipal marinas, including ABM, is now different from many others. You are
Bimini top for 26S   (1)
Russ Ward at 9:50am 07.16.20
Update for those following this thread. I purchased the following based on a recommendation. I order
Dry Ice....
walmsleyc at 9:41am 07.16.20
I've used dry ice before. It made things in the ice box, like apples, taste awful ... sort of car
Coolers - Objective Measure of Efficiency?
jviss at 9:38am 07.16.20
One thing about the price, when they are clearing these out at WalMart they practically give some of
Battery select
Justin_NSA at 9:36am 07.16.20
The switch may be wired to switch which battery gets charged while both are connected to the load. N
How To Illuminate Mast and Spreaders At Anchor?
Jackdaw at 9:35am 07.16.20
Just a note that blue lights maybe illegal, USCG Rule 20: United States Coast Guard Marine Safety
Catalina 14.2 Capri Mast
pixie at 9:32am 07.16.20
You are awesome! I contacted them to get some exact measurements. Houston is 3-4 hours away. So,
How To Illuminate Mast and Spreaders At Anchor?
billjoye at 9:32am 07.16.20
Just a note that blue lights maybe illegal, USCG Rule 20: United States Coast Guard Marine Safety A
Battery select
kappykaplan at 9:31am 07.16.20
Photos?
Hunter 260 steering issue   (3)
Gypsea Kids at 9:26am 07.16.20
New one for me. Since I do not know the history of the boat, @Justin_NSA suggested is that cable s
Stainless or aloominum rivets?   (1)
jviss at 9:26am 07.16.20
thick walled insert Yes, indeed, I had forgotten. You can get flush stainless steel rivet nuts, l

Kings Gambit at 9:25am 07.16.20
In the mean time, maybe a SS vent plate over the hole.
Battery select
rgranger at 9:22am 07.16.20
Track down the wiring. It sounds like you have them tied together. Most likely parallel or you wo
Dry Ice....
jviss at 9:17am 07.16.20
RTIC the same product without the marketing. Well, if after-purchase support is part of the "produ
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rgranger at 9:17am 07.16.20
I have a somewhat similar question in another thread. I am asking if an external VHF speaker is pra
How To Illuminate Mast and Spreaders At Anchor?
jviss at 9:14am 07.16.20
Like in most things, the difference between tasteful and 'bling' is a matter of proportion and scal
Catalina 14.2 Capri Mast
rgranger at 9:13am 07.16.20
It is quite easy to take a hack saw and shorten a mast so ... don't limit your search to just the Ca

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