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ontherocks83 at 12:35pm 07.01.20
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I'm not sure if cyclical is the correct word, but here is what I am experiencing. Quick back story.
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Anyone know where I can get bulbs for these lights? I called a couple of places, and they had bulbs
XE3 at 11:05am 07.01.20
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My boat was built in 1980 and has an old Raritan Crown II 50 Amp charger. I finally sat down this we
Jimbeaux at 10:56am 07.01.20
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I currently have my boat on the hard in NY state. I have been trying DESPERATELY to get her back up
ontherocks83 at 10:47am 07.01.20
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I need some advice or recommendations for my fresh water system. The original air vent for the fresh
AaronInRedondo at 10:22am 07.01.20
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I've been reluctant to ask, since I see the forum is littered with posts regarding CNG. I'm in Redon
Hunter216 at 7:41am 07.01.20
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Wishing everyone has a pleasant July 1.
Tarkus at 7:52pm 06.30.20
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I would like to remove the crank cover board and cut and finish a new one. The crank however needs t
Capri at 6:33pm 06.30.20
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Hi there. I'm in the process of installing a Bimini on my 1981 O'day 22. I'd like your opinion on th
Richard19068 at 5:32pm 06.30.20
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On the universal M-18 there is a small hose between the fuel injectors. On the attached pdf it is
Bondar132 at 5:24pm 06.30.20
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I have an E80 working just fine. I have ST60 instruments and they are fine as well. I am wondering i
KenK13623 at 5:23pm 06.30.20
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The original AC in our 310 has gone out and will be replacing the unit. Am wondering what BTU size
Drinky Crow at 3:16pm 06.30.20
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to fraculate a masthead deck stepped rig? I remember reading about how DC did this by removing the w
steveinusa at 2:29pm 06.30.20
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What are these type of valves called and any good places to get them?
TimFromLI at 12:42pm 06.30.20
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I have a balmar regulator and just switched my batteries over to flooded from AGM. I never knew what
Woodrowbr at 12:41pm 06.30.20
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Trying to decide if I should re-power my 30 1978 Hunter. Currently, it has a YSM 12 which I was fina
Michael G at 12:36pm 06.30.20
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Looking for a manufacturer and possible a dimensional drawing for Hunter 1993 Legend 40.5 masthead.
Guan at 10:00am 06.30.20
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On my third short outing this year while motoring (1hr) suddenly noticed white smoke even on idling
VelaFella at 9:42am 06.30.20
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Shakedown cruise yesterday after a year in the slip. Bottom paint was applied a year ago, which usu
Giro at 9:33am 06.30.20
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Hello everyone: I have my Mac 25 living in Monterey Bay. There are plenty of Macgregor 26 models the

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Cabin sole carpet ideas
Project_Mayhem at 6:53am 04.09.25
EVA foam squares is another alternative. My friend used to tediously use his wash down pump. I'd ima
I need a rigger on Eagle Mountain Lake!
JRacer at 6:35am 04.09.25
Talk to Mark Smith, "After Midnight". Probably can steer you in the right direction.
Transom repair O'day 22
Project_Mayhem at 9:58pm 04.08.25
Make sure the middle of your transom doesnt have a wet core since you're boat has exposed holes
Hatch boards vents
Project_Mayhem at 9:51pm 04.08.25
I had some solar vents that pretty much solved the humidity issues. I also installed some passive ve
San Juan 23 Owners Manual   (1)
Benny17441 at 9:11pm 04.08.25
The SJ 23 has no large or very active owners association. Even in this forum you may find but a cou
Transom repair O'day 22   (1)
jssailem at 8:32pm 04.08.25
Here is an example of an outboard motor mount with four bolts on a boat transom.
B&R rig tuning take 1
SteveHughessails at 8:13pm 04.08.25
I agree, lots of rain here now; no complaints though we need it. I am confident I will make more p
Sailing Tender
Davidasailor26 at 7:04pm 04.08.25
I agree with Foswick - judging by the graininess along some of the other edges it looks like the pic
Sailing Tender
Foswick at 7:00pm 04.08.25
That's a really bad image interpretation. Well, I'm not sure we can say that because we don't know w
Sails, materials, designs - so many questions
Davidasailor26 at 6:35pm 04.08.25
Love that photo! I definitely do not have laminate sails... Are you up north on the Chesapeake? Ha
Hatch boards vents
smokey73 at 6:04pm 04.08.25
Might I ask, what does your "passive exhaust vent" look like?
I need a rigger on Eagle Mountain Lake!
stickinthemud57 at 5:59pm 04.08.25
I keep my boat at Scott's Landing in Grapevine and an old guy named Perry (PT Rigging) does a lot of
B&R rig tuning take 1
colemj at 5:18pm 04.08.25
There should be no worry at all about diagonal tension because you are loosening one side and tighte
Hatch boards vents
Timm R Oday25 at 4:53pm 04.08.25
pgandw , your experiance and many other reviewers of the solar powered vents was the reason I though
Sails, materials, designs - so many questions
colemj at 4:32pm 04.08.25
I would hesitate to use anyone that does not come to the boat to measure. Especially with the sail
Sails, materials, designs - so many questions   (1)
colemj at 4:28pm 04.08.25
What kind of main sail are you runnning? Furling? Non-furling? dj Catamaran with a large roach e
Sails, materials, designs - so many questions
colemj at 4:27pm 04.08.25
A couple of friends have 3Di sails, they love the shape and how well the sail holds it shape. Howev
Sails, materials, designs - so many questions
dLj at 4:16pm 04.08.25
We have had 3Di Endurance sails (dyneema and kevlar) for the past 5yrs. 3Di is really only the man
Sails, materials, designs - so many questions
dLj at 4:10pm 04.08.25
The offshore lofts often work with several different smaller lofts. The advantage to using a smalle
Sails, materials, designs - so many questions
colemj at 4:09pm 04.08.25
I've heard about these. I've also heard some mixed reviews of the 3Di. Do you have any direct exper

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