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Hi Everyone, Had an interesting problem with the Kenyon butane stove model B23006 (single bunner) w
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While beating into 16-19 knots, the head sail/forestay pulses a bit and vibrates. Normal? or a loose
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. My Hunter is a 81 25' called ""BZ Spin"". The motor mount for my outboard has some play in the s
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Widgeon - rotted transom - suggestions on how to cut the stern bench (or not) to replace the full wooden transom
tdol87 at 8:03pm 08.10.20
Sunbird, thank you very much for your response, very helpful ideas and approach. Not sure i can go
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Claude L.-Auger at 8:03pm 08.10.20
Good post indeed ! Have had fuel starvation issues twice in the last 2 years even though I totally e
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Dan Hunter 28.5 at 8:01pm 08.10.20
Thank you for the input. Very helpful
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I am actually looking at building one, and came across this post. Here's something on etsy that I'm
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Juice6576 at 7:49pm 08.10.20
I do hope you mean the sink drain under the sink??? Peggy answered the question, but the toilet is
Widgeon - rotted transom - suggestions on how to cut the stern bench (or not) to replace the full wooden transom
Sunbird22358 at 7:49pm 08.10.20
I was fortunate that the transom was still solid on my old Widgeon, I agree that cutting out the ent
Below Decks Autopilot Install on 92 C-30
gvsho at 7:48pm 08.10.20
Thanks, Ward. Good pic. So is that a SEPARATE piece sitting on top of the radial wheel that's fast
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my condolences. :(
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Ward H at 7:35pm 08.10.20
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Your homeowners insurance could cover the boat. Did you have it listed on that policy?
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Mikem at 7:06pm 08.10.20
Geez. So sorry to hear of your loss. We do get attached to our boats. Get the branch off and take an
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Tally Ho at 7:04pm 08.10.20
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Sailgunner at 6:54pm 08.10.20
I have one mounted on my foredeck on my 410. Bad idea. As just stated above its better near the ster
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I had the oil pressure checked and it drops from 50 to 25 over a 45 minute span. The alarm is set
M25 Universal troubles - need advice
shaunlahaie at 6:41pm 08.10.20
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