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I was just cruising through the chandlery dreaming about spending money I don't have when I came upo
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I have been looking for a Honda 9.9 to replace my current Johnson motor that died. Does anyone know
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We have a 110% jib on our 430 and are considering a larger one. Maybe a 135%. What do you have? Come
Clay Heinz at 1:49am 05.23.02
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In the process of my restoration, I have come to realize that I have none of this "flotation" foam.
Loren Heinzeroth at 1:37am 05.23.02
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Does anyone have a suggestion for mounting a small microwave oven in the galley area of a 272? Phot
John at 1:28am 05.23.02
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I have the Toshiba SyncMaster flat screen 150MP and I want to run it off of the 12v panel instead of
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Just bought a 26x with a Honda 50, the control linkage to the outboard will not allow the engine to
Dave Mauney at 1:14am 05.23.02
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Are Parts II and III still available? I was unable to find them in the archive search. Good Winds,
Chip Barnes at 1:12am 05.23.02
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I noticed that Don Bodemann Has a pop top listed for sell. My catalina 22 (1980) did not come with a
Steve at 12:46am 05.23.02
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Greetings, as first time sailors we are looking very seriously at a Beneteau 285. The boat we're ex
Steve Krzesinski at 12:44am 05.23.02
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I bought this mark three over the winter. The wiring and other things have obviously been changed o
Joe Mullee at 12:15am 05.23.02
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When I try to start my diesel I place the battery selector switch to "1". Not enough power even thou
Brian at 11:51pm 05.22.02
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First time to change; looked in the manual, nothing; checked on the factory filter itself, solid gre
Peter Roach at 11:25pm 05.22.02
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Does anyone have a good method for hanging pictures in a boat? I am currently thinking about two scr
Mike Linstrom at 10:51pm 05.22.02
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Is running the sink faucets the proper way to drain the system? While you are shocking the system wi
Ken Palmer at 9:53pm 05.22.02
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Hi Phil, Just posted a message and find that the link field did not work. Thanks, Ken Palmer, S/V L
Tom Ehmke at 9:44pm 05.22.02
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Please read my article dated 05/18 at 12:08PM. You must have missed it earlier. Thanks, Tom Ehmke
Brent Headberg at 9:33pm 05.22.02
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Finally... My Hunter 335 was equipped with Autohelm ST4000+ and I have swung the compass several ti
Ray Bowles at 4:17pm 05.22.02
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This also will work for any other CB boat using this design of mounting plate for the CB. I just dro
VIC at 2:25pm 05.22.02
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I am interested in knowing if any boat owners have found a means to lock the Anchor locker and seat

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ODay 272LE bimini
greenegg at 5:48am 08.10.20
I also have a '272LE and am thinking of installing a bimini. I'd be very interested in seeing pictu
Help! Fresh water system sucking air?
Kevin Johnson at 5:48am 08.10.20
Did everything work well prior to the pump change? Other than change the pump what other hose or pi
Laguna 26
rgranger at 5:43am 08.10.20
Nice find.... For the headliner, I'd recommend looking at outdoor carpet tiles.
Looking at this makes me glad I got a Mac!
rgranger at 5:38am 08.10.20
sorry I misspelled it... no "h". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunkholing https://www.google.com/
First Weekend as a Widgeon Owner
Hunter216 at 5:35am 08.10.20
@Kyle Partain It looks like you have the makings of a great sailor - persistence is key :) Lookin
What conditions can a water ballast boat sail in?
rgranger at 5:32am 08.10.20
I have the Hunter 26. And I am now living someplace where I can count on a decent breeze almost any

NYSail at 5:28am 08.10.20
JB Weld was used on my coolant neck. I was thinking the same....... Thanks. Think I will give it
Replacement windows for Laguna 26.
SailingLoto at 5:23am 08.10.20
Greg you are correct the four rear lights are fixed. Unfortunately because of the virus and Mexican
Erie PA over night trailer sailor
rgranger at 5:16am 08.10.20
Re: Active Captain I have used it to find Marina's in the NC OBX and I simply call them and tell th
Widgeon - another replacement question - buoyancy foam replacement
jssailem at 5:08am 08.10.20
When I had my Montgomery 15, peaking beneath the sealed fiberglass benches, the voids were filled wi
Replacement windows for Laguna 26.
SailingLoto at 5:07am 08.10.20
Greg you are correct the four rear lights are fixed. Unfortunately because of the virus and Mexican
how can I keep my frig door ajar when off the boat
jssailem at 4:59am 08.10.20
On a fridge door??? That one was new to me as well. Different strokes for different folks Peggie.
Laguna 26 mast lowering/raising
SailingLoto at 4:56am 08.10.20
It will work fine. I too have a Laguna 26, and appreciate your photo as mine came disassembled and
Changing water valve intake gasket on a 1992 macgregor classic
BILLNPR at 4:52am 08.10.20
Kiss, when loading the boat let it set back 4inches so that the valve is not above a cross member. T
2007 Beneteau 373 Shifter sticking forward and reverse yet not when button pushed for neutral
Larrycadman at 4:50am 08.10.20
The cable was the issue. Worked great when not under load yet poorly when connected.
M25xp oil pan replacement
jviss at 4:18am 08.10.20
I can't use this SBO forum junk. It takes me forever to get to a forum thread -- I keep getting bou
Following in the footsteps....
RoyS at 4:17am 08.10.20
For your spare parts I suggest one replacement for every pump you have on board. From fuel pump to t
M25xp oil pan replacement
Franzcat at 4:14am 08.10.20
I was looking for part numbers either 15592-0161-0 (oil pan) or 19683-0150-0 (comp. oil pan). The d
Looking at this makes me glad I got a Mac!
NINEv2 at 4:06am 08.10.20
I love my H26... but I also loved the three Macs I used to own... (two V21s and a V22-2). I also o
Looking at this makes me glad I got a Mac!   (1)
George_NJ at 3:55am 08.10.20
The ease of trailerability & loading and unloading at shallow ramps is exactly why I wanted a Macgre

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