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What differences between 26 models D,C,and S and what is a dagger board?
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the family and I are considering a C36 as our first cruising boat. we have experience with small sa
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A seemingly simple question. The steering wheel on my 35.5 is a very large diameter. What is the eff
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Hi, I'm in the process of re-wiring my mast and have run into quite a few places where the contact
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In the process of refurbishing my 1978 Oday 25 I've noticed rot in some of the interior wood. I've
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Does anyone have any recomendations on a Wheel Autopilot for an Oday 34. The two models I'm looking
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I recently had the cutlass bearing on my '86 Hunter 34, for some reason slip forward and come right
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I have cracked the cover on my raw water strainer. Does anyone know the name of the manufacturer of
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I am looking at chartplotters the raytheon 520 and the 620 is bigger better any one have these model
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Based on all the recent scenerios, about catastophic failure modes, whar is recommended preventative
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Just purchased 'The Handbook of Sailing' by Bob Bond. Decent book so far, a lot of pictures which is
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What material would you suggest for "padding" around the new Ronco tank. Only the bottom and one lo
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As the winter has gotten here and I cured the overheat problem, my 79 YSM12 seems harder to start. W
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Im looking for info on a Taylor cabin heater I have on my 1978 catalina 30. Does anyone know what fu
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I need to replace the cutlass bearing on my '83 c-30 before spring launch. Where is the best place

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Cruise Pac
Whouze at 1:49pm 05.25.20
Mentions it in the brochure found here https://www.marlow-hunter.com/wp-content/uploads/30_1991-19
Cruise Pac
Hunter216 at 1:41pm 05.25.20
Mentions it in the brochure found here https://www.marlow-hunter.com/wp-content/uploads/30_1991-199
Temp range?
JamesG161 at 1:33pm 05.25.20
Any tips I should take away? Yes. The grey circular area is the worn seal against your pump's face

Hardhead at 1:31pm 05.25.20
What in the world did both our transoms look like prior? I have the same insane set of holes ...
Wire connections from mast base to deck plug
twalker H260 at 1:31pm 05.25.20
What lights do you actually have on the mast? You may have two power 12v+ and two negatives needed
Best Deck Hatch Available
JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 1:28pm 05.25.20
Why continue to go with plastic? They make SS and bronze ones, which I doubt you could ever break.
Best Deck Hatch Available
JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 1:23pm 05.25.20
@JK_Boston_Catalina310 No experience, but was able to find the brochure. It indicates the size of t
FIBERGLASS REPAIR
dlochner at 1:15pm 05.25.20
I wouldn't use micro balloons underwater. They are after all tiny balloons. I'd use silica instead.
P42 head system solenoid   (1)
mbaker at 12:55pm 05.25.20
Thank you Peggie, Terry and Paul. Terry nailed the location. Found it mounted just beneath the ve
FIBERGLASS REPAIR
Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 12:54pm 05.25.20
I could be wrong, but I think the deep keel on the 35s5 actually was made of lead, and I'm pretty s
FIBERGLASS REPAIR   (1)
kmart at 12:48pm 05.25.20
I actually have a similar repair. Damage on bottom of keel from a wave droping on a rock. In my
Owners Manual for Keel Lifting Mechanism on First 20 / ASA First 22
mdibella at 12:39pm 05.25.20
I'd start by signing up for an account here: http://spareparts.beneteauusa.com I don't see any docu
Best Deck Hatch Available
jssailem at 12:34pm 05.25.20
@JK_Boston_Catalina310 No experience, but was able to find the brochure. It indicates the size of th

Sacto Dave at 12:32pm 05.25.20
@pclarksurf - oh man! Well, yours looks a lot more organized than mine. How did you discover those?
Wire connections from mast base to deck plug
CoyCaptain at 12:23pm 05.25.20
Picture would help See picture posted, hope this helps, should have started request with that, sor
Autohelm 3000 Replacement
jssailem at 12:22pm 05.25.20
Would be an interesting concept. I wonder if it is possible to modify (strengthen re engineer) the w
Wire connections from mast base to deck plug
CoyCaptain at 12:22pm 05.25.20
If I understand correctly, remove one plug from one side of the mast and route them through the mas
Autohelm 3000 Replacement
MikeHoncho at 12:17pm 05.25.20
The CPT system was a consideration. There are a lot of power driven exposed belts and cogs that con
Temp range?
Ron20324 at 12:16pm 05.25.20
I think this will lead to 180 degree water out of the tap? The best thing I did on the boat was to p

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