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I can't find info on what the normal 1978 H25 interior walls were like. Mine is all covered in a ta
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I appreciate all of the advice. We would be more than happy to discuss the Seattle to San Diego tri
Don Reider at 1:16pm 10.11.01
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We are considering buying a Mermaid 16,500 BTU air conditioner. Have people had a good experience w
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I have completed my pedestal system by purchasing an ST50 APP/Wind instrument. So I now have the dep
Dakota Jim Russell at 12:30pm 10.11.01
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Have a Garmin 162 that I would like to wire to the 4000. Garmin manual gives a pretty straight forw
Duffi at 10:29am 10.11.01
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What is the specs on a trailer for a 23ft 1986 Hunter w/ fixed keel
Mickey Goodman at 3:20am 10.08.01
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I am planning on purchase a Line
Adrian Abrahams at 7:11am 10.11.01
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Am having great difficulty whenever a part needs replacing here in Australia. Things like door hinge
Dave at 4:40am 10.11.01
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she is now on 5 jacks for the winter and i have a gtreay pic showing hopw far the rudder hangs below
Bud Cook at 1:44am 10.08.01
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How do I delete a classified ad (item has been sold)? What does it mean when a classified ad is list
Lou Phillippi at 3:40am 10.11.01
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There is a leaky fixed portlight above my galley on my 1985 H28.5. Before I begin to remove, clean,
C.J. at 1:51am 10.11.01
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How can I ventilate my cabin while using the alcohol heater to warm up my cabin at night and avoid
Anne G. at 12:09am 10.08.01
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I hauled my boat out of Lake Michigan this weekend at the close of the summer season and found that
Joe C. at 12:44am 10.11.01
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Well folks, I sailed my 260 from Smith Point to Annapolis and back to attend the boat show. I thoug
John Richard at 11:54pm 10.10.01
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I recently had our local Raymarine rep send my radar head back to the east coast. It was getting co
Conner at 9:49pm 10.10.01
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My father has a MacGregor 25ft. His quesiton is: How to rig shore power to the boat. Thank you.
eric gritzmacher at 1:44pm 10.10.01
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Anyone know how much it is to rebuild an atomic 4 or buy a comlpetely bench rebuilt one and a have i
Ken S at 9:44am 10.10.01
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Looking at Purchasing a Catalina 30 Concerned about a Dodger to fit and use all the winches Need som
Terry at 11:08am 10.10.01
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I need to install a transom on a 37' O'day and i need some ideas. Can anyone out there help me!
Russell Etheridge at 9:00am 10.10.01
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Where would I look for a replacement rudder for a 1976 Hunter 27, with 4'3" keel? I am stumped???

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Battery Questions
greg_m at 2:20am 06.12.20
I bought another old boat as mentioned in my SA Catalina thread. It had two batteries according to t
B and G T41 Display repair
SoSound at 10:25pm 06.11.20
That sounds a lot like all of my dealings with B&G over the last 5 years. No support, no repairs, a
Hella marine fan repair
SeaBob48 at 10:06pm 06.11.20
the ocean nav article also said the brushes were likely bad after 2k-5k hours and
Oil for older small diesel
Richard19068 at 10:06pm 06.11.20
Charles, Thanks for your comments. Do I have a problem? Should I look for an alternative oil, or an
Chartplotter plug
thetone at 9:42pm 06.11.20
Sounds like an easy job. how do you know which wire is ground and power.I may purchase a used unit.
Chartplotter plug
Benny17441 at 9:36pm 06.11.20
A new Chart plotter will bring its own plug. Just splice the power and ground wires. Waterproofin
Calling all Charleston SC sailors...
rgranger at 9:30pm 06.11.20
What about getting under 17? Active captain says the clearance is only 18 feet. Is that correct?
Tachometer Calibration
Rich Stidger at 9:29pm 06.11.20
Well this chart is confusing to me because I interpret it to have two input variables: pulley ratio
Calling all Charleston SC sailors...
rgranger at 9:28pm 06.11.20
Thanks all Good info
Detector Suggestions
Kings Gambit at 9:20pm 06.11.20
I have a 1989 Catalina 30' with a propane stove and a diesel engine. I am looking for suggestions f
Floor flooding.
MitchM at 9:10pm 06.11.20
well i confess that in 1995 i flooded my brand new - to - me 30' seafarer by putti
Oil for older small diesel
Meriachee at 8:33pm 06.11.20
I use Rotella in my trucks and the little Westerbeke. It runs a whole lot better, smoother with thi
Water feed to head sink
SeanP at 8:26pm 06.11.20
Thanks all....will continue to investigate. The water pump never shuts off so thinking there is som
Oil for older small diesel
Charles Erwin at 8:23pm 06.11.20
Agree. Additives - like Comp Cams break-in additive - are critical for initial cam lobe/lifter bre
Well, now Ive seen everything.
Dave Groshong at 8:20pm 06.11.20
It looks super nice, robust, i just worry when the angle is slightly off, most important to me is
Hot halyard?
Tedd at 8:16pm 06.11.20
One lesson I'm taking from this is that any time I make a hole in the deck I'm going to fully rig th
Chartplotter plug
leo310 at 8:15pm 06.11.20
Most new CP are self contained and only need power, that is they have built in GPS. Now you have to
Well, now Ive seen everything.
pclarksurf at 8:11pm 06.11.20
Legit! You'll rip the transom off first
Well, now Ive seen everything.
AaronD at 8:11pm 06.11.20
...I bought white Delrin bushings from McMaster-Carr, in the hope they are superior to the black un

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