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On my C315, for some reason, the buzzer that usually buzzes when the key is turned, but before the
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I'm buying a Hunter 33.5 that has been de-masted which is fine by me as I intend to use her as a tra
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I know the deck is cored with balsa, but can anyone confirm for me if the core extends into: 1) Coc
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I just finished installing a Simrad Cruise 7 chartplotter with the echosounder transducer. I'm seein
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Are Hunter 376 stanchions attached by bolts or screws?
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video: Untitled_720p.mp4 Getting last-year's new motor ready, and it won't run. In some attempts
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178784 This picture is from a raft-up that I was a part of (Probably 2008). I just came across it a
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The bolts that hold the end-caps onto the heat exchanger for my Universal did not have anything unde
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Hi all! Last season I misplaced the track end stop for the main sail of my 1992 Legend 37.5 and I w
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My son and I are restoring a late 1964 or 1965 O Day Widgeon: Hull 10531 Class No 265. Nearly all co
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My son and I are restoring a late 1964 or 1965 O Day Widgeon. Nearly all cosmetic work and moving a
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gtg at 6:51am 05.09.20
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I thought ir was rust but it is black and the drops harden. Do they put grease around the bolt when
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Engine is hard to start. Outside temps are in the 60's. It will attempt to fire but will not. When
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Hello, I am looking into purchasing a new main sail for my 2005 Catalina 34 Mk II. The boat has a fu

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Removing furler foils without replacing the forestay?
garymalmgren at 4:30pm 02.23.25
Hi Paul. With a tower this should be doable. As Dave has mentioned, the make and model of the furler
Removing furler foils without replacing the forestay?
paulheth at 4:17pm 02.23.25
The furler model is essential information, some furlers cannot be easily removed from the forestay,
Removing furler foils without replacing the forestay?
dlochner at 3:43pm 02.23.25
The furler model is essential information, some furlers cannot be easily removed from the forestay,
Fridge Unit Replacement Help on Beneteau 40 (oceanis or not). How did you get it out?
paulheth at 2:42pm 02.23.25
As an update to any who are looking at similar projects. In the end I had to replace the unit at a
Preferred helm wheel cover?
Justin_NSA at 2:34pm 02.23.25
Justin, You could follow the Pioneer spirit and visit a local farmer. Share that you want to help b
Alignment after engine mount replacement   (2)
Rich Stidger at 2:05pm 02.23.25
@smokey73 - If I were a carpenter with a hammer, every problem would look like a nail. But since I
Any Catalina 22 Sport owners in/near Fort Myers, Florida
ShawnL at 1:59pm 02.23.25
On a C22 (mine is a '72) I put my main panel in the space between the top of the coach roof and the
Preferred helm wheel cover?
jssailem at 1:20pm 02.23.25
Justin, You could follow the Pioneer spirit and visit a local farmer. Share that you want to help b
Preferred helm wheel cover?
Justin_NSA at 1:02pm 02.23.25
I need to complete a wrap soon, but I'm having a hard time letting go of the $300 for a new leather
Hydro for CNG tank
Richard19068 at 12:13pm 02.23.25
But I must ask - since you've done this numerous times - what was the standard you had your tank r
Alignment after engine mount replacement   (1)
smokey73 at 12:06pm 02.23.25
OK, got the engine alignment done and it looks very good to me. Less "wobble" than before. HOWEVER
Any Catalina 22 Sport owners in/near Fort Myers, Florida
pgandw at 11:01am 02.23.25
What solar kit would you get to keep the battery charged? Where are you going to put the solar panel
Oceanis 43 - shorten possibility?
Project_Mayhem at 10:32am 02.23.25
I love the idea of a folding roller mounted in a U channel or L channels on either side for lateral
Multiple Fresh Water Tanks on Hunter 410
Rich Stidger at 10:12am 02.23.25
I have 4 tanks, each with their own deck fill. I fill each one from the deck. If you open all the ma
Any Catalina 22 Sport owners in/near Fort Myers, Florida
Cyb3rSail3r at 10:00am 02.23.25
Had the motor checked out this weekend, all good to go and have it docked by Fort Myers Beach. Just
Looking to crew in Charleston area
Claude L.-Auger at 9:36am 02.23.25
Hi Richard Putting such a request on the site never worked for me. So I can't help you other than of
Any Catalina 22 Sport owners in/near Fort Myers, Florida
Jacktar at 9:34am 02.23.25
Yep rivers and bays there are mile wide and inch deep in places. Personal experience.
Oceanis 43 - shorten possibility?
Michael Davis at 9:19am 02.23.25
Beneteau has a funny way of measuring boats. My First 38 is actually 40 feet 3 inches.
Oceanis 43 - shorten possibility?   (3)
Steeli at 9:17am 02.23.25
I didn't not own this boat. I am on the search for one in the 12-13m range. Oceanis 43 is one of the
Any Catalina 22 Sport owners in/near Fort Myers, Florida
Gene Neill at 9:00am 02.23.25
Nice boat! Yes, you will definitely need Navionics, or similar chart plotting capability. A depth s

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