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The Perko raw water strainer on my 1993 H37.5 needs a new cover bolt. Has anyone ever replaced the b
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Hey all wanted to get some opinions on a method to clean up the transom access that folds up into a
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Hi, I have a Catalina 270 with what I believe is a Hood Series 800 Furler. While putting things to
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hi ALL- splashed my 260 yesterday and did lower and upper gear and oil changes. when i disconnected
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I am trying to find the correct size of anode for my 2008 Hunter 33 sailboat. Does anyone know the
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Hello, I just bought a new Tohatsu 6hp SailPro XL (25") shaft. I'm pumped about it. Before I bought
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Anyone have experience repairing the mast foot on a 1995 Hunter 26? Any advice is welcome. We tried
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Behind our (Hunter 306) aft cabin, I've seen something like 3 or 4 water trails coming down from the
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Can both panels be powered up at the same time?
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Hi All, I hope you are all doing well and getting back out on the water. I have a 1999 Catalina 380
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Our "new" boat came with a 15hp ob. It started fine, but wouldn't idle or rev up. I took a couple vi
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Hi, looking for some recommendations on how to repair and suggestions for root cause. thanks!
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Hello, I have a 2 spots on the grey non skid where the paint has chipped away (each no bigger than a
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I thought we might do something different this time so I went looking for info. There have been seve
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Approximately how far off the bottom of the fuel tank is the pickup tube.

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Keel holes
kappykaplan at 6:58am 03.19.25
Run, don't walk, away!
adding electrical stove
Rick.johnson at 6:30am 03.19.25
Thank Guys for all the advise an all the knowledge For now I think i will take the ez way out an p
Making new floorboards for a Beneteau
BigEasy at 5:53am 03.19.25
Wonder if Plasteak laminate would be a suitable material for replacing teak/caulk seating surfaces
Astronauts to Return in good weather.
BigEasy at 5:37am 03.19.25
Even the Dolphins welcomed them home! Happy for the crew to finally make it home safely!
What is name of a block's attachment point?
Joe at 5:33am 03.19.25
When a shackle is attached to a block in that fashion, it is also know as a becket. Keerect.......
Keel holes
dLj at 5:27am 03.19.25
Diesel running out - water flowing in. Owner says they never had a water leak? You can't have diesel
Source for bulk ring terminals?
Jim Legere at 5:15am 03.19.25
You get what you pay for. On a bluewater boat, I would use nothing but the best. I spent 17 years on
Keel holes
dlochner at 5:06am 03.19.25
I am guessing the holes were made to drain some water I did something similar on the bottom of my k
Keel holes
fred1diver at 4:59am 03.19.25
I am guessing the holes were made to drain some water I did something similar on the bottom of my ke
Keel holes
dlochner at 4:53am 03.19.25
I can think of no good reason for that many holes in that location. That area is a high stress area
Keel holes
Joe at 4:46am 03.19.25
The portion above the seam where you see the grinding looks like solid metal, lead perhaps. You can
Source for bulk ring terminals?
Hayden Watson at 4:34am 03.19.25
I got this pack and have been very happy with it. I do not use any insulated terminals because too
Keel holes
Captain Larry-DH at 4:28am 03.19.25
adding electrical stove
mermike at 8:16pm 03.18.25
2 burners + the oven = 4100 w as tested, so probably not a good idea. The spec says 3700W, but that'
Keel holes
Tally Ho at 7:51pm 03.18.25
Source for bulk ring terminals?
mermike at 5:11pm 03.18.25
Crimpsupply.com and Fisheries Supply both are good sources. CS sources from China. FS has both Ancor
Astronauts to Return in good weather.   (1)
JamesG161 at 4:04pm 03.18.25
Even the Dolphins welcomed them home !
Outhaul modifications
Tally Ho at 3:57pm 03.18.25
Astronauts to Return in good weather.   (1)
JamesG161 at 3:53pm 03.18.25
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Astronauts to Return in good weather.
JamesG161 at 3:25pm 03.18.25
Good video here https://x.com/NASA/status/1902117081044189237 Jim...

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