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DanMaine at 1:09pm 03.02.25
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I'm considering chartering a bare boat monohull in Tahiti for a week or two. Anybody have any experi
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I always thought it was odd we have plumbing, engines, other things - but no dedicated electrical/el
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Hello again, I'm installing a Suzuki 2.5 on my inflatable and will be adding a fitting for an extern
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Just got my new Plasideck teak pieces to replace all the old ones on the boat. Any recommendations o
Arbee at 2:42pm 03.01.25
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Over the past couple of years our waste tank sending unit, and fresh water to a lesser degree, have
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I'm replacing my engine control cables because the shifter cable broke last fall (When approaching t
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In October 2024, I received an advertisement for what looked too good to be true: LFPo4 batteries at
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Yanmar 3YM 20 engine. Tachometer and fuel gauge work fine. Engine hours have not displayed for quite
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I have been trying to understand the weather patterns that are affecting the Chesapeake Bay as sprin
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I have very low fresh water pressure coming from the rear showerhead on the swim platform of my 2001
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I am most likely will have to replace my Jib halyward sheave and since I will have to drop the mast
SVBLU at 1:55pm 02.27.25
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This is a follow up to my post about running over a fishing line and rotating my stern tube. In the
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Bobbi Ullinger at 7:49pm 02.26.25
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I'm planning on replacing our 30 year old Honda 5 pull start on our '93 23.5 with a new Honda 8 elec
drgbanks at 4:14pm 02.26.25
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Hello, I'm refurbishing a new to me O'day 22. On the topside there is this non-skid surface. As yo
smokey73 at 3:52pm 02.26.25
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I'd like to move my 2 Golf Cart 6V Lead Acid batteries (that are only 2 years old) from high in the
Hayden Watson at 1:38pm 02.26.25
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I am installling a new windlass that has a chain gypsy to replace the capstan rope only windlass tha
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Has anyone fixed/rebuilt their Kenyon presurised alcohol stove burners? I have one that is misbehav

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Kiwi skipper dies in winch accident
Leeward Rail at 10:49am 11.30.25
If you're a physically capable individual, you definitely don't need a suicide machine like this N
Has anyone the caulked the black rub rail that covers the top/bottom hull seam
LLoyd B at 10:15am 11.30.25
Years ago after putting the boat away after a long summer weekend I got back into the boat after the
Kiwi skipper dies in winch accident
Don S/V ILLusion at 10:07am 11.30.25
Thanks for the link @Captain Larry-DH . I think this presents a damn good lesson to NOT have a powe
Kiwi skipper dies in winch accident
colemj at 9:53am 11.30.25
Another note regarding electric winch danger is that many winch controls have load sensors and will
Kiwi skipper dies in winch accident   (1)
JamesG161 at 9:09am 11.30.25
Mine has a safety cover and a long way from the Winch.
Funny Friday!!!   (1)
JamesG161 at 8:58am 11.30.25
235678 @Kermit working a remote control AGAIN :facepalm: Jim...
Depth sounder replacement on C30   (1)
RussC at 8:47am 11.30.25
This looks nice! And could you share the model of the little clock you hit there? I love it!! it's
Introduction - Ballenita
eherlihy at 8:26am 11.30.25
Welcome! That hull looks to be in GREAT condition! Is that gelcoat or paint?
Depth sounder replacement on C30   (1)
Hayden Watson at 7:28am 11.30.25
If you know anyone with a 3d printer, you can make an escutcheon plate to cover the hole and fit the
Depth sounder replacement on C30
kappykaplan at 6:58am 11.30.25
Silly question but.. where do you get the charts? West Marine? NOAA no longer prints nautical char
Depth sounder replacement on C30
manymoon at 6:50am 11.30.25
I would encourage you to get a chart of the local area you plan to sail. Study the chart and stay i
Depth sounder replacement on C30
manymoon at 6:47am 11.30.25
I just removed a Raymarine ST-40 depth instrument from my boat. keeping the transducer in place but
Cleaning a Diesel Tank
jibes138 at 4:28am 11.30.25
Would Dawn soap work to remove the scum? Seems like a go to detergent for oil spill cleanups as well
Introduction - Ballenita
kloudie1 at 3:58am 11.30.25
Congrats on the boat; she looks to have been well kept. Welcome to the forum!. Lots of great info t
Introduction - Ballenita
kappykaplan at 3:12am 11.30.25
Welcome to the forum! :beer:
under 2ft draft - options for far off shore trailer-able boat?
Paceship.org at 9:20pm 11.29.25
This is creating a good list of boats to consider. So far the Seawards are looking promising, even
How To: Replace engine mounts, damper plate, and transmission on a Catalina 310.   (3)
max_sailing at 6:40pm 11.29.25
27) Using feeler gauges, we made minor adjustments to the engine port-aft position until the gap on
How To: Replace engine mounts, damper plate, and transmission on a Catalina 310.   (4)
max_sailing at 6:21pm 11.29.25
16) Installed the new RD-22-A-4 damper, using new screws from Westerbeke part # 200443. I couldn't

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