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Sippingsister at 2:24pm 11.18.19
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Hi there, Am new to the forum and fairly new to my 2007 Beneteau 323. There are several challenges (
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Hi! A new member in this forum and just an owner of a 381 Clipper from 1999 with 3 cabins and 2 toil
Brian D at 8:43am 11.18.19
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Hey guys... selfish plug here, again, as always, will it ever end? LOL Anyway, I covered Norwegian
Jumpstart at 8:18am 11.18.19
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took my boat out on October 8th. No strength, no balance and could barely walk. Yikes! ER on the 9th
tb_gb at 7:46am 11.18.19
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I have a 1999 Hunter 380. The interior speakers, which are square, are literally disintegrating. (
mermike at 6:51am 11.18.19
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I'm having trouble opening links within posts using the mobile app on android. The link returns a bl
AlastairLC at 5:54am 11.18.19
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https://www.foxnews.com/us/missing-sailboat-maine-coast-coast-guard-massive-search
TomY at 5:40am 11.18.19
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I believe the DOVE is a Southern boat that was visiting Maine. The crew call 911 to report a distres
sealofapproval at 4:19am 11.18.19
12/1719
Hi Yesterday during winterizing I noticed something very concerning with my engine. The pan underne
brad minda at 10:18pm 11.17.19
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I understand that the universal m25 is the same a Kubota engine. if that is correct which Kubota mo
Coats at 8:07pm 11.17.19
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I am looking at replacing the forward facing windows on my 1996 Hunter passage 42. I have noticed y
Capt'nJim at 7:20pm 11.17.19
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I have a 1975 32 CC O'Day with the Atomic 4 (oh it purrs) problem; I am on the hard right now doing
Zinger88 at 7:19pm 11.17.19
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Just purchased a "new to me" 2002 Catalina 22 MkII. Came with the factory supplied mast raising syst
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hunter healer at 4:53pm 11.17.19
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Is this correct? Wet muffler is mounted under the engine and i was wondering if anyone has a better
Bluenoser at 3:58pm 11.17.19
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Has anyone replaced the centreboard line or are they aware of a site with instruction on centreboard
twodzusfittings at 3:01pm 11.17.19
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I am seeking the conventional wisdom of the group in regards to teak maintenance. I am of the old sc
J&W at 12:47pm 11.17.19
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We purchased a Hunter 28.5 last year and it did not include a cabin/salon table for eating. We wou
Bob Kirkpatrick at 12:05pm 11.17.19
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I have a 36' Columbia sloop with an 30hp Atomic 4 gas motor. I am thinking about repowering with a
NZ Pete at 11:20am 11.17.19
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Hi Beneteau owners. Can anyone help me with the location of the fluxgate compass on my Cyclades 43.
CrashTack at 10:39am 11.17.19
C&C
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This fitting is bolted through the bulkhead at the aft end of the galley storage area. It passes thr

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Cracked stringer on project boat
jviss at 12:49pm 08.06.24
Wood has some benefits. It's cheap, it's strong, it's easy to get and easy to work and it is much l
2006 Hunter 41DS House Bank Charging off alternator
jviss at 12:42pm 08.06.24
I don't think that's what's being said here. The solenoid only passes charging current when the ign
Cracked stringer on project boat
jssailem at 12:36pm 08.06.24
Of course Ralph is right in today's world of modern material. Of note is that we have been making b
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twalker H260 at 12:35pm 08.06.24
With the cdi flex furler there is no swivel at the top of the mast. What is the nature of the prob
Cracked stringer on project boat
Will Gilmore at 12:33pm 08.06.24
Wood has some benefits. It's cheap, it's strong, it's easy to get and easy to work and it is much l
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3GGG at 12:12pm 08.06.24
That sounds like an excellent idea because it's FREE. Almost. Do this before shelling out money f
Yanmar 2gm engine died
3GGG at 12:10pm 08.06.24
That sounds like the oil level may be too high. If it is, it gets aerated by the crankshaft, air
2006 Hunter 41DS House Bank Charging off alternator
Boatyarddog at 12:04pm 08.06.24
I don't think that's what's being said here. The solenoid only passes charging current when the igni
Yanmar 2gm engine died
Ralph Johnstone at 11:50am 08.06.24
I was in a similar situation with an engine that sat for 3 years. Did 3 oil changes in 100 hrs befo
2006 Hunter 41DS House Bank Charging off alternator
jviss at 11:17am 08.06.24
There is no logic, Hunter tried to save money and used a simple solenoid that is activated by the i
Cracked stringer on project boat
Ralph Johnstone at 11:12am 08.06.24
I would say that "Whatever you replace down there, it must be a plastic such as FRP to avoid what yo
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Rich 35.5 at 10:49am 08.06.24
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Refrigerator thermostat wiring
Hayden Watson at 10:46am 08.06.24
What make/model low voltage disconnect are you using/modifying? I recently rewired my Adler Barbo
Refrigerator thermostat wiring   (1)
jviss at 10:35am 08.06.24
What make/model low voltage disconnect are you using/modifying? I recently rewired my Adler Barbo
Refrigerator thermostat wiring
Hayden Watson at 10:27am 08.06.24
If you need to have the display farther away, you can add a longer length of wire. The only downsid
2006 Hunter 41DS House Bank Charging off alternator
Maine Sail at 10:27am 08.06.24
I'd like to see a schematic of that, or at least the logic of that, including the time-based part.
Cracked stringer on project boat
Project_Mayhem at 9:50am 08.06.24
There's evidence of a substantial amount of rotted wood. It will be exploratory surgery. keep grindi
Refrigerator thermostat wiring
duck21 at 9:47am 08.06.24
What make/model low voltage disconnect are you using/modifying? I recently rewired my Adler Barbo

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