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  1. gwkiwi

    Florida to California via Panama Canal

    After doing the loop and hanging out on the Palm Coast of Florida we are researching taking our 49' Defever back to California. I have a quote of $31,500 to ship to Ensenada but of late have been thinking more of taking her on her own bottom. Anyone out there actually done this trip on a...
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    For Sale: Nick Jackson low profile davit for sale

    This Nick Jackson 1000lb electric hydraulic davit was just removed from a N50 trawler as part of an upgrade. This davit has an electric hoist with the hydraulic boom which will raise and lower either under load or without load. This is a manually rotated davit. It has the Pyramid base which...
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    Fire boat goes down

    Just came through the C and D canal at the top of the Delaware bay and came across this salvage effort According to news reports a local fire boat was going to fast hit the rock pier and went down injuring 3 on board The boat they were looking for was later found with no problems As a former...
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    For Sale: 2002 Nautica 12 RIB widebody with Honda 50

    I am selling our Nautica RIB, I don't want to but she is too heavy to lift and put up top. Combined weight with engine is around 800 lbs dry. Needs to go before the end of the month when we start north. She is in excellent condition and I have just replaced the Racor fuel filter, she has also...
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    Fun surprise anchorages

    We just found this fun anchorage behind the Don Cesar hotel in St Petersburg Beach Fl. Thanks Active Captain we would have gone right by without knowing this was here, awesome time to go ashore and have fun.
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    Gotta love Florida

    Beautiful day in Clearwater 80 degrees and people flocking to the beaches and marinas
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    Upholstery recommendation Orange Beach AL area

    I am looking for a recommendation on an upholstery person (within a 100 mile radius) who can redo my pilot house cushions for a reasonable price. As they are interior cushions sunbrella is not needed but its tough to find anyone around right now who comes with recommendations. Thanks in advance
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    For Sale: CQR 105 lb - must sell

    I have a CQR anchor in good shape, it is sitting at my dock box and we are leaving town Friday heading south. I had it sold to a guy on ebay who must have changed his mind, am asking $125.00 for it which is dirt cheap for a heavy anchor. Located at Aqua Harbor Marina on Pickwicklake off the TN...
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    CO2 Deaths

    Another reason for diesel over gasoline...My sympathies to their family and friends CO poisoning kills 2 men on boat in Lake of the Woods | kare11.com
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    America's Cup

    If you dont think sailing cats is not fun check out todays video and especially the 53mph turn at 52:53 on the video. Rock n roll Kiwi's now 6 to 1 :thumb: Replay: LOUIS VUITTON CUP - FINALS - RACE 7 - YouTube
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    Rocking and rolling in NZ with 6.5 quake

    With the 230 earthquakes in Central New Zealand since Friday are there any boaters with stories to tell That last 6.5 looks like it caused some damage :hide:
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    Fresh water tank chatter

    My fresh water on my DF 49RPH has started making a chattering noise in the lines after the accumulator. It started after I topped off one of my tanks. There are two 175 gallon fresh water tanks located under and forward of the master berth with a cross over line for leveling and site gauge...
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    Trick Question - RIB

    I will offer a box of chocolates to the first best answer: Friday I leave Lake Havasu at 6:30 am Pacific time, temp is 89 degrees and the RIB's tubes are firm. Trailer has just been serviced with new tires and repacked wheel bearings. After approximately 550 miles I arrive in Alburquerque NM...
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    How hot at your marina

    Today here in Lake Havasus AZ, is it is in the triple digits at 117 degrees and tomorrow should be 119. A little hot for early June but at least it is a dry heat - it does make a difference .............. Thank goodness for A/C home, car, boat, bicycle (??) :facepalm:
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    For Sale: 2011 Yamaha F4 long shaft - perfect cond.

    Am selling my 2011 Yamaha F4 long shaft in perfect condition and still under warranty. It just had its required factory service performed last Fall at the Outboard shop in Alameda CA at a cost of $250 if memory serves me correctly. It only has a maximum of 20 to 25 hours on it and they retail...
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    Perkins manuals

    I am looking to find operating and service manuals for my Perkins Range 4 M 200TI engines circa 1991. Web searches have not been too helpful so any ideas are appreciated. Thanks
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    Pump out tip.

    Yesterday at Aqua Harbor Marina in MS the local dock hand earned his tip and I wanted to pass on his great solution for pumping out, especially if you have a lot of lift from the black tank to the outlet cap like I do, ie 10' After placing the suction head to the outlet and before turning it...
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    Wanted: WTB Rocna or Manson Supreme

    Looking to buy a Rocna (non Chinese made) or Manson Supreme in very good condition, prefer an 80lb but will consider a 60lb. Location for pick up in either CA or MS areas. Thanks :)
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    For Sale: 1981/2006 California 34 LRC for sale

    I am selling our 34 Californian that has been rated as one of the best examples of this model available today. It is a black hull and in excellent condition, I am only selling as we are buying a larger boat to finish the loop on this next year. Just some of the upgrades 1: 2006 includes...
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    Recommended stops for Delta trip

    I finally have a committed time frame from my wife :rolleyes: for an 8 day trip up to the Delta at the end of this month (Aug.) after the Americas Cup races are over. Having only limited time on the Delta prior to this trip I was hoping that we could get some recommended routes and stops...
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    Wanted: Hatteras 48 LRC - Wanted

    My wife and I are looking for a new boat and she really likes my firends Hatteras 48 LRC. If you know of one of these oldies but goodies for sale that is currently not on "Yachtworld" etc please shoot me an email. These boats come with a variety of power plants and in a variety of condition...
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    CA 34 shower faucet near eletrical panel

    I am going to be spending a lot of time on board this summer exploring the Delta area and all of its tributaries and I have this nagging thought I need help with. Last year I replaced the shower and sink faucets and keep thinking that if I were ever to develop a water leak where the water...
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    Fuel gauge / sender - sending me batty

    * My 34 Californian has a fuel tank, wiring or sender issue and I need some help. I have researched other links as well as sender issues on this site but mine seems a little weird. It is a twin John Diesel with two seperate tanks and both gauges were reading accurately until a couple of weeks...
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    Electronic upgrade

    We are new owners of an 81 34 Californian trawler and although the prevoius owner spent booko bucks on her with new engines, cockpit roof, davit crane, etc, etc, she does need some upgraded electronics. My question is what have others done with networking capabilites. Currently we have a...
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    Radar Mast Wanted

    I am looking for a radar mast for my Californian 34. Ideally it would be about 6 to 9 feet tall and hinged with the ability to add down facing lights and antennas as needed. Thanks
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