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autohelm st4000 problems woodzy at 7:11am 08.18.19 Mid-Size Boats 15/2839 My autohelm st4000 has always worked. Now its started to read about 100 deg. different than what my
Balmar SG200 Problem Sefuller at 5:58am 08.18.19 Musings With Maine Sail 44/13693 On our new boat, our Balmar SG200 goes goes from 100% soc to less than 75% soc over the course of a
FUEL CONSUMPTION twodzusfittings at 3:24am 08.18.19 Bigger Boats 20/5061 I'm curious to know what the fuel consumption is on a 1983 O'day 30 is based on my guess 2000 rpm on
Removing silicone caulk!?!? gfroch at 6:57pm 08.17.19 Catalina 30 5/1197 I'm in the process of replacing the coaming tread on my '87 30 trbs. I'm replacing the teak with sta
H37c mainsail needed Jaxg at 4:34pm 08.17.19 The Cherubini Hunters 5/890
Awful! rgranger at 1:59pm 08.17.19 Weather and Forecasting 15/1287 I have the weekend off. First time in four weeks. Windy is showing a 1 mph "breeze" with a temp
I know the weather... It can't hurt me jssailem at 11:25am 08.17.19 Weather and Forecasting 3/742 Just when we thought it was safe... We avoided flying on a Boeing 800 Max... We chose a flight with
Re-engined boat developed water in oil. Can it be heat exchanger? teamspoad at 10:53am 08.17.19 Engines and Propulsion 5/850 ~~~I REALIZE THE LIKELIHOOD OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET, OR HEAD ISSUE, BUT....""""~~~ Hi, I don't know
Why are there green streaks in my sky... Is the moon really made of Green Cheese and someone is sampling it? (1) jssailem at 9:58am 08.17.19 Weather and Forecasting 5/1863 We live in exciting times for a sky gazer. This month is the month of Meteor showers. The most promi
H41DS vs.........what? Tim Mills at 9:31am 08.17.19 Big Boats 20/2927 I am considering a bigger boat than my current 2004 H36. I am looking at either an H41DS or a much o
Toilet flap valve and flat gasket. (2) Rich Stidger at 8:56am 08.17.19 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 3/589 One toilet flapper valve and a flat gasket with a hole. I think it may be Wilcox Crittenden, but I
Bronze slotted intake scoop (2) Rich Stidger at 8:52am 08.17.19 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 0/828 One NEW Bronze scoop. Free, you just pay shipping. Send a PM if interested.
Restore or not? (3) JamesG161 at 8:50am 08.17.19 Ask All Sailors 16/2187 Looks like Brass to me. Jim... PS: Modern version PERKO Inc. - Catalog - Navigation Lights - Whit
Hella 2984 series lenses (2) Rich Stidger at 8:50am 08.17.19 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 0/654 Red, Green, and White lenses for the Hella 2984 Series Nav lights. All in good shape. I will also s
Electrical Issues mkolakoski at 7:46am 08.17.19 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/810
Paint removal Rangerick at 7:31am 08.17.19 S2 15/2521 The blue paint on my 1976 S2 8.0C is coming off and there is a red color showing thru. I removed so
One for the Chesey Guys shemandr at 6:24am 08.17.19 Ask All Sailors 7/872 There is a local boating magazine Long Island Boating World which had an article regarding the USS S
H260 Tack, GBGraham at 5:15am 08.17.19 Smaller Boats 16/2239 I'm looking for inspiration please. I've tried with a search to no avail. How do you guy's attach, a
Port pumpkinpie at 8:29pm 08.16.19 Ask All Sailors 5/506 .
Navigation anomolies higgs at 7:26pm 08.16.19 Ask All Sailors 33/2671 Caught in heavy fog today on an 18 mile passage along the south shore of Lake Ontario from Niagara o

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New Campbell Sailer Prop SycloneDriver at 3:45pm 07.22.24 Now that I've had the new prop on for a while, here are my thoughts. 1. It seems to be a little f
Hunter 28 on the Great Lakes? (1) Tally Ho at 3:40pm 07.22.24 Follow up question @matts997 and @Tally Ho You said the 280 was your first boat. What prompted the
House batteries switch not turning DC panel on? Lusitano at 3:40pm 07.22.24 My start battery has a switch The boat has a start battery switch and a house battery switch (2 de
House batteries switch not turning DC panel on? Lusitano at 3:37pm 07.22.24 You should trace out the wires and switches and draw a schematic diagram. Then you would understan
House batteries switch not turning DC panel on? jviss at 3:30pm 07.22.24 You should trace out the wires and switches and draw a schematic diagram. Then you would understand
House batteries switch not turning DC panel on? Lusitano at 3:28pm 07.22.24 I assume this is a new or "new to you" boat Please explain exactly what you mean. Your question is
To swivel or not to swivel Captain Larry-DH at 3:16pm 07.22.24 I think @dLj hit it. A swivel helps If you Are leaving your anchor down for an extended stay It
Catalina 30 traviler shive SycloneDriver at 3:15pm 07.22.24 Oh, I'm very sorry! I was just being a spelling Nazi dick! :) No worries
House batteries switch not turning DC panel on? Lusitano at 3:15pm 07.22.24 I assume this is a new or "new to you" boat Please explain exactly what you mean. Your question is
2008 Hunter 33 ice box ADW-Canada at 2:50pm 07.22.24 Thanks All. I ordered a 2957 from Amazon and it fit like a glove. I also tried ordering one size s
My boat stinks! Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:47pm 07.22.24 Permeated sanitation hoses are only one of the common sources of odor on a boat. Bilges in serious
New winches install ? Project_Mayhem at 2:26pm 07.22.24 I have 40's on a 25' boat but even with them I have to use the lower gear sometimes
Fresh Water Leak Don S/V ILLusion at 2:23pm 07.22.24 That sucks. It can be very frustrating. What kind of plumbing have you, I mean, what kind of tubi
2008 Hunter 33 ice box (1) kbgunn at 2:20pm 07.22.24 The trashcan on my boat is a Rubbermaid 2957.
Catalina 30 traviler shive jviss at 2:18pm 07.22.24 Thanks for that. I've never been good a spelling. I usually check it if in doubt but I got frustr
Fresh Water Leak jviss at 2:17pm 07.22.24 That sucks. It can be very frustrating. What kind of plumbing have you, I mean, what kind of tubin
Catalina 30 traviler shive SycloneDriver at 2:04pm 07.22.24 Like what @Don Guillette said: I did this on a C36, great upgrade and good value. BTW, "sheave" an
Catalina 30 traviler shive SycloneDriver at 2:00pm 07.22.24 Your friend should consider replacing the curved track system with the Garhauer straight track. The
HIN Location - Other then the Aft Starboard Stern Nodak7 at 1:53pm 07.22.24 If you registered your boat with the Coast Guard, they have your HIN # Jim... I have the HIN it i
New winches install ? jviss at 1:43pm 07.22.24 Wow, I think 40's are too big for a 27.

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