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Seacock Quality... Replace?--Currently on the hard.   (3)
testingthewaters91 at 7:22pm 07.06.25
Here is what I was floating on before.
Seacock Quality... Replace?--Currently on the hard.
testingthewaters91 at 7:19pm 07.06.25
I think the prior 4 four posts are ignoring the above part of the OP's post #111. He is working to
How long til your 3GM starts?
Dalestr at 7:13pm 07.06.25
The Yanmar Multi cylinder GM SERIES engines were entirely without a preheating mechanism. They can
Water under engine while motoring -- shaft seal leak? [Photos attached]   (7)
testingthewaters91 at 7:06pm 07.06.25
Hey everyone, Did an oil change today on my boat. The old oil came out black with a milky layer on
Anchor Swivel
thinwater at 6:34pm 07.06.25
I had a swivel on my PDQ. Then I found a crack in it, when changing anchors. Never had one after tha
Belt adjustment on my Perkins M30 engine beneteau 351   (2)
Dalestr at 6:12pm 07.06.25
Keven, it appears that your alternator is using a shorter belt to keep it clear of the bulkhead at r
Circumnavigating Vancouver Island   (3)
Michael Davis at 5:22pm 07.06.25
Port Neville to Lagoon Cove. Motored from Port Neville, bucked the tide and a 15/ 17 kt headwind for
Replacement LED anchor bulb (and deck light bulb)
surfstud31 at 5:05pm 07.06.25
You might be better off replacing the light fixtures as well. I found on my 1995 Beneateau that the
Electric fuel pump to replace lift pump Yanmar 3GM30F
Dalestr at 4:56pm 07.06.25
What should be done with the lift pump once bypassed? Leave it mounted? You could leave the lift p
A great mast raising system
seb at 4:25pm 07.06.25
Thats's a fabulous system and I decided there's no way I can go on living without this...lol. How
Air conditioning
SVEclipse at 4:13pm 07.06.25
Awesome. Be sure to report how well it does. I tried one of those, but I had it in the cockpit with
Anchor Swivel
Terry Cox at 4:09pm 07.06.25
What size anchor swivel should I be using? Our 35,000 pound boat with a 40 pound Danforth anchor n
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Maine Sail at 4:05pm 07.06.25
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shemandr at 3:18pm 07.06.25
On our Ranger 29, a masthead rig, we used to sail with the 110 jib and no main on windy days. That
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Davidasailor26 at 3:02pm 07.06.25
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Rich Stidger at 2:34pm 07.06.25
Agree. A swivel is not needed in most cases. However, if you have an all-chain anchor rode, I find
Headmate kit
gwoolverton at 2:13pm 07.06.25
I still have to original head, made by Wilcox Crittenden. Do you still have that rebuild kit? Thanks
Anchor Swivel
BigEasy at 1:15pm 07.06.25
Why do you want an anchor swivel? For the vast majority of sailors, a swivel is not needed. Ag
Anchor Swivel
dLj at 1:05pm 07.06.25
Hello I just purchased a 1985 C&C 32,I have a 25 pound plow anchor. What size anchor swivel should

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