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Engine Exhaust "Spit" Question Nodak7 at 5:20am 07.08.19 Big Boats 6/1255 We have a Yanmar 4JHE 54hp engine on our 2006 H41DS. As long as I have owned the the boat the exhaus
Do I need a new Alternator? ToddS at 10:08pm 07.07.19 Engines and Propulsion 17/2939 I'll be the first to admit that I'm a bit deficient when it comes to electrical know-how on my boat.
Pros and Cons of "New Design" armondo at 8:01pm 07.07.19 Catalina 22 16/2745 I am looking to purchase my first boat and have decided I really want a C22. I understand the diffe
new owner, Catalina 25 swing keel, found water inside bmwtourer at 7:54pm 07.07.19 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/706 hello I just bought 1977 C-25 swing keel in need of love... I found water in front of toilet in the
1989 First 35s5 anchor roller Mike H. at 5:23pm 07.07.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/440 Has anyone added a proper anchor roller to a First 35s5. The existing stem head fittings on these bo
Volvo Penta Model 2003. Where's the Zinc? Mike H. at 5:16pm 07.07.19 Ask All Sailors 5/693 I've been renewing the 1988 Volvo Penta Model 2003 on our 1989 Beneteau First 35s5. I can't find th
Need a solenoid for a Universal M18. sailingnc at 3:58pm 07.07.19 Catalina 30 6/891 My engine starts but keeps trying to turn over after starting up. Looking to replace the solenoid b
Leaking Coaming Box (2) ScubaGuy2 at 2:06pm 07.07.19 Catalina 22 11/3076 I have found I have a leak from the starboard coaming box (cockpit cubby hole). Basically where the
Great Lakes Cruiser (1) Jgizzy31 at 1:52pm 07.07.19 Ask An Oday Owner 16/5291 Hi all, Brand new to posting to the forum, even though I have used it endless resources for the last
Question about disc brake reverse solenoid (1) Tedd at 12:25pm 07.07.19 Trailer Sailors 4/841 I bought a disc brake conversion kit for my trailer from Blue Water Yachts. Installation of the roto
Hurricane Barry JamesG161 at 11:34am 07.07.19 Weather and Forecasting 30/3659 By Wednesday July 10, it will be forming several hundred miles South of Panama City FL. But there is
Cabin roof thickness Kensuds at 11:16am 07.07.19 Sirius 21/22 1/1477 Anybody know off hand how thick the fiberglass in the cabin roof is, so I can purchase the proper SS
Wiring multiple GFCI's CYQK at 10:10am 07.07.19 Ask All Sailors 24/3206 Want to install a GFCI on every outlet by using just the line terminals as is done in residential co
Alternator belt Mike Mc at 7:48am 07.07.19 Catalina 310 6/1443 Anybody know generic alternator belt from Napa Auto Parts for C310? Suggestions appreciated.
Camden Maine! (2) TomY at 4:49am 07.07.19 Destinations 6/2130 We first sailed into Camden over 20 years ago. I still recall a VHF transmission from a cheeky schoo
Universal Diesel dipstick caution (1) Sefuller at 3:10am 07.07.19 Ask All Sailors 3/531 I recently ordered a new dipstick for our Universal M50. When comparing the new to the old I first
What would you do? pumpkinpie at 9:40pm 07.06.19 Ask All Sailors 5/537 My electronics are 10 years old. Would you replace the electronics such as Chart Plotter, AutoPilot
Bottom painting question (2) dmosier at 8:40pm 07.06.19 Smaller Boats 2/529 I am painting the bottom of my Hunter 23. I was wondering if anyone had a good tip for working aroun
Water heater T&P valve problems Wanderwind at 6:47pm 07.06.19 Big Boats 64/6437 We've never had the water heater working correctly for the nearly 3 years we've owned our Passage 42
First 36.7 and battery wiring problem jarcher at 6:13pm 07.06.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 12/4133 Hi Owners... I'm adding an LFP battery bank to my First 36.7, and it will replace a FLA battery. Be

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Traveller on Catalina 16.5 Oldskoolguy at 6:55am 09.02.24 Yes that's one way. In fact, isn't that what the owner's manual you posted suggested? What might
Traveller on Catalina 16.5 Joe at 6:50am 09.02.24
3M 5200 thinwater at 5:21am 09.02.24 Oh no. Not this again! (5200 haters) Epoxy is permanent too. No on mentioned some of the very effe
Yanmar4JH4E engine dipstick levels jssailem at 4:14am 09.02.24 For our Canadian friend, that would be 1.23 liters. :)
Yanmar4JH4E engine dipstick levels Davidasailor26 at 3:47am 09.02.24 According to the manual at Yanmar 3JH4E Service Manual (Page 25 of 350) \| ManualsLib the effective c
Can someone tell me the make and model of this day sailer by picture? garymalmgren at 11:28pm 09.01.24 I am little late with my (irrelevant) reply. Firstly, in my view this is not a day sailer, but a sai
REPLACING OLD CHARTPLOTTER/GPS/AUTOPILOT/RADAR Georgedoyle at 9:22pm 09.01.24 The Raystar 125 has an internal battery that probably needs to be replaced. Take it apart and you wi
Catalina 16.5 mast support Oldskoolguy at 7:54pm 09.01.24
Catalina 16.5 mast support Crazy Dave Condon at 7:31pm 09.01.24 Picture of the transom please. Another of the transom with rudder fittings
Catalina 16.5 Mast Flotation (2) Oldskoolguy at 6:36pm 09.01.24 I just launched a new Catalina 16.5 and am wondering if that mast floats or if anyone has experienc
3M 5200 PeteT at 6:17pm 09.01.24 I used the 5200 on a backsplash in the galley. A friend leaned on it and ripped it right off the cou
REPLACING OLD CHARTPLOTTER/GPS/AUTOPILOT/RADAR catwithhat at 6:09pm 09.01.24 Same 2006 Beneteau. C80 is fading and Raystar 125 receiver gives wrong date. Scanner only lightly us
Electric Winch on a 42 Passage MFD at 5:55pm 09.01.24 12 years ago I would have blown off the idea of an electric winch on any sailboat but the big ones.
Traveller on Catalina 16.5 Oldskoolguy at 5:51pm 09.01.24 This boat does not have a track for the traveler. The mainsheet block runs on a piece of line, and
Traveller on Catalina 16.5 Oldskoolguy at 5:47pm 09.01.24 Why would you want to limit the traveller movement? When it is at the ends of its range, the travel
REPLACING OLD CHARTPLOTTER/GPS/AUTOPILOT/RADAR NYSail at 5:16pm 09.01.24
REPLACING OLD CHARTPLOTTER/GPS/AUTOPILOT/RADAR catwithhat at 4:58pm 09.01.24 I have a 2007 H41AC. When we bought it, it had mostly Raymarine equipment - ST60+ Wind, Depth and S
What kind of propane regulator to use? Rich Stidger at 3:43pm 09.01.24 I don't have a picture of the refill adapter, so I will describe it. Listed in order of connection:
Halyard lines for a rudder capri 16.5 jssailem at 3:40pm 09.01.24 On my Montgomery 15, I attached a bungee to the wood rudder. It held the rudder down in place. If I
Cabin ceiling vent latch part Rich Stidger at 3:13pm 09.01.24 If this is from a Lewmar Hatch, try Hatchmasters. https://hatchmasters.com/product-category/lewmar

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