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Swamped Outboard... agprice22 at 5:57pm 07.06.19 Ask All Sailors 7/739 I experienced a swamped outboard for the first time last weekend. Considering we are lake sailing, I
Alternator amperage question Tkman at 3:16pm 07.06.19 Catalina 30 36/4043 I have an 1987 Catalina 30 mk2 and have been fixing the electrical deficiencies associated with the
Sirocco S15 spreader base fitting. Donovanjose at 2:48pm 07.06.19 Other Sailboats 5/1872 Could anyone tell me where I can buy original, or re-designed fittings for securing the spreaders on
Yanmar fuel injection question Tartan 30 at 12:10pm 07.06.19 Ask All Sailors 26/3388 Hello, I've been trying to get my 2gm going after letting it sit all winter. When I turn it over, i
Simple anchor/chain wash down Slipin Away at 11:12am 07.06.19 Big Boats 4/925 Looking for an easy solution for a washdown pump. Look at my entry in "owner mods Hunter 45cc" No
What is my Catalina CAPRI 13 really worth? caladyleo at 9:51am 07.06.19 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1625 I am considering selling my 1994 Catalina Capri 13 which I purchased new in 1994 with its trailer.
Add toe rails aft on Cat 30 tugnut at 9:33am 07.06.19 Catalina 30 0/487 Have recently purchased a 1990 Cat 30 MkII. There are no toe rails aft of the cabin to prevent a foo
IC30 Regatta 8/2-8/4 Racine, WI jnorten at 8:33am 07.06.19 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/455 Hello, If you have a C30, 309, or 310, and your boat is on Lake Michigan, then consider bringing yo
YANMAR 3JH3E ENGINE MOUNTS BIGUA at 7:14am 07.06.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1696 I Have a doubt about the engine mounts in my Hunter 380, the motor is a Yanmar 3JH3E, the original
Lubrication of furling line catalanc at 6:38am 07.06.19 Ask All Sailors 21/2149 I have a CDI furler on my catalina 22 MKII and it sometimes gets stuck and/or is a bit difficult to
Why doesn't my AIS position update on marinetraffic.com? jviss at 6:30am 07.06.19 Ask All Sailors 46/10665 Last update 7/4. It's been on for about an hour now. Is there update really that slow?
Refitting strut/P bracket Catalina 30 pt 1 pullark at 6:00am 07.06.19 Catalina 30 5/934 Hi All, I would like to tap into collective wisdom on this forum about my current challenge. Short h
Drive in boat wash Mark Maulden at 7:56pm 07.05.19 Ask All Sailors 7/2041 Driveinboatwash.com we are in Sydney BC for a few days and saw this. Wonder how it does with the bar
1973 Oday 23 mainsheet controls Bboo at 5:42pm 07.05.19 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1622 I am renovating a 1973 Oday 23 and have gotten to the mainsheet controls rigging. It looks like the
Fridge Drain cece721 at 1:19pm 07.05.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1126 We just purchased a 423. The drain in the fridge backed up and stunk! Fixed that but any suggestio
How to rig the mainsail and topping lift to prevent jamming (1) Mathilde at 12:45pm 07.05.19 Ask A Catalina Owner 12/6714 I am looking for some advice on how to rig the topping lift and main halyard at the top of the mast
Patents for sailboat mast raising systems and telescoping masts (for nerds) DrJudyB at 12:04pm 07.05.19 Ask All Sailors 24/5442 Hi all, I did some online patent research recently on the topic of telescoping masts and mast raisi
Leaking forward fresh water tank - Beneteau 423 cest le bon at 10:24am 07.05.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/2335 I have a 2006 Beneteau 423 and the forward fresh water tank has developed a number of leaks in the l
Which truck for hauling a trailer sailer? tmleadr03 at 8:46am 07.05.19 Trailer Sailors 22/2342 So currently I am pulling a 26ft Sailboat. Dry weight of the boat is 3300 lbs. Figure the trailer
Cracks in Capri 16.5 at mast step under deck mjdrifter at 8:21am 07.05.19 Smaller Boats 4/1535 I am looking at a fairly new Capri 16.5 that otherwise looks in excellent shape but that has some li

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H26 Anchor light + Wind vane + kickup rudder Chiriqui at 3:00pm 09.01.24 Aaaa so others have the same issue. Oh so the gas strut is for obstacales in the water that might po
What kind of propane regulator to use? jssailem at 2:56pm 09.01.24 I liked that tube idea when you first posted it a while back. I think I'll do the same as I finish o
Cabin ceiling vent latch part dlochner at 2:47pm 09.01.24 If this is from a Lewmar Hatch, try Hatchmasters. https://hatchmasters.com/product-category/lewmar-
Cabin ceiling vent latch part Rich Stidger at 2:38pm 09.01.24
What kind of propane regulator to use? (4) Rich Stidger at 2:23pm 09.01.24 Prior to my 2017 altercation with a helm less fishing boat, I had two tanks attached to the stern p
3M 5200 dlochner at 1:53pm 09.01.24
Weather Helm while Broad Reaching w/ only headsail? dmdiehl64 at 1:47pm 09.01.24 You already solved it but weather helm is just an imbalance between center of lateral resistance and
What kind of propane regulator to use? (2) jssailem at 1:46pm 09.01.24 Prior to my 2017 altercation with a helm less fishing boat, I had two tanks attached to the stern pu
How to chart a course across Lake Ontario jssailem at 1:36pm 09.01.24 Maybe. For most boaters I would debate that. :oops: I can agree Larry. When an individual does no
Side Power/ Sleipner S-Link Cables dlochner at 1:36pm 09.01.24 Maybe. N2K is based on CAN Bus and these are CAN Bus cables. To be certain you should contact the co
Identify these portlights? Hood, Pompanette, Bomar? jviss at 1:24pm 09.01.24 Same here, balsa cored deck. Just recently pulled a deck hatch and resealed it. Used lots of Sika
How to chart a course across Lake Ontario Captain Larry-DH at 1:10pm 09.01.24 They are a safety tool when electrical systems go on the fritz. Maybe. For most boaters I would de
H26 Anchor light + Wind vane + kickup rudder pgandw at 12:14pm 09.01.24 Looks identical in function to the Ruddercraft rudder on my Mariner. It takes a bit of pull to get
How to chart a course across Lake Ontario capta at 11:33am 09.01.24 Are you trying to sail "under the radar" or do you just wish to take a pleasure cruise? Quite a bit
Water pump leaking - Catalina 30 (universal M25) ChrisVR1994 at 10:32am 09.01.24 Thank you all. This is all very helpful information.
Water pump leaking - Catalina 30 (universal M25) Stu Jackson at 10:25am 09.01.24 Here's how to for your oberdorfer pump: Oberdorfer Pump Rebuild 101 - Mysteries of the Oberdorfer -
3M 5200 Don S/V ILLusion at 9:54am 09.01.24
What kind of propane regulator to use? Rich Stidger at 9:46am 09.01.24 Back to GAS... I found this 2-stage Propane regulator. $37 seemed too good to be true. I just recei
Water pump leaking - Catalina 30 (universal M25) JoeWhite at 9:35am 09.01.24 I would recommend not running the engine and replacing the seals as soon as possible as the salt wat
3M 5200 Foswick at 9:12am 09.01.24 They've been talking about this "ban" for years. I don't know the reality of it, but I would say th

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