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1989 First 35s5 anchor roller Mike H. at 5:23pm 07.07.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/461 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 5/751 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 6/935 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 11/3157 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 16/5530 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 4/863 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 30/3914 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 1/1532 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 24/3346 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 6/1523 Anybody know generic alternator belt from Napa Auto Parts for C310? Suggestions appreciated.
Camden Maine! (2) TomY at 4:49am 07.07.19 Destinations 6/2258 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 3/553 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 5/580 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 2/542 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 64/6733 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 12/4291 Hi Owners... I'm adding an LFP battery bank to my First 36.7, and it will replace a FLA battery. Be
Swamped Outboard... agprice22 at 5:57pm 07.06.19 Ask All Sailors 7/784 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 36/4296 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 5/1913 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 26/3571 Hello, I've been trying to get my 2gm going after letting it sit all winter. When I turn it over, i

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Wrapping a stainless tank in fiberglass Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 5:43pm 10.22.24 There's something that everyone has overlooked: it's only a 5 gallon tank. He doesn't have that m
My rudder broke off dLj at 5:13pm 10.22.24 The boat was on a mooring buoy. Is that a clause in your policy? dj
A Fall adventure for a Sailor and his wife shemandr at 5:03pm 10.22.24
Axle length Crazy Dave Condon at 4:59pm 10.22.24 The axle is one with brakes same as the hunter 260 trailer built by Magic Tilt. I suggested calling
A Fall adventure for a Sailor and his wife jssailem at 4:01pm 10.22.24 It was a great experience. We had the place to ourselves. Met some interesting folk who are working
Wrapping a stainless tank in fiberglass dLj at 3:56pm 10.22.24 Can you expound on this? As for the genius comment, I can't tell if my sense of humor is off or
Universal M25XP dies after 30 to 40 minutes Steve_Catalina at 3:26pm 10.22.24 when you replaced the tank was there a screen on the end of the fuel pick-up tube. if so I would sug
Yanmar engine life shemandr at 3:25pm 10.22.24 I think I heard the number 20,000 hours from the Mack Boring course. That's basically a lifetime fo
Winterising dLj at 3:02pm 10.22.24
Wrapping a stainless tank in fiberglass dLj at 2:59pm 10.22.24
Winterising Davidasailor26 at 2:40pm 10.22.24
Wrapping a stainless tank in fiberglass baycloud at 2:37pm 10.22.24
Winterising dLj at 2:36pm 10.22.24 One note on that - The -50 rating is the temperature where the AF freezes solid enough to burst met
Toilet Intake Hose ....modification Richard19068 at 2:15pm 10.22.24 There's very little if any UV damage to anything INSIDE a boat...You can use nylon anywhere below d
Winterising Davidasailor26 at 1:23pm 10.22.24 While I don't know when it actually gets solid, it is below the -50. Damage only occurs when the li
Winterising Art12050 at 1:22pm 10.22.24
1996 Hunter 26 v-berth and aft berth cushion redo LaDonaMina at 1:13pm 10.22.24 That looks really good. So this is faux leather now? Ultraleather is the standard material used in
Winterising Don S/V ILLusion at 12:31pm 10.22.24
Yanmar engine life Rick D at 12:21pm 10.22.24 For a couple of well-spent dollars, you could have a mechanic check it out. FWIW, I once had an O'Da
Wrapping a stainless tank in fiberglass Davidasailor26 at 12:15pm 10.22.24

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