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310 ignition key switch Bob James at 7:36am 05.20.19 Catalina 310 11/2325 Using my best "nautical speak" (the Admiral loves it when I use technical terms like grab that 'thin
what is that? (1) kco at 7:08am 05.20.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 16/1938 Hello I'm new here, and hopefully will be soon a sailing beginner. I've only sailing dinghy a coupl
Volvo shaft seal Bluenose at 3:53am 05.20.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1216 Hello all, launched again for another year, thank heavens. Question on the Volvo shaft seal, does
Tape Glue Residue Jac123 at 2:31am 05.20.19 Ask All Sailors 3/453 We did some work on our wood this spring and now have glue from tape left over in some spots. Lookin
Beneteau relays and fuses, Battery isolator (2) mswatsonmd at 6:26pm 05.19.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/3871 I am wondering if anyone has an idea of what the different relays and fuses are in the house battery
What are these things? (1) kenr74 at 6:21pm 05.19.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1072 Ok, still new to sailing and another stupid question. Found these under the stove/sink of my 26D.
Rate my chainplates (5) Newbie3 at 6:12pm 05.19.19 Ask All Sailors 10/965 Hey so quick catch up... I got this Catalina 30. 78' super cheap. Practically free. I didn't bother
A question about transoms and motor mounts. Sandcut at 5:48pm 05.19.19 Ask All Sailors 4/613 A few months ago I bought a 1971 Macgregor 2-22. Since I am committed to finishing my current boat,
Interior wood reconditioning dennisv at 3:04pm 05.19.19 Bigger Boats 5/1343 OK gentlemen and ladies, need some help. The interior wood work on my ODay 28 is original. It is,
Universal 5411 and Campbell Sailer prop Mikem at 2:59pm 05.19.19 Ask All Sailors 4/681 My daughter has her heart set on a 1982 C30 with the Universal 5411. The current prop is a Gori two
CENTER BOARD ON AN 1983 O'Day 30 CHALLENGE twodzusfittings at 2:11pm 05.19.19 Bigger Boats 5/1081 My Centerboard won't go down. I'm in the water. The Line which comes up the tube in the cabin is ful
Deck Fill Cap Opener dkerphunter at 1:03pm 05.19.19 Parts Search 10/1543 We have deck fill caps that require a winch handle (8 point star shaped) to open when tightly screwe
Fresh water anode question (hot water tanks) CADude at 12:49pm 05.19.19 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/615 Does shocking the fresh water system with Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach) destroy the magnesium anode(s
Catalina 18 Winch and Keel Questions Dron at 12:44pm 05.19.19 Trailer Sailors 0/553 Hi - I just sold my Catalina 25 and am looking to buy a Capri 18. I have 2 questions: first, one b
Info needed on a 2001 Catalina 16 wing keel SoCalAngler at 11:48am 05.19.19 Trailer Sailors 7/3124 Looking to get back into a trailer sailing. As far as trailer sailors go, I've owned.... M17, Marin
Lazarette padlocks (1) helmfam at 11:25am 05.19.19 Ask All Sailors 17/3756 Anyone found a decent padlock that wont rust out after 6 months in the salt air? An ongoing problem
New batch of racers hatched! (3) Jackdaw at 7:49am 05.19.19 Racing 13/1634 Every year WYC runs a month-long series of seminars and OTW training for new club members/racers. Th
Battery bank locations........ NYSail at 5:13am 05.19.19 Ask All Sailors 6/567 hello all! So thinking about upgrading batteries.... currently house is two 4d lifeline agms locate
what's wrong here... (1) rpludwig at 2:45am 05.19.19 Catalina 22 16/2053 https://forums.sailboatowners.com/index.php?attachments/p1020653-jpg.136765
Broken Spreader P-townSailor at 9:43pm 05.18.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/669 I have a 2010 26M. I was trying to step the mast today when the starboard side aluminum spreader br

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Thanks for the book Peggie Hall Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 1:51pm 12.16.24 Glad you found useful information in it!
Diesel injector testing Michael Davis at 12:45pm 12.16.24 The engine is 30 years old but only has 934 hours on it. I've heard enough complaints regarding inj
Raw water strainer disaster waiting to happen Project_Mayhem at 12:42pm 12.16.24 You do want to consider the elbow you use. I started out with 5/8" hose for the inlet side.
Diesel injector testing Michael Davis at 12:40pm 12.16.24
Soft Deck Safety harry_sailor at 12:40pm 12.16.24 For those interested, I have followed through with the purchase of the boat. I'll be doing some more
Diesel injector testing Project_Mayhem at 12:27pm 12.16.24 The engine is 30 years old but only has 934 hours on it. I've heard enough complaints regarding inje
What will the Christmas holiday weather bring to the waters of the Chesapeake kappykaplan at 12:17pm 12.16.24 Yup that is what is going on. Don't think there will be much Christmas sailing just reading the man
Diesel injector testing Davidasailor26 at 11:43am 12.16.24 Do you know how many hours the current injectors have and if your engine has any problems indicative
What is "residual value"? FastOlson at 11:38am 12.16.24 Why do Underwriters then insist on a "Survey"? Probably more than one correct answer, but many yea
What grade VHF Antenna Coaxial Cable was used in 2000 Hunter 340 sailcapt340 at 11:35am 12.16.24 Their reply was you try about 150 times and then you finally get lucky! That just about sums it up
Diesel injector testing jssailem at 11:18am 12.16.24 Diesel engines are simple machines. They utilize atomized fuel, air, and compression to produce a co
Raw water strainer disaster waiting to happen jssailem at 11:10am 12.16.24
What will the Christmas holiday weather bring to the waters of the Chesapeake jssailem at 11:07am 12.16.24 Maybe a warm fire in the fireplace and a hot drink will help.
What will the Christmas holiday weather bring to the waters of the Chesapeake DRhoads at 11:03am 12.16.24 It feels like the typical changing winter weather on the Chesapeake, I remember Yup that is what i
Raw water strainer disaster waiting to happen Ward H at 10:56am 12.16.24 You do want to consider the elbow you use. I started out with 5/8" hose for the inlet side.
Diesel injector testing Project_Mayhem at 10:27am 12.16.24 Is flow testing the only way to test for proper function? Is there a reasonable way to figure out wh
Buying 423? ldd at 10:22am 12.16.24 Thanks NYsail
Upgrading to the Raymarine linear drive smokey73 at 9:47am 12.16.24 I have the rotary drive on my 1994 40.5 Installation was easy and did not cost an arm and a leg. I
How much would you pay after survey? ric3 at 9:25am 12.16.24 Thank you Will, Tally Ho and dLj!
Do you folks strap your boats to your trailers? h2o_snow at 9:12am 12.16.24 Absolutely yes. Boats will move on the bunks both forward and aft. Thousands of miles with the H26

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