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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 5/1340 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 4/680 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 5/1079 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 10/1539 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 3/613 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 0/552 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 7/3121 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 17/3750 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 13/1626 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 2/668 I have a 2010 26M. I was trying to step the mast today when the starboard side aluminum spreader br
Display Engine Data LakeOntario270 at 4:07pm 05.18.19 Ask All Sailors 3/929 I have a brand new Axiom Chart plotter that will display engine data as long as it's on a NMEA 2000
Fuel lines Voyager1 at 1:53pm 05.18.19 Ask All Sailors 7/1038 I have an ODay 302 with yanmar 2gm20f. Had to remove my diesel tank to run new hose for the head. Wi
Best diesel fuel additive? Clydo at 1:52pm 05.18.19 Catalina 310 13/5141 Any suggestions between Biobar JF and Bioguard Plus 6? Clyde Thorington C310 # 245 ILEAN TOO San Jo
Took the 170 out today for the first time. Shorefun at 1:34pm 05.18.19 Day Sailers 15/2311 So forecasted winds were 7-10 around 10am and reducing some in time to around 5. I get there the wi
Tachometer troubles Weasel at 12:56pm 05.18.19 Engines and Propulsion 7/2294 Hi everyone! I have a problem with my tachometer. The tach needle does not move when the engine is
Excessive knocking w/Yanmar 11hp Scope at 12:40pm 05.18.19 Engines and Propulsion 5/1438 I just bought a 1978 Catalina 30 with a Yanmar 11 hp motor. It has a pretty good knock in her and I
Next Gen Marine Genset BigEasy at 10:44am 05.18.19 Ask All Sailors 25/3884 Anyone have any experience with Next Gen gensets as to quality, reliability, ease of installation '

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Upgrading to the Raymarine linear drive (2) kappykaplan at 8:23am 12.14.24 Not a Hunter, but here's what my installation looks like:
Is there a sequence for tightening keel bolts? BAD ORCA at 8:15am 12.14.24 Typically a tightening sequence is used when there is a chance to warp or improperly seat the compo
How much would you pay after survey? Rick D at 8:10am 12.14.24 You will enjoy your Vision 32. We had one for nine years. Consider joining Arizona Yacht Club.
How much would you pay after survey? ric3 at 8:01am 12.14.24 My plan is to sail and spend as much time as possible at the lake, join yacht club and possibly do s
Is there a sequence for tightening keel bolts? dmax at 7:43am 12.14.24 Start with the center bolts and work towards the ends, gradually tightening them as dlj says.
What grade VHF Antenna Coaxial Cable was used in 2000 Hunter 340 kappykaplan at 7:41am 12.14.24 I was prepared this morning to cut into headliner at the midpoint area, but not really looking forw
How much would you pay after survey? jssailem at 7:19am 12.14.24 @ric3 that is all relevant information and supports why you are asking the question. Is there a sho
How much would you pay after survey? ric3 at 7:10am 12.14.24 One of the issues I forgot to mention regarding the search for a boat is the main limitation. There
Hunter 27 Cockpit Instrument Access DHembree at 7:01am 12.14.24 It is the rectangular version and the image I sent is from the owner's manual, which I have. Is the
Look inside 1979, 25 Catalina JBP-PA at 6:58am 12.14.24 Lots of things can be done over winter. As you said, bring all the drawers, cupboard doors, companio
What grade VHF Antenna Coaxial Cable was used in 2000 Hunter 340 (7) sailcapt340 at 6:36am 12.14.24
What is "residual value"? Kings Gambit at 6:14am 12.14.24 It's my understanding that residual value is the value of an asset after it's working life is past.
Look inside 1979, 25 Catalina Indysailor at 6:01am 12.14.24 There's not much money or expertise required to get the interior to the point where you'd be pleased
Engine alignment needed Hayden Watson at 5:51am 12.14.24 You're right, so far. Follow the manual which I (and a few others) attached, and it tells you : -
Hunter 27 Cockpit Instrument Access kloudie1 at 5:39am 12.14.24 Instrument may be mounted with double sided tape after wires are fished through the space between bu
Ice Box Conversion kappykaplan at 5:16am 12.14.24 Friends who have installed SeaFrost units are extremely pleased with them :plus:
Ice Box Conversion dlochner at 4:59am 12.14.24 Yesterday I ordered a new refrigerator for my Sabre 362 from Seafrost. If plumbed correctly, two c
How much would you pay after survey? kappykaplan at 3:46am 12.14.24 They claim that Arizona has more boats per capita than any other state. It's true! :beer:
Need some search tips for Hunter site azambella at 9:39pm 12.13.24 Thanks all, We are in Salem, MA
Is there a sequence for tightening keel bolts? dLj at 9:28pm 12.13.24 Typically a tightening sequence is used when there is a chance to warp or improperly seat the compon

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