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Update on home HF counterpoise Brian D at 11:59am 01.09.19 SSB and Ham Operators 14/2505 After much study to include the webpage I made regarding the KISS-SSB, I tried a new-to-me counterpo
Need help with old depth finder. (2) Chimera64180 at 10:45am 01.09.19 Ask All Sailors 20/1372 So this could be the original depther finder on my 1986 Compac 23. I dont know the brand. The It
Forgot to fog my outboard, what's the worst that can happen? bgstar19 at 9:52am 01.09.19 Engines and Propulsion 15/5986 I forgot to fog my 5 hp 2-stroke Mercury outboard motor when I put it away for winter storage, what'
423 Fridge Pump KeelMePlz at 8:42am 01.09.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/859 Greetings, me fridge pump has stopped working. Manual says there is a fuse but not where it is. I
Insurance while racing sailboatracer at 8:12am 01.09.19 Ask All Sailors 8/1947 If you race your boat, does your yacht club or racing organization require you to have liability ins
Line Cutter for Prop -Caravelle TaborKP! at 6:04am 01.09.19 Alden Questions, Answers and Advice 1/1502 Does anyone have experience with a line cutter for the prop shaft. Have looked at a few, but curiou
THE HUNTER 23.5 THE BEAM ARE ALL IN WOOD? (4) JAVIER DAVILA at 5:09am 01.09.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/410 WHO COULD HELP ME? I HAVE A DOUBT REFERRING TO THE HULL OF HUNTER 23.5? I AM FOR BUYING ONE AND I SE
Strange oil pressure fluctuations geoffschultz at 3:52am 01.09.19 Ask All Sailors 17/3458 I have a 1997 Yanmar 3JH2-T(B)E turbo motor in my Freedom 40/40 and when I start it up, the oil pres
Exhaust vented loop parts (1) MarkSails21 at 7:17pm 01.08.19 Ask All Sailors 3/558 Anyone know where I can get the parts for the Exhaust Vented Loop on a Yanmar 3gm30f ? What was ther
Need help on this filter (3) s/v milou at 5:58pm 01.08.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/3322 1983 First 38, 4108 Perkins Need info on this pre filter, trying to figure out if there is a filter
Catalinas rule (1) Tom J at 5:41pm 01.08.19 Catalina 310 51/4266 A few years ago, the six slips available for sailboats at our yacht club, four of them were Catalina
Alden Caravelle for sale in Panama. (1) TomY at 5:15am 01.08.19 Alden General Chat 8/4065 Recently posted for sale online on the Alden Yachts facebook page. Ad says Price reduced to $55,00
Engine exhaust GABristol29 at 5:14am 01.08.19 Ask All Sailors 17/2631 PO installed a Yanmar 3GM30F in my Bristol 29. He glassed over his exhaust throughhull which appear
Bilge pump wiring question wyctoronto at 4:55am 01.08.19 Big Boats 7/727 installing new Rule with no float. I have 2 browns and a yellow coming into the bilge and the Rule h
Searching for the correct size electric windlass Noyrt at 10:50pm 01.07.19 Ask All Sailors 34/2375 Need some help still in choosing a correct power windlass. Any help appreciated... Here is what we h
Pearson 28-1 stanchion rebedding marvy1 at 9:38pm 01.07.19 Pearson 3/1326 Hi - now that I have her out of the water, I have noticed that the stanchion over the galley on the
Universal engine harness upgrade - here's why (1) Sefuller at 7:07pm 01.07.19 Ask All Sailors 14/1909 There are lots of threads about the importance of replacing or upgrading the engine panel wiring on
Windlass on a 322 NY BIMBO at 4:59pm 01.07.19 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1542 I am looking for advice on mounting a windlass on my O'Day 322. I am thinking that I will mount it o
Hunter 49 performance Laid-back at 1:33pm 01.07.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/699 I am considering purchasing a Hunter 49. Would appreciate any input from owners as to sailing perfor
Colorado winter sail (1) Allowishish at 11:42am 01.07.19 Destinations 23/2719 we keep our Catalina 27 on lake Pueblo year round and last Saturday was one of those majical days. v

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I Need a Surveyor Recommendation in Nanaimo, British Columbia?? Prairie Virgin Sailor at 2:51pm 04.18.24 I would not recommend SV Marine unless you are just trying to satisfy an insurance requirement. Cur
I Need a Surveyor Recommendation in Nanaimo, British Columbia?? elink at 2:30pm 04.18.24 I would not recommend SV Marine unless you are just trying to satisfy an insurance requirement. Curs
Update on hose replacement, and follow-up question chriscampbell at 2:30pm 04.18.24 I think your "terrible" drawing is much better than the manual's drawing. In the manual drawing, t
Update on hose replacement, and follow-up question Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:29pm 04.18.24 That drawing from your manual only makes my case that boat builders are the WORST sanitation plumber
Stem Fitting (1) mashmaster at 2:16pm 04.18.24 Here is a picture from the top.
Update on hose replacement, and follow-up question Ralph Johnstone at 2:12pm 04.18.24 Also, just found this from the manual. I think your "terrible" drawing is much better than the ma
Update on hose replacement, and follow-up question (1) chriscampbell at 2:04pm 04.18.24 What's the distance from the toilet to tank? What's the make/model of your toilet? --Peggie Also,
Update on hose replacement, and follow-up question chriscampbell at 2:00pm 04.18.24 What's the distance from the toilet to tank? What's the make/model of your toilet? --Peggie I'm n
Update on hose replacement, and follow-up question Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 1:57pm 04.18.24 Eliminating the sag still leaves you with an uphill run at the end of the toilet discharge line whic
over starting line early Davidasailor26 at 1:50pm 04.18.24
Selden Boom - Excess Play in Gooseneck Clevis Pin? (3) dkinzer at 1:13pm 04.18.24 I finished making the new hinge pin (out of 316 stainless) for the boom and installed it today. I de
Update on hose replacement, and follow-up question (1) chriscampbell at 1:03pm 04.18.24 There is a solution to an uphill run from the toilet to the tank that has no sags in it: I don't
1987 Hunter 23 Rebuild rgranger at 12:45pm 04.18.24 mineral oil will help with the carpet glue. Goof off and other similar products are mostly mineral
Aquarius shemandr at 12:37pm 04.18.24 There are several versions. 'Course I don't which you have. But it looks like it might not have sp
Blower Vent Hose (1) Ralph Johnstone at 12:36pm 04.18.24 Noise may be a problem under some circumstances. Read on ........................
Update on hose replacement, and follow-up question Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 11:57am 04.18.24 There is a solution to an uphill run from the toilet to the tank that has no sags in it: I don't
Hunter 23.5 new windows Ralph Johnstone at 10:39am 04.18.24 Use temporary screws with clearance as per @shemandr
Update on hose replacement, and follow-up question shemandr at 10:34am 04.18.24 Ideally from the loop to the tank should be downhill so waste doesn't stay in the hose. In my H356
Update on hose replacement, and follow-up question Ralph Johnstone at 10:33am 04.18.24 I've got roughly the same thing. You can't control differences in elevation. Use supports (foam
Hunter 23.5 new windows (1) JBP-PA at 10:31am 04.18.24 When I replaced my front window, I weighted the window in a warm place for several weeks to give it

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