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411 steering console SVPardonMyFrench at 9:22am 02.17.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/713 Hi all I don't understand why the steering console in the 411 is so big and bulky, taking so much o
O'day Widgeon Rigging and Centerboard video CentralMich. at 7:28am 02.17.19 Day Sailers 0/1806 Here is a Video I made where I go over the rigging and a few other things including how the centerbo
Self tailing winch conversion hook at 6:16am 02.17.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 27/11872 Barton Marine makes a self tailing winch conversion that they call "Winchers". I have a Mac 25 and s
Electrical upgrades in process (7) Sefuller at 5:28am 02.17.19 Ask All Sailors 20/1646 Working on some electrical and aesthetic updates on our recent acquisition. At some point in it's h
Documentation question Sefuller at 4:55am 02.17.19 Ask All Sailors 12/1119 In the process of applying for documentation for a boat not previously documented. CG-1258, section
Used Westerbeke 30B mhberinger at 7:45pm 02.16.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/4971 Hi Everyone, I recently purchased a used Beneteau 361 which came with a Westerbeke 30B that had 1,8
Raw water cooling question edgarcia2002 at 7:06pm 02.16.19 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/679 Hi everyone, While performing routine maintenance on my Atomic 5411 I noticed hose between the the b
88 Hunter legend chart table chair riversloth at 4:59pm 02.16.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 16/2140 I Bought a 88 hunter legend and It does not have the chart table chair. There is an Air Conditioner
New galley sink for O'Day 34' Windchime2 at 4:06pm 02.16.19 Ask An Oday Owner 3/592
Thruhull backer blocks dakno at 11:36am 02.16.19 Big Boats 11/1096 Hello all. I have a 08 H41 and the plywood backer blocks for the genset and engine thruhulls are in
new oday owner sailherr at 10:51am 02.16.19 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1184 Just purchased a 1976 Oday 28. Boat is in very good condition but needs some updating on running ri
Reefing and outhaul Rxsail at 9:52am 02.16.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/1169 For some reason the original owner removed the reefing system and outhaul from my 30T. I have Cunni
Broken Dream Treyolsen at 9:19am 02.16.19 Ask All Sailors 18/1785 Does there really come a time when a man with a dream should step back and say to himself "just give
Quick question about mast step for 146 KeukaSailer at 8:08am 02.16.19 Day Sailers 2/712 Hello all! Bought my 146 last year and with alot of advice from here, got her all fixed up and out o
Navionics vs C-Map Deleted member 117556 at 6:26am 02.16.19 Catalina 310 7/2338 Was wondering if anyone has experience between these two charting software? I will need to choose on
B&R Rig Tension Don Lucas at 4:54am 02.16.19 Big Boats 58/9900 Recently had my mast on my 410 off. After it was reinstalled the tension seems a lot different (I ha
376 microwave Randy R at 12:32am 02.16.19 Big Boats 3/773 our 376 has had the microwave replaced with a smaller unit, does anyone know of a microwave that fi
Broken plastic Yanmar transmission dipstick cap?? (4) bobatkins at 4:58pm 02.15.19 Engines and Propulsion 0/10 Is your Yanmar dipstick cap broken at the threads like the one below? http://caribluemarine.com/ima
Navionics Chart Card Subscription Sale - Ends 28 Feb Hello Below at 3:05pm 02.15.19 Ask All Sailors 4/566 Until the end of Feb, all Navionics chart card subscriptions are on sale for $49.99 (USD). It had
Movement in hull when on the hard Akapeterc at 1:47pm 02.15.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/949 My yacht has just gone up on the hard and I noticed that the bedroom door at the bow that was almost

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Yanmar 2gm20f - Suspected fuel line blockage Dalliance at 7:33am 09.17.24 I added an in-line convenience shut-off valve right at the inlet to the Racor primary filter/separat
Throttle lever tension Dalliance at 7:08am 09.17.24
Hunter 34 Refit Help jk kudera at 7:01am 09.17.24 hi, welcome , I had leaks from the 100 bolts that hold the jib tracks, make sure you check them for
LYNNETTE, an Eggemoggin 47. Tally Ho at 6:12am 09.17.24
LYNNETTE, an Eggemoggin 47. Concordia at 6:00am 09.17.24 Feminine or female? (A useful distinction also when tasting wines.)
2012 50' Hunter - where is the bow thruster fuse? sailme88 at 3:54am 09.17.24 On occasion seaweed will wrap on our prop. Simply sailing thru it can cause it to attach. Could be
Cruising the Ditch will be getting easier Terry Cox at 3:52am 09.17.24 Thanks for the tip, Stu. I'll look into it.
2012 50' Hunter - where is the bow thruster fuse? MFD at 10:17pm 09.16.24 Not sure what you mean by 'power', there is often a 'black box' or 'brain' electric module involved
1982 Tartan 33R Prop Shaft Coupling Ralph Johnstone at 10:08pm 09.16.24 @Ralph Johnstone do you remember that thread in the last coupe of weeks. What made it difficult t
Edson steering, Catalina 250: conduit blocking rudder chrbrown at 9:38pm 09.16.24 I have a similar push-pull on my 96 C250. It was also loose like yours with the rubber bushing broke
Sore eyes after day of sailing. BAD ORCA at 9:06pm 09.16.24 Polarized wrap around sunglasses. These block the glare from almost all directions and reduce the a
Sore eyes after day of sailing. BAD ORCA at 8:58pm 09.16.24 Polarized wrap around sunglasses. These block the glare from almost all directions and reduce the a
1982 Tartan 33R Prop Shaft Coupling Ralph Johnstone at 8:44pm 09.16.24 Interesting device : https://federalmarinemotors.com/how-it-works
Sore eyes after day of sailing. BAD ORCA at 8:43pm 09.16.24 Sunblock rubbed into your eyes? I dont think so. Its been a recurring problem for a few years now
Cruising the Ditch will be getting easier Stu Jackson at 8:31pm 09.16.24 Hey, thanks for the article, John. Good to know info. Terry, somehow I got on Waggoners' email li
How can I improve the rigging of my mainsail? shaant01 at 8:24pm 09.16.24 It is hard to tell from the photo you posted, but it looks like there may have been a swivel piece/
315 Question: What light wind Sail are you using to handle beam to broad reach? Furling Genneker, Doyle UPS, Code 0, whisker pole on the Genoa? JRT at 8:18pm 09.16.24 I'm not as experienced, but after talking with Precision sail, I went with a Code 0 made for my boa
1982 Tartan 33R Prop Shaft Coupling Schwarz633 at 7:04pm 09.16.24 That's it. The website works, they must still be in business. Thanks for the help.
Sore eyes after day of sailing. dlochner at 6:01pm 09.16.24 Polarized wrap around sunglasses. These block the glare from almost all directions and reduce the am
1982 Tartan 33R Prop Shaft Coupling dlochner at 5:44pm 09.16.24 Search Engines are your friends. https://www.ebay.com/itm/375639822443

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