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EV-100 is in the shopping cart daviddp at 7:29am 01.17.19 Ask All Sailors 24/1468 I have been looking to replace the WP30 on my O'day34, I replaced the belt and now have trouble with
Cal 2-34 at auction - what to look for? (3) sgwright67 at 7:51pm 01.16.19 Cal 32/9116 I have found a Cal 2-34 (I think, see photos) which is to be auctioned this weekend. I will have a o
New to Forum: Ask all sailors "Selah" at 7:22pm 01.16.19 Ask All Sailors 25/2361 Hello everyone. New to this forum and would like to introduce myself. My name is James. I currently
Anyone want to throw away $500 rgranger at 7:00pm 01.16.19 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 8/86 Ha ha ha... found this Craigs List ad. https://montgomery.craigslist.org/boa/d/wetumpka-21-sail-b
Largest Trailable Yacht Grith at 5:52pm 01.16.19 Trailer Sailors 16/5113 Hi All New to this forum but was drawn here when searching for hints on large trailable yachts. An o
New Sovereign forum Phil Herring at 5:04pm 01.16.19 Sovereign 12/7900 Thanks to a suggestion from @garyhaworth we have a new forum for Sovereign sailboats. If you own one
Hunter 40.5 anchor locker drain leak fix smokey73 at 3:19pm 01.16.19 Ask All Sailors 14/3767 I think I have isolated the leak I am getting into the bilge to the lower anchor locker drain. It s
Need a quick sailing fix? TomY at 1:38pm 01.16.19 Ask All Sailors 8/741 bJLY4LVIR6U
Freedom 20 inverter/charger died after 16 yrs! Suggestions on replacements? discovery at 3:50am 01.16.19 Big Boats 29/9405 The xantrex freedom 20 2000 watt inverter charger died on us after 16 years of trouble free service.
Crossroads - Trailer, Keep, and Relocate or Sell ObliquePlanet at 8:36pm 01.15.19 The Cherubini Hunters 13/1455 Hey friends. I'm at a bit of a crossroads. I'd like to do some coastal cruising, make a trip to th
Calling all Lewmar port owners! Dave Groshong at 7:36pm 01.15.19 Ask All Sailors 5/2354 We've had quite a few complaints about Lewmar port replacement gasket in the past 6 months, both Ol
Blueprints jimrichey at 4:11pm 01.15.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1051 Can anyone help me locate blueprints for a 1971 Venture 222????
Leaking Eisenglass panel in Bimini spadaforaj at 2:55pm 01.15.19 Ask All Sailors 5/830 Have a small but annoying leak (of course - drips right on to my head while standing at the wheel) A
26M Review? proof your article (1) Justin_NSA at 12:51pm 01.15.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/619 The photo caption reads "The MacGregor 26M glides across the water. Wikimedia Commons" but it is cle
Replacing water tank and holding tank strapping Mike Oldak at 12:42pm 01.15.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1482 I'm about to replace the cabin sole on my H34. The holding and water tanks are held in by strapping
Coast Guard Support Monterey385 at 12:01pm 01.15.19 Ask All Sailors 27/2142 Friends: Today was the Active Duty Payroll date and members of the Coast Guard were not paid during
Flooded battery gassing... NYSail at 11:50am 01.15.19 Ask All Sailors 13/1565 hello all How much should one worry about a flooded battery gassing? Currently have 4d agm and want
Victron DMC (1) sail sfbay at 9:40am 01.15.19 Ask All Sailors 0/187 My new to me 2005 Hunter 46 has a Victron DMC. When I picked up the boat last week it was set at "30
HDI Marine Mixing Elbows HMT2 at 9:33am 01.15.19 Ask All Sailors 19/4999 I am about to order a new mixing elbow, riser and manifold from HDI marine for my Yanmar 2gm. I know
Victron DMC (1) sail sfbay at 8:47am 01.15.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/312 My new to me 2005 Hunter 46 has a Victron DMC. When I picked up the boat last week it was set at "30

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Pressure in the outboard tank causing issues? Project_Mayhem at 6:21am 08.01.24 So when does corrosion and hose separation due to ethanol occur?
Ideas......needed for freezer circulation fan frigoboat system Project_Mayhem at 6:17am 08.01.24 Thanks Mayhem ordered the vibration sensor only 10bucks will give that a try Let us know how well
New vang to Beneteau Oceanis 50 (2009) allyn12341234 at 5:35am 08.01.24 I have a 2005 Beneteau Oceanis 473 and the boom is held up by a line to the end of it. The boom vang
Ideas......needed for freezer circulation fan frigoboat system CYQK at 5:15am 08.01.24 Thanks Mayhem ordered the vibration sensor only 10bucks will give that a try
Single Lever Throttle/Shifter Question Joe at 4:44am 08.01.24 My friend recently bought a Cape Dory 25 D w/ 1QM Yanmar. On the sea trial and one short motor afte
Pressure in the outboard tank causing issues? east coaster at 4:43am 08.01.24 I draw your attention to US Boat advice of 22 May 2023 regarding the use of fuel with ethanol in all
Stuffing box adjusting east coaster at 4:04am 08.01.24 I have not seen it mentioned yet but the adjustment nuts should be adjusted equally, that is half a
Stuffing box adjusting jviss at 4:00am 08.01.24 Hate to rub salt in the wound, but how old is your dripless shaft seal ? You know, I don't know.
Stuffing box adjusting sailme88 at 3:09am 08.01.24 My gut tells me that the PO knew of the leaking stuffing box and in an effort to make the sale, over
Ideas......needed for freezer circulation fan frigoboat system CYQK at 11:35pm 07.31.24 Looks like leaving it on all the time would be easiest for now Thks
Stuffing box adjusting FastOlson at 10:08pm 07.31.24 Thanks, @Ralph Johnstone , very informative. I have one of those dripless things, and I'm terrifie
Stuffing box adjusting Ralph Johnstone at 9:08pm 07.31.24 I have one of those dripless things, and I'm terrified that if the rubber bellows fails the boat wi
Pressure in the outboard tank causing issues? (1) thinwater at 8:35pm 07.31.24 E10 is safe to use in 2 stroke motors . If used in a timely manner . The problem starts when the ga
Stuffing box adjusting Ralph Johnstone at 8:15pm 07.31.24 How would you go about the rust? Clean the verdigris off the bronze with any metal polish and fin
Hose life? Tally Ho at 8:06pm 07.31.24
Stuffing box adjusting Mattcia123 at 7:35pm 07.31.24 nuts, looking for drips, and tightening (adjusting) until the desired drip is 2-3 drips per 3 minut
1gm10 Electrical capta at 7:19pm 07.31.24 If you've been running your engine with the selector in the off position, you've most likely caused
Hull Shield capta at 7:13pm 07.31.24 That idea has been around in one form or another for some 40 years. If it worked, I'm sure every boa
Stuffing box adjusting (1) jssailem at 6:45pm 07.31.24 226477 Adjustment is a procedure of releasing nuts, looking for drips, and tightening (adjusting) u
Hose life? Crusty Ol Salt at 5:54pm 07.31.24 I grew up on a farm in the middle of no where Indiana. We really did not have boats but we did have

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