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Temperture - Heat - Storms - Sailing (3) jssailem at 10:14am 06.30.24 Weather and Forecasting 0/724 SEA TEMPERATURES and Storm Development We need to understand some basics about sea temperatures bef
Masthead removal/Catalina 27 (2) Catalina27 at 9:59am 06.30.24 Ask All Sailors 3/428 I am preparing to replace my spreader brackets that broke with the kit from Catalina Direct. In orde
2GM20F - How long for FW temp to rise above 100F? tmaccabe at 9:57am 06.30.24 Engines and Propulsion 6/658 Hello, I'm troubleshooting my gauges after both oil press and water temp pegged high during our last
deck organizer access - Vision 32 (1) Belzoni at 9:28am 06.30.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/684 Hi. I need to repair/replace my deck organizers that are hidden under a dress panel on my deck. Can
Fuel Tank Gauge Power747 at 9:25am 06.30.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/457 I have a 1985 Hunter 31 boat. Is there a fuel gauge anywhere on the tank or somewhere? I never know
Engine & Genset Pan are they connected ? Screen Saver at 8:52pm 06.29.24 Big Boats 4/611 Hi, This relates specifically to a Hunter 49. Short Version: Does anyone know if fluid from under
Looking at a Tartan 33 Lazy1 at 7:47pm 06.29.24 Tartan 6/1251 Hey, I have been sailing a 1986 Catalina 22 for 5 years on Lake Erie and looking to size up on the c
Need help recognizing items on my boat (2) zinahewitt at 4:47pm 06.29.24 Ask All Sailors 9/894 Hi All, Hope your day is going well. I've figured out most of my boat. I have a Dufour 34 from 1975
Balmar 6 Series 150 Amp alternator, Balmar MC 614 Regulator DayDreamer41 at 3:45pm 06.29.24 Ask All Sailors 24/1683 Having some difficulty with this, I posted this same issue (2) years ago which I never did resolve
Stripped Wench Base Screw fiatlux at 2:46pm 06.29.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/559 Greetings, Somehow over the years one of the screws that hold our main sail wench to the hull has g
Simrad RS35, HS35 not connecting JoeK at 12:20pm 06.29.24 Ask All Sailors 6/878 My Simrad HS35 handset is no longer connecting to the RS35 base station. The handset appears to be c
New owners - how are they doing, part 3 (1) Tiffany at 10:45am 06.29.24 Ask All Sailors 8/1160 We asked this same question in 2021 and 2023, lets hear what you have to say in 2024.
Hull flex question Hunter 23 1986 (1) imp6 at 7:54am 06.29.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/843
Hypalon cleaning NYSail at 4:48am 06.29.24 Ask All Sailors 1/489
Catalina 28 Cruising speed under motor Hard pull to port William Weeks at 4:17am 06.29.24 Mid-Size Boats 10/1568 Hi all, I intended asking Catalina 28 owners what speed I should get under power with a Yanmar 3ym 2
2004 Hunter 36 Refrigerator...repair or replace? Kupe at 6:02pm 06.28.24 Big Boats 17/1415 Hey gang- Some time during the three weeks since our last visit to our 2004 Hunter 36, the refriger
Wiring Alternator Without AC Tap Foswick at 4:13pm 06.28.24 Engines and Propulsion 6/699 It's a long story how I got here, but I'll get to the point. I am about 4 days from home and had to
Leaking helm cover Kazdude at 3:56pm 06.28.24 Catalina 309 Group Forum 3/1331 Anyone have any issues with leaking helm cover in Catalina 309 - rain fills catchment bowl under cov
How to run reefing lines thru the boom.... Rich 35.5 at 1:27pm 06.28.24 Ask All Sailors 27/2282 Our new Hunter 35.5 has the single line reefing. The first reef line was removed at some point, an
First time question: I own a 1974 Oday 20. Tim11465 at 10:50am 06.28.24 Ask All Sailors 8/699 I'm thinking about a furling system for the headsail. Does anyone have recommendations? I have the o

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Sailing LI (Huntington) to Catskill. NEED ADVICE! Zero experience. martensonpassingwind at 9:39am 07.01.25 Project_Mayhem, we are prepared and have all the apps we need, along with our float plan, contingenc
No priming after filter change on M25XPA Stu Jackson at 9:31am 07.01.25 I tried the knurled knob and nothing came out, Nothing is supposed to come out...a frequent misund
No priming after filter change on M25XPA Project_Mayhem at 9:21am 07.01.25 I just got word that the motor is running. The bleeder knob was opened and the the start button was
Sailing Instruments shemandr at 9:16am 07.01.25 OP didn't specify the location of his existing instrument(s). I think he should measure his existi
Ratchet block recommendation. dlochner at 9:07am 07.01.25 I think it will give me a better angle to the winch and main cleat on the cockpit coaming. It sho
Ratchet block recommendation. BAD ORCA at 8:34am 07.01.25 I also went with a ratcheting block and attached cam cleat. Pics are attached. Note the tiny sized
Peggy god bless you but raritan is horrible Ralph Johnstone at 8:20am 07.01.25 Booo your lack of details Don't confuse me with details :facepalm: !
Yanmar 3JH4E starting issues - Sun Oddysey 39DS SeluneSailing at 8:18am 07.01.25 So I have found that when hot there is no power getting to the white cable that plugs into the start
Sailing LI (Huntington) to Catskill. NEED ADVICE! Zero experience. BarryL at 8:16am 07.01.25 Hello, I suggest you buy the Navionics app for your IOS or Android device (make sure the device has
Sailing LI (Huntington) to Catskill. NEED ADVICE! Zero experience. Project_Mayhem at 8:09am 07.01.25 I'd hire a captain. There's a lot that someone without experience won't know. Mistakes can be costly
No priming after filter change on M25XPA Project_Mayhem at 8:05am 07.01.25
Sailing Instruments ToddL214 at 7:16am 07.01.25 As I read of your issue BJN, I'm glad I acted when I did... I faced a similar challenge a few years
Electric Outboard Motor for Cat22? morbidfollower at 7:13am 07.01.25 No expert on electric motors, but for longer trips a small generator to keep the battery full might
No priming after filter change on M25XPA jssailem at 6:14am 07.01.25 That will work.
No priming after filter change on M25XPA Tally Ho at 6:13am 07.01.25
Ratchet block recommendation. Project_Mayhem at 6:12am 07.01.25 Most ratchet blocks work the same, regardless of brand and age. You'd still have to get a feel for t
3GM Priming water pump? Clutch Cargo at 6:12am 07.01.25 I like the idea of leaving the key on the valve handle. BTW, "HTH" stands for Hope This Helps.
Sailing Instruments jssailem at 6:12am 07.01.25 So what type of sailing are you planning to enjoy? Sailing has been enjoyed for centuries without
No priming after filter change on M25XPA Project_Mayhem at 5:59am 07.01.25 There's another thread with nearly this same issue on a C28. @JoeWhite stated that the pump must run
Weather forecast for the PNW jssailem at 5:57am 07.01.25

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