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Refrigeration oil? Pat T at 8:33pm 07.15.18 Ask All Sailors 3/483 I am installing a new Adler/Barbour ColdMachine cooling unit ' evaporator. It says to lubricate the
Hunter 49 /50 fuel filter mounting. GOOD idea artboas at 7:15pm 07.15.18 Big Boats 3/503 Ok, I know that it seems that I'm looking for things to improve upon, and I never seem to run out On
Kettenburg 38 (1) Mark Maulden at 5:09pm 07.15.18 Pacific North West Cruisers 4/1171 153735 we were in Ganges a few days ago and noticed this wooden sailboat tied to the end of an adjac
Shift into forward issue KM2P transmission sea_casper at 4:12pm 07.15.18 Engines and Propulsion 4/1703 Having an issue shifting into forward, checked shifting cable and control lever, shift lever on tran
Racing on Galveston Bay Bill19233 at 3:38pm 07.15.18 Racing 1/551 GBCA Rum Race #4 was yesterday, Saturday, July 14th. Cruising Club Class was Catalina 1st, Hunter 2n
New Owner of a Catalina 310 Diane & Marshall at 3:22pm 07.15.18 Ask All Sailors 1/337 We have just bought a 2007 Catalina 310 after selling our 2005 Catalina 320. The layout of the 310 s
my sailboat has a flat bottom and no keel :( SUMB44 at 3:14pm 07.15.18 Ask An Oday Owner 7/2702 so, the first weekend she was out we lost the engine at the ramp and got pushed around by a fickle b
Throttel cable question (2) Capt Robbie at 2:14pm 07.15.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1078 153729 153730 153730 I have a H34 with a 3gmf yanmar and I think that I need to replace the throttle
Throttel cable what is this part and what exactly does it do? (3) Capt Robbie at 2:11pm 07.15.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/792 What does this clamp do and what is it called I have a h34 1983 and with a yanmar 3GMF diesel I don'
New (1997) Boat....New Questions rpell1@msn.com at 2:05pm 07.15.18 Mid-Size Boats 3/729 Hi all, I've had my "new" '97 Catalina 30 MKIII for just three days now and even though it's almost
rumba escape mossburga at 1:56pm 07.15.18 Ask All Sailors 0/441 I have a Rumba Escape that I bought last summer. I am having issues furling and unfurling. this is t
460 Dodger help needed (1) Chris Marshall at 1:40pm 07.15.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/614
Help with bent mast (1) chrisd1071 at 10:52am 07.15.18 Ask All Sailors 17/1774 I recently was putting my mast down for my 23 columbia. It was windy and I lost control of the stay
Kanzaki KM3A transmission rebuild markwbird at 10:07am 07.15.18 Ask All Sailors 8/6178 The drivetrain vibration Odessy continues. I have replaced the prop shaft, cutlass bearing, engine m
Battery Charging Monterey385 at 7:34am 07.15.18 Ask All Sailors 54/3439 I know Main Sail has extensive postings on this topic so perhaps any answer already exists and someo
Head diversion valve parts (1) rfrye1 at 7:11am 07.15.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/453
Interior refinish stain color;need help Jimongee at 6:53am 07.15.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/496 I have a 2002 356. There are finally a few areas in the paneled companionway and kitcken counter b
panel 12 volt lighter not working PaulGinger at 2:22am 07.15.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 12/1105 New to me 2007 B40. Used cig lighter to charge iphone. Stopped working along with panel light swith
Upgrades to the head? MitchM at 11:33pm 07.14.18 Ask All Sailors 18/1863 The boat came with an 05 Jabsco electric head pump . Because that was so noisy, we repla
Overbend creases or not enough luff tension? (1) Sublime at 7:20pm 07.14.18 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 18/4483

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New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5 KCofKC at 12:15pm 03.18.24 I also thought the diagram was very good and easy to read. Regarding the Bilge pump I would have a
Considering a new Catalina 315 stevenhagberg at 11:50am 03.18.24 Ha! I just checked Yachtworld and this is the very boat I looked at when it was brand new. It's for
Considering a new Catalina 315 (1) stevenhagberg at 10:33am 03.18.24 I think the boat I looked at was a 2019. Possibly a 2020.
Painting the Boat Barnacle Bill at 10:19am 03.18.24 It's only and 18' boat, so preparation won't be as bad as a larger boat. And yes, you want to protec
321 Rudder Play - Parts RitSim at 10:01am 03.18.24 A lot depends on the details. Is the excessive play up/down, fore/aft or port/star.? I would expec
My last boat - probably dLj at 9:40am 03.18.24 No good alternatives I've discovered yet. My mother used to say, "getting old sucks, but the alter
Searching for my 40 O'Day stolen from Sandusky Harbor Marina dLj at 9:38am 03.18.24 Sure, but then, who's asking, the marina or customs and immigration? The enforcing authority is no
Hunter Propeller Anode dlochner at 9:31am 03.18.24 I spoke with PYI, they explained that they do not have Magnesium and the Aluminum one has 6 screws.
Hunter Propeller Anode FShab at 9:27am 03.18.24 Unfortunately, this anode is zinc and is pretty worthless in freshwater, which Lake Ontario is. I c
Considering a new Catalina 315 IAhawks at 9:07am 03.18.24 Thanks much for your thoughts. I will be looking at a new 315 tomorrow and will keep your concerns i
Searching for my 40 O'Day stolen from Sandusky Harbor Marina Will Gilmore at 9:03am 03.18.24 Coming into a foreign port they want to know ownership to be sure you didn't steal the boat. If the
Hunter 466 Bow Thruster Installation DRhoads at 8:45am 03.18.24 Look at an external thruster. I had one put on last year and it works great. Had to go with an ext
My last boat - probably Calif. Ted at 8:34am 03.18.24 Screw this! I've decided that I'm not getting old! No good alternatives I've discovered yet.
Inspecting a Catalina 30 for purchase Project_Mayhem at 8:33am 03.18.24 Here are some common issues with the MK1's. I'm not sure if these have been resolved in later years
DIY Bimini Mount Genoa Track Car Project_Mayhem at 8:25am 03.18.24 Nice work! When I first read the title of this post, I thought you were trying to attach a genoa car
Swim ladder rebuild kit ? Project_Mayhem at 8:20am 03.18.24 It's not likely that a rebuild kit is available. Post pictures. Call the forum store as they might k
My last boat - probably dLj at 8:19am 03.18.24 Screw this! I've decided that I'm not getting old! Good luck with that plan.... Reminds me of the
My last boat - probably Project_Mayhem at 8:17am 03.18.24 Screw this! I've decided that I'm not getting old!
House Battery Upgrade Help gouldx at 8:08am 03.18.24 @Blue Horizon Thanks for the detailed description, especially the alternator specs. It's nice to he
My last boat - probably smokey73 at 8:01am 03.18.24 @higgs sent you a pm

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