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1989 Catalina 30 \| Battery not Charging troubleshooting? rickmds at 4:49am 07.09.18 Catalina 30 8/1905 Two day-sails ago I noticed that my panel tachometer stopped working and that the panel voltmeter st
Replace stuffing box with dripless FlimFlamII at 9:29pm 07.08.18 Ask All Sailors 5/807 I need to replace my current stuffing box and am not able to pull the boat. Does anyone have any ex
Kermit on the phone w/certain SBO members (1) Skipper at 7:09pm 07.08.18 Ask All Sailors 3/1042 153442
how worried should I be? sshev at 6:36pm 07.08.18 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1498 I just picked up a '77 Daysailer II with trailer for $300, so I'm not too deep into this project. C
Why re-glass the V222 iron keel? (2) Todd Atchison at 5:59pm 07.08.18 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/1550 Here is a topic that will no doubt spark many opinions. I've stripped my keel to the iron. Yes once
Engine quits after 10 minutes won't restart M3-20 Gordon Shackelford at 5:58pm 07.08.18 Catalina 30 11/1018 Hi all! First I thought I was out of fuel, but no. I changed the water/fuel separation filter and th
Practical Battery Questions dlochner at 4:12pm 07.08.18 Musings With Maine Sail 8/2049 Here's the set up, 4 nice Deka GC batteries in a nice battery box from Dyno, two questions, the firs
Sailboat Trailer Rental? GorillaToast at 2:39pm 07.08.18 Ask All Sailors 47/12789 Does anyone know of a company east of the Mississippi that rents trailers for 27' sailboats by the w
Beneteau 323 Engine Mounts? HanBan at 1:27pm 07.08.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1149 Hi Guys, I'm looking through the Beneteau Spare Parts website for some engine mounts for the 323, bu
311/331/323 all chain rode size/length? stevemitchell at 12:33pm 07.08.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 42/5308 I am considering switching to an all-chain rode on my 311 and am wondering if other owners of simila
PERKINS 4107 RAW WATER PUMP (3) jssailem at 12:26pm 07.08.18 Ask All Sailors 33/4880 The engineers made the water pump inaccessible on my 1974 boat. I figure it is about time I replace
First Sail SUMB44 at 12:21pm 07.08.18 Day Sailers 8/1074 The first sail in our 'new' O'day 20 is currently underway. The first realization I had is that I ne
Galley Sink Plumbing on 1990 35.5 (1) Steverhnm at 12:04pm 07.08.18 Big Boats 1/371 I am pretty sure this is 1-1/2.. boat is in MX, does anyone know the size? See pic. It must be the
Autopilot for Hunter 260 rosypar1 at 9:27am 07.08.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1182 We would like to install a new auto pilot for our 2000 Hunter 260. Would appreciate recommendations
'78 C25 Swing Keel knotFarmin at 6:38am 07.08.18 Smaller Boats 2/1215 Hi all, Was hoping for some help/info... I've got a '78 25 Swing Keel. I'm pretty sure each of th
Dodgers and Travelers sailme88 at 5:52am 07.08.18 Big Boats 10/1277 Hope this helps others: My Catalina 34 has zippers thru the isinglass to extend the traveler sheets
Home Grown Cat,Who'd A Thunk It! (2) BrianRobin at 4:24am 07.08.18 Big Boats 1/421 This was revealed this weekend in our little city. The neighbors knew someone was up, as this guys d
Solar Trickle Charger abinoone at 4:03am 07.08.18 Ask All Sailors 18/3223 Just replaced my starting battery with a new, wet cell unit and decided to install a 4w Coleman sola
It's a boot! (1) Brian D at 8:26pm 07.07.18 Sails Call Lounge 34/2795 https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/36877502_2570963129595725_6617260699972272128_n.jpg?_n
Owners manual for 281 Dave from Thunder Bay at 6:32pm 07.07.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1514 Does anyone know where I can find an owners manual for a 1995 Oceanis 281, prefer paper not digital.

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2GM20F - How long for FW temp to rise above 100F? Charles Erwin at 1:27pm 06.30.24 Here is some reliable data:
2GM20F - How long for FW temp to rise above 100F? Johnb at 1:12pm 06.30.24 If you close your raw water off for too long you will burn up the impeller and ruin your day. The
2GM20F - How long for FW temp to rise above 100F? tmaccabe at 1:11pm 06.30.24 David, just got back from the boat. I ran engine with raw water closed until FW was hot to the touch
Mobile navigation app TomY at 1:03pm 06.30.24 After using Aqua Maps alongside Navionics, I can see the value in having both. I rely on Navionics t
Stripped Wench Base Screw (3) Belzoni at 12:22pm 06.30.24 I recently replaced the primary winch (starboard coach top) on my Vision 32. These are through-bolt
Looking at a Tartan 33 shemandr at 11:51am 06.30.24 On the positive side the bottom appears smooth, the topside finish looks good and most of the TLC is
23-2 Where to place the bilge pump hose? jssailem at 11:12am 06.30.24 There is a sound of frustration in your voice. Only a couple of sources for your bilge water. It is
Hunter 260 Edison Steering Pulley (Cable Jump) philiefay at 11:09am 06.30.24 @philiefay check your private messages. There is also a 26/260/270 Hunter group on Facebook too.
Hunter 260 Edison Steering Pulley (Cable Jump) (3) philiefay at 11:07am 06.30.24 Fix: So I fabricated stainless steel plates and installed them to displace the forces over a greater
Ablative bottom paint help thinwater at 10:56am 06.30.24 Thanks for the replies. I ended up taking it back and they swapped it for Pettit Odyssey HD. After
2GM20F - How long for FW temp to rise above 100F? Charles Erwin at 10:40am 06.30.24 Oil pressure and water gauges with this motor means they are aftermarket - not Yanmar. So senders a
Fuel Tank Gauge (1) jssailem at 10:27am 06.30.24 Welcome Back with your query. Sounds like you have a "New to you" Hunter 31 now. Congrats. Fuel gaug
Fuel Tank Gauge Don S/V ILLusion at 10:01am 06.30.24 I have a 1985 Hunter 31 boat. Is there a fuel gauge anywhere on the tank or somewhere? I never know
Ablative bottom paint help Catalina27 at 9:55am 06.30.24 Thanks for the replies. I ended up taking it back and they swapped it for Pettit Odyssey HD. After s
Rubber hose for prop shaft packing gland leaking, misaligned prop shaft? Ralph Johnstone at 9:55am 06.30.24 Some posters have big dreams and when they ask questions they are hit with a sad reality. It's pain
Fuel Tank Gauge Belzoni at 9:46am 06.30.24 Unlikely there's a fuel gauge. If you have your original fuel tank, your capacity is 18 gallons (per
Fuel Tank Gauge Davidasailor26 at 9:44am 06.30.24 I have a 1985 Hunter 31 boat. Is there a fuel gauge anywhere on the tank or somewhere? I never know
Balmar 6 Series 150 Amp alternator, Balmar MC 614 Regulator Stu Jackson at 9:41am 06.30.24 I know that the regulator is sealed, but I am wondering if the winterization antifreeze which appea
Balmar 6 Series 150 Amp alternator, Balmar MC 614 Regulator dlochner at 9:02am 06.30.24 I would not know how that could happen, if there is something awry there I may have to purchase an
Need help recognizing items on my boat Dave at 8:58am 06.30.24 Can't quite figure out why everyone is responding to this thread. The OP answered their own questi

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