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Boat Stands BailePa at 9:03am 06.12.18 Catalina 30 7/2561 We have 30' Catalina with fixed keel (5') can anyone tell us correct number and location of placemen
Smart way to drain fuel tank? Justin_NSA at 8:41am 06.12.18 Engines and Propulsion 7/1340 While I have Bella back on the trailer for some drivetrain work, I am going to replace the fuel with
Photos too large? pateco at 6:59am 06.12.18 Forum Help (Site Talk) 42/3386 As of this morning I am getting an error message trying to upload photos saying file is too large fo
Outer banks JOY (2) rgranger at 6:09am 06.12.18 Trailer Sailors 8/903 Im sitting in a HuddleHouse with my youngest daughter and we are half way to a marina in Edmonton N
2019 Catalina 22 National Championship Regatta (50 year anniversary) EditorC22NSA at 4:58am 06.12.18 Catalina 22 2/1729 Looking ahead to 2019, mark your calendars to attend the 2019 Catalina 22 National Championship Rega
Pearson Flyer Parts for sale KGarvey at 3:43am 06.12.18 Pearson 0/585 New Fiberglass Rudder Mast, Boom, Spinnaker pole, Main Sail Canvas Cover email for more details kfga
What compass will fit my '84 H31? IH82BL8 at 2:09am 06.12.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/544 It's time to replace my compass. What compass is a direct and suitable replacement? Thanks.
Lake sailing at night PotomacDaysailer at 1:12am 06.12.18 Ask All Sailors 19/925 It's been brutally hot here in OK. Just finished my 7 days graveyard shift rotation at 7:00 a.m. Mo
Tohatsu Outboard Gas Cap Question JimInPB at 9:23pm 06.11.18 Ask All Sailors 6/964 I have a little 3.5hp 4-stroke Evenrude (Tohatsu) kicker motor that has the gas tank built in. It's
Side exit topping lift? agprice22 at 7:52pm 06.11.18 Ask All Sailors 7/680
Rules question: what if you touch a bridge that is a mark on a course? (1) Jackdaw at 6:46pm 06.11.18 Racing 30/2637 The race SIs list the bridge as a mark on the course. If you touch it do you spin? Why? Why not?
Empty Hot Water Heater - Can I run my engine? plenny7 at 6:45pm 06.11.18 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/1190 We finally figured out where our leak was coming from and it's our fresh water tank. We've emptied
1986 H34 Mast and Step (1) mnmpizza at 4:25pm 06.11.18 Big Boats 5/659 This weekend I was able to determine that I have the Kenyon K-43001A boom. But am not positive about
Hot water tank bwasileski at 3:54pm 06.11.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 14/2269 Hi. Looking for some ideas. I have Beneteau 423 and I just replaced the 11gal Seaward hot water tan
Help with Sterling Charger Solstice at 3:41pm 06.11.18 Ask All Sailors 23/1962 Just installed a Sterling UP-40 and when I started it up yesterday I left it at the default setting
Widgeon tack grommet? (1) Claybury at 2:46pm 06.11.18 Day Sailers 4/1182 151899 I am hoping some smart person can answer a dumb question for me. I acquired a late 70's Widge
Transducer mount gone with boat... rpell1@msn.com at 2:33pm 06.11.18 Ask All Sailors 5/439 Hi all, Had to cut cable and leave in hull mount to my Garmin in hull transducer, model GT15M-IH whe
Attaching the boom leads to more questions... (10) ScubaGuy2 at 2:04pm 06.11.18 Catalina 22 51/10337 So yesterday I attached the boom to the mast and began to rig the boat based more on logical guesses
1977 cal 30 Wheel Conversion (3) lostintime at 1:35pm 06.11.18 Catalina 30 16/2689 Hello all, I just purchased a '77 Catalina 30 in incredible condition. It currently has a tiller and
Red Coolant Recommendation? jviss at 11:52am 06.11.18 Engines and Propulsion 30/4905 My engine has "the red stuff" for coolant. What should I buy to top it off, as necessary? It's a W

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Push button switch for starter monocerosin at 12:05pm 06.24.24 "I took the easy way out and went with:" Hi Ralph. I am currently working through the wiring on my
3YM prop shaft coupling bolts and propeller nut torque settings? captain69 at 11:27am 06.24.24 Well, ALL FOUR of my bolts were loose enough to be further loosened by finger touch alone, and one w
Removing ceiling light (1) pcjrusso at 11:24am 06.24.24 225594
Yanmar 20gm starting issue rgranger at 11:15am 06.24.24 I am not a diesel expert but I did just buy the book and have read it recently. So you will prob
No more vroom vroom? rgranger at 11:09am 06.24.24 Make sure the exhaust path is clear and not plugged with carbon or old marine growth. Best of Luck
Aft Pulpit Replacement for '85 H31 rgranger at 11:07am 06.24.24 Yep! What @jssailem said. For instance, if I do a google for "boat rails in Charleston SC" I ge
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project jibes138 at 10:57am 06.24.24
Flickering House Lights PeteT at 9:48am 06.24.24 Pete. Did you find any corrosion on the connections at either the head or the V-Berth? I would susp
Flickering House Lights PeteT at 9:46am 06.24.24 Hi all just and update. The cabin lights are in series. Used just a little common sense and followe
No more vroom vroom? Project_Mayhem at 9:33am 06.24.24 Did you replace any of the carb needles ? Sounds like ,from here anyway a carb issue . The carb bod
Tartan Fantail questions (1) jssailem at 9:30am 06.24.24 You are sailing on a fun lake. I had the opportunity to visit about 10 years ago. We went sailing in
Hunter Passage 42 forward head seawater hose clogged (1) BBC16385 at 9:08am 06.24.24 Peggie Thanks for responding. The picture shows the solenoid in the upper right of the photo and th
Flickering House Lights jssailem at 9:06am 06.24.24 Pete. Did you find any corrosion on the connections at either the head or the V-Berth? I would suspe
Recovery Marine's Mast Ladder experiences? BAD ORCA at 8:49am 06.24.24 I suggest you take a look at the teeth on those. https://www.mountainproject.com/forum/topic/107054
Mobile navigation app Dave R. at 8:44am 06.24.24 I use Navionics. Works great!
No more vroom vroom? danooxnard at 8:42am 06.24.24 Make sure the exhaust path is clear and not plugged with carbon or old marine growth. Best of Luck
Alternator not charging. Is it safe to use the engine for daysailing odaydokay at 8:42am 06.24.24 I am sure this is needless, but is your alternator belt decently tight?
No more vroom vroom? jssailem at 8:27am 06.24.24 Sorry, I do not have much experience with your gas engine. My troubleshooting technique is to ident
No more vroom vroom? Timm R Oday25 at 8:25am 06.24.24 Did you replace any of the carb needles ? Sounds like ,from here anyway a carb issue . The carb body
Recovery Marine's Mast Ladder experiences? BAD ORCA at 8:21am 06.24.24 https://www.ebay.com/itm/134992458250?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28 Good price on ebay, definitely use a

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