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9.2C Shoal or Deep keel? stevenwp2 at 2:04pm 10.26.17 S2 9/1077 We are looking at a 9.2C and the owner is not sure if the boat has the shoal or deep(er) keel. I ha
5000 miles off course cb32863 at 11:37am 10.26.17 Ask All Sailors 152/11091 Finally got picked up... http://abcnews.go.com/International/us-navy-rescues-sailors-lost-pacific-mo
Considering moving into a 1977 Hunter 27 from an '83 Catalina 27... telecaster-custom at 11:28am 10.26.17 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1266 both have been fairly well maintained, similar condition. The Hunter has enough equipment and gear
Hull Epoxy Undercoating Rick D at 11:17am 10.26.17 Ask All Sailors 13/1459 I am going to have to have my bottom paint removed, the bottom prepped and repainted next year after
"260 mast lowering iangraham at 9:57am 10.26.17 Smaller Boats 49/3283 The user manual is a bit light on detail for a 1st time mast lower. Is there a video or alternative
272 Diesel tank location. Evil Daddy at 6:16am 10.26.17 Ask An Oday Owner 8/701 Looking for the original location of the diesel tank in a 272. My tank is a plastic cube located in
Replacing an M25XP with a Betamarine ? FastOlson at 8:27pm 10.25.17 Engines and Propulsion 5/2253 As I contemplate my off-season list of maintenance and upgrades due for our 2300+ hour 1988 Universa
Princess alcohol stove ladykat at 7:42pm 10.25.17 Ask All Sailors 4/1161 can anyone recommend repair of princess alcohol stove After lighting stove, flame blows itself out,
Trends in Modern Yacht Design- Interview with a Naval Architect weinie at 6:51pm 10.25.17 Ask All Sailors 0/286 F4D5rvGt1FQ
Got my boat for free (1) Pawel Zacharski at 6:47pm 10.25.17 Ask All Sailors 30/1844
Looking at a Bristol 24 this weekend colin2010 at 6:34pm 10.25.17 Bristol 5/1198 Making a road trip to look at a 1972 Bristol 24 this weekend. Is there any common fail spots I need
40.5 Engine Exhaust Anti-Siphon Loop rogeronguam at 4:16pm 10.25.17 Big Boats 2/781 Can anyone with a 93 era 40.5 or similar tell me, picture would help, on which hose between the engi
Removing antifouling from tight curves (1) Suncatcher at 2:51pm 10.25.17 Ask All Sailors 7/561 I have had the delightful chore of sanding 25 years of antifouling with a drill and sanding pad. I'v
water pump short cycling gettinthere at 2:37pm 10.25.17 Ask All Sailors 11/3534 I have a Jabsco fresh water demand pump. Recently, after several years of use, it has been short cyc
Beneteau 323 depth transducer correction factor Paul8 at 2:28pm 10.25.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 20/1973 I need to know what the depth correction factor is for a 2007 Beneteau 323 (transducer depth).
Paddle wheel thaeni at 12:27pm 10.25.17 Ask All Sailors 2/484 Does anyone where I can get a replacement paddle wheel for a Navman 3100. I have searched everywhere
Scorched Plug (1) Sailgunner at 12:15pm 10.25.17 Ask All Sailors 40/3691 The dock hand at the last marina I was at must have shorted my plug. The cord works but would you u
Motor Size for Catalina 22 Steve Miller at 11:42am 10.25.17 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/10752 I have a Catalina 22 and am looking to buy a new motor. Berth is in Boca Ciega Bay by St Petersburg
1GM10 winterizing Bob 04 H260 at 10:29am 10.25.17 Engines and Propulsion 2/473 I'm winterizing a 1GM10 (no fresh water cooling) and thinking 2 gallons should be good. How does tha
TS Philippe or Invest 93 or PTC 18 JamesG161 at 10:20am 10.25.17 Sails Call Lounge 3/564 Just as you might have felt tropical 2017 was done.:badbad: The only big area of Tropical Heat pote

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First time sailboat owner jssailem at 5:21am 06.25.23 :wow3: Nothing like a lightning storm to shake one up. Sure glad to learn all are safe.
Its funny Friday! (1) rgranger at 5:06am 06.25.23 217241
First time sailboat owner kappykaplan at 4:50am 06.25.23 hatchclan, glad everyone is okay.
Engine Monitor RoyS at 4:42am 06.25.23 Idiot lights are connected to simple engine senders that cannot support a variable output for a gaug
First time sailboat owner hatchclan at 4:42am 06.25.23 Ok, I now know how it feels to be in a sailboat when it is struck by lightning. STARTLING!!! Last Su
5 Days in Canada mermike at 11:01pm 06.24.23 Great! Thanks for the suggestions. I voted for the lamb barbecue but the 2 vegetarian crew had other
Outboard depth in water. Joe at 10:55pm 06.24.23 If the boat is hobby horsing through waves while under power, you should slow down and change to a m
Cockpit bench boat cushions Joe at 10:39pm 06.24.23 In search of a cushion or also a chaise lounge like a stadium seat back. For a straight bench of a
Install New Winches? Joe at 10:31pm 06.24.23 Wow, you have a 32 foot boat with NO sheet winches. Whoever ordered that boat new must have been su
Bimini and Dodger replacement Joe at 10:13pm 06.24.23 Any info or insights would be appreciated. Thanks I looked at the site mentioned above, canvas a
5 Days in Canada (6) jssailem at 9:34pm 06.24.23 Salt Springs Marina is nice. Laundry, Pub at the head of the dock. Easy walk into town. Nice Hardwar
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake Ralph Johnstone at 9:26pm 06.24.23 I will take a small piece of absorption pad and tape it tightly to the bottom edge of the air intak
OGO Desiccant Install and Experience MikeHoncho at 9:22pm 06.24.23 I had a leaky smelly toilet when I got mine I just went the traditional route and put a "new" toile
Install New Winches? Ralph Johnstone at 9:08pm 06.24.23 Is there an aluminum plate embedded in the glass at the pictured point to support a winch? I've g
Raw water system issues. ToddH at 8:38pm 06.24.23 Hey everyone I finally found out what was wrong the system . Before I mention it I'm totally shocked
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake Rich Stidger at 8:08pm 06.24.23 OK, Jim, I will ignore all of your posts on this thread. I just had an idea on how to prove that th
OGO Desiccant Install and Experience zinahewitt at 7:08pm 06.24.23
Tides Marine Sail Track lifetime Rick D at 7:00pm 06.24.23 Thanks for the heads-up.
Install New Winches? Rick D at 6:52pm 06.24.23 Heya! Our 2000 H320 is a great family boat, but sometimes the sailing leaves a bit to be desired (
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake (1) JamesG161 at 6:35pm 06.24.23 Here is my MD22L-A trouble shooting guide that may help.

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