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Checklist for Recommissioning ("summerizing") the diesel system (1) DennisonBerwick at 7:13pm 04.05.18 Engines and Propulsion 2/1051 It's easy to overlook some of the steps to recommissioning the diesel system, so I've put together a
Companion way cover (1) Jimmy at 4:59pm 04.05.18 Smaller Boats 7/716 Just installed cover fit great thanks sbo store
Finally splashed (2) Jimmy at 4:54pm 04.05.18 Smaller Boats 2/374 Thanks everyone for the help getting me this far
Perko door lock on head peterbud at 1:25pm 04.05.18 Ask All Sailors 13/3098 I have an unusual problem the door for my head on my1993 Catalina 28 swung closed and the door locke
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The Boarding of the SV Drama Queen... Joe Blizzard at 12:33pm 04.05.18 Sails Call Lounge 50/3637 https://steemit.com/liberty/@catherinebleish/cost-guard-boards-peaceful-sailboat-detains-2-families-
Canadian Flare disposal days Scott B at 9:49am 04.05.18 Ask All Sailors 1/378 Cdn Power Squadron are hosting flare disposal days again this year. A list of locations across Cana
Running Rigging Ward H at 9:09am 04.05.18 Catalina 30 22/4060 I'm ready to purchase running rigging for my 93 C30. I believe the halyards are 3/8" and I plan on S
Windlass for Hunter 426/44 fasttrack at 7:00am 04.05.18 Ask All Sailors 1/705 Does anyone know the performance details of the legacy windlass (Simpson Lawrence) on the 426/44? Al
Recommendation for new roller furler? Lee Scott at 6:53am 04.05.18 Big Boats 6/767 The old Hood Seafurl 800 SL on my '94 Legend 37.5 is just about shot. I'm contemplating just replac
Freshwater Anodes sailingonwings88 at 5:45am 04.05.18 Ask All Sailors 3/508 Hello, I have a Westerbeke 13 Diesel engine that is used in fresh water only. I am looking for a ma
Help with locating 2-1/2" hinged SS Clamp Nodak7 at 4:56am 04.05.18 Big Boats 3/566 I am looking for a vendor that sells 2-1/2" hinged SS (316 preferred) clamps. The ones that fit arou
Manual Bilge Pump Capacity on an Oceanis 45 LordByron at 1:20am 04.05.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/698 Can someone please tell me what the pumping capacity of the manual bilge pump is on an Oceanis 45 bu
DIY Swim Platform on 1980 Hunter 30 Mohawk Jack at 8:19pm 04.04.18 Mid-Size Boats 7/3861 I have searched the forum pictures for an example of a post production (Home Brew) swim platform mou
Original interior teak finish used by O'Day factory in 1982? Kyedmcc at 7:20pm 04.04.18 Ask An Oday Owner 10/1381 New member from Iowa here, with a 1982 OMC Saildrive 25' centerboard O'Day that I am refitting. Does
Angst Terry Cox at 7:13pm 04.04.18 Sails Call Lounge 66/3603 No postal feelings here, but do tend to grit my teeth over the use of the term raw water. Raw milk c
41 DS raw water pump sailor5017 at 4:53pm 04.04.18 Big Boats 1/432 Has anyone rebuilt the Johnson gear driven raw water pump on their Yanmar 4jh eingine. If so any lu
raw water pump for yanmar 4jh engine sailor5017 at 4:45pm 04.04.18 Ask All Sailors 12/1941 I am trying to find parts for said Johnson raw water pump on yanmar engine on 41DS hunter. Found com
Opportunity knocks but once... BlowMeAway at 2:53pm 04.04.18 Sails Call Lounge 10/1264 So after reading the recent Dogwatch addendum to GOB, I see that one of our finest contributors on S
H23 transom reinforcement Q (3) ryan_s at 11:56am 04.04.18 Smaller Boats 10/692

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Suggestions on moving my boat forward on trailer MikeHoncho at 7:47pm 04.12.24 The trailer is made for a much larger boat. Even if the tongue weight was correct, the bunk system
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? FastOlson at 7:30pm 04.12.24 The way the OP's question keeps being repeated with no evidence of learning from reading replies, se
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? jssailem at 7:28pm 04.12.24 A way not yet considered would be to re imagine your boat. Take the single engine out and install tw
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? Ted10028 at 7:10pm 04.12.24 One big concern is you will have to leave the helm to use the outboard. If you really want "extreme
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? DArcy at 6:55pm 04.12.24 Not sure why you say an outboard that you could turn perpendicular to length of boat would not give
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? Ted10028 at 6:53pm 04.12.24 I agree if your diesel fails an outboard could get you back over the bar to the dock in a reasonabl
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? Ted10028 at 6:48pm 04.12.24 Because you never want to try making a tight turn with the prop engaged. Plus, if you have to make
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? dlochner at 6:43pm 04.12.24 Not sure why you say an outboard that you could turn perpendicular to length of boat would not give
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? Don S/V ILLusion at 6:24pm 04.12.24 Not sure why you say an outboard that you could turn perpendicular to length of boat would not give
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? Ted10028 at 6:13pm 04.12.24 I have handled all kinds of boats from sailboards to square rigged, full keel ships as well as smal
Suggestions on moving my boat forward on trailer David in Sandusky at 6:00pm 04.12.24 Wow, The boat is funny on the trailer! It also appears that the boat is at an angle to the trailer.
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? DArcy at 6:00pm 04.12.24 I'm sure those are good ideas, and I do appreciate the effort. But don't forget there are 7 advanta
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? dLj at 5:07pm 04.12.24 @Ted10028 - several times I've listened to folks ask you why are you asking us things and then telli
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? kappykaplan at 4:40pm 04.12.24 Ted, I've said it before - none of us learned our small boat handling skills overnight. As others h
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? LloydB at 4:39pm 04.12.24 I agree if your diesel fails an outboard could get you back over the bar to the dock in a reasonable
Help calculating hardware loads! detailed hardware plan for hunter23 lakesurfsailor at 4:38pm 04.12.24 The people at Harken, some of who I know and have sailed with, designed and tested this stuff and w
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? Captain Larry-DH at 4:34pm 04.12.24 I'm sure those are good ideas, and I do appreciate the effort. But don't forget there are 7 advanta
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? Ted10028 at 4:17pm 04.12.24 Get a bow thruster, as DArcy recommended. Personally, I would practice, practice, practice. Learn
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? Captain Larry-DH at 4:08pm 04.12.24 If your boat had an externally hung rudder and tiller steering then it could work quite nicely IF yo
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? Ralph Johnstone at 3:50pm 04.12.24 Perhaps if we could get a few pictures of the exterior of @Ted10028 's Yanmar 2GM20F (I'm guessing)

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