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2002 Beneteau 411 Oceanis -Tachometer Problem natep at 5:24pm 06.19.23 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/518 My tachometer is acting up. When we start the engine the tachometer works for about 10 minutes and t
V-Berth headliner replacement 1993 Passage '42 aas1110 at 3:10pm 06.19.23 Big Boats 2/279 Hello all - Hoping to get some advice/direction/instructions on replacing headliner on the V-berth
Safe to start outboard while out of the water? mhessick at 3:01pm 06.19.23 Ask A Catalina Owner 41/2571 I was given a 1989 22 Catalina with an outboard motor. I would like to make sure that it runs. Is
TD 3 --> Tropical Storm Bret (3) JamesG161 at 1:39pm 06.19.23 Weather and Forecasting 7/827 The Storm watch is out. ing models ECMWF and GFS are still different. It is that time of the season
Batten Lengths H26 B-ness at 1:31pm 06.19.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/569 Does someone know the lengths of the battens in the mainsail of the H26? Also, any advice regarding
Hardware needed to attach CDI roller furling on a 1989 Catalina 22. mhessick at 11:01am 06.19.23 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/554 I recently acquired a 1989 Catalina 22 with a CDI Roller Furling system. Can anyone tell me what ha
Shroud anchor point (1) mbaker267 at 10:07am 06.19.23 Catalina 22 14/974 I recently received a 1976 Cat-22 so have no experience with it. I am in the process of refurbishing
Help finding the right boat jmackdaddy at 9:13am 06.19.23 Ask All Sailors 20/1075 I need some help trying to determine what boat(s) I should be looking for based on my needs. I recen
Prop shaft seal- what make is it? Hunter27-2 (4) inkunzi at 8:07am 06.19.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/825 I have not yet launched this 1991 Hunter 27-2. Engine is 1GM10 I just replaced all 4 engine mount
Mice vs. Sail (1) meross at 7:25am 06.19.23 Trailer Sailors 9/546 216984216984
1983 o'day 34 prepurchase questions... soopad00pa at 7:37pm 06.18.23 Ask An Oday Owner 14/769 Hi, I was sent here from cruisersforum for o'day specific info and it seems like you guys do have a
Fresh water "Pressure Capacity Tank" - Keep or Toss ? ricksoth at 6:54pm 06.18.23 Ask All Sailors 27/1347 I need guidance on my fresh water system. The PO had a 3" x 15" PVC 'tank' plumbed into the syste
Need replacement rudder for Wigeon albakers at 6:53pm 06.18.23 Ask An Oday Owner 2/488
Water Heater - Heat Exchanger Problems spadaforaj at 5:54pm 06.18.23 Ask All Sailors 18/844 New Kuma water heater worked great for a season - and now won't heat through the heat exchanger Re
Keel bolts mkI mwill at 2:35pm 06.18.23 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/978 We purchased a 1985 catalina 36 mkI last year and are uncertain about the state of the keel bolts. T
Steering arm knuckle (1) thetone at 12:46pm 06.18.23 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/336 I recently removed the rudder on my 1990 Beneteau 35s5. It was not easy, I had to cut one of the ste
Hunter 310 accessories HugoJaramillo at 11:41am 06.18.23 Ask All Sailors 0/247 Looking for recommendations on where to pick up used or new Bimini, dodger ' dinghy davit. 1999 Hunt
Location of ELCI on 2003 Beneteau 393 Bscott515 at 8:11am 06.18.23 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/613 Anyone know the location of the ELCI on a 2003 Beneteau 393?
Swing Keel Line routing help (o'day 222) Unremarcable at 7:50am 06.18.23 Day Sailers 5/954 Does anyone happen to have a diagram of or knowledge of the swing keel routing for an O'Day 222? I h
Do you trailer with the motor attached? john6206 at 6:02am 06.18.23 Trailer Sailors 19/1275 This might sound like a stupid question, especially from someone who has been trailer sailing for so

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Caulk/sealant for shower enclosure with teak trim skunther at 7:23am 06.09.24 Use a good quality bath and tub caulk. Meets all the necessary criteria and is not exposed to UV, s
Caulk/sealant for shower enclosure with teak trim dlochner at 6:58am 06.09.24 Use a good quality bath and tub caulk. Meets all the necessary criteria and is not exposed to UV, so
Portlight Polish skunther at 6:57am 06.09.24 When I sold the boat four years later, the ports were still clear. I did not use any UV protective
Propeller shaft length Hunter 376, 380 or 386 Hamish_s at 6:09am 06.09.24 Just did this on a Mirage 35. We had specs which were close, but the shaft ended up having to go ba
Merit 22 owners jefstr at 8:59pm 06.08.24 I'm new to sailing and hoping to get my Merit 22 in the water this W, Th or F. What would be the min
Shaft coupling flange igillerman at 8:29pm 06.08.24 Closing the loop here. Unclear if I have the wrong coupler, the shop who sold me the shaft and sold
3GM30F Service Issue skunther at 8:19pm 06.08.24 The engine cranked over stronger and started up within 10 seconds. Not as good as it was before, but
Portlight Polish rgranger at 6:52pm 06.08.24 When I sold the boat four years later, the ports were still clear. I did not use any UV protective s
Portlight Polish rgranger at 6:50pm 06.08.24 Very nice results. Did you machine polish with foam or wool or did you hand polish? I need to wor
Minneapolis Cat 22 advice morbidfollower at 4:03pm 06.08.24 Welcome
3GM30F Service Issue skunther at 3:55pm 06.08.24
3GM30F Service Issue skunther at 2:37pm 06.08.24
Knocking sound at 2000 rpm's Prozac at 1:24pm 06.08.24 As in life, so it is with diesels ............... DO NOT go for the most complex and expensive so
Knocking sound at 2000 rpm's (1) Ralph Johnstone at 1:12pm 06.08.24 I am guessing a bent prop shaft or struts? Any advice would be appreciated. As in life, so it is
Best way to transport first boat? Advice Requested Barnacle Bill at 12:59pm 06.08.24 First of all, as seen in the photos, the trailer has surge brakes. Whether they work or not, is anot
Moving the traveller questions dlochner at 12:57pm 06.08.24 Well, if you have lots of money to burn on a new traveller system and lots of line and a new boom to
Moving the traveller questions Barnacle Bill at 12:30pm 06.08.24 There are a few things to think about. First of all, when you move the mainsheet attachment to a mid
Shaft coupling flange Barnacle Bill at 12:22pm 06.08.24 My guess is you don't have the right coupler.
Knocking sound at 2000 rpm's jssailem at 7:43am 06.08.24 If this were a crime, the detectives would go to the streets and round up the "Usual Suspects". :big
Propeller shaft length Hunter 376, 380 or 386 JamesG161 at 7:16am 06.08.24 You should never replace your shaft while in the water. Jim...

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