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What a big difference (3) rgranger at 6:00pm 05.07.18 Ask All Sailors 13/1923
Spreader Bracket replacement (3) dgottfeld at 5:16pm 05.07.18 Mid-Size Boats 2/728 I have a 1995 Hunter 27. We broke a spreader bracket on the mast and we need to order a replacement.
Scars and bars All U Get at 4:12pm 05.07.18 Ask All Sailors 0/333 Hi all, We met up with Ron today and got caught up on what we've been up to for the last two years.
Fiberglass repair (2) pzmaria at 3:10pm 05.07.18 Catalina 30 9/2335 Hello owners. Looking for your experienced advice how to approach this project. First of all how the
Moving to Ft. Lauderdale. Leatherneck at 2:00pm 05.07.18 Ask All Sailors 5/750 Any fellow sailors out there that live in the Ft. Lauderdale area? I'm towing my boat from Montana
My current favorite Craigslist post- Boat Parts nat55 at 2:00pm 05.07.18 Ask All Sailors 3/946 https://maine.craigslist.org/bpo/d/unipoxy-anti-fouling-paint-1/6554262675.html That label is at
Prop Walk Mark Arnold at 1:50pm 05.07.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 21/4272 Hi All! I just purchased a 2007 Beneteau 343 with a standard two blade prop. I have already noticed
No weather helm Fred at 1:42pm 05.07.18 Smaller Boats 1/443 Usually I expect to feel some slight weather helm when sailing my H26. On my first sail of the year
Hunter 37.5 shower hose replacement Alice A. at 12:57pm 05.07.18 Big Boats 2/823 Hi, everyone. The hose that runs to the showerhead came apart over the winter and it is in a very to
Hurth BW50 Transmission Question StanleyJ at 11:31am 05.07.18 Engines and Propulsion 0/526 I plan to replace the seal and gasket on the shift control on my HBW 50 transmission. I have been t
Extra Diesel GdlPaul at 11:01am 05.07.18 Catalina 310 21/4465 Has anyone developed a clever way to carry extra diesel jugs other than strapping them to a board on
Mast Light Wiring lostintime at 10:03am 05.07.18 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1276 Hello all. I have an O'day 25 (I think it is a 1983). The wiring for the mast light is broken at th
Black Smoke? pateco at 10:02am 05.07.18 Ask All Sailors 28/3060 Yesterday on our way out to our weekend races, My 1983 Yanmar 2GM dropped down from 3000 RPMs to 200
While trying to figure out an electrical issue yesterday, I found these. (1) HanBan at 9:59am 05.07.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 39/3409 Hi Guys, Thank you for all of your help. Your advice is invaluable. Yesterday while trying to tra
No compression after engine rebuild flyingcr at 9:12am 05.07.18 Engines and Propulsion 11/1966 my volvo penta 1 cyl 10 hp eng was rebuilt by volvo penta certified mechanic. He cant get engine to
Remote Outboard Key Panel BreakingWind at 7:41am 05.07.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/641 1st I have a 2001 H260 with mercury 9.9 bigfoot outboard motor. Installed is a Panel the houses the
Beneteau First 325 Keel Ron Toivonen at 7:16am 05.07.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/579 Can anyone tell me if a 1986 Beneteau First 325 has an iron or lead keel?
28.5 Shaft Removal leahcime at 7:02am 05.07.18 Mid-Size Boats 1/918 While trying to replace the bellows on my my PSS system I noticed a plastic retention collar had a c
Cables in the mast and mast head completed. Just sharing photos. (9) tipsyravensailing at 6:53am 05.07.18 Ask All Sailors 8/490 149891 149892 149893 149894 149895 149896
Cradle dimensions for 1986 First 405 ABOUT TIME 3 at 6:49am 05.07.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/389 After 10 yrs in Bahamas with our boat we brought the boat back to Canada and are keeping her in Gore

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Engine Alignment dmax at 8:39am 09.04.24 Actually, I asked MaineSail specifically and he said he wasn't a big fan (so I didn't go that route)
Hoping to start traveling with the boat :) morbidfollower at 8:31am 09.04.24 I wish we been lucky enough to trailer our C22 to places further away:( I would love to take part
Engine Alignment moe_1200 at 8:31am 09.04.24 When you align it, follow these instructions (courtesy of Ralph Johnstone), worth doing: Nice! Th
Pumpout Carts Suck dmax at 8:31am 09.04.24 South coast of Massachusetts: I have a pumpout dock a few hundred yards from my boat, the staff deal
Engine Alignment (1) dmax at 8:25am 09.04.24 When you align it, follow these instructions (courtesy of Ralph Johnstone), worth doing:
What to inspect on a C30 Universal M25 before purchase dmax at 8:23am 09.04.24 "Are compression tests not performed on diesels?" No, certainly do a compression test if possible.
Engine Alignment dmax at 8:17am 09.04.24 Sounds like a good plan - I know MaineSail (Marine How To - DIY for Boaters - Marine How To - incred
Engine Alignment moe_1200 at 7:53am 09.04.24 A new coupling would need its face machined to ensure it is perpendicular to the shaft, if not done
Engine Alignment dmax at 7:42am 09.04.24 A new coupling would need its face machined to ensure it is perpendicular to the shaft, if not done
Preferred helm wheel cover? (1) Justin_NSA at 7:15am 09.04.24 I think I'm going with a boatleather.com navy blue cover unless they discourage it. They note that
What kind of propane regulator to use? Rich Stidger at 7:09am 09.04.24 I just read-read you post and apology for not picking up on your statement on opening the vent on t
Pumpout Carts Suck Project_Mayhem at 6:40am 09.04.24 A common complaint. One of the causes is leaving the excess hose on the cart or on the pumpout pede
Bought an ODay 25 - Question about cracking/spidering around the mast Project_Mayhem at 6:39am 09.04.24 Welcome aboard. I'm curious as to the configuration of this vessel. CB or fin keel? I'm guessing
Does anyone have experience with a Torqeedo? Looking at using a Torqeedo 1003 on my Mac 25. dlochner at 4:58am 09.04.24 I have a 1103 for my dinghy. It can be a good motor depending on your expectations. Max speed on my
Pumpout Carts Suck shemandr at 4:41am 09.04.24 On the East End of LI town operated pump out boats are available and make the task quite easy. You
1/2/Both/Off Switch >>> Alternator Diodes east coaster at 3:50am 09.04.24 Maine Sail aka marine how to has a couple of great articles on battery switches, alternators and wir
Bought an ODay 25 - Question about cracking/spidering around the mast G Newboat at 3:39am 09.04.24 The two small triangular plates on your upper stays are for raising and lowering your mast easily
Experience with Embarcaciones de Pesca? Spanish fishing boat site Apiqueras at 3:22am 09.04.24 I came across a website called Maquetas de barcos de Pesca , there are lots of fishing replicas and
Is my foresail too big? Shacklepin at 3:19am 09.04.24 You could add a short pendant on the bottom between the tack fitting and the tack. This will allow
Pumpout Carts Suck dlochner at 2:46am 09.04.24 My marina doesnt believe me when I tell them that the pump isnt working as well as it should. If it

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