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On an mdkd gen set- oil capacity and sound shields eianm at 11:35pm 01.27.18 Big Boats 4/998 two questions guys; 1) what is the oil capacity of this ONAN MDKD gen set? 2) on my H42 (1991) the
Centerboard is getting on my nerves (2) BobbyFunn at 10:26pm 01.27.18 Day Sailers 18/1864 I took the centerboard off last spring and when i went to fair and paint it i found that there was w
PVC Furler fritz3000g at 7:22pm 01.27.18 Ask A Macgregor Owner 23/5099 On the Mods page there's the following DIY PVC furler. I've messaged the poster, and he/she hasn't
Yanmar Exhaust Elbow / cheap, quick fix. The Tanqueray at 3:29pm 01.27.18 Bigger Boats 20/12665 I noticed black smoke when I increased the throttle (engine bogs). It was obvious that the exhaust e
What sealant (or other) to use for this? SFS at 2:06pm 01.27.18 Ask All Sailors 5/576 I'm reinstalling a cleat ripped out during Irma. The cleat is aluminum, fasteners are 316 stainless
MalwareBytes crashes thousands of computers Brian D at 12:40pm 01.27.18 Sails Call Lounge 11/1286 Do you use MalwareBytes antimalware/antivirus software? I do, and at 8:30 this morning an update occ
New Craigslist scam Gene Neill at 12:01pm 01.27.18 Sails Call Lounge 12/1588 New to me at least. Have you guys seen this one before? Here's the setup: Toyota Tacoma for sale in
Water tanks busted PeterBreit at 9:13am 01.27.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/1765 I have a 2000 Beneteau 461 with 3 water tanks. 2 under the floor boards in the main cabin. 1 under t
Looking for ... (4) EV21 at 8:13am 01.27.18 Ask All Sailors 11/1521 Hi all, Looking for some items and so far haven't had much luck. Maybe am searching wrong terms b
Racing a Beneteau 311 w/Fin Keel and Centerboard Dennis Thomas at 7:25am 01.27.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 55/7315 Has anyone raced their 311 w/ Fin Keel and Centerboard? What rating system was used for your boat? W
O'Day 34 Performance? LouisMK at 7:55pm 01.26.18 Bigger Boats 34/5958 Hello '34 owners out there, just saw a post on e-bay ' someone has an '84 O'Day 34 Performance for s
reinstalling C22 swing keel ambler at 1:52pm 01.26.18 Catalina 22 9/1132 I'm reinstalling my swing keel after fairing. I am only able to get 3 of the bolts in. The hole in t
US towing permits Bosman at 12:00pm 01.26.18 Ask All Sailors 38/2822 I have a question - in Canada it is possible to purchase an annual towing permit for boats that are
Cherubini 33 Inner Forestay Question (1) Captain Ahab at 9:32am 01.26.18 The Cherubini Hunters 5/636 Have this inner forestay that has a pulley below and at top of mast. Wondering what its for? Boat di
9.9 Suzuki oil CapnGL at 7:56am 01.26.18 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/682 Can I disconnect the oil tank and just mix my gas...... When I tilt this motor the oil tank leaks...
Vang as preventer? Alisagc at 6:10am 01.26.18 Ask An Oday Owner 10/3180 we have an 1978 O'Day 25, rogged with a boom vang. Having done some research on preeventer rigging,
The HR under sail question Pilot2 at 5:41am 01.26.18 Hallberg-Rassy 4/4927 One review article of the HR 35 says: "...and the Rasmus 35 is no different. Due to her narrow beam
Advice from the pros needed... Pilot2 at 4:44am 01.26.18 Hallberg-Rassy 7/8225 Iam considering a Hallberg-Rassy 35 which I have not seen or had surveyed yet. It would appear to b
What material for electrical back panel? Ward H at 4:27am 01.26.18 Musings With Maine Sail 21/8130 Looking through the forums I sometimes see that somebody doing a DC wiring upgrade will install the
Gelcoat cracks (1) Lance Dias at 8:28pm 01.25.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/2265 I have a 2003 H356 which has lots of hairline cracks on the coach-house roof, particularly on the po

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Engine Vent Fan rgranger at 10:31am 01.31.24 Although the wafer thermostat seems to be difficult to come by, ... I provided the Amazon link i
New Trolling Motor rgranger at 10:28am 01.31.24 Plenty of time to figure out how to mount it https://www.partstown.com/multiplex/manb5001776?gad_
Engine Vent Fan Hello Below at 10:12am 01.31.24 Some thought provoking points from posts 9, 10 and 11. My 4" exhaust fan hose is positioned directl
Hunter 386 freshwater tank sending unit help Ralph Johnstone at 9:47am 01.31.24 Hi Enrique and welcome to the site. For the best response to your question, I would suggest you cop
Hunter 386 freshwater tank sending unit help (3) Enrique Cortes at 9:20am 01.31.24 Hello everyone, I'm trying to figure out what is going on with my tank monitor system, the one that
So, you're thinking of going Electric... Johann at 9:07am 01.31.24 He claims he can only go 66 nm on a full 22 kwh charge. I really have no idea how he is coming up w
Mast Support Bracket "Event" Crazy Dave Condon at 9:00am 01.31.24 @rgranger Rob, You saw what concerned me
Engine Vent Fan dlochner at 8:58am 01.31.24 The blower fan does very little to cool the engine room. At operating temperature there is 400 lb bl
Engine Vent Fan Davidasailor26 at 8:57am 01.31.24
New Trolling Motor sbrogden at 8:49am 01.31.24 I plan on mounting the motor when I set up the mast, prior to launch.
New Trolling Motor dlochner at 8:47am 01.31.24 The lake I normally go to has a decent ramp and dock, plenty of depth for dagger board. I don't see
New Trolling Motor Tater at 8:18am 01.31.24 I tend to sit near the centerboard. The motor I have weighs 15 pounds - don't think that will affe
Engine Vent Fan (2) rgranger at 8:07am 01.31.24 I like the idea of having your blower on a thermostat. Seems like you would want it to automatical
New Trolling Motor sbrogden at 7:59am 01.31.24 I tend to sit near the centerboard. The motor I have weighs 15 pounds - don't think that will affec
New Trolling Motor Tater at 7:57am 01.31.24 Do you keep the motor down, with the prop in the water, while under sail? Only when I forget about
Mast Support Bracket "Event" (2) rgranger at 7:54am 01.31.24 :plus: What @dlochner said. And in addition to the repair being done with whatever was in the toolb
New Trolling Motor sbrogden at 7:45am 01.31.24 Do you keep the motor down, with the prop in the water, while under sail?
New Trolling Motor Tater at 7:39am 01.31.24 The lake I normally go to has a decent ramp and dock, plenty of depth for dagger board. I don't see
Adding a solent sail or staysail to a B&R rig kloudie1 at 7:28am 01.31.24 Clarifying.. .. The H-34 has an early B&R and it has a stout backstay .. My concern is that the rig
Rub rail leak Ed.S at 7:16am 01.31.24 Thanks Sailgunner, I know it will a tedious job and I'm not looking forward to it. These recommendat

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