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Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone (2) Gunni at 3:47pm 08.03.17 Sails Call Lounge 18/2073 The GoM Dead Zone set a new record this year - 8,800 sq. miles. Over-nutrification from the Mississ
Selden Mast Ron Roman at 1:26pm 08.03.17 Ask All Sailors 5/901 I have a Selden In-Inmast. When I reef my sail, it slowly creeps out and I have to start all over ag
USB Chargers wiring (1) Bob S at 11:08am 08.03.17 Ask All Sailors 17/3424 139530 Eathtek Replacement Universal Waterproof 4 Port USB Charger Socket Outlet 5V Output Total 6.2
ICOM 706 MK II Rick D at 9:59am 08.03.17 SSB and Ham Operators 18/3419 Any opinions on this radio for my boat application? Looks like it would serve my purposes and I like
Head and fresh water holding tank Markkas at 6:13am 08.03.17 Ask An Oday Owner 4/711 Hello, just bought a 1987 272le and was wondering if anyone could tell me two things. 1. What size w
Donations to Neptune: Dennis Kitchen at 6:06am 08.03.17 Ask All Sailors 111/10451 .....on a lighter note; what have you donated to King Neptune? Lets hear about it, especially if it
broken switches tbilyeu at 5:54am 08.03.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/887 On my 2014 OC 45 the electrical panel has both the shore power and 12 V switches. 2 of the 12 V swi
Maximum motor size for Mac 26S Tom Fawbush at 4:54am 08.03.17 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/9970 Does anyone happen to know what the maximum outboard motor size is for a Macgregor 26S? It currently
Leaving AC on.... NYSail at 3:40am 08.03.17 Ask All Sailors 11/696 While walking the bock I see boats, both power and sail that leave the AC on all the time. This is o
B361 vs Catalina 36 MKii jarcher at 9:52pm 08.02.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 45/8707 Hi All... I'm looking to upgrade my Scampi 30 to a 36 foot cruiser, and have been looking at the Ca
Gel Coat Blisters (1) tgrass462 at 7:44pm 08.02.17 Mid-Size Boats 5/2998 Bucket List, a 2008 Catalina 320 MK II (Hull Number 1135) has just completed the LOOP. We have now
Rule Super Switch installation Cest La Vie at 7:43pm 08.02.17 Ask All Sailors 2/451 recently purchased a new Rule Super Switch to replace a similar non functioning unit. Upon opening
Forced air heater duct routing on an Oceanis 400? Geste at 7:26pm 08.02.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1439 Survey willing, I will take possession of a clean Oceanis 400 in a week or so. One missing accessory
What kind of boat did I buy? (1) Jlanni at 5:56pm 08.02.17 Smaller Boats 3/815 I bought an old rower sailor. It is an AMF from the 1970s but I can't find out more. Does anyone kno
Another one followed me home - could be that perfect day sailer? (1) RussC at 5:28pm 08.02.17 Trailer Sailors 19/6012 Vagabond 17, designed by Ron Holder. seems like a SO much larger boat, but only 950lb displacement w
H376 Head Waste Diverter valve (1) rfrye1 at 3:57pm 08.02.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/424 Does anyone know Make/Model of this Head waste diverter valve? I need new O-rings and or rebuild kit
Rule Super Switch Wiring Cest La Vie at 1:26pm 08.02.17 Ask All Sailors 9/2348 I just picked up a new Rule Super Switch to replace a defective switch. After opening the package,
O'day Gel Coat Matching Capri at 12:15pm 08.02.17 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1327 Hello. Any sources or prior experience matching O'day factory gel coat? I have a 1981 22 foot. I'm t
Jabsco diaphragm waste pump dependability? centerline at 11:56am 08.02.17 Ask All Sailors 11/2460 Im wondering about the dependability of the Jabsco diaphragm pump over the sealand bellows T pump...
centerboard rope replacement MCA at 10:07am 08.02.17 Other Sailboats 3/1466 Hi, I have 1983 US Yacht 18 (Buccaneer 18)that has the original line to drop and secure the c/b. It

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Stress cracks in Stainless Steel Arch on my Hunter 306 Brinky63 at 7:34am 07.11.24 Anyone have an idea as to where one can find drawings for the Arch? Looking at the possibility of ma
Fresh water pump jviss at 7:33am 07.11.24 I have a Par 36800-1000 3.3GPM 40PSI pump. It's old school, a belt driven diaphragm pump. They las
What are these screw things called dLj at 7:32am 07.11.24 No, I just use the brush that comes with Tef-Gel to thoroughly coat the hole with it. How do you g
Unusual stuffing box JoeWhite at 7:30am 07.11.24 Or, replace the stuffing box with one that uses the stuffing box wicks and go sailing with confidenc
Welcome to sailing! Here, have an engine/electrical issue. jviss at 7:25am 07.11.24 Yes, the oil pressure switch closes when engine is running to provide power to the electric fuel pu
Fresh water pump Deleted member 117556 at 7:03am 07.11.24 Replaced mine with a shurflo pentair model 4008. 55 psi and 3 gpm and it does not require an accumu
Welcome to sailing! Here, have an engine/electrical issue. ethanknox at 6:59am 07.11.24 I think you are way overcomplicating this. At this point I suspect a bad wire, the oil pressure sw
Welcome to sailing! Here, have an engine/electrical issue. jviss at 6:57am 07.11.24 I think you are way overcomplicating this. At this point I suspect a bad wire, the oil pressure swi
Welcome to sailing! Here, have an engine/electrical issue. ethanknox at 6:53am 07.11.24 Yes, the oil pressure switch closes when engine is running to provide power to the electric fuel pu
What are these screw things called jviss at 6:44am 07.11.24 Are you wrapping the rivets in the tape then inserting and riveting? dj No, I just use the brush
What are these screw things called dLj at 6:42am 07.11.24 I've done a lot stainless to aluminum attachments, and using thin white tape between them, and Tef-
Welcome to sailing! Here, have an engine/electrical issue. ethanknox at 6:40am 07.11.24 Gotcha, I'm not familiar with the area; I assume Piers 3 and 5 are in Philly? Yep I'll DM you what
Welcome to sailing! Here, have an engine/electrical issue. ethanknox at 6:40am 07.11.24 I want to say I think the cooling is ok, just by deduction - I'm still getting the same amount of ex
What are these screw things called jviss at 6:39am 07.11.24 I'd be interested in knowing what the "quality" aluminum rivets are. But from all I've seen, the p
What are these screw things called dLj at 6:36am 07.11.24 So... I'm the least expert of these posters but I have an engineer friend who is a sailer - primari
Welcome to sailing! Here, have an engine/electrical issue. jviss at 6:28am 07.11.24 I'm in VA still, I plan on sailing back up to Pier 3 (if there's still a slip) once I get this engi
EV-100 auto helm issues Tally Ho at 6:27am 07.11.24 My autohelm has been acting up and I just wondering if anyone else has experienced this and may pos
Welcome to sailing! Here, have an engine/electrical issue. ethanknox at 6:27am 07.11.24 May I ask, where in Philadelphia are you moored? I'm in VA still, I plan on sailing back up to Pie
Welcome to sailing! Here, have an engine/electrical issue. jviss at 6:24am 07.11.24 May I ask, where in Philadelphia are you moored?
Welcome to sailing! Here, have an engine/electrical issue. ethanknox at 6:10am 07.11.24 I kinda like this maintenance caution, also. Even with a boat drafting 6', I have churned up some s

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