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So rad radio problem tbilyeu at 6:23pm 07.01.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/929 I have a 2014 OC 45. The electronics are the B ' G Touch. The radio is the Simrad RS 35 and HS 35.
Idle Adjustment? Suzuki 6HP, 2012, need some quick help (1) CloudDiver at 2:33pm 07.01.17 Engines and Propulsion 17/18282 138182 My Dinghy outboard is cutting out at low idle. 2012 Suzuki DT6 standard shaft, bought from P
Real life load test..... NYSail at 2:19pm 07.01.17 Ask All Sailors 11/612 so new boat has a house bank of 2 4d lifeline agms 410 ah total. P/o said they were 5/6 years old. I
Jabsco marine toilet backflowing from tank into bowl Jimongee at 2:19pm 07.01.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1688 Suddenly we have occasional air bubbles and waste flowing back into the toilet bowl. The lever for
Motor Anodes Waandderer at 12:03pm 07.01.17 Ask All Sailors 4/483 Hello All, I recently had my 1985 citation pulled out for repair. While it was out I changed the sha
Has anyone used Topcoat F11 on their boats? caguy at 10:51am 07.01.17 Ask All Sailors 4/5436 I've seen some pretty impressive videos on YouTube but was wondering about how it holds up. I was a
Need info on 12ft Jester (1) Ted Grand Lake at 10:18am 07.01.17 Trailer Sailors 1/1720 I bought this used, and wonder if there is a manual? 1975 12ft Jester. Thanks
Tohatsu Sailpro Review/Log Leeward Rail at 9:28am 07.01.17 Catalina 22 49/30333 Good morning everyone, In the time that I have been looking at switch to a different outboard, I ke
Cabin Poptop Cover? Bill Ernst at 8:54am 07.01.17 Catalina 22 7/755 Not sure if this is OK to post, but here goes. 1. Anyone have a poptop cover that they want to
who stole my hour meter? Jimongee at 8:47am 07.01.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1418 Ha! Ha! . I have a 2002 356 I have owned for 5 years. I have never noticed an hour meter anywhere
Valve lash-3GM30F-questions Jimongee at 8:38am 07.01.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/3416 It is past time for me to do a valve lash adjustment. I am a former automotive technician so adjusti
Valve lash-3GM30F-questions Jimongee at 8:33am 07.01.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/252 It is past time for me to do a valve lash adjustment. I am a former automotive technician so adjus
Spinnaker on a B & R rig travelingjerryb at 7:59am 07.01.17 Smaller Boats 20/2625 Can anybody out there reassure me, crazy Dave, that it is OK to fly a spinnaker on the BNR rig? Do y
Navigation Bulb Replacement SamRy at 7:58am 07.01.17 Ask An Oday Owner 0/590 Does anyone know the model of the replacement bulb for the bow navigation light on the 1988 O'Day 32
waterline to highest point when mast is down Cincy Becky at 6:17am 07.01.17 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/2060 I'm selling my Mac26X and I have someone interested in purchasing. He sails on a lake and needs to
Now thruster shear pins breaking RWSlater at 5:16am 07.01.17 Ask All Sailors 13/3175 Do any of you that have bow thrusters experience motor shear pins breaking? If so how often?
Yanmar 4JH4E oil fill.... (2) NYSail at 5:00am 07.01.17 Engines and Propulsion 8/6491 So I am familiarizing myself with my new engine and will change the oil before my trip in a few week
Diesel smell in rear cabin. Tipsynippertoo at 4:24am 07.01.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 27/3026 Hi Guys/Girls, I have a Hunter 356 2002yr, and am trying to find where I am getting diesel smells fr
Launch ramp to go to Catalina Jerry75 at 7:49pm 06.30.17 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1720 Whats the best and secure overnight parking, boat launch to use when going to Catalina island off of
Insurance Claim Ronald Roman at 6:49pm 06.30.17 Ask All Sailors 46/3429 Normally how long does it take to get reimbursed on a insurance claim. The reason I'm asking is beca

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Toyota Rav 4 for towing Richie50 at 6:05am 07.12.24 Thanks all. Great insight! Looks like the new vehicle will be the larger Highlander, no downsizing
Hunter 38 - disassembly in rear cabin firebird13 at 6:03am 07.12.24 Thank You @quadrille38
Welcome to sailing! Here, have an engine/electrical issue. jviss at 6:00am 07.12.24 This has been bothering me, so I checked on what I have on my current boat, which is a Westerbeke 38
Mainsheet Joe at 5:58am 07.12.24 On a 23 foot boat, I would keep it 5/16 or smaller. On my 27 footer I use 5/16 Samson Trophy Braid.
Yanmar 2gm kill switch issue 3GGG at 5:34am 07.12.24 As Dave says, the SS wire in the casing is most likely seized. Pull it out from the casing and lub
Pearson Wanderer dLj at 4:11am 07.12.24 I think you posted this in the wrong forum - try putting it in the "Parts Search". dj
Mainsheet shemandr at 3:49am 07.12.24 You need to look at the blocks the sheet will go thru. Sheets that are too thick will not run smoot
Genoa / Jib are both sitting on the lifelines/bow rail when deployed. kappykaplan at 2:39am 07.12.24 I figured out the mainsail issue (Mainsheet and Boom Vang too tight). Yes, mainsheet and boom vang
Genoa / Jib are both sitting on the lifelines/bow rail when deployed. carlc376 at 2:36am 07.12.24 Thank you for all the replies/advice. I finally had a chance to get back to the boat. I figured o
TotalBoat Lust vs. Cetol Leeward Rail at 9:31pm 07.11.24 Five coats of System 3 epoxy and three coats of varnish. I have often considered that method. Any
Question for Legend 40.5 Owners Re: Bilge Rich Stidger at 9:16pm 07.11.24 That's nasty. I've never been in there. Sorry. Maybe you can get to it by removing the seat plywood
TotalBoat Lust vs. Cetol Ralph Johnstone at 9:04pm 07.11.24 You sold the boat ? The boat burned/sank ? Always the eternal optimist. Five coats of System 3 e
TotalBoat Lust vs. Cetol Leeward Rail at 6:53pm 07.11.24 And this hasn't been touched in 15 years. And never will be again. ?
Are These Davit Mounts? thinwater at 5:14pm 07.11.24 I agree, they kind of do, but they are solid stainless steel, not tubes. These are definitely mean
Toyota Rav 4 for towing dmax at 4:19pm 07.11.24 "but the tow vehicle does not always need to outweigh the trailer " - totally agree, but for "amateu
Sailboat manual kappykaplan at 3:56pm 07.11.24 You may find what you need in the Oday downloads section on this site: https://oday.sailboatowners.c
Toyota Rav 4 for towing (1) LakeShark at 3:49pm 07.11.24 14,000 lbs will throw your F-150 around like a rag doll if it gets sideways. I've seen it happen a
TotalBoat Lust vs. Cetol jdrutten at 3:43pm 07.11.24 Nice. How many coats? My memory is somewhat fuzzy here. I had brought the seats home and it ende
Toyota Rav 4 for towing dmax at 3:38pm 07.11.24 Semi-tractor use fifth-wheel hitches, much different. This is basically true, especially for small v
TotalBoat Lust vs. Cetol (1) Ralph Johnstone at 3:31pm 07.11.24 And this hasn't been touched in 15 years. And never will be again.

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