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Transmission Oil (1) David Hopkins at 9:45pm 03.20.17 Catalina 30 6/5318 I want to replace and check the level of my transmission oil. I have a Universal M3-20 and I find th
Removing Hunter 40.5 Chart Plotter above Chart Table. edguy3 at 8:01pm 03.20.17 Big Boats 6/814 I had no trouble removing the knob from the starboard side of this ancient chartplotter, but removin
Too good to be true? sdstef at 5:16pm 03.20.17 Ask All Sailors 7/861 Has anybody here dealt with WMJ Marine? They are an online store and are currently selling some Ray
stepping mast on o'day 26 MSN-Oday at 1:14pm 03.20.17 Ask An Oday Owner 2/946 Hello all, Sailing season is about to start up here in WI. I just purchased an O'Day 26 and was won
Furler Line Replacement Catalina 36 PGUTIERREZ at 11:39am 03.20.17 Big Boats 13/4268 I need to replace 3/8" furler line on my 2000 Catalina 36 with CDI single line furler. What is the
Happy Equinox / Nowruz Mubarak Brian D at 10:54am 03.20.17 Sails Call Lounge 0/463 The sun has finally crossed the celestial equator into the northern hemisphere. To quote Game of Thr
Is it Okay to.... (1) Roy 845 at 9:55am 03.20.17 Ask An Oday Owner 14/1135 Hi all, I'm at the point with my winter repairs that requires me to fill in the divots in my S
Racor 110A fuel filter - housing removal Ciarabc at 8:44am 03.20.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 16/7836 Can anyone tell me how to remove the housing for my Racor 110A fuel filter? I removed the metal ven
Last of winter sail LeslieTroyer at 8:39am 03.20.17 Pacific North West Cruisers 30/3154 Yesterday was the last day of winter and perfect for sailing. Went out about noon and headed in arou
Removing scum on white boot stripe? Pat at 7:17am 03.20.17 Ask An Oday Owner 26/4217 Since installing an AC under the V-berth our boat sits slightly bow down due to weight distribution.
Windlass power wiring gettinthere at 6:37am 03.20.17 Musings With Maine Sail 30/24213 Getting ready to wire a new Lofrans Tigress windlass. It is rated to draw 1500w at 12v. My calc says
Epoxy or Vinylester? Ned Ludd at 5:11am 03.20.17 Ask All Sailors 16/8750 Hi All, I have been studying to the point of confusion. Here's the story, 1976 boat and the trail
unknown trailer sailor destination for RV sailboat people TortugasRoyal at 12:29am 03.20.17 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/772 A gem to camp and day sail out of on Chesapeake bay. https://www.google.com/maps/place/New+Point+RV
tell me where the gulf coast campgrounds are that also have a boat ramp please TortugasRoyal at 12:25am 03.20.17 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1159 locals know where this these are. please share. Made a map to view the suggestions posted below a
Recommendation for foam type and purchase place for interior and v berth foam please. TortugasRoyal at 10:12pm 03.19.17 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/5445 Recommendation for foam type and purchase place for interior and v berth foam please. covering alre
Packing nut drips ?? wilf at 6:22pm 03.19.17 Ask All Sailors 49/3677 Just wondered about the packing nut drip situation on my oday 322, my question is, should it drip wh
Bow Pulpit nuts accessibility. Oday 23 rogjack2 at 3:22pm 03.19.17 Ask An Oday Owner 9/1110 Are the nuts on the forward bolts of the bow pulpit of an Oday 23 accessible from underneath or is a
Zinc Anode SUSAN LYNCH at 3:03pm 03.19.17 Parts Search 3/1187 Does anyone know the size of a zinc for an Oceanis 321? Could be 22/24, 30, 35mms or other.
masthead strobe NiceBeny at 12:54pm 03.19.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/760 Hello, I have one and am wondering when are they to be used and not used? foggy conditions?
Red rubber on rudder assembly Astrozombie at 12:32pm 03.19.17 Smaller Boats 13/1066 Currently rebuilding the rudder assembly on my h26, I have the red rubber and everything just need t

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Auto Pilot Simrad issues Davidasailor26 at 10:59am 07.07.24 Update: re attached all wiring from autopilot to circuit breaker using crimping tools. Same issue,
Beginning a restoration on a 1987 Hunter 23 isaksp00 at 10:58am 07.07.24 I do not have that pipe below the motor mount. From your other photos it doesn't look like there is
Impellers - aftermarket or OEM? Stu Jackson at 10:57am 07.07.24 I don't think Westerbeke, or any engine or pump manufacturer makes their own impellers. I use Johns
Auto Pilot Simrad issues Stu Jackson at 10:55am 07.07.24 then connects to a copper wire (larger gauge) in the engine room before going into the circuit brea
Auto Pilot Simrad issues jviss at 10:43am 07.07.24 Yikes!
Beginning a restoration on a 1987 Hunter 23 (1) svseacucumber at 10:43am 07.07.24 Looks decent. Look carefully at the bulkheads that the sidestay chainplates attach to. Particularly
A Little Story About Our GPS JRacer at 10:43am 07.07.24 It was trying to deceive you! :biggrin:
Auto Pilot Simrad issues Anchor Lady at 10:31am 07.07.24
Auto Pilot Simrad issues jviss at 10:26am 07.07.24
A Little Story About Our GPS Stu Jackson at 10:02am 07.07.24 Good news, Terry. Gee, I actually tried to help in 2014, but was unsuccessful? Just so you know,
Auto Pilot Simrad issues Anchor Lady at 9:13am 07.07.24 Update: re attached all wiring from autopilot to circuit breaker using crimping tools. Same issue, s
The most explosive week in boating! dlochner at 8:34am 07.07.24 Untied the lines and headed north to the St Lawrence River and points beyond for a long anticipated
Yanmar 20gm starting issue Indysailor at 8:33am 07.07.24 Somewhat related, although you seem to have gotten the beast started, Walter Shulz...yes, of Shannon
First time question: I own a 1974 Oday 20. Indysailor at 8:28am 07.07.24 Yeah, can't go wrong with a CDI. You will need to have a luff tape added to your sail (choose the Ge
What are these tracks used for? jssailem at 8:12am 07.07.24 They appear to be placed so that they provide adjustable positions for control of sails on the bow.
Blown exhaust not enough I guess jssailem at 8:07am 07.07.24 Yes working out, running up hill when it is hot always tends to heat me up and I start to sweat.
Gulf Coast, AL to FL Panhandle Move Johann at 8:03am 07.07.24
A Little Story About Our GPS (1) jssailem at 8:03am 07.07.24 You got magic sauce and played the keys. It suddenly was alive... Do you know what caused the vagre
What are these tracks used for? sailcapt340 at 8:01am 07.07.24
A Little Story About Our GPS Terry Cox at 7:51am 07.07.24 Those fireworks can be very frightening. Agree, John.

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