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Xantrex PathMaker making noise mz4wheeler at 9:11am 02.27.17 Ask All Sailors 11/2942 Short story: I accidentally left the pathmaker in the "off" position for a few months. This essent
In-Counter Ice Box Tartaruga Sailing at 8:19am 02.27.17 Mid-Size Boats 9/2407 Does anyone have the opening and inside dimensions of the in-counter ice box on the 1989-1994 Hunter
Refrigerant Low?? LeslieTroyer at 7:07am 02.27.17 Ask All Sailors 21/3149 How do I know if my refrigerant needs recharging - I've read here that people's refrig cycle on 6-10
Canvas and window UV Protection freeheelbillie at 6:42am 02.27.17 Ask All Sailors 4/1016 Whats a good product for protecting/water proofing canvas? Also looking for a good application for
Starting diesel in freezing temp.... NYSail at 6:01am 02.27.17 Ask All Sailors 32/4975 Hello all. Having a survey done on boat this coming weekend and weather looks as if it will be col
Refinishing Beneteau Companionway Ladder BigEasy at 5:55am 02.27.17 Ask All Sailors 5/1973 Time to refinish my companionway ladder. The steps are made of veneer covered plywood. I will defin
Another Smile ... to get you throught the week ... catalanc at 5:25am 02.27.17 Ask All Sailors 7/863 The Mens Help Line "HELLO, MY NAME IS BOB, HOW CAN I HELP YOU?" CALLER: "HI, BOB, I REALLY NEED YO
Light bulbs Gordon Kyle at 12:07am 02.27.17 Mid-Size Boats 0/501 Hi, How do I change the light bulb in the salon down lighter on my Legend 39 ? Thanks
Can the forestay be disconnected on a C25 with the mast up... C22BC at 8:30pm 02.26.17 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/741 I launched my recently purchased Catalina 25 last weekend , it was the end of a long day by the time
What is with these windows? (1) Ianmugferd at 8:23pm 02.26.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/771 I have a 1978 Hunter 33 that I am trying to update. I have a mysterious leak and suspect it might be
Dreaded Bottom Paint Thread Bad Obsession at 8:12pm 02.26.17 Ask All Sailors 8/810 I am re-considering the idea of trailer sailing my boat this season. I didn't use it much last seas
Mounting a transducer Track4ever at 5:35pm 02.26.17 Catalina 22 8/4145 I just purchased a Garmin echoMAP 53CV. It comes with a transom mounted transducer that is 2" wide
ForwardScan Sonar joker460 at 4:10pm 02.26.17 Ask All Sailors 3/2188 Just wanted to test the waters now that there are 2 major players. Has anyone here installed either
Another what is this thread? (1) smokey73 at 3:39pm 02.26.17 Ask All Sailors 12/859 Doing some checking and cleanup of the wiring and took off the house bank ON-OFF switch. I'm instal
What $100 can do to your trailer.... (2) rgranger at 2:05pm 02.26.17 Trailer Sailors 34/3175 I spent a little under $100 on my trailer this weekend. Replaced and recovered the skids, put a li
Help removing outboard lower unit Tom L at 2:01pm 02.26.17 Trailer Sailors 20/7849 I have a 1993 Tohatsu 9.9 2 stroke long shaft outboard that needs the impeller replaced. It is spit
guppy 13 d furler (2) sailorforever at 1:48pm 02.26.17 Guppy 1/1574 hello, getting ready to install a garage made roller furler made from Joel's plans, as soon as it
Beneteau 40CC Emergency Tiller Tony Dyer at 12:44pm 02.26.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/2070 Please would someone send me a picture, as I've lost mine and need to have a new one manufactured. T
Replacing maststep core rot. Step shape gramparuve at 12:08pm 02.26.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/3068 I am planning on replacing my rotten mast step and the core in the deck around it on a 78 Hunter 30'
What could this be???? (2) NYSail at 10:18am 02.26.17 Ask All Sailors 25/1456 going through boat and fount this "box" with a wire that is just dangling. There is no name or any n

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Yanmar 20gm starting issue dmax at 1:37pm 06.24.24 I don't believe that model of Yanmar has glow plugs, it just uses compression to ignite the fuel. Ma
Has anyone replaced a 26M daggerboard? PotentialOwner at 1:34pm 06.24.24 Thanks everyone, daggerboard is in
What's this? DanMaine at 1:13pm 06.24.24 I replaced the head a couple of years ago with a standard Jabsco one. I hadn't paid any attention t
Removing ceiling light kappykaplan at 1:00pm 06.24.24 You should be able to gently twist or pry the base from the overhead liner.
Hunter Passage 42 forward head seawater hose clogged Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 12:59pm 06.24.24 It would really be helpful to know the make/model/approx age of your toilet. If you don't know, can
Push button switch for starter Ralph Johnstone at 12:51pm 06.24.24 You are a champion! I wish you'd tell my wife some time. I need all the help I can get in that d
Push button switch for starter monocerosin at 12:48pm 06.24.24 Great! Thank you for your quick reply, I have all the parts up on my PC right now. I noticed after I
Push button switch for starter (4) Ralph Johnstone at 12:42pm 06.24.24 I think I found the relay you are using, is this it? Ah, so near yet so far. That relay has a 24V
C&C 30Mkii Folding Prop fstbttms at 12:26pm 06.24.24 The only other thing to keep in mind is that some folding props (Flexofold in particular) fold with
Yanmar 20gm starting issue 3GGG at 12:22pm 06.24.24 Rgranger thanks for the quick reply! Thanks for tbe simple break down I appreciate it. Ordering book
What's this? monocerosin at 12:09pm 06.24.24 I have seen every part of my 37c #52 and saw nothing like that. I removed every part of the electros
Push button switch for starter monocerosin at 12:05pm 06.24.24 "I took the easy way out and went with:" Hi Ralph. I am currently working through the wiring on my
3YM prop shaft coupling bolts and propeller nut torque settings? captain69 at 11:27am 06.24.24 Well, ALL FOUR of my bolts were loose enough to be further loosened by finger touch alone, and one w
Removing ceiling light (1) pcjrusso at 11:24am 06.24.24 225594
Yanmar 20gm starting issue rgranger at 11:15am 06.24.24 I am not a diesel expert but I did just buy the book and have read it recently. So you will prob
No more vroom vroom? rgranger at 11:09am 06.24.24 Make sure the exhaust path is clear and not plugged with carbon or old marine growth. Best of Luck
Aft Pulpit Replacement for '85 H31 rgranger at 11:07am 06.24.24 Yep! What @jssailem said. For instance, if I do a google for "boat rails in Charleston SC" I ge
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project jibes138 at 10:57am 06.24.24
Flickering House Lights PeteT at 9:48am 06.24.24 Pete. Did you find any corrosion on the connections at either the head or the V-Berth? I would susp
Flickering House Lights PeteT at 9:46am 06.24.24 Hi all just and update. The cabin lights are in series. Used just a little common sense and followe

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