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Backstay question Diybrad at 10:35am 08.14.16 Catalina 30 6/1779 This may be a dumb question but I couldn't find a single post or article about this. I am about to
Hard top Dodger Chevy1217 at 9:46am 08.14.16 Ask All Sailors 4/1830 Hey I was wondering I have a 30' Clark San Juan SL and was wondering if anyone has a set of plans fo
Vacuum gauge for Racor fuel filter WellerH at 9:28am 08.14.16 Catalina 310 28/11785 Has anybody installed a vacuum gauge to indicate status of the standard Racor 225 fuel filter? If s
Port Light Frame (1) KZW at 7:56am 08.14.16 Catalina 310 4/722 The starboard port light, above the starboard settee, is leaking. I removed the inside frame. It is
Hull #304 (1) Bolander at 7:34am 08.14.16 The Cherubini Hunters 8/255 Hey Guys, I haven't posted in a while, but I'm posting now because I have to sell my 37 ft. Cherubin
macerator pump replacement Jack at 7:32am 08.14.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1650 Hi All, Most of us are familiar with the Jabsco macerator pump. Works great right up to the time th
Learning curve on a cat? Steve L22188 at 7:27am 08.14.16 Ask All Sailors 12/1340 We're contemplating our 5th trip to the BVIs this coming winter and, after chartering four monohulls
Dinghy ID and Pintle/gudgeon question (3) txmilke at 7:11am 08.14.16 Ask All Sailors 7/774 i recently acquired this dinghy. Great to row but I wouldn't mind rigging it for sail. Does anyone r
Flooding in Louisiana and more JamesG161 at 6:23am 08.14.16 Sails Call Lounge 1/626 This is always a sad and deadly thing that can ruin peoples lives and personal treasures.:( Lets all
Installing new tank monitor scottdube at 6:03am 08.14.16 Big Boats 7/623 I am in the process of installing the profile 8 tank monitor from Ferriello Sales. I have the water
Tranny blues All U Get at 5:09am 08.14.16 Ask All Sailors 11/733 Well actually red. Hi all, We have been watching a slight drip of fluid coming from the shaft se
They aren't just rude to sailboats... Kermit at 4:53am 08.14.16 Sails Call Lounge 37/2602 I was trying to teach my granddaughter to waterski yesterday. I was absolutely amazed at how many po
Bow Thruster on Beneteau Oceancis 45 not working Elkon at 9:52pm 08.13.16 Ask All Sailors 6/1656 Bow thruster suddenly quit working. It worked fine the previous day when docking in high winds. I t
Routing blower for venting from engine compartment smokey73 at 6:20pm 08.13.16 Big Boats 16/3666 For you Hunter 40.5 owners. I'd like to run a bilge blower (12V) to exhaust heat from the engine com
75 Mercury 4.5 transmission? JohnCTV21 at 5:22pm 08.13.16 Engines and Propulsion 0/304 So I did the usual impeller replacement, but some how got the shifter out of synch? I can only get f
Rudder Quadrant JACKHEAPE at 3:52pm 08.13.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1022 I am having to drop my rudder on a Hinter 34. So far I have the four bolts on the quadrant removed a
Cunningham on a 26S (4) walt at 2:37pm 08.13.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/3917 There was a recent thread where the use of a cunningham was mentioned for controlling the position o
Mariner rudder needed Jean at 11:55am 08.13.16 Ask All Sailors 2/325 Hello Everyone. I'm hoping you're all enjoying the sailing season. Due to a mishap, my rudder/tiller
Engine oil changing; Diesel bleeding kip at 10:04am 08.13.16 Engines and Propulsion 13/2244 I recently changed my oil on a Yanmar 3HM and needed to get a new extractor pump. Instead of just ge
Cleaning sea strainer - Perko kip at 9:47am 08.13.16 Engines and Propulsion 0/489 I recently cleaned my Perko sea strainer and there was a coating on the inside of the plastic (glass

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Not to complain about weather forecasting certainty Don S/V ILLusion at 2:13pm 04.22.23
More efficient way to clean gears? rgranger at 2:04pm 04.22.23 It would be a poor idea to bathe the winch in US paraffin. :biggrin: :yikes: And we are back to
How long can a diesel sit idle? jviss at 2:01pm 04.22.23 I also notice that many of those same boats are also smokers, even when coming back from a long hot
How long can a diesel sit idle? Ralph Johnstone at 1:56pm 04.22.23 That doesn't address condensation inside the engine, and inside the fuel tank. He filled the fuel
Is BoatUS membership worth it? Benny17441 at 1:48pm 04.22.23 I have been a member for 20 years and never used for 'unlimited towing' or anything else. I think
What is the small cover above the rudder stock called? Benny17441 at 1:36pm 04.22.23 Sometimes it is hard to find replacement part fixtures for 20 year old boats. Different manufacture
Anyone Grow Their Own Herbs Benny17441 at 1:30pm 04.22.23 I buy the plants at my Home Depot Garden Center and there is nothing like fresh herbs, but I'm certa
Not to complain about weather forecasting certainty Tally Ho at 1:23pm 04.22.23
Bilge Hose Benny17441 at 1:19pm 04.22.23 Bilge hoses are measured by inside diameter. A 3/4 " hose would be more than adequate for bilge dis
LPG tank Hunter 39 Tally Ho at 1:12pm 04.22.23
More efficient way to clean gears? dlochner at 12:45pm 04.22.23 After 17 years of retirement maybe I have too much time on my hands but I am often looking for som
How long can a diesel sit idle? jviss at 12:23pm 04.22.23
Overheat buzzer buzzing continuously - Yanmar 3HM35F jviss at 12:20pm 04.22.23 It could be a short in the wiring. The wiring harness from the control panel to the engine compar
2022 Lake Michigan Sailing Trip - St. Joseph, Holland, Chicago, Michigan City Tally Ho at 12:08pm 04.22.23 Nice video. I bought my current boat from a guy in Holland, MI. Sailed her SW to East Chicago Ma
I asked an AI bot (ChatGPT) what I should do to upgrade my boat. What do you guys think about these recommendations? Brian D at 12:06pm 04.22.23 Brian d? As in explosive, just blow it up? One in the same. :biggrin:
Weather forecast... Tally Ho at 11:59am 04.22.23
Overheat buzzer buzzing continuously - Yanmar 3HM35F Benny17441 at 11:53am 04.22.23 It could be a short in the wiring. The wiring harness from the control panel to the engine compart
Overheat buzzer buzzing continuously - Yanmar 3HM35F JoeWhite at 11:51am 04.22.23 I had that problem. It was due to excessive engine vibration which would shake and ground the high w
More efficient way to clean gears? Hello Below at 11:50am 04.22.23 With four 2-speed winches this takes a remarkably long time (about 45 minutes per winch). After 17
How long can a diesel sit idle? Tally Ho at 11:49am 04.22.23

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