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SIMPLE AC Distribution Panel? druid at 9:26am 09.15.16 Ask All Sailors 24/3548 Some people may have noticed I said "fuses" in the last post: Yes, this boat has a VERY "old-school"
Heat exchanger bracket cloydmilton at 9:26am 09.15.16 Catalina 310 9/2052 The bracket on my Catalina 310 M25 XBP universal broke off. How do I replace it? Thanks
Water Heater blows AC fuse druid at 9:22am 09.15.16 Ask All Sailors 8/1027 I just installed a West Marine 6 gal water heater that's supposed to draw 12.5 amps. After initial i
Sheet stopper wears halyard SEMPERAVANTI41 at 9:18am 09.15.16 Ask All Sailors 3/603 Hi, I have noticed that my sheet stopper has worn my main halyard to the point it no longer holds. W
Before I Go Up the Mast ... In Situ Sheave Lubrication? rardiH36 at 8:38am 09.15.16 Ask All Sailors 6/4011 Maybe because I wasn't able to sail for a 7-8 month period last winter, and my masthead sheaves sat
Hardware on deck of hunter 260 in raised fiberglass , are they in a metal plate that is threaded or bdc1 at 8:20am 09.15.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 33/1986 Hardware on deck of hunter 260 in raised fiberglass , are they in a metal plate that is threaded or
Beneteau First 35 "Raven" Alameda, CA fstbttms at 8:17am 09.15.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/1208 Is the owner here? Or anybody who knows him?
Rudder stuffing box packing size for a 36 Alctel at 7:57am 09.15.16 The Cherubini Hunters 1/546 Hi all, I've repacked the damn stuffing box on the rudder 4 times, and it still leaks. At this poin
Ventilation fan gettinthere at 7:41am 09.15.16 Ask All Sailors 2/350 I have a spare exhaust fan port from a long removed diesel genset. 4" vent hose to a clamshell outsi
40 hunter legend 1986 anchor locker Coddiwomple at 7:10am 09.15.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/404 Does anyone have pictures of their anchor locker with a windlass for their 40 legends? trying to de
About to drop cash on a new mainsail, advice please. (1) dgreen1991 at 6:30am 09.15.16 Smaller Boats 63/8618 As I have only sailed this boat twice I would like some advice. This boat, Hunter 26 WB, has a fixed
Control Head for ST 4000 Issues Long Story at 4:57am 09.15.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/1245 Anyone have a working control head for an ST 4000 wheel pilot? I had a boat fail survey because the
Control Head for ST 4000 Long Story at 4:54am 09.15.16 Parts Search 0/561 Anyone have a working control head for an ST 4000 wheel pilot? I had a boat fail survey because the
Alternator seems not to be charging reworb at 4:39am 09.15.16 Ask All Sailors 20/6648 I have a Yanmar 2GM 20 in my 2004 Beneteau. For a while I had been suffering from the dreaded push
your sheet bags? Dutchman at 4:37am 09.15.16 Smaller Boats 5/1179 My cockpit is a jumbled mess of lines. Sheets and halyards all over the place. Looking to add some
Standing rigging adjustments and tuning MccNeo at 4:35am 09.15.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/3170 I have noticed several posts that result in various discussions about tension and adjustments of the
odd request: battery case tadd5181 at 7:47pm 09.14.16 Mid-Size Boats 1/858 I have an old (circa 2002) Humminbird hand-held VHF radio, model VHF5. The radio still works well .
Tropical Depression 12 JamesG161 at 6:18pm 09.14.16 Sails Call Lounge 11/1204 The newest African wave is on its way toward us. It will steady on and be more forecastable on Sept
87 Newport 28 MKII Cutlass Bearing help? KoolMoDee at 5:58pm 09.14.16 Newport 0/733 I am trying to get an estimate for a cutlass bearing replacement and the yard needs to know the "sha
Water under hull continues!!!!! Pam at 5:51pm 09.14.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 51/5373 Pulled boat our cleaned and reseated hatches with 5200 DM. Left boat on trailer for 24 hours. That w

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Odd Yanmar issue ggrizzard at 6:07pm 01.19.24 Caveat: I know nothing about the engine or the fire suppression system under discussion* Here's an*
Odd Yanmar issue (1) quadrille38 at 5:47pm 01.19.24 I don't mean to stray too far off the topic of the thread, but I still don't really understand how
150 genoa vs 135 (1) Dalliance at 4:27pm 01.19.24 I often solo sail and always liked my old 150 for light wind days, but I hated the pour visibility.
Raritan Superflush SBO Police Bot at 3:19pm 01.19.24 Thread is closed.
Weather at your location currently and photo? (1) SailingLoto at 3:08pm 01.19.24 15F and sunny with a light wind at the Lake of the Ozarks Missouri
Weather at your location currently and photo? (1) Tally Ho at 2:40pm 01.19.24
Weather at your location currently and photo? LakeShark at 2:24pm 01.19.24 You walked your boat three miles?! That's impressive! :laugh: It sure wood be in the snow! I don'
Odd Yanmar issue Scott T-Bird at 2:23pm 01.19.24 i'm fairly sure that the control relay disables the starter. there isn't any connection to the fuel
Weather at your location currently and photo? Project_Mayhem at 2:13pm 01.19.24 my morning 3 mile walk with the boat You walked your boat three miles?! That's impressive!
Water in Engine Oil of Raw Water Cooled Universal Atomic Diesel 5411 kappykaplan at 1:15pm 01.19.24 Tks for the update. Please keep us posted.
Espar hydronic heating system matts997 at 12:29pm 01.19.24 I got the furance up and running after topping it off with coolant. Not sure exactlly why....I ca
Odd Yanmar issue George Braun at 11:47am 01.19.24 i'm fairly sure that the control relay disables the starter. there isn't any connection to the fuel
Odd Yanmar issue Scott T-Bird at 11:09am 01.19.24 When the system detects a heat event the fire suppression agent is dispensed, and a relay engages t
Weather at your location currently and photo? Ralph Johnstone at 10:59am 01.19.24 Headed to Hawaii Saturday until it warms up :) @Tally Ho , howzabout taking some of this cold wea
Conversion from Atomic 4 to Yanmar Diesel Scott T-Bird at 10:50am 01.19.24 Why are you suggesting the Yanmar? Is that what you have available (what model)? How do the dimens
Conversion from Atomic 4 to Yanmar Diesel dlochner at 10:35am 01.19.24 One of the big challenges in a repower are the engine beds and mounts. Check Beta Marine, I believe
1981 Hunter 30 Rudder problems Roland5048 at 10:30am 01.19.24 Lots of speculation here on what the problem is. There should be about an inch or so gap between th
Weather at your location currently and photo? (1) LakeShark at 9:39am 01.19.24 Wind chill was -37F on Monday. Took this following my morning 3 mile walk with the boat in the back
Raritan Superflush Apex at 8:54am 01.19.24 ok everyone.......Guido needs to vent about being unhappy with a recent repair cost, and is hoping f
Water in Engine Oil of Raw Water Cooled Universal Atomic Diesel 5411 Media again at 8:52am 01.19.24 Status Update: Removed Head Gasket to find that it was intact but someone had applied a sealant on t

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