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Budget Yachting (10) Serge1968 at 8:08am 08.29.16 Ask All Sailors 0/16 Is budget yachting possible? Yes, it is We confirm it in practice - we have the cheapest Chinese
Cleaning Mooring Pennant Monterey385 at 6:36am 08.29.16 Ask All Sailors 5/1936 So it's that time of year ... Been traveling for a couple of weeks and returned to our mooring. The
Fuel leak at fuel injector pump on Yanmar 2GMF Reg M at 1:45am 08.29.16 Mid-Size Boats 3/1316 Hi folks, I have a fuel leak on one of the lines coming from the injector pump to the injector on th
Looking for ideas on installing a 2nd water tank on my 1984 H31 Reg M at 1:30am 08.29.16 Mid-Size Boats 5/1005 Hi all - I am looking for any ideas/suggestion on where to put a second water tank on my 84 H31. I a
opening a heat exchanger njlarry at 8:41pm 08.28.16 Ask All Sailors 17/1437 My heat exchanger is showing some corrosion around the end caps. I would like to remove them, clean
H26 Table (6) rade0041 at 8:13pm 08.28.16 Smaller Boats 10/2380 I enjoy seeing pictures of other people's projects so I thought I would share my table modification.
Moorage/Storage for ranger 20 sharonekelly at 8:07pm 08.28.16 Ranger Boats (WA) 3/2084 I have a Ranger 20 that I want to moor and/or store for future use on the Columbia. Would like somep
Compression Post on H34 not Attached louistrotta at 4:30pm 08.28.16 Big Boats 7/2917 I recentlyt purchased an H34 1983 model and I knew I would have to repair the compression post, The
Forward gear Hunter 27 yanmar gm series Tom23300 at 4:07pm 08.28.16 Mid-Size Boats 3/739 has anybody experienced not being able to get into forward? I am able to get the engine into rever
Getting at the holding tank Justin_NSA at 3:28pm 08.28.16 Mid-Size Boats 12/1548 I want to install a level indicator, but before I can even order the parts I need to know what my ho
PHRF Rating Ted at 3:12pm 08.28.16 Ask All Sailors 10/1593 Trying to find the PHRF rating for a Laguna 30 in different areas of the country. Any leads?
Looking for feedback / opinions on Ericson 34-2 (1987-1989) ArkadiyS at 3:12pm 08.28.16 Ask All Sailors 5/4367 We are considering a move from Catalina 30 TRBS to a more performance minded boat with good storage
Inboard performance Randall Schmidt at 2:47pm 08.28.16 Ask An Oday Owner 103/12432 I have a 1984 Oday 28 with a 10 HP Universal Diesel inboard motor (now know as Westerbeek). I've b
fiberglass arch leaking hunter 410 stinson at 1:02pm 08.28.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1187 hi there, I have a hunter 410 ,1999 and i 've been having water intrusion from the staboard side arc
Any south eastern Ohio sailors on here sailnewbie at 11:58am 08.28.16 Ask All Sailors 10/451 I would love to do a ride along to help my skills out. Thanks
Looking at 1983 C30 TRBS.. what upgrades should I look for? Bikerbob at 10:35am 08.28.16 Catalina 30 11/1423 Hello all, As the title says, looking at one to buy. I know the bad things to look for... but wont
Raymarine chartplotter 435 Chaz3536 at 9:46am 08.28.16 Catalina 309 Group Forum 2/1542 All, I have hull 139 and my Raymarine 435 chartplotter takes a long time to update the position o
Has any one seen this? (1) sailnewbie at 8:16am 08.28.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 37/2645 Has any one seen this instruction manual before? Is it accurate? It says it was retyped by Roger gar
Just how bad is my mainsail? (1) Cowpokee at 7:42am 08.28.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 19/2215 I learned shortly after I bought this boat 2 years ago that I would be replacing the sails. To buy a
There's got to be a better way... BlowMeAway at 7:03am 08.28.16 The Cherubini Hunters 13/1687 So curiosity got the better of me today and I simply thought...I should check the fuel level. Down t

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Air Conditioner Vents artboas at 8:54pm 04.21.24 I have a H49 that was originally from SoCal so the temps were reasonable, so the original owners di
Suspected Hull-to-Deck Joint Leak, H41 Baja bash at 8:16pm 04.21.24 Hi, had the same problem on the same model boat only in the stern. I kept a towel down by the rudder
New to me Cat 22 (1) mjp83 at 6:58pm 04.21.24 My 81 was on the hard for 15 years. Seems the glass warmed and cooled at different rates than the
Does Anyone Use An Underwater Inspection Camera? Davidasailor26 at 6:55pm 04.21.24 I bought a $30 Depstech USB endoscope about five years ago. It's come in handy but the image qualit
Stem Fitting (1) mjp83 at 6:50pm 04.21.24 I have an 81 and just did my own upgrade, and your bow area under the stem fitting looks like mine,
Legend 40.5 engine oil change fero at 6:38pm 04.21.24 Thanks Rich, your input is always great help.
Catalina 28 mkII - Hot Water Heater Installation Stu Jackson at 6:35pm 04.21.24 Thanks! That's more complex than my system (i.e. no mixing valve, no accumulator, etc). It does how
Outboard gear oil.... Tohatsu 9.8 NYSail at 5:44pm 04.21.24 I just use the stuff I get from the local auto parts dealer in my Tohatsu 8 HP. Even with all new s
Outboard gear oil.... Tohatsu 9.8 stickinthemud57 at 4:21pm 04.21.24 It'll be more effective if it's contaminated with water. In other words, if some water gets in, you
Stern anchoring Will Gilmore at 4:07pm 04.21.24 Keep on mind that a sailboat is designed for wind on the head. When stern anchoring the rudder and
Keel getting corrosion Tally Ho at 4:07pm 04.21.24
Legend 40.5 engine oil change Rich Stidger at 4:06pm 04.21.24 It is not necessary to remove any part of the engine box or steps. But it is most definitely a PITA
Expected life of a fuel line hose? Tally Ho at 4:03pm 04.21.24
Rudder crack Project_Mayhem at 3:11pm 04.21.24 This will most likely involve exploratory surgery. Posting to follow this thread
Does Anyone Use An Underwater Inspection Camera? Project_Mayhem at 3:09pm 04.21.24 I bought a $30 Depstech USB endoscope about five years ago. It's come in handy but the image quality
Is a reinforced exhaust hose really necessary? Project_Mayhem at 3:03pm 04.21.24 The hose went on the muffler without too much trouble. The exhaust manifold was another story. I tri
Outboard gear oil.... Tohatsu 9.8 Project_Mayhem at 2:56pm 04.21.24 It'll be more effective if it's contaminated with water. In other words, if some water gets in, your
Expected life of a fuel line hose? Project_Mayhem at 2:54pm 04.21.24 Maybe I should add a secondary filter just before the carb... On a second, slightly humorous note, d
Outboard gear oil.... Tohatsu 9.8 NYSail at 2:25pm 04.21.24
1988 Hunter 28.5 top radiator hose filler neck Tally Ho at 1:57pm 04.21.24 Where does that hose terminate? As @Ralph Johnstone said, someone Frankenstined your engine. My

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