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40.5 Fuel Polishing Question Michael G at 4:26am 08.02.16 Big Boats 7/967 I recently had my fuel pickup tube clog due to stuff in the bottom of my fuel tank. My problem is I
Cockpit mats Citadel89 at 9:32pm 08.01.16 Ask All Sailors 13/4251 I recently repaired a small area in my cockpit floor fiberglass and wanted to add a floor mat, mainl
Long question, bottom line about holding tank vent. Zeus2012 at 9:29pm 08.01.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/1265 We liveaboard a 2012 Beneteau Sense 43. We very recently replaced the head hose and the two joker va
Electrical issues Ben Anderson at 8:51pm 08.01.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 20/2688 Recently purchased a 1983 Catalina 27 but having some electrical issues. The issue I'm trying to add
Teak trim replacement Patrick Damman at 8:12pm 08.01.16 Catalina 30 3/1015 I have a 78' Catalina 30 with the compass and depth sounder mounted on the cabin bulkhead, With wood
Fuel Gauge Install Patrick Damman at 8:08pm 08.01.16 Catalina 30 3/1125 has anybody installed a fuel gauge in a older Catalina any tips would be help full
Rub rail insert replacement struggle (2) Sacto Dave at 7:54pm 08.01.16 Catalina 22 19/4689 126473 126474 maybe it is my heat intolerance, but this rub rail insert is a pain. Two inches at a t
Correct Outboard HP Citadel89 at 7:43pm 08.01.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 18/4619 I know that the outboard rule of thumb is 1 HP per 500 lbs, but is that based on the "displacement l
60 HP 3 cyl Johnson 1994 Head-scratcher Issue Rick D at 6:36pm 08.01.16 Engines and Propulsion 3/696 I jointly own a pontoon boat. It has a 1994-ish 3 cylinder 2 cycle oil-injection Johnson. Anyhow, on
Understanding 12V system on 2008 Oceanis 40 Captpete12 at 5:48pm 08.01.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/2079 Does anyone know where I can get a schematic drawing for the 12V system on my 2008 Beneteau Oceanis
Zipper Care jmce1587 at 5:41pm 08.01.16 Ask All Sailors 10/943 have zippers on both Bimini and dodger. Can you advise what is a good product to maintain them for
Solent stay AaronD at 5:11pm 08.01.16 Catalina 22 24/4186 So, I'm hoping someone can tell me just how crazy I am (ideally, by providing a simpler solution). W
Mixed or pure gas? Tsam at 3:53pm 08.01.16 Ask All Sailors 7/800 Is there a way to tell whether gas has 1:50 2cycle oil mixed in or is just gas? I tried a test compa
Shaft Packing replacement /in water Sandy Feet at 3:32pm 08.01.16 Big Boats 6/2355 I would like to replace the shaft packing on a 36 2002 MK2 . 1.Can the packing be replaced while th
1993-2000 39' to 46' boats in CA Edhavana at 3:31pm 08.01.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/858 Any owners or brokers with a 1993 to 2000 vintage boat looking to sell in California? Please contac
Thre hull sea cock hunter healer at 3:05pm 08.01.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/637 Hi there, I'm getting ready to re bed my thru hull valves it seems the boat sat for some time with w
Biobor All U Get at 2:43pm 08.01.16 Ask All Sailors 10/630 Following another post about diesel fuel and wondered if Biobor had a shelf life? I have an unopene
If act fast venture 224 keel/ mast sailnewbie at 2:25pm 08.01.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/974 Craigslist Cincinnati ohio the guy is saling a venture 224, I went down to look at it to buy just fo
Re: outboard power on 28'- darryl receveur at 1:41pm 08.01.16 Ask An Oday Owner 0/402 On a thread I saw someone was asking about 28' Oday and of course got a lot of good response. He als
Tenax Meriachee at 12:09pm 08.01.16 Ask All Sailors 0/258 Has anybody used the Tenax fasteners, and is there any real difference between the plated ones and t

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Starting Engine on pallet Rick Webb at 11:08am 03.31.24 If you have an electric fuel pump and want to run it for more than a minute or so a small wire from
Stuffing box question. jssailem at 11:06am 03.31.24
Stuffing box question. RevenantDan at 11:04am 03.31.24
Stuffing box question. jssailem at 11:02am 03.31.24
Starting Engine on pallet Rick Webb at 10:54am 03.31.24 If you really think you need the coolant flowing just hook up a garden hose. A few pieces of PVC c
Stuffing box question. RevenantDan at 10:27am 03.31.24 Check carefully. A rotating shaft can and will grab anything that is near it. Best to turn the engi
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PHRF O'Day 192 jssailem at 9:54am 03.31.24 This is just club racing. :laugh: Club racing is some of the most competitive. Especially when Bee
Stuffing box question. jssailem at 9:44am 03.31.24 Check carefully. A rotating shaft can and will grab anything that is near it. Best to turn the engin
Stuffing box question. RevenantDan at 9:37am 03.31.24 Only one thing to consider ............................. what is the temperature of the gland nu
Stuffing box question. Ralph Johnstone at 9:33am 03.31.24 Only one thing to consider ............................. what is the temperature of the gland nut
Hunter 410 door latch Sailgunner at 9:31am 03.31.24 They sell them here.
3GM30F Service Issue Scott T-Bird at 9:28am 03.31.24 When you pull out the injectors, there are 5 little parts inside each chamber that probably should b
HUNTER 23 DIMENSIONS WOOD Crazy Dave Condon at 9:25am 03.31.24 First, in the left upper corner of this page, you will find three horizontal lines which is the menu
Stuffing box question. RevenantDan at 9:14am 03.31.24 The only time the stuffing box needs to drip is when you have the shaft rotating in the stuffing bo
Stuffing box question. jssailem at 9:02am 03.31.24 The only time the stuffing box needs to drip is when you have the shaft rotating in the stuffing box
PHRF O'Day 192 TJ Mickel at 8:58am 03.31.24 The exact rating for your boat can vary according to what equipment you have, for example a headsai
Starting Engine on pallet jssailem at 8:55am 03.31.24 I have only one belt. I did not use coolant in the engine. Not run longe enough to create any heat.
Stuffing box question. RevenantDan at 8:49am 03.31.24 Have you been measuring the timing of the drips at equal times? In other words, have you measured t
Starting Engine on pallet cdells at 8:43am 03.31.24 I think I need to have the belt connected since there is only one and it is what turns the coolant/f

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