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proper use of boom vang iSailor at 5:06am 06.22.16 Catalina 310 17/5673 The 310 is the first boat I had that has a boom vang and, to be honest, I never adjust it. Are ther
New anodes in old Yanmars? Jim Legere at 2:50am 06.22.16 The Cherubini Hunters 1/725 I am in the process of overhauling the cooling system on my circa 1983 Yanmar 3QM30. It is designed
Yanmar 2QM15 No Start KCofKC at 9:39pm 06.21.16 Engines and Propulsion 4/1737 !979 C'C 29' Yanmar 2QM15 History: A friend called and said he was tired of the diesel smell and w
Outcome: Will A Generic GPS Antenna Do For An Older Chartplotter .... rardiH36 at 8:09pm 06.21.16 Ask All Sailors 3/576 Does anybody have experience with generic antenna replacements for older chart plotters? Installed
Line Hangers. (1) DStegs49 at 8:00pm 06.21.16 Ask All Sailors 5/1681 Any updates or new ideas on line hangers. I had some on my Pearson and I'd like to find some for my
Trailers PaytonG at 7:28pm 06.21.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/435 Hey guys, Well I think we have decided on a Hunter 260 as our first boat. We have found one that's
Placement of trailer jackstands for O'Day 272 StMichael at 7:09pm 06.21.16 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1918 I bought a trailer which I plan to adapt for my O'Day 272. Can anyone help me with placement of jac
Motor recommendations Maureen and Steve at 3:31pm 06.21.16 Catalina 22 20/4989 We have a new-to-us Catalina 22. It's a 1976 with the original motor. It won't start and we are cons
interior cushions (1) fred1diver at 3:15pm 06.21.16 Trailer Sailors 10/2332 124932 hey everyone, I'm currently redoing my interior cushions, I have the bow cushions done today,
Urethane Props Fell Off JacK P at 2:40pm 06.21.16 Mid-Size Boats 2/623 Just purchased a 28.5 with a urethane prop. Transporting up Jersey coast the prop broke and fell off
VHF/AIS (1) HMT2 at 2:36pm 06.21.16 Ask All Sailors 14/3881 124928 I sail in an area in upper Galveston Bay where there is an intersection of the Bayport Channe
Propeller replacement JacK P at 2:25pm 06.21.16 Big Boats 3/670 Newly purchased 28.5 with replacement prop of urethane. The original prop is still on board. Is the
Honda bf 7.5 hp ? sailnewbie at 2:21pm 06.21.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/549 I picked up a Honda 7.5 hp to replace my over powered 15 hp and it needs a new prop, chewed up. Any
Raised Helmsman Seat slomotion at 1:45pm 06.21.16 Ask All Sailors 6/4772 Looking for a kit or ideas for a raised helmsman bench seat. Saw a nice fiberglass raised bench wit
What's up with Westerbeke, MA? odaydokay at 1:12pm 06.21.16 Engines and Propulsion 5/1129 Three days to process an order, no response to emails after two days, no way to get sales on the pho
Hot water heater -reset TheTY at 12:43pm 06.21.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/679 I have a 2000 Hunter 380 and every time I unplug the. Plug back into shore power I have to take the
Retiring rigging... maybe. To split or not to split. Catmando at 12:28pm 06.21.16 Catalina 22 6/760 Not being able to leave well enough alone, and perfectly happy to spend hours on something of no rea
Repair or replace main halyards? snoopy_ at 11:01am 06.21.16 Catalina 22 7/2291 Hello, I recently purchased a 1976 Catalina 22 and have some questions: 1. I have noticed that the
Grounding Dockside AC powered pump for Diesel Fuel polishing jssailem at 10:54am 06.21.16 Ask All Sailors 5/1066 Have 150 gallons of fuel in two tanks that I believe has the pox of diesel fuel critters. Age of fue
Need ideas on replacing club's jon boat transom (2) MrBill_FLL at 10:25am 06.21.16 Ask All Sailors 13/9073 HELP! our sailing clubs large jon boat transom was rotted, and I removed the wood last weekend. Now

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My last boat - probably higgs at 8:24pm 03.18.24 @higgs, you've got a great attitude. Sail on in a maner that suits your physical and mental healt
Imperial or Metric Ralph Johnstone at 8:20pm 03.18.24 I carry both metric and imperial sockets and Allen wrenches. Exactly. Also metric and imperial c
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5 Davidasailor26 at 7:39pm 03.18.24 As another data point - our Beneteau came from the factory with an off/auto/on switch, but with the
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5 dLj at 7:31pm 03.18.24 I can only say that every boat I have owned has been set up this way. It may be an ABYC requiremen
Simple Anchor rode markings Davidasailor26 at 7:28pm 03.18.24 @Davidasailor26 So at say 10' plus 4' freeboard you'd put out rode to the 90' MRK. ( about a 6:
Simple Anchor rode markings PK123 at 7:09pm 03.18.24
My last boat - probably shemandr at 6:55pm 03.18.24 @higgs, you've got a great attitude. Sail on in a maner that suits your physical and mental health
DIY Bimini Mount Genoa Track Car Not Too Shabby at 6:52pm 03.18.24 Nice work! When I first read the title of this post, I thought you were trying to attach a genoa ca
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5 KCofKC at 6:48pm 03.18.24 I hear what you are saying, but I feel what you need is a mechanical connection you need to disconn
Considering a new Catalina 315 JRT at 6:47pm 03.18.24 I'm not sure I understand the need for a bigger slip? I'm next to a 315 in my marine and I'm pretty
Imperial or Metric ozoneman at 6:31pm 03.18.24 Figured as much. I packed both but thought I'd check in case I could save some space/weight on the
Hunter Propeller Anode Rich Stidger at 5:29pm 03.18.24 I have a suggestion. Buy a magnesium shaft anode and replace the shaft zinc. I assume that is possib
Hunter Legend for Sale? DoctorShredd at 4:54pm 03.18.24 If you can find a well cared for Legend you will be very happy with it. That seems to be the cons
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5 dLj at 4:39pm 03.18.24 dlj Some of us are lake sailors and we pull our boats for the winter. My boat came from the facto
No core?? dmax at 4:07pm 03.18.24 I haven't removed my fixed ports, I guess they needed to put plywood betwen the liner and the outer
No core?? Arrgh at 4:01pm 03.18.24 Hmmm, never knew that. There is plywood core where the fixed portlights are though. Learning a lot
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5 KCofKC at 3:56pm 03.18.24 It's my understanding you never want the bilge pump to be turned off. A switch from automatic to ma
No core?? dmax at 3:56pm 03.18.24 That space is between the inner liner and the outer hull - there is no core in the outer hull on the
Hunter 466 Bow Thruster Installation ultrasaur at 2:51pm 03.18.24 Tidewater Marina located in Havre de Grace, MD was a well respected dealer handling the large Hunte
Imperial or Metric Davidasailor26 at 2:37pm 03.18.24 Our Beneteau 37 is predominantly metric, but probably not exclusively. I carry both metric and imper

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