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Scott Dufford at 2:26pm 06.09.16
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Looks to me like I have to remove the rear bulkhead to get at the bilge. Somebody said I can do it t
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Almost as funny as the docking video. FPeetFWRVxo
shazam at 12:37pm 06.09.16
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I'm afraid I must do a complete rebuild on my Universal Diesel 5411. Any advice on how to remove it
SFS at 12:08pm 06.09.16
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I've discovered my scuppers are leaking into the cabin (1983 H31). While fixing the leak, I'm think
donelanc at 11:48am 06.09.16
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lost my mast and boom in sept of last year. I bought a salvage boat for the mastI and it's in goo
Plymouth Sailor at 11:21am 06.09.16
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Looking to hear about any long distance adventures on a Cherubini 25. The furthest I've been thus f
ATB at 10:50am 06.09.16
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124497 Does anyone know the manufacturer of this helm pedestal. It is on a 1973 Newport 27?
Robert Stevenson at 8:54am 06.09.16
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The boats PO admitted that the ac line was romex and should be stranded. The light on the panel flas
Robert Stevenson at 8:50am 06.09.16
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Water is leaking out of the center of the bathroom faucet. Where can I get a replacement faucet that
enad at 8:44am 06.09.16
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joining a local sailing club in nyc; 3 different clubs with different fleets: colgate 26 J24 melges
SFS at 7:04am 06.09.16
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I have some companionway hatch slider issues/leaks. Been reading threads on the topic for 24 hours
Canonshooternb at 6:21am 06.09.16
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I have recently purchased a new to me boat with a Yanmar YGM20F engine that has a heat exchanger. I
Maine Sail at 4:52am 06.09.16
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I just had the opportunity to test this on an AGM battery. Lots of dock-talk suggests that a battery
caguy at 11:32pm 06.08.16
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I just bought a 1989 Mac 26D sailboat. It is pretty well equipped. I've attached a picture of the
SOCAL C50 at 10:00pm 06.08.16
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The previous owner installed a thru deck for the pump out and I am routing the fittings and hose and
TBass at 7:57pm 06.08.16
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Hey folks, new member here who hopes to stick around for years to come. Asking for some networking a
tbilyeu at 6:35pm 06.08.16
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My 2014 Oceanis 45 has a GFCI under the port helm in the 110V 50 amp circuit. I have come back to th
rpwillia at 6:02pm 06.08.16
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I am getting around to replacing most of my lights and this is one of the last I have not done yet.
mark rocco at 5:42pm 06.08.16
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I want to hook up my float ,bile-age pump to the battery and switch board....and what is a " bus "
SFS at 3:24pm 06.08.16
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TS Colin left water inside what I thought was a pretty dry boat (1983 H31). So the search begins fo

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Venting Battery Compartment
FastOlson at 8:29am 03.13.24
Under discussion is a popular hull model made by a company still in business, with a long record of
Battens or no battens?
jssailem at 8:10am 03.13.24
Are you more concerned about the furling of your sail, or the sail shape to optimize the boats perfo
Lombardini marine engine
dlochner at 8:08am 03.13.24
Did Kohler build the engine and block or is it a Marinized version of someone else's block?
Lombardini marine engine
dlochner at 8:05am 03.13.24
Just for you. KDW702 | Diesel Liquid-Cooled | KOHLER Jim.... Thank you, I was pressed for time
Rudder Sensor
JamesG161 at 7:31am 03.13.24
Lombardini marine engine   (1)
JamesG161 at 7:22am 03.13.24
My genset is of course different from a main engine drive. ing is in the front. Jim...
Rudder Sensor
dlochner at 7:17am 03.13.24
If I remember correctly the calibration procedure starts with centering the rudder and telling the A
House Battery Upgrade Help
Scott T-Bird at 7:16am 03.13.24
I would simply replace the house battery with a LFP drop-in. They cost the same as AGM and provide
Lombardini marine engine
JamesG161 at 7:07am 03.13.24
Kohler - LDW702M Is a 15 hp diesel engine. No link, so can't offer any useful advice on the eng
Hunter Propeller Anode
fstbttms at 7:02am 03.13.24
How about this one? https://boatzincs.com/63m4-mg I think that this one will work That anode fi
Rudder Sensor
kloudie1 at 6:50am 03.13.24
It tells the autopilot how much the rudder is moving and where it is. a secondary display is on the
Lombardini marine engine
JamesG161 at 6:49am 03.13.24
My new Marine Generator has Lombardini engine, 16 hp. It is lighter and more efficent than my old 1
Lombardini marine engine
kloudie1 at 6:42am 03.13.24
Looks like a good engine but .. a couple of things would give me concern: Fuel filter and sea water
House Battery Upgrade Help
JBP-PA at 6:36am 03.13.24
I would simply replace the house battery with a LFP drop-in. They cost the same as AGM and provide
Broken Rudder
stickinthemud57 at 6:29am 03.13.24
Or you could make one yourself with simple hand tools...get a nice piece of 4/4 teak, mahogany, or
Rudder Sensor
Will Gilmore at 6:23am 03.13.24
What does a rudder sensor do? This is to know at what angle the rudder is? -Will
Venting Battery Compartment
JBP-PA at 6:17am 03.13.24
Regardless of your charger, lead acid batteries should be vented. Note that batteries should be ven
Spreader Replacement bolt seized
Project_Mayhem at 6:03am 03.13.24
50/50 mix of acetone an ATF work far better than nearly all other lubricants but heat is even better
Lombardini marine engine
Project_Mayhem at 5:38am 03.13.24
Converting everything over to adapt to a different engine will cost a ton of time and money
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina?
Project_Mayhem at 5:34am 03.13.24
https://forums.sailboatowners.com/attachments/1710172602669-jpeg.223452 It'd be a real drag if one

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