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Wind returns to Lake Minnetonka Jackdaw at 6:31am 06.10.16 Racing 4/897 Our last 2 Thursday evening races have been called because of lack of breeze. But last night it retu
272 water in forward bulkhead under vberth MaritimeTees at 6:01am 06.10.16 Ask An Oday Owner 21/1668 Has anyone ever had water accumulate in this area? No leaks on deck and only one thru hull at galley
Earthquake this morning Brian D at 5:20am 06.10.16 Sails Call Lounge 26/2518 Had a 5.2 earthquake this shortly after 1 a.m. this morning about 80 miles to the east of us. It was
1996 H26 Ballast Valve question (S) flipperskipper at 2:41am 06.10.16 Smaller Boats 6/1253 Good day from the UK (Norfolk to be precise). I have a Legend 26 in the boat yard almost ready to go
Our free Catalina 22. (2) Robr0924 at 6:53pm 06.09.16 Catalina 22 15/2605 we bought a Coronado 23, for $225. We have been getting her back in action, and have taken her out,
How to Use CNG Adapter dancrosswis@gmail.com at 6:27pm 06.09.16 Ask All Sailors 16/4372 Hi Folks, We had a good Memorial Weekend cruise visiting Door County (WI). Great food with lots of
How to Use CNG Adapter dancrosswis@gmail.com at 6:25pm 06.09.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/801 Hi Folks, We had a good Memorial Weekend cruise visiting Door County (WI). Great food with lots of
Knocked out a few DIY projects today (3) rgranger at 5:42pm 06.09.16 Ask All Sailors 3/790 124509 124510 124511 124509 124510The first is an auto pilot I got on eBay. It seemed to be workin
Replacing muffler Therapyg at 2:57pm 06.09.16 Ask An Oday Owner 5/985 1983 O'Day 34 with a universal diesel. Having some trouble with black sooty smoke when motoring. One
Replacing manual bilge on Catalina 250 Scott Dufford at 2:26pm 06.09.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/731 Looks to me like I have to remove the rear bulkhead to get at the bilge. Somebody said I can do it t
He's Back (how to launch your Trailer Sailor) pateco at 1:43pm 06.09.16 Trailer Sailors 5/1279 Almost as funny as the docking video. FPeetFWRVxo
Removal of engine shazam at 12:37pm 06.09.16 Catalina 30 14/4635 I'm afraid I must do a complete rebuild on my Universal Diesel 5411. Any advice on how to remove it
New larger scuppers SFS at 12:08pm 06.09.16 Ask All Sailors 2/501 I've discovered my scuppers are leaking into the cabin (1983 H31). While fixing the leak, I'm think
worried about stress cracks (2) donelanc at 11:48am 06.09.16 Bigger Boats 6/1425 lost my mast and boom in sept of last year. I bought a salvage boat for the mastI and it's in goo
How far has anyone sailed on a Hunter 25 circa 1970ties? Plymouth Sailor at 11:21am 06.09.16 The Cherubini Hunters 11/1054 Looking to hear about any long distance adventures on a Cherubini 25. The furthest I've been thus f
NEWPORT 27 HELM PEDESTAL (1) ATB at 10:50am 06.09.16 Newport 5/1882 124497 Does anyone know the manufacturer of this helm pedestal. It is on a 1973 Newport 27?
Electric upgrade Robert Stevenson at 8:54am 06.09.16 Ask An Oday Owner 3/541 The boats PO admitted that the ac line was romex and should be stranded. The light on the panel flas
O`Day 30 Bathroom Questions Robert Stevenson at 8:50am 06.09.16 Ask An Oday Owner 18/1884 Water is leaking out of the center of the bathroom faucet. Where can I get a replacement faucet that
sailing club/boat options enad at 8:44am 06.09.16 Ask All Sailors 4/841 joining a local sailing club in nyc; 3 different clubs with different fleets: colgate 26 J24 melges
Don't want to remove sea hood on my 1983 H31 SFS at 7:04am 06.09.16 Mid-Size Boats 7/850 I have some companionway hatch slider issues/leaks. Been reading threads on the topic for 24 hours

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Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30. Ted10028 at 6:49am 03.22.24 I am pretty sure Duracell 6volt batteries are East Penn/deka which are fairly decent quality for fl
Venting 3 compartments at once Ted10028 at 6:46am 03.22.24 You are treating the symptoms not the problems. Polyethylene holding tanks do not absorb odor. Sani
Don't Always Trust Cross Reference Directories DRhoads at 6:40am 03.22.24 Had similar issues with filters and adaptors. DON"T TRUST THEM. or leave yourself plenty of time
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30. dlochner at 6:30am 03.22.24 I'm on this path too, my system is updated and has been working for the house bank golf cart batter
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30. JRT at 6:20am 03.22.24 I'm on this path too, my system is updated and has been working for the house bank golf cart batteri
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30. (1) dlochner at 6:12am 03.22.24 I think the 12v are/were made by East Penn. The 6v batteries in Greg's photo don't have the right
Venting 3 compartments at once dlochner at 5:59am 03.22.24 A traditional lead acid battery produces toxic gas when it's being charged and in theory should be
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30. NYSail at 4:56am 03.22.24 I am pretty sure Duracell 6volt batteries are East Penn/deka which are fairly decent quality for flo
Venting 3 compartments at once Ted10028 at 8:31pm 03.21.24 What's the matter with a vent on the outside of the hull? I have never had a boat that vented the
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30. (1) Tally Ho at 7:43pm 03.21.24
Venting 3 compartments at once dlochner at 7:43pm 03.21.24 Why are you venting those areas? Passive ventilation is desirable for the batteries. The holding tan
Hull damage mac twenty five 1954 willys at 7:40pm 03.21.24 You will have to wait until the hull is warm enough to fiberglass. The reaction will not kick if i
Venting 3 compartments at once higgs at 7:31pm 03.21.24 What's the matter with a vent on the outside of the hull? I have never had a boat that vented the b
No core?? Tally Ho at 7:30pm 03.21.24 Looks like really nice craftsmanship @dmax. Greg
Don't Always Trust Cross Reference Directories dLj at 7:16pm 03.21.24 That sucks... dj
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30. Davidasailor26 at 7:07pm 03.21.24 I might get flamed for this but I would check out a couple of your local big box hardware/home stor
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30. Richard19068 at 6:38pm 03.21.24 Looking for a good general solution. Not sure what I or next owner will be doing . Short term will
M-12 Oil Change Davidasailor26 at 6:38pm 03.21.24 It appears that there is a hose laying next to the starboard engine mount with a bolt in the hose a
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30. Ted10028 at 6:30pm 03.21.24 Ted; Everyone so far has been trying to answer your question in a vacuum. You have to provide info
M-12 Oil Change Richard19068 at 6:27pm 03.21.24 It appears that there is a hose laying next to the starboard engine mount with a bolt in the hose a

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