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Transducer 26m macrigger at 6:10am 05.15.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/577 Im installing a lowrance transducer and would like it inside as opposed to a stern mount.....any ide
Edson pedistal guard on Yacht Specialties pedistal. johnm5858 at 5:48am 05.15.16 Ask All Sailors 2/358 After much talking with Edson and planning and installing, I just got done installing a pedistal gu
Edson pedistal guard on Yacht Specialties Pedistal. (1) johnm5858 at 5:44am 05.15.16 Ask All Sailors 6/2462 After much planning and installing, Imjust got don installing a pedistal guard, my concern is the en
Aluminum water tank repair? (3) Chris & Lenore at 4:49am 05.15.16 Ask All Sailors 4/2109 Our spring surprise this year was a leak in one of the fresh water tanks. Seems to be about a pint a
Universal Diesel Engine Paint StanleyJ at 4:13am 05.15.16 Engines and Propulsion 3/1899 Hi Folks! I am looking for the dark gold or bronze engine paint found on Universal diesel engines.
At wits end Willemvan at 10:12pm 05.14.16 Smaller Boats 5/705 so I keep getting water in the bilge under the aft bunk. I revealed the speedo and the depth sounde
How high off bow genny tack? Clydo at 9:18pm 05.14.16 Catalina 310 13/1892 In resolving my non furling issue guy up my mast finally decided halyard wrap problem (as someone on
Jack Line attachment Jwhy at 9:00pm 05.14.16 Catalina 30 20/4545 How should I set up the jack lines in the cockpit? What kind of ring should I connect it to and whe
At wits end Willemvan at 8:54pm 05.14.16 Smaller Boats 2/477 so I keep getting water in the bilge under the aft bunk. I revealed the speedo and the depth sounde
DSC link to GPS Jwhy at 8:53pm 05.14.16 Ask All Sailors 6/475 I have registered my DSC equiped radio and set up the current location data in the memory. What do I
FM radio antenna position PAC3142 at 7:24pm 05.14.16 Ask All Sailors 13/2649 So, while a cold front passes, we are sitting below in our just launched boat listening to the world
Halyard buying and installing Spence at 6:42pm 05.14.16 Ask All Sailors 11/1424 I'll need 3 new halyards as they have had a mouse nest built around them on the interior of the alum
mac 224 venture sailnewbie at 4:33pm 05.14.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 17/1321 3rd time sailing on avg. 7 mph winds with 15 mph gusts, 7 was very comfortable but when the 15 mph h
antifouling paint help fred1diver at 2:15pm 05.14.16 Trailer Sailors 8/951 hey everyone, I started painting my bottom but I'm stuck at painting where the trailer bunks are hol
failed relaxation splax at 1:38pm 05.14.16 Big Boats 16/1552 Well, I wanted to take a few days and spend them on the boat in the river fishing without internet o
Small spider cracks on my 1987 O'Day 272LE? Chuck Powell at 11:17am 05.14.16 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1453 How do I repair the small spider cracks on my 272LE? I don't think they are stress related. Some are
Dolphinite: Anyone with suggestions? Ilanortho at 10:56am 05.14.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/553 I need to bed in my refinished teak cabin top handrails. I came across a video using dolphinite. Any
Companion way boards on H23.5 Karyon at 7:57am 05.14.16 Smaller Boats 6/572 What was used as the original companion way boards on the H23.5 ? The ones that are on our boat are
Table needs some refinishing - ideas appreciated (4) rssmith2468 at 7:54am 05.14.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/928 After a spring full of nessessary commissioning work and repairs to our (new to us) H290, the Admira
Bleach into water system? rssmith2468 at 7:33am 05.14.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 26/8455 I was told to add "some" bleach to "freshen up" the water system at the beginning of the year. yes

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Hydronic heater installation DinghySailor at 2:39pm 12.03.23 What I expected. Heater isn't linked yet, so... bleed the circuit from ... connect heater hoses val
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit garymalmgren at 2:36pm 12.03.23 I am wondering if the hose was not the correct diameter for the exhaust fitting. Inner diameter too
Slow Leak Johnb at 2:24pm 12.03.23 Time to do the dust with talcum powder and track to source trick?
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit NYSail at 2:03pm 12.03.23 Run new hose from the water lift/muffler to the hull exit now at a minimum. Might be a pain but it w
Slow Leak dlochner at 1:59pm 12.03.23 It is called a Limber Hole and its purpose to drain bilge compartments into a central place for the
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit dlochner at 1:51pm 12.03.23 It is likely the corrosion and rot extends up past the visibly damaged area due to water wicking up
Hydronic heater installation dlochner at 1:40pm 12.03.23 Yes, absolutely you must bleed the system. Air will get trapped and impede or block coolant flow and
Any clever ideas on how to monitor the level in waste holding tank? Justin_NSA at 12:39pm 12.03.23 Keep a close eye on that tank for leaks, Justin I have taken that advice many times Peggie. In fac
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit Davidasailor26 at 12:34pm 12.03.23 I know it won't be a fun or inexpensive job, but what you're seeing is significant decay of a 20+ ye
Cutlass bearing replacement on 2004 Hunter 36 AndyL at 12:29pm 12.03.23 Thanks - that's very helpful. I didn't completely understand how you removed the old bearing. Soun
Legend 40.5 - Light above sink smokey73 at 12:26pm 12.03.23 I would not be at all surprised if the wiring is "variable" at least to some extent based on who is
Pearson 36-2 center board maintenance Harald at 12:12pm 12.03.23 Hi, I had one of the shivs rebuild by an machine shop but still had problems raising the cb. I dropp
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit Rick at 11:56am 12.03.23 That hose has steel wire inside to reinforce it. The rubber has rotted and the wire is showing you
Engine exhaust hose rust at hull exit rgranger at 11:49am 12.03.23 That hose has steel wire inside to reinforce it. The rubber has rotted and the wire is showing you n
Slow Leak rgranger at 11:47am 12.03.23 There are so many possibilities. Is the boat in the water now? Is the air warmer than the water? If
Replacing compass in Hunter 45CC Rick at 10:42am 12.03.23 Well I tried to get a replacement. Not available. On the website here you can get something close.
Legend 40.5 - Light above sink twalker H260 at 10:02am 12.03.23 Just had a Quick Look at the wiring diagrams for our 260 and a few other models. It appears at some
Storage cover for Catalina 320 Scott T-Bird at 7:56am 12.03.23 Some of the best covers I see in our area are Lippencott. Covers - Lippincott Marine Canvas Many
Beneteau Spare Parts e_costin at 6:40am 12.03.23 Hi, I have recently bought a Sense 55 and I'm facing the old problem, how to obtain access to the sp
Legend 40.5 - Light above sink (1) fero at 4:23am 12.03.23 Rich Stidger, post: IIRC, the galley sink lights are in the string on the port side of the boat. Ch

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