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My auto pilot is psychotic BayMan at 6:24am 05.19.16 Ask All Sailors 12/863 I have autohelm autopilot. Periodically it will just turn 90 or so degrees and wander off on a new c
water leaks around stanchions wharton at 6:08am 05.19.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/513 I have a 1994 Hunter h26. I would like to know if deck hardware (stanchions, pulpits, cleats, etc.)
Cutlass bearing tool rental for 1986 Cal 33? Jason Sprigman at 4:06am 05.19.16 Cal 1/1387 Does anyone know where I could borrow/rent a cutlass bearing tool for a 1986 Cal 33?
M3-20a water pump replacement Sprega at 10:28pm 05.18.16 Engines and Propulsion 0/644 I just replaced the Sherwood raw water pump on my Universal m3-20 with a Oberdorfer n202m-16. I was
C270 LE Boom Vang Scott2 at 9:49pm 05.18.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 12/2934 Does anyone have a picture of a catalina 270 boom vang? I'm trying to rig one but not sure exactly h
Main sail pin? Karyon at 8:41pm 05.18.16 Smaller Boats 7/2252 Not sure if it has a name or not, but when I slide the main sail slugs into the mast, is there suppo
Help with C-Scow HIN please. (1) Roadking Larry at 8:09pm 05.18.16 Ask All Sailors 6/897 Possible target of opportunity here. Saw the boat with a "For Sail" sign along the side of the road
Filled My Empty Sail Tank Terry Cox at 7:45pm 05.18.16 Pacific North West Cruisers 2/795 Headed to the boat this past Friday afternoon with plans to meet up with Wassail, a 34 foot Pacific
Rigging my Reef Lines OS2Dude at 2:38pm 05.18.16 Catalina 30 9/2209 Our 1985 Catalina 30 Mk I has two reef cars on the Starboard side of the boom. At the forward end o
Faulty readings wth new engine control panel for Yanmar 4JH3E jpj96 at 11:16am 05.18.16 Big Boats 2/1311 I recently bought a new engine control panel (tacho, oil pressure, water temp, start, stop and alarm
Hunter 310 owners Tim22 at 10:41am 05.18.16 Mid-Size Boats 6/2277 I need to replace my holding tank and am considering having Ronco make up a mold. If you think you m
Electrical Panel repair parts Lee Scott at 7:15am 05.18.16 Big Boats 2/674 Does anyone know if any replacement parts are available for the main electrical panel? All of a su
Woven roving to chopped strand mat in small glass repair?? (1) Dinghydreams at 7:13am 05.18.16 Ask All Sailors 10/3550 Ahoy, I have a small glass job I need to do on my Bristol 24 sailboat. To strengthen the strbrd cha
Windyty.com wind forecast site Brian D at 6:48am 05.18.16 Ask All Sailors 16/3704 Not sure if this has been posted before. I used to use Sailflow but got tired of it. I am sure Sailf
Saw this H26 for sale flynhi4u at 5:16am 05.18.16 Smaller Boats 9/755 http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/boa/5576120273.html I remember a while back a guy looking for a
Foley Dr.Diesel CYQK at 4:54am 05.18.16 Ask All Sailors 4/818 Just a follow up on a thread from last fall on my Hurth gear Be aware of these guys the parts kit th
What is this? What's it for? (1) IAMCCF at 8:16pm 05.17.16 Bigger Boats 7/1084 Hi All, I am curious what the metal object in my cockpit is. Thanks, Chris
New shore water connection on '85 Hunter 34 John L at 6:56pm 05.17.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/1213 Where can I tap in to the plumbing to add a shore water connection to my 1985 Hunter 34, and do I ne
Hunter 260 compression post base (1) wiggyxx at 6:42pm 05.17.16 Smaller Boats 26/5206 I'm trying to remove the compression post base plate due to it leaking. I removed the bolt and have
Halyard hitch vs eye splice in jib halyard (braided line)? isaksp00 at 6:32pm 05.17.16 Ask All Sailors 12/4049 OK, I need to shorten the "fat" part of my jib halyard where the eye splice is inside the outer jack

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Balmar Discontinues some Pulley Kits dlochner at 6:58am 03.30.24 An alternative to Balmar is Electromax. https://electromaax.com
Catalina 22 Paint project with Alexseal. dmax at 6:58am 03.30.24 Nice work!
Moving from Ranger 12 to ?? dlochner at 6:56am 03.30.24 The Flying Scot is a good choice for family sailing. It can easily hold a couple of adults and a cou
Moving from Ranger 12 to ?? JRT at 6:32am 03.30.24 I highly recommend me more lessons and solid understanding of dumping power a d avoid any capsize.
3GM30F Service Issue kloudie1 at 6:26am 03.30.24 Besides air leaks, just wondering if the injection pump timing is correct..?
Time for a new exhaust riser? kloudie1 at 6:16am 03.30.24 The mixing elbows on Universals is a lot less prone to failure than on Yanmars but you may have a pr
Moving from Ranger 12 to ?? JBP-PA at 5:57am 03.30.24 There are a lot of 15-16 ft boats that would fit your goals, many by small manufacturers. A few beca
3GM30F Service Issue Don Crowther at 5:14am 03.30.24 I would check your work order for parts used or replaced. Like David said it could be old washers or
Anyone interested in refurbishing a classic schooner? ArnoldAlden642 at 5:02am 03.30.24 I am hoping to find someone to buy the boat this year. My father bought it as a project 6 years ago
3GM30F Service Issue Davidasailor26 at 3:28am 03.30.24 I wonder if it could be something as simple as washers having been reused or connections not having
Rode for Desolation Sound skunther at 9:39pm 03.29.24 Good point. I have the Lewmar V2 vertical windlass with the size appropriate gypsy. Seems a practica
Rode for Desolation Sound Hello Below at 9:28pm 03.29.24
Rode for Desolation Sound skunther at 9:11pm 03.29.24
How does a battery selector switch work? Ted10028 at 8:46pm 03.29.24 If you don't change the battery charger, investing in the Odessy, the Northstar, or the Lifeline wo
Table bases azambella at 7:30pm 03.29.24 Thanks all. I should have mentioned that my steering pedestal does not have the additional support
Fridge: 12V or DC dlochner at 7:29pm 03.29.24 ahahhaha Bahamas actually Marinas in the Bahamas typically have metered electric, not flat rate l
How does a battery selector switch work? dlochner at 7:26pm 03.29.24 that's great information. Thanks . I think I am still stuck with the west marine for $300 The ody
Catalina 22 Paint project with Alexseal. Fidgit at 7:21pm 03.29.24 just rolled didnt tip. I used the small diameter foam rollers they have at the hardware store. I end
How does a battery selector switch work? dlochner at 7:20pm 03.29.24 Edit to add - PS I think you tagged the wrong @Maine Sail good catch, fixed the tag.
Fake teak deck glue..... quadrille38 at 6:50pm 03.29.24 Plasdeck sells an adhesive made for use with the teak products. Very easy to work with and holds we

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