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How far below water should anti cavitation / anti ventilation plate be? BurningDaylight at 6:28pm 04.09.16 Mid-Size Boats 2/5797 I have a 9.9 mercury 4 stroke long shaft on my sailboat, and am trying to make sure I have the corre
Atomic 4 oil filter, Catalina 27 (1) gavinbailey at 5:48pm 04.09.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/4593 Hi, I want to change the oil in my Atomic 4 and have looked at the engine manual from Moyer Marine h
Shaft gland packing or dripless shaft seal? Ken13559 at 5:26pm 04.09.16 Ask All Sailors 20/7615 Ok I've put on my helmet and riot gears. I've shaft packing gland for last 14 years. Now I want a dr
Surprise Surprise (1) Greengas at 4:46pm 04.09.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1109 So I finally took the time to really look at the serial number that is on the transom of my boat. I
Transducer location on H23.5 Karyon at 3:45pm 04.09.16 Smaller Boats 4/673 I got me a new Hawkeye depth finder, I can either mound it on the stern or I can glue it on the insi
1989 Universal M 18 Oil sailors2 at 2:20pm 04.09.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/1164 About to get involved in 1st Maintenance on my 1989 M18. 1st question concerns the oil used. I see
While replacing H34 Portlight.... (2) PGIJon at 11:14am 04.09.16 Big Boats 14/3938 I purchased 6 NFM Tri-Matrix port lights for the boat at the Miami Show. The first replacement in t
Newest project (2) Hydro Therapy at 11:02am 04.09.16 Day Sailers 4/1249 I wanted to add a tiller extension but felt that the prices were a bit high. I spun a piece of oak s
A hole in the hull for a fuel line? gitpicker2007 at 9:53am 04.09.16 Ask All Sailors 17/6652 Has anyone ever cut a small hole in the hull of the stern to run the fuel line out to the outboard?
Screwy Designs: What were those guys thinking? (3) Kings Gambit at 8:58am 04.09.16 Ask All Sailors 43/5914 I sometimes amuse myself while fixing yet again something on the boat, the construction or installat
Need Windlass for Hunter 320 Playpen2 at 7:53am 04.09.16 Mid-Size Boats 1/1052 Can someone recommend a windlass for a Hunter 320? Stephen Dale
Removal Sliding Mirrors cam at 7:00am 04.09.16 Catalina 310 5/1132 Hi all. Can anyone give tips on removal of the glass mirrors located in the head of a C310 ?. I thou
Polar Diagram 9.2A SoundWave at 5:30am 04.09.16 S2 4/1854 Have you ever seen a Polar Diagram for the 9.2a? I've searched, and I'm not sure one exists. If yo
Getting closer!! (1) Jammin jr at 3:34am 04.09.16 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1118 Just checked FedEx tracking and my new sails are out for delivery!!!! So to update, we have a workin
2002 Beneteau 361 Mast Step Replacement (1) onlinelee at 11:38pm 04.08.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1746 121604 Hi, This is my first post and wish to thank members in advance for any answers received. I a
first overnighter of the season on the new boat (4) RussC at 9:59pm 04.08.16 Trailer Sailors 16/2331 The 3-4 times we've trailer sailed so far in 2016 it seemed the wind was always just right during se
Ok! Greetings all... we, wife and I are looking for our next boat JJShockley at 7:03pm 04.08.16 Ask An Oday Owner 12/1577 Help with what to look for over the obvious on 1979 O'day 23... any known problem areas... we are g
conflicting information about solar install? centerline at 6:39pm 04.08.16 Ask All Sailors 55/5292 I have read 2 different ways for sizing the wire for the run from the panels to the controller and t
S2 7.9 Sail #185 - i am lQQking for YOU (1) AZExpedition at 6:05pm 04.08.16 S2 6/135 Hi I am looking at buying an abandonded S2 7.9 in Dallas area. She is missing some pricy hardware
Catalina 36 Mk I Mast support (?) drdanj at 5:34pm 04.08.16 Big Boats 2/1669 I look at boat listings to get ideas for things I might want to do on my 1983 Catalina 36. I've gott

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Hunter 170 pgandw at 3:50pm 03.05.24 The ODay (Stuart) Mariner is a Rhodes 19ft with a small cabin. Since there were over 4000 made (and
Large Frame alternator in M25XP Hayden Watson at 3:46pm 03.05.24 A boat is filled with sacrifice and compromise. I make no sacrifice when it comes to the boat and
Large Frame alternator in M25XP Hayden Watson at 3:45pm 03.05.24 Just want to say... You can not use that alternator during the Round Whidbey Race. You can and I h
Large Frame alternator in M25XP jssailem at 3:44pm 03.05.24 A boat is filled with sacrifice and compromise.
Large Frame alternator in M25XP Hayden Watson at 3:42pm 03.05.24 If one is racing, Starlink might be an edge. Weather updates occur about every 6-12 hours. Grib fil
Advice on transcontinental shipping captain69 at 1:47pm 03.05.24
Keep those fire extinguishers up to date! dlochner at 12:39pm 03.05.24 Kinda reinforces the general opinion that the insurance guys are sometimes crooks in nice suits. ..
Considering Hunter 49 Purchase ! JR19454 at 12:22pm 03.05.24 I purchased a 2007 H49 in 2019. Added 800 watts of solar (4 - 200 watt solid panels) and mounted t
Keep those fire extinguishers up to date! dlochner at 12:16pm 03.05.24
Large Frame alternator in M25XP jssailem at 11:51am 03.05.24 we will not need the Starlink. If one is racing, Starlink might be an edge. Weather updates occur
Keep those fire extinguishers up to date! Rick Webb at 11:24am 03.05.24
Why NOT Take a Hunter Sailboat on an Ocean Crossing DArcy at 11:06am 03.05.24 To reinforce the sentiment that the crew is more important than the boat when it comes to crossing o
Cover for O'day 20 BruceC at 11:02am 03.05.24 You can spend $400 to $500 for a quality custom boat cover to be designed taking your stepped mast i
Large Frame alternator in M25XP Hayden Watson at 11:01am 03.05.24 Just want to say... You can not use that alternator during the Round Whidbey Race. Don't need to b
Keep those fire extinguishers up to date! Mark Maulden at 9:41am 03.05.24 Kinda reinforces the general opinion that the insurance guys are sometimes crooks in nice suits. ..
Replace keel Bolts on B 41S5 1990 American_Mainsail at 9:40am 03.05.24 Give Mars Keel a call. They are the experts. They offer a keel bolt replacement service. I know th
Keep those fire extinguishers up to date! william24424 at 9:39am 03.05.24 Thank you for reminder, I just noticed the tag was signed in 1986, yet it still pointed to green/goo
Keep those fire extinguishers up to date! Richard19068 at 9:38am 03.05.24 This case is about a lot more than just fire extinguishers. It points out that the insurer can screw
Keep those fire extinguishers up to date! Dalliance at 9:11am 03.05.24 Interesting article. I replaced my extinguishers last year. The old ones are still in the boat as
Keep those fire extinguishers up to date! twodzusfittings at 9:11am 03.05.24 What is the lifespan of a marine fire extinguisher? I say marine, as mine were bought from a west ma

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