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Unusual boat (1) Ken Cross at 3:12pm 08.24.15 Ask All Sailors 13/1451 Our recent trip to the San Juan and Gulf Islands I saw this unusual boat. I was told it was owner co
What's this? Yanmar 2GM20F (1) Ken Cross at 3:05pm 08.24.15 Ask All Sailors 4/591 Does anyone know what this is I'm pointing to. It's right next to the blue wire and about 1/2 inch h
Electroscan revised plumbing Syversens at 2:56pm 08.24.15 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/2478 Hey all, So a few weeks ago we had an incident with our Raritan Elegance and Electroscan unit, wh
1980 Hunter 27 Clyde Lamp Jr at 2:45pm 08.24.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1587 I have a 1980 Hunter 27 and need to lower the mast. Can someone tell me how heavy the mast is and ca
Rudder Angle with rudder UP atrometer at 2:40pm 08.24.15 Catalina 22 3/680 I've notice on my fairly new to me 1975 Catalina 22', that when the rudder is pulled up it doesn't r
2nd Holding Tank Cambo at 2:35pm 08.24.15 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1140 While daydreaming about our boat, I thought of the idea of adding a 2nd holding tank, underneath the
Lucky Duck (1) Lucky Duck at 2:31pm 08.24.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/772 Dumb question right out of the slip! I have an Oceanis 370 but see that on the forum for ordering p
Cherubini 37 cutter boom mjmercer19248 at 2:26pm 08.24.15 The Cherubini Hunters 10/1592 Guys, Was trying to find a cutter boom as my ship came to me without one. No where to be found.
150 Genoa Cowpokee at 2:09pm 08.24.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1032 I recently purchased a 150 Genoa and am very pleased with the performance. However, it doesn't point
To Paint or Not to Paint redace45 at 1:58pm 08.24.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 50/6139 I'm a complete newbie to sailing. I recently bought my first sailboat, a used 25' Catalina. I've s
Mac 25 How to Seal Windows jonjbfx at 12:26pm 08.24.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 22/3221 I apologize for repeating what has been asked. But I just didn't get the best way to approach. My
C30 tall rig head stay length - Furlex furler George Da Porge at 10:52am 08.24.15 Catalina 30 3/1191 Going to replace my Hood 810LD continuous line furler with single line. We need a furler my wife ca
34 non skid deck color njlarry at 10:37am 08.24.15 Ask An Oday Owner 0/573 I believe that the 34 came with either a tan or a grey deck color in the non skid area. Mine has a g
drop kiel winch replacement kpodolak at 9:58am 08.24.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/786 Has anyone replaced the drop kiel winch on a Macgregor 25? If so, what did you use as a replacement
May not be the alternator, Please look what I found mcconkd at 9:52am 08.24.15 Big Boats 2/848
So you have a charging problem, may not be the alternator! mcconkd at 9:49am 08.24.15 Ask All Sailors 10/1322
sos jgrozowski at 9:46am 08.24.15 Catalina 22 2/572 I recently purchased a 1986 Catalina 22', swing keel ..... It was on a boat trailer in a yard...firs
Purchasing teak moulding CYQK at 8:53am 08.24.15 Ask All Sailors 7/1228 Hayya Time to replace the teak mouldings on the boat Where is the best place to source them thes
Cockpit side lazarette drainage issues kalewine at 8:42am 08.24.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/604 Evidently some time ago, the hose from the cockpit side lazarette lid drains (where I store the e-ti
Securing Bilge Cover taboni at 8:37am 08.24.15 Mid-Size Boats 11/3025 Any ideas aside from screwing it down? The bilge cover on my 1985 C27 has a larger hole at each e

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blower motor not getting power SycloneDriver at 6:13pm 08.23.23 2008 Beneteau 31. Yanmar 3YM20 The broken connecter (wire) was the problem. Look closely at that ph
blower motor not getting power sailAnnapolis at 6:08pm 08.23.23 Do you remember the title of the thread? Also, what was type of boat/engine and what ended up bein
blower motor not getting power (1) SycloneDriver at 6:05pm 08.23.23 I just fixed this on mine. It's in another thread. Look for something like this.
Do you use bumper boards? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 5:54pm 08.23.23 Boats don't have bumpers, so why would anyone want a bumper board for their car?;) However, in some
Impact driver on window screws? Crusty Ol Salt at 5:00pm 08.23.23 No, but I need to follow this
What is this? Ralph Johnstone at 4:49pm 08.23.23 you win a can of spam.:puke: Upon further reflection of my first answer here, I wish to change my
What is this? Crazy Dave Condon at 4:37pm 08.23.23 @Ralph Johnstone you win a can of spam. Glad you identified that piece as it was never part of the
Hunter 23 Keel Crazy Dave Condon at 4:29pm 08.23.23
Do you use bumper boards? shemandr at 4:19pm 08.23.23 I had them and used them for two of my keel boats. Very useful to fend off pilings, especially if s
Lake Erie to Lake Michigan on sailboat. Is it possible? sesmith at 4:04pm 08.23.23 You've gotten plenty of good advice. We've made the trip from Erie, Pa to Lake Michigan each season
Do you use bumper boards? Stu Jackson at 3:46pm 08.23.23 and I wonder why. I built one in Fort Bragg for use in Eureka because my research said the fuel do
Need Routing help for navigation to Soo Michigan sesmith at 3:13pm 08.23.23 Are you sure you have to go all the way up there and just not check in at Yacht Haven on Drummond or
Do you use bumper boards? Leeward Rail at 3:08pm 08.23.23 What's with all the diesel jugs? I can only assume they contain fuel ? Hehe Not my boat. That sai
Do you use bumper boards? sesmith at 3:03pm 08.23.23 I use these instead: https://www.easystowfenders.com/fd_hd.html
Do you use bumper boards? jviss at 2:47pm 08.23.23 Example.. pilings... And when not in use they can help secure that jug aboard. What's with all the
Do you use bumper boards? (2) Leeward Rail at 2:42pm 08.23.23 Example.. pilings... And when not in use they can help secure that jug aboard.
Possible Air leak in M25 fuel line? capta at 2:39pm 08.23.23 Is your fuel/water separator empty when you go to check it? This would indicate the leak is tank sid
Do you use bumper boards? jviss at 2:32pm 08.23.23 If you go to Novia Scotia or similar places with big tides and commercial docks, you're going to wan
Do you use bumper boards? capta at 2:29pm 08.23.23 I've carried around the most beautiful pair of fender boards for years. They are nicely varnished wi
Do you use bumper boards? Leeward Rail at 2:29pm 08.23.23 Light weight & easy to handle & store. Are they one piece ? How long ? How do you store them ?

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