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Changing engine controls SKS06810 at 1:30pm 10.04.15 Engines and Propulsion 1/1026 I have a Catalina 25 with the old style two lever Morse controls. One lever is the transmission, for
Relocating fuel tank on 1994 hunter 35.5 legend drkmcdaniel at 1:19pm 10.04.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1256 Previous owner removed original fuel tank, was between stern lazarette's under swim step. It appears
"the other tru hull"-my transducers njlarry at 12:37pm 10.04.15 Ask All Sailors 5/895 The recent sad thread about a sinking has made me think about my 30+ year old "factory original" spe
M25-xpb kabota parts? njlarry at 12:29pm 10.04.15 Engines and Propulsion 6/1272 I have read posts here that the universal m-25 is Kabota based. The m25-xpb is of course an entirely
Latest el faro news not good Rick D at 11:55am 10.04.15 Ask All Sailors 4/741 It didn't sound good before and the news seems to be getting worse... http://www.foxnews.com/weather
Changing antifreeze (hunter 33, yanmar 3ym30) Tomek at 11:36am 10.04.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/2139 I am planning to change antifreeze in the cooling system of my Yanmar 3YM30 (the closed circulation,
New forum layout Meriachee at 11:19am 10.04.15 Ask All Sailors 29/1051 Thanks to the powers that be for the hard work put into creating this new layout. Get some sleep now
Sorry guys. i made one bad mistake... Phil Herring at 10:26am 10.04.15 Ask All Sailors 11/817 There's a setting called "follow moderation rules" and I set it to no thinking it would moderate pos
Well, that was a truly unpleasant experience capta at 8:59am 10.04.15 Forum Help (Site Talk) 20/1405 It took me nearly half an hour to log into this forum today. Not being very computer literate, my sa
How hard to upgrade to pressurized water system Windtherapy at 8:54am 10.04.15 Ask An Oday Owner 3/687 Just starting to replace all my water lines and a foot pump was brought up and then I thought of jus
Replacement parts for yanmar 4jh3e DM CAPTAIN at 2:37am 10.04.15 Engines and Propulsion 3/1480 dos any one have a list of replacement parts for this engine? con any one assist with the length/si
Forum questions, comments, and complaints Phil Herring at 10:00pm 10.03.15 Forum Help (Site Talk) 493/61450 It won't get changed unless you tell us it needs fixin'. So please post input here. Thanks!
Tips for starting up in the new forum (2) Phil Herring at 9:56pm 10.03.15 Forum Help (Site Talk) 19/1956 Welcome! Here are a few quick tips to help you jump-start the learning curve. 1. Your old usernam
Exploring Niagra Falls area DAVA390 at 2:57am 10.03.15 Destinations 1/676 In Niagra Falls for weekend, have done the usual here. Going up to Niagra on the Lake today, maybe S
Shower Drain Teak - What's That About? Jtcf78911 at 8:49pm 10.02.15 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/1516 Dear Friends in Sail; Mr. Newbie here, new owner of an old 1985 O'Day 28 Ft. doing some boat expl
Wanted: Catalina 22 mast 1969-1985 oval whatcaneyedo at 8:16pm 10.02.15 Parts Search 0/952 I need a replacement mast for my 1973 Catalina 22. Any oval shaped mast from 1969 to 1985 will likel
Bent my mast today whatcaneyedo at 8:10pm 10.02.15 Catalina 22 18/2548 Long story short I snagged my mast on a power pole cable while hauling out the boat for the end of t
Thanksgiving Turkey in an Origo Oven YVRguy at 2:13pm 10.02.15 Ask All Sailors 16/2028 And now for something completely different... Here in Canada Thanksgiving is just around the corn
Stern pulpit for a Spirit 23 Lodi47 at 12:46pm 10.02.15 Ask All Sailors 5/929 Can anyone tell me where I can find a company that makes stern pulpits? My google search goes nowher
Electric windlass on Hunter 33.5 eruditeluddite at 9:05am 10.02.15 Mid-Size Boats 12/3847 I'd like to install an electric windlass on said boat. Would have to be below deck in the chain loc

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Leroy Somer Windlass jssailem at 2:54am 01.17.24
3GM30 noise unknown? (1) jssailem at 2:44am 01.17.24 I do not know the specifics of your engine & transmission. I do know I have heard a similar noise be
St.Pete boat show.....You goin? CYQK at 12:55am 01.17.24 with no replies from folks here i am wondering if it is worth the trip to see the show?
Can a Plumbing Step Wrench be used on Through Hulls? Richard19068 at 6:58pm 01.16.24 I used a galvanized pipe nipple and cut slots in it to engage the tabs in the thru hull. But if you
Can a Plumbing Step Wrench be used on Through Hulls? Project_Mayhem at 6:25pm 01.16.24 Here's the tool. It's pricey, but it's for a boat. https://www.deepblueyachtsupply.com/3bthw50150
3GM30 noise unknown? JoeWhite at 6:15pm 01.16.24 I do not have that engine, but the noise you are describing comes from the transmission. If you hav
Insurance question jssailem at 5:06pm 01.16.24 We met a local physician in St Lucia. Her practice is both public health and private. I asked her wh
Insurance question Crusty Ol Salt at 4:59pm 01.16.24 I am beginning to think it is an issue the availability of insurance with an international rider. Th
Can a Plumbing Step Wrench be used on Through Hulls? sesmith at 4:25pm 01.16.24 Here's the tool. It's pricey, but it's for a boat. https://www.deepblueyachtsupply.com/3bthw50150-
Insurance question Tally Ho at 4:24pm 01.16.24 We're not quite that smart. Our marina only asks you to check a box to confirm your have insurance
Bottom Streaking Project_Mayhem at 4:13pm 01.16.24 Yes. That is the way my ablative paint appeared before I splashed. Rain shower streaking is common
EVA Foam teak and holly flooring use. LaDonaMina at 4:09pm 01.16.24
Catalina 22 Swing Keel Touch-up Paint Recommendations (2) pclarksurf at 3:34pm 01.16.24 No intention of derailing the post and the sage advice-- as you proceed be cognizant of the material
Builders Certificate Will Gilmore at 3:21pm 01.16.24 Here's a link to a related problem on boatdesign.net. Problem with Documented vessel and Campbell Ya
Ranger 33 sail cover available shemandr at 3:00pm 01.16.24 I wish I had the Ranger 33 to fit it!
Bottom Streaking (1) jssailem at 2:56pm 01.16.24 Yes. That is the way my ablative paint appeared before I splashed. Rain shower streaking is common u
Builders Certificate dLj at 2:48pm 01.16.24 Are you registering in a state or for the USCG Federal registration? I don't know much about such
EVA Foam teak and holly flooring use. (1) jssailem at 2:47pm 01.16.24 Regarding the base for your V berths, I am thinking the EVA foam would provide an insulated base. Th
EVA Foam teak and holly flooring use. (1) LaDonaMina at 2:22pm 01.16.24
Can a Plumbing Step Wrench be used on Through Hulls? Project_Mayhem at 1:45pm 01.16.24 I've used 1-1/4" X 1/4" flat bar as per @dlochner above. Cheap and solid IF you've got the grinder

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