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E series vs a series dkaplan308@aol.com at 6:51pm 05.20.15 Big Boats 0/745 Does anyone have a good synopsis of the major differences between the new touch screen raymarine E a
What's a Season Ken13559 at 6:14pm 05.20.15 Ask All Sailors 5/873 I'm always confounded by mention of "a season" in boat maintenance. So what is it? 3 months? 1 year?
Clearwater sailaway78 at 6:12pm 05.20.15 Ask All Sailors 3/840 Arrived in Clearwater this morning, after a three doy hop across the gulf from New Orleans. Biggest
C-30 Aqua Lift Muffler replacement - Rookie needs help kildevil at 3:31pm 05.20.15 Mid-Size Boats 2/2432 Our Catalina 30 has a leaking Aqua-Lift muffler. I have just recently been exposed to sailboats and
Mast eye chicagodave at 2:26pm 05.20.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1121 Thinking of adding a mast eye to help organize spinnaker halyards etc on Beneteau 423. Any other
An Introduction steve stark at 2:25pm 05.20.15 SSB and Ham Operators 1/1128 Hello, fellow Sparky's.... Just re-activated the old license that I let expire some 30 years ago, bu
ignition breaker issue gettinthere at 12:30pm 05.20.15 Musings With Maine Sail 33/3931 RC The breaker on our DC panel for the ignition circuit keeps popping. It did this 2 years ago and
O'day 26 Bimini Top Installation (2) BelladonnaII at 12:25pm 05.20.15 Day Sailers 6/3746 I've recently ordered and installed a bimini top on my 84 O'day 26 thanks to a owner that was sellin
ODay 19 decal / emblem weh5748 at 11:44am 05.20.15 Day Sailers 5/1448 The ODay 19 insignia on side of hull within the blue stripe appears to be a "decal" and is badly che
O Day 23 DJ MKE at 11:43am 05.20.15 Ask An Oday Owner 4/976 I just completed a basic keel sailing course. I'm looking at purchasing an O Day 23. This boat is
Inexpensive Self Mast Climbing Setup. Bowedtoothdoc at 10:57am 05.20.15 Ask All Sailors 31/6156 Does anyone have any tips or tricks for getting up the mast alone. I know ATN makes one, but it is 4
My first sailboat - leaking chainplate; other questions Jimski at 10:42am 05.20.15 Catalina 30 10/1700 I have just closed on my first sailboat - a 1986 C30. I had a survey done and that turned up a few t
Has anybody replaced their Lewmar Portlights? (2) DannoHeimann at 10:16am 05.20.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1376 Hi ! I have been trying to install new portlights on my Catalina 400 with no success. While the por
Keel bolt torque Canonshooternb at 10:12am 05.20.15 Ask All Sailors 5/1315 I have a 1986 Pearson 282 with a lead keel that I just purchased. The keel bolts are in excellent
1989 Hunter 37 Cushion question slowandeasy at 9:17am 05.20.15 Big Boats 9/890 I have a 1989 Hunter 37 where the settee table makes a double berth. I am able to set the berth up
Ventilation for reftigeration unit gregorybross at 9:07am 05.20.15 Catalina 30 5/897 I recently installed a new Nova Kool refrigeration system in my boat. I noticed the ventilation req
Rodkicker installation Tim22 at 8:09am 05.20.15 Mid-Size Boats 3/2346 I am installing a rodkicker rigid vang with cylinder on my Hunter 310 and am a bit confused as to th
Stopping Leaks with the Magic of Butyl Tape (5) JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 7:17am 05.20.15 Catalina 310 26/7247 Ever since we have owned Smitty there has been a pesky leak in the hatch right over our berth. It w
Personal Address in Kemah Liveaboard Richard Olden at 6:42am 05.20.15 Ask All Sailors 4/1153 Am planning on purchasing a live-aboard in Kemah. Not sure on which marina for docking but I am favo
Hunter 18.5 1990 aunk5898 at 6:39am 05.20.15 Smaller Boats 7/925 What should i expect when replacing Keel Bolts that are decayed and what is the best way to fix this

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Hunter 326 - Yanmar Engine Vibration - New mounts and maybe more?? Benny17441 at 8:50pm 01.16.23 What is the engine, a 2GM-20F? Do not start replacing parts wholesale. I would have the prop clea
Invest 98L BigEasy at 8:25pm 01.16.23 Very Sad news arrived today about a missing victim of Hurricane Ian Brings back memories of the
Hunter 376 1998. Leaking around salon lights rgranger at 8:06pm 01.16.23 . The short version is to seal the cabin with plastic, pressurize it, and paint soapy water arou
Iron in saildrive oil Egovos at 7:57pm 01.16.23 Thanks for the explanation. The only design flaw that scares me is that 13K one. I don't think i
Occaisional Head Smell Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:40pm 01.16.23 I've notice a number of members here who have replaced the breather hose. What size is it. ID & OD
Hunter 326 - Yanmar Engine Vibration - New mounts and maybe more?? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 7:31pm 01.16.23 So - it has been recommended that I replace the motor mounts and while I'm at it i should replace t
Water stains to lacquer finish TimFromLI at 7:24pm 01.16.23 Thanks for the replies, getting the color right will be the hard part. the color in photos can can b
Corrosion On Engine Mclovin at 7:17pm 01.16.23 I started to try to pull the cooler core assembly out but won't budge. I don't want to damage so I
Busted Mast sbrogden at 7:06pm 01.16.23 To be honest, on my 25' boat I can't tell any difference when I raise the boom up or down four inch
Swing Keel Fittings pcharn01 at 7:06pm 01.16.23
Replaced Motor Mounts Ralph Johnstone at 7:05pm 01.16.23 mine is a Catalina with the Universal M-25XP. There is a difference between our motor mounts both
Busted Mast Project_Mayhem at 7:05pm 01.16.23 To be honest, on my 25' boat I can't tell any difference when I raise the boom up or down four inche
Iron in saildrive oil Ralph Johnstone at 6:58pm 01.16.23 They all seem to have one or more design flaws. Thanks for the explanation. The only design fl
Busted Mast sbrogden at 6:41pm 01.16.23 Found a site that tells me the leech on mu mainsail is 17.5 ft. Tomorrow I will measure from the top
LiFePO4 Charging in cold weather Hayden Watson at 6:40pm 01.16.23 With any battery, voltage is not a very accurate way to measure the capacity. I have Columb counter
Hunter 376 1998. Leaking around salon lights (1) Greg Mott at 6:37pm 01.16.23 Hi Ed.s I am not sure what you mean about a cover over the halyard roller bar? My bar was cover b
Iron in saildrive oil forbin at 6:20pm 01.16.23
Reefing Sail Trim Hayden Watson at 6:03pm 01.16.23 I'm the SF sailor who started this thread. For those not familiar with SF Bay conditions, from Apr
Replaced Motor Mounts Hayden Watson at 5:57pm 01.16.23 Do you have a Yanmar or is it a Universal seeing as the boat is a Catalina ? ...Of course, the eng
Busted Mast sbrogden at 5:51pm 01.16.23 If the break was above the attachment point for the stays, there's no need to raise the mast I've

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