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30 amp electrical outlet iwindance at 6:38pm 08.02.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 16/4225 Where is the fuse for this shore power 30 amp outlet? I think that is my problem. I forgot to turn
South Puget Sound Cruise Summary July 2015 Mikem at 6:07pm 08.02.15 HAPS (Hunter Assoc. of Puget Sound) 2/2165 Hello fellow HAPSTERS. Well, I think the 2015 South Sound Cruise was a smashing success that surp
I bought a 26X to pull my dingy around. Jimsdingy at 5:11pm 08.02.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1573 Looking for solar and battery mods to run accessories away from slips. Also need navigation and fish
Strength of OLD style C-22 Mast, Teardrop Shape? (1) CloudDiver at 4:54pm 08.02.15 Catalina 22 4/2352 My boom is in pretty rough shape, new ones are on Catalina Direct for $263 but I have no idea how mu
C22 anchor roller, am I crazy? (1) Gene Neill at 2:31pm 08.02.15 Catalina 22 80/11794 I think there might be something seriously the matter with me!! What kind of sick, demented freak sp
Mk I side ports chrisings at 1:56pm 08.02.15 Catalina 30 3/821 Hello folks, So, we have an '83 MK I. Has anyone replaced the fixed side hatch in the head with an
Any info available on the Bayliner Buccaneer 18' Char62041 at 12:01pm 08.02.15 Ask All Sailors 3/1714 Anyone know of any site i can go to to get some specs and information on the Bayliner Buccaneer 18'
Looking for iinfo and specs on Bayliner 18 Char62041 at 11:14am 08.02.15 Trailer Sailors 6/1620 I just bought a 1980 Bayliner 18', which appears to be in good shape. Of course it's missing the sa
Mystery Wiring Piratenorm at 9:30am 08.02.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1106 Just venting here. I am a senior, plus size sailor. Gravity sucks chest muscle downwards, and gettin
Broken Keel Eye Professional Nomad at 7:52am 08.02.15 Smaller Boats 2/789 I purchased a 2005 Hunter 216 as a salvage boat ($2700 for boat, motor, and trailer) this spring. Th
Leaky Rudder Post chrisferro at 7:46am 08.02.15 Seidelmann 6/3190 Hello All, I have a 1983 Seidelmann 30T, and I'd been noticing that the bilge pump had been going
Taking my boat to M�xico rlamb at 6:45am 08.02.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1095 Am planning on sailing my boat to Mexico this year on the Baja Haha. Since I have a boat loan with
Fuel Guage off OS2Dude at 6:44am 08.02.15 Engines and Propulsion 3/908 I filled the diesel tank on our new 1985 Catalina 30 Mk I yesterday. I thought the fuel gauge was n
Determining Black water tank level OS2Dude at 6:38am 08.02.15 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 16/7641 I recently purchased a 1985 Catalina 30 Mk I. The black water tank is BLACK plastic. (Polyethylene
I Need a trailer playman at 6:25am 08.02.15 Smaller Boats 4/876 I have a 1986 hunter 23 and need a trailer for her. I live in western North Carolina and have the bo
Cameo appearance IH82BL8 at 5:27am 08.02.15 Mid-Size Boats 5/1047 My wife and I love to watch B movies because the plots, acting and effects are so cheesy. A couple
B-24 stern... Member 131497 at 11:35pm 08.01.15 Bristol 0/1069 Hi guys... im actually on the quest for a stern rail... any help would be appreciated
Volvo penta 2002 cold start shyamh at 9:26pm 08.01.15 Ask All Sailors 7/11264 Hello, The volvo penta 2002 motor (2 cylinder diesel, 18HP, no glow plugs) on my 1984 beneteau firs
"Northers" in the eastern Gulf of Mexico Gene Neill at 8:04pm 08.01.15 Ask All Sailors 23/3183 The wife and I are planning a trip from Marco Island to the Keys this Christmas. I keep hearing "nor
prop wash H41 dakno at 7:28pm 08.01.15 Big Boats 2/877 I get a very strong pull to starboard under power. I am guessing this is do to prop wash? Under sail

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Emergency Tiller Skipper John at 12:12pm 11.15.23 Did you check the Catalina Direct site? https://www.catalinadirect.com/shop-by-boat/catalina-350/h
C&C40 furling jib for sale kappykaplan at 12:07pm 11.15.23 Captain Len, you should post this in the classified section: https://sbo.sailboatowners.com/gear/gea
End of Season Storms kappykaplan at 12:00pm 11.15.23 Coastal low that it becomes will mess up weekend sailing for me! Tks (not), Dammit Jim! :beer:
CALLING ON ANYONE WHO HAS A UNIVERSAL 5416 Stu Jackson at 11:48am 11.15.23 The front of it looks the same to me, maybe they used some of the same parts? Many of that era of
Primary Fuel Filter Lifespan? Stu Jackson at 11:39am 11.15.23 I ran a Racor 24, 2 micron, for 900 hours without any issues and no vacuum gauge either. Yearly fi
Emergency Tiller Richard19068 at 11:20am 11.15.23 Did you check the Catalina Direct site?
CALLING ON ANYONE WHO HAS A UNIVERSAL 5416 Richard19068 at 11:16am 11.15.23 So I'm not sure which engine I have. It's not a 5411 and it's not a 5418. It is a two cylinder. He
Suddenly needing some brake work Rick Webb at 11:05am 11.15.23 When you get them working you'll be the only guy in the neighborhood who has working brakes on their
Primary Fuel Filter Lifespan? Ralph Johnstone at 10:18am 11.15.23 I then installed a Racor Vacuum gauge and see no difference in the reading year over year. I am now
CALLING ON ANYONE WHO HAS A UNIVERSAL 5416 Arrgh at 9:34am 11.15.23 hmmm...I meant 5424, but yes, you're right is it a three cylinder. The front of it looks the same to
Add heat-sink cooling fins to alternator? Hayden Watson at 9:19am 11.15.23 The only way to get more out of that alt without over-stressing it is to remotely rectify it. Than
Coolant flush JoeWhite at 9:13am 11.15.23 I flush the cooling system with distilled water to avoid the mud granuals and chemicals that exist i
Primary Fuel Filter Lifespan? Hello Below at 9:05am 11.15.23 Hi all, While sitting in my easy chair, my mind started wandering about the little things that need
Primary Fuel Filter Lifespan? JoeWhite at 9:05am 11.15.23 The rubber gaskets may have dried up and may leak. I keep a spare one but rotate them so that I alwa
Primary Fuel Filter Lifespan? rpell1@msn.com at 9:03am 11.15.23
CALLING ON ANYONE WHO HAS A UNIVERSAL 5416 twodzusfittings at 8:52am 11.15.23 Looks like the 5425 to me... Isn't a 5425 a three cylinder?
Noisy Isolation Transformer on 2004 Hunter 36 Johann at 8:51am 11.15.23
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:50am 11.15.23 Wearing a speedo might boost him into the Boat Babe realm. Please be careful what you wish for .
End of Season Storms JamesG161 at 8:37am 11.15.23 You needn't capitalize "gasp". You again? going to ignore your posts. Bye.!
Primary Fuel Filter Lifespan? Don S/V ILLusion at 8:21am 11.15.23

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