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Findings about alternator upgrade for Yanmar 3GM30F Syversens at 9:22pm 07.11.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/10334 Hey all, so this isn't as much a question as a finding. After months of research, trial and error I'
Weeds MaryEllaRose at 8:45pm 07.11.15 Catalina 22 6/1517 Can anything be done about weed build up on the keel cable? Today I swam under the boat and removed
Cabin table (1) D Renard at 8:05pm 07.11.15 Smaller Boats 4/1138 I have a Hunter 260. I would like to lower the cabin table so the seat around the table can be used
DIY autopilot chartplotter TortugasRoyal at 7:53pm 07.11.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/6767 Goal, eliminate expensive retail instruments including displays. I'm giving this a try. Has wind. S
M26x nissan 50hp variable pitch prop experiment TortugasRoyal at 7:46pm 07.11.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/939 Defender has a few propulse props and blades on clearance. For $75 picked up a 6901 plus 4 11.5" sp
Wanna sail in CT JohnCTV21 at 7:08pm 07.11.15 Ask All Sailors 0/644 Here is the scoop. My van seized the engine right after my cancer surgery in April, I haven't rea
transom extender on power sailor results TortugasRoyal at 7:01pm 07.11.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1599 wind
Slacking valve Ken13559 at 5:47pm 07.11.15 Engines and Propulsion 26/4452 I was gapping my 2GM20F valves and notice gap for cylinder #1 exhaust (nearest to gearbox side) chan
companion way trim piedpiperIII at 5:27pm 07.11.15 Catalina 22 11/2574 How is the companion way trim boards "crib board track" attached ? I cant find it any where. Also wo
cleaning the grime? piedpiperIII at 4:52pm 07.11.15 Catalina 22 6/729 Well I have seen it on TV and youtube so I tried it. Mr. clean magic eraser WOW works fast and real
Seafarer 31 masthead arrangement. Rob Groves at 4:33pm 07.11.15 Ask All Sailors 1/679 I bought a Seafarer 31 (a fixer-upper) and the masthead piece - the stainless fabrication that carri
77 Cherubini 30 Owners manual jmclean1963 at 3:44pm 07.11.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/591 Help, I'm trying to find a PDF or downloadable owners manual and also the Yanmar 12 Hp manual. Any i
Home made dodger and bimini Fuligule at 2:12pm 07.11.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/926 Hi, I though that it would be interesting to put my project link here. I'm working on my own dodger
Will I ever go sailing this year? kito at 2:05pm 07.11.15 Ask All Sailors 10/1506 Just venting. I've been wanting to get my C22 out from way back in May. It's in my driveway and fire
Water fill lazaro17 at 1:03pm 07.11.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/2290 I just bought a 1987 hunter 28.5 and i have no idea where to fill the water tank.
Shifter Cable bornin59ca at 9:16am 07.11.15 Big Boats 1/838 Hello again. I was wondering if anyone out there knows the type of shifter cable I need for a 1988
Help! Need trailer tongue extension advice jmczzz at 9:14am 07.11.15 Catalina 22 70/10934 Flooding at my lake raises water level over launch ramp up roadway. This becomes too shallow to laun
How to rig the rudder on a 26S LFC4ME at 8:49am 07.11.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 34/11020 Does anyone have a diagram or picture of how the rudder should be rigged? I have just bought my boat
Experiences With Dacron/Mylar Laminate Sail Cloth? rardiH36 at 7:23am 07.11.15 Ask All Sailors 8/5513 Any "real-use" experiences with Dacron/Mylar (or "flexible mylar taffeta") sail cloth? In particu
Sailing Puget Sound (Tacoma, Olympia, Gig Harbor) mark_swart at 9:35pm 07.10.15 Ask All Sailors 8/4186 Hello everyone, I'm moving to Tacoma soon and am thinking about getting another sailboat. I'm inter

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Leroy Somer Windlass (1) jssailem at 3:50am 01.17.24
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St.Pete boat show.....You goin? dLj at 3:15am 01.17.24 with no replies from folks here i am wondering if it is worth the trip to see the show? I've never
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

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