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Just a heads up justsomeguy at 5:41pm 05.05.15 Forum Help (Site Talk) 11/1630 When I type CDI furler, the link that usually gets automatically inserted leads to nowhere. Maybe
heres a pic gene new name (1) piedpiperIII at 5:08pm 05.05.15 Catalina 22 3/629 just a quick pic after wet sanding to get rid of chalk
Sail Cuba. Benny17441 at 5:02pm 05.05.15 Ask All Sailors 15/2270 The US has recently granted licenses for ferry services to Cuba. The announcement goes on to say t
bents prop shaft? admorton at 4:59pm 05.05.15 Mid-Size Boats 20/3084 I just bought a 28.5. Nice boat! Previous owner says that it has a bent prop shaft. It does have a
bent jib spar fortunare at 4:55pm 05.05.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1023 by mistake when I first bought my Mac 26M I rolled up the jib to transport it, not thinking it had
Deck leaks Hunter240 Gary Byers at 3:23pm 05.05.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/595 I have brown water stains coming from the horizontal hull liner joint below the windows on the starb
Looking at 87 285 OS2Dude at 3:04pm 05.05.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/631 I'm looking at a 1987 Hunter 285. (Going to see it in a few days) It will be an up-size from my cu
Battery-charger Install Questions (1) dlochner at 2:12pm 05.05.15 Musings With Maine Sail 2/992 Maine, Installing a new charger and batteries (4 GCs series/parallel one bank, separate start bat
What type of foam to use Wakulla212 at 1:52pm 05.05.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 63/7597 A previous owner of my Mac25 removed much of the interior foam flotation. I would like to replace.
Small boat sails here! (1) Phil Herring at 1:39pm 05.05.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1031 This is always kind of a fun day here: our annual shipment of sails for the 140, 146, 170, and 216
Propane Storage on Rail RonRelyea at 1:16pm 05.05.15 Ask All Sailors 15/4922 I'm considering getting a 17 pound fiberglass composite tank for my boat. I have no propane locker
Latest O240 project (1) Hydro Therapy at 1:06pm 05.05.15 Day Sailers 6/886 I never liked the white Formica table in the cabin. I wanted to replace it with wood but was always
Compression post design flaw rodgerforster at 12:46pm 05.05.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/2845 Have this flaw leaking water into my Hunter34. Does anyone know a boat wright in Vancouver, bc who c
Raritan PHII not pumping in water...will pump out Pat at 12:04pm 05.05.15 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 24/12426 My PHII head will not pump in water from the thru hull....it will pump out.. although somewhat reluc
Hunter 23.5 Mast LED bulbs Mike in Cape Cod at 11:44am 05.05.15 Smaller Boats 2/1087 Can anyone give me a make and part number for LED bulbs for the 23.5 original mast fixture. Is t
Forward Hatch Screen Spellman66 at 11:30am 05.05.15 Catalina 310 14/3243 Our forward hatch (Lewmar) doesn't have, and does need, a screen. I ave researched the threads but
Beneteau 311 Tethys3 at 11:07am 05.05.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/2217 I recently purchased a 2001 Beneteau 311, I love the boat but have been puzzled by the plumbing. I s
Shore Power cables questions (2) dave_and_dd at 10:55am 05.05.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/1891 Hey Folks - have a new (to me) 309, but this question is generic. My boat has 30 amp fittings and 3
Made an "AH-HA" discovery (5) Worldwalker88 at 10:54am 05.05.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1068 Paint ing and general things before splash. Never had a furler, never used a furler. I'm thinking t
Slack shrouds on leeward side? solodare at 10:47am 05.05.15 Ask All Sailors 48/7943 Just had my first sail this weekend and had some concerns about really slack shrouds leeward. Is tha

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Transducer medium? kappykaplan at 10:20am 07.03.23 All things tend to leak a little as they age.:biggrin: I resemble that remark! :facepalm:
Pendant Choices jssailem at 10:17am 07.03.23 Best discussion I have seen regarding a pendant on a mooring was done by Maine Sail. It is not jus
Pendant Choices shemandr at 10:15am 07.03.23 Here is what I'd be looking at: https://www.westmarine.com/mantus-anchors-universal-mooring-bridle-s
Transducer medium? jssailem at 10:15am 07.03.23 No. Mineral Oil appears to be the product most used. You might try and find the site of the leak. I
crystline build up jssailem at 10:11am 07.03.23 Ralph, One of the theory's about my engine seizing was that raw water got into the cylinders and ru
Fresh water leak GeorgeC at 10:05am 07.03.23 danb2k ....I am not familiar with the sink setup on a Catalina 36. My 30' O'Day has a 1-1/2" hose ru
91 hunter 30t waste tank layout Sailgunner at 10:04am 07.03.23 Been may years since I had my 30t. I did replace the waste tank with a custom 22 gallon tank. I had
Good Boat? 1995 HUNTER 29.5??? Alan K at 9:55am 07.03.23 Excellent quality vessel. Ours had traveler atop the cabin. Although not very long, the traveler w
Yanmar 2gm fuel lift pump leak Ralph Johnstone at 9:32am 07.03.23 My work scenario, do it, then do it again the right way! Some people here prescribe to the work m
crystline build up Ralph Johnstone at 9:25am 07.03.23 white crystalline substance = SALT But how does it get there ? Unless it's in liquid form and dr
Yanmar 2gm fuel lift pump leak dandelang at 9:25am 07.03.23 You nailed it the first time! Leaking around the gasket where the fuel pump attaches to the engine.
91 hunter 30t waste tank layout (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:20am 07.03.23 Get a helpful friend...
st 4000 and rudder position Ralph Johnstone at 9:16am 07.03.23 I guess I'd be in the super hi-tech category. :biggrin: Or just one-upmanship over the next guy :
Yanmar 2gm fuel lift pump leak (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:13am 07.03.23 I'm not leaking any fuel, just oil pushing past the dipstick. OUCH. Don't meant to piss on your
Sails and Stack Packs Hayden Watson at 9:12am 07.03.23
Weather forecast... jssailem at 9:04am 07.03.23 Hey Cruisers. I know I am not yet with you on the water, but at the least I can share a bit of weath
Yanmar 2gm fuel lift pump leak dandelang at 8:27am 07.03.23 Wouldn't it be leaking fuel, if the gasket was an issue? I'm not leaking any fuel, just oil pushing
91 hunter 30t waste tank layout (2) jssailem at 8:08am 07.03.23 I am not sure I would rely on an internet recommendation to cut a bulkhead. Sure your boat was a f
Hunter 23 gets a little water around the keel bolts. TGKENT at 7:55am 07.03.23 Currently located at Shuswap Lake in BC, CAN - though it hasn't been in the water for some time
crystline build up jssailem at 7:53am 07.03.23 No pictures so I'll SWAG it... Boat located in Marina Del Rey. white crystalline substance = SALT Un

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