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Finally Solved - CAT270 Instrument Panel bawlmer at 6:44am 05.15.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/571 Back in Oct of 2013 after I took possession of Mystic, I noticed the low Oil Pressure alarm did not
Starting Univ M3-20 Bob Mc at 6:28am 05.15.15 Engines and Propulsion 4/1236 Hello all. I can't get my circa 1993 Universal M3-20 to turn over. I get a very slow "mmwahll", "mm
Bottom Paint Doc_holiday at 4:38am 05.15.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1342 Will a quart of anti fouling cover a 26S below the boot stripe? Switching from Blue to Black and go
First race of the year (1) Jackdaw at 3:58am 05.15.15 Ask All Sailors 14/1282 First race of the year at WYC. It was cold and blustery. And it rained non-stop. Predictably, we ha
Is this normal? OS2Dude at 3:04am 05.15.15 Catalina 30 21/5163 We just bought a 1985 Catalina 30. This is my first boat with a marine toilet. Issue - During the
Starboard Gate Stanchion Elton at 10:07pm 05.14.15 Catalina 310 3/1447 Where would I find a starboard, forward gate stanchion for a 310?
Through Hull Diagram Oceanis 350 RobTek at 9:24pm 05.14.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/623 does anyone have a through hull diagram for an oceanis 350? Even something hand drawn would be ap
water in air intake Boxie at 9:17pm 05.14.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/577 Today after my engine was running for a short time, I noticed water coming out of the air intake on
Tampa/St.Pete sailaway78 at 7:21pm 05.14.15 Ask All Sailors 8/1216 Any of you guys in the Tampa/St.Pete area. We will be leaving New Orleans Sun. morning. Going to m
Stud Size ggooch at 7:04pm 05.14.15 Musings With Maine Sail 4/1155 Can anyone tell me what the stud size is on the ProNauticP Series 40 amp charger? Genuinedealz has
How far will you go for comfort? YVRguy at 6:52pm 05.14.15 Ask All Sailors 30/3110 Recently I had fun reading this post about one of the members who uses a popcorn popper to roast cof
Repalcing a halyard FlimFlamII at 6:15pm 05.14.15 Ask All Sailors 22/2723 Looking for suggestions on how to replace a halyard AFTER the messenger line came loose... Obviousl
creaking cracking noise? spartacus99 at 6:10pm 05.14.15 Catalina 22 21/2470 Port side hull, between midships and the bow. Was washing her and put a mild amount of pressure on
16.5 ODay Jib haylard wire lead Ldypilot at 3:06pm 05.14.15 Ask An Oday Owner 2/706 Can I replace the wire on the Jib haylard with just the rope? I don't see the purpose of the wire l
Deck lights on 1989 33.5 windworks at 3:04pm 05.14.15 Mid-Size Boats 1/622 I want to put deck lights on the spreader. Currently the mast is down, so the mast portion is done.
Practice what we preach. (1) Watercolors! at 2:21pm 05.14.15 Catalina 22 7/1661
Hunter 23 Water Tank preacherman at 1:32pm 05.14.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1421 I just bought a '85 Hunter 23. The 5 gal. holding tank under the lazarette is missing. I also cannot
rudder removal while boat is in water qazvick at 1:15pm 05.14.15 The Cherubini Hunters 34/11585 Hey all, First time poster here. I have searched for a couple days now on this website and al
shifting S drive (5) YY11 at 12:47pm 05.14.15 Ask All Sailors 2/843 Hi Does anyone know how exactly does it happen that an S drive becomes so loose, and what is the pro
Ideas on space Bad Obsession at 12:22pm 05.14.15 Ask All Sailors 24/2253 I am about ready to take off on a cruise on my Compac 23. I am use to having more space since I jus

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Mast up winter storage dlochner at 1:01pm 09.11.23 How exposed to the winds of Lake Erie? Here on the shores of Lake Ontario I would not leave the mast
Hunter 320 Steering Issue Kevy at 12:53pm 09.11.23 Damn Ralph, nice write up. I'll get down to the boat hopefully on Tuesday and give all of this a tr
1990 C&C 30 MkII halyard replacement, ISSUES! Leeward Rail at 12:43pm 09.11.23 1/2" / 10mm Dyneema is too fat to fit thru the same space. In assume you mean 3/8" / 10mm ? 1/2"
Screw Terminals and Ferrules jviss at 12:31pm 09.11.23 Yea, I think they're a bit obscure. I was aware of them, but hadn't thought about them until I saw
Fuel Tank Replacement dmax at 12:27pm 09.11.23 I replaced mine with one of these, happy with it: https://www.moellermarine.com/product-category/fue
Screw Terminals and Ferrules jviss at 12:25pm 09.11.23 Can you help me out, where is referenced post by Scott? New Electronics Networking Help
Screw Terminals and Ferrules kappykaplan at 12:18pm 09.11.23 Can you help me out, where is referenced post by Scott? Believe you'll find it (them) here: https:
Screw Terminals and Ferrules dlochner at 12:12pm 09.11.23 Yea, I think they're a bit obscure. I was aware of them, but hadn't thought about them until I saw
Screw Terminals and Ferrules jviss at 11:52am 09.11.23 I was not aware of these types of connectors until your post the other day. Yea, I think they're a
How about an Electronics forum? jviss at 11:48am 09.11.23 I do, too. Which I suggest everyone should do regularly anyway. I participate in many online foru
MUSETTA Cruising the Atlantic and the Weather dLj at 11:43am 09.11.23 Sorry I could not resist this. Not only did Hurricanes follow @dLj trip but Active Volcanoes in th
Older-Model O'Day Javelin - Unknown Year blakeroday at 11:39am 09.11.23 Thanks for your help... looks like the seller had it right as a 1972 model.
Push Button Starter Testing dlochner at 11:39am 09.11.23 To clarify the ignition wiring. A white wire leads from the main power lug on the starter, the lug
Push Button Starter Testing NYSail at 11:32am 09.11.23 Jump the wires behind the switch.... Simple test. If its the switch the engine will start, if its th
bulge water NYSail at 11:25am 09.11.23 As was said, is it salt or fresh water??
Dickinson Newport P12000 install in 2004 Hunter 44DS Terry Cox at 11:19am 09.11.23 No wet blanket intended here, but we've had a Wallas forced air diesel furnace for years and it work
How about an Electronics forum? Stu Jackson at 11:11am 09.11.23 I watch "Whats New" so I guess I pick up everything. I do, too. Which I suggest everyone should d
Manufacturer's Sail LOGO (1) JamesG161 at 11:05am 09.11.23 My Hunter Logo was free on my new mainsail. er too.;) Jim...
1 mile from inlet and 3 knots of drift VS 8 miles from inlet and no drift though has worse bottom fouling. Qomomoko at 11:00am 09.11.23 ....... is shallow, 4.5' draft is probably OK - 6' not as much. The current of the river does affe
Oh my sweet rotten unicorn. Ralph Johnstone at 10:56am 09.11.23 It is correct, not an auto correct. Never heard of them before. Technical material up the ying y

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