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Looking for rig tuning info for a 1990 C&C 30' MKII sheardc at 11:24am 03.06.23 C&C 1/823 Looking for basic info for mounting mast back in sailboat and then specific info for a 1990 C'C 30'
Knock off that racket! Project_Mayhem at 9:37am 03.06.23 Ask All Sailors 19/1028 It's that time of the year for mast maintenance. While I have it down I plan on running new cabling.
Looking for hull liner in Canada Atlantic at 9:03am 03.06.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/661 Recently purchased a 1988 Hunter Legend 37 and while it is in good shape I do want to replace some o
Mast Light watertight connector (under the deck in dinette) - Oceanis 31 Gigagybe at 5:49am 03.06.23 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/634 It seems I have a defect in the watertight connector for mast lights in my Beneteau Oceanis 31. This
How to find elusive leaks T-Schwan at 2:35am 03.06.23 Ask All Sailors 13/1529 One of the most common questions in 20+ years of this forum is how to chase down the elusive leak. B
Hunter 386 Salon Table Spartan at 11:11pm 03.05.23 Big Boats 5/983 I recently purchased a 2002 Hunter 386. Can the salon table be converted into a bed. The table top l
Loose Stanchions MT28.5 at 7:12pm 03.05.23 Mid-Size Boats 5/1494 Looking for help on a 1988 Hunter 28.5 I just bought. I have a couple of stanchions on the port side
Keeping Seagulls off the Bimini SJN at 4:37pm 03.05.23 Catalina 310 9/1662 My 310 summer mooring is a bouy. My vessel is the only object around providing a rest spot for bird
Tartan 33 - Pre-survey (2) Geardunkin at 2:51pm 03.05.23 Tartan 14/2131 I looked at a Tartan 33 yesterday (Scheel Keel, Fractional). It's been on the hard for at least a f
Factory Head discharge plumbing diagram. Hans Baart at 9:54am 03.05.23 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 11/1382 Can anyone please point me to a factory sanitary plumbing diagram for a Hunter legend 37.5 1991. Tha
Chainplates (2) kclancy at 9:42am 03.05.23 Catalina 22 11/1317 Hi All - I have a new-to-me 1987 and she has a few leaks, my chainplates and windows are leaking. Wh
RC Marine deck fill cap/hardware = where to find parts? (1) Konrad Jarausch at 8:13am 03.05.23 C&C 1/636 I managed to lose a deck-fill cap for a 'RC Marine made in New Zealand' deck fill fitting ... and ca
Second anchor question (2) BroncoJohn at 6:30am 03.05.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 18/1718 My Hunter 386 came with a Lewmar Delta anchor. I had an opportunity to pick up a new Rocna 20 kg (44
Drinking water filter Erbardy at 4:37am 03.05.23 Ask All Sailors 25/2606 Quick question. Do any of you use an in-line water filter for your galley faucet so that you drink
No Engine Alarm buzzer when key is on Hans Baart at 1:52pm 03.04.23 Engines and Propulsion 24/2681 Low Oil pressure switch is good, oil pressure at switch is good, continuity of yellow/white wire to
H26 centerboard bracket (1) Astrozombie at 12:01pm 03.04.23 Smaller Boats 4/927 Getting ready to fab a new centerboard bracket and Im reviewing the drawings, the 3/4 in nut fir the
Bene First 42 open sea? AndrejSail at 11:07am 03.04.23 Ask All Sailors 14/838 Dear Sailors, I own a Bene first 42 from 1983. The boat overall is in good shape and sails well. Re
Leveling a boat on land Sail22Capri22 at 6:58am 03.04.23 Ask All Sailors 13/1462
In search of the driest bilge possible Timm R Oday25 at 6:42pm 03.03.23 Ask All Sailors 19/1231 It irrtitates me to no end to see even the smallest amount amount of water in our bilge . While clea
Longitudinal prop crack (2) PK123 at 5:34pm 03.03.23 Ask All Sailors 13/926 Just thought Id share a couple of photo of a 12rh9 two blade prop with a longitudinal crack full dep

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Engine Alignment (1) dmax at 8:25am 09.04.24 When you align it, follow these instructions (courtesy of Ralph Johnstone), worth doing:
What to inspect on a C30 Universal M25 before purchase dmax at 8:23am 09.04.24 "Are compression tests not performed on diesels?" No, certainly do a compression test if possible.
Engine Alignment dmax at 8:17am 09.04.24 Sounds like a good plan - I know MaineSail (Marine How To - DIY for Boaters - Marine How To - incred
Engine Alignment moe_1200 at 7:53am 09.04.24 A new coupling would need its face machined to ensure it is perpendicular to the shaft, if not done
Engine Alignment dmax at 7:42am 09.04.24 A new coupling would need its face machined to ensure it is perpendicular to the shaft, if not done
Preferred helm wheel cover? (1) Justin_NSA at 7:15am 09.04.24 I think I'm going with a boatleather.com navy blue cover unless they discourage it. They note that
What kind of propane regulator to use? Rich Stidger at 7:09am 09.04.24 I just read-read you post and apology for not picking up on your statement on opening the vent on t
Pumpout Carts Suck Project_Mayhem at 6:40am 09.04.24 A common complaint. One of the causes is leaving the excess hose on the cart or on the pumpout pede
Bought an ODay 25 - Question about cracking/spidering around the mast Project_Mayhem at 6:39am 09.04.24 Welcome aboard. I'm curious as to the configuration of this vessel. CB or fin keel? I'm guessing
Does anyone have experience with a Torqeedo? Looking at using a Torqeedo 1003 on my Mac 25. dlochner at 4:58am 09.04.24 I have a 1103 for my dinghy. It can be a good motor depending on your expectations. Max speed on my
Pumpout Carts Suck shemandr at 4:41am 09.04.24 On the East End of LI town operated pump out boats are available and make the task quite easy. You
1/2/Both/Off Switch >>> Alternator Diodes east coaster at 3:50am 09.04.24 Maine Sail aka marine how to has a couple of great articles on battery switches, alternators and wir
Bought an ODay 25 - Question about cracking/spidering around the mast G Newboat at 3:39am 09.04.24 The two small triangular plates on your upper stays are for raising and lowering your mast easily
Experience with Embarcaciones de Pesca? Spanish fishing boat site Apiqueras at 3:22am 09.04.24 I came across a website called Maquetas de barcos de Pesca , there are lots of fishing replicas and
Is my foresail too big? Shacklepin at 3:19am 09.04.24 You could add a short pendant on the bottom between the tack fitting and the tack. This will allow
Pumpout Carts Suck dlochner at 2:46am 09.04.24 My marina doesnt believe me when I tell them that the pump isnt working as well as it should. If it
3M 5200 MikeHoncho at 9:48pm 09.03.24 Been following this thread with the question in my mind as to what branch of the government is cons
What kind of propane regulator to use? MikeHoncho at 9:43pm 09.03.24 The bottles that I am refilling are designed to be refilled. They have a dip tube that will indicat
What to inspect on a C30 Universal M25 before purchase Project_Mayhem at 8:53pm 09.03.24 Are compression tests not performed on diesels? hus higher voltage to the glow plugs? Check the wa
Pumpout Carts Suck Project_Mayhem at 8:46pm 09.03.24 I'd like to see a vacuum gauge on the pump out station. My marina doesnt believe me when I tell them

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