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Seaward S-600 water heater possible leak jonelli at 3:03pm 05.21.23 Ask All Sailors 29/2345
It followed me home (1) SailingLoto at 2:05pm 05.21.23 Trailer Sailors 5/869 I got the "get it off my dock " from a customer. 1980 amf puffer. Towed it back from a service call
Black Water Tank Reading 75% Full mikemcguffin at 1:14pm 05.21.23 Ask All Sailors 12/1299 I have a 2022 Bavaria CR34. Last week the black water tank was reading 75% full so we pumped it out
Starter replacement DinghySailor at 12:04pm 05.21.23 Ask All Sailors 1/382 Hey all, As we prepare for a couple months in the SJIs and BC this year, a starter is one item I'd l
Wind Song launched (4) TaborKP! at 11:14am 05.21.23 Alden General Chat 2/2344 215898215899
Swing Keel Rebuild pcharn01 at 7:12pm 05.20.23 Catalina 22 6/749 And another swing keel rebuilt. Sandblasted, NACA 015 angled to be parallel with water flow. West
I was so close ... (1) Timm R Oday25 at 7:05pm 05.20.23 Ask All Sailors 10/954 I installed new wires through my mast . New connectors , soldering outside while standing on a ladde
VHB Tape: Need a primer? cdn_bacon at 6:05pm 05.20.23 Ask All Sailors 2/514 About to replace my cabin windows with new 1/4" acrylic. Frameless. Recesses have no gelcoat but t
3D printing fun (3) Davidasailor26 at 5:08pm 05.20.23 Ask All Sailors 27/2213
Lewmar deck hatch leaking through rivets in catch block (1) Walsh0575 at 3:58pm 05.20.23 Ask All Sailors 6/1019 Hi, During a recent rain storm with wind/rain hitting the starboard side, I had significant leaking
What used to be here? Vent in head. (2) Walsh0575 at 3:46pm 05.20.23 Ask All Sailors 9/639 Hi all, what was the original purpose of this pipe that extends into the head? I'd like to restore i
Buying new flares this year? Rich Stidger at 2:17pm 05.20.23 Ask All Sailors 30/2038 Just a heads up..... Before you go to a marine store or order on-line from one, check out the price
Beneteau First 235 - Cushions VisionQuest235 at 11:19am 05.20.23 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/426 New owner here - 1988 First 235, hull 166 - with plenty of projects. The previous owner threw out th
Building the Ultimate Potting Bench jviss at 9:33am 05.20.23 Sails Call Lounge 7/1770 With my newfound single status and new house, I have become interested in horticulture. It soon bec
Installing a new Halyard Plate and Improved Mast Step ...3TacksontheWater at 5:29am 05.20.23 Catalina 22 2/844 There's nothing wrong with my OEM mast step but, the safety of reefing lines led to the cockpit is v
PEX sizes on a Hunter 38. Pat Hooyman at 3:58am 05.20.23 Big Boats 7/1239 I am looking for information about PEX sizes on a Hunter 38. Have some freeze damage
Searching Forums for topics Pat Hooyman at 3:56am 05.20.23 Ask All Sailors 3/528
Adding a 2nd winch and more (3) zinahewitt at 6:48pm 05.19.23 Ask All Sailors 12/1656 Hi All, I have a boat, it is a Dufour 34 feet, 1975. I wanted to add a second winch so I can trim t
1990 C&C 30 MkII halyard replacement, ISSUES! sheardc at 4:57pm 05.19.23 C&C 14/1804 Has anyone replaced their wire/rope halyards with Dyneema rope? Having issues with halyards getting
Santana 21 design info needed CurtPollard at 4:56pm 05.19.23 Trailer Sailors 28/4768 I recently purchased a Santana 21 sailboat that is missing the rudder and boom. I can't find any use

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New Ham Don S/V ILLusion at 11:10am 01.31.25 I know this is an older posting, but I have some information you may be interested in. What inform
Runaway diesel dLj at 10:56am 01.31.25 I agree that the Yanmar crank designed for that purpose ought* to work just fine. It still makes m*
Runaway diesel dLj at 10:38am 01.31.25 Right. I knew that. I just wasn't sure what you thought of it based on your reply. I agree that the
Runaway diesel Alan Gomes at 10:23am 01.31.25 It wasn't my recommendation. Right. I knew that. I just wasn't sure what you thought of it based o
Runaway diesel dLj at 10:21am 01.31.25 Even with the socket on the crankshaft with an electric drill approach? That's the one that seems p
Cover for Cataline 22 on Trailer. Crazy Dave Condon at 10:16am 01.31.25
Runaway diesel Alan Gomes at 9:50am 01.31.25 No problem if the engine fires off. The crank just disconnects and you are off and running. Even w
Runaway diesel dLj at 9:46am 01.31.25 And if/when the engine fires off, then what? Sounds pretty dangerous. The crank for my Yanmar 1GM--
New Ham Alan Gomes at 9:14am 01.31.25 I know this is an older posting, but I have some information you may be interested in. CW rules!!
Runaway diesel Alan Gomes at 9:05am 01.31.25 How does the cap come off? It doesn't look like there are bolts in those holes. Is it just held o
Runaway diesel (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:58am 01.31.25 How does the cap come off? Held on with small machine screws as I SEEM to remember : ed. But le
no eyelet on the tack of my main sail Von Clipper at 8:38am 01.31.25 got in touch with Bob Yeager of Yeager sails in Spokane Wa. He laughed at my situation but said he
Handcrank starting a small engine. dLj at 8:34am 01.31.25 OK, I understand that. But if the engine requires battery power or electronics to run, then a hand
With hopes I'm not duplicating: COCPIT LIGHTING Urban Hermit at 8:32am 01.31.25 I won't use a tricolor because it costs too much. I'm not going to spend close to two bills for a l
Home Pumpout System Tedd at 8:18am 01.31.25 @dlochner and @Project_Mayhem , Yes, I used Shields and, yes, it's about as flexible as schedule 40
New Ham sailcapt340 at 8:01am 01.31.25 I know this is an older posting, but I have some information you may be interested in.
Handcrank starting a small engine. colemj at 7:51am 01.31.25 Most modern engines require electronic systems to run from electronic ignition, to electric fuel pu
Runaway diesel dlochner at 7:44am 01.31.25 What was the saying? It's 5 O'clock somewhere... dj Ah, I forgot, Florida is in its own time zon
Runaway diesel dLj at 7:29am 01.31.25 A little early in the day for a MaiTai, isn't Greg? What was the saying? It's 5 O'clock somewhere.
Handcrank starting a small engine. dLj at 7:22am 01.31.25 Sure, but I'm still not understanding how loss of the electronics prevents starting the engine. Ma

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