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Java Trip 2014-15 Jim Seamans at 4:11pm 04.13.15 Ask All Sailors 6/1088 This is a preliminary report on fuel usage for our 3GM30F Hunter356. We left Cobb Island, MD on Nov
Coll Hersee solenoid not working barnstormer at 3:48pm 04.13.15 Musings With Maine Sail 4/3146 Help! I have a M25 in a 1987 Catalina and I was upgrading the glow plug circuit with the recommended
1981 Hunter 27 Wiring Diagram mkrokidas at 3:29pm 04.13.15 Mid-Size Boats 6/2258 I've searched the web with no luck. I just bought a 27 that sat for 4 years with 16" of water in it
How to remove windows in O'Day 272LE without breaking? RugbyGuy at 3:21pm 04.13.15 Ask An Oday Owner 5/2054 I would like to replace the windows in my O'Day 272LE without breaking to use as a template for new
Beneteau 331 lifting keel diagrams mmw at 2:02pm 04.13.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/4667 I have a 2003 Beneteau 331 with a lifting keel. "Somehow", while the boat was in on-land storage the
Broken Keel Fitting BillsMisty at 1:43pm 04.13.15 Catalina 22 11/2056 The fitting on the top of the keel parted, so the lifting cable is free from the keel and cannot rai
Taking in water while underway Alctel at 1:27pm 04.13.15 The Cherubini Hunters 11/1881 This is less alarming than the title may suggest, but when underway I seem to be taking on some wate
Rudder post bonded? Jared1048 at 11:40am 04.13.15 Mid-Size Boats 5/1640 I bought a new rudder about a year ago to be sure it was strong and to have one less thing to worry
Removing Headliner (3) FlimFlamII at 11:28am 04.13.15 Ask All Sailors 7/1571 Does anyone have any ideas on the best way to remove a glued on headliner panel? It's glued to fibe
Alternator rebuild. Sandy Feet at 10:45am 04.13.15 Big Boats 3/1437 I have an OEM alternator on a Universal 35B with 900 HRS on it . I do not know the history of servic
1999 Oceanis 461 halitc at 10:40am 04.13.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/968 i own a 1999 Oceanis 461, i'm trying to collect some electrical, plumbing and electronics diagrams,
Thur Hull location 7seas at 10:02am 04.13.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/609 What is the best place to locate depth sounder ' knot meter thru hull fittings on a 2002 Mac 26 X
old style Lewmar lens rgarrison@gmail.com at 9:35am 04.13.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/942 My Hunter has the old style Lewmar port lights, size 0. I cannot find replacement lens anywhere, no
center board line parts for oday 192 ? gary meyer at 9:22am 04.13.15 Day Sailers 8/2206 I just reacquired my boat after loaning out for 6 months and lots of small broken stuff. The cen
How would you fix this? (1) lpolliard at 9:11am 04.13.15 Catalina 22 8/1403 Filling it would be ugly. I am thinking of sawing out a block of the top laminate and laying a new p
O'day 40 mast height tonywatson at 8:33am 04.13.15 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1272 Hi folks can anyone confirm the mast height for an O'Day 40 shallow draft (above waterline) and has
Want to change boot stripe Jacomo Sailor at 8:32am 04.13.15 Catalina 22 6/3906 Getting ready to detail my new to me 84 C22. Will be stripping down the old waxes and residues, num
1999 420 Passage fresh water system pump hughvr at 7:55am 04.13.15 Big Boats 2/754 I am trying to find the fresh water system pump on a 1999 420 Passage. I think it needs replacing or
Water Ballast 7seas at 7:07am 04.13.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1679 I purchased a 2002 mac X last July. My question: I leave the water ballast in the tanks all su
Does epoxy stick to PVC? shemandr at 6:59am 04.13.15 Ask All Sailors 1/880 I want to install a drain on the transom of my runabout's motor well so that water doesn't accumulat

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Simrad WP30 vs WP32- what's the difference? mikemoyer at 12:22pm 09.25.23 Thanks. This looks interesting. I was worried the WP32 wouldn't work as a stand-alone. I don't think
The Sewing Machine Thread jviss at 12:16pm 09.25.23 Well, I should say that it helps to know how to sew! Getting an appropriate machine for sailboat wo
School's back in session cruise! Hello Below at 12:09pm 09.25.23 except for a novice, perhaps. I think that statement says it all Terry. Our best friends just hap
Mast up winter storage tfox2069 at 12:07pm 09.25.23 Masts up here on the Chesapeake bay for most folks. But here's an interesting article on the subjec
School's back in session cruise! Terry Cox at 11:56am 09.25.23 dragged them out of position You're welcome, Len. Odd! DNR installs these mooring using long helic
Just a bit too much heel and helm JRacer at 11:15am 09.25.23 It will depend on where the main is sheeted. The vang offers more upwind downward force on end of b
Cabin wood insert removal Hunter 26 rgranger at 11:11am 09.25.23
1993 Hunter 42 Passage CC: Leaking near a few of the keel bolts. Ulcer time. (1) Ralph Johnstone at 11:11am 09.25.23 Leaking might be a good sign, since it means the water is being fresher and is not stagnating and b
Its funny Friday! (1) rgranger at 11:08am 09.25.23 Medicinal purposes only...
Cabin wood insert removal Hunter 26 twalker H260 at 11:06am 09.25.23 On our 260 most of the water that made its way to the cabin sole was from one of 2 sources. The maj
Lets talk cooking tfox2069 at 10:57am 09.25.23 I haven't used the Omnia, but I've used the original Bakepacker for many years. Same concept - stea
Cabin wood insert removal Hunter 26 Lady Brisa at 10:42am 09.25.23 Crazy Dave, yes it is a water ballast 26 1993. Any help on the original design will be appraciated!
Volvo MD11C Overheating issue Ralph Johnstone at 10:38am 09.25.23 I now know that we are not getting full flow. And that's indicated by the lack of water in the ex
keel bolts Ralph Johnstone at 10:34am 09.25.23 i will check back later and let you know outcomes form there and what that laundry list will look l
Catalina 34 MK II Compression Block Repair or Replace? RitSim at 10:20am 09.25.23 I did this job on a C30.. Took a day at the yard with the mast down. First, I dug out the old bloc
Lets talk cooking Gene Neill at 10:17am 09.25.23 Currently have a 2 burner origo alcohol non pressurized stove and a magma propane kettle grill on t
Cabin wood insert removal Hunter 26 Crazy Dave Condon at 10:08am 09.25.23 @Lady Brisa Do you have the water ballast 26? If so it is not a 1983 but rather a 1993? There i
Pedestal Wheel Lock on 1999 H280? Occasional Heeler at 10:08am 09.25.23 Correct on lake sailing. The wheel lock made going out solo much more manageable. Could even lock in
1993 Hunter 42 Passage CC: Leaking near a few of the keel bolts. Ulcer time. dlochner at 10:00am 09.25.23 Third time is a charm? Maybe same here: leaking since the original splash. This adds more worr
Just a bit too much heel and helm dlochner at 9:57am 09.25.23 Am I wrong in thinking that whatever downward force on the boom is needed to create the twist profi

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