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Installing a 2nd set of genoa tracks (5) daleyellin at 4:20pm 02.20.15 Day Sailers 6/2948 We had a week of sunny skies and temps in the mid-60's that have started the "spring boat project" j
How to inspect keel pin Jacomo Sailor at 3:53pm 02.20.15 Catalina 22 15/3018 I found a brand new keel pin, lifting eye and turning ball inside my new to me boat. I was hoping
electric igloo coolers?? centerline at 3:39pm 02.20.15 Ask All Sailors 8/3647 I dont need a discussion about a fridge being better, cuz I already know that it is, and I am NOT co
Under the ClamShell or Sea Hood of Cherubini Hunter 36 (3) rardiH36 at 3:11pm 02.20.15 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1016 I have been participating on and monitoring the Cherubini forum since 2007. I don't recall seeing
1995 26s riderhd2006 at 11:30am 02.20.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1105 anyone know where I can get a new or used replacement main top hatch cover?
Universal M18 gph measured? Skipper at 10:45am 02.20.15 Ask All Sailors 7/1887 This is a very narrow topic so ignore if no M18. Also boat, weight, etc specific but am wondering a
Maintenance app med2463 at 10:28am 02.20.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/969 Looking for maintenance app for my iphone
i pad navigation doc jim at 7:34am 02.20.15 The Cherubini Hunters 22/2446 Am thinking about using ipad for navigation instead of dedicated chartplotter. Would be interested
Kindle All U Get at 6:08am 02.20.15 Ask All Sailors 50/4630 Hi all, Seems like the Quilting group has been advising my wife on the benefits of reading from a
Miami Boat Show CYQK at 3:41am 02.20.15 Ask All Sailors 27/2859 Back from last weeks boat show and front and center was how subdued the show was. Attendence in my o
Boom tent awning. sfr at 1:30am 02.20.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2179 Wondering what would be the ideal size for a boom tent awning on my Hunter 260.
Hunter 42 fridge seal material eianm at 11:40pm 02.19.15 Big Boats 7/1555 I have spent 2 years trying to seal my fridge and freezer lids- tried multiple different types of se
34 line drawling njlarry at 8:16pm 02.19.15 Bigger Boats 17/2665 Anyone know how I could find a line drawling of the O Day 34? I have a line drawling from the origin
Crew Available in Nort East Florida dmiller at 5:35pm 02.19.15 Mid-Size Boats 0/825 If anyone is looking for a crew member on day sails or races in the North East Florida area please c
wifi antenna booster Monty VM at 5:25pm 02.19.15 Ask All Sailors 25/4945 I would like to boost our reception of wifi signals when at marina's and at anchor. what do you use,
Drive shaft removal Chris Sciberras at 5:16pm 02.19.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1162 Hi. I'm the owner of a Beneteau evasion 37 ketch and was wondering whether anyone has experienced r
just wondering [outboard] piedpiperIII at 4:58pm 02.19.15 Catalina 22 32/3265 What size and kind of outboard are you running? and how do you like it?
B.C. Rendezvous 2015 LeoLambert310 at 4:05pm 02.19.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 12/4041 Catalina Rendezvous for the west coast will be held It is July 24 to 26 at Telegraph Harbour Mari
Draining batteries caprice at 1:55pm 02.19.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1184 Hi all, While laid up for the winter I leave my batteries connected onboard. I run an extension co
Hunter 34 owners, a little help? (2) Phil Herring at 1:48pm 02.19.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1630 We're working on a replacement windows for this boat and the originals an owner sent to us have an o

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Dock and Go Override How-to blueocean at 10:55am 06.16.23 disconnecting the X9 cable from the system in the engine compartment. With the X9 cable unplugged
Lowering mast before expected storm? JBP-PA at 10:43am 06.16.23 In general, unless it's hurricane or severe gale force winds, you shouldn't have to. That said, my
Engine raw water thru hole location (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:37am 06.16.23 I've seen pics on some very early C30s where Catalina just glassed in pipe nipples with no sea cock
Fresh water cooling system kloudie1 at 10:34am 06.16.23 If the cap is good and there are no coolant leaks around it, then you can check the fluid level in t
Thru Hull Transducer port - repurpose Ralph Johnstone at 10:16am 06.16.23 On further looking at your post, I see it's a transducer thru hull. If it's by any chance it's plas
Thru Hull Transducer port - repurpose (2) Ralph Johnstone at 10:08am 06.16.23 What you're looking for is a bronze coupling : PT thread (coupling) which is not kosher but 99% of
Engine raw water thru hole location Ward H at 9:33am 06.16.23 I've seen pics on some very early C30s where Catalina just glassed in pipe nipples with no sea cock.
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L JamesG161 at 9:27am 06.16.23 Rich knows, he sent me instructions on timing belt installation
Volvo MD11C - Mysterious Overheat Issue (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:23am 06.16.23 A thought for when you are hauled, see if you can alter your piping to fit this arrangement : stan
Merit 22 owners Centex at 9:15am 06.16.23 Here is my A-Frame set-up for stepping the mast. I also use the main sheets vs a winch. The set-up
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L Nichole340 at 9:13am 06.16.23 I feel your frustration and wish you well. As a side note I was wondering, would having a Sea Tow,
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't kloudie1 at 8:07am 06.16.23 Wishing the best, John.. May Rudolf Diesel smile on you today! A good German beer will be in order!!
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L TimFromLI at 8:02am 06.16.23 Rich, I just replace the timing belt on my VP MD22 it was fairly easy. see the thread here: https:
Newbie muzik311 at 7:34am 06.16.23 Thank you. Makes sense, will definitely take everyone's advice here to heart. I want the smaller boa
Fresh water cooling system TimFromLI at 7:33am 06.16.23 Generally there is a drain plug on a low point on the engine block for draining coolant also drain
Newbie muzik311 at 7:28am 06.16.23
30 amp shore power to 15 amp service Maine Sail at 7:04am 06.16.23 Here is a picture of the Blue Seas breaker I installed about 20 years ago. Surveyors approved of it
30 amp shore power to 15 amp service Maine Sail at 7:02am 06.16.23 https://www.hodgesmarine.com/blu8100-blue-sea-8100-elci-gfci-panel.html Or https://www.amazon.com
Fresh water cooling system elcojo2 at 6:39am 06.16.23 Correct is when the system is cold and yes does have the recovery tank above the cap in one of the s
Volvo MD11C - Mysterious Overheat Issue SailMaster at 6:12am 06.16.23 Good morning, I believe we have restricted flow at the through hull due to a failure in the valve mo

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