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Rudder Repairs on '84 Beneteau First 38 (3) Doug in Lakeview at 5:21pm 11.13.14 Ask All Sailors 21/7169
Yanmar SB8 Winterizing stollo770 at 5:11pm 11.13.14 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1742 Hello, I am in the process of winterizing my 1979 Hunter 27 and I was wondering if the Yanmar SB8 e
Mercury Valve Hillerange model 2122 Hogheaven at 4:51pm 11.13.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1714 Hello All, We purchased a 1987 Catalina 30 MKII hull #4993Some Pics Here. The PO took off the
Leaking lights jmkinsfbay at 4:40pm 11.13.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1130 My 2006 model is starting to develop water leaks around the two rectangular fixed skylights above th
Learn me about mooring lines! weinie at 4:13pm 11.13.14 Musings With Maine Sail 6/3318 (Reposted as requested) Maine, I will be leaving the dock and mooring for the first time next
Best way o drain hot water tank? iSailor at 3:50pm 11.13.14 Catalina 310 16/7954 Any tips on easiest way to drain the hot water tank instead of just running the tap? Cheers,
Need to replace 26S keel cable Mettee at 3:26pm 11.13.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/4656 Hi, The metal cable that retracts the keel on my Macgregor 26S broke--as I was launching the boat to
Oil canning? I need beer canning (1) Casagf66 at 2:59pm 11.13.14 Ask All Sailors 33/5581 Hello sailors and thanks for the help in advance. Here is my most recent dilemma, "oil canning."
Two quick questions about my Neptune 24 Hooks at 2:32pm 11.13.14 Trailer Sailors 13/8660 1) She's a shoal draft and you can adjust the daggerboard from 2 ft to 3.6 ft draft. The previous o
Torqeedo Tom J at 1:37pm 11.13.14 Catalina 310 7/2477 I love my new Torqeedo outboard. No more storing a jug of gasoline in the cockpit. No more mixing
Anchor and Rode set up/Stow for Pre-86 C-22 CloudDiver at 12:12pm 11.13.14 Catalina 22 10/8398 I'm on the fence about how to set up my anchor stowage and deployment. My 81/82 C-22 came with a Da
cooling question??? jollymon2 at 10:42am 11.13.14 Catalina 30 4/1544 While winterizing a newly purchased 1983 catalina 30 with a universal 5411 raw water cooled some se
ISO Winter Cover Ima90sJezus at 10:04am 11.13.14 Catalina 30 1/743 Good afternoon all - I'm in search of purchasing a custom fit winter cover for my 1984 C30 Tall R
H31 Sink Drain wufibugs at 8:31am 11.13.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1100 Replacing the sink and rebuilding the sink drain system but have questions: 1. Should there be a
Issues After Cutlass Bearing Replacement Rhian at 8:05am 11.13.14 Engines and Propulsion 9/6059 Hi All This is my first post, so I'll take the opportunity to introduce myself if that's OK! I h
Inline Port lehigh375 at 5:16am 11.13.14 Ask All Sailors 10/1406 After working on winterizing systems I thought about how much easier it would be if the lines coming
What Furler is THIS!? Apex at 3:43am 11.13.14 Parts Search 5/3107 I am continually amazed that furling systems are not identified other than a sticker...and mine like
Oil canning, 1986 Irwin 35.5 citation (1) Casagf66 at 3:01am 11.13.14 Irwin 0/3750 Hello sailors and thanks for the help in advance. Here is my most recent dilemma, "oil canning."
Brushless/Cordless Tools CYQK at 11:47pm 11.12.14 Ask All Sailors 21/4143 Getting ready to buy some cordless tools for the boat Looking at the Milwaukee Fuel M18 kit Questi
keel problem alfredcaldarone at 11:00pm 11.12.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1791 have a leak in the keel 40 ft hunter, from bilge leaking out side keel.. understand bolts may need t

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Check my wiring diagram? Beth G at 3:33pm 06.09.23 Hi Scott, and thanks for the compliment! This isnt my first foray into the world of electrical, but
Making curtains thinwater at 3:28pm 06.09.23 I encourage people to consider external covers. Yes, you have to go on-deck. But they keep the windo
Check my wiring diagram? Beth G at 3:22pm 06.09.23 Everything dlochner stated is correct. The charger has a 3-prong plug that goes into a 110V outlet o
Non Skid; Black Spots SPLETS at 3:00pm 06.09.23 if it is not damage, I cannot tell from the pic, but I had something very similar and tried everythi
Home Built Stack Pack Hollyberry at 2:58pm 06.09.23 That sound really convenient. Can you share a photo? Greg Greg... will try to snap a pic next
YSM12R Mixing Elbow neck Tally Ho at 2:23pm 06.09.23 HDI makes the mixing elbow, but not sure about that neck / manifold that mounts on the engine. I di
Home Built Stack Pack Ward H at 2:14pm 06.09.23
Home Built Stack Pack Tally Ho at 2:14pm 06.09.23 We have a Lietch & McBride version of the stack pack idea.. what I really like about this one (our
Home Built Stack Pack Tally Ho at 2:11pm 06.09.23
Using and STORING a Bluetti AC200Max for AC power on a 310 Good Vibes at 1:26pm 06.09.23 We also bought the AC200.....removed the oven as we never used it. We reconfigured the space for the
Home Built Stack Pack Hollyberry at 12:36pm 06.09.23 We have a Lietch & McBride version of the stack pack idea.. what I really like about this one (our f
SBO PacificNW Racing Crew Report Hayden Watson at 12:01pm 06.09.23 Thanks John for the awesome write up and all that you brought to the boat as navigator and watcher o
Advice before I buy C30 Hayden Watson at 11:57am 06.09.23 Update:Yesterday I bought the Catalina 30 in question. Turns out she is a 1981, Hull number 2537.
SBO PacificNW Racing Crew Report (2) jssailem at 11:34am 06.09.23 Well that is the story of the 2023 RWR. It was an experience that would not have been possible with
YSM12R Mixing Elbow neck (1) DerekV at 10:28am 06.09.23 Welcome aboard, Derek! It looks like that mixing elbow and exhaust header have been modified.. The
Hunter 49/50AC wiring for lithium conversion Johann at 10:22am 06.09.23 I'm contemplating switching from the Magnum to the Multiplus 12/3000 as well and I'm currently eval
YSM12R Mixing Elbow neck kloudie1 at 10:17am 06.09.23 Welcome aboard, Derek! It looks like that mixing elbow and exhaust header have been modified.. The e
Non Skid; Black Spots (2) william24424 at 9:59am 06.09.23 You could paint the non-skid, I used total boat non-skid paint on a diamond pattern, the pattern is
YSM12R Mixing Elbow neck DerekV at 9:54am 06.09.23 This will be your cheaper option from HDI Marine. A genuine Yanmar part will run you about twice t
Making curtains Ward H at 9:53am 06.09.23 I also find the curtains nice to have when in ports and you just prefer to not have people watching

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