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Keel Cable Snapped econnors at 6:54am 08.26.14 Catalina 22 8/1266 Bad news as I've just discovered my keel cable is snapped with the cable all the way wound on to the
thinking of buying a 295 - feedback please? Zoomtoob at 5:24am 08.26.14 Seidelmann 1/1711 I have looked around various threads but little seems to be active or recent. Can anyone shed any li
Water Tank for Cal 2-34 QHII at 1:15am 08.26.14 Cal 1/1058 Can anyone recommend a source for a replacement water tank, or a place to send it out for repair? D
live aboard sandsailor at 11:07pm 08.25.14 Ask All Sailors 1/905 looking for an outislander 51 preferably on the south coast
1990 26S keel cable replacement flyalot at 10:03pm 08.25.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1737 We have had our Mac 26S for 4 yrs now and the cable snapped while trying to raise the keel. Is it a
Intermittent Windlass Problem Neil McDonald at 9:25pm 08.25.14 Ask All Sailors 7/2165 My 89 Hunter 35 is fitted with a Muir anchor windlass which operates intermittently. Very frustratin
Sound systems - Anybody install a subwoofer? jonelli at 8:59pm 08.25.14 Catalina 30 47/11409 I know this isn't going to be for some of you... This has nothing to do with functional sailing...
4-60 westerbeke blowing grey smoke gulf islander at 8:47pm 08.25.14 C&C 4/2545 hey, looking for advice. my westerbeke is blowing grey smoke. Could it be as simple as air filter
Opinions Neil Pryde Sails JRacer at 6:18pm 08.25.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/6226 So, what's your experiences with NP Sails? Good, bad indifferent? Want to hear it all. Quality P
Replace Shut off ball valve under sink bobcat30 at 6:03pm 08.25.14 Catalina 30 25/2657 OK.. Just had to have the ball valve under the sink replaced. Of course, they had to haul the boat.
Catalina 27 Mast repairs (1) Alan1055 at 5:57pm 08.25.14 Mid-Size Boats 3/1709 I have a 1977 Catalina 27 mast in need of replacement "spreader sockets" due to the original instal
Replacement Light Fixtures down_shift at 5:52pm 08.25.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/676 Looking to replace the OEM light fixtures on my 1987 C36 with something more modern looking in stain
catalina 25 cliff94513 at 5:45pm 08.25.14 Smaller Boats 0/947 what type of control lever do I use for a 9.8 nissan...I want to put on a side mount..
What is this? (1) lehigh375 at 5:42pm 08.25.14 Ask All Sailors 22/2059 Don't know if these are nautical or not but saw them on a boat. They are metal and heavy for the si
raymarine rotary drive type 2 Navicula at 5:37pm 08.25.14 Big Boats 6/956 Hi I have a rotary drive type 2 for my hunter sailboat and I need the sprockets and chain to complet
AIS Hookup for C80 Chartplotter JeffThompson at 5:20pm 08.25.14 Big Boats 3/1415 Updated the VHF in our 2005 38 with a standard horizon 2150 vhf. AIS receive only capability. Radi
outboard engine lift Peter M at 4:55pm 08.25.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/916 Just bought a new 4 horse power Tohatsu outboard. thought I could lift it easly (60 pounds) but I ne
33 and 303 jerrycompt at 4:41pm 08.25.14 Pearson 2/1505 I am hoping to buy a mid 80's 303 or 33 and have read so much that I think I am more confused than w
Cleaning and polishing interior woodwork tomfoolery at 4:14pm 08.25.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1320 Beneteaus are new to me as a soon to be owner of an Oceanis 36 cc, what is the recommended way to cl
110vac refrigeration Richard Olden at 4:06pm 08.25.14 Ask All Sailors 8/1837 How does one operate the 110vac refrigerator while cruising and no shore power available? Do you run

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Beneteau 35s5 Rudder Bearing thetone at 6:10pm 05.14.23
Its funny Friday! Will Gilmore at 6:09pm 05.14.23 ng. Everyone has something to look forward to.
Beneteau 35s5 Rudder Bearing thetone at 6:07pm 05.14.23 Tried all of the above. This pin will not come out. Been at this for over a year.
1980 Catalina 38 water heater location? SycloneDriver at 6:01pm 05.14.23 This boat does not have a water heater anymore, it has previously been removed. It used to be direc
Anyone Have Helping Pics to rig Hunter 146 CapeCodBubs at 5:54pm 05.14.23 Congrats and welcome. Google is your friend. Hit number 1 for "Hunter 146 manual" yielded this:
Anyone Have Helping Pics to rig Hunter 146 CapeCodBubs at 5:52pm 05.14.23 Welcome to the forum. Congrats on getting your first boat. Learning about the basic boat parts and
Anyone Have Helping Pics to rig Hunter 146 CapeCodBubs at 5:48pm 05.14.23 First look at the Hunter 146 boat information. Go to boat information/Hunter Resources/146/downlo
How many have serviced your Winches Justin_NSA at 5:48pm 05.14.23 It has been a few years. Got pretty pricey having to get parts from Australia. I keep all of mine un
Beneteau 35s5 Rudder Bearing Hollyberry at 5:43pm 05.14.23 You'll have to be careful with heat... it's a fiberglass rudder stock. The pin looks peened over, e
Battery Switch Confusion jviss at 5:37pm 05.14.23 And, I've never heard of a disconnected alternator being damaged when an engine is running. Well,
Stuffing box- dumb question? Ralph Johnstone at 5:25pm 05.14.23 What's more important is the alignment of the shaft through the cutless and into the transmission c
Battery Switch Confusion Don S/V ILLusion at 5:18pm 05.14.23
Battery Switch Confusion Davidasailor26 at 5:15pm 05.14.23
How many have serviced your Winches Ralph Johnstone at 4:56pm 05.14.23 If it's hidden under the dodger, maybe even less so. Checked mine after the first five years and fo
Weird ancient gadget, need wiser eyes to identity (1) Ralph Johnstone at 4:53pm 05.14.23 Here's how the older Garmin antennae looked when in stalled according to the manufacturer's instruct
Water holding tank fittings broken fred1diver at 4:52pm 05.14.23 Tried a few things, but it still leaks :thumbsdown: Thinking about replacing the tank for a bladder,
Non Skid; Black Spots jviss at 4:49pm 05.14.23 painting and adding grit like Soft Sand Good analysis, Dave. I have done non-skid repairs using a
Stuffing box- dumb question? Ralph Johnstone at 4:30pm 05.14.23 it begs for replacement. That's about the most descriptive phrase you could apply to the seal :th
Weird ancient gadget, need wiser eyes to identity Timm R Oday25 at 4:27pm 05.14.23 I agree with KappyKaplan . It is upside down . When I mounted mine exactly like that ,I ran the wire
How many have serviced your Winches jviss at 4:20pm 05.14.23 Yes, and it depends. If you've done it before, and do it often enough, it's quick and easy. Should

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