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Alternator install vs key switch Mark Maulden at 6:55pm 06.01.14 Ask All Sailors 7/1185 I'm installing a balmar series 7 80a alternator with a requisite external regulator. The field curr
grill safety mmsailor at 5:59pm 06.01.14 Mid-Size Boats 2/741 Our boat came with a propane grill that can be mounted on the stern rail . I wonder about the wisdom
Better to back your sailboat in? captmaddog at 5:26pm 06.01.14 Ask All Sailors 46/5328 Wondering what the majority think about docking. I've had people suggest I back my Hunter 420 in st
shower pump raye at 5:08pm 06.01.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/2075 we have a 1995 38M beneteau-great boat! one of the survey items to be taken care of is the problem o
Kick-up rudder for O'Day 26 Dulcinea at 4:00pm 06.01.14 Ask An Oday Owner 3/786 Has anyone modified their original O'Day 26 rudder to low it to kick up ? I would like to back my 2
Finally, air conditioning...er...not so much. IH82BL8 at 3:23pm 06.01.14 Ask All Sailors 8/1392 Today was the day to finally start the air conditioning. I'm finishing the install on a 16kbtu FCF
Odd questions ShaggsV21 at 3:22pm 06.01.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/1483 so i seem to have a sea sickness problem with my 21' venture sailboat, i was wondering if that would
Main sail roger keen at 3:16pm 06.01.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/1444 My Catalina 27 mainsail does not seem to fit the the mast and boom set up. I have a tall rig, which
catalina 27 refrigerator roger keen at 3:05pm 06.01.14 Mid-Size Boats 0/1238 I have a 1982 Catalina 27. It has a storage compartment that looks like it should be refrigerated. I
Lancer 27ps Mainsail Halyard Size btdg28 at 2:27pm 06.01.14 Ask All Sailors 4/1296 Planning to change out the Mainsail Halyard next weekend on our Lancer 27 PowerSailer our current on
Info Needed on "Quick" brand anchors sailingguy2005 at 1:26pm 06.01.14 Ask All Sailors 1/999 Anyone ever used or know anything about the brand "Quick". I'm looking at a 33lb Delta style anchor
Broken AMP crimper (2) Sefuller at 12:53pm 06.01.14 Musings With Maine Sail 6/2063 Anyone know if it's possible to get replacement parts for an AMP crimper?
Stupid or is it just me? (1) JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 11:17am 06.01.14 Ask All Sailors 20/3026 I saw this at the marina yesterday, it was blowing about 15-17 kts at the time. Is this a stupid thi
free wheeling sea cock Dave1act at 11:12am 06.01.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1180 HI, I have a HUnter 1985 28.5' sail boat. The sea cock leading to the water intake to the engine hea
Replacement windows for 26D jbm8785 at 11:00am 06.01.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1389 Any suggestions on replacing just one of the fixed plexiglass windows on 26 D. Ours has crack and i
Reefing the main on a 1997 Hunter 340 smoothsailing at 9:27am 06.01.14 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 16/10634 Don, New to this boat. I understand that reefing is necessary in 15 mph plus winds. Can you t
410 mast strut Don Lucas at 9:10am 06.01.14 Big Boats 11/1531 Anyone else even break a mast strut? Inspecting my rig this morning I found one of my had a 6" split
I fell out of my boat (not MOB) Squidd at 7:38am 06.01.14 Ask All Sailors 40/7279 Stupid ladder.....What do you guys use thats safe and secure and doesn't weigh a ton to access the b
Recharging refrigerator dpaquin at 7:32am 06.01.14 Big Boats 5/1060 I just bought my 42 ft Hunter. The refrigerator runs almost continuously so I suspect it needs a ref
I have struggled with downwind runs Doc_holiday at 6:31am 06.01.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1398 Because my jib is smaller than most, I don't have a whisker pole, I don't have a vang, nor do I have

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Where to pour oil in Universal Atomic 511 Diesel engine xavpil at 3:47pm 10.14.22 The critical upgrades link is for the m25 series of engines but a lot of it will apply to your 5411
Where to pour oil in Universal Atomic 511 Diesel engine dmax at 3:38pm 10.14.22 The critical upgrades link is for the m25 series of engines but a lot of it will apply to your 5411.
Where to pour oil in Universal Atomic 511 Diesel engine dmax at 3:35pm 10.14.22 We've all been there...
Happy 247th Birthday, U.S. Navy!!! JamesG161 at 3:34pm 10.14.22 The Marines don't have Fleet Admirals, they have Generals! Thus normally assigned to guard duties.
Rudder Direct Drive Setup Jim Legere at 3:31pm 10.14.22 I did quite a bit of work on the rudder and steering after I purchased my 1983 H37C. I replaced the
Where to pour oil in Universal Atomic 511 Diesel engine xavpil at 3:29pm 10.14.22 You'll need to follow where those hoses lead to. If the shut-off valve stops water from going to th
Where to pour oil in Universal Atomic 511 Diesel engine dmax at 3:27pm 10.14.22 it actually leads outside. But it's not connected to anything in the engine compartment, right? Jus
Happy 247th Birthday, U.S. Navy!!! kappykaplan at 3:27pm 10.14.22 The Marines don't have Fleet Admirals, they have Generals!
Happy 247th Birthday, U.S. Navy!!! JamesG161 at 3:25pm 10.14.22 Admiral Chester W. Nimitz 1 beer awarded. :beer: _____ 6 Beers for top list. :beer::beer::beer::
Happy 247th Birthday, U.S. Navy!!! kappykaplan at 3:16pm 10.14.22 And a quote, just for the Marine Sharpshooters who shot from the rigging while the Naval crew with
Constant refilling of seawater in holding tank Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:54pm 10.14.22 Macerator pumps are not check valves...the best they can do is slow down water that's being forced t
Where to pour oil in Universal Atomic 511 Diesel engine xavpil at 2:51pm 10.14.22 A looks like it might be a hose to vent the engine space - follow it and see if it leads to an exha
Loose footed main vs bolt roped main dlochner at 2:35pm 10.14.22 Several years ago I asked a fairly well know Detroit sailmaker why most new mains were loose footed
Raymarine electronics hookup help Scott T-Bird at 2:32pm 10.14.22 This diagram below should help understand the requirements. I have the SPX-5 / ST6002 combo and I a
Where to pour oil in Universal Atomic 511 Diesel engine dmax at 2:30pm 10.14.22 No I can't really access the top and less fit a bottle of oil. I'll look closer then. Thx! Hopeful
Where to pour oil in Universal Atomic 511 Diesel engine dmax at 2:29pm 10.14.22 Since we seem to have the same engine could you tell me what A and B are on my picture? A looks li
Where to pour oil in Universal Atomic 511 Diesel engine xavpil at 2:23pm 10.14.22 Are you not able to reach the top of the engine? My boat is similar and there's no problem accessin
Where to pour oil in Universal Atomic 511 Diesel engine (1) dmax at 2:21pm 10.14.22 this seems about right, and yes it's 5411. Now, how am I supposed to access the knob? Are you not
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Where to pour oil in Universal Atomic 511 Diesel engine (1) xavpil at 2:14pm 10.14.22 this seems about right, and yes it's 5411. Now, how am I supposed to access the knob? Since we see

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