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Salt water leakage in engine bilge Steve s at 7:13pm 08.19.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/3590 Has anyone experienced leakage of saltwater into the engine compartment bilge on a 393?
new mounting point for mainsheet sailorsteve1 at 6:28pm 08.19.14 Smaller Boats 5/1849 im considering making a stainless steel "bridge" that would go over the tiller cutout in the transom
355 Hatch sizes TommmD at 5:33pm 08.19.14 Big Boats 2/764 Anyone have info on the Lewmar hatch sizes on the 355? Vee berth, main salon ' left ' right rear ove
new tohatsu outboard is this normal katana750 at 4:20pm 08.19.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 59/14080 I'm sitting on a beach on kootenay lake bc. Just trying out my brand new tohatsu outboard I bought
11.0a port cockpit locker lid Mark Maulden at 3:59pm 08.19.14 S2 7/1667 This lid has a piece of wood across the bottom as a stiffener. Mine has been missing since I bought
1980 Lancer 36 Owners Manual geosandiego at 2:51pm 08.19.14 Lancer 0/1572 8.19.14 Does anyone have any information on how I can get a owners manual for a 1980 Lancer 36?
Tachometer working erratically Pete549 at 2:46pm 08.19.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/639 The tachometer on my 2007 Hunter 36 which has over 1400 hours on its 3YM30 Yanmar works erratically
Dodger fit on a C-27? bratzcpa at 12:52pm 08.19.14 Mid-Size Boats 5/6375 We have a Catalina 27 (mid-70s). Last year, we took it on a two-month trip to the Bahamas. At the
Good, Deep boat ramps Bad Obsession at 12:04pm 08.19.14 Trailer Sailors 25/4469 It would be nice if someone published a list of good boat ramps. Ones suitable for launching a sail
Singlehanding PotomacDaysailer at 11:31am 08.19.14 Ask All Sailors 71/8392 I recently bought a Pearson 26 and have had her out several times. Generally speaking I go out alon
Changing impellor Clydo at 10:48am 08.19.14 Catalina 310 3/1000 Changing impellor on my C30 a real breeze with Ober pump. On this blankty blank Sherwood instructi
Installation of an exhaust system. Snotter at 10:10am 08.19.14 Engines and Propulsion 15/3889
Prop recommendations Jim D at 9:29am 08.19.14 Big Boats 10/1797 Hello I just purchased a 2001 410. Survey indicates changing cutless bearing, zincs and align prop b
Knocking Noise Ca Va Encore Bien at 9:12am 08.19.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/2939 I get a knocking noise that sounds like it is coming from somewhere aft when under power with my 2GM
Rudder lube Yunko at 9:03am 08.19.14 Lancer 1/1145 I have a Lancer 25 and it has been sitting quite a while. Rudder moves but needs cleaned and lubed.
True Story (1) BudGates at 8:41am 08.19.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1669 Last night my wife was telling me that our golden retriever was limping on one leg. When I asked whi
Lists to Port makanikai1 at 8:17am 08.19.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 12/4521 Ever since I have owned my '94 Catalina 320, I have noticed and have been told that she lists to the
M25 XP Making an "odd noise" Sanford H. at 7:10am 08.19.14 Catalina 30 5/1281 This weekend while motoring down the ICW we noticed the engine making an odd noise. the noise was ve
Clear bowl fuel filter thaeni at 7:05am 08.19.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1294 I have a 1992 33.5. I would like to change my metal bowl filter (110) to a clear bowl. I understand
folding bikes on a trailer sailboat?? walt at 6:24am 08.19.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1107

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Gulf Storm Potential Kermit at 8:10am 08.31.23
Gulf Storm Potential (1) Kermit at 8:09am 08.31.23 I flew in from Upstate NY and landed at the Charlotte airport. We flew into rain and wind but had no
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake (1) JamesG161 at 7:53am 08.31.23 I keep this rescue repair tape on the boat and car. Amazon.com
Square top main on water ballast? David in Sandusky at 7:32am 08.31.23 Shemandr is right. A high aspect sail is always more efficient. So I'd go ahead with the new mainsai
Replace section of G4 anchor chain JamesG161 at 7:30am 08.31.23 My advice is simple. Look here. Anchor chain Jim...
Replace section of G4 anchor chain jibes138 at 7:15am 08.31.23 If only 60 feet of 100 is corroded then the boat was likely anchored in 9 to 12 feet of water (assum
Any advantage to using fiberglass wrap on Yanmar diesel exhaust? JamesG161 at 7:12am 08.31.23 how about this solution. Removable Engine and Generator Exhaust System Blankets Covers USCG approv
Any advantage to using fiberglass wrap on Yanmar diesel exhaust? Scott T-Bird at 7:02am 08.31.23
Yanmar 3JH3E Cooling Hoses (1) Scott T-Bird at 6:44am 08.31.23 I agree with comments above. The preformed hoses need to be replaced in kind if you want to make ev
Any advantage to using fiberglass wrap on Yanmar diesel exhaust? dlochner at 6:36am 08.31.23 Well, in any case, the exhaust riser that you referenced is the replacement part for the "elbow" on
Any advantage to using fiberglass wrap on Yanmar diesel exhaust? (1) Scott T-Bird at 6:33am 08.31.23 Then of course it makes sense, but you have a Yanmar engine. Sorry I thought you didn't. How were
Gulf Storm Potential smokey73 at 6:03am 08.31.23 I live in Beaufort SC and, at least at my house there was no damage - not even any trees down at lea
Beneteau Oceanis 373 2004 . Fuite d'huile moteur Helene at 5:48am 08.31.23 Just end last year I had my Yanmar 2gm20f bell housing removed by boatyard to replace the leaking o
New to the forum shemandr at 5:47am 08.31.23 Congrats & Welcome. The first thing to do is to rig it up in your driveway (Or other suitable area).
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake smokey73 at 5:44am 08.31.23 @Ralph Johnstone Sorry, I misunderstood your post. The teflon tape/sealant around the ferrule metho
Gulf Storm Potential (1) JamesG161 at 5:34am 08.31.23 Since we did not hear back for SBO members, I assume all went well. @rgranger how did y'all fair?
Fuel Tank, fixing the wood box that holds in place sailme88 at 5:29am 08.31.23 219378219372219373219374219375219377219378219380219382219384 Looks good.. I see that your raw water
Any advantage to using fiberglass wrap on Yanmar diesel exhaust? dlochner at 5:12am 08.31.23 The water injection elbow on a 3JH2E is pretty compact I don't think there would be any significant
THE ECLIPSE IS COMING.... THE ECLIPSE IS COMING JamesG161 at 5:06am 08.31.23 Thought it would be a good way to celebrate Just avoid Aztec Priests.:laugh: Jim...
Weathermax for genoa Ward H at 5:02am 08.31.23 I would think it depends on the quality of the sail you are trying to protect and it's use. Heavy Cr

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