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73 main sheet travelor Bocky57 at 2:17pm 07.10.14 Catalina 22 3/894 I have a 1/2 inch bar across the rear transom that the main sheet hardware is attached to. Any idea
Applying the Decal for a New Name Sunday Sailor at 1:23pm 07.10.14 Smaller Boats 12/1155 I have a new name to put on the transom but boat is in the water. Any suggestions on how to do it?
Garmin, Raymarine, B&G or Simrad??? ttac at 1:08pm 07.10.14 Ask All Sailors 9/10135 I know this will have a lot of opinion's and that is what I want!! We were hit with Lightning and
Adding Windlass to 2010 309 2010Cat309 at 12:50pm 07.10.14 Catalina 309 Group Forum 7/2803 I have spent the last few hours researching what it would take to add a windlass to my boat. Its a 2
Key and starter button switch not working Tom Marini at 12:23pm 07.10.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/727 I have a 1981 33' Hunter and my key and starter switch aren't working. Any help on where I can pick
US Zspar masts (especially Hunter 376) Franklin at 11:26am 07.10.14 Ask All Sailors 7/1014 It is time to let others know of my frustrations with US Zspar company. Three years ago I replaced
DelMarVa Roundabout kloudie1 at 10:04am 07.10.14 Ask All Sailors 7/1118 I often wanted to do this circumnav of the Delmarva... My buddy who lived in Annapolis and I were pl
Lots of questions from a new 26 owner... Roofus at 9:25am 07.10.14 Balboa 28/11456 I am new to the Balboa 26, mine had been sitting for at least 6 years on the trailer with rotted bun
ODay 20 Deck-Is it safe? (5) LordNelson at 9:18am 07.10.14 Ask An Oday Owner 3/908 The more I look the worst it looks. Not only is the headstay chain plate lifting, but the area under
Volvo Penta what kind?? First 285 Uno Mast at 9:14am 07.10.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/2086 Trying to change my oil but, my manual is for Volvo Penta 2001, 2002, 2003, ' 2003T models. I think
Cabin wood panel bjc216 at 7:42am 07.10.14 Mid-Size Boats 1/1169 I am trying to replace the existing wood paneling in cabin. Does anyone know where I can get replace
Crickets in my Engine bawlmer at 7:24am 07.10.14 Engines and Propulsion 2/923 This is a strange one. When I start up my diesel I hear a rythmic beeping/squeaking sound. It sounde
Joker valve tzuelke at 7:09am 07.10.14 Mid-Size Boats 7/1583 When we sail our head fills up with waste water from the head. I think this is caused by a bad Joke
Will this trailer suffice for a h270? av8erdunn at 7:06am 07.10.14 Ask All Sailors 10/1001 I am thinking about buying this trailer so I can haul the h270 to my house to work on her when need
How is rub rail attached bluesman at 7:02am 07.10.14 Day Sailers 4/1549 I would like to install a new rub rail and I was wondering if SS rivets or screws are recommended?
Inner forestay for Morgan 384 malyea at 6:59am 07.10.14 Morgan 2/1190 Has anyone fitted an inner forestay on a M384?
Snap ring for steering shaft Saillife at 6:20am 07.10.14 Big Boats 2/851 Does anyone know of a source for the snap ring (c clip) that goes on the steering shaft to keep the
1978 Hunter 30 Engine Control Cable Replacement needed irmedic at 6:18am 07.10.14 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1389 Hello, My shifter cable has worn out and I need a replacement. Does anybody know what model/length
thank goodness for styrofoam anthony at 5:56am 07.10.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1112 Hi All we all hear about the fact we have Styrofoam in our boat and some of us take it out. Well, A
2 Cycle Oil Stain Kper at 4:54am 07.10.14 Ask All Sailors 17/2198 Think I screwed up. Developed a fuel leak at the connection to the fuel tank located in the cockpit

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Urgent warning to genset owners artboas at 9:18pm 05.03.23 I had that kind of cracking on my raw water hoses for the engine and generator. I replaced them all
Life's Most Infuriating Moments jssailem at 9:18pm 05.03.23 You are looking for something like this. https://www.westmarine.com/jabsco-snap-fit-port-clips-10738
25-II throttle cable replacement (9) Nunavut at 8:49pm 05.03.23 Work done on Piccolo the Yamaha 25 ii tall rig this winter and spring. Emptied, and cleaned the f
Sailing Movies? Stu Jackson at 8:39pm 05.03.23 I must agree about Dead Calm. You have this absurd scene with Nicole Kidman standing, holding to a
Universal M25 Crankcase vent line? Tom J at 7:49pm 05.03.23 My vent line was installed the same way yours was originally. Never had a problem in 17 years of us
Replacing corroded Seaward 5200 series water heater (20 g.) with Kuuma 6 g. HWH - removal and installation questions Tom J at 7:43pm 05.03.23 To avoid antifreeze in the bilge, connect a liquid transfer pump (available at auto supply stores) t
Replacing corroded Seaward 5200 series water heater (20 g.) with Kuuma 6 g. HWH - removal and installation questions Tom J at 7:40pm 05.03.23 Just to clarify, on step 4, you mentioned heat exchanger hoses, but I think you meant hot water heat
What sealant to use? Leeward Rail at 7:40pm 05.03.23 This is bad information. 5200 has limited uses on a boat. It is a polyurethane adhesive with minima
Replacing corroded Seaward 5200 series water heater (20 g.) with Kuuma 6 g. HWH - removal and installation questions Monheganlover at 7:36pm 05.03.23 I really think the 20 gallon one is overkill
Third summer, boat wont sail Leeward Rail at 7:27pm 05.03.23 Anyone do the keel pin spacers so get rid of the "clunk"? I think everyone does that when you serv
Replacing corroded Seaward 5200 series water heater (20 g.) with Kuuma 6 g. HWH - removal and installation questions JRT at 7:26pm 05.03.23 Wouldn't replacing with same model and size be easier? Unfortunately remove and replace.
First Aid Training? PaulK at 7:12pm 05.03.23 We were lucky at our yacht club to have the head of the Emergency Room at a local hospital as a memb
Urgent warning to genset owners Georgedoyle at 7:01pm 05.03.23 I had that kind of cracking on my raw water hoses for the engine and generator. I replaced them all
B&G WR10 Autopilot Remote dlochner at 6:58pm 05.03.23 Yep, I have one. Works great.
Fortress anchor Screen Saver at 6:53pm 05.03.23 Just to be clear - the Practical Sailor test was in Solomons Island Maryland, not the Solomon Islan
Hi boaters, 1975 pearson 39 owners manual shemandr at 6:43pm 05.03.23 In 1975 owners manuals weren't what they are today. My 1979 Ranger had a couple of mimeographed pag
Urgent warning to genset owners tkwhalen at 6:30pm 05.03.23 Thanks Art I'll check mine this week
Third summer, boat wont sail gtg at 6:16pm 05.03.23 Yep. Thats why there is no such thing as a cheap or free boat. Like a German car, they are usuall
Third summer, boat wont sail gtg at 6:14pm 05.03.23 @gtg Ok there is a lot here but Ill try to keep this simple (yeah right). I race and cruise my win
Hi boaters, 1975 pearson 39 owners manual pat.rik at 6:02pm 05.03.23 Been looking trust me :p

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