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"Sideshift" Bow Thrusters captmaddog at 9:08am 08.05.14 Big Boats 1/1459 Wondering if anyone has installed or know about someone that has installed a bow thruster made by Si
Cockpit Table Leg DaveJ at 5:50am 08.05.14 Catalina 310 6/1353 I am sure others have/had the same issue with the leg of the cockpit table. Mine does not lock and w
Power Distribution Panel Problems Frank Bean at 2:31am 08.05.14 The Cherubini Hunters 4/897 I have a 1981 Cherubini 37C. I have issues with the DC power panel. I have some burned out indicator
Oceanis 351- Fuel handle next to main switch Beach Bum at 1:44am 08.05.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1049
Hull ID jonelli at 12:15am 08.05.14 Catalina 30 4/1334 Is the HULL # only stamped into the little metal plate on the transom? The reason I ask is that I
Sippy Cup/Big Gulp Regatta Results? Survivors? (1) caruthers at 10:33pm 08.04.14 Ask All Sailors 3/1504 Anyone here participate in the race this year? I was planning on it but I am seriously a fair-weathe
No DC power JohnnyMac at 8:38pm 08.04.14 Big Boats 10/2766 Tonight I took out my house battery to exchange it in the morning for a new one. I turned off the ho
Drop in Replacement for Raymarine Depth rpwillia at 7:57pm 08.04.14 Ask All Sailors 3/885 Anyone ever heard of a drop in replacement fish finder for the Raymarine depth instrument? Am trying
FYI - ST30 Speed Transducer Replacement (2) John T1594 at 7:45pm 08.04.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/6171 My 2000 H340 has an instrument cluster on the sea hood over the companionway. It has a Raymarine/Aut
Mega 30 (1) mblockb at 7:32pm 08.04.14 C&C 2/4863 Just bought a mega 30. Previous boat was a Chrysler 22. Looking to get as much info as possible from
Oil in freshwater cooling Universal M25XP Mikesails48 at 7:04pm 08.04.14 Engines and Propulsion 5/2010 A quart of oil was accidentally dumped into my freshwater cooling system. I drained the mixture of
Hunter 430 - re-power options mikesher at 6:51pm 08.04.14 Big Boats 13/3189 I'm considering re-powering my 1996 Hunter 430, which has a Volvo MD22-L. Any suggestions / experie
Older O'day 22 gas can placement (2) repawn at 6:34pm 08.04.14 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1279 78951.vB Thanks all!
Engine trouble 3YM20 plodder at 6:31pm 08.04.14 Catalina 309 Group Forum 1/1624 Hi I have a 309 (made in 2006). The Yanmar 3YM20 engine has been blowing black dobs out the back wh
Autohelm 4000ST James Simmonds at 6:28pm 08.04.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1113 The drive wheel on my 4000ST failed yesterday, it seems some of the internal bearings let go. Appare
Hunter 46' vs. Beneteau 46' Member 126514 at 5:48pm 08.04.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1973 So we have been 2 boat owner past few years with Hunter 34' on West Coast (Seattle) and sistership i
Eliminate Water from Bilge (3) rk6johnson at 5:41pm 08.04.14 Catalina 309 Group Forum 3/2518 I hate to see water always standing in my 309 bilge. Mainly from the AC condensate, but also when us
Anchor Windlass ideas? Sanford H. at 5:13pm 08.04.14 Catalina 30 2/1161 Hi all, At the risk of repeating a thread already posted (?) has anybody retrofitted their Catal
Hunter 430 - Exaust return-water safety valve? mikesher at 4:48pm 08.04.14 Big Boats 7/2202 I have a 1996 Hunter 430, in which Sea-water made its way to the oil recently. The engine is a Volv
Pride of Baltimore Headed South (1) Tom-in-Annapolis at 4:45pm 08.04.14 Ask All Sailors 8/1848 Picture of the Pride of Baltimore headed South on the Chesapeake Bay today.

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A C27 Question Scott T-Bird at 4:37pm 08.28.23 Adjustable blocks for reefing positions.
Clean up after holding tank leaked when pressurized jssailem at 4:31pm 08.28.23 I've heard that Baking Soda also can help. This is a great query to ask @Peggie Hall HeadMistress .
Replace section of G4 anchor chain Mark Maulden at 4:31pm 08.28.23 When I need chain, I make the trip to Washington Chain in SEA. Best prices and excellent chain..
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 4:28pm 08.28.23 Engine is On hold for a while as I am resolving family challenges in Oregon. It is always something.
Replace section of G4 anchor chain jssailem at 4:24pm 08.28.23 The chain decision is tough. It lasts longer than couple of years. Somewhat dependent on how often y
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Hayden Watson at 4:23pm 08.28.23 How is progress coming. How long until you can cast lines?
H34 Mast Rewiring Don S/V ILLusion at 4:09pm 08.28.23
Wooden block under mast step. Mark W at 4:08pm 08.28.23 My guess is that the base of your mast might have been disrupted / damaged-- not uncommon to have t
How do I describe this or better yet find one? rpwillia at 4:07pm 08.28.23 Thank you all.
Impact driver on window screws? KCofKC at 4:01pm 08.28.23 I have also used a manual impact driver, the impact keeps the driver in place and the impact creates
H34 Mast Rewiring jssailem at 3:52pm 08.28.23 what wire did you use (i.e. multiple 16/2, etc.)? I have the anchor light, which I will be replaci
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 3:46pm 08.28.23 He makes a mean G&T :plus: It was a hot and tedious afternoon rewiring the electrical systems. The
Seeking guidence restoring My 1979 o'day 30 jssailem at 3:43pm 08.28.23 Painting is usually a decision that is one way... Once painted always painted. It is suggested that
SANTANA 23? JBP-PA at 3:36pm 08.28.23 I hope he means they reinforced the tanks to prevent leaks. https://www.practical-sailor.com/sailbo
Wooden block under mast step. pclarksurf at 3:32pm 08.28.23 My guess is that the base of your mast might have been disrupted / damaged-- not uncommon to have to
Replace section of G4 anchor chain skunther at 3:11pm 08.28.23
Wooden block under mast step. Mark W at 3:10pm 08.28.23 Is it there to compensate for some sanding of the cabin top or compression post? Otherwise I would
Replace section of G4 anchor chain Hayden Watson at 3:07pm 08.28.23 The rode has spent most of its life in the locker. 3-strand rope is easy to splice even when old as
SANTANA 23? rgranger at 3:06pm 08.28.23 I don't understand what glass the tank valve while it was full of water? Did he fill it with someth
Wooden block under mast step. Davidasailor26 at 3:05pm 08.28.23 Is it there to compensate for some sagging of the cabin top or compression post? Otherwise I would e

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