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cockpit drain anthony at 12:56pm 07.14.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1066 I want to replace my cockpit drain ( ven 25, 1975) Anyway it looks like a bathtub drain that we all
topping lift line mick hodapp at 12:42pm 07.14.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/3163 hey folks, could someone please tell me how much ' what size ' type of line i need to replace the mi
solar panel mmsailor at 12:36pm 07.14.14 Smaller Boats 2/864 Will a solar panel get any significant sun if left set up in the cabin under the slider ? I am reluc
2 Related Batt Wiring Questions wufibugs at 12:34pm 07.14.14 Ask All Sailors 2/983 1. Can the alternator to house bank wire go the Positive Distribution Bloc, or is it preferable tha
Trailer tires (1) CCrane2299 at 12:30pm 07.14.14 Catalina 22 23/2464 This is the load rating on my 89 22 trailer. From my internet research, the best tires I can get in
Damaged Jibs Comment bffatcat at 11:58am 07.14.14 Ask All Sailors 25/2409 Ive been sailing for over 50 years: Yesterday, sunday I was out with my wife in heavy air gusts
Jib Trim Don Guillette at 11:49am 07.14.14 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 28/27471
Source for metric turnbuckle? prwoodward at 9:55am 07.14.14 Parts Search 11/3485 I am looking for a US or Canada source of a metric-thread, standing-rigging turnbuckle. Size: M8 x
Preparing for 75 mile trip home. av8erdunn at 9:39am 07.14.14 Smaller Boats 22/2066 I am preparing for a 75-80 mile trip home down the intercoastal and was curious as to what the fuel
Oday 30 Mainsail Traveler tmcp51d at 8:36am 07.14.14 Bigger Boats 8/1740 Forgive my lack of Knowledge on this as I am not sure of the Correct terms...My Mainsail traveler as
Starter going bad? Sailor Dave at 8:34am 07.14.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/1750 I have a 1981 Hunter 30 with a Yanmar 2GM. I the past couple of weeks, from time to time, I have to
Tiller damage Knot Flying at 8:32am 07.14.14 Smaller Boats 4/1114 Got to my boat last night and found the aluminum tiller bent about 70 degrees and broken. Looks like
Yanmar 2GM20(F) - Where get replacement parts? JETrunek at 6:27am 07.14.14 Mid-Size Boats 10/5283 Where can we find maintenance parts for the Yanmar 2GM20(F) auxiliary engine? For example: belts, fi
Transmission leak? moonbounce at 6:20am 07.14.14 Bigger Boats 1/884 Greetings, I've a 1987 Oday 40 powered by a Weterbeke 40. Recently we've noticed some transmission
Hate to ask - but have a deisel fuel additive question... (1) holdech at 5:21am 07.14.14 Engines and Propulsion 8/2136 Have seen people getting pretty religions about their diesel additives. I'm just curious if anyone h
Leaking injector - Yanmar 3GM30 (1) holdech at 5:14am 07.14.14 Engines and Propulsion 4/2684 Smelling diesel fuel for about half an hour after the engine is shut down. Finally tracked it to one
Propane Tank for Oday 322 Tally Ho at 4:53am 07.14.14 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1962 Can any 322 owners tell me what size / dimensions of propane tank fits in the propane locker? I am
Faucet replacement (1) Deadline at 4:39am 07.14.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/916 Before I break something, remind me how these PVC fittings work. Do they twist, pull or push? Thanks
Yanmar SB8 Overheating Problem stollo770 at 12:56am 07.14.14 Mid-Size Boats 38/9481 Hello, I own a 1979 Hunter 27 with a Yanmar SB8 engine in it (hours unknown). Recently the engine
Kent Narrows, MD Paul Mermelstein at 12:23am 07.14.14 Ask All Sailors 5/1195 If you have gone throught Kent Narrows in the last month or so, please comment on depth, marker plac

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Cutter 37 Refit PhilaSailor at 8:40am 08.16.23 I used these. Polished Stainless Cleats The holes do not match the holes of sad, faded aluminum an
pros and cons of adjusting valves... rgranger at 8:39am 08.16.23 (a 1960's Plymouth Belvedere with a Slant 6). :oops: I really miss my Plymouth Valiant. Those Sl
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast rgranger at 8:35am 08.16.23 If you look back through the archives, you will find many posts calling for spray foam as the "cure
New rebuilt yanmar starts instantly but small puff of smoke at startup Ralph Johnstone at 8:34am 08.16.23 Run time is only at 20 minutes so rings need to break in - My guess as well. Bit of oil gets thr
pros and cons of adjusting valves... (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:30am 08.16.23 Finding TDC on each cyl can be a pain, but is usually pretty evident when you get it. I rely on "
Oday 20 Restoration Timm R Oday25 at 8:21am 08.16.23 Welcome . As was previously stated we love photos . I've always been amazed by how much differance a
pros and cons of adjusting valves... jviss at 8:17am 08.16.23 In addition to the above quoted by Ralph, in my "youth" - (50 yrs ago) I have dismantled VW engines
pros and cons of adjusting valves... jviss at 8:16am 08.16.23 Biggest beginner risks: not being able to precisely measure the gap with a feeler gauge. This req*
pros and cons of adjusting valves... dave_and_dd at 8:13am 08.16.23 The OP has done all the typical routine maintenance (oil and filter, fuel and air filters, coolant
Latest on NMEA to WiFi? ggrizzard at 8:12am 08.16.23 I go cruising to get away from jargon and technical complexity. Until the industry learns that cruis
pros and cons of adjusting valves... Ralph Johnstone at 8:04am 08.16.23 The bigger risk in my opinion is that something will be done wrong during the adjustment process le
Cutter 37 Refit ggrizzard at 8:03am 08.16.23 I googled 'Ali Express' and all I see is a reference to a Chinese co in the UK for all things. D
New rebuilt yanmar starts instantly but small puff of smoke at startup CamaroMan at 8:00am 08.16.23 3gm30, kind of blue, clears up instantly then runs perfectly.. this engine doesnt have glow plugs so
pros and cons of adjusting valves... Hello Below at 7:53am 08.16.23 1. Read over the procedure on 2.2.2(5) - page 23 of the 3YM30 Serivce Manual. 2. Prepare the engine
Vessel Weather Radar Question JamesG161 at 7:44am 08.16.23 Ships radar can detect precipitation, and doppler radar such as Raymarine offers might be able to a
Funny Friday!!! jviss at 7:43am 08.16.23 As opposed to three sheep and one wolf, but only the wolf gets a vote. Democracy seems much loneli
pros and cons of adjusting valves... jviss at 7:39am 08.16.23 The bigger risk in my opinion is that something will be done wrong during the adjustment process le
need to know ohm of water level for 1997 hunter 310 JamesG161 at 7:20am 08.16.23 so I think I have a bad sensor. This old moving float sensor becomes soaked and does not float . I
Mariner Roller-Stay Parts? FastOlson at 7:20am 08.16.23 We are on our second Harken furler, over the last 30 years. Solid product and good support in my are

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