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US Zspar masts (especially Hunter 376) Franklin at 11:26am 07.10.14 Ask All Sailors 7/1053 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 7/1151 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 28/12314 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 3/965 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 2/2296 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 1/1204 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 2/957 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 7/1694 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 10/1065 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 4/1639 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 2/1281 Has anyone fitted an inner forestay on a M384?
Snap ring for steering shaft Saillife at 6:20am 07.10.14 Big Boats 2/958 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 3/1478 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 6/1201 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 17/2444 Think I screwed up. Developed a fuel leak at the connection to the fuel tank located in the cockpit
Sailing Mags rfrye1 at 11:30pm 07.09.14 Ask All Sailors 19/1940 It's got around to reading my 2 sailing magazines on a 5 hr flight. I read Sail and Cruising World.
Some mistakes really suck LloydB at 10:06pm 07.09.14 Ask All Sailors 12/2213 I forgot to open the portable gas tank vent valve and created a vacuum which shut the engine off as
Transom Shower manifold whittem at 7:48pm 07.09.14 Catalina 310 2/1385 Hard a hard freeze in NW FL last year. 2004 CAT 310 Transom shower plastic manifold (in port rear la
Burning engine bulkheads Clydo at 5:53pm 07.09.14 Catalina 310 9/1721 Pulled bulkhead to work on damper plate discovered heat from riser getting to bulkhead even though
Replacement screw head covers Ivan at 5:39pm 07.09.14 Big Boats 6/1069 Does anybody know where I can get the little brown plastic covers that snap into the Phillips head f

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Shureflo Aqua King II pump tripping circuit when engine running Ralph Johnstone at 1:59pm 08.08.23 on lightly loaded motors. There's the catch I neglected to mention.
Skimmar Seagull 12 Genaker Mason13 at 1:50pm 08.08.23
Head toilet not flushing to holding tank. Hayden Watson at 1:50pm 08.08.23 My Groco HF got very bad at pumping this year. I had a rebuild kit so I installed it but it only ga
identify sailboat (1) PaulK at 1:38pm 08.08.23 That looks like a Fireball. It's a two-person racing dinghy (with trapeze) that can be quite a handf
Watches justsomeguy at 1:38pm 08.08.23 Gimme a cheap plastic Casio with illumination. Doesn't attract attention.
'76 Cat 22 Keel Winch operation mbaker267 at 1:29pm 08.08.23 I looked at the replacement winch. Almost 250 for the winch plus another 150 for the lifting kit. Ch
Shureflo Aqua King II pump tripping circuit when engine running jviss at 1:19pm 08.08.23 With increased voltage amperage is reduced, not increased. Not necessarily so. "Overvoltage can
Head toilet not flushing to holding tank. cymeyer at 1:18pm 08.08.23 I'm sure this has been answered here, but I've searched and not coming up with answers yet. I have
'76 Cat 22 Keel Winch operation LakeShark at 1:12pm 08.08.23 @mbaker267 your not going to like the answer. That looks like the wrong winch. The keel winch shou
identify sailboat (7) mark allen at 1:05pm 08.08.23 Here are the sailboat pictures. Thanks so much for your help.
Let's Buy A Sailboat LakeShark at 1:04pm 08.08.23 @Don Guillette your sail trim chart is well known on this forum and your experience is well publishe
identify sailboat capta at 12:55pm 08.08.23 The more pics you can post, the easier it will be to help you.
Shureflo Aqua King II pump tripping circuit when engine running capta at 12:52pm 08.08.23 With increased voltage amperage is reduced, not increased. However, it was also my first thought tha
T3800 - Location of Macerator Pump? jviss at 12:51pm 08.08.23 JVISS, I'm assuming you found the location of the pump? In our 3800, it is in the transom just in
T3800 - Location of Macerator Pump? jviss at 12:49pm 08.08.23 You do realize there are two ends to every wire, right? Really? Gee, I learn something new every
Applying Cetol question jviss at 12:48pm 08.08.23 Sikkens Cetol is easy to use, particularly in comparison to varnish. After you have cleaned the te
Applying Cetol question Barnacle Bill at 12:31pm 08.08.23 Sikkens Cetol is easy to use, particularly in comparison to varnish. After you have cleaned the tea
Let's Buy A Sailboat Don Guillette at 12:25pm 08.08.23 When I bought my first sailboat I knew I was in trouble the minute I stepped foot on it it - I didn'
identify sailboat Barnacle Bill at 12:24pm 08.08.23 How are we possibly going to identify it if you don't post a photo?
Shureflo Aqua King II pump tripping circuit when engine running (1) Ralph Johnstone at 12:21pm 08.08.23 Some DVMs have a very, very LOW amp rating. That's why I only use high quality instruments.

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