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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 7/1693 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 4/1638 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 2/956 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 3/1477 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
Newport RI Moorings Doons60 at 5:17pm 07.09.14 Destinations 5/1951 I'll be sailing to Newport soon and am looking for insight into moorings. All I can find is to hail
Engine access on new Hunter 50 ac rsmart at 4:41pm 07.09.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/872 Has anyone owning the latest Hunter 50 ac with the 110 turbo Yanmar changed the water pump impeller
Haul out sling on keel forefoot (1) jswesterman at 3:42pm 07.09.14 Ask All Sailors 12/3837 Hi, During the survey haul out for a Catalina 36 I have an offer in for, the yard hauled the boat
Catalina 36 haulout (1) jswesterman at 3:08pm 07.09.14 Big Boats 1/1873 Hi, During the survey haul out for a Catalina 36 I have an offer in for, the yard hauled the boat
Removing mast for trailering? pupluv at 3:02pm 07.09.14 Ask All Sailors 8/5484 Howdy, I have an 18 ft Languna Windrose. For the first time I have to remove the mast so I can tr
equalization-- How do I know when to do it elfking at 1:31pm 07.09.14 Musings With Maine Sail 4/1686 I have 4 gc2 6v batteries wired in a series parallel twelve volt bank and a link 2000 battery monit

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AC Fridge overconsumption. jviss at 7:32am 08.08.23 Not questioning your numbers but at 12 volts that would be 166 amps using a 2/0 cable. You should
AC Fridge overconsumption. RitSim at 7:27am 08.08.23 Not questioning your numbers but at 12 volts that would be 166 amps using a 2/0 cable. You should b
Its funny Friday! (1) Ward H at 6:39am 08.08.23 218598
Leif 8' rigging (New to Sailing) shemandr at 6:34am 08.08.23 Nice little boat. It lacks volume in the bow so sit in the back when sailing - that's where the buoy
c 16 leak bankshortonia at 5:50am 08.08.23 Thanks John! The leak is slow, maybe 8-10 gallons over 2-3 days. The water is both in sight on the
engine will not get up to temp. jviss at 5:21am 08.08.23 You might check the coolant plumbing. If I recall there's a thermostat bypass hose, if this isn't c
C&C 30 MKII question CliffA at 4:44am 08.08.23
Leif 8' rigging (New to Sailing) (1) danooxnard at 4:06am 08.08.23 One of these may help hold the rudder on. I found a similar on at West Marine. I would also secure t
engine will not get up to temp. RoyS at 3:48am 08.08.23 May never reach full operating temperature unless it is under load. Also, if there is a water heater
C&C 30 MKII question Apex at 3:11am 08.08.23 https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/cc-30-2
engine will not get up to temp. jssailem at 11:44pm 08.07.23 Get a thermostat that will address the temperature of your engine. Checkk out the manual for the cor
Gearbox issue? knackers at 9:52pm 08.07.23 had the same problem with my kiwi prop, one of the reversing rollers had fallen out, no reverse and
c 16 leak JohnShannon at 9:27pm 08.07.23 You should find the leak. How many gallons an hour? Is it internal to a buoyancy tank or is it jus
identify sailboat JohnShannon at 9:25pm 08.07.23 I don't think it is an unknown 16 that one I believe is a vampire 16 as we all know no photo can
Leif 8' rigging (New to Sailing) JohnShannon at 9:22pm 08.07.23 See if you can find a Laser to look at, those hold the rudder down with a metal tang, wooden dagge
Leif 8' rigging (New to Sailing) stickinthemud57 at 8:51pm 08.07.23 I'll try a few... 1. Look for a hole in the upper gudgeon through which a cotter pin or the like mi
Instrument panel BigEasy at 8:29pm 08.07.23 The bulb can be replaced. Just replaced one of mine that was 16 years old. Blue Seas #8171 avai
identify sailboat mark allen at 7:36pm 08.07.23 thanks so much to all! will post photos tomorrow as soon as possible.
Instrument panel kloudie1 at 7:00pm 08.07.23 I have had problems with bad connections on the AC side but since I replaced all of the indicators w
Leif 8' rigging (New to Sailing) rgranger at 5:02pm 08.07.23

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