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Westerbeke 30 injector pump RAD at 6:04pm 07.10.14 Engines and Propulsion 0/1104 I was traveling off shore today and the engine started surging, it wood run normal then rev up then
Going on the sea trial for my 1999 H 260 wingk on saturday av8erdunn at 5:10pm 07.10.14 Smaller Boats 18/1862 Well we agreed on a price and have the sea trial set up for Saturday and if all looks well I will be
deck repair question Canadian Sailor at 4:52pm 07.10.14 Ask All Sailors 4/1072 Previous owner made a mess of a windlass install that I now would like to remove. I have a pretty go
will this work on a 260? av8erdunn at 3:30pm 07.10.14 Smaller Boats 32/3608 I want to purchase a rudder to motor connector on my new to me H260 and was curious if this unit wou
73 main sheet travelor Bocky57 at 2:17pm 07.10.14 Catalina 22 3/936 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 12/1367 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 9/10951 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 7/3086 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 3/780 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 7/1063 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 7/1159 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 28/12606 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 3/982 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 2/2371 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 1/1222 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 2/972 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 7/1718 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 10/1077 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 4/1691 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 2/1320 Has anyone fitted an inner forestay on a M384?

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CL 14 parts question RBand at 1:33pm 09.05.23 I'll have to measure. Thank you as this is all new (and exciting) to me.
CL 14 parts question shemandr at 1:28pm 09.05.23 What size is the sheet?
Changing out OEM water pressure pump to on demand pump need help.. Jimongee at 1:25pm 09.05.23 So thank you, Ralph Johnson. Regarding those two paragraphs it look like what the heck am I trying t
MUSETTA Cruising the Atlantic and the Weather kappykaplan at 1:16pm 09.05.23 It seems hurricanes like to follow me Or could it be that your boat is so fast that it's sucking t
Let's Talk About Power mikeracca at 1:16pm 09.05.23 @Stu Jackson Thank you for the insight and links, I will study them here shortly. ve the ability
Lubricating sail slugs and mast tracks Project_Mayhem at 12:46pm 09.05.23 I've had great results from McLube and off the shelf dry teflon lubes but I do believe a clean track
Broken propeller captcoho at 12:27pm 09.05.23 Hi I have broken blade on 1985 h34 2 blade bronze prop Question where is the best place to find rep
MUSETTA Cruising the Atlantic and the Weather dLj at 12:26pm 09.05.23 Update for @dLj and his luck with storms. :facepalm:
Priming fuel bulb inside engine compartment Project_Mayhem at 12:15pm 09.05.23 I have an electric fuel pump installed by a previous owner. I have it connected to the choke termina
HUNTER 456 2002? Real or not? JamesG161 at 12:13pm 09.05.23 HUN452-77-J102 HUN 452 - 77th Hull made , Molded by Hunter in Jan in 2002. Most likely listed a
Lewmar 3500XXXXX Portlights source? BigEasy at 12:13pm 09.05.23 A couple of years ago I got a quote from Hatchmasters for the two big Lewmar hatches on my boat and
Privacy Curtain hangers for 29.5 ? Rick Webb at 12:10pm 09.05.23 Looks like what we have The one on the tape are much easier to work with
MUSETTA Cruising the Atlantic and the Weather (1) JamesG161 at 11:45am 09.05.23 Update for @dLj and his luck with storms. :facepalm:
H38: What is this Xantrax device under my main DC panel dlochner at 11:37am 09.05.23 That is a great explanation! The picture of the parallel resistances in the Victron paper really ma
Changing out OEM water pressure pump to on demand pump need help.. (2) Ralph Johnstone at 11:23am 09.05.23 I always like a good puzzle and your photos and write up certainly don't make things any easier. in
Looking for Oceanis 35.1 Owner Manual PDF SoSound at 11:16am 09.05.23 For something as recent as a 35.1, the PDF should be available through the dealer network or directl
Changing out OEM water pressure pump to on demand pump need help.. capta at 11:15am 09.05.23 Wiring is the same as an auto bilge pump. However, why would you replace one of the best pumps ever
Let's Talk About Power capta at 11:07am 09.05.23 Every bit of equipment you intend to install comes with a spec sheet. That is where you will get you
H38: What is this Xantrax device under my main DC panel (1) Davidasailor26 at 10:53am 09.05.23 A quick recap. The OP wanted to install a third battery in parallel with 2 existing batteries. Howe
Let's Talk About Power Stu Jackson at 10:49am 09.05.23 Mike, re: your comments on Dave's and Ralph's: I, too, am a model railroader, and understand G&Ds.

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