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Catalina 36 haulout (1) jswesterman at 3:08pm 07.09.14 Big Boats 1/1886 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 8/5614 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 4/1714 I have 4 gc2 6v batteries wired in a series parallel twelve volt bank and a link 2000 battery monit
Surprise! The engine just quit Fast Ed at 1:26pm 07.09.14 Big Boats 4/1046 We were motoring up the river yesterday when our engine suddenly quit. It re-started easily, and ra
A/C and D/C panel lights (2) ttac at 12:42pm 07.09.14 Big Boats 2/824 Hi all! I am looking for some replacement lamps for my power panel. After our lightning strike I hav
labrador current sharty mcwierdears at 12:16pm 07.09.14 Ask All Sailors 9/1208 hey, I'm picking up a 24' siedelman fixed keel from Forked River, NJ and headed to the Pamlico Sound
26M Purchase (2) BradB at 11:21am 07.09.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/928 I'm looking at purchasing a 26M and inspected the boat yesterday. It's a 2013 and looks to be in ve
CPT autopilot ben solomon at 10:50am 07.09.14 Big Boats 11/7793 Just had a cpt wheel pilot installed on my 1990 37.5 legend. Very impressive! I was out in 25 knot
vbelt wearing thin on only 1 spot Jared1048 at 10:23am 07.09.14 Mid-Size Boats 2/850 hello, recently added a high output alternator and I had a problem with the belt not being tight e
window shades shungi1 at 10:02am 07.09.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1548 We have a 2004 catalina 350 and are looking for a replacement pleated shade. The dog chewed one of
Oday 20 Head stay Chainplate Lifting LordNelson at 9:25am 07.09.14 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1233 I finally got the mast up a few days ago and returned to adjust the rigging. I found the head stay c
Sailing with kids av8erdunn at 8:32am 07.09.14 Ask All Sailors 16/1993 What do you seasoned sailors do for the kids when they are on board and while at the dock? I realiz
Danforth vs Rocna - About lost the boat last weekend jpeac2 at 7:17am 07.09.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 11/7420 All - Happy Summer Sailing! We sailed from Chicago to SW Michigan last weekend and anchored o
Binimi Ckoerken at 7:07am 07.09.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/712 I have a 1982 Hunter 25. I am attempting to order a binimi. I was just going to get a cheap one on
CNG to propane conversion Bill Roosa at 6:22am 07.09.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/937 Well CNG just became too much trouble to use so I converted to propane. I reused the CNG regulator a
Parting out - anyone? rgranger at 5:52am 07.09.14 Balboa 0/2015 Hello Balboa 26-ers I broke my gooseneck this weekend and need a new one. Does anyone know someone
wet floor in head lifeis4joy at 5:25am 07.09.14 S2 5/1589 I have 1979 S2 8.0 . I have removed the wet carpet in the head and see there is a drainage "trough"
Foresail size 110 or 135? John rolka at 5:06am 07.09.14 Catalina 30 18/3342 I have a catalina 30 tall rig, this last winter i added a bow sprit and bought a doyle ups, which is
Salon Conversion to berth rbenyoung at 10:54pm 07.08.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1088 Any pointers on changing the table in the salon of a Oceanis 400 to a berth, I have the shorter legs
Battery recommendation for a C30T longterm at 8:59pm 07.08.14 Catalina 30 14/3945 I've got a 1990 Catalina 30 Mark II that needs a new pair of batteries. I've been trying to find

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Any advantage to using fiberglass wrap on Yanmar diesel exhaust? Scott T-Bird at 7:02am 08.31.23
Yanmar 3JH3E Cooling Hoses (1) Scott T-Bird at 6:44am 08.31.23 I agree with comments above. The preformed hoses need to be replaced in kind if you want to make ev
Any advantage to using fiberglass wrap on Yanmar diesel exhaust? dlochner at 6:36am 08.31.23 Well, in any case, the exhaust riser that you referenced is the replacement part for the "elbow" on
Any advantage to using fiberglass wrap on Yanmar diesel exhaust? (1) Scott T-Bird at 6:33am 08.31.23 Then of course it makes sense, but you have a Yanmar engine. Sorry I thought you didn't. How were
Gulf Storm Potential smokey73 at 6:03am 08.31.23 I live in Beaufort SC and, at least at my house there was no damage - not even any trees down at lea
Beneteau Oceanis 373 2004 . Fuite d'huile moteur Helene at 5:48am 08.31.23 Just end last year I had my Yanmar 2gm20f bell housing removed by boatyard to replace the leaking o
New to the forum shemandr at 5:47am 08.31.23 Congrats & Welcome. The first thing to do is to rig it up in your driveway (Or other suitable area).
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake smokey73 at 5:44am 08.31.23 @Ralph Johnstone Sorry, I misunderstood your post. The teflon tape/sealant around the ferrule metho
Gulf Storm Potential (1) JamesG161 at 5:34am 08.31.23 Since we did not hear back for SBO members, I assume all went well. @rgranger how did y'all fair?
Fuel Tank, fixing the wood box that holds in place sailme88 at 5:29am 08.31.23 219378219372219373219374219375219377219378219380219382219384 Looks good.. I see that your raw water
Any advantage to using fiberglass wrap on Yanmar diesel exhaust? dlochner at 5:12am 08.31.23 The water injection elbow on a 3JH2E is pretty compact I don't think there would be any significant
THE ECLIPSE IS COMING.... THE ECLIPSE IS COMING JamesG161 at 5:06am 08.31.23 Thought it would be a good way to celebrate Just avoid Aztec Priests.:laugh: Jim...
Weathermax for genoa Ward H at 5:02am 08.31.23 I would think it depends on the quality of the sail you are trying to protect and it's use. Heavy Cr
Beneteau Oceanis 373 2004 . Fuite d'huile moteur Ken13559 at 5:01am 08.31.23 Just end last year I had my Yanmar 2gm20f bell housing removed by boatyard to replace the leaking oi
Weathermax for genoa Tally Ho at 5:01am 08.31.23 No. That's why I'm asking about using weathermax on the foot /leech. Sorry if that wasn't clear. I
THE ECLIPSE IS COMING.... THE ECLIPSE IS COMING dlochner at 4:54am 08.31.23 Yes, the rumors are true, I arranged the eclipse to pass right over my house on my birthday. Thought
THE ECLIPSE IS COMING.... THE ECLIPSE IS COMING patbratton at 4:10am 08.31.23 Are we seeing more eclipse activity because of Global Warming?
Yanmar 3JH3E Cooling Hoses Gary Ryan at 2:56am 08.31.23 Thanks Ralph. In light of me having to remove the transmission to send in for a refurb, I think I'l
New to the forum kappykaplan at 2:31am 08.31.23 Welcome to the forum! @Will Gilmore is your go-to-guy for the Mariner. :beer:
THE ECLIPSE IS COMING.... THE ECLIPSE IS COMING Will Gilmore at 2:28am 08.31.23 Fantastic information, js. Thanks. -Will

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