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222 Spinnaker Track Question daleyellin at 8:57pm 06.09.14 Day Sailers 1/1074 Ok, I've built my spinnaker pole thanks to the help from the forum. Now it's on to the mast attachm
camcleats on capri 18 sailorsteve1 at 7:24pm 06.09.14 Smaller Boats 7/1984 i just hate the jam cleats the catalina puts on the capri 18 to handle the jib sheets. im thinking o
cdi furler and the catalina forestay sailorsteve1 at 7:15pm 06.09.14 Smaller Boats 1/938 i have been told by capt don that the stock catalina capri 18 forestay is not compatible with the cd
Silicone or butyle tape? (1) HillbillyWanderer at 6:30pm 06.09.14 Catalina 22 14/1245 Replacing the anchor light on my mast trying to decide if I should use silicone or butyle tape. Mayb
Boat drawings - help a kid Indysailor at 5:38pm 06.09.14 Ask All Sailors 3/967 Hi Everyone, With the blessings of our moderators, I have been permitted to post a link to my son's
1995 Oceanis281 engine speed Remivan at 5:21pm 06.09.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/963 I have 17 HP Perkins M20 that only makes 3.5 knots at 3000 rpm. Do I need an overhaul? What other
Fleet 137?? capdabney at 5:02pm 06.09.14 Catalina 22 2/856 Does anybody have the contact info for the folks in Fairhope , AL.??? prefer a couple of numbers.
Fress water level Daddio at 4:54pm 06.09.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/989 Looking for a tip on how to check the fresh water level on a hunter 29.5. I can't seem to access the
1985 hunter 40 we are close to buying fresh water tank crazy frenchman at 4:39pm 06.09.14 Big Boats 13/2037 We are close to buying a 1985 hunter 40. The fresh water tank is what's bothering me aluminum not a
hard windshield measurements jorge zlatar at 3:54pm 06.09.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/884 Hi everyone, I want to fabricate the hard windshield for my beneteau 40 cc 1996. I would like if s
1986 Cal 28-2 Owner's Manual Leenie at 3:17pm 06.09.14 Cal 12/7028 My husband and I recently purchased a pristine 1986 Cal 28-2. The previous owners took impeccable ca
Windlass Selection coach george at 2:34pm 06.09.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1015 What Windlass brand, model, power, etc. works well on your Beneteau 373? I am ready to give up bein
Windlass Joanie43 at 1:54pm 06.09.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/723 I have hunter 1992 43 legend. I purchased this boat about 7 months ago. trying to figure the systems
Wire gauge for masthead light Brian S at 1:41pm 06.09.14 Ask All Sailors 8/5577 Hey, guys, my friend is replacing his masthead light fixture on a 20' boat. It has 2 bulbs so you ca
OK Here it goes, My Running Rigging Upgrades among other thi Barry B. at 1:18pm 06.09.14 Catalina 22 15/11252 My Boat, 1973 C22 #1909, Brighteyes: General Info: I bought my 1973 Swing keel Catalina 22 # 19
Cockpit locker doors - easy tricks? jpeac2 at 1:06pm 06.09.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1653 All - Any easy tricks to keep these open? Usually I just strong arm the door with one hand and d
Drainage in so called liferaft locker on new Oceanis 41-45 TropicalSeattle at 12:58pm 06.09.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/2812 I Find the design of that locker behind the folding transom questionable. That storage always gets w
Forestay Length (1) slowtype at 12:36pm 06.09.14 Catalina 22 4/3425 Hello, I just ordered a new forestay for my Catalina 22. I'm fairly certain the boat is an 87.
center board bushings mmsailor at 11:58am 06.09.14 Smaller Boats 5/956 I am having the line to raise and lower he swing keel replaced and just got a call from the rigger .
overhead leak splax at 11:44am 06.09.14 Big Boats 0/572 Hello, I would like some advice on how to proceed eliminating a leak from the cabin top joint. T

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Help with Low Oil Pressure troubleshoot Ralph Johnstone at 10:12am 07.31.23 I did some research last night and found out the the Universal 25XPB has an Oil Pressure Shutdown s
Old DataMarine instrument ...does it speak NMEA0183? jviss at 10:11am 07.31.23 The DM doesn't have an NMEA183 output. The only thing I can imagine is a microcontroller connected
Aluminum winch on a saltwater boat - Good or bad idea? jssailem at 10:07am 07.31.23 Rich. Lewmar identifies the EVO winch as the evolution of the traditional Ocean Winch that is popula
Life Is Good Tedd at 10:01am 07.31.23 @pclarksurf , I still remember our first overnighter. The first morning was beautiful and serene ju
Kevlar skid plates? Tedd at 9:57am 07.31.23 I've never seen that done on a sailboat but it seems like a valid idea for a swing centerboard like
Solar water heat exchanger gettinthere at 9:42am 07.31.23 Well, I did try the search here and google but did not find anything. But when searching the heilios
Kevlar skid plates? Davidasailor26 at 9:41am 07.31.23
Solar water heat exchanger dlochner at 9:30am 07.31.23 If you already have a pressurized water system, you probably already have an expansion tank. You ca
Solar water heat exchanger gettinthere at 9:27am 07.31.23 Well son of a biscuit! None of the porn sites I searched had that. However, this does not appear to
Help with Low Oil Pressure troubleshoot Afraal at 9:16am 07.31.23 @Ralph Johnstone, sorry a small tip 435 hours. Still low hours but I guess the boat didn't move muc
Solar water heat exchanger JBP-PA at 9:14am 07.31.23 If you already have a pressurized water system, you probably already have an expansion tank. You can
Solar water heat exchanger gettinthere at 9:13am 07.31.23 Here is your answer. not modify it. This took me 5 minutes to find.;) Your friend, Jim... Well
Edson Wheel Storage Don S/V ILLusion at 9:06am 07.31.23
Solar water heat exchanger LloydB at 9:00am 07.31.23 If you want recommendations by experienced users you probably need to state your expected use by amo
Edson Wheel Storage Don Crowther at 8:46am 07.31.23 I once had one of these on a previous boat and, like you, anticipated it going overboard one day so
Edson Wheel Storage Don S/V ILLusion at 8:15am 07.31.23 I once had one of these on a previous boat and, like you, anticipated it going overboard one day so
Aluminum winch on a saltwater boat - Good or bad idea? JamesG161 at 8:05am 07.31.23 ok I can suggest only. Anodized Aluminum is protected by its pre-oxidized surface. Once this worn o
Solar water heat exchanger (2) JamesG161 at 7:55am 07.31.23 Here is the Data sheet for MH-38 and owners manual.
Help with Low Oil Pressure troubleshoot Ralph Johnstone at 7:41am 07.31.23 The engine is a 2000 model and it has 135 hours, give or take a few hours. Just a curiosity here,
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