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Electrics Intermittent on Cat.30 neilcarroll at 6:03pm 05.27.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/1722 Recently on my 1987 Catalina 30 the electrics began to be intermittent. When the radio and NAV were
Ha Ha - not funny kamper at 5:48pm 05.27.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 16/1719 Not sure if this has been discussed, but I suggest no Baja Ha ha event this year as protest against
New to me 40.7 yachtsman at 4:07pm 05.27.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1152 Any info appreciated. Upgrades etc. Dare I say keel repairs! Still have the Hunter 260 tho. Fan
shift cable on 376 Mark Juetten at 3:59pm 05.27.14 Big Boats 5/1531 I believe it is time to replace my shift cable on our hunter 376 1996 year . I hope someone knows th
New Trailer for the Mariner supercub at 3:49pm 05.27.14 Day Sailers 0/613 My trailer is rusted out, I was thinking about a Venture aluminum bunk trailer, 21 ft in length, 298
bottom Paint John11936 at 3:27pm 05.27.14 Mid-Size Boats 2/897 Getting ready for new bottom job. Did the sand blast and epoxy barrier coat last time. I plan to pow
Question for the brain trust (2) Phil Herring at 3:00pm 05.27.14 Ask All Sailors 23/2661 These winch covers were new in August of 2013 and have been on the boat one winter. This looks li
Solar vent bedding/sealant Cest La Vie at 2:40pm 05.27.14 Musings With Maine Sail 15/3741 I am about to replace an aging Nicro stainless solar vent in my forward hatch. As the proper hole i
Ovens amontem at 2:32pm 05.27.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1002 Does anyone have any places where I might search for oven parts for my 1986 Beneteau First375Electro
Propeller Change amontem at 2:30pm 05.27.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/961 I have a 1986 Beneteau First 375 with a 28 HP Volvo Penta 3 cylinder engine. I wish to change out my
An arctic voyage. (1) lokiii at 2:29pm 05.27.14 Day Sailers 2/1249 What is my wife dressed for on a sunny California day?
masthead wind vane dfrancis23 at 2:24pm 05.27.14 Parts Search 1/1140 Looking for a masthead wind vane that will work with my simrad is20 wind Guage. Anybody have one or
Cheapskate waste tank vent filter (2) Ken Cross at 2:01pm 05.27.14 Ask All Sailors 6/1734 I'm posting this here knowing it may belong in the holding tank area. I put it here because I felt m
Hunter 29.5 rig tension chitradurga at 1:58pm 05.27.14 Mid-Size Boats 3/1459 Is there a general rule of thumb for tensioning the rig on a Hunter 29.5 used mostly as a day sailer
6" Recessed LED Light Fixture Wisp at 1:55pm 05.27.14 Big Boats 19/5199 So I had a burned out 6" recessed LED in my daughter's cabin. When I purchased a new one to replace
Manual Bible Pump Question s/v Sweet Laraine at 1:50pm 05.27.14 Catalina 30 6/1547 Manual Bilge Pump Question My '76 30 just had the manual bilge pump die. Unrepairable. I'm thinking
Windlass installation Hunter Legend 37.5 LegendAiry at 12:46pm 05.27.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1819 Looking to install an electric windlass on Hunter Legend 37.5. Does anyone have recommendations or
gauges tzuelke at 11:41am 05.27.14 Mid-Size Boats 1/947 I could use some help. This weekend I emptied the holding tank on my Hunter 27 and everything work
structural question caseylpz at 11:06am 05.27.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/760 The bulkhead wood that supports the bed in the front of my 84' H23 is rotten and moldy. If I remove
broken screws on catalina 14.2 barry suydam at 10:26am 05.27.14 Smaller Boats 4/1034 I recently purchased an older capri 14 (1989) One of the screws is broken that holds the centerboar

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Engineering Issues kappykaplan at 10:26am 07.03.23 Saw this on the news this morning - not a good thing! Fortunately, no one was injured.
Transducer medium? kappykaplan at 10:20am 07.03.23 All things tend to leak a little as they age.:biggrin: I resemble that remark! :facepalm:
Pendant Choices jssailem at 10:17am 07.03.23 Best discussion I have seen regarding a pendant on a mooring was done by Maine Sail. It is not jus
Pendant Choices shemandr at 10:15am 07.03.23 Here is what I'd be looking at: https://www.westmarine.com/mantus-anchors-universal-mooring-bridle-s
Transducer medium? jssailem at 10:15am 07.03.23 No. Mineral Oil appears to be the product most used. You might try and find the site of the leak. I
crystline build up jssailem at 10:11am 07.03.23 Ralph, One of the theory's about my engine seizing was that raw water got into the cylinders and ru
Fresh water leak GeorgeC at 10:05am 07.03.23 danb2k ....I am not familiar with the sink setup on a Catalina 36. My 30' O'Day has a 1-1/2" hose ru
91 hunter 30t waste tank layout Sailgunner at 10:04am 07.03.23 Been may years since I had my 30t. I did replace the waste tank with a custom 22 gallon tank. I had
Good Boat? 1995 HUNTER 29.5??? Alan K at 9:55am 07.03.23 Excellent quality vessel. Ours had traveler atop the cabin. Although not very long, the traveler w
Yanmar 2gm fuel lift pump leak Ralph Johnstone at 9:32am 07.03.23 My work scenario, do it, then do it again the right way! Some people here prescribe to the work m
crystline build up Ralph Johnstone at 9:25am 07.03.23 white crystalline substance = SALT But how does it get there ? Unless it's in liquid form and dr
Yanmar 2gm fuel lift pump leak dandelang at 9:25am 07.03.23 You nailed it the first time! Leaking around the gasket where the fuel pump attaches to the engine.
91 hunter 30t waste tank layout (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:20am 07.03.23 Get a helpful friend...
st 4000 and rudder position Ralph Johnstone at 9:16am 07.03.23 I guess I'd be in the super hi-tech category. :biggrin: Or just one-upmanship over the next guy :
Yanmar 2gm fuel lift pump leak (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:13am 07.03.23 I'm not leaking any fuel, just oil pushing past the dipstick. OUCH. Don't meant to piss on your
Sails and Stack Packs Hayden Watson at 9:12am 07.03.23
Weather forecast... jssailem at 9:04am 07.03.23 Hey Cruisers. I know I am not yet with you on the water, but at the least I can share a bit of weath
Yanmar 2gm fuel lift pump leak dandelang at 8:27am 07.03.23 Wouldn't it be leaking fuel, if the gasket was an issue? I'm not leaking any fuel, just oil pushing
91 hunter 30t waste tank layout (2) jssailem at 8:08am 07.03.23 I am not sure I would rely on an internet recommendation to cut a bulkhead. Sure your boat was a f
Hunter 23 gets a little water around the keel bolts. TGKENT at 7:55am 07.03.23 Currently located at Shuswap Lake in BC, CAN - though it hasn't been in the water for some time

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