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Seldon GX15 SheridanMae at 11:51am 05.03.14 Ask All Sailors 0/729 We recently installed a Selden GX15 Top Down Furler on our Catalina 36 with a Selden retractable spr
Selden GX15 Top Down Furler SheridanMae at 11:15am 05.03.14 Big Boats 1/2295 We recently installed a Selden GX15 Top Down Furler on our Catalina 36 with a Selden retractable spr
New guy here (1) vthardhatdiver at 11:11am 05.03.14 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1203 Hello forum folks! This is my first post but I have been lurking for a while now. Wanted to say hi,
Oversize masthead sheaves for all line external halyards (2) $tingy Sailor at 10:44am 05.03.14 Catalina 22 2/1970 If you're going to replacing your external wire/rope halyards on your first generation C22 for all r
is this correct for the front and rear stay pins? (1) gitpicker2007 at 9:26am 05.03.14 Catalina 22 8/1483 This is the pin rigging system that came with the 22 I just bought. These pins are holding both the
boat cleaning splax at 9:14am 05.03.14 Big Boats 6/4112 Hello All, I want to share some positive experiences with boat cleaning this past week.
Fuel efficiency gfroch at 8:47am 05.03.14 Mid-Size Boats 4/981 Hi- I've become a partner in an '85 Hunter 31 with a Yanmar 2gm20F, which I believe is a 16hp. C
Marine Navigator App for Android judsonj at 7:30am 05.03.14 Ask All Sailors 8/2245 I recently downloaded the free version of this app on my phone and tablet. It seems pretty nice but
Sea Fire Engine Shut off - Hunter 426DS Ianwinter at 7:29am 05.03.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/708 I had a Sea Fire unit fitted from new (2003). I had to replace the relay unit (located behind the co
Name says it all! clueless1 at 5:55am 05.03.14 Ask All Sailors 73/9906 Good morning! I just want too apologize up front. You see I saw an add in Craigslist for a deal to
Improve steering Mick at 8:55pm 05.02.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1158 Improve Steering System ??? I have the 2001 26X. I replaced the twin rudders with the aftermarket p
What to paint lazarette with... tidal9 at 8:41pm 05.02.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/3571 I have a Venture 22, but also own a Chrysler Buccaneer. The lazarette on the Bucc is pretty dark and
Swing Keels and Salt Water -- New Owner Question mark_swart at 6:05pm 05.02.14 Catalina 22 2/1031 Hello Everyone, I am picking up a 1970 Catalina 22 this weekend. In preparation, I downloaded an own
Looking for Advice on Fixed Portal & Headliner Replacement (7) Doug in Lakeview at 5:26pm 05.02.14 Ask All Sailors 11/5380 Hi, We are in the process of replacing the 29 year old plexiglas portals in our Beneteau First 38.
302 Anchor question (1) Mackaroni at 4:11pm 05.02.14 Bigger Boats 10/2055 I was wondering what sort of setup you guys use for the anchor while under way or in the slip. Rig
a step closer dfrancis23 at 3:59pm 05.02.14 Day Sailers 2/785 Well, at least I'm getting closer to the water geographically! Brought "No Hurry" home from the dry
Raymarine st4000 secondwind410 at 3:27pm 05.02.14 Ask All Sailors 3/1660 Hi I have a raymarine auto pilot that came with the boat I bought. The unit was not installed prope
Beneteau Dishes deckedout at 2:50pm 05.02.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/2163 Does anyone know where you can purchase Beneteau dishes. Tried galley ware and they just have the mu
Sail slides ??? strobeone at 2:05pm 05.02.14 Smaller Boats 4/942 I have a hunter 23.5 and am in need of some new slides and plastic shackles. Can anyone steer me in
Replacement plexiglass companionway sliding cover (3) GeorgiaBII at 1:59pm 05.02.14 Smaller Boats 15/6614 Girlfriends Daughter knocked over my companion way sliding top and it shattered. Where can I get

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Cutter 37 Refit Ralph Johnstone at 8:45am 08.16.23 I've just completed a refit of an '83 Cutter 37. There was endless research and trials to find the
Funny Friday!!! dmax at 8:43am 08.16.23
Cutter 37 Refit PhilaSailor at 8:40am 08.16.23 I used these. Polished Stainless Cleats The holes do not match the holes of sad, faded aluminum an
pros and cons of adjusting valves... rgranger at 8:39am 08.16.23 (a 1960's Plymouth Belvedere with a Slant 6). :oops: I really miss my Plymouth Valiant. Those Sl
Removing "great stuff" foam sealant from inside the mast rgranger at 8:35am 08.16.23 If you look back through the archives, you will find many posts calling for spray foam as the "cure
New rebuilt yanmar starts instantly but small puff of smoke at startup Ralph Johnstone at 8:34am 08.16.23 Run time is only at 20 minutes so rings need to break in - My guess as well. Bit of oil gets thr
pros and cons of adjusting valves... (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:30am 08.16.23 Finding TDC on each cyl can be a pain, but is usually pretty evident when you get it. I rely on "
Oday 20 Restoration Timm R Oday25 at 8:21am 08.16.23 Welcome . As was previously stated we love photos . I've always been amazed by how much differance a
pros and cons of adjusting valves... jviss at 8:17am 08.16.23 In addition to the above quoted by Ralph, in my "youth" - (50 yrs ago) I have dismantled VW engines
pros and cons of adjusting valves... jviss at 8:16am 08.16.23 Biggest beginner risks: not being able to precisely measure the gap with a feeler gauge. This req*
pros and cons of adjusting valves... dave_and_dd at 8:13am 08.16.23 The OP has done all the typical routine maintenance (oil and filter, fuel and air filters, coolant
Latest on NMEA to WiFi? ggrizzard at 8:12am 08.16.23 I go cruising to get away from jargon and technical complexity. Until the industry learns that cruis
pros and cons of adjusting valves... Ralph Johnstone at 8:04am 08.16.23 The bigger risk in my opinion is that something will be done wrong during the adjustment process le
Cutter 37 Refit ggrizzard at 8:03am 08.16.23 I googled 'Ali Express' and all I see is a reference to a Chinese co in the UK for all things. D
New rebuilt yanmar starts instantly but small puff of smoke at startup CamaroMan at 8:00am 08.16.23 3gm30, kind of blue, clears up instantly then runs perfectly.. this engine doesnt have glow plugs so
pros and cons of adjusting valves... Hello Below at 7:53am 08.16.23 1. Read over the procedure on 2.2.2(5) - page 23 of the 3YM30 Serivce Manual. 2. Prepare the engine
Vessel Weather Radar Question JamesG161 at 7:44am 08.16.23 Ships radar can detect precipitation, and doppler radar such as Raymarine offers might be able to a
Funny Friday!!! jviss at 7:43am 08.16.23 As opposed to three sheep and one wolf, but only the wolf gets a vote. Democracy seems much loneli
pros and cons of adjusting valves... jviss at 7:39am 08.16.23 The bigger risk in my opinion is that something will be done wrong during the adjustment process le
need to know ohm of water level for 1997 hunter 310 JamesG161 at 7:20am 08.16.23 so I think I have a bad sensor. This old moving float sensor becomes soaked and does not float . I

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