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Edson wheel size and leather cover? CowboyWay at 6:41am 06.13.23 Catalina 310 8/2194 On my 2000 C310, the leather cover is torn and in need of replacement. Looking at the Edson website,
Centerboard Repair and access drgbanks at 5:07am 06.13.23 Day Sailers 4/1974 Hello everyone, Any words of wisdom working on the center board? It seems as if the lines are not
Diagnosing engine issues - Universal M25 Dave96734 at 7:46pm 06.12.23 Catalina 30 25/4621 Hi, My 1984 C30 has a universal M25 that won't start. It cranks just fine. Steps I've taken so far:
Need Mainsail mast slide fitting size. georgetheleo at 7:20pm 06.12.23 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/547 Im planning on installing Bainbridge " Allslip" sail slides . On First 41S5---- come in diff
What colour Drinky Crow at 3:55pm 06.12.23 Racing 3/1134 should spinnaker sheets be? buddy say red, but....:what:
What is this piece and how do I replace it? (2) AllAboardTahoe at 12:57pm 06.12.23 Mid-Size Boats 5/1426 Hello, first time poster here. I recently purchased a new-to-me 1983 Catalina 30 and I've been enjo
Sense Wire for OEM Alternator V&J at 8:33am 06.12.23 Musings With Maine Sail 10/2264 We have a 1991 Catalina 30 with a Universal M25XP engine. The OEM 51 amp alternator output now goes
Transducer troubles Scott T-Bird at 7:36am 06.12.23 Ask All Sailors 14/1988 I called the B ' G number but they are closed today inexplicably! I finally networked my chartplott
Topping Lift drgbanks at 6:42am 06.12.23 Day Sailers 9/2852 Hello everyone! How close to the top of the mast and on which side should I place the cheek block w
Steps for Replacing my HBW50 transmission with ZF 12M LouBegue at 5:59am 06.12.23 Catalina 310 18/2971 I just purchased a 2016 Catalina 310. One week after purchase, the transmission went bad. I had a
In mast furling main working much better now BroncoJohn at 5:38am 06.12.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/2650 I was having problems deploying and furling my in mast main on our 2002 386 since we purchased her l
Universal engine parts, and maintenance schedule, and dinghy davits? Afraal at 4:22am 06.12.23 Catalina 310 16/2374 Hello Forum! Every time I go to the boat I come back with more questions for you: 1. Is there a we
Keel position from winch view Mike25 at 7:38pm 06.11.23 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1147 If you have a Venture 25 and the keel winch is just inside the companion way how do you monitor the
Balmar 150A Alternator with MC-614 Regulator Issue (1) DayDreamer41 at 7:07pm 06.11.23 Ask All Sailors 19/2541 Hope I can get some insight into the issue I am experiencing. A couple of seasons ago I upgraded ou
S2 8.6 Hardalee8.6 at 6:32pm 06.11.23 Ask All Sailors 3/1060 Does anyone know where I can find an owners manual for a 1986 S2 8.6?
Minor project: new teak companionway step (4) jaysweet at 5:18pm 06.11.23 Ask All Sailors 11/1060 This is just a quick note on a (moderately) quick project I did for our 2004 Hunter 306: a new step
35# CQR needs a new home LouisMK at 5:15pm 06.11.23 Bigger Boats 0/8 35# CQR near Annapolis needs a new home. Any reasonable offer over $45 takes it.
Yanmar Antifreeze Pump Bearing Problem arcadiahunter28 at 4:28pm 06.11.23 Mid-Size Boats 11/1647 I bought my 1990 Hunter 28 ten years ago last month, and during that time I never had hot water that
Should I switch to hank on? morbidfollower at 9:56am 06.11.23 Catalina 22 13/2015 I appreciate the wisdom of this forum. Currently have a full batten loose foot main sail with 2 reef
Yanmar 2GM20F fuel injection pump shims newage1461 at 9:39am 06.11.23 Engines and Propulsion 2/854 My fuel injection pump shims got destroyed when removing the pump. I have not been able to find repl

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Finally a 3D printing project that I like (1) thinwater at 1:54pm 07.20.25
Finally a 3D printing project that I like ShawnL at 1:44pm 07.20.25 It's amazing how something that's not necessarily sharp can still do you in -- I once slipped on som
Roller Furling Line Replacement and Reinstallation Kraffert at 1:43pm 07.20.25 When the sail is furled, with Sunbrella cover shielding the sailcloth, there should only be a one o
Roller Furling Line Replacement and Reinstallation BigEasy at 1:38pm 07.20.25 I've not deployed the jib yet, so unsure how it all works. Memory is a bit sketchy about taking it
WEMA - Diesel Tank Internal sensor (2) sailcapt340 at 1:29pm 07.20.25
Roller Furling Line Replacement and Reinstallation BigEasy at 1:22pm 07.20.25
Identifying Bearings no-name Catalina 22 trailer Tedd at 1:15pm 07.20.25 Trailer wheel bearings in the U.S. and Canada are highly standardized. This article will probably he
Cockpit shower part number Seb6226$ at 1:04pm 07.20.25
Cockpit shower part number twodzusfittings at 12:20pm 07.20.25 Here you go.... https://a.co/d/fESVzT4
LPG System Breaker Tripping Benny17441 at 12:19pm 07.20.25 The solenoid valve is designed to default to close the gas flow when power is lost. There is likel
Electrical charging problem Davidasailor26 at 11:51am 07.20.25 Really would just like to get the problem solved rather than take a course on boat electronics. Is
Roller Furling Line Replacement and Reinstallation (2) Kraffert at 11:41am 07.20.25 It is NOT continuous, it's knotted in the drum and, as shown, after a few wraps (unsure why) I've r
Roller Furling Line Replacement and Reinstallation colemj at 11:11am 07.20.25 Oh! Is this a continuous line furler? That makes a lot of difference. Post a photo or tell us the
Roller Furling Line Replacement and Reinstallation colemj at 11:10am 07.20.25 Update: I've started another thread with this information, but nobody has responded there... I've
Finally a 3D printing project that I like Tally Ho at 11:09am 07.20.25 Greg, You have never had your foresail sheets hang up on your foreward mooring cleats? Am I the onl
Roller Furling Line Replacement and Reinstallation BigEasy at 11:08am 07.20.25 I've taken every screw, pin, etc out of the furling 'drum' and cannot gain access to the knot that
Low-Stretch Halyards actually worth it for cruising? colemj at 11:05am 07.20.25 You must be invested in Dyneema, @colemj. I get that you are a fan, but I think you have taken an e
Electrical charging problem Scott T-Bird at 11:01am 07.20.25 Really would just like to get the problem solved rather than take a course on boat electronics. Is
LPG System Breaker Tripping JoeWhite at 10:58am 07.20.25 Disconnect one of the wires to the solenoid near the tank and apply power as normal. If circuit brea
Roller Furling Line Replacement and Reinstallation BigEasy at 10:38am 07.20.25

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