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Cant shake winter - went to Arizona last week, still snowed! (2) holdech at 8:10am 03.08.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1533 Snow and sleet at the Grand Canyon. lly but was getting pelted with sleet taking this pic. 7287
Barometer / Air Conditioning KenKindrick at 6:27am 03.08.14 Big Boats 12/3613 Will air conditioning affect a barometer?
Running lights soireeiown at 5:35am 03.08.14 Ask An Oday Owner 5/993 Hello: I am having trouble finding a new solenoid or the part that you place the light in of my for
Should I ground my mast to the keel? msmalter at 5:23am 03.08.14 Musings With Maine Sail 17/17609 I have a Catalina 28 that is not bonded. I've read the ABYC recommendation as well as many other art
Boom roller reefing pacerow at 4:05am 03.08.14 Ask All Sailors 8/6023 Just purchased a 32' Irwin which has a boom roller reefing system. Does anyone know the sequence to
Large boat purchase Jimifive at 8:28pm 03.07.14 Ask All Sailors 21/3073 Hey Guys, I have a question that's probably been ask hundreds of times.. What kind of boat do you
Stuck prop. Suggestions? Roadking Larry at 8:21pm 03.07.14 Ask All Sailors 14/1772 I'm trying to pull the prop on my '76 Cal 2-27 prepatory to replacing the cutlass bearing but not ha
Top down furller sempre amantes at 5:21pm 03.07.14 Big Boats 1/927 Have a colligo marine top down furller and works realy we'll and con be used with a electric winch o
What color ...... woodster at 5:18pm 03.07.14 Ask All Sailors 21/1938 ...should a compass light be at the helm.....red,green,or blue or maybe even amber what will serve u
gooseneck casting repair/replace enoon at 3:32pm 03.07.14 S2 8/1838 The goosenec casting on our boom has two tabs, and ours broke off on a rough day. We're not sure who
Shorter or longer rudder from ruddercraft.com? Hunter 260 Audrius at 2:39pm 03.07.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/965 Recently I broke the rudder on my Hunter 260, while sailing the rough weather. I'm looking to buy th
Moving on jsalley at 2:26pm 03.07.14 Catalina 309 Group Forum 12/5748 Well, I went and did it. I sold my C309 after a wonderful 7 seasons, and will be replacing it with a
Catalina 34 Air Conditioning mark6405 at 2:10pm 03.07.14 Big Boats 4/6141 Thinking about installing an HVAC in my 1988 Catalina 34. Any thoughts on sizing? I live on the Gul
O'Day 1967 Outlaw information nouyang at 1:26pm 03.07.14 Ask An Oday Owner 3/3052 O'Day 1967 Outlaw information - Suitable for extended voyage Recently found an O'day 1967 boat, whi
O-day 240: Strength ratings of the stays and turnbuckles? LoveTwoSail at 12:56pm 03.07.14 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1250 Does anyone have information on the original stays and turnbuckles for the O-day 240? I am lookin
Gelcoat cracks SeaMoore at 11:32am 03.07.14 Big Boats 4/1340 I have a 2003 Hunter 356 that has gelcoat cracks. Most of these are shallow (maybe a dozen) and just
Hot Water Heater Urbansailor at 9:49am 03.07.14 Big Boats 6/1748 Now that I have running water, thanks everyone!, I'm moving on to generating hot water. Can anyone m
New dinette table for hunter 376 Johnmcshea at 8:51am 03.07.14 Big Boats 1/703 Any ideas where I can get a new or good condition used main salon dinette table for a 1992 Hunter 37
hull damage from oxidation remover ? Bill Greenberg at 8:38am 03.07.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1038 I've been using Meguire's oxidation remover followed by two coats of Meguire's wax on my Catalina 28
Hunter 34 compression post problems. (3) petemoyer@hotmail.com at 7:43am 03.07.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/6356 I think* I have a compression post problem on my 1987 Hunter 34, at least that is what the signs po*

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Diagnosing engine issues - Universal M25 jviss at 8:51am 06.13.23 Thanks Ward. That's exactly what I got from the OP's description of what he did to clear any air f
Diagnosing engine issues - Universal M25 Ralph Johnstone at 8:48am 06.13.23 Doesn't the engine need to be cranked for the injector pump to pump fuel? Thanks Ward. That's ex
Modification of a Catalina 320 for solo sailing Scott T-Bird at 8:40am 06.13.23 David, Thanks for opening this thread, it's a good discussion. I single hand my 320 frequently and
Edson wheel size and leather cover? Don S/V ILLusion at 8:00am 06.13.23 remove and measure the existing cover. measure the wheel diameter at various points to determine if
Merit 22 owners RussC at 8:00am 06.13.23 So cleaning out the boat this last weekend from the previous owners (always an interesting treasure
Where to find Engine Guages Nav Pod Mike Mc at 7:31am 06.13.23 I ordered the EP162, I'll let you know if size is right next week. The gentleman at Nav Pod was very
Merit 22 owners Centex at 7:07am 06.13.23 So cleaning out the boat this last weekend from the previous owners (always an interesting treasure
2007 Hunter 2007 Rudder and Tiller alignment JamesG161 at 7:01am 06.13.23 As you mentioned I don't think rudder will drop because of the rudder stop. No, it is the Single b
2007 Hunter 2007 Rudder and Tiller alignment JamesG161 at 6:55am 06.13.23 I assume our next step is tried to loose those three bolts see if allows some sort of adjustment T
Transducer troubles rgranger at 6:52am 06.13.23 - all the zip ties I'm going through! ... ugh! Gorilla tape works well for this also...but it lea
In mast furling main working much better now rgranger at 6:46am 06.13.23 I've only ever used in mast furling on a charter so I should probably not weigh in but... it seems t
Screens for Windows JRT at 6:26am 06.13.23 I ordered these from Catalina Direct along with some maintenance stuff and they plugged in seamlessl
Mast step Crazy Dave Condon at 6:21am 06.13.23
2007 Hunter 2007 Rudder and Tiller alignment bdincer at 6:20am 06.13.23 We do not think anything on the picture is bent.. It is solid steel.. We are really wondering about
Wood stain or varnish jssailem at 5:57am 06.13.23 I cleaned up my hand rails that were victims of years of abuse. I was not looking for perfection jus
Centerboard Repair and access drgbanks at 5:54am 06.13.23 I bought my 1987 O'Day Daysailer 3 in the fall. It's my first boat. I've not been on the water yet
Diagnosing engine issues - Universal M25 jviss at 5:45am 06.13.23 Be careful. High pressure diesel is dangerous. It can penetrate your skin and poison you, in addit
Centerboard Repair and access Will Gilmore at 5:38am 06.13.23 Some people have been successful at pushing the CB down, through a hole in the top of the trunk. If
Diagnosing engine issues - Universal M25 sailme88 at 4:56am 06.13.23 Dave, in order for the engine to fire it must not experience any back pressure. Back pressure happe
Diagnosing engine issues - Universal M25 (1) Ward H at 4:00am 06.13.23 216782 This is the bleed screw on my M25XP. It should bleed any air out of the injector pump. Is y

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