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Advice BWagner at 2:02pm 01.08.14 Ask All Sailors 13/2086 Hi, I need some advice. I have a through-hull that has begun seeping slightly around the plywood
Latest On Mexican Boat Holds Rick D at 1:12pm 01.08.14 Ask All Sailors 49/9872 Here is a link to the latest news (as reported by a west coast sailing mag editor): http://www.latit
Bottom paint for fresh water Bob4203 at 12:55pm 01.08.14 Catalina 30 21/6660 I plan on taking the old gal out this spring for a fresh bottom and wax, but I never researched what
water ballast tank vent plug lvflier64 at 12:53pm 01.08.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/4128 Hi, Im looking at buying a 26d and noticed that the vent plug is missing, where can i get a replace
safety net Walter Bostic at 11:54am 01.08.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/2120 Is there a net made or a device to cover the hole under the seat to the motor well. I accidently kn
For Those in SoCal re: N2E Rick D at 10:41am 01.08.14 Racing 0/2844 If you are thinking of doing the Newport Beach to Ensenada race this year, and have heard rumors abo
Saying Hello ! (1) 91d28 at 10:10am 01.08.14 C&C 8/3327 New to this forum and wanting to say Hello .. just purchased 1976 C'C 25 Mk1. Only addition I will
Am I Crazy augustmoon at 9:59am 01.08.14 Ask All Sailors 21/2864 My wife would like to retire at the end of 2014. She will not draw her municipal retirement until la
Hunter Packing Gland (1) Warren Milberg at 9:45am 01.08.14 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 0/1095 OEM Hunter white derlin packing gland for 1" shaft. In good condition. Packing is just about new.
In hull transducer/depth sounder 1980 H27 David21149 at 8:59am 01.08.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/5617 Pls advise best/affordable in hull transducers/depth sounders for my 1980 Hunter 27. Hummingbird s
Don't need that hole anymore! 2sticks at 8:18am 01.08.14 Bigger Boats 12/1808 We've been aboard now for close to 2 mos. and the projects are many, varied and actually gettin' don
SH GX 2150 AIS Matrix+ Ken13559 at 7:16am 01.08.14 Ask All Sailors 9/1872 Finally got my SH AIS VHF radio. Setting up now. I need advise. I'm connecting an old Garmin 12XL gp
What motor are you using on your C-22? Gene Neill at 6:54am 01.08.14 Catalina 22 23/3820 I have a choice right now: I own a 1983 Johnson Sailmaster 7.5HP, and a 1987 Yamaha 4HP. Both are tw
recharge your inner batteries, nice TV series sailormanbigd at 5:43am 01.08.14 Ask All Sailors 2/1177 Just recieved an email invite to Latts and Atts tv. If you are feeling down about the weather and no
Venture Cat 15 capnkev at 5:36am 01.08.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/2246 Hi all I just got a Venture Cat 15 straight hull boat. Its in pieces but I have most of the parts. I
Pipe or hose Meriachee at 12:18am 01.08.14 Ask All Sailors 9/1332 We're considering replacing the old piping in the head, and I've read in a number of places that usi
Will the driven coupling really fit? PSR at 10:48pm 01.07.14 Ask All Sailors 15/1909 What a day! I finally looked at the shaft coupling after deciding to replace the shaft (very pitted)
another damn leak found Jared1048 at 8:31pm 01.07.14 Mid-Size Boats 2/1117 so this one is coming out of the port side light fixture. Water is running down the support beam. I
Hunter 49 AC wiring problem. Safety issue. artboas at 8:28pm 01.07.14 Big Boats 3/1749 It is possible that I have the only 49 with this problem, but for all that it takes to verify that y
Lake Ontario Cruises higgs at 7:45pm 01.07.14 Ask All Sailors 9/1413 Last summer we cruised the SE corner of the lake hitting every port from Olcott to Cape Vincent. De

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Stainless Rub Strake Installation Rick Webb at 9:09pm 06.07.23 My link to the drill bit didn't make it into my post. Second try Kobalt Magnetic Screwdriving Bit
Help Identifying model apell at 8:15pm 06.07.23 Exactly...I'm new to this site, but it was my perusal of the model list with identifying letter w
Help Identifying model apell at 8:11pm 06.07.23 The 20 with an added window and transom cutout is a decent guess, but even that was first built in
SS Rod popping sound Hollyberry at 8:07pm 06.07.23 Good stuff!.. safe passage the rest of the way!
Help Identifying model Hollyberry at 8:04pm 06.07.23 right ... the 26 wasn't built til '83
What's next to be aware of ? (3) Will Gilmore at 7:27pm 06.07.23 https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/shopping?q=tbn:ANd9GcQa4f1YSK0Wfbl1yYe18qDVlus9c8Ilai7mya_3lEzmHk
Yanmar 2GM20Y won't run after replacing fuel lift pump. (1) Ralph Johnstone at 7:20pm 06.07.23 If you determine your fuel pump is working you might want to look back at hidden air in the fuel lin
Help Identifying model Davidasailor26 at 7:12pm 06.07.23 The 20 with an added window and transom cutout is a decent guess, but even that was first built in 7
Best Chart Plotter Solution Davidasailor26 at 7:01pm 06.07.23 Interfacing - Im not sure how to get all device to talk to OpenCPN, ie Seatalk, wind depth, Etherne
Best Chart Plotter Solution Screen Saver at 6:40pm 06.07.23 Thanks good to know. Yes one of my proffered options is very similar, but PC not Mac using 15.6" IP6
fuel gauge Ralph Johnstone at 6:36pm 06.07.23 Will be testing it this weekend Thanks Rick Please follow up. The results would be interesting.
Yanmar 2GM20F (1993) Ralph Johnstone at 6:34pm 06.07.23 What is wrong with the water pump? An excellent question. I would expect the raw water pump on
Newbie High Current at 6:32pm 06.07.23 A couple of pointers. When we purchased our first boat, I attended a Power Squadron seminar, which
Yanmar 2GM20F (1993) Tally Ho at 5:48pm 06.07.23 What is wrong with the water pump? Greg
SS Rod popping sound mesmith1122 at 5:48pm 06.07.23 That is correct. It is the stainless steel rod that secures the chainplate. I have been in touch wit
Yanmar 2GM20F (1993) jdrutten at 5:18pm 06.07.23 You might need to double check your engine serial number (on the faceplate at the front of the engin
Best Chart Plotter Solution jssailem at 5:04pm 06.07.23 Anyone using a PC product (such as OpenCPN or equivalent) at the chart table I am using OpenCPN on
Yanmar 2GM20Y won't run after replacing fuel lift pump. MikeHoncho at 3:48pm 06.07.23 sounds like a lot of cranking....consider leaving the inlet valve closed until it starts.
Yanmar 2GM20F (1993) MikeHoncho at 3:43pm 06.07.23 Look it up on Toad Marine. I would assume a new pump would come with a impeller and gasket. There
SS Rod popping sound smokey73 at 2:40pm 06.07.23 I am not sure the OP is talking about rod rigging per se. I think he is speaking of the stainless s

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