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perkins m30 Reg23 at 1:34pm 11.27.13 Mid-Size Boats 1/1225 where is the oil sensor located, I can't find it.
thinking about a Cal 36 miatapaul at 12:44pm 11.27.13 Cal 3/7311 Hello, I am thinking about looking at a 1969 Cal 36. She looks to be in good shape, and is set up ve
Acoustical foam Nereussailor at 12:37pm 11.27.13 Ask All Sailors 11/1556 I'm looking for a reasonably priced source for acoustical foam like the product used in the engine c
propane safety willsnow at 12:21pm 11.27.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 20/7205 seems like the majority of us use a basic camp stove that runs off propane bottles. im wondering wha
Hatch sizes Beneteau 331 bigman99 at 7:37am 11.27.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/2351 An someone tell me the hatch sizes in both the main salon and v-berth on my boat? It's away for the
When to tighten keel bolts (if ever)? JohntheJayhawk at 7:12am 11.27.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/6966 We are refinishing the sole in our 28.5 and that process has 'revealed' the keel bolts. Is it sensi
Anyone near Titusville? Bonzai at 6:25am 11.27.13 Ask All Sailors 1/758 Hey guys, am looking for a go-between to inspect a used item located at a marina in Titusville. I wo
Oceanis 31 Lifting Keel version? zoya at 5:58am 11.27.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/9156 I am interested in an Oceanis 31 with a lifting keel. Any owner of such a beast who could provide m
What size Wisker Pole seadaddler at 4:47am 11.27.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/780 I have been doing some racing here with my sailing club and need to get a wisker pole for my 2007
Dissimilar metals Tree at 12:04am 11.27.13 Ask All Sailors 18/2581 On my 45 year old classic plastic, the tiller is attached to the rudder rod with two pieces. On to
Tattoo Yachts Factory Visit (2) Eric Jacobsen at 7:46pm 11.26.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/3444 Hi folks, as a former (26d) and current (26s) Mac owner visiting parents in Stuart Florida (with my
5411 won't start jakez at 7:28pm 11.26.13 Catalina 30 13/2351 My 5411 won't start. Engine seems to crank fine. Voltmeter for battery is good. I do notice that
Engineless sailing capta at 4:48pm 11.26.13 Ask All Sailors 18/3634 Am I too sensitive? Every time I read on a forum that those who sail without an engine are the only
O'Day 22 port locker access Pianobob at 4:29pm 11.26.13 Ask An Oday Owner 10/1469 As a very recent 1st time owner of my 1978 O'Day 22, I have recently taken her out of the water. I h
HAPS Dinner Nov 23, 2013 Mikem at 1:54pm 11.26.13 HAPS (Hunter Assoc. of Puget Sound) 0/4526 Brian and Mary Scott hosted a truly delicious meal for 26 Hapsters in their lovely home atop Cougar
Sell my M17 and get a Hobie Sailing Kayak? (3) sailingandsuch at 1:00pm 11.26.13 Ask All Sailors 19/7356 Yes, that is what I am thinking I may want to do..... Should I sell my beloved Montgomery 17 and ge
rewiring my mast Jim Eller at 12:48pm 11.26.13 Catalina 22 2/1043 I just ordered a new wiring harness for my catalina 22. I am assuming that I an use a couple of str
Sail mag DJN51 at 12:11pm 11.26.13 Ask All Sailors 29/3382 Just got my new issue of Sail mag,Look forward to getting it to kill the winter blues.After going th
Water in engine oil ronjh28 at 11:27am 11.26.13 Catalina 30 5/2574 Hi, have a Catalina 30 1981 with the 2 cyl. diesel. During hard healing water will back flow into th
Linear drive for a legend 35.5 windwagon at 9:35am 11.26.13 Big Boats 13/3378 I am thinking of upgrading my Raymarine wheel pilot to a new "type 1" linear drive. If you have upgr

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Sunbird Battery Box (1) Project_Mayhem at 1:29pm 04.18.23 What are you powering with this battery? if using it for a motor, how far do you travel per outing?
Start Battery for Kubota Based Engines Scott T-Bird at 1:25pm 04.18.23 That is SOME excavator! (are you laying 60" diameter pipe? :biggrin:)
More efficient way to clean gears? Project_Mayhem at 1:07pm 04.18.23 I think I might have just passed the decade mark. I'm pretty disappointed, I'd hoped ONE of you wou
C-18 or P-18 which would you reccomend? Project_Mayhem at 1:02pm 04.18.23 I had a Starwind 19 which is a sister ship to the P18. Jim Taylor did an awesome job on the interior
Rust color in Antifreeze buddybear at 12:54pm 04.18.23 Not much. The rust needs to be agitated by the moving water when the engine is running. As long a
A lesson on winches brockangelo at 12:51pm 04.18.23 @danooxnard I'm happy to report that I've been able to get help and got the trailer tongue extension
How many of you have satellite beacons or satellite phones when out on the ocean? brockangelo at 12:37pm 04.18.23 Yeah, that was a fun day for me... :facepalm: I did a write-up after the fact. The moral of that sto
Doesn't hurt to ask (5) Richard19068 at 12:35pm 04.18.23 Some years ago I bought just the blocks and control ends from Garhauer to modify the traveler system
How many of you have satellite beacons or satellite phones when out on the ocean? dlochner at 12:35pm 04.18.23 You'll be all set when the next great flood comes. :biggrin:
How many of you have satellite beacons or satellite phones when out on the ocean? (1) brockangelo at 12:31pm 04.18.23 It does hurt a little when you are laying thousands of dollars for things you hope to never use.
C-18 or P-18 which would you reccomend? dlochner at 12:28pm 04.18.23 Lol!!! The C-18 has nice lines and it feels really solid. Guess that's the one you should buy. Bo
C-18 or P-18 which would you reccomend? SmallBoatGuy at 12:23pm 04.18.23 Lol!!! The C-18 has nice lines and it feels really solid.
Looking for recommendations for Porta Pottie with MSD Project_Mayhem at 12:22pm 04.18.23 :badbad:You missed an opportunity to use this emoji....:poop: awww crap! :poop::poop::poop::poop::
C-18 or P-18 which would you reccomend? dlochner at 12:21pm 04.18.23 When you drove away, which boat did you cast a lingering eye at? That's the one to buy. :cool:
How many of you have satellite beacons or satellite phones when out on the ocean? dlochner at 12:20pm 04.18.23 See that's what puzzles me about this situation I linked to about the missing sailors. I'd have gue
How many of you have satellite beacons or satellite phones when out on the ocean? brockangelo at 12:16pm 04.18.23 Yeah, I wonder if this just boils down to "over-confidence in the hired crew" and the "collective ex
How many of you have satellite beacons or satellite phones when out on the ocean? BigEasy at 12:06pm 04.18.23 See that's what puzzles me about this situation I linked to about the missing sailors. I'd have gue
How many of you have satellite beacons or satellite phones when out on the ocean? brockangelo at 11:55am 04.18.23 It's not clear to me from the article if this boat was new to them, or if they were bringing it back
How many of you have satellite beacons or satellite phones when out on the ocean? brockangelo at 11:50am 04.18.23 See that's what puzzles me about this situation I linked to about the missing sailors. I'd have gues
Yanmar in '79 37c monocerosin at 11:45am 04.18.23 Wow, this incredibly helpful. I was definitely scratching my head at some of the things you mention.

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