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fresh water system replacement dabishop5 at 8:55am 10.31.13 Pearson 5/2979 I've a Pearson 89' 39-2 ' I am so tired of water in the bilge, which should be dry. I have confirme
need a 30 amp westerbeke alternator Charlie D at 8:35am 10.31.13 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1470 need a 35 amp westerbeke alternator Does anyone know where I could purchase a 35 amp alternator for
keel bolt torque pressure rockytopf at 8:15am 10.31.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/4266 Does anyone the what the correct torque pressure should be for keel bolts in a 1998 oceanis 352? Th
Navy 44's Being Sold as Surplus sailingseadragon at 6:48am 10.31.13 Ask All Sailors 16/3194 Last night while surfing the net and looking for stuff I do not need, I noticed that both of the USN
Raymarine 4000 Shop Manual kloudie1 at 5:31am 10.31.13 Ask All Sailors 6/951 INFO: I just uploaded the shop repair manual for the Ray 4000+ . It has circuit diagrams and motor d
fuel filters cherub78 at 4:37am 10.31.13 The Cherubini Hunters 2/772 Thanks you for your insight on the filters.I will follow your advice.
getting my 25 on jack stands Edreder at 11:57pm 10.30.13 Ask An Oday Owner 9/2343 I need to get my 25 onto jack stands and am looking for advice. It's on it's trailer here in Maui. W
New Blog started bletso at 6:40pm 10.30.13 Ask All Sailors 1/1149 I started a blog on the re-fit of our 1979 Globe 38. I originally thought this would take a year, b
Caternary & Chain Maine Sail at 5:49pm 10.30.13 Ask All Sailors 20/3140 Just read an interesting piece on anchor snubbers in the latest Practical Sailor. What really jumped
fuel filters cherub78 at 4:58pm 10.30.13 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1324 Hello everyone, I have a 78 8hp yanmar in my boat and wanted to know if I have to bleed it if I chan
Any advice on installing a Gray Port Knot Flying at 4:04pm 10.30.13 Smaller Boats 4/1271 My H26 starboard side port had three of four dogs broken off when I bought it recently. Bought an ex
Diesel water valve (1) RAD88 at 4:03pm 10.30.13 Ask All Sailors 5/1544 This is a pic of the water valve on my Yanmar YSB12. It has been in this position (open - I think) f
Did i see your boat? Kermit at 3:49pm 10.30.13 Ask All Sailors 0/948 My First Mate and I passed a nice big sailboat on I-81 going south in Virginia yesterday. The hauler
Beautiful day (1) Bill1565 at 2:33pm 10.30.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1233 Cayo Costa in foreground, Boca Grande Inlet, Boca Grande SP far left. Anchored between a Sea
Where to post sails for sale? NewtWattis at 2:33pm 10.30.13 Day Sailers 1/1137 Where is best website to post sails for sale ?? Thanks, Newt Wattis
Infrared Cameras lehigh375 at 1:24pm 10.30.13 Ask All Sailors 12/2223 The newer Raymarine MFD chart plotters have the capability to hook up their infrared camera. Has an
2013 Great Pumpkin Regatta (1) Michael Meyer at 1:00pm 10.30.13 Catalina 310 17/2439 Participated in the Great Pumpkin Regatta this past Sunday. I was expecting 10-15 knots of wind, a
First 325 rudder removal RadiumRob at 12:32pm 10.30.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/837 I have noticed what appears to be a brown water stain running down the leading edge of my rudder and
anyone with experience sailing around pine island cape coral allen-deckard at 11:03am 10.30.13 Catalina 22 3/1363 I'm looking at a house on pine island fl that has is canal front without bridges. Anyway anyone w
Oday 240 Head lastblink514 at 9:36am 10.30.13 Ask An Oday Owner 10/2169 Hello All, Just bought an Oday 240. Moving up from a Catalina 22. She looks completely set up for

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What diesel engine is this on my new-to-me 1978 Catalina 30 jssailem at 9:09pm 05.04.23
Rigging- Has anybody seen this? gfcng at 8:14pm 05.04.23 Thanks all! Very informative, well worth the time spent registering to sailboatowners.com.
Old bilge: water in keel xavpil at 7:53pm 05.04.23 The kind of repairs you are suggesting cannot be properly addressed from outside the boat with a li
Cat 30 Windlass PeteT at 7:03pm 05.04.23 Thanks John: Helps a lot. You guys have answered many questions !!!!
rop-In LiFePO4 Batteries - Be an Educated Consumer dlochner at 6:45pm 05.04.23 I'm running a powersport battery. This brand has been around for a while. They wouldn't be if they
What sealant to use? Leeward Rail at 6:44pm 05.04.23 So, I'm all ears. If you have suggestions I'd be glad to read them. Data is easy.. all the products
Alternative to bimini Davidasailor26 at 6:43pm 05.04.23 We also have Captains Navy with no significant heat issues. On very calm days very close to the canv
rop-In LiFePO4 Batteries - Be an Educated Consumer deminimis at 6:31pm 05.04.23 I'm running a powersport battery. This brand has been around for a while. They wouldn't be if they w
What sealant to use? Dave at 6:25pm 05.04.23 I've heard the call. From the Admin perspective it is who has the credentials to post a meaningful s
Life's Most Infuriating Moments Hello Below at 6:15pm 05.04.23 Ralph your local chandler should be able to bring these in given the above Jabsco p/n.
rop-In LiFePO4 Batteries - Be an Educated Consumer Hayden Watson at 6:13pm 05.04.23 On that point, my Suzuki is EFI. It does not actually require a battery to run. My assumption is th
rop-In LiFePO4 Batteries - Be an Educated Consumer (1) Hayden Watson at 6:04pm 05.04.23 I have posted this before but it is good to repost it here. This is the from the spec sheet on my c
What sealant to use? MikeHoncho at 5:59pm 05.04.23
Life's Most Infuriating Moments Rick Webb at 5:49pm 05.04.23 Jabsco 30648-1000 \| Fisheries Supply
Cat 30 Windlass jssailem at 5:44pm 05.04.23 The Vertical windlass will draw the chain in wrap it around the windlass 180 degrees and spit it out
Bow chocks justsomeguy at 5:42pm 05.04.23 Thanks. You might get some chafe gear on there.
Cat 30 Windlass jssailem at 5:42pm 05.04.23 Look at the Lewmar V1or V2 windlass depending on the weight of chain and anchor. You can rotate the
What sealant to use? Dalliance at 5:29pm 05.04.23 Damn. I am saving that post. I wish more people realized the details you put in that post. Unfortu
The bilge is not the lowest point on my 373... any suggestions to sort it out? BigEasy at 5:06pm 05.04.23 How about a dripless shaft seal? Dry bilges are great: The 373 should have a Volvo "dripless"
rop-In LiFePO4 Batteries - Be an Educated Consumer deminimis at 4:55pm 05.04.23 On that point, my Suzuki is EFI. It does not actually require a battery to run. My assumption is the

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