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November "Main Brace" is out (1) CaptDon01 at 11:11pm 11.01.13 Catalina 22 0/815 Checkout the National C-22 site for the latest issue of the "Main Brace" publication. Lot's of activ
Diesel Tank crap Mark Maulden at 9:41pm 11.01.13 Ask All Sailors 15/3672 We took delivery of our boat three yrs ago this Feb. It's a 1979 vintage. The VERY first thing I d
12-v battery charger blackdogleader at 7:34pm 11.01.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1181 Where is the battery charger on a 26M MacGregor sailboat? Thanks for your answer, Arthur Fleetwo
Alternator Perkins 4-108 Capt_Sonny at 6:46pm 11.01.13 Engines and Propulsion 5/3619 Just purchased a Endeavour 37 with a perkins 4-108. At time of purchase the alternator was bad, the
Looking for a sailboat by owner Giofish at 6:13pm 11.01.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/1713 I would like to purchase a sailboat 37' - 43' directly by owner. I have had so many bad experiences
main sail slugs raymond james at 5:57pm 11.01.13 Smaller Boats 5/1328 Does anyone know where i can order replacement main sail slugs for my 1993 23.5 ? Any input and or i
Oil pressure and coolant temperature on Oceanis 41 TropicalSeattle at 5:44pm 11.01.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 13/3619 At the instrument panel, does your LCD display oil pressure or coolant temperature? I get warning li
Yanmar Parts? Apex at 5:10pm 11.01.13 Ask An Oday Owner 2/888 I am looking for a thermostat for the YSM-12. Anyone have a website recommendation?
Fiberglass expertise needed dscribner at 4:56pm 11.01.13 Ask All Sailors 7/1304 I'm thinking of re-configuring my icebox. I figure on a mold, mold release, gelcoat and the like. H
Raymarine Auto pilot jimmac99 at 4:29pm 11.01.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/5603 Contemplating sailing to the Bahamas this winter. What are the pros and cons of installing an EV 10
Water in rear storage areas Shannonsailer at 2:12pm 11.01.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 27/6202 I find water in storage areas under large bed at rear of boat. Can anyone tell me where it comes fro
O day 272 need some help Bgjj at 1:45pm 11.01.13 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1308 Can someone tell me locations stands should be on the hull of 1987 272le don't have manual T
Winchmaster Flying Colours at 1:37pm 11.01.13 Big Boats 0/849 Does anyone have a website, need a manual, for a Winchmaster 600W portable electric winch handle.
Lifting a C22 off its trailer ? Milton.Audas at 1:00pm 11.01.13 Catalina 22 10/7227 I have a need to raise my boat off the trailer in order to position it better on the trailer. Sho
Reliability of B&R Rig Boilermaker5175 at 12:51pm 11.01.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/5536 Although I find much to like about Hunter sailboats, particularly for lake sailing/coastal cruising,
Hunter 23.5 decals djpryor at 12:42pm 11.01.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1367 I have a 23.5 Hunter that I need to replace the striping ' decals. Does anyone know where I can purc
New cockpit drain through hulls Minnesail at 11:54am 11.01.13 Catalina 22 8/5278 I have a 1974 Catalina 22 that still has the original cockpit drain setup. I've read here that Catal
question about 15 O'Day's year and model jerryvowles at 11:46am 11.01.13 Ask An Oday Owner 1/831 I have a 15' O'Day Hull No. 3015, Class No. 333 I got this info from a name plate I'm mounting a s
oil and water dont mix patman75 at 10:25am 11.01.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1188 Got a mighty YSM 12, 78 vintage and just blew a head gasket, so sea water in the crankcase. Im going
Cheap Boat Antifreeze funsail at 10:07am 11.01.13 Ask All Sailors 12/2385 It's time for winterizing and the price for RV/Boat antifreeze is getting very high. I have seen a m

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Shaft (2) inkunzi at 1:47pm 06.20.23 Photo of this 1991 1gm10
1991 VP 2003 - coolant seals Ralph Johnstone at 1:47pm 06.20.23 A simple "O" ring seal methinks. If they are soft and pliable as if new, they are re-usable. If
Is it the trim, or is it the sails? Ward H at 1:43pm 06.20.23 "You don't know what you don't know until you do know." The main sail that came with my C30 was stil
Shaft inkunzi at 1:38pm 06.20.23 Hello there is nothing on the air intake or valve cover. I could remove the air cleaner cover and cr
Mast rewire SailorShaggy at 1:34pm 06.20.23 Sounds like frustration from the past owner, jammed mainsail. Jim... no the wind storm in April b
Its funny Friday! (1) rgranger at 1:31pm 06.20.23 217077
Batten Lengths H26 rgranger at 1:29pm 06.20.23 When the batten is cut to size to fit the batten pocket, make darn sure all the ends are rounded an
1GM10 crankcase breather tube vents to atmosphere??? Smells inkunzi at 1:27pm 06.20.23 Hello I looking at the valve cover on this 1991 1GM10 Yanmar. Valve cover does not have a barb to co
Shaft Ralph Johnstone at 1:27pm 06.20.23 I'm not familiar with who's on which side of a 1GM as I have the 2GM but what you're holding in your
B & G Chartplotters and iPads (1) SoSound at 1:26pm 06.20.23
Help finding the right boat rgranger at 1:20pm 06.20.23 J boats has a few as well, like the J100. The J 105 might also meet your needs. :plus:
1975 C&C 33 - Mk 1: Compromised Deck Needs Help - Suggestions Please? rgranger at 1:19pm 06.20.23 (except for the deck which of course is not good) Trees .... are the enemy of a clean boat. I wo
What is this Ralph Johnstone at 1:17pm 06.20.23 Welcome to the site @dcato . You have just connected with one of the best collection of mechanical
1991 VP 2003 - coolant seals (1) Hollyberry at 1:09pm 06.20.23 Ralph... the seals/o-rings circled in red. The bottom one is the 'culprit'... I hadn't meant for tha
Prop shaft seal- what make is it? Hunter27-2 inkunzi at 1:07pm 06.20.23
What is this Timm R Oday25 at 1:05pm 06.20.23 Well..without knowing what engine this is a picture of . Here is my wild guess . That looks like a s
ZF Hurth transmission slipping Ward H at 1:00pm 06.20.23 I had to go with a new tranny to replace my HBW50 because my transmission guy, who used to do rebuil
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L JamesG161 at 12:52pm 06.20.23 Running up to temp, then will cool and top off the antifreeze. Hip hip Hooray !!! Total time fro
Shaft inkunzi at 12:50pm 06.20.23 Hello I meant to add this is 1GM10 yanmar
Mast rewire JamesG161 at 12:48pm 06.20.23 the roller furler is bent/dented. Sounds like frustration from the past owner, jammed mainsail. J

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