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Remote Control on Catalina 27 Tymadman at 1:19pm 10.16.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/3 An Alaskan Catalina 27 owner has sent me a video of his autopilot remote control being used from the
Cleaning Diesel fuel and tank Moonraker687 at 11:47am 10.16.13 Ask All Sailors 14/3256 Anybody have any experience cleaning diesel fuel and tank? Jeep Jallade St. Michaels Md
filling large joints gettinthere at 9:17am 10.16.13 Ask All Sailors 12/2175 The shower floor pan has a gap between it and the shower wall of about 3/8". I cannot keep the caulk
Serpentine belt conversion - options? fastback at 7:55am 10.16.13 Ask All Sailors 9/6316 Hi Folks, This summer my regulator and alt went on the fritz - I've rebuilt the Balmar alt and am lo
manual bilge pump rebuild 40" 1985 38.5 First Albert at 7:53am 10.16.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1138 I need some help in finding the type of manual bilge pump that was installed on my 40 1985 First. I
Dripless shaft test scott754 at 7:28am 10.16.13 Ask All Sailors 14/2421 At the Annapolis boat show I was talking to the designer of a beautiful Passport 50 and he did not l
Ballerina Delivery Report rufus1138 at 7:15am 10.16.13 Destinations 3/1895 good morning folks. ive made it back and had time to recover mostly so ill let everyone get their la
Non - Skid Repair jparks at 6:41am 10.16.13 Catalina 310 4/1888 Hello All: I have a 2002 C-310. I have an area of non - skid that needs repair (the size if the r
321 boom vibration AdamCermak at 6:36am 10.16.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/2344 When the main sheet is under load, e.g., under way or bearing down on it to furl the main (in mast),
Oceanis 46 light switches crispin.hull at 12:07am 10.16.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 13/5067 Hi I have recently bought a Beneteau Oceanis 46 and cannot contact the previous owner for this rath
2gm20f factory oil rec. not found anymore Jared1048 at 9:25pm 10.15.13 Ask All Sailors 11/2222 I have a 2gm20f circa 1985. In the manual it says to use Shell Rotella 20 wt for temps between 50-70
Fuel tank sediment/water separator? dutchy at 8:25pm 10.15.13 Big Boats 3/1510 Fuel tank on my H34 is way down in the starboard locker along with my 3 batteries. I plan on draini
Battery Switch (1) kingsailor at 7:44pm 10.15.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 26/3382 Hey all, Would someone please explain the function of the battery switch. What setting do I use w
smelly bilge cherub78 at 6:25pm 10.15.13 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1150 Hi everyone. I have a 78 cherubini27.after repeatedly pressure washing the bilge and all the way ins
Hood Sea Furl 3250 - Parts Urbansailor at 5:55pm 10.15.13 Big Boats 2/4817 When I bought my boat, I noticed that the housing around the furling reel (fairlead and guard spring
Rotted Lazarette Bulkhead unhumble at 5:49pm 10.15.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1662 Hello: I am (hopefully) buying a 1987 Legend 35.5 and have found the bulkhead between the port cock
Replacing mast sheaves Tom11579 at 5:46pm 10.15.13 Big Boats 1/1082 I have a Hunter 40 Legend and the mast and boom sheaves show a great deal of wear. I would like to
Looking to replace interior cushion material kemahflash at 5:24pm 10.15.13 Big Boats 16/3192 We have a 2002 hunter 456, it has the tan ultra leather interior. Any suggestions on if there is a w
Swing Keel timeiabottle at 5:10pm 10.15.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1161 Hi Anyone ever had there swing keel not go down The threaded rod is free and well greased . Dove and
Forward Hatch Gasket - 1987 23' carboman at 4:56pm 10.15.13 Smaller Boats 1/865 I remember seeing where someone had posted here that they found a source for the forward hatch gask

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engine leak antifreeze kloudie1 at 6:56am 05.30.23 There is a block drain valve close to the oil filter, it usually has a short drain hose on it .. The
Marine Toilet Question Sailm8 at 6:53am 05.30.23 We use the single ply from Aldi's. We call it John Wayne toilet paper. It doesn't take crap from a
Stinky 2GM20F Yanmar kloudie1 at 6:46am 05.30.23 The good stuff isn't cheap.. Sound Insulation - Vinyl Foam Barrier Composite - Soundtec \| Fisheries
engine leak antifreeze Project_Mayhem at 5:42am 05.30.23 You can get UV reactive dye at auto parts stores to help trace the leak
Weird Electrical Experience Project_Mayhem at 5:36am 05.30.23 yep, just a guess. The device does appear to have a polarity sense that prevents power up and like
Sealing shaft-log options dlochner at 5:35am 05.30.23 8 hours doesn't sound excessive for the job. It is more than just removing gelcoat and putting some
Window Replacement Installation Advice (3) Project_Mayhem at 5:31am 05.30.23 I'd rather remove VHB than 5200. I'd use a hair dryer or heat gun if I'm not re-using the window alo
New Cat 22 Owner mbaker267 at 4:57am 05.30.23 The swing keel is on my list of many tasks. Yep, all of the wood is gone except some of the upper te
O'day 28 Head Finished sailme88 at 4:28am 05.30.23 I think I know this boat....Is that you Pete?
O'day 28 Head Finished Ward H at 4:18am 05.30.23 Yes, very nice work. uestion about not double clamping the below water line fittings at the Groco v
Sealing shaft-log options Captain Larry-DH at 3:28am 05.30.23
O'day 28 Head Finished Apex at 3:19am 05.30.23 .................. FYI, in case any of you are going to point out that I did not double clamp the
Sealing shaft-log options justsomeguy at 1:47am 05.30.23 Seems overkill for a $6,000 boat. Do it yourself.
Wood stain or varnish Will Gilmore at 10:12pm 05.29.23 You have a little extra wood, so try a couple of samples first to hone in on the best mix. What you
New Cat 22 Owner C_Level at 10:11pm 05.29.23 Thank you for your help. Sounds like refurbishing the interior is definitely doable but will requir
Alden 44 Air Conditioner location capt�nErik at 9:47pm 05.29.23 Where in the Chesapeake are you located? I keep my boat on Scotts creek in Portsmouth
Alden 44 Air Conditioner location capt�nErik at 9:45pm 05.29.23 I have an 82 Alden 44 myself and I just installed an 18,000btu air conditioner/ heat pump under the
Wood stain or varnish MikeHoncho at 9:45pm 05.29.23 Sand it all off. Multiple coats of de-waxed blonde shellac then varnish. Make sure to use de-waxed
O'day 28 Head Finished (2) Ralph Johnstone at 9:06pm 05.29.23 Very nice install. Particularly like the tubing leading away from the vacuum breaker vent before it
Adding a 2nd winch and more zinahewitt at 8:34pm 05.29.23 Spinnaker sheets should go as far back as possible. A BLOCK (don't call them pulley's, please) clip

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