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Whining sound Lost Parent at 8:47am 09.22.13 Ask All Sailors 11/2290 I have a 1982 Catalina 30 When under 3/4 to full power on the engine there is a loud whining soud f
What is your dream boat? (1) weinie at 8:00am 09.22.13 Ask All Sailors 78/13765 Every once in a while I found myself wondering which boat I would buy if I could comfortably afford
Water cooled refrigeration system running all the time Go For It at 7:58am 09.22.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1016 I recently purchased a 1994 Beneteau Oceanis 400. The boat came with a frigomatic Freezer and Fridg
Captain in a box online system CABixler at 7:44am 09.22.13 Ask All Sailors 8/4985 I have sailed for many years and am really thinking about getting my captains license for many reaso
Sew Clean Product vmaks at 7:41am 09.22.13 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/10068 So, my 30 yr old Grocco toilet and lines are being replaced next spring (our next sailing season he
Speedometer "Paddle Wheel" stuck CABixler at 7:35am 09.22.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/4399 General Question to the group: Season is running down here in Chicago. Lake Michigan has zebra musse
Topping lift adjustments Tobydaisy at 7:05am 09.22.13 Catalina 22 6/2075 I am thinking of installing a boom topping lift on my new to me C22 '74. How often do you make adju
ST40 sounder does not display anything, knot meter stuck 0.0 wagemaker at 5:03am 09.22.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1115 I recently purchased a 2005 Hunter 25. I believe it has the original knot meter and depth sounder o
Got a call from the yacht club... (1) finding41 at 10:19pm 09.21.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1691 It is nice that we volunteers to call the membership. (Our club runs on volunteers! Except for a few
Undersized primary winches??? Butch23065 at 6:15pm 09.21.13 Big Boats 2/1127 Has anyone changed to larger winches on a 41 AC or DS or has anyone upgraded to electric winches?
Sail repair letsgo at 5:53pm 09.21.13 Big Boats 3/1131 A rather large gust of wind jibed my mainsail and ripped it along the stitched panel. The rip follow
C30 1987 mkii wiring question (2) Jethro411 at 4:56pm 09.21.13 Catalina 30 4/1444 Hopefully these images upload. I'm having trouble figuring how the AC should have been wired if done
electrical problem bobbyd44 at 4:34pm 09.21.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1398 I have a 1980 Hunter 27 that is currently experiencing an electrical problem. Whenever I switch to
winterizing fresh water tank dvantong at 2:45pm 09.21.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 11/3419 On a Beneteau 321 there is a threaded pickup water tube in the holding tank, has anyone winterized t
Sail track thaeni at 2:16pm 09.21.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1070 I'm thinking of adding a "sail track" next year. If anyone has installed one I would appreciate any
3GM30F Cooling Hose Replacement sailcapt340 at 1:46pm 09.21.13 Big Boats 6/2056 I am planning to replace all the cooling water hoses on my 2000 340 (3GM30F). By cooling hose I mea
Stanchion rebedding question tdammon at 1:41pm 09.21.13 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1710 This question is probably answered somewhere, so if anyone could point me to the right thread, I'd a
Emergency tiller templec at 12:47pm 09.21.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1889 I am looking for an emergency tiller for an older Beneteau 1st 38, any help would be appreciated
Boom diameter on Capri 16.5 (PIC) (1) Picflight at 12:18pm 09.21.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1317 Looking for the boom diameter for a Catalina 16.5 Capri. I was wondering if I can mount a GoPro Rol
Water faucet jimmac99 at 10:15am 09.21.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1485 My 26M came with a sink but no faucet or fresh water storage system. I would like to add one. Does a

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Steps for Replacing my HBW50 transmission with ZF 12M Ward H at 9:18am 06.12.23 I agree that removing the transmission for rebuild and reinstalling is just wrenching. Replacing wi
Steps for Replacing my HBW50 transmission with ZF 12M Hollyberry at 9:17am 06.12.23 I did remove my transmission while floating and do have a PSS shaft seal. The weight of the prop an
Non Skid; Black Spots Scott B at 9:13am 06.12.23
Balmar 150A Alternator with MC-615 Regulator Issue jviss at 9:13am 06.12.23 starting 14.9 for bulk, stepping down to 14.7 for absorption, the finally to float voltage of 13.5.
Steps for Replacing my HBW50 transmission with ZF 12M Calif. Ted at 9:11am 06.12.23 A friend just had to do this with his mkii C30, he'd had original trans rebuilt about 12 years ago a
Need help: Mold in Toilet jssailem at 9:10am 06.12.23 The problem with using vinegar on a boat, on uneven surfaces, and wood is the residue from the vine
Is it the trim, or is it the sails? Ward H at 9:06am 06.12.23 Why is it that sails take up second fiddle to the auxiliary power. Perhaps is that they are not as
Steps for Replacing my HBW50 transmission with ZF 12M dlochner at 9:05am 06.12.23 Also....if you're doing it afloat and if you have a dripless shaft seal (PYI or similar) you need t
Balmar 150A Alternator with MC-615 Regulator Issue DayDreamer41 at 9:03am 06.12.23 A great philosopher once said "when something seems contradictory, question your premises." There
Steps for Replacing my HBW50 transmission with ZF 12M (2) dlochner at 9:02am 06.12.23 @dlochner On my C30 the 12M would require major work. Was it easier on your Sabre? This was a job
Steps for Replacing my HBW50 transmission with ZF 12M Hollyberry at 8:57am 06.12.23 Also....if you're doing it afloat and if you have a dripless shaft seal (PYI or similar) you need to
Sense Wire for OEM Alternator jviss at 8:57am 06.12.23 I will defer to @Maine Sail on this topic, but, yes, the alternator is grounded via the engine block
Doesn't hurt to ask jssailem at 8:48am 06.12.23 @dennisv You have been given great advise... The key is to match the track with the car (width and d
Balmar 150A Alternator with MC-615 Regulator Issue jviss at 8:44am 06.12.23 A great philosopher once said "when something seems contradictory, question your premises." There a
Balmar 150A Alternator with MC-615 Regulator Issue DayDreamer41 at 8:43am 06.12.23 How about a photo of the shunt wiring? Where is alt B- wired? I won't be to the boat until tomorr
In mast furling main working much better now JamesG161 at 8:39am 06.12.23 Please read this link completely. In mast 'piece of crap' furling system I mastered my In-mast fur
In mast furling main working much better now JamesG161 at 8:36am 06.12.23 I will try a test by bypassing the sheaves and rollers by running the outhaul and furling loupe abo
Balmar 150A Alternator with MC-615 Regulator Issue dlochner at 8:33am 06.12.23 Alternator output fuse? the fuse for the regulator or the main DC fuse? - I haven't check the fuse
In mast furling main working much better now BroncoJohn at 8:27am 06.12.23 Thanks for the information. It looks like the remaining friction problem I have is with the sheave
Balmar 150A Alternator with MC-615 Regulator Issue DayDreamer41 at 8:24am 06.12.23 Do you have a service disconnect on the alternator? Did you check the alternator output fuse? Eit

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