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H 41 CUTLASS BEARING REMOVAL and SHAFT REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE Valerio at 2:47pm 06.06.22 Big Boats 1/370 I would like to share my troubles that I have encountered while I was on this. First after 17 years
79 C&C hatch cover (1) Wm. Gill at 2:29pm 06.06.22 Ask All Sailors 3/396 One of this year's projects is to fix the drip in my hatch that's ruining the laminate floor (also t
1977 S2 Yacht 8.0 Mast type? I really need a step! Sonofthesea77 at 2:17pm 06.06.22 Ask All Sailors 5/526 Hello Sailors, I've got a 77 S2 Yacht 8.0, that I can't find any info anywhere about what brand/ typ
Hunter 22 keel roller pin (1) Michael K at 10:32am 06.06.22 Parts Search 1/469 My 2013 Hunter 22 with swing keel has a pin to support a roller for the steel cable to lift the keel
Fuel gauge / sender issues NYSail at 8:30am 06.06.22 Ask All Sailors 8/819 So have the traditional sailboat fuel sender with a float. Two wires attach to sender that lead back
Trailer extension rusted in place (2) Scott300 at 6:20am 06.06.22 Catalina 22 5/945 On my trailer for my Catalina 22 is a pole that extends to allow the trailer slide back into the wat
Garmin Wireless wind vs. Raymarine microtalk gateway? Tally Ho at 6:20pm 06.05.22 Ask All Sailors 10/1125
Helm seat on 280 chp at 5:20pm 06.05.22 Mid-Size Boats 9/1006 Just curious of how people are storing their helm seat when they remove it to access the aft platfor
Schaefer 2100 furler bearings PlaneTom at 2:07pm 06.05.22 Catalina 310 5/1035 Many may already be aware of this, but for those who aren't I'll post the info anyway. Our 310 furle
Oday 35 keel bolts bonding allen lofland at 2:07pm 06.05.22 Ask All Sailors 2/254 Cleaning the bilge on our new to us Oday 35 I found several keel bolt plates (washers) that had susp
Rigging Question (1) Tedd at 2:06pm 06.05.22 Ask All Sailors 9/730 I've been fooling around with Sailaway, a sailing simulator, and I noticed a rigging element that I'
Buying a Boat in Mexico (or any country outside of Canada) Prairie Virgin Sailor at 1:14pm 06.05.22 Ask All Sailors 7/1449 I am Canadian. I want to drive to Mexico and buy a sailboat. I do not plan on ever bringing the bo
Oday DS II Mast Needed - Suitable Replacement ? mikeval at 12:47pm 06.05.22 Day Sailers 2/647 Due to a recent mishap, I'm needing a mast for my O'day DS II. Can I go with something of proper le
New Here Catalina 22 1989 wing keel rogerbalz at 9:54am 06.05.22 Catalina 22 10/1366 I have recently got a 1989 Catalina 22 wing keel. Just painted the bottom. Everyone tells me it is a
Solving the "O Sht" Problem (1) artboas at 9:44am 06.05.22 Big Boats 1/472 I love my Selden in mast furler Except getting the sail installed and removed every year. installing*
Trailer for 1976 O'Day 20 CHris F at 8:08am 06.05.22 Trailer Sailors 2/528 I find myself needing a new (to me at least) trailer for my O'Day 20. The one I purchased it with is
Identify the mystery item... (1) Leeward Rail at 7:57am 06.05.22 Ask All Sailors 13/818 This is beside the companionway ,in the cockpit, on l our "new to us" boat. Any idea what it is use
ODay 322 Wire routing reference pix (3) Tin Kicker at 7:16am 06.05.22 Bigger Boats 3/772 Took me a while to find the main left-right bundle route so will put these here for future reference
Should I install a main sheet traveller on b323 ? robsant at 5:54am 06.05.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/604 As per title what do you think? Pros and cons? And if yes, what make / model will fit? thanks.
Traveler line diameter and type on 2002 Beneteau Oceanis 331 arthur.goldberg at 5:34am 06.05.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/1076 Hi All I love the 2002 Beneteau Oceanis 331 I recently bought! But her traveler line is shot. The

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Anyone installed a Balmar Serpentine belt kit on their Universal M25? Hayden Watson at 8:59am 04.21.24 There is more going on then was evident in the other images. Fingers crossed that Balmar steps up t
Outboard gear oil.... Tohatsu 9.8 thinwater at 8:52am 04.21.24 Going to change gear oil for 1st time myself. Plain 80/90 wt or should I use gear oil made for mari
New Electronics - Is this about right? Scott T-Bird at 8:45am 04.21.24 1. He has a below decks motor drive for his autopilot. The red dashed lines in the drawing below
Expected life of a fuel line hose? jssailem at 8:41am 04.21.24
Anyone installed a Balmar Serpentine belt kit on their Universal M25? jssailem at 8:27am 04.21.24 There is more going on then was evident in the other images. Fingers crossed that Balmar steps up to
Universal M25 front V-belt pulley. Hayden Watson at 7:42am 04.21.24 Sold my C30 in 2017 and checking my notes it was 5.125 diameter. I think Balmar has made a mistake.
Anyone installed a Balmar Serpentine belt kit on their Universal M25? (1) Hayden Watson at 7:30am 04.21.24 Thanks for the link. If Balmar does not have the correct size of adapter, I will end up doing what
Update on hose replacement, and follow-up question chriscampbell at 7:12am 04.21.24 I'd fix it, but that's up to you. --Peggie So that hose should be shortened so that it only runs
M-12 Oil Change Randall Schmidt at 7:11am 04.21.24 my mistake, i was facing aft so you are right about me bei ng wro n g abou t starboard
Outboard gear oil.... Tohatsu 9.8 dlochner at 6:50am 04.21.24 Use Marine Oil, it's not that more expensive.
Update on hose replacement, and follow-up question Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:40am 04.21.24 I'd fix it, but that's up to you. --Peggie
Update on hose replacement, and follow-up question (2) chriscampbell at 6:32am 04.21.24 That drawing from your manual only makes my case that boat builders are the WORST sanitation plumbe
M-12 Oil Change Randall Schmidt at 6:18am 04.21.24
Grand Traverse Bay - destinations/anchorage recommendations? john6206 at 6:16am 04.21.24
Grand Traverse Bay - destinations/anchorage recommendations? john6206 at 6:12am 04.21.24 Leland is short trip from traverse city by car. But not by boat! Suttons Bay, Elk Rapids and nort
Catalina 28 steering problem Fred at 6:04am 04.21.24 I purchased my Cat28 MkII (2004) last year and immediately noticed that it pulled quite heavy to por
Universal M25 front V-belt pulley. Bob S at 5:36am 04.21.24 Sold my C30 in 2017 and checking my notes it was 5.125 diameter. I think Balmar has made a mistake.
SUN - fascination (1) JamesG161 at 5:23am 04.21.24 Solar Cycle 25 Power and Life on Earth. Stay tuned for the Sun's impact on ... Tropical Weather
Anyone installed a Balmar Serpentine belt kit on their Universal M25? Bob S at 5:22am 04.21.24 Have you spoken with Balmar? maybe they can exchange it. I installed their kit on my Beneteau and it
Lifting strap blocking JamesG161 at 5:12am 04.21.24 The Blocks were placed there for good reasons. 1) Windy Day Lift 2) Boat weight shift during lift 3

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