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water/salt crystals in the pilots lady at 7:39pm 08.19.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/709 We just bought a 311/2000 and we have a small amount of water and salt crystals in the bow under the
Push Button Starter Switch jrocheleau at 6:39pm 08.19.13 Ask An Oday Owner 20/3816 I have this problem with the push button starter switch on my 1984 Oday 30. I've changed it out sev
Surveyor - Annapolis bbarth at 6:36pm 08.19.13 Ask All Sailors 5/1749 I am getting ready to purchase a used boat that is located in Annapolis, MD. Any recommendations on
Rocker Pump Caperomain at 5:42pm 08.19.13 Ask An Oday Owner 2/994 I just purchased a 1980 25 ft Oday, and the only thing I can find wrong with it is the rocker pumps
Deck to Hull issue (2) Northern Breezes at 5:42pm 08.19.13 Smaller Boats 4/1773 67733.vB 67734.vB What you are looking at is in the bow, starboard side of a 1973 Catalina 22'. I h
keel angle katana750 at 4:53pm 08.19.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1908 I was just out on the weekend and had a look at my keel. When it is fully extended is it suppose to
Widgeon boom. tsomes at 4:50pm 08.19.13 Day Sailers 12/4694 I need to replace the wood at the end of the boom into which the pin on the mast slides into. I hav
Vetus Waterlock Muffler leak Panta Rei at 4:05pm 08.19.13 Ask All Sailors 5/2570 I've just refurbed an O'day 39. Put a PSS drip-less shaft seal and tracked down a few thru hull leak
Universal 5411 deisel Cat36Amoore at 4:05pm 08.19.13 Mid-Size Boats 5/2278 Is it true that the Universal 5411 diesel does not exhaust a lot of water under 150 degrees. I just
America Cup?!!? Don Guillette at 2:38pm 08.19.13 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 30/10539 What do you mates think of the America Cup make up this time?? When I first tuned in I saw guys in S
Raymarine ST4000 Autopilots man-sail at 1:49pm 08.19.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1068 I have a Raymarine ST4000 Autopilots on a 1994 Catalina 28. Currently it is not workiing. I am getti
What is this? (1) PGIJon at 1:41pm 08.19.13 Big Boats 4/1178 I've found 2 things in the H34 dungeon. I only took a picture of this one.. Any idea what it is used
main & genoa tell tale position? andale@1 at 1:14pm 08.19.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1761 I purchased a new main and Genoa with no tell sales. What is a proper positioning for tell tales for
Removing Engine While In Water aaa_jay at 12:31pm 08.19.13 Catalina 30 4/1540 Hello, We had some major trouble with our A4 this past weekend. For the mechanic wh was on the b
Wanted Genoa 115% for H34 Found at Sea at 12:12pm 08.19.13 Parts Search 1/3506 Would like to purchase a lightly used 115% Genoa for a 1984 Hunter 34.
1984 H34 Main Sheet jams Found at Sea at 12:08pm 08.19.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1190 I have a 1984 Hunter 34 and am having trouble raising the main sheet any higher than the second spre
Hunter 27 topping lift Blue Pearl Captain at 11:41am 08.19.13 Mid-Size Boats 6/1592 In a few weeks I'm pulling the Blue Pearl for painting and will replace an old jib furler and forest
mast raising mmikolaizyk@hotmail.com at 10:50am 08.19.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1388 Sometimes My Crew Mutiny And I Try To Raise and Lower My Mast With A BloCk And Tackle(Not Crank TypE
O'Day 30 GaryPond at 10:48am 08.19.13 Ask An Oday Owner 1/866 I am trying to find the range of pricing for an O'day 30, inboard Atomic 15, wheel steering, roller
Exhaust hose total replacement ideas PERK at 10:48am 08.19.13 Catalina 30 9/4802 Our surveyor says our complete exhaust hose ( aqualift to transom ) needs to be replaced due to some

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Marine Toilet Question Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:44am 06.02.23 Fwiw a clog created by an overload of TP will usually "melt" on it's own in an hour or less, even if
Marine diesel engine classes? jssailem at 8:26am 06.02.23 It is all about expectations of the curriculum vs the cost of the program. In a weekend class I wo
I'm picking up a new to me '87 H23 tomorrow. isaksp00 at 8:25am 06.02.23 I don't need any help, but thanks Dave. I dealt with mine a while back.
Marine Toilet Question jviss at 8:22am 06.02.23 everyone - no matter what gender - sits! No way I'm sitting to pee! I don't want to have to pull
Macgregor 26 stickinthemud57 at 8:11am 06.02.23 shipping would make it ridiculously what would you want for it? It is a 26S, thanks for the respon
Marine Toilet Question FastOlson at 8:05am 06.02.23 This one cost $5 ood Sign... as long as the crew/guests actually pay attention. (!) The 'attention'
Advice before I buy C30 Justin_NSA at 7:53am 06.02.23 I'd be more concerned about the mast compression. From what I think I know based on posts here, the
Operating temp Yanmar 3GM30F kloudie1 at 7:52am 06.02.23 Thermostat spec is to start openiing at 160 F and be fully open at 185 F. if you measured 170 on the
Bottom paint. What have I gotten myself into? (1) Justin_NSA at 7:22am 06.02.23 Update on my progress: I rolled 4 coats of Pettit Protect epoxy paint with a 3/16 roller for a smoot
Operating temp Yanmar 3GM30F (8) sailcapt340 at 7:17am 06.02.23 I remembered your post yesterday while I was maneuvering through the marina. About 1.5 hours of run
Possible SmartPlug problem jviss at 7:09am 06.02.23 However, the low numbers might not represent a proper sample set meaning the resulting statistics m
Possible SmartPlug problem dmax at 7:05am 06.02.23 However, the low numbers might not represent a proper sample set meaning the resulting statistics ma
Spreader bird deterrent lines..... dmax at 6:52am 06.02.23 I inserted screws on either side of the mast about 4" above the spreader and then ran a pieces of S
Advice before I buy C30 dmax at 6:47am 06.02.23 Catalina stopped putting plywood in the keel shoe during the 1988 production year so it's possible t
New O'Day 192 owner - Rigging Instructions Squidward at 6:38am 06.02.23 Thank you!!!
Marine diesel engine classes? sailcapt340 at 6:04am 06.02.23 In my case the instructors were former diesel maintenance on ships. From USCG cruisers to tug boats
I'm picking up a new to me '87 H23 tomorrow. Crazy Dave Condon at 6:02am 06.02.23
Marine diesel engine classes? Scott T-Bird at 5:51am 06.02.23 I've heard in the past that their (Mack Boring) course is excellent and far better than just a super
Marine diesel engine classes? sailcapt340 at 5:49am 06.02.23 Glad to set your mind at ease. The instructors in these classes will make you pick up the wrench, t
Marine diesel engine classes? xavpil at 5:40am 06.02.23 You will learn in one weekend. You will take one, two or more key points for your needs, that will

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