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Universal M25 Cuts out after 20 Min Running strangemagic77 at 3:54pm 07.29.13 Catalina 30 4/3170 Have 1985 sailboat with Universal M25 diesel. She fires up just fine but stalls out after running 2
Water heater install Ron-Anne at 2:56pm 07.29.13 Mid-Size Boats 0/844 Well we got the water heater installed last week-end and had problems, I installed the new heater co
Re-plumbing Ice Box Drain DaBod at 2:50pm 07.29.13 The Cherubini Hunters 14/4169 I've been kicking around the idea of plumbing the drain from the ice box so that it connects with th
stuff happens on google earth (1) kpgraci at 2:33pm 07.29.13 Ask All Sailors 11/2382 Google updated the shot of my marina and since I was absent for 9 months my boat is no longer shown
The Venerable RC8D DaBod at 2:08pm 07.29.13 The Cherubini Hunters 10/2421 Hello all, I've been lurking and using this site for information for quite some time and think it
Electric head on a C27 mgandpcbryan at 1:59pm 07.29.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1087 Anyone installed an electric head on a C 27? Problems? Model recommendation?
Need Help WithA Mercury 3.3 Outboard Joe Mullee at 1:32pm 07.29.13 Ask All Sailors 12/10385 My 1999 Mercury 3.3 outboard doesn't get a lot of use, probably about ten times a year. Lately when
Pennant location of centerboard Jose Antonio at 1:11pm 07.29.13 Ask An Oday Owner 6/2316 I am in the process of fabricating a centerboard for my boat (1978 ODay 30). I bought the blue print
Water in the hull - is that normal? mark2 at 11:43am 07.29.13 Day Sailers 4/3353 Is it normal to get some amount of water in the hull cavity of a 170 after a routine sail of a few h
Inflatable Paint capta at 11:25am 07.29.13 Ask All Sailors 1/965 We have a Zodiac Mark ll classic which has been a great tender for us. Though it does not leak at al
Emergency Tiller Jimk at 11:05am 07.29.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/2955 Does anyone have the dimensions and/or a photo for an emergency tiller for an Oceanis 400?
410 Chart Table Shelf jsmac at 11:02am 07.29.13 Big Boats 2/1005 Hi All, I have seen several pictures of some 410s showing a shelf above the chart table. Does anyo
Hunter 23.5 centerboard update Crazy Dave Condon at 10:41am 07.29.13 Smaller Boats 2/1317 I WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS MY SINCERE APPRECIATION AND RESPECT TO MIKE IN CAPE COD WHO HAS SO GRACIOUSL
Leaking Companionway Hatch spadaforaj at 10:01am 07.29.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/765 1981 Hunter 33 with a old style wooden slider hatch - inlaid - looks great - but leaks badly - I'v
storage area below the v berth, 1978 Cat30 rgarrison@gmail.com at 9:49am 07.29.13 Catalina 30 4/1408 I just found out that the area below the v berth in my "78 cat30 is not drained. Can that be true? I
Best Material for Stanchion Gaskets spadaforaj at 9:44am 07.29.13 Ask All Sailors 10/5104 Hi - need to rebed all my Stanchions on an old Hunter 33, and am looking for best material to make m
Buzzards Bay Sunrise Sail Tsatzsue at 9:41am 07.29.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1365 Thought I would share. Mystical sunrise under sail with the crew sleeping, except for Betty the dog.
get B&G repaired on get new brand? tadd5181 at 9:06am 07.29.13 Big Boats 2/1040 The B'G pilot seems to have gone out on my 2000 Hunter 420...what recommendations does anyone have f
1998 Hunter 410 Freezer Evaportator leak jsmac at 9:02am 07.29.13 Big Boats 8/2276 Hello all, As mentioned above, I have a 1998 Hunter 410 with a factory installed water cooled Pola
Raymarine X5 to Garmin 492 connection wcletien at 8:32am 07.29.13 Catalina 30 0/885 I'm still looking for exact wire to wire hook-ups for X5 Auto-pilot to Garmin 492 chartplotter. I h

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Yanmar 3GM30F not starting after fuel filter change NYSail at 3:53am 05.27.23 Thanks for the responses. I did not fill the bowl, tho I was able to purge the air with the lift pu
Ship's Bell jviss at 3:29am 05.27.23 I like bells. I searched for a long time for a genuine bronze bell, chrome plated. They are incred
Sail drive raw water intakes Kings Gambit at 3:17am 05.27.23 Whenever my saildrive sucks up kelp debris/seaweed I back flush it from the inside of the boat. I do
Its funny Friday! Will Gilmore at 2:55am 05.27.23 The marketing person asks the engineer, "so, what am I promoting?" The engineer happily shows the m
Ship's Bell Kings Gambit at 2:50am 05.27.23 I've finally found a VHF that has all the whistle signals built in. The only thing needed is a "hai
Bent stemhead fitting skunther at 9:57pm 05.26.23
Seacock Mystery Crusty Ol Salt at 9:53pm 05.26.23 If anyone is still reading - who would go sailing offshore in this boat? As I said mine is a temp
Need details about this boat rgranger at 9:07pm 05.26.23 I have filed a claim on an abandoned boat in the past. You will need to follow your states proces
Seaward S-600 water heater possible leak jonelli at 9:04pm 05.26.23
Sail drive raw water intakes Captain Larry-DH at 8:42pm 05.26.23 Just out of curiosity for all the enquiring minds out there, install a piece of clear, heavy (stand
Bent stemhead fitting (2) Ralph Johnstone at 8:07pm 05.26.23 I think the bent boom bail (finally remembered the name) is what makes the bow roller look noticeabl
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem Rich Stidger at 8:02pm 05.26.23 If your sensor has one wire, then remove the sensor and wire brush the threads and also where it sc
Ship's Bell Terry Cox at 7:39pm 05.26.23 We have a 6" brass bell that has a removable mount. Normally kept in the salon, but also mounts at t
Seacock Mystery Tally Ho at 7:33pm 05.26.23
Sail drive raw water intakes Ralph Johnstone at 7:33pm 05.26.23 Just out of curiosity for all the enquiring minds out there, install a piece of clear, heavy (stands
Hurricane Season 2023 (1) Tally Ho at 7:30pm 05.26.23 I prefer my hillbilly weather station to most other weather forecasts sts are no better than mine.
Seacock Mystery Ralph Johnstone at 7:24pm 05.26.23 If anyone is still reading - who would go sailing offshore in this boat? Make me an offer I can't
Window Replacement Installation Advice Ralph Johnstone at 7:21pm 05.26.23 Floss and a hair dryer work well for removal. You've got to wonder about someone in Florida in mi
What size headsail for a Hunter 386? Tally Ho at 7:19pm 05.26.23 It might be a good idea to talk to a local sail loft and see what they recommend for your normal sai
Window Replacement Installation Advice Tally Ho at 7:05pm 05.26.23 Mind skipped over the VHB tape. Yes, that would eliminate the need for screws. Did you ever stop

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