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boknows at 2:40pm 08.01.13
13/2431
This is not a new idea but thought you might enjoy pictures. We had trouble launching our oday 25.
nola2172 at 1:56pm 08.01.13
8/1814
My wife and I have been looking for our first sailboat to buy, and after some research on what meets
Caribbeanknight1 at 1:41pm 08.01.13
13/20966
I realize I am asking a biased audience but I know many here have owned other makes of sailboat. I h
mick hodapp at 1:29pm 08.01.13
6/1900
can anyone tell me what approximate minimum wind speed would be needed to sail a mac 25 ? thanks, m
neilmcc at 11:24am 08.01.13
4/1222
Has anyone used Kiwigrip on the diamond anti-slip surface on a Hunter. The original grey paint is ge
ssardone at 10:36am 08.01.13
5/2761
So I asked about this once before and was advised to get Garhauer parts but before I do I have some
Denis Martin at 10:17am 08.01.13
5/938
What is bonding? How do you know if you boat is properly Bonded. I have a 1979 Hunter30. I bought it
vmaks at 10:09am 08.01.13
3/1301
Universal 11 hp, Diesel: In reading all of the posts the majority seem to cover sail drive. I am pr
PKFK at 9:32am 08.01.13
11/4316
Hi - According to the Yanmar manual, prior to shutdown you are supposed to "Race" the engine: No
rardiH36 at 9:03am 08.01.13
3/1068
This question definitely falls into the "over-thinking" category ... ... Due to batteries, fuel tan
everest500 at 9:02am 08.01.13
S2
4/1647
Hey Guys, my 9.1 is rigged with a yanmar 13hp, the engine is very clean and usually runs perfectly.
Jimm at 8:38am 08.01.13
8/2665
Thinking about over-wintering in Key West area. Can anyone who knows the area share economic, either
joul at 8:11am 08.01.13
S2
15/3457
I would like to install one but dont know wich one yet. my engine is a universal M35B. Any suggestio
Oliverhg at 7:53am 08.01.13
8/1728
We are having problems with the chain not falling away from the windlass when weighing anchor. The c
Stumped   (1)
All U Get at 7:43am 08.01.13
23/2922
Hi all, I had this on my other boat and could never figure out what it was. I thought it went to a
DaveSiegel at 7:36am 08.01.13
5/1831
We just completed the purchase of Harmony, a 1999 Catalina 34mkII (hull #1450), which we plan to sai
Tim R. at 6:31am 08.01.13
2/975
Selden GX(or others) top down asym furler I am looking for any first hand experience with this unit
Captpete12 at 5:36am 08.01.13
2/1835
I recently purchased a 2008 Beneteau 40 and noticed Beneteau uses the "spare" switch on the 12V pane
jorge zlatar at 5:28am 08.01.13
0/701
Dear all I just bought a Oceanis 40 CC and I have to install a new auto pilot. Can you suggest whi
leclaira@videotron.ca at 5:03am 08.01.13
Cal
2/2596
Desperately in need of a solution for a vibration-ratlling-thumping when motoring at certain RPM on

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SS Rod popping sound
dlochner at 2:02pm 06.07.23
If this rod rigging has balls on the ends then it might be that the rods are loose in their slots i
Yanmar 2GM20F (1993)
dlochner at 1:59pm 06.07.23
The service manuals and parts catalog for diesels are often online and free to down load. Try a sear
SS Rod popping sound
rgranger at 1:17pm 06.07.23
If this rod rigging has balls on the ends then it might be that the rods are loose in their slots i
SS Rod popping sound
capta at 1:15pm 06.07.23
If this rod rigging has balls on the ends then it might be that the rods are loose in their slots in
fuel gauge
capta at 1:10pm 06.07.23
I'd think it odd that the light works when the key is off, so perhaps the gauge does too.
Battery Switch Confusion
kappykaplan at 12:56pm 06.07.23
Is it important to keep the house pack batteries all the same? I think so, but others may disagree
Battery Switch Confusion
Dudenhoeffer at 12:54pm 06.07.23
Great thread and learned alot about how my new to me boat's system is wired.... Alternator runs stra
fuel gauge
Rick.johnson at 11:48am 06.07.23
Will be testing it this weekend Thanks Rick
Glow Plug Push Button O'day 28 1985
Stu Jackson at 11:47am 06.07.23
Sorry, I am new to all of this, can I just bypass the meter altogether and see if that is my issue?
fuel gauge
Ralph Johnstone at 11:45am 06.07.23
The "ignition key" normally disconnects all electrical power from the engine so your level should sh
fuel gauge
Rick.johnson at 11:44am 06.07.23
Ok Thanks Joe I will be testing it this weekend Rick
fuel gauge
JoeWhite at 11:41am 06.07.23
Yes, ignition must be on
What's next to be aware of ?
WayneH at 11:21am 06.07.23
A friend of mine tells the story about the time porpoises were playing with his anchor line. Draggin
Help Identifying model
apell at 11:21am 06.07.23
Extremely unlikely to be a 'one off' - 85 of the 26s were made - the photo in the link below doesnt
Help Identifying model
Hollyberry at 10:38am 06.07.23
Extremely unlikely to be a 'one off' - 85 of the 26s were made - the photo in the link below doesnt
Help Identifying model
apell at 10:12am 06.07.23
Yes it does - thought somebody might have add that front one. Right, the little window in front th
Need some help to get my 87 finished enough to get my mast up - All Hands On Deck!   (1)
...3TacksontheWater at 9:59am 06.07.23
Well, I'm sure not happy to read about your dilemma. FWIW, I have either read and/or viewed videos o
Need some help to get my 87 finished enough to get my mast up - All Hands On Deck!
...3TacksontheWater at 9:08am 06.07.23
Well, I'm sure not happy to read about your dilemma. FWIW, I have either read and/or viewed videos o
Help Identifying model
dmax at 8:34am 06.07.23
Yes it does - thought somebody might have add that front one.
Help Identifying model   (1)
Hollyberry at 8:26am 06.07.23
Window pattern looks more like a 26

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