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Electrical Ghosts vmaks at 5:58am 07.29.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1175 '83 O'Day, 28 ft: Started with the Navman and Depth suddenly and randomly shutting off. Running the
West Marine down-the-hatch ventilating sail & C27 Loose Ends at 5:47am 07.29.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1634 Anyone out there with a C27 or similar using the West marine down the hatch ventilating sail with an
B361 Water build up under engine when running AllertonHC at 4:52am 07.29.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/1916 Hi I have water build up under the engine when motoring long distances its dry all other times. It h
Gennaker question pcjrusso at 4:40am 07.29.13 Ask All Sailors 6/2042 I have what I was told is a gennaker that came with my Oday 34. Well after 2 years I had time to pul
Corrosion in chain plate fittings (1) PeterWare at 2:42am 07.29.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1049 Looking for advice on the best way to treat corrosion in the fittings attaching the main shrouds to
1983 Hunter 34 Anchor light bulb lnikl at 9:53pm 07.28.13 Big Boats 9/2925 Would anyone happen to know the type of stock light bulb that was used for the Anchor light? I would
Question for Dana Point folks. rfrye1 at 9:34pm 07.28.13 Ask All Sailors 2/1147 Hi y'all. Planning a trip up to Avalon from San Diego in Sept. We usually hustle directly up to Cat
Outboard Mounting Bracket Plate Darkarcher at 7:00pm 07.28.13 Catalina 22 1/1057 Looking for just the mounting plate itself. The outboard bracket I have is fine it just had a woode
bow lights stevieb at 6:57pm 07.28.13 Ask All Sailors 9/2377 Is there a time when only bow lights are used? I have a switch on my nav. panel that says "Bow Light
high thrust prop katana750 at 6:54pm 07.28.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 26/12312 I know this has been talked about before, but I cant seem to find it or maybe somebody can help me w
Jib sheet catching on base of shroud (1) WellerH at 6:35pm 07.28.13 Catalina 310 2/1443 I'm sure many of you have found solutions to the problem of the jib sheet catching at the base of th
Lost trailer 26 bmorr at 6:15pm 07.28.13 Smaller Boats 3/973 I have a friend who lost his H26 trailer (along with his house) in the Black Forest fire in Colorado
Victron BM working correctly? (2) Solstice at 4:52pm 07.28.13 Musings With Maine Sail 4/2239 I finally completed my rewire project and I have a question regarding the BM. I have digital Blue Se
Drain from under engine nestorph at 4:36pm 07.28.13 Islander 2/6160 I had some water accumulate in the basin that's under the engine. I vaguely recall on that on my pr
Aft Berth Storage Concerto at 4:26pm 07.28.13 Catalina 310 6/2021 The aft berth on the 310 is full width starboard to port. It seems to me that the mattress could be
Cruising from Maine to New York City Sailor Sue at 4:21pm 07.28.13 Ask All Sailors 19/2756 We're in the process of buying a boat in Northeast Harbor, Maine, which we will be sailing back to L
Mylar(?) sail repair?? (4) Roadking Larry at 4:20pm 07.28.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/2788 I've got some damage on my genoa. The sail is getting a little long in the tooth but otherwise still
1983 Mariner 5C wont start Skippy at 2:08pm 07.28.13 Engines and Propulsion 1/2715 Hi everyone. I have a 1983 Mariner 5hp (the C model to be exact). The recoil spring broke, so i rep
Keel guide Don Crowther at 11:55am 07.28.13 Big Boats 2/1039 Would any of you have the measurements for the keel guide? I'm working on a trailer and forgot to me
Recoring after unsuccesful "Drill and Fill" Monheganlover at 9:58am 07.28.13 Catalina 22 5/1659 I purchased a 1976 Catalina 22 last year. It is in good overall condition except for some rotted co

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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
Marine diesel engine classes? sailcapt340 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
Advice before I buy C30 G4rs at 5:28am 06.02.23 Thanks Hayden.
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't RoyS at 5:28am 06.02.23 Does anyone have a good elixir to regrow HAIR? No elixir, however, as you get older you become inv
Marine diesel engine classes? xavpil at 5:23am 06.02.23 Mack Boring is a highly credible company. They are the Yanmar Distributors for the East Coast if no
Marine diesel engine classes? Tally Ho at 5:09am 06.02.23
Macgregor 26 pungojim at 4:55am 06.02.23 shipping would make it ridiculously what would you want for it? It is a 26S, thanks for the respons
Possible SmartPlug problem jviss at 4:39am 06.02.23 failure rate is lower than the traditional plug. Although, that may in part be an artifact of the l
Marine diesel engine classes? dlochner at 4:38am 06.02.23 Mack Boring is a highly credible company. They are the Yanmar Distributors for the East Coast if not
Marine diesel engine classes? xavpil at 4:37am 06.02.23
Marine diesel engine classes? garymalmgren at 4:35am 06.02.23 What does the course cost? If reasonable, I say go for it. gary
Spreader bird deterrent lines..... Rick486 at 3:19am 06.02.23
Mast Gate for a 27 Joe at 1:07am 06.02.23 Hi, I have an 1982 Catalina 27 and wanted to see if anyone has experience with the mast gate sold
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem JamesG161 at 9:47pm 06.01.23 A Volvo gauge is $100 :plus: I like OEM stuff. But you repair many things that I don't. Jim...
Advice before I buy C30 Hayden Watson at 9:35pm 06.01.23 The smile may or may not be a problem. The main issue of concern is whether the plywood in the keel
2014 Beneteau 411 Power Jib Winch Question Tally Ho at 7:05pm 06.01.23
Center Board problem bwilldoit2 at 6:35pm 06.01.23 Great pictures, thank you for posting them! Brian

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