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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 4/2235 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 2/6159 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 6/2019 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 19/2743 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 3/2787 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 2/1038 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
Hunter 45 Berth sheets gatch53 at 8:26am 07.28.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1153 Hello my dad just purchased a a hunter 45 and we were attempting to find sheets for the berths. Does
Number of Poles - Volvo Penta 2002B - Alternator JRacer at 8:18am 07.28.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1404 Does anyone know the number of poles that the stock alternator on a Volvo Penta 2002B diesel motor h
It Can Happen To You Sailgunner at 8:07am 07.28.13 Big Boats 15/2307 For the second time this year the boat I was on was hit by lightening. In May it was my boat outsid
Solar panel locations? LawyerBob at 6:48am 07.28.13 Islander 2/3844 Greetings all. Will be getting a '76 I28 shortly. Since she will live in a mooring (ie no shor
Foresail Cover sizing DAVA390 at 6:23am 07.28.13 Ask All Sailors 8/1685 In accordance with the latest Admiralty Decree, I`m researching and purchasing a cover bag for our j
Raymarine 2kW radar no returns w/in 0.860 nm - clues? (3) jviss at 6:20am 07.28.13 Ask All Sailors 0/2161 Greetings, I just installed a used Raymarine 18" 2kW radome. I have an R70 display, the green sc
SJ7.7 on FaceBook.. tsheie at 5:12am 07.28.13 San Juan Sailboats 0/10125 FYI--if you're on Facebook, there's a Group called "San Juan 7.7/26". Join us-- it's easy to share
Old Hickory Lake to Kentucky Lake zpeteman at 9:31pm 07.27.13 Ask All Sailors 6/5405 Wondering if anyone here has tried making the trip from Old Hickory Lake (Tennessee) to Kentucky Lak
were are my pictures going Lost Parent at 7:21pm 07.27.13 Forum Help (Site Talk) 4/11380 I posted pictures thre times and they show up on my end and later they are gone ????
Narragansett Bay questions BillyO at 6:36pm 07.27.13 Trailer Sailors 8/3837 Hi, I'm thinking about maybe bringing my 13' ZUMA down to RI. I live in Western Massachusetts so I f
Hardware Lost Parent at 5:50pm 07.27.13 Ask All Sailors 13/2930 Trying to build this step and trying to identify the hardware that holds step to deck ...owner lives

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engine leak antifreeze Tally Ho at 7:07pm 05.30.23 I am going to get a small mirror and try to see the back of the engine. That seems to be where the
Possible SmartPlug problem Davidasailor26 at 6:49pm 05.30.23
Marine Toilet Question Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:29pm 05.30.23
Installing Anemometer on Masthead - what should I expect? shemandr at 6:08pm 05.30.23 For the education of the forum, do you think you could have done the task from a bosoms chair?
engine leak antifreeze CharlieAnn at 5:52pm 05.30.23 I am going to get a small mirror and try to see the back of the engine. That seems to be where the l
Possible SmartPlug problem jaysweet at 5:48pm 05.30.23 The last few fires in the marina were smart plugs. I do not know the details. Over time with my la
1998 Hunter 376 Greg Mott at 5:48pm 05.30.23 Hi Rich, Thank you so much for getting back to me. This looks a lot like the crack I have at the b
Continupus mainsail furling danm1 at 5:47pm 05.30.23 If the line is moving freely through the mast winch then chances are it is too thin or too slippery,
1998 Hunter 376 Terry Cox at 5:47pm 05.30.23 Hi Greg, Rich offers some sage advice. Lots of discussions on this site regarding cracks in the keel
O'day 28 Needs a New Transducer (Airmar P79?) Clutch Cargo at 5:37pm 05.30.23 Have you thought about installing one that shoots through the hull, eliminating any holes........My
O'day 28 Head Finished Clutch Cargo at 5:34pm 05.30.23 I think I know this boat....Is that you Pete? Could be......LOL
O'day 28 Head Finished Clutch Cargo at 5:33pm 05.30.23 Regarding the double clamping and length of the barbed fitting, ABYC only recommends double clamping
Possible SmartPlug problem Mark Maulden at 5:32pm 05.30.23 The last few fires in the marina were smart plugs. I do not know the details. Over time with my las
Possible SmartPlug problem jaysweet at 5:09pm 05.30.23 Not replacing a standard shore power cord based on one report of a failure in the absence of a defi
Sealing shaft-log options (1) ricksoth at 4:59pm 05.30.23 Here is the stuffing box alternative - plastic parts just for conceptualization. Bronze version beh
Raymarine Autopilot Problems (ST4000+) Tally Ho at 4:58pm 05.30.23
Sealing shaft-log options ricksoth at 4:52pm 05.30.23 Dave, how is creating an epoxy plug inside the tube just past (behind) the stuffing box cap replace
Slow sump pump with backflow Tally Ho at 4:48pm 05.30.23 Glad you got it sorted out. Jabsco is pretty proud of that pump! Hope it works out well for you.
engine leak antifreeze Tally Ho at 4:42pm 05.30.23
Sealing shaft-log options dlochner at 4:36pm 05.30.23 By using a small portion of the tapered wood plug trimmed to "just barely" slide down the tube from

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