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Running gas out of engine Zephyr2 at 2:39pm 06.03.13 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1284 In a recent thread (dead stick landing) several respondents mentioned the importance of running the
Seaforth 24 owners and potential buyers. gaethllewelyn at 2:32pm 06.03.13 Other Sailboats 0/5381 How many Seaforth 24 owners are there out there, is there a register? I will probably sell mine nex
Renault RC8D Diesel engine parts gaethllewelyn at 2:29pm 06.03.13 Other Sailboats 0/1574 Who has a supply of parts for the Renault RC8D Diesel single cyl engine please? Bearings, pistons (
Shaft log woes Bonzai at 1:58pm 06.03.13 Ask All Sailors 12/2338 As I wrote previously I am having a leaky shaft log repaired. The work was initially estimated at 10
HAPS Kingston Rendezvous June 14-16 Mikem at 1:26pm 06.03.13 HAPS (Hunter Assoc. of Puget Sound) 0/1596 Ok folks, this is June 3 and our Kingston Rendezous is June 14-16. If the food is half as good as i
Adding a beam cleat atroon at 12:48pm 06.03.13 Bigger Boats 20/5546 I've been in a few situations tying up to a slip or alongside a pier where a beam cleat would seem t
Daysailer Parts assistance and manual JediEMT at 12:43pm 06.03.13 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1814 I am new to this forum. I am the Skipper of a Sea Scout Ship near Toledo Ohio. We recently acquire
considering a 27PS fudpeng at 12:34pm 06.03.13 Lancer 10/2730 I am looking at a 27PS for sale and think it will meet my needs. Sailed dingies and cats in my misp
Hunter 26 electrical issues mojobently at 12:32pm 06.03.13 Smaller Boats 5/1770 I am wondering if anyone has a wiring diagram for a H26. I have had my boat a year now and I just re
davits on a h31? Mark Nooney at 12:21pm 06.03.13 Mid-Size Boats 7/1881 Has anyone installed davits on an 80's H31? I found some for a good price not sure if the space is a
shift throttle controls 320 hunter (2002) Randy Thron at 11:00am 06.03.13 Mid-Size Boats 2/1108 Can anyone assist with the manufacture and model for the shift throttle controls for a 2002, 320 hun
Water under v berth in 323 caprice at 10:48am 06.03.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1200 When I fill my 323 with fresh water I sometimes find a small pool of water on the floor just inside
Cabin light fixture bulb replacement stevemylescarinosa at 10:36am 06.03.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1373 Many Thanks in advance. 2000 Oceanis 381 12V screw in bulb - anyone found a replacement?
V-berth storage shelf (3) centerline at 10:23am 06.03.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/2112 after installing the new 140w solar panel on the rear of the boat and the heavy duty motor bracket,
Transducer offset Alvorada at 10:13am 06.03.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/2063 Hoping someone could help...we had to reset our Tridata and that included the depth sounder. We hav
Cutlass bearing wear on H376 reraft at 9:44am 06.03.13 Big Boats 1/834 I have a 1996 376 ' wanted to ask if anyone out there can tell me if they have what i believe is pre
Light Bulb for 1984 O'Day 26 Mast navigation light Dan.Lamont at 9:33am 06.03.13 Ask An Oday Owner 1/972 Need new lightbulb for 1984 O'Day 26 mast navigation light. Don't have the old lightbulb. Does anyo
I blame Mr Maine Sail! topcat0399 at 9:13am 06.03.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1540 For my ohhhh sore fingers! Buytl Tape smoothing and shaping. Gawd I'm sick of the stuff! My deck/an
Ground Wire (2) Rodsails at 7:35am 06.03.13 Big Boats 5/1114 Okay, after 3 owners ' no idea how many different instruments I decided it was time to rewire the co
Oday 22 trailer bunk specs russlmiller at 6:49am 06.03.13 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1921 Hello,Been out of sailing a while and just got a 1973 Oday 22 still in the water. overall pretty goo

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Please critique my masthead antenna! BigEasy at 7:19pm 04.11.23 As VHF broadcast range is mostly determined by height , I'd leave it This is my old antenna, whic
Please critique my masthead antenna! dlochner at 6:23pm 04.11.23 The goal should be to optimize an antenna system to work in the waters one sails. How far offshore
AITA? Racing situation that came up PaulK at 6:17pm 04.11.23 I like the judges in the RIB watching it all. Didn't see anybody actually hitting the mark though.
Please critique my masthead antenna! Don S/V ILLusion at 6:01pm 04.11.23 Here is a good one to use for power and testing. https://www.amazon.com/Astatic-PDC1-100-Watt-Meter
Bottom paint. What have I gotten myself into? Davidasailor26 at 5:14pm 04.11.23 Cracks are just cracks in the gelcoat. No swelling or anything to indicate blistering. I'm going to
Leave the refrigerator on or off? heritage at 4:58pm 04.11.23 I leave mine on all the time. 350 watts of solar and a large battery bank are not stressed by the f
Seeking Correct Small Hose associated with impeller replacement task kappykaplan at 4:58pm 04.11.23 Maybe change fuel filter too? Sounds like a good idea! :beer:
Dried cetol thinwater at 4:45pm 04.11.23 Gentle heat (hair drier or heat gun at a distance) can be very helpful for lifting drops.
Seeking Correct Small Hose associated with impeller replacement task (1) Ran-Dee9229 at 4:39pm 04.11.23 I think your part number 301076 goes to the coolant pump. Since you are talking impeller I assume
Wiring charge controller for solar q's High Current at 4:21pm 04.11.23 Your controller has plenty of margin so it will run cool and be easy to add more panels in the futur
Keel Winch Failure 1984 Catalina 22 pclarksurf at 4:20pm 04.11.23 You mean the keel trunk that's exposed to the water just above the pin and shoe castings? Where the
Lewmar Hatch Gasket Installation BigEasy at 4:18pm 04.11.23 I'd put some liquid dish soap on the gasket and frame as you slide them together. Not sure it will
Beneteau 423 Refrigeration unit location and access Riverdaze at 4:15pm 04.11.23 Thanks, I found itI (the compressor area) . Starboard lazarette has a wood enclosure with a vent hol
Need seawater pump for Hunter 42 Kohler 9.5 KW generator Jim_H42 at 4:07pm 04.11.23 BBC - check out this thread: https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/p42-generator-info.12499277
Please critique my masthead antenna! (1) Tally Ho at 4:05pm 04.11.23
Beneteau 423 Refrigeration unit location and access Tally Ho at 3:53pm 04.11.23 You could look for 2 copper pipes running away from the fridge location (they may be insulated), and
Wiring charge controller for solar q's fred1diver at 3:48pm 04.11.23 I have 2, 100w panels that will be hooked up to a 40 amp controller
Bottom paint. What have I gotten myself into? Justin_NSA at 3:40pm 04.11.23 Cracks are just cracks in the gelcoat. No swelling or anything to indicate blistering. I'm going to
Autohelm st50 speed mixed with Seatalkng network Splendid Isolation at 3:10pm 04.11.23 Thanks Jim and Joker, I'll register on the RM forum and investigate further. I did talk to a tech
Boom Vang Crazy Dave Condon at 3:05pm 04.11.23 @lakesurfsailor can you take a photo of the existing mast foot and mast plate/step at the rear. D

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