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Another Wiring Diagram-Feedback Please (1) Solstice at 10:45am 05.12.13 Musings With Maine Sail 25/10900 Looking for some feedback on my proposed wiring upgrade. Current Setup: The boat came with 2 4D
Groco head jwadd at 10:10am 05.12.13 Catalina 30 2/1039 I recently replaced the hoses and cleared the vent hose to the holding tank on my 1988 Cat 30. I tho
H34 Water Tank Mystery Joe Mullee at 9:53am 05.12.13 Big Boats 15/1442 Let me set the stage. There are two water tanks on the H34 with the aft tank sitting higher than the
Several Questions about Beneteau Oceanis 390 - johnny44 at 8:58am 05.12.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1070 I am looking at purchasing a 1989 Oceanis 390 and am looking for some information. 1) Both Holding
A Shot in the Arm for my Hunter 34 YVRguy at 8:02am 05.12.13 Big Boats 4/1068 So we all hear the comments that some people make about Hunters being inferior and I know there is a
model number dtbender at 7:59am 05.12.13 Big Boats 0/626 Does anyone know the model number of the Adler Barbour refrigeration system the was put into the 200
Happy Mother's Day to all you Mum's Out There! Muscongus at 7:05am 05.12.13 Ask All Sailors 0/703 Fair Winds and a Great Mother's Day to you!
New Toy for "Andiamo" r.oril at 6:57am 05.12.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1867 I bought a Anemometer for my boat. (like I really needed one):D Where to mount it?:confused: Andiamo
Universal Fuel Pump shipwreck66 at 6:42am 05.12.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1004 Anyone know of an electric fuel pump that will work for a model 18 at a price significantly less tha
Is this normal (1) Long Story at 6:26am 05.12.13 Catalina 310 14/2311 Had some snow damage when the weight oh the snow on the shrink wrap rolled the boom and bent the tan
Batteries ifmdalvey at 5:56am 05.12.13 Ask All Sailors 5/1088 This is not your usual battery question, nothing about AGM or wet cells. I was getting my boat fitt
Fuel Tank Sending Device bobcat30 at 4:43am 05.12.13 Catalina 30 12/3779 I replaced the Fuel gauge this spring. When I turned the power on, it registered one time and then s
Powerwash non-skid Deadline at 3:34am 05.12.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/2204 Has anyone tried powerwashing the non-skid to get at those pesky corners and stains? I've tried ever
Need help to install an Inverter in my Oceanis 41 artdogwd at 11:39pm 05.11.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1839 I need some help to install the inverter into my 41,How hard is it to install can I do it myself or
YSM 8 Troubles Middle Island at 11:17pm 05.11.13 Yamaha 13/11354 I'm the proud owner of a Yamaha 25 at mooring in Hong Kong. The YSM 8 is giving or has given up the
What does the bottom of the mast look like on Hunter 26.5? MysticSunCrew at 8:38pm 05.11.13 Smaller Boats 2/1501 We just purchased a 1988 Hunter and stepped the mast for the first time. It seems like something is
Edson steering part. Cable clamp in ped. Chris Patterson at 5:45pm 05.11.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1815 Uh oh. I tore into a 335 Edson pedestal this morning, for a friend that knows little about them. So,
trailer for Beneteau 285 First wing keel fuzzy at 5:14pm 05.11.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/786 I'm looking to purchase used trailerfor my Beneteau 285 First wing keel sailboat located in Lake Tah
My "office" View Yesterday..... (1) Maine Sail at 4:52pm 05.11.13 Ask All Sailors 10/1509 Beautiful day in a Maine working harbor. http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/image/150118545.jpg
Replacing keel line Mick at 4:10pm 05.11.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/968 I have a 01 26X , and think it due to have the keel line replaced. Looks like 5/16 double braid to m

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Yanmar 2GM Tune Up Kit RoyS at 6:07am 02.15.23 Be sure to crank the engine with the decompression lever held open until the oil pressure alarm stop
To boot or not to boot...turnbuckles Crazy Dave Condon at 5:34am 02.15.23 Picture of wrap pins please. Circular rings can and will be snagged as I have been nailed by them
Spades &. Quick Connect terminals Parsons at 5:25am 02.15.23 Personally, for any wet areas (most places on a boat), I use Ancor heat-shrink fittings (Heat Shrink
Superstitous steps dLj at 5:08am 02.15.23 If it's not a gold coin, you are wasting your time... The gods of good fortune would be offended at
Spades &. Quick Connect terminals RitSim at 5:06am 02.15.23 So related to the use of quick connect or even terminal blocks in wet places-- does silicone grease
Ouch! dLj at 5:02am 02.15.23 I am in a municipal marina on Lake Michigan, about 20 miles south of Chicago. I just paid my slip
Fake Documentation Renewal Notice BigEasy at 4:22am 02.15.23 Don't pay the renewal fee. The Documentation number remains with the boat even forever If you
Funny Friday!!! (1) DaveJ at 3:49am 02.15.23 213005
Is There a Bleeder Screw on My Stuffing Box sailme88 at 3:33am 02.15.23 The bolt head is possibly a point to affix a bonding cable....
Is There a Bleeder Screw on My Stuffing Box Marmalade at 3:28am 02.15.23 Looks similar... Water Cooled Stuffing Box
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Superstitous steps FDL S2 at 8:26pm 02.14.23 I'm convinced most of us are somewhat traditionalist when it comes to our boats . After far too lon
DX Cup FDL S2 at 8:08pm 02.14.23 I replaced my jib sheets with Marlow D2 Club lines last summer. The dyneema core is sk75 vs sk78 in
Funny Friday!!! (1) leo310 at 8:06pm 02.14.23 213004
Is There a Bleeder Screw on My Stuffing Box (1) Tally Ho at 7:50pm 02.14.23
Ouch! Tally Ho at 7:42pm 02.14.23 I am in a municipal marina on Lake Michigan, about 20 miles south of Chicago. I just paid my slip f
4JH-2TE oil sender Passage 42 Ralph Johnstone at 7:29pm 02.14.23 I Also found this potential candidate: Oil Pressure Sender for Yanmar Diesels perhaps the best of b
Ouch! WayneH at 7:27pm 02.14.23 My old marina got bought out last year. The new owners are catering to powerboats. Not just any powe
Superstitous steps rgranger at 7:23pm 02.14.23
Water system leak rgranger at 7:22pm 02.14.23 If you can drain any remaining water you might be able to pressurize the lines with low pressure ai

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