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Diesel problem? shemandr at 3:16pm 05.24.13 Ask All Sailors 14/2056 First, it's not my engine. But, I was helping a friend move his boat from the winter yard to his sl
where is ground wire ? Lalibert� Denis at 2:15pm 05.24.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1298 Hey everyone I'm new on this forum I bought last year a catalina 25 and I'm happy to find this catal
where is ground wire ? Lalibert� Denis at 2:09pm 05.24.13 Smaller Boats 2/1396 Hey everyone I'm new on this forum I bought last year a catalina 25 and I'm happy to find this catal
Lewmar 65 Electric Winches capta at 1:42pm 05.24.13 Ask All Sailors 4/998 Has anyone here dismantled a Lewmar 65 Electric Winch? Did you find adequate instructions anywhere?
Mast wiring shanker at 12:37pm 05.24.13 Smaller Boats 24/4800 I checked my mast and steaming lights last night while my boat is still on the hard and ran into som
swing keel pin replacement ancbob at 11:56am 05.24.13 Catalina 22 3/1092 Purchased new housings and pin for the boat and hit a bit of a snag. the aft threads in the boat hul
help removing U bent keel lock bolt jmczzz at 11:55am 05.24.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 50/7650 lock bolt out-need advice/trunk repair ' locking keel Discovered my keel lock down is bent pretty b
New to sailing Spideywi at 11:52am 05.24.13 Irwin 6/3012 I have a 1974 Irwin 28 and have done my first sail in her. I noticed the propeller spins even when t
Speed and fuel range Algis at 11:49am 05.24.13 Mid-Size Boats 10/6124 I just purchased a 205 Hunter 27 with a yanmar 2GM-20F engine. I plan to motor the boat from St. Lou
Bilge Blower for Yam 25 alturaam at 11:42am 05.24.13 Yamaha 10/2703 My bilge blower located under the port aft vent makes a lot of noise when running. My sense is it i
Going rate for surveys SailMaster at 11:28am 05.24.13 Ask All Sailors 3/773 Hello all, I was quoted 14.75 a foot for an insurance survey. That sounds mighty pricey for a ser
Willcox Crittenden head srainmann at 11:18am 05.24.13 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/2415 Im trying to get some information on a Willcox Crittenden ' co toilet. It says type 4,then under th
installing cunningham for a 30 Ben Albritton at 9:22am 05.24.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/2015 Does anyone sell a kit for the cunningham for the Catalina 30? It seems like the bottom block ha
What if i like teak handrails Ben Albritton at 9:17am 05.24.13 Catalina 30 6/1512 Catalina direct is sold out of the 10 loop teak rails. Where could i obtain this product? I know it
Swing Keel "Preventer?" StanFM at 8:00am 05.24.13 Catalina 22 8/1559 OK, this is probably nuts, but I've been mulling over the swinging keel thing for some time now. I'
Hatch gaskets Ken Secor at 7:37am 05.24.13 Catalina 22 8/3055 The forward hatch and lazarette hatches have high density rubber-like gaskets. They appear to ser
Wind Generator Tower Mount Bushings Tim R. at 7:34am 05.24.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1236 I have been searching the last couple of weeks for replacement bushings for my Air Marine wind tower
cabin leak rusted truck at 7:11am 05.24.13 Bigger Boats 3/1023 This is my first boat a 1984 30 ft O'Day, I'm new at this and trying to do everything myself. I have
I have found my leak, and it is... Brian S at 7:00am 05.24.13 Day Sailers 2/1057 My starboard side window. Needless to say, I am not in the mood to pull the boat, so I can remove
Mac bump trailer mod walt at 6:59am 05.24.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1187 there are lots of good ways to deal with this issue, here is one way and what I did (including the n

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Installing Anemometer on Masthead - what should I expect? capta at 10:34am 05.17.23 Perhaps it would be better to have a professional do that installation?
MH40 - Depth Transducer Offset Jim Beck at 10:31am 05.17.23 If you are worried about silt when you are trying to do the handline check, just tie something flat
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:49am 05.17.23 Sometimes the ignition switch seems totally dead but most of the time, she starts right up. Sorry
Thoughts on rail mounted VHF antenna Leeward Rail at 8:55am 05.17.23 Yes ... as long as you don't plan on ever having an actual emergency. Why ? The handheld function
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem JoeWhite at 8:50am 05.17.23 I am with rgranger. Run a temporary wire externally from sender to the gauge and see what hsppens.
O'Day 302 Wheel Suri at 8:39am 05.17.23
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem JamesG161 at 8:32am 05.17.23 Part #15 is part of electrical groups, lights up the Small lights. Jim...
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem Rich Stidger at 8:30am 05.17.23 <snip>This anomaly is reported as first occuring when the engine was in operation. Have you checked
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem Rich Stidger at 8:25am 05.17.23 I have same engine and a more Deluxe Panel.:biggrin: There is a wiring harness with a screwed conn
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem jssailem at 8:24am 05.17.23 Temp issues are a bugger. Sounds like you went through the electrical system side. You checked the s
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem (1) JamesG161 at 8:22am 05.17.23 Here is a picture...
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem Rich Stidger at 8:21am 05.17.23 Don't know if I fit the prerequisite, but here goes. Many, may tides ago, I had a similar problem
Thoughts on rail mounted VHF antenna Gene Neill at 8:17am 05.17.23 That is a brilliant solution. :beer: Yes ... as long as you don't plan on ever having an actual e
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem JamesG161 at 8:14am 05.17.23 I have same engine and a more Deluxe Panel.:biggrin: There is a wiring harness with a screwed conne
Port Townsend, WA Anchorages jssailem at 8:13am 05.17.23 Are you looking for a slip? Availability is always interesting to know.
Fresh Water leak Rick at 8:11am 05.17.23 I had a similar problem. After cutting and plugging lines throughout the boat trying to isolate....
Volvo MD22L Erratic temperature gauge problem Ralph Johnstone at 7:47am 05.17.23 OK, wizards, Don't know if I fit the prerequisite, but here goes. Many, may tides ago, I had a s
Getting Closer to Launch Grudgeon upgraded and Ruddercraft Rudder is Hung Gene Neill at 7:44am 05.17.23 Do those of you that use the Ruddercraft Mast Crutch keep the bottom crutch bracket attached while
MH40 - Depth Transducer Offset smokey73 at 7:40am 05.17.23 If you are worried about silt when you are trying to do the handline check, just tie something flat
MH40 - Depth Transducer Offset smokey73 at 7:37am 05.17.23 Make sure you know exactly where the depth transducer is located on your "sample" MH40 that you are

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