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Rebedding bobstay chainplate Statler27 at 7:44am 04.23.13 Mid-Size Boats 5/3288 Hi All, I had to pull the bobstay chainplate this spring to replace the backing block that was on
Catalina 22 boom vang and other questions kito at 7:16am 04.23.13 Catalina 22 3/2737 I am taking off work friday to take her out for my second voyage. I didn't bother with the boom vang
Stereo Upgrade (3) JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 5:38am 04.23.13 Catalina 310 11/2128
Ice box leaking. The Garbone at 5:35am 04.23.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/820 The bottom of my icebox appears to be leaking. Over our last vacation we noticed it was dripping f
Inspect Pivot Bolt on Mac 25 fwild3 at 5:12am 04.23.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1073 Any suggestions/experience on inspecting the pivot bolt on my 1984 Mac 25? The owner's manual says t
Proper Cockpit and Deck cleaning rs8684 at 5:09am 04.23.13 Day Sailers 7/5118 At this time of year, we are all into the cleaning, waxing, and buffing of our bodies for the summer
Xantrex Charger wiring Ken13559 at 4:34am 04.23.13 Ask All Sailors 20/3175 I bought a new 40A 3-banks Xantrex Charger Truecharge2 4012. However, I've only 2-banks of batteries
How to fix cracked trunk??? (1) MC26erik at 4:25am 04.23.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/4565 How to fix cracked daggerboard trunk??? PLease see image made from the bottom in to the trunk front
rudder question Grizmaster7 at 10:00pm 04.22.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/2500 I just bought a Macgregor 26 with what I think is the original rudder. When we pulled the boat out o
c30 bow light topside at 9:04pm 04.22.13 Catalina 30 0/947 Catalina 30 1988 tall rig no power to light buzzd wire from circuit breaker to light ground (black)
Pros and Cons of lifelines Cincy020 at 7:19pm 04.22.13 Catalina 22 16/6049 What are the benefits and draw backs on lifelines for a 22? All of my sailing would be on an inland
Hunter 290 questions jlenox at 6:59pm 04.22.13 Mid-Size Boats 4/2388 Hello all, I am looking for some information regarding the H290. Can anyone share any positive and
Wheel model for a 1978 Hunter 30 robwalten at 6:55pm 04.22.13 Mid-Size Boats 4/1090 What brand (Edson?) and model wheel did Hunter use in a 1978 H30?
Foam in mast Boatalec at 6:42pm 04.22.13 Catalina 22 7/2499 Picked up a 1974 22 footer in the fall. I saw the thread on adding an anchor light. Since I will be
Looking for O'Day 322 Tally Ho at 6:17pm 04.22.13 Ask An Oday Owner 9/1292 I have been eyeing the O'Day 322 as the best layout I have seen in a mid-80's vintage boat in my pri
jib sail dims. for 1972 15 cat Bob Preece at 6:13pm 04.22.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/944 I have 1972 15 ft venture, I need to find jib sail size. I couldn't find size for 15 ft. any help wo
Dumb question. Joe Roc at 6:12pm 04.22.13 Ask An Oday Owner 1/762 How does one post photos in a thread?
fuel gauge on when main circuit is turned on? dive7mmwet at 5:06pm 04.22.13 Ask All Sailors 3/975 We have a 82 Catalina,got her home today from her frozen in marina up north and running threw the el
Had to share (1) r.oril at 4:47pm 04.22.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1309 I found this 1985 Catalina 30 for my friend to use as a live aboard and coastal cruiser. She had a g
Interprotect Bottom Piratenorm at 4:44pm 04.22.13 Catalina 30 3/1104 OK all, the snow's gone, weather is improving and it's time for me to complete my bottom restoration

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yanmar 4JH4-HTE dificult to start smokey73 at 6:24am 01.26.23 yanmar 4jh4-hte (110hp) with M200 monitor system, it turns prefect with key start, battery voltage
yanmar 4JH4-HTE dificult to start miguelgdelrey at 6:24am 01.26.23
yanmar 4JH4-HTE dificult to start miguelgdelrey at 6:21am 01.26.23 The Yanmar M200 is an 887.8 Horse Power commercial diesel engine. https://www.maritimepropulsion.
yanmar 4JH4-HTE dificult to start (1) miguelgdelrey at 6:15am 01.26.23 The Yanmar M200 is an 887.8 Horse Power commercial diesel engine. https://www.maritimepropulsion.
yanmar 4JH4-HTE dificult to start miguelgdelrey at 6:14am 01.26.23 not a glow plug problem...
yanmar 4JH4-HTE dificult to start (1) miguelgdelrey at 6:13am 01.26.23 What is de M200? I'm guessing that you are operating in a warm climate, and we won't need to discu
Portable Generator as a Backup Power Source Don S/V ILLusion at 6:11am 01.26.23 Nothing wrong with prudent use of a portable generator as long as you use common sense. Most use th
yanmar 4JH4-HTE dificult to start miguelgdelrey at 6:06am 01.26.23 Yanmar M200 in a Hunter 49? 887.8 HP should move you along nicely unless you sink from the weight?
yanmar 4JH4-HTE dificult to start (1) miguelgdelrey at 6:00am 01.26.23 The Yanmar M200, beside being 888 HP, is also a miracle as it runs on no fuel if the solenoid is st
What is This, Anyone Need One? rgranger at 5:55am 01.26.23 I am going to stuff it deep into the next boat that someone is selling. It'll be a head scratcher f
Marine Head to Water Ballast Tank? Crazy Dave Condon at 5:53am 01.26.23
Crack on rudder rgranger at 5:51am 01.26.23 :plus: I'd use a grinder to open that crack up to convince myself it wasn't something more than a g
Portable Generator as a Backup Power Source dlochner at 5:42am 01.26.23 An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Portable generators on boats is a poor idea. They a
Yanmar engine console - yuck nitrogenase at 5:30am 01.26.23 I have the black yanmar faceplate (eBay $75) but need to repair/replace the $922 white console. Will
Yanmar engine console - yuck mermike at 5:28am 01.26.23 I mdight have misread your post. The black instrument bezel is a Yanmar part. Is that the part you g
yanmar 4JH4-HTE dificult to start smokey73 at 4:59am 01.26.23 This is my guess too. But to troubleshoot more it would help to know exactly what the symptoms are
Solar panel question/Recommendations TheBigDeal at 4:51am 01.26.23 I'm confused by the 87w/12w rating on your fridge. You listed 288.0 WH, which is 12w 24H. 12 wat*
yanmar 4JH4-HTE dificult to start SycloneDriver at 4:45am 01.26.23 ........... The solenoid requires power to allow the fuel rack to open. If the solenoid had sta
lithium battery conversion Andiamo 34 at 4:38am 01.26.23 Hard to say for sure without knowing more about your wiring layout. It certainly sounds possible th
What is This, Anyone Need One? kappykaplan at 4:31am 01.26.23 Is that evil? Nah . . .

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