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Yanmar 3gm30f to Edson pedestal controls reversed Eric B at 8:08am 04.26.13 The Cherubini Hunters 2/998 I have a '78 Hunter 37c with a Edson pedestal stering and a Yanmar 3gm30f motor. The direction contr
reactivating water tanks Bonzai at 7:21am 04.26.13 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 14/8195 Was wondering what you guys would use to freshen on board water tanks that haven't been used for aro
How to remove skylights & windows (1) artboas at 6:24am 04.26.13 Big Boats 6/2555 When your skylight leaks, panic ensues. How to fix it? Under no conditions should you slap on some s
Dinghy davit users.....the outboard? AXEL at 5:06am 04.26.13 Ask All Sailors 20/8139 I'm installing a set of St Croix davits on my C30 this season. It will be supporting my Achilles 9.5
Tachometer Needle (1) SteveB at 4:41am 04.26.13 Big Boats 3/897 Lost the needle on my tach (see photo) for Yanmar 3GMF on my Hunter 34. Anyone replaced just a needl
need advice on C-15 repair Camuteye at 2:16am 04.26.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/760 I just bought a 1975 C-15. Everything appears to be there and in workable condition except the deck
Cat 27, Vanity is thy name (1) Joe at 1:49am 04.26.13 Mid-Size Boats 6/2209 Last year's MSD and plumbing projects still left the compartment feeling like an outhouse instead of
SEQUITUR - The Book Sequitur at 12:24am 04.26.13 Ask All Sailors 11/2278 I have just approved the proof copy of my new book: "SEQUITUR - to Cape Horn in Comfort and Style".
outboard choke assembly seabrooksailor at 11:42pm 04.25.13 Engines and Propulsion 6/2885 I have a 1982 4 horse 2 stroke evinrude that runs like a dream, I got it from a guy who had it on hi
Hunter 37 19880 (1) jerrylawson at 9:32pm 04.25.13 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1152 I have developed a leak at the stern , the leak appears to be from one of the holes , just forward
Installed the pop top struts and... Piotr at 9:22pm 04.25.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 29/4134 I'm a bit underwhelmed. I used Caguy's article about it and the struts went in really easy. It took
towing and launching a 27 4runnerdel at 8:57pm 04.25.13 Mid-Size Boats 0/1214 looking for info on launching a catalina 27. how hard is it to get on and off the trailer?
Dry Cleaning Curtains captcoho at 6:25pm 04.25.13 Catalina 30 2/1163 It's been a while since I had the curtains cleaned. So last issue this spring is to have them Dry Cl
Morgan/Catalina 381 chainplates (1) roderunner at 6:17pm 04.25.13 Big Boats 1/1939 I looked at a 1993 Morgan/Catalina 381 today that I thought might be my next boat. When I did by pre
Topping lift for 26M pewwind at 5:56pm 04.25.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/6979 I purchased a 26M and would like to set a topping lift from the top of mast to the end of the boom.
Is The 352 Prop Rt Or Lt?? What Prop To Get?? knot smart at 5:55pm 04.25.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/1332 hey guys, im almost ready to drop her in the water.. sent the prop out to get reconditioned and th
Explain Bilge - 22 ChattOday at 5:25pm 04.25.13 Day Sailers 2/986 Explain how it hooks up inside. I have a 1977 oday 22. It has the bailing hole in the cockpit that e
attn: R.I. Sailors capejt at 5:20pm 04.25.13 Ask All Sailors 6/1291 Hi all, I currently own a '79 Hunter 33 in CT. Thanks to our state legislature, DIY work in marinas
Lifevest? slowdog at 5:08pm 04.25.13 Ask All Sailors 20/2793 What is your thoughts on a inflatable life vest for a no swimmer was thanking about getting them one
Damn that CNG seadoggie at 4:55pm 04.25.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/998 "New" owner here. Does the male end of the CNG regulator that goes into the tank require a rubber ga

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DX Cup shemandr at 3:52pm 02.09.23 I don't see any "These" there.
I have come to the conclusion garymalmgren at 3:52pm 02.09.23 When we put to sea, we naively imagine that we are masters of our vessel, the ocean and our futures.
Vhf splitter for ais transceiver leo310 at 3:01pm 02.09.23 I installed a AIS system that came with a splitter but, looking at that safety is number 1 I install
I have come to the conclusion rgranger at 2:33pm 02.09.23 You mean he had only the one compass on the boat? Our boat has two hand held plus two portable GPSs
Beneteau 323 Toilet and Holding Tank Question shemandr at 2:20pm 02.09.23 13 gallons is sorta small for a 32 ft boat, isn't it? Worse, 6.5 gallons seems inadequate for me.
Hunter 326 - Yanmar Engine Vibration - New mounts and maybe more?? sesmith at 2:02pm 02.09.23 Yes, reread what Ralph Johnstone said and find the source of the vibration without jumping all over
Hunter 34 - Shore Power Circuit Replacement - Inlet Replacement BigEasy at 1:47pm 02.09.23 My 1988 Hunter 33.5 did not have a shore power breaker, same as kloudie's 34. Good move converting
Evaluating a South Coast 26 sesmith at 1:46pm 02.09.23 Oops. I see you either bought it or lost it to someone else.
Evaluating a South Coast 26 sesmith at 1:43pm 02.09.23 More like $1000! (Bring On/Break Out Another Thousand) :beer: Yes, there is only 1 definition.
Beneteau 323 Toilet and Holding Tank Question Ralph Johnstone at 1:42pm 02.09.23 I would think that if your water system were anything less than 1.5 bar (22 PSI), you wouldn't be ge
Beneteau 323 Toilet and Holding Tank Question BigEasy at 1:40pm 02.09.23 I would appreciate any comments on a replacement holding tank, toilet change, and if the water sys
Vhf splitter for ais transceiver dlochner at 1:30pm 02.09.23 I think I've found the relevant thread for my question. I'm about to purchase the Vesper Cortex pac
Hunter 326 - Yanmar Engine Vibration - New mounts and maybe more?? (2) Breezy1 at 1:28pm 02.09.23 Hate to rain on your parade but no, the prop shaft flange is checked for angularity, run out and th
Evaluating a South Coast 26 sesmith at 1:26pm 02.09.23 Even if you don't spring for a survey, bring along a friend that knows more about boats than you. H
Hunter 34 - Shore Power Circuit Replacement - Inlet Replacement (1) kloudie1 at 1:22pm 02.09.23 Hey, Sam.. On my 34, the original 10/3 wire from the inlet runs between the liner and the cockpit wa
Les Cheneaux (Lake Huron) sesmith at 12:57pm 02.09.23 We have been there in our Catalina 350. We only anchored in that area for a couple of nights as we
I have come to the conclusion Terry Cox at 12:40pm 02.09.23 He could not steer the boat and see the compass at the same time You mean he had only the one comp
I have come to the conclusion rgranger at 12:27pm 02.09.23 Please note my comment was for solo sailing. Still not seeing any connection to age. He could no
Vhf splitter for ais transceiver JoeWhite at 12:22pm 02.09.23 I would install its own antenna and prevent damage to your VHF. Dedicated antenna does not require p
Why paint bottom? dLj at 12:13pm 02.09.23 Is this your first time barrier coating or is this a removal and recoat ? Removal only of existin

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