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Coastal crew resources? Bonzai at 7:57pm 05.06.13 Ask All Sailors 16/2086 I am looking for ideas/advice on how to locate good crew for coastal trips this summer. I intend to
430 rub rail removal Navicula at 7:04pm 05.06.13 Big Boats 0/794 after reading lots of posts about finding mysterious leaks........I have found mine, and it is comin
Adding oil pressure and water temp gauge rgtet at 7:00pm 05.06.13 Big Boats 5/1918 I'm thinking about adding a few engine gauges to the pedestal on my H380, specifically ones for wate
How Do You Pull Wire Through A Pulpit??? (4) Rick D at 6:36pm 05.06.13 Ask All Sailors 18/7720 OK, so in the first photo is an image of the underside running lights wire feed into the bow pulpit.
need a broker in the mysyic area noanker at 6:08pm 05.06.13 Bigger Boats 13/2460 I am going to put my O'day on the market. does anybody know of a good broker in the area ?
Diesel in the bilge...but only while in water Makeitone at 5:35pm 05.06.13 Ask All Sailors 8/1288 Hi I am looking for a little help - hopefully someone has had a similar issue. Late last seas
Short Sail Mick at 5:01pm 05.06.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1001 A few months ago I picked up a 81 Venture 21. good shape. looked at the sails and they appeared to b
toe rail carengin at 4:49pm 05.06.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1885 I need about 12 feet of old goiot toe rail for my beneteau first 32 1984. Any salvage parts for sai
Where Can I Find A Hunter 29.5? MERCMAN at 4:47pm 05.06.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 17/2536 Where Can I Find A Hunter 29.5 In The Chicago / Lake Michigan Area? Any Suggestions? I've Tried Lo
Grey Beard Pumps bcollis at 4:37pm 05.06.13 Ask All Sailors 11/2740 This will be my first oil change on this boat, and I noticed that Sail magazine had a small, positiv
Twin backstays higgs at 4:36pm 05.06.13 Ask All Sailors 6/3015 Was looking at a members year old Beneteau 31 and it has two back stays that V out to opposite corne
Replacement Cabin Lights Sailgunner at 3:48pm 05.06.13 Big Boats 2/837 One of my 3" recessed puck lights needs to be replaced. The switch is shorting out. Has anyone fou
Packing a stuffing box while off the boat Rodd at 3:42pm 05.06.13 Musings With Maine Sail 4/2037 Wondering- I removed my stuffing box from the boat to take home and clean up. (I had removed the sha
Fiberglass resin used in 1993 hull layup Outlandish at 3:31pm 05.06.13 Big Boats 2/1068 I am deciding whether to barrier coat when I strip all the bottom paint for the first time. If the
Rudder Lines Landgator at 2:59pm 05.06.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/759 The rudder on the Hunter 170 has two lines attached - one to lower and one the raise the rudder that
Replaced rigging. Roller furling wraps at mast head now Jared1048 at 2:05pm 05.06.13 Mid-Size Boats 5/1205 I'm having issues getting my furling to work now that my rigging is new. I don't have a truck load o
V25 Transducer mount Tsatzsue at 1:50pm 05.06.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/690 I know this topic is worn out but...after looking through posts I fiured one more won't hurt. I got
Standing Rigging and tension Mark Nooney at 1:08pm 05.06.13 Mid-Size Boats 1/903 Hi all, Well we launched this past weekend - Thanks to all on the forum for input, conversation and
What do y'all do for gelcoat repair? Brian S at 12:14pm 05.06.13 Ask An Oday Owner 9/1333 I had a horrible launching experience on Friday, and there's a 6" gash to show for it. But, my bo
Mfg gel coat no Pearson 37-1990 yr dariaboycebentley@gmail.c at 12:05pm 05.06.13 Pearson 0/1533 I was wondering if anyone might have some information on the Mfg # for the gel coat color used on a

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Bilge pump wowes!!! jviss at 7:18am 05.08.23 https://www.fisheriessupply.com/jabsco-330-gph-medium-duty-diaphragm-bilge-deckwash-pump/36680-2000
Bilge pump wowes!!! JoeWhite at 7:09am 05.08.23 My be the pump is running dry. Raise the external switch and see if that helps.
Electronics die, perhapse after starting engine, recently 1 month off charger jviss at 7:04am 05.08.23 Edit: Batteries are F expensive!!!!!!! Last time I bought a battery for a little econo-box car I t*
Low engine RPMs >> Bad Fuel/Filter? jssailem at 6:59am 05.08.23 Fuel starvation is a usual suspect. Fuel, air, compression are the keys needed to make your engine r
Electronics die, perhapse after starting engine, recently 1 month off charger JamesG161 at 6:53am 05.08.23 Batteries are F expensive!!!!!!! Last time I bought a battery for a little econo-box car I think i*
Electronics die, perhapse after starting engine, recently 1 month off charger jviss at 6:37am 05.08.23 Unlike people, even dead batteries can look good. Quote of the day.
Electronics die, perhapse after starting engine, recently 1 month off charger kloudie1 at 6:32am 05.08.23 An accurate voltmeter is necessary to get a better understanding of battery state of charge and volt
Hunter 410 Yanmar 4JH3E Temperature Sensor sailing gal at 6:23am 05.08.23 have no idea who that is and just hoped for an answer It appears to be 120130-91370 in case someone
Old bilge: water in keel Leeward Rail at 6:11am 05.08.23 Fill the ill advised holes you drilled, and go sailing.
Electronics die, perhapse after starting engine, recently 1 month off charger (1) bonkle at 6:10am 05.08.23 When was the last time you checked all the wiring and particularly the integrity of all power conne
What do I need to get this boat able to sail somewhat nicely? (1) rgranger at 5:58am 05.08.23 Here is a pic of a McGregor 22 that I had restored. I had just furled the main and was getting rea
What do I need to get this boat able to sail somewhat nicely? rgranger at 5:55am 05.08.23 Hmmm Not sure about that one
Electronics die, perhapse after starting engine, recently 1 month off charger Don S/V ILLusion at 5:54am 05.08.23 When was the last time you checked all the wiring and particularly the integrity of all power connec
Electronics die, perhapse after starting engine, recently 1 month off charger JamesG161 at 5:53am 05.08.23 Raymarine Dragonfly 7 Most Raymarine devices shut off when less than 12 VDC at the device, not jus
What do I need to get this boat able to sail somewhat nicely? dlochner at 5:53am 05.08.23 Yes it is. You loosen the thumb screw and the boom rotates so that you can reef the main. you can
What do I need to get this boat able to sail somewhat nicely? rgranger at 5:51am 05.08.23 The gooseneck connection to the mast looks suspect. Is this the standard Venture 22 method? The bol
Finding Stuff After Re-buying Stuff Rick Webb at 5:47am 05.08.23 See lot's of guys using these: 14 ft. Reach, Type I, 250 lb. Portable Telescoping Ladder (harborfre
Electronics die, perhapse after starting engine, recently 1 month off charger dlochner at 5:40am 05.08.23 Many electronic devices will shut down if there is a voltage drop which can occur while starting th
Finding Stuff After Re-buying Stuff jviss at 5:13am 05.08.23 Now you made it simple, keep it with the ladder. Ha! Good idea. I usually try to find a ladder
What do I need to get this boat able to sail somewhat nicely? dlochner at 5:09am 05.08.23 The gooseneck connection to the mast looks suspect. Is this the standard Venture 22 method? The bolt

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