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Yanmar 3gm30f to Edson pedestal controls reversed Eric B at 8:08am 04.26.13 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1028 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 14/8404 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 6/2697 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 20/8430 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 3/942 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 0/777 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 6/2274 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 11/2332 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 6/2951 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 2/1175 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 29/4281 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 0/1236 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 2/1225 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 1/1964 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 10/7098 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 9/1400 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 2/1026 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 6/1310 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 20/2883 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 4/1017 "New" owner here. Does the male end of the CNG regulator that goes into the tank require a rubber ga

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Navpod Doesn't Fit (Close) - Options? dmdiehl64 at 5:59pm 04.19.23 I hear you saying that the space between the two straight lengths is 0.25" too narrow. Not sure thi
Navpod Doesn't Fit (Close) - Options? dmdiehl64 at 5:54pm 04.19.23 The internet community is an amazing place. These are all great ideas (minus Head Sail, no offence,
Yanmar 2GM20F Fuel Lines, High or Low pressure? dlochner at 5:48pm 04.19.23 The question isn't high or low pressure, it doesn't matter if you use USCG approved fuel lines. Don'
Yanmar 2GM20F Fuel Lines, High or Low pressure? Hollyberry at 5:16pm 04.19.23 The line from the tank to the first pump (whether mechanical or electric) is under suction.. no need
Bottom paints sailcapt340 at 4:53pm 04.19.23 It will be interesting. I base it on water flow or lack of to the strut. Same for the location fur
Bottom paints dLj at 4:45pm 04.19.23 Just and observation and a question. Is the zinc on the shaft to close to the strut? I was always
2004 H41 In-Mast Furling--New Mainsail: Leech battens or no? Davidasailor26 at 3:02pm 04.19.23
Bottom paints sailcapt340 at 3:01pm 04.19.23 Just and observation and a question. Is the zinc on the shaft to close to the strut? I was always
Bottom paints dlochner at 2:48pm 04.19.23 Clay, that is VC 17 a freshwater only bottom paint. It will not work in salt water. It is a favorite
Pumpin up those fenders! fred1diver at 2:48pm 04.19.23
I asked an AI bot (ChatGPT) what I should do to upgrade my boat. What do you guys think about these recommendations? Brian D at 2:21pm 04.19.23 I asked a similar question about my boat. ChatGBT recommended - C4.
Navpod Doesn't Fit (Close) - Options? Head Sail at 1:37pm 04.19.23 Have you thought about taking a heat gun to the Navpod and creating a new dimple?
I asked an AI bot (ChatGPT) what I should do to upgrade my boat. What do you guys think about these recommendations? Rick Webb at 1:31pm 04.19.23
Fridge power - 2015 Oceanis 48 NYSail at 1:22pm 04.19.23 As was said prior, is there a way to bring another dc load to the box and see if that powers it up.
Rust color in Antifreeze Tom J at 1:16pm 04.19.23 I am draining it from the bottom of the heat exchanger. Does that not drain it also from the water
Progress report on the 26 O'day! artleyt115 at 1:10pm 04.19.23 Uhm no .. We sail out of Milwaukee . Every year I try to upgrade Enigma , more comfortable , safer
Help find correct impeller Ran-Dee9229 at 1:08pm 04.19.23 I think I found it. Do you agree? Oberdorfer Pump Impeller - OB6593 Item # 876640 Description F
Jabsco quiet flush leak..... NYSail at 1:06pm 04.19.23 All may be TOO tight. Over-tightening screws/bolts can cause gaskets to "pucker" around the screw,
Progress report on the 26 O'day! Timm R Oday25 at 12:48pm 04.19.23 Uhm no .. We sail out of Milwaukee . Every year I try to upgrade Enigma , more comfortable , safer .
2004 H41 In-Mast Furling--New Mainsail: Leech battens or no? capta at 12:10pm 04.19.23 Absolutely no battens! I would also suggest a radial cut main, as it has less belly and will keep it

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