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Where Can I Find an Auto Battery Filler Fred Villiard at 11:09am 12.13.12 Ask All Sailors 8/2060 I've been trying to find an automatic battery filler. I'm putting in 4 6 volt batteries and were I w
Wire Labeling - How To (14) Maine Sail at 9:39am 12.13.12 Musings With Maine Sail 3/7072 I get asked quite a bit how I label my wires and finally got around to an answer that was prompted b
racing photos dlewis812 at 7:07am 12.13.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1207 http://edition.cnn.com/2012/12/13/sport/world-yacht-racing-forum-photos-2012/index.html
Propane Outboard captainpat at 5:42am 12.13.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1333 Thinking about going to a 4 or 5hp propane outboard motor for the dink. I welcome any info, comment
Hunter 356 ken336 at 2:59am 12.13.12 Big Boats 20/8745 Looking at purchasing a Hunter 356. Can I get some feed back of those that are owners or are knowled
Would you fly this spinnaker? Nrmlspeed at 8:35pm 12.12.12 Catalina 22 8/2426 I have an opportunity to purchase a relatively cheap Asymmetrical Spin from another boat type. I ha
Blue Book Value AbbySedge at 7:46pm 12.12.12 Ask All Sailors 13/6557 Does anyone on here know if there is an existing blue book listing the value of a used boat? I woul
Sheaves inboom jumbyway at 6:26pm 12.12.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1966 Anyone know of a source for replacement sheaves? Looking for in-boom sheaves used for reefing and o
S2 8.0 cc mast step pictures? Surfagoody at 5:44pm 12.12.12 S2 5/1896 Just finished rebuilding the mast step ( cabin top area ) and re-stepped the mast. Now my standing r
Speed at different sailing points Jared1048 at 2:36pm 12.12.12 Mid-Size Boats 16/4461 Hello, I've seen these circular charts that show how fast a boat sails at different points of sail
keel and skeg separating from hull (2) Mcksailor at 2:29pm 12.12.12 The Cherubini Hunters 7/2348 78' H30 owner and looking for any input. Skeg bolts need replacing for sure. Keel bolts look good, r
Headsail size Lost Parent at 2:03pm 12.12.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1533 Anybody know the dimensions of a 135 roller furling geneoa on a 1982 catalina 30
Yanmar air filters (1) Kite Runner at 1:52pm 12.12.12 Big Boats 6/4633 After much debating as to putting a foam element back in my 3YM30 air filter housing after being wit
iPad IOS 6.0.x bug Phil Herring at 1:22pm 12.12.12 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/3563 It appears there's a bug in the app now. Here's what the software provider posted in their support
Need 3qm30f Heat Exchanger capjules at 1:09pm 12.12.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1222 Hello, I need a Heat Exchanger for my Yanmar 3QM30F engine. My yanmar dealer says they are disco
head stay tom power at 1:08pm 12.12.12 Catalina 30 4/1660 Hi All, Anyone know the head stay length for a 1985 Catalina 30 tall rig? Thanks. Tom
Companionway Door Track Insulation. Bowedtoothdoc at 11:21am 12.12.12 Big Boats 3/1372 Happy Holidays to Everyone on such a great forum! I recently noticed that on my sliding companionwa
Lazerette filling with water RWSlater at 10:08am 12.12.12 Big Boats 6/1703 I have a 96 passage 42 and the transom lazerette is leaking in sea water when I'm underway. I suspec
New 9.9hp high thrust Yamaha Matros at 9:04am 12.12.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/4698 Hey Everyone, I'm thinking of purchasing a brand new outboard (Yamaha 9.9 high thrust 25") and woul
Tripp Design FourPoints at 8:54am 12.12.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1391 Does anyone know anyone at Tripp Design in Norwalk, CT (designers of the Bermuda 40, the Block Islan

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Plastimo 16274 air pump for engine room - how is it controlled? SycloneDriver at 8:01pm 06.09.22 On my boat there is a relay zip tied to a coolant hose. It has two diodes on the out contact. I be
Packing gland nut getting hot. Mistyseas1991 at 7:54pm 06.09.22 I'm probably mis-remembering. I put a chunk of sponge under the packing gland, and it has a small w
Gelcoat Touch up sail sfbay at 7:33pm 06.09.22 You can also add a drying agent to speed up the cure time, albeit I have not.
Edson side lock knob unscrews when loosening Walsh0575 at 7:32pm 06.09.22 Thanks all - for fyi in my two photos the second one is when the break is engaged, knob covers the t
Back pressure in sanitation line Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:27pm 06.09.22 Good point on the one inch hose, I was thinking same and will do so at a later date. Given how infl
Gelcoat Touch up (1) Project_Mayhem at 6:04pm 06.09.22 I forgot to grab a before shot but picture an oscillating tool going through the deck creating a jag
Age 80, O'Day 26 CB, great loop Project_Mayhem at 5:51pm 06.09.22 Hell yeah! That's awesome to hear that your doing a great loop, especially at that age. Please do ke
Edson side lock knob unscrews when loosening jviss at 5:23pm 06.09.22 I have an Edson side lock that does a great job of locking, but when I go to unlock the knob just c
Edson side lock knob unscrews when loosening jviss at 5:22pm 06.09.22 There should be a set screw. Perhaps it has backed off or is missing. If not there it would be easy
Does 2008 Hunter 45 CC have a screen in the fuel tank pick up tube. Ralph Johnstone at 5:07pm 06.09.22 We have checked all the lines How did you check the fuel lines and fitting connections for air in
Plastimo 16274 air pump for engine room - how is it controlled? Mechone at 5:05pm 06.09.22 Mine turns on with first click of key and stays running until key is turned off. It should be in you
Structural Foam jssailem at 4:58pm 06.09.22 Wonder how Hunter stabilized the tank while pouring the foam, A reach out to the former Hunter Ser
Does 2008 Hunter 45 CC have a screen in the fuel tank pick up tube. jim01749 at 4:58pm 06.09.22 Thanks! We have checked all the lines and replaced all the filters. Not much left to check other t
Beneteau 323 questions (heave to and dodger) (1) Hollyberry at 4:55pm 06.09.22 Closer detail.....
Edson side lock knob unscrews when loosening jssailem at 4:54pm 06.09.22 There should be a set screw. Perhaps it has backed off or is missing. If not there it would be easy
New Catalina 30 Owner kappykaplan at 4:47pm 06.09.22
Edson side lock knob unscrews when loosening kappykaplan at 4:44pm 06.09.22 Loctite may solve your problem.
New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 4:44pm 06.09.22
Does 2008 Hunter 45 CC have a screen in the fuel tank pick up tube. Ralph Johnstone at 4:37pm 06.09.22 If I go to 2900 it would surge down 400 to 500 RPM. Ouch. It certainly seems as if it's A) starv
Fuel Puzzle Tom J at 4:33pm 06.09.22 Apparently 1/2 tank and below gravity is no longer helping feed the engine with fuel. There are so

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