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Jared1048 at 5:11pm 03.12.13
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So when I was looking at my boat the broker was quick to point out the Wallas diesel heater and said
Mcksailor at 5:02pm 03.12.13
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Cut the step off my deck due to rott in the core. Plan on using the gray transom board material for
Jon4399 at 3:03pm 03.12.13
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The joint between the exhaust flange and mixing elbow failed on my Yanmar 3HM35. I want to replace t
chris8541 at 2:58pm 03.12.13
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I need two of the rectangular-shaped plywood closeout panels that cover the storage areas in the aft
Capt Morgan at 2:14pm 03.12.13
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Any Hunter 41 AC or DS owners have experience removing the couch, starboard side ahead of the nav st
newsailor72 at 1:54pm 03.12.13
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ok to use this kind of filter for my 6hp tohatsu http://www.ebay.com/itm/K-N-Inline-Fuel-Filter-1-4-
CalCat at 12:35pm 03.12.13
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I'm getting ready to move up from my Capri 22 to a C270. My 22 has the wing keel that only points 'o
Capt Morgan at 12:14pm 03.12.13
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I am about to replace the raw water pump impeller on my Yanmar 4JH4E engine. The prior owner of thi
Csbyl at 11:43am 03.12.13
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I recently purchased a 1967 Tempest, in surprisingly good shape, though the brightwork does need som
rsears54 at 10:51am 03.12.13
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Has anyone found a good waterproof connector for the instument wires in the mast? Mast is currently
RobG at 9:53am 03.12.13
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Time for new lifelines and I've been looking at the Suncor kits or ala cart fittings of the mechanic
garygee at 9:35am 03.12.13
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Hi folks Im fitting a autohelm onto a Oceanis 331. Its a linear drive direct onto the quadrant but
pewwind at 8:46am 03.12.13
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I plan to purchase a digital depth sounder and I want to mount the transducer,INSIDE, up in the bow
Sastevenson at 8:10am 03.12.13
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Hello friends, I am I'm need of some used sails for my o'day 20 year 1977. I am currently set up w
Sastevenson at 8:10am 03.12.13
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Hello friends, I am I'm need of some used sails for my o'day 20 year 1977. I am currently set up w
YVRguy at 6:59am 03.12.13
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I purchased my boat a couple of months ago and one of the items I'm just now addressing is the dodge
Brian S at 6:46am 03.12.13
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I realize this is a long shot, but... Does anyone happen to have a picture showing the backstay c
FourPoints at 6:14am 03.12.13
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I'm considering replacing the existing sani-poti with a flushing head, trying to decide if it is wor
Esperanza1 at 4:44am 03.12.13
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Going to sand blast my 30' Hunters cast iron keel this spring. I've looked into Interlux 2000 and Pe
dee.yeah at 2:36am 03.12.13
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I noticed that the in-take seacock for engine cooling water is pretty corroded (see attached). Is t

Recent Replies

buzzer alarm upgrade
Ralph Johnstone at 9:45am 04.06.23
Use @dmax 's Dual Alarm Combo and you 've got a Cadillac alarm system. The new temp and press sen
Long distance boat ownership
JamesG161 at 9:43am 04.06.23
Also make friends of sailors, where the boat is stored. They can do photos, etc for you. Jim...
Potential first boat for me?
Chase Hartzell at 9:33am 04.06.23
This is an extremely helpful list of relative expenses. You can also visit the Catalina Direct webs
Any idea what this is for?
JamesG161 at 9:33am 04.06.23
It mounted a piece of Teak or in my case Corian counter top, to keep people shoes from damaging you
buzzer alarm upgrade   (1)
Ward H at 9:33am 04.06.23
Here's a photo of the location of the temp switch on the thermostat housing. The yellow w/strip wire
Potential first boat for me?   (1)
pinchecharlie at 9:33am 04.06.23
Holly guacamole! You and I are twins most at birth lol! Sometimes I think I should buy a basket case
Long distance boat ownership
dlochner at 9:32am 04.06.23
Presumably you will be visiting the boat between purchase and move aboard. If you, having the boat i
buzzer alarm upgrade
Ward H at 9:30am 04.06.23
Brad, that kit includes a new thermostat housing which is most of the cost. Worth taking a look at y
Potential first boat for me?
Hollyberry at 9:30am 04.06.23
The boat looks pretty clean, sails look tired, no surprise. Lots of good advice above.. Check the ar
Any idea what this is for?
Hollyberry at 9:25am 04.06.23
To store/trap a companionway drop board? Previous owner brainwave, no doubt!
Tachometer needle broken - help
Ralph Johnstone at 9:23am 04.06.23
The only thing I see in the manual that can be changed to affect the tach reading is changing the P
Potential first boat for me?
brockangelo at 9:19am 04.06.23
Here's my entire spreadsheet of expenses since I purchased mine last February. Not all of these are
Potential first boat for me?
pinchecharlie at 9:07am 04.06.23
Well I finally was able to talk with the gentleman who owns the boat and I now have a short list of
Yanmar 1gm questions
dlochner at 9:06am 04.06.23
The Yanmar Tach is basically an AC volt meter. The sensor creates an alternating current as the teet
Force 10 cabin heater
Hollyberry at 8:58am 04.06.23
Huh... at first I didn't realize your photos were sideways and thought someone had installed the hea
Yanmar 1gm questions
Alan Gomes at 8:52am 04.06.23
Here is the print on how it works..Note that the tachometer instrument itself is notoriously inaccu
Potential first boat for me?
brockangelo at 8:41am 04.06.23
7. Another thing that you don't always think about when sailing is the axle bearings. Check those an
Potential first boat for me?
Chase Hartzell at 8:36am 04.06.23
I actually live in Idaho (where that boat appears to be registered). There isn't too much that stan
Potential first boat for me?
brockangelo at 8:36am 04.06.23
6. Get telltales for your sails and learn how to read them. They are the little red and green string

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