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Slow grind when starting..Starter or Solenoid or Current???? GJensen at 11:31am 11.07.12 Ask All Sailors 16/3035 I have a yanmar 2QM15 that does a slow grind now when i try to start it even though my battery is fu
What's Wrong in These Pictures? Roger Long at 10:25am 11.07.12 Musings With Maine Sail 13/5164 I'm curious how many ABYC standards violations you can spot in these photographs. We'll just let th
cover for Beneteau 285 First cindy15934 at 9:24am 11.07.12 Ask All Sailors 7/2675 Hello, We are looking for a winter cover for our Beneteau 285 First. Does anyone have any suggestio
Found the Guy Who Built My Cat-27 caguy at 8:54am 11.07.12 Ask All Sailors 13/2176 While at the ramp last Sunday I had a chance to meet an old timer who used to work for Catalina in W
Vang & Kicker wufibugs at 8:21am 11.07.12 Ask All Sailors 13/3697 I currently have a soft vang. Am getting ready to install a boom kicker to replace the topping lift
Tempest keel plate Tim Adams at 8:19am 11.07.12 Day Sailers 0/915 I've just bought a 1969 Tempest, and find that the plate through which the keel bolts go to fasten t
cabin fabric rudym at 6:38am 11.07.12 S2 11/3956 recently purchased a S2 9.2C, generally in good condition except the fabric liner in the cabin is ba
Boom Vang question Harleyreef at 5:33am 11.07.12 Catalina 22 24/4686 Hi, I just received a new boom vang, non-rigid set up from Garhauer and was wondering if it is bette
Whisker Pole for C320 john on haze at 9:06pm 11.06.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/6628 Hi, I'm a new Catalina owner and new to this forum so please forgive me if this question has been ra
How Do I Replace The Swing Keel Rope? (1) Britmick at 7:40pm 11.06.12 Smaller Boats 4/3014 I just bought a 1994 23.5 today ' would like to replace the swing keel rope over the winter. Can any
Gulf Islands Winter Sailing Lost Parent at 7:25pm 11.06.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1984 Anyone ever sailed the BC gulf islands in the winter ?
Hatch cover - forward (1) RTSKI at 4:16pm 11.06.12 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1002 Just purchased an O'Day 19. The forward hatch cover has a tube-rod combination to allow setting the
Hunter 34 mast coxwaine1 at 3:51pm 11.06.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/2942 Hunter 34 demast due to Sandy Hello, This has been one of my favorite websites for the last few
Looking for S2 8.0 center cockpit for sale Moonrat at 12:17pm 11.06.12 S2 1/2554 I'm trying to get a lead on a S2 8.0 center cockpit for sale. Please let me know if you heae of one.
refrigeration shawanaga at 11:52am 11.06.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/3590 I am considering buying a 1990 Hunter 37.5 and it has an ice box Anyone know what in involved in in
Question for Chicago-area sailors jblersch at 10:59am 11.06.12 Ask All Sailors 13/2613 I'm considering a move to the Chicago area (Naperville) and I'm wondering if anyone has recommendati
Window Columbia 23 Bigler at 9:59am 11.06.12 Ask All Sailors 2/962 Hi, I am a new owner of a Columbia 23 and need to reset the windows due to heavy leaks, any one out
Lifeline Stanchion Install PATBUZZARD at 9:19am 11.06.12 Ask An Oday Owner 6/3027 When I bought my O'day 22 the lifeline stanchions were dismounted and stored on the V birth. I woul
Outhaul rigging (1) Ron-Anne at 8:48am 11.06.12 Mid-Size Boats 1/1265 We are in the process of repairing our Hunter 30 and while going through the owners manual for the I
Sailing down the Missouri Rashido at 8:40am 11.06.12 Ask All Sailors 18/2748 Sailing down the Mississippi Hello, a few high school friends of mine want to build a true to life

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A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't (2) jssailem at 8:36am 02.06.23 Yes with the boat out of the water it's like having her skirt up around her waist... All is exposed.
Phasor and Next Gen Generators dlochner at 8:26am 02.06.23 Thanks for the feedback it has been helpful. It seems all the companies are using Kubotas now, even
Mk III aft locker hatch question DPotter at 8:19am 02.06.23 Thanks for the replies. The boat is in a different state state so it will be a while before I can ge
Refilling/Replacing Sea-Fire Automatic Fire Suppression Cannisters tfox2069 at 8:18am 02.06.23 Thanks @tfox2069 - it is a good article. I just wish they had more depth on running the wiring (ste
Mk III aft locker hatch question jssailem at 8:12am 02.06.23 don't open enough to stay open on their own Ward have you considered using a Gas Strut to hold the
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ???? dlochner at 8:10am 02.06.23 Let's back up a step. If an AP is on the wish list the choices are pretty limited for wheel pilots,
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't dLj at 8:07am 02.06.23 Dang nice looking prop you have on that boat... ;) dj
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ???? Cederholm at 8:07am 02.06.23 Reading the N2K PG Ns specifications I do not see the a listing for heel or trim as a function of t
Refilling/Replacing Sea-Fire Automatic Fire Suppression Cannisters Parsons at 8:04am 02.06.23 Thanks @tfox2069 - it is a good article. I just wish they had more depth on running the wiring (step
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ???? jssailem at 8:04am 02.06.23 Reading the N2K PG Ns specifications I do not see the a listing for heel or trim as a function of th
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ???? Tin Kicker at 7:58am 02.06.23 Does the Vulcan GPS not give that information? The Vulcan only has a fairly basic built-in GPS so
Refilling/Replacing Sea-Fire Automatic Fire Suppression Cannisters tfox2069 at 7:36am 02.06.23 Have only owned boats where they're already installed, but here's an article which should give you a
Lewmar windlass drum removal bmadan at 7:36am 02.06.23 Thanks to everyone for their feedback. I'm very grateful. I'll be on the deck again a few hours an
Mainsail Traveler Arch jssailem at 7:34am 02.06.23 Kato Marine has been building sailboat arches for 20 years. https://katomarine.com/sailarches.htm T
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ???? Cederholm at 7:32am 02.06.23 It displays the information. The data is developed in the sensors. The puck provides the sensors.
Main Sheet Swivel/Block/ cleat- 1981 Sirius 21 SailSK at 7:30am 02.06.23 Hi Tony, Thanks for the info. You appear to be a resourceful person. I also always try to fix my ol
79 Irwin Citation 34 Rudder Issue jssailem at 7:25am 02.06.23 I do know that my purchase survey didn't catch it Yes that is a bummer. If the survey was ordered
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ???? jssailem at 7:16am 02.06.23 Does the Vulcan GPS not give that information? It displays the information. The data is developed
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ???? Cederholm at 7:14am 02.06.23 The GPS puck adds a lot because it gives heading (compass), heel, and trim, and at 10 hz provides r
mooring pendants Captain Larry-DH at 7:11am 02.06.23 You may find that your bow cleat is too small for the recommended pendant. :thumbup: If that's the

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