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Hunter 36 Vision Holding tank propellanttech at 8:56pm 11.04.12 Big Boats 2/1230 Does anyone know where the holding tank is located on a Vision 36? I know they were aluminum, and I
Replacing Compression Post ChuckH at 8:30pm 11.04.12 Mid-Size Boats 1/1145
Cleaning tank through gauge opening Claus at 7:58pm 11.04.12 Bavaria 0/3412 Anybody has experience with cleaning tank on Bavaria cruiser (37ft) by opening and getting acces thr
Decompression Switch on Volvo 2003 (1) DinoKanuck at 6:58pm 11.04.12 Engines and Propulsion 6/8090 Ahoy from balmy Canada, Trying to understand a new boat (LM 28) and need to asking what the deco
Trailer ? slowdog at 6:43pm 11.04.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1383 I have a macgregor 22 that I am working on the trailer looks a bit short got about 6ft of boat not o
length of lower end? Emory M at 6:41pm 11.04.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/807 What length of lower end of the outboard can I get away with? I need inches not "long shaft" or "nor
stripes/cove stripes uwcart at 6:37pm 11.04.12 Pearson 1/2232 have 1988 pearson 31-2, blue stripes down sides, looks like 2 or 3inch with 1/4 inch lines above and
shorten my cat 30 boom? just lucky at 5:27pm 11.04.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1437 I seem to have about nine expendable inches on the end of my boom. Twelve inches from the sail to th
In-Mast Furling Mainsail+ Topping Lift+ Rigid Boom Vang? rardiH36 at 4:56pm 11.04.12 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 30/35074 This doesn't pertain to my boat, but twice over the last year I've been on 36-42 ft cruising boats w
Pexi Hatchboard wufibugs at 4:31pm 11.04.12 Ask All Sailors 5/1741 Two of my hatchboards are smoked plexiglas. One or both have bowed slightly so they don't fit as we
Fixing lead keel Lusitano at 4:26pm 11.04.12 Mid-Size Boats 4/2286 Hi everyone, How would you fix a two/three inch gap on the bottom/front side of a lead keel? Do
Catalina 30 shower hose Lost Parent at 4:08pm 11.04.12 Ask All Sailors 3/3553 I want to install a seperate shower pump in the bilge of my Catalina 30 and need to know the hose si
Gooseneck Replacement For Catalina 22 (5) SailingShawnee at 3:29pm 11.04.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/4750 I have a 1979 Catalina 22. The Gooseneck that attaches the boom to the mast was damaged and I am h
Sailing Mobile Bay Ternang at 2:51pm 11.04.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1457 Came in from the east on the ICW. Wondering if I need to stay in the marked channels or could I cut
Anyone recognize this shaft seal? (1) kirlos at 2:48pm 11.04.12 Musings With Maine Sail 1/2304 I pulled the shaft on my Pearson 34 for propeller service, to replace the cutlass bearing, and also
a couple of upgrades (3) Navicula at 2:42pm 11.04.12 Big Boats 8/2110 here are some upgrades I have done........if you care at all......... I have completed the instal
Shower pump/drain sscales at 2:16pm 11.04.12 Big Boats 4/3339 I have a 2005 Catalina 400. The rear shower has an electric pump to pump out the water that accuml
Window frames for C&C 35 mkII gulf islander at 10:49am 11.04.12 C&C 1/4605 Looking for window frames and plexiglass for my 35mk2 any ideas?
Rebedding Deck & Cabin Hardware ?'s David S at 9:53am 11.04.12 Ask An Oday Owner 25/7626 I have searched with several words on this subject. My port bunk mattress is recently getting wet an
Solar Vent location? (1) Ward H at 9:28am 11.04.12 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1101 I want to install a solar powered vent on my Oday 25 before winter sets in. I have read pros and con

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No Engine Alarm buzzer when key is on Hans Baart at 6:55am 03.06.23 Next
No Engine Alarm buzzer when key is on Hans Baart at 6:54am 03.06.23 The Test Switch only affects the engine temperature circuit to the buzzer which would otherwise not
No Engine Alarm buzzer when key is on Hans Baart at 6:50am 03.06.23 dose the buzzer even work? Mine failed. Leo, The buzzer works when I use the test switch on the ig
Synthetic standing rigging for a mac 25 rgranger at 6:49am 03.06.23
Synthetic standing rigging for a mac 25 stickinthemud57 at 6:48am 03.06.23 Thanks again for your suggestion about seeking the advice of a rigging company but there aren't any
Proper way to attach spare tire as working tongue wheel LloydB at 6:45am 03.06.23 You should look at Sumners modifications to his trailer they are not boat brand specific and well th
Synthetic standing rigging for a mac 25 whudatt at 5:57am 03.06.23 Thanks for your reply, it is definitely something to consider! Which Dyneema line were you consider
Tartan 33 - Pre-survey Dave at 5:50am 03.06.23 I'm wondering if the boat was run hard aground. Check the interior tabbing at the bulkheads and the
Single handing JBP-PA at 5:41am 03.06.23 What is the difference between human and animal waste? I find their distinction between the two mos
Tartan 33 - Pre-survey shemandr at 5:33am 03.06.23 The Tartan 33 is a strong hull. It should not oil can. This one was blocked incorrectly. Before
First time sailboat owner (1) hatchclan at 5:28am 03.06.23 Thanks to some sage advice from jsailem; I found the slot. He told me to look up and there it was! T
Bene First 42 open sea? CYQK at 5:28am 03.06.23 I have the same boat. Have replaced almost all of the structural componants. The outhaul car on the
Drinking water filter PGUTIERREZ at 5:14am 03.06.23 When you chlorinate shock treat your water tank (s), run your faucets until you can smell the chlori
Drinking water filter Captain Larry-DH at 5:10am 03.06.23
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 4:56am 03.06.23 The image you posted looks to be at the base of the mast. Is yours a Selden mast?
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 4:52am 03.06.23 I did not know that was possible. And the luff tape is in good condition? Does the luff tape look
Hunter Legend 41 - Raymarine Linear Drive Autopilot KeokiV at 4:18am 03.06.23 Keoki. I have a Hunter Legend 37. I'm wondering the same question. I'm currently using a Raymarine
First time sailboat owner hatchclan at 3:49am 03.06.23 I did check the other side :D. The problem I had was that when I finally got the main completely unf
Synthetic standing rigging for a mac 25 rgranger at 2:44am 03.06.23 I have constructed SS rigging on a Mac 22. I had considered dynema. My conclusion regarding the tr
MPPT controller location (2) john2 at 1:43am 03.06.23 i placed the controller in the bathroom, wiring through the vent in the roof. and the panel lies i

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