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Universal m25 header tank maqrol at 3:12am 09.30.12 Ask All Sailors 18/6643 I have a Universal M25 engine in my boat and it has seized. I need to take the cooling system heade
Many questions about the Yamaha 25 MKII Yam at 1:54am 09.30.12 Yamaha 3/8210 Hi guys, I have many questions about my boat. - Does anyone know Magician V and know the differe
Quick Outboard Fuel Line Question Ward H at 8:14pm 09.29.12 Engines and Propulsion 6/2785 My recently aquired Oday 25 came with a Yamaha T9.9 outboard w/ 6 gallon tank. When pumping the fu
Our "New To Us" Oday 25 (5) Ward H at 8:00pm 09.29.12 Ask An Oday Owner 16/2953 We took ownership of this 1980 Oday 25 Wed night. Today I spent changing the Yamaha outboard from re
Lost traveler car today on a 1995 Hunter 430 cajon409 at 7:39pm 09.29.12 Big Boats 1/1000 Looking for a replacement traveler,has 1 inch external rail. Hitting dead ends where ever I go are a
Keel lock agprice22 at 6:55pm 09.29.12 Catalina 22 25/7931 I read posts from owners who say they do not use the keel lock. This worries me because i wonder wha
look-thru depth sounder transducer SamNelson at 6:35pm 09.29.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1168 I'm wanting to replace an old ' dead depth sounder with a new unit. Prefer something under $150.00 o
Warning on winterizing higgs at 5:25pm 09.29.12 Ask All Sailors 18/15334 Beware of a good deal on the pink winterizing fluid many of us use. This year, some companies are p
James River, Virginia Informal Racing tomgrigsby at 4:57pm 09.29.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1103 We are having our fall series of beer can racing on the James River starting tomorrow. It is racing
Cicada mast fls1139 at 4:40pm 09.29.12 Yamaha 3/4238 I'm looking for details on the Cicada mast. I'm in the US, probably the only one in the US, and the
When to repower. gregorybross at 3:52pm 09.29.12 Catalina 30 10/2494 I own a 1996 Catalina 30 mkIII with a Universal 25xp motor. The motor is approching 1900 hours and
When to repower. gregorybross at 3:40pm 09.29.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1443 I have a 1996 Catalina 30 with a universal 25xp. The motor is approaching 1900 hours. I would like
Spreader fasteners? gdanza at 3:24pm 09.29.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/846 had my Cat 22 up at Huntington Lake wit the fam and friends... oldest son and his friend were holdi
Catalina 27 companionway hatch slider replacement brentthemountainguide at 3:14pm 09.29.12 Mid-Size Boats 8/10803 Sooo... I just purchased my first sailboat, a 1980 Catalina 27 in great working condition, but in ne
Asymmetrical or Symmetrical (2) joker460 at 1:51pm 09.29.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/1912 Are the pictures shown an Asym or Sym Chute. It looks like a Sym chute by the way it's cut? I'm
I thought I was done chasing leaks (1) toddco at 1:40pm 09.29.12 Ask An Oday Owner 9/1957 Hello All, I had been chasing leaks and I finally found what looks like the culprit. Picture in your
Water under head (3) BCDurbin at 1:15pm 09.29.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1327 How do I get water out from under the starboard side head? And why is it there? When I took the floo
Holding Tank 30' 1980 Amos Cape at 1:13pm 09.29.12 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1451 Has anyone replaced the bag tank in there 30'? If so where did you get the tank made or were you abl
Sailing lake Powell Arizona sfr at 12:33pm 09.29.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/2276 Any tips for sailing on lake Powell, what's the best time of year for water level, and weather.
changing oil during spring Pauldavid at 12:14pm 09.29.12 Ask All Sailors 19/2927 My mechanic started changing the oil in the spring instead of the fall 2 years ago telling me that i

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New Engine Design. What could it do for a boat? (1) jssailem at 9:15am 02.23.23 Why go back to a new type of IC engine when the world is trying to going forward with electric engi
A lesson on winches brockangelo at 9:14am 02.23.23 holy smokes-- totally glad it worked out in the end and humans and boat were ok, thanks for sharing
Where to look for Replacement Trailers AaronD at 9:08am 02.23.23 Anyone have any recommendations for builders on the west coast? Just in case @Gene Neill decides he'
Diesel heater exhaust placement? SailingSole at 9:03am 02.23.23 From Scan Marine USA In discussion with the engineer at Scan Marine, he suggested the side of the b
New Engine Design. What could it do for a boat? Ralph Johnstone at 8:32am 02.23.23 How it might be used in a sailboat. It would make a perfect anchor. Why go back to a new type of
New Engine Design. What could it do for a boat? Will Gilmore at 8:30am 02.23.23 It looks like a rethink of the old steam engine adapted to combustion fuels. Of courses, smaller an
Diesel heater exhaust placement? (2) jssailem at 8:18am 02.23.23 213243 In discussion with the engineer at Scan Marine, he suggested the side of the boat had worked
Failed hour meter on Bavaria 41,2004 Jeff Tirey at 8:12am 02.23.23 If your engine hour LCD goes blank and you need to replace it for a Volvo Penta diesel engine, you c
Diesel heater exhaust placement? sail sfbay at 8:04am 02.23.23 In sailboats, it is recommended to install it in the transom. The installation always requires a so-
Diesel heater exhaust placement? jssailem at 8:00am 02.23.23 Andy, One of the benefits of those Chinese "cheap" heaters is the price. One of the draw backs is l
Diesel heater exhaust placement? SailingSole at 7:44am 02.23.23 I would follow the manufacturer's recommendations. If they do not have them the look at Espar's rec
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Vitrifrigo BN100BT freezer temps (1) brockfromwa at 9:32pm 02.22.23 Thanks to Hello Below for pointing out that you can change the battery monitor settings. In the atta
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