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internal leak in cockpit drain maconhudson at 12:50pm 06.11.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/2603 We have determined that there is a leak in the cockpit drain and the water is leaking into the boat.
Hunter 306 Owners Manual pdf? bigbrownpilot at 12:32pm 06.11.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/2189 My wife and I are purchasing a 2003 Hunter 306, and I was wondering if anyone had a .pdf copy of the
To Turbo or not to turbo SettleMeDown at 12:29pm 06.11.12 Big Boats 6/1220 We're looking and comparing some H49s. Some have 75hp diesel and others have the 110 turbo. Search
1.6 amp Electrical Leak BillyK at 12:27pm 06.11.12 Catalina 30 7/2084 just finally installed my battery monitor.. and its showing me that i have a 1.6 amp electrical lea
Cal 30 1967 cal_dreamer_12 at 12:14pm 06.11.12 Cal 0/2682 I just bought a 1967 cal 30 hull #122 about a month ago. It was a pretty terrible shape left pretty
Macgregor 19 Power Sailor engine mods/upgrades ?? dz2ycz at 11:21am 06.11.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/4103 Boat is new to me from original owner. 40 HP Tohatsu is only clamped to transom and in "full loose"
19 Powersailor. Better use for porta pot recess ??? dz2ycz at 11:14am 06.11.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/987 Looking to share mods with other Macgregor 19 Power Sailor owners. Removed porta potti and replaced
Bilge Water and pumps Milton.Audas at 9:42am 06.11.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1934 So, we got the boat in the water this weekend and all went well. But... that pesky bilge water is st
General plumbing questions benkeeton at 9:42am 06.11.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/3521 Again... I am fairly new to the plumbing on the boat and have a few general questions. As a bit of
Massive Coronary only Minutes from the Marina (6) RobertLangdirect at 9:38am 06.11.12 Ask All Sailors 74/17717 Massive Coronary only Minutes from the Marina -11 Jul Update FIRST -- it wasn't me, or even a perso
Hunter Head Question benkeeton at 9:24am 06.11.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/3989 Let me begin by saying that I am fairly new to my boat and just discovering how some things work (or
First question of many PATBUZZARD at 9:16am 06.11.12 Ask All Sailors 12/3727 Good afternoon. I recently purchased an O'Day 22. I got the boat for a song, and while it desperat
Free Cat 22: Buzzard Point Marina, Washington, DC jfrench at 9:10am 06.11.12 Catalina 22 4/1612 http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/boa/3062655837.html Here's another one! I guess this shoot
A good word for WholesaleMarine.com" jfrench at 8:59am 06.11.12 Catalina 22 0/1260 Just wanted to pass along the good experience I had with a first order at: http://www.wholesalemarin
Where's the water coming from Phyxius at 8:57am 06.11.12 Bavaria 11/4085 I recently purchased a 2001 34' Bavaria. When I arrive at the boat on Friday nite, I check the bilge
I trailer, do I really need bottom paint??? jfrench at 8:51am 06.11.12 Catalina 22 4/1267 I sail my boat (infrequently) in the Chesapeake Bay and sometimes stay out on the water overnight on
Dream Weaver TOTAL refit almost done-Launch Friday brian3820 at 8:44am 06.11.12 Big Boats 8/1544 Hello all... to those following the total refit and restoration of Dream Weaver...a 1984 - Hunter 34
Hunter 260 VS Hunter 25 wetsocks at 8:32am 06.11.12 Smaller Boats 6/3735 I fell in love with the 260, and have been looking for one for a while, but now a 2008 Hunter 25 has
what to put on the insulation in icebox sailsail at 8:13am 06.11.12 Ask All Sailors 10/2755 Our Allmand is 30 years old......the insulation that might have been in there has long since died.
Pressure Water Pump Seashell at 7:51am 06.11.12 Ask All Sailors 7/2017 My pump runs continuosly, unless I shut it off at the breaker panel. Sometimes when I first turn it

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Anchor woes Parsons at 11:40am 04.21.22 I used to race on a Grampian 26 - I know, it's not a race boat, but we had a good crew and would cor
Datamarine Instruments mikeracca at 11:36am 04.21.22 For future reference - Not wanting to trust old o-rings of unknown vintage and having no spares, I
Anchor woes fred1diver at 11:24am 04.21.22 Hmmm, a carabiner, locking of course, would that be appropriate?
Yanmar 2GM20F rear main seal Ralph Johnstone at 11:12am 04.21.22 I'm planning for changing of a leaking Rear Main Oil Seal p/n: 124085-02220 for my 2GM20F. Hey Ke
X2Power AGM battery Hello Below at 11:08am 04.21.22 My question is, does it really matter if it is the house bank or auxiliary/start/reserve battery fee
X2Power AGM battery BarryL at 10:57am 04.21.22 Hey, On my boat (first one with a windlass) the engine must be running for the windlass to work. We
X2Power AGM battery Stu Jackson at 10:57am 04.21.22 I think it is a matter of philosophy. I've never liked the idea of a secondary battery being a weak
1981 O'Day 22 Drain Plug Arrgh at 10:50am 04.21.22 On the ODay 22 I used to have the hole in the back was for the deck drain...you don't want to plug t
Water Heater Discharge SV Bella at 10:29am 04.21.22 The Kuuma does not control the coolant flow.
Fresh water flush Stu Jackson at 10:22am 04.21.22 @Xstream I understand. Then I would humbly suggest that the very simpler solution that those of us
Anchor woes capta at 10:20am 04.21.22 I think it is a pretty nifty idea. It certainly keeps your foredeck clear of that stuff until needed
Reverse Polarity Problem Davidasailor26 at 9:48am 04.21.22 Well then, I am still skeptical, but it is what it is. I truly believe if you have any voltage on t
Anchor locker leaks Ralph Johnstone at 9:36am 04.21.22 drip-lip Oooh, I like that label rather than "skirt". Maybe I'll use it too. But talking about
Anchor woes (1) DArcy at 9:36am 04.21.22 My C&C 27 had the cap sort of like the one JVIS posted, but with a hook to hold the chain. When raci
X2Power AGM battery Scott T-Bird at 9:14am 04.21.22 Good comments and questions. I think it is a matter of philosophy. I've never liked the idea of a
41' sailboat dry storage for long term (months) DIY? jeepbluetj at 8:57am 04.21.22 Calif Ted speaks the truth. Anywhere socal is lots of $$$, and they don't like DIY much. Dana Point'
1981 O'Day 22 Drain Plug LooseScrews24 at 8:56am 04.21.22 Wow. There appears to be a big hole at the base of the stern. I wonder where that hole goes? serio
Epoxy and stainless steel. Ralph Johnstone at 8:41am 04.21.22 So I think with the extra that I am doing which includes a couple wraps of cloth should be more tha
Epic Fail rgranger at 8:39am 04.21.22 Thanks for the advice I will give it a try and let you know It has been four years but if I rememb
Securing Boom while trailering? CurtisC at 8:35am 04.21.22 I have done various tie downs for my boom, but I have never been super happy with them. I usually f

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