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A-4 Problem joefusa at 7:47pm 06.30.12 Catalina 30 8/2254 I have a '77 C-30 with the original a-4 gas motor. Having a problem this season that even Don Moyer
A-4 Problem joefusa at 7:42pm 06.30.12 Catalina 30 0/1164 I have a '77 C-30 with the original a-4 gas motor. Having a problem this season that even Don Moyer
Cutting a sail free in a surprise squall (2) MattObjects at 5:59pm 06.30.12 Ask All Sailors 84/18729 We have a sloop-rigged Grampian 26 keelboat that we've been restoring and sailing for the past 3 yea
Finally, the 23.5 is in her new slip. Thanks everybody!! (1) tampastockman at 5:17pm 06.30.12 Smaller Boats 6/1783 I just wanted to say thank you to everybody that has helped with advice on my 23.5 (and custom 19).
Replacing Masthead Anchor light datasailor2 at 5:15pm 06.30.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/4525 I own Hunter 1983 34. I will climbing the Mast to find out why my anchor light is not working. Proba
Food dye to locate leak ? Chris Nowell at 2:04pm 06.30.12 Ask All Sailors 12/3070 I am cursed ! I have managed to fix every deck leak on my boat, except for one. Directly above a bul
Mast wedges junovia at 1:58pm 06.30.12 Pearson 2/1704 Does anyone know the size of wedges to use to straighten the mast?
Dinghy jphud at 11:09am 06.30.12 The Cherubini Hunters 7/2136 Does anyone have an opinion on wether a 14 ' inflatable hard bottom dinghy is to large. Boat is 37,
Looking for Our next boat Gettingthere at 11:00am 06.30.12 Ask All Sailors 7/1970 I am located in the Pacific Northwest. I just sold a Hunter 33 to move to a trailerable sail boat fo
Keel cable when sailing drock10 at 10:15am 06.30.12 Catalina 22 14/2846 Hey do u guys let the keel cable loose when sailing or do u crank it up a bit so it puts a little te
Changing Main Furler Lines SVPardonMyFrench at 9:51am 06.30.12 Big Boats 2/1484 His All - I need to change main furler line on my 40.5 ; I can't see to find instructions that a
Electrical question (1) guidera48 at 6:21am 06.30.12 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1912 My ProTech 1220 bit the dust and quit working. Checked the internal fuse and it's O.K. So for father
M25 rudder control Reg 2012 at 5:38am 06.30.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/2721 We have a M25 with a kickup rudder that has a lock down pin. We are sailing in Lake Superior. In mil
Newbie 85 p18 question on reefing arkansassail at 5:23am 06.30.12 Precision 2/3736 I can't find any reefing hooks on the boom. Is this common? Should I tie it down instead? I also
2GM20F Starting? steveebryant at 12:27am 06.30.12 Engines and Propulsion 17/6468 Dear Boaters: It has been hot here in Oklahoma with 100 degree weather. It takes 4 or 5 attempts
paint Bob G at 11:01pm 06.29.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1560 beginner question!!! I am trying to refinnish a rudder. I figured out that the cracks were just in t
new fresh water leak found! paul1938 at 10:06pm 06.29.12 Mid-Size Boats 1/1403 The last three weeks we've been driving ourselves crazy trying to trace down water in our H33 bilge.
replacement autopilot? bugbitten at 9:21pm 06.29.12 S2 15/3141 My 9.2A came with a nicely-functioning Autohelm ST4000. About halfway into my 14 months of ownership
Flooring Project (2) gr8_2_av8 at 9:01pm 06.29.12 Mid-Size Boats 6/2241 Just completed a flooring project for my 31. Cherry face veneer, inset with maple.
ID This Furler (3) dawg2 at 6:18pm 06.29.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1899 Is this a CDI? If so what model. If not, what is it? I just bought this boat and the furler sits d

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Tachometer needle broken - help kloudie1 at 6:49am 02.16.23 The tach can be repaired, but it is a fiddly, tedious job that requires a lot of attention to detail
Water system leak LloydB at 6:18am 02.16.23 If you're as deaf as I am trying to find the low air pressure leak by ear you could also take a bott
Universal M25 = Kubota ?? RitSim at 6:13am 02.16.23 My C30 was a 1989.
O'Day 28 w/ Kubota 5411 2 cyl Diesel (1) twodzusfittings at 6:05am 02.16.23 I did not need pictures. I simply googled it. Here is the answer: Its an engine serial number plate.
Thoughts on New Design Interior Cushions Gene Neill at 5:22am 02.16.23 I've never seen anyone here mention having bought a new set of cushions from CD, so I can't offer an
Question on Teak shemandr at 4:48am 02.16.23 There are several products available. Snappy Teak seems to be popular in terms of sales. But I've
3jh5e impeller replacement dlochner at 4:20am 02.16.23 I feel your pain I have the 4Jh with aft facing pump. Had to pull the alternator & intercooler. Ins
Towing a pram shemandr at 4:11am 02.16.23 I didn't mention that mine was not a sailing version. No daggerboard slot. I opted for simplicity
Solenoid Switch on the Battery Switch Panel, What Activates It? obxjeff at 3:33am 02.16.23 My guess is the start gauge is connected after the off switch to the starter not the battery side of
Missing boom Davidasailor26 at 3:24am 02.16.23 Did I miss something? Was looking for Hull number. Would like to post pictures of before and after.
H37C Need to Replace Turning Blocks Jim Legere at 3:23am 02.16.23 Looks good Phila. I like that the Garhauer traveller extrusion is thicker too - the original used to
Yamaha 30 - YSM12 diesel engine - need new stainless steel wet muffler jssailem at 2:48am 02.16.23
air conditioning obxjeff at 2:37am 02.16.23 The shorter the duct the more efficient, add a small fan to circulate the air around the cabin. Als
Dinghy repair follow up Slipin Away at 2:09am 02.16.23 Mine is A/B dinghy
Yamaha 30 / Scampi 30 Blue Horizon at 1:08am 02.16.23 I do appreciate the heritage of these two designs. They are beautiful looking boats. I don't kn
Y-33 Midstay Blue Horizon at 12:27am 02.16.23 I have a Yamaha 30 tall rig. My mast has the same baby stay as does the other 5 in the marina. T
Towing a pram Hayden Watson at 11:51pm 02.15.23 If it is a sailing dingy, make sure to build a locking daggerboard plug. Even though the top of the
3jh5e impeller replacement artboas at 10:39pm 02.15.23 Just did our last year. And, like others, the impeller housing faces away from you :( My back was
Tachometer needle broken - help (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:55pm 02.15.23 Glue a toothpick to the stem of the tachometer. Barring that, purchase a VDO tach. Here is the
Yanmar 2GM Tune Up Kit Benny17441 at 9:20pm 02.15.23 5 years on the hard, that fuel is gunk. Pump out whatever fuel is left on the tank and put in abou

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