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Minneys Parking Lot Sale timebandit at 9:21am 05.13.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1016 If you live within 100 miles of Costa Mesa You migh want to go.:dance: 1500 Newport Blvd. Sunday
Through-hull anomalies (3) Paul Koestner at 9:05am 05.13.12 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1681 I'm revisiting this site for my old pal, Lew, who owns an '83 (I think) O'Day 28. He's still on the
H33C: Am I the only one with a corroded packing nut? (4) Sylvain at 7:38am 05.13.12 The Cherubini Hunters 10/2133 Good morning folks, I had to drop the rudder because my packing nut was corroded right through. A
Help needed with Rebel Racer Harley78 at 6:24am 05.13.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1307 I recently got a steal on a rebel racer. i beleive it is a 77 or 78 year. The boat has all the par
To buy a 34 or not RuskinMike at 6:18am 05.13.12 Big Boats 9/1842 I am new to this forum and having a Hunter 25 (Cherubini) that I got as a real deal, I came across a
shaft and stuffing box Nursemnr at 5:46am 05.13.12 Ask All Sailors 5/1839 Hi everyone We were able to cut off the coupling. Ordering a new one. My friends insists that I
Batteries ,."!?!',nEUR��#%!!}!? MLampner at 5:32am 05.13.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1895 Due to a number of family issues had not been down to the boat in over three weeks. Got there and fo
Looking at a Seafarere 38 Allan S at 2:54am 05.13.12 Seafarer 6/14592 Good day everyone, the wife and I just looked over a 1973(?) Seafarere 38 and we liked it alot. Of c
Sailing a Mac in Heavy Wind/Seas? MacGreg at 1:52am 05.13.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/2382 Wondering about taking a Mac 222 out in 15-20 mph wind and/or 6-8 foot seas? Sometimes the wind come
Head Plumbing Installed Ugly By Boatyard (1) JibeMama at 10:26pm 05.12.12 Catalina 30 43/8326 I recently took my 1982 Catalina 30 to the local boatyard for a bottom job, blister repair, head rep
Deck Scupper through hull gate valve CaptGregg at 8:46pm 05.12.12 Catalina 22 4/1494 Does anyone know the size of the shut off valve needed to replace that faucet looking valve? I fo
Engineless Sailing bechelt at 7:11pm 05.12.12 Ask All Sailors 112/21526 All, I'm curious to know what the general consencious is with regards to having an auxilary engi
Coleman 5HP question (1) Charisma at 6:35pm 05.12.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1622 Anyone got any real world info about a "Coleman 5HP Short Shaft Outboard Motor" Like who makes it ?
Mounting location for fluxgate compass in P27 JetStream at 6:28pm 05.12.12 Pearson 1/1269 I have a 1989 Pearson 27 and just purchased a Raymarine autohelm. My question is : Does anyone have
LPG not flowing to stove Steve s at 6:20pm 05.12.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1467 Have recently purchased a used 393. It was laid up for the winter and we are not able to get gas flo
Rebuilt Diesel Fuel Injectors Weasel at 6:02pm 05.12.12 Ask All Sailors 4/2000 Today the boat mechanic put in my rebuilt fuel injectors.(Had one that was bad, Number 1 cylinder, s
Great Idea sailaway78 at 5:39pm 05.12.12 Ask All Sailors 9/2458 I wish I could take credit for coming up with this, but it ain't my idea. Was walking the docks at
Paint Coverage matt6669 at 4:36pm 05.12.12 Ask All Sailors 21/8168 Hey Guys, I'm getting ready to buy my paint and I am having an awfully hard time trying to figure o
Need a replacement mast jeffvennell at 4:14pm 05.12.12 Parts Search 3/3146 I purchased an Escape Rumba sailboat last week and on the trip home the mast broke in about half. A
Warped Teak Cabin Hatch SailorDave5050 at 2:35pm 05.12.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1648 I have an approx. 30x30 cabin door hatch that is made if 1/2" teak (not plywood). It simply slips up

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Its funny Friday! Will Gilmore at 1:58pm 12.27.22 Und ein gescheitertes jahr Deutsch. ve mutlu yeni y?l from Istanbul. -Will
white smoke Head Sail at 12:52pm 12.27.22 White smoke sounds like steam. Put you hand in it. Is it wet or oily? If wet, could be diminished
white smoke Benny17441 at 11:58am 12.27.22 It is steam, oil will burn gray/blue and fuel will burn black. If short lived, it is likely raw coo
white smoke sail sfbay at 11:47am 12.27.22 Might find these articles helpful: What causes white smoke in a diesel engine? (wigoengineparts.co
North Atlantic rescue off Delaware coast NCBrew at 11:45am 12.27.22 Take the ICW to Morehead City or more south then go out in Atlantic. I have fished and also been in
white smoke dlochner at 11:35am 12.27.22 Smoke or steam? White usually means water is getting into the cylinder. Most likely from a failed he
white smoke when I start my diesel dlochner at 11:33am 12.27.22 Smoke or steam? White usually means water is getting into the cylinder. Most likely from a failed he
white smoke NCBrew at 11:32am 12.27.22 Generally indicative of steam especially when it's cold outside Defiantly not steam. It is white s
white smoke Don S/V ILLusion at 11:27am 12.27.22 Generally indicative of steam especially when it's cold outside
Nearly there Don S/V ILLusion at 10:46am 12.27.22 High yesterday in panhandle of Florida was only 37. High yesterday in Tampa was about 20 degrees h
Nearly there pclarksurf at 10:43am 12.27.22 High yesterday in panhandle of Florida was only 37. oooof-- that's some kind of wrong!
Nearly there Jacktar at 9:59am 12.27.22 High yesterday in panhandle of Florida was only 37.
Advice on gel coat to centerboard dlochner at 9:58am 12.27.22 Thanks all for getting me straight on the gel coat. I am used to seeing it as the smoothest finish,
Advice on gel coat to centerboard thinwater at 9:54am 12.27.22 Thanks all for getting me straight on the gel coat. I am used to seeing it as the smoothest finish,
Intake Silencer (1) CharlieSea at 9:45am 12.27.22 K&N are good filters. They will do custom sizes for not too much money. 2GM20F silencer has a noth
Advice on gel coat to centerboard stickinthemud57 at 9:42am 12.27.22 Thanks all for getting me straight on the gel coat. I am used to seeing it as the smoothest finish,
gas strut for Bene 37 access door/seat at aft transom Ralph Johnstone at 9:30am 12.27.22 Why not go back to the manufacturer ? Follow the trail from Ressorts Spec and you wind up here: ht
Replacing Stuffing Box Hose (2) Ralph Johnstone at 9:07am 12.27.22 Same thing here. I think the most important thing is to have a mirror like finish on the shaft area
Yanmar Electric Fuel Pump Wiring jssailem at 8:37am 12.27.22 Yes... That was a fire hazard waiting to ignite...
gas strut for Bene 37 access door/seat at aft transom jssailem at 8:10am 12.27.22 Looks like the strut from my Vanagon rear hatch. Check automotive sources. That is unless you feel y

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