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Stiff throttle gundaddy at 4:25am 04.28.12 Engines and Propulsion 5/3738 Boat: 1989 Pearson 31 Engine: Yanmar 2GM20F Pedestal: Edson Problem: Advancing the throttl
leaking fuel tank mark bregel at 3:51am 04.28.12 Big Boats 2/1735 I have an older Catalina 36,1986. I think the fuel tank is leaking. My question is : How to remove t
Securing the halyard Chris Bogle at 3:17am 04.28.12 Ask An Oday Owner 6/3937 Have a system on my boat where the halyard ropes are fed through a series of two pulleys at the base
We NEED a sailboat in May ! OSL at 12:28am 04.28.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1639 Hello, O-S-L is a french association, we study plastic marine debris. We faced a problem with our bo
Need Replacement Shift Cable Assembly for 1987 H26.5 dknape at 8:22pm 04.27.12 Mid-Size Boats 1/1245 Good day everyone, I need some assistance finding the correct part for my 1987 Hunter 26.5. I need
Sailing on eastern lake ontario horsedad at 6:52pm 04.27.12 Catalina 22 3/1330 Has anyone sailed a 22 on eastern Lake Ontario? I have a 1989 wing keel and sail on Oneida lake and
Phrf rating?? Cmp1110 at 4:13pm 04.27.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/2238 What is this based on?? Does anyone know what my rating is ? Hunter 28.5 1985 deep draft 110 jib ??
Question On Battery Box Containment 2 Bob S at 3:02pm 04.27.12 Ask All Sailors 21/11116 I am searching this forum for advise on containing a potential spill. The C30 has a molded battery b
slowing noel32129 at 2:56pm 04.27.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1858 Got a bit of a problem that I would love to through out for some others experiences We are new to
Two-toned decks jfrench at 2:48pm 04.27.12 Catalina 22 13/3127 Does anybody know what the deal is with the two-tone deck paint job on our boats? Was the colored ar
Charging 2 12V batteries with one panel & controller Southcoasting at 12:59pm 04.27.12 Musings With Maine Sail 3/3505 Hi Mainesail! I always follow your DIY as they're easy and straightforward to follow for all especi
San Juan 24's in Sheboygan WI scallywag at 12:39pm 04.27.12 San Juan Sailboats 0/2319 There's a few San Juan 24's for sale in Sheboygan Wisconsin. The ones I know of have trailers and a
Solar Charging Batteries in Parallel Captain Dighton at 12:35pm 04.27.12 Ask All Sailors 4/3189 I have 2 12 volt marine batteries in parallel and I am looking for a solar charger to charge them. B
One hand behind my back (1) All U Get at 11:33am 04.27.12 Ask All Sailors 7/1710 Have you ever been out in the dingy and need to balance the load? Sitting at the seat or on the tube
Painting Non slip anthony at 11:24am 04.27.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1386 Hello All Can anyone tell me how to paint my non slip areas I have on my V25. My question is that it
Antislip coverage? Costy at 10:30am 04.27.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1117 Wondering what is the best "antislip" paint? Got two options so far Kiwi anti slip coverage and Pett
Rigging Tape Over Thimbles/Nicopress? GorillaToast at 10:20am 04.27.12 Catalina 22 3/1491 The forestay I just replaced on my C22 had rigging tape wrapped around the nicopress fittings and lo
The Engine- Cleanliness is next to Godliness gpd955 at 8:47am 04.27.12 Ask All Sailors 16/4438 So......Been spending some time with my engine recently and find that when a lot of people on the fo
How do I drop my swing keel? Ward H at 8:46am 04.27.12 Ask All Sailors 1/2430 Sounds simple but not so sure. Can I support it with a hydraulic floor jack, take out the swing bol
Weather Stripping Cockpit lockers on 25 KennyH at 8:40am 04.27.12 The Cherubini Hunters 7/2695 The only leaks I have had in my 1981 25 is the Cockpit Lockers. Not sure if they came with weather

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Will Webasto/Diesel Heater exhaust condensate damage gelcoat? Exhaust port installation on C34mkii- freeboard or transom (1) dlochner at 12:41pm 12.10.22 You can also add a drain to the exhaust line. Sure Marine has them in different sizes and on an elbo
Will Webasto/Diesel Heater exhaust condensate damage gelcoat? Exhaust port installation on C34mkii- freeboard or transom Verano at 12:40pm 12.10.22 Thanks for the reply, I must admit, I had to do a search for topsides vs freeboard and found a funny
Will Webasto/Diesel Heater exhaust condensate damage gelcoat? Exhaust port installation on C34mkii- freeboard or transom Stu Jackson at 12:07pm 12.10.22 Being warm is good! :) You may obtain more C34MkII suggestions on the C34 forum, here: Main Message
trying to install a transponder for my Hawk-eye depth sounder. does the Tartan 30 have any special aspects to consider. Ralph Johnstone at 12:06pm 12.10.22 Welcome to the site. I presume you're looking at an inside-the-hull transponder ? I don't have any
Will Webasto/Diesel Heater exhaust condensate damage gelcoat? Exhaust port installation on C34mkii- freeboard or transom Hollyberry at 12:02pm 12.10.22 I think you'll find most owners have installed the exhaust in the topsides, near the transom but als
Oh no, not that sticky! (1) Ralph Johnstone at 11:37am 12.10.22 I bet the product could keep a ton object stationary in a horizontal orientation! Very true. And
Any Catalina 36 MKII owners... Sailor Sue at 11:17am 12.10.22 Thanks for the responses. 1 inch sounds like a reasonable size. . Every 2 or 3 years I order ano
Mixing elbow (yes, another one) Yanmar 3YM20 vandiver at 11:16am 12.10.22 I have the exact same issue. Installed a brand new 3YM20 in '08. Mixing elbow replaced about 300
Mixing elbow (yes, another one) Yanmar 3YM20 Roland5048 at 11:07am 12.10.22 I have the exact same issue. Installed a brand new 3YM20 in '08. Mixing elbow replaced about 300 h
Oh no, not that sticky! MikeHoncho at 10:47am 12.10.22
Go Army... JamesG161 at 10:34am 12.10.22 My Grand niece is at that game , she is in the Naval Academy now. GOOOO Navy ....
Boat documentation JamesG161 at 10:22am 12.10.22 Well there are many pre-done solutions for FileMaker. I sent @jssailem a free copy of the Professio
Boat documentation dlochner at 9:50am 12.10.22
Boat documentation jssailem at 9:45am 12.10.22 NO:yikes: It has been a case of discovery, best guessing (occasionally - SWAG), and just plain remov
Catalina Capri 18 jib size? Monsterfish at 9:43am 12.10.22 Dear Joe, Thank you very much! Yes, thank god its winter and I can take my time learning, getting
Go Army... jssailem at 9:41am 12.10.22 Go NAVY!
Replacing Stuffing Box Hose jssailem at 9:39am 12.10.22 I had been thinking of replacing the stuffing box with a dripless seal. However, after reading more
Replacing Stuffing Box Hose Tally Ho at 9:38am 12.10.22 I'm planning to re-pack the stuffing box on our 2007 H41AC some time next year when I can get it ha
Replacing Stuffing Box Hose Stu Jackson at 9:27am 12.10.22 Has anyone replaced the hose on theirs and, if so, what size and type of hose did you use (metric o
On Hunter 36, where have you installed your solar charge controller? Juice6576 at 9:24am 12.10.22 I have a MH-37. My controller was installed in the space behind the port settee seat back. It's les

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