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Knotmeter Clydo at 10:32pm 06.17.22 Catalina 310 24/2686 Friend said he heard of knotmeter that doesn't use paddle wheel? Anyone know about this? Thanks. C
Boat Needs A Little Work (3) SoSound at 4:25pm 06.17.22 Sails Call Lounge 7/972 What else would you do, on a rare for this year, really nice day with a minus four foot tide? Go ex
C30 MKiii spreader & end caps (1) Capt Doug at 10:42am 06.17.22 Mid-Size Boats 6/1462 I'm thinking about buying a 1996 Catalina MK3. The aloft survey says to replace the spreaders and u
Yamaha Outboard Cooling Problem RoyS at 5:16am 06.17.22 Ask All Sailors 6/641 I have a 2-1/2 HP Yamaha four cycle outboard on my inflatable. Every year a build up of something th
Installed new batteries, engine still won't start GordonSmith100 at 11:24pm 06.16.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 17/2559 My old West Marine batteries for my 1986 Hunter 34 were about 6 years old and had gotten to the poin
Shift strip (1) Project_Mayhem at 8:15pm 06.16.22 Ask All Sailors 3/403 I have a 96 Evinrude 9.9 that I just changed the impeller on. I'm having issues getting the shift li
Looking for tubing bender fred1diver at 4:31pm 06.16.22 Ask All Sailors 19/1449 Hey everyone, I keep getting asked to make biminis and dodgers, just need to get a bender, the one I
Main prop strut Boatjoc at 4:29pm 06.16.22 Ask All Sailors 15/995 Hi everyone. I discovered today that I'm going to have to replace the main prop strut on my Islande
Some 410 Projects (2) Sailgunner at 4:21pm 06.16.22 Big Boats 1/631 Completed a few projects on my 2000 410. Replaced my fixed ports on my starboard (sunny) side. Purch
Fuel tank vent line NYSail at 4:19pm 06.16.22 Ask All Sailors 1/289 Hello all, Trying to think of everything before I close the floor for a final time before I put my g
Removing old Thru-Hull ShawnL at 2:29pm 06.16.22 Catalina 22 5/704 So, I asked in a previous thread about the need for the thru-hull for the cockpit and sink drains.
Stays/Shrouds Too Short Fix Plymouth Sailor at 12:19pm 06.16.22 Ask All Sailors 20/2122 Dear Sailors, Launched my friends boat with him yesterday and witnessed a surprising structural phe
Wooden sliding hatch door (2) vsfoster at 11:37am 06.16.22 Newport 4/1519 I am about to embark on a ambitious endeavor on my old 1983 Newport Mk III 30' . First I want to mak
Bilging Every 3 Minutes Plymouth Sailor at 8:55am 06.16.22 Ask All Sailors 12/1213 Dear Sailors, How common is it for the bilge pump to go off every 3 minutes? I understand that the
test Brian D at 7:49am 06.16.22 Trailer Sailors 0/2 test
Cannot log into TrailorSailor ? Epic1969 at 7:40am 06.16.22 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/8228 Ok! So I can log into TrailorSailor but although it shows I am logged in when I go to a forum it say
1987 Cat 22 Companionway and Hatch Screens John Marrone at 7:18am 06.16.22 Catalina 22 4/1009 Any suggestions as to where we can find bug screens for this boat?
Anchor violently "jumps" onto bow roller (1) Matt White at 5:39am 06.16.22 Ask All Sailors 12/1616 Hello all. I tried searching here for any previous discussion but failed - I just installed: A) Ma
Hunter 260 V Berth Under Bed Hatch philiefay at 9:29pm 06.15.22 Trailer Sailors 5/963 Does anyone know what the H260 V Birth under bed hat h was designed for? It's an unusual shape that
Lectrosan install oday 35 allen lofland at 6:39pm 06.15.22 Ask An Oday Owner 1/470 Looking for been there done that advice. need to install lectrasan in our 35. will it fit in bow ?

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Raw water strainer disaster waiting to happen jssailem at 11:10am 12.16.24
What will the Christmas holiday weather bring to the waters of the Chesapeake jssailem at 11:07am 12.16.24 Maybe a warm fire in the fireplace and a hot drink will help.
What will the Christmas holiday weather bring to the waters of the Chesapeake DRhoads at 11:03am 12.16.24 It feels like the typical changing winter weather on the Chesapeake, I remember Yup that is what i
Raw water strainer disaster waiting to happen Ward H at 10:56am 12.16.24 You do want to consider the elbow you use. I started out with 5/8" hose for the inlet side.
Diesel injector testing Project_Mayhem at 10:27am 12.16.24 Is flow testing the only way to test for proper function? Is there a reasonable way to figure out wh
Buying 423? ldd at 10:22am 12.16.24 Thanks NYsail
Upgrading to the Raymarine linear drive smokey73 at 9:47am 12.16.24 I have the rotary drive on my 1994 40.5 Installation was easy and did not cost an arm and a leg. I
How much would you pay after survey? ric3 at 9:25am 12.16.24 Thank you Will, Tally Ho and dLj!
Do you folks strap your boats to your trailers? h2o_snow at 9:12am 12.16.24 Absolutely yes. Boats will move on the bunks both forward and aft. Thousands of miles with the H26
Tracks location Seaway 25 Ted at 9:06am 12.16.24 Using the dimensions on the sail plan you provided, a one meter long track will not be long enough t
Hunter Legend 35.5 shower drain (1) DYFLWD at 9:02am 12.16.24 228947
What is "residual value"? jssailem at 8:59am 12.16.24 Many questions have been raised in this thread. It has taken the thread in multiple directions as ea
Upgrading to the Raymarine linear drive artboas at 8:56am 12.16.24 I did not. Tks for the recommendation. The rotary drives can fit into really small spots, and the
Hunter Legend 35.5 shower drain artboas at 8:53am 12.16.24 The box would have to fit in the bilge area, not sure if it would. Have to measure. The Whale pump
Propane locker replacement Richardwm at 8:53am 12.16.24 Propane lockers are a special breed. Your insurance carrier might have requirements on those.. The
Do you folks strap your boats to your trailers? Thaniel at 8:49am 12.16.24 I feel like this may be a stupid question that will get me burned! But, my Venture 21 came on a tra
Winterizing the Air Conditioner - 2005 Beneteau 323 jssailem at 8:24am 12.16.24 Cruisair air conditioner. The boat manual's winterization section doesn't cover it. Ahhh, the secr
What grade VHF Antenna Coaxial Cable was used in 2000 Hunter 340 BAD ORCA at 8:19am 12.16.24 Oh the joy of re-wiring a sailboat. Good to see you managed to get the wires through. I asked the
How much would you pay after survey? dLj at 8:11am 12.16.24 Sounds like I will be spending a little more than I anticipated. Here's to hoping the "little" s
Diesel injector testing jssailem at 8:01am 12.16.24 Injectors are similar to alternators in that the testing equipment is more expensive than a DIY proj

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