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Testing coolant pump? CowboyWay at 7:00pm 08.29.22 Catalina 310 20/3142 How do you go about confirming that the coolant pump on the Universal MX25 engine is working correct
Tiller for hunter 23 farrapona at 3:59pm 08.29.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/747
Boat lift ingramsail at 2:46pm 08.29.22 Smaller Boats 2/797 Need help, tried to pull the 1996 26 hunter today. Using the center lift with two straps on a H bar.
Mast lights kclancy at 2:18pm 08.29.22 Catalina 22 11/1622 Hey gang - I'm having trouble with the anchor and steaming/deck lights and looking for suggestions a
How can I tell if an engine is frozen or worth trying salvage? ConceptKreator at 10:36am 08.29.22 Engines and Propulsion 11/1586 So,a bit of background. I recently bought a sailboat and she came with a Volvo Penta MD7A. The guy I
Cleaning the hull NYSail at 10:26am 08.29.22 Ask All Sailors 17/1905
Groco HF repair parts jibes138 at 9:16am 08.29.22 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1200 Peggie, thanks for all you do here and the many years of great advice. I have a Groco HF on my O'Day
Beneteau 323 holding tank - is it full?? (1) nitrogenase at 7:25am 08.29.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/2208 Hello all, when sailing/anchoring with family, I find it anxiety-inducing to monitor the holding tan
Back to the Moon, Sailing in a Vacuum JamesG161 at 7:22am 08.29.22 Sails Call Lounge 40/6173 Artemis , twin sister to Apollo and Goddess of the Moon, is about to begin the trip back to the Moon
GPS Antenna Removal H49 Boiler at 11:15pm 08.28.22 Big Boats 13/1596 How is the GPS Antenna by the portside helm attached?
Engine Kill lever on Catalina 30 Trinity 2022 at 10:14pm 08.28.22 Ask All Sailors 5/1149 I own a 1986 Catalina 30 just Since July. The kill engine Lever just became difficult to push down a
Captiva 240 Sam20896 at 7:16pm 08.28.22 Trailer Sailors 6/2368 I am in the process of refitting a 1986 Captiva 240 and would like to connect with other owners to s
Why do we bother rant Don S/V ILLusion at 3:49pm 08.28.22 Ask All Sailors 40/4608 I apologize in advance if this offends anyone. Its ungracious, impolite and ignorant to not respond
ODay 322 or 302 - Replace wire in mast while standing? Tin Kicker at 1:02pm 08.28.22 Bigger Boats 9/1643 Anybody pulled a new wire through a standing mast? Went to replace the anchor light and found rough
Hunter 30 and prop walk FigBug at 12:39pm 08.28.22 Mid-Size Boats 24/3772 Just got a 1981 Hunter 30 and really struggling with the prop walk. Compared to the 1976 Catalina 30
Bimini lisama2 at 12:12pm 08.28.22 Catalina 22 2/942
No More Hot Feet (3) Georgedoyle at 10:40am 08.28.22 Big Boats 10/1470 After a summer with our new SeaDeck inserts, we can give them a thumbs up. They are nice looking, th
Hot water heater GreenSailor2 at 9:48am 08.28.22 Catalina 310 8/2158 Where is the hot water heater on the Cat 310 and what size is it?
Practice?? Don Guillette at 6:52am 08.28.22 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 18/4021 I really don't know where to start with this topic. Two young couples from FL purchased a boat toget
Invest 91L (1) JamesG161 at 6:48am 08.28.22 Weather and Forecasting 4/1736 People a noticing all the tropical disturbances in the Atlantic This one does needs watching. Jim

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Can a mast be repaired? If no, where can I buy a mast for my Hunter 23.5? Crazy Dave Condon at 7:25am 04.29.25
DC Distribution Panel Rehab TrapperJohn at 7:12am 04.29.25 I can see why you're concerned and I think I understand what you're trying to do. CAVEAT: I've not
1996 Jeanneau 45.1 Parts sailpcb at 6:54am 04.29.25 It was working fine till I started working with it and had to remove the port side end cleat/ stoppe
H33.5 Roller Furler Options BigEasy at 6:23am 04.29.25 Check with the ProFurl reps. Give them your specs, photos, etc to determine if the C320 would fit yo
I need a Solar System! Do you like yours? FLWestCoast at 6:01am 04.29.25 My solar system hasn't been the same since they demoted Pluto. I agree. One of the scientific com
I need a Solar System! Do you like yours? FLWestCoast at 5:59am 04.29.25 600W is going to be a challenge in supplying an average 300Ah/day. That will require ~1000W. For
Thru-Hull Replacement - How do I get through this mess? Tally Ho at 5:47am 04.29.25 Morgan was a production boat, back in time when folks were buying "a lot" of sailboats. We all know
I need a Solar System! Do you like yours? colemj at 5:34am 04.29.25 Yes mine is one 100Watt flexible panel on the top of the dodger and one 30Amp Victron mppt charger
I need a Solar System! Do you like yours? colemj at 5:33am 04.29.25 Hello: I am shopping for a solar system for my Hunter 33. I calculate that I need about 300 Ah an
Thru-Hull Replacement - How do I get through this mess? colemj at 5:15am 04.29.25 I found the two head seacocks under the V-berth underneath the black water tank. Similar constructi
Catalina 22 New Design - Dinette Table Size? uncleboom at 4:45am 04.29.25 Have a 1986 Catalina 22 New Design that I purchased last fall. Unfortunately the boat is missing
Asymmetrical Spinnaker Tack Point sailme88 at 4:43am 04.29.25 Acquire an ATN Tacker.. It wraps around the furled headsail and is designed to slide or down to cha
Adler Barbour Freezer - Over Freezing - Help/Advice FatSteveTheBoatCat at 4:17am 04.29.25 Thank you Mark. Anyone reading this with the same issue - I did more digging on what to actually buy
Asymmetrical Spinnaker Tack Point Apex at 3:33am 04.29.25 soft shackle and block from the loop under your furler. Run the tack line through that block. It w
Asymmetrical Spinnaker Tack Point Will Gilmore at 3:26am 04.29.25 I would reconsider the anchor roller. That U-bar loop doesn't really look strong enough and I don't
DC Distribution Panel Rehab Foswick at 9:53pm 04.28.25 Yep, that's ugly. I'm afraid I'm going to turn to stone every time I look at it. I would be conc
Thru-Hull Replacement - How do I get through this mess? BigEasy at 9:30pm 04.28.25
AEDs Foswick at 9:28pm 04.28.25 Thanks Chuck. I'm glad to hear you carry O2, provided you also carry a pulse oximeter and know when
I need a Solar System! Do you like yours? JoeWhite at 8:59pm 04.28.25 Yes mine is one 100Watt flexible panel on the top of the dodger and one 30Amp Victron mppt charger.
I need a Solar System! Do you like yours? Foswick at 8:39pm 04.28.25 My solar system hasn't been the same since they demoted Pluto.

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