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Universal M25 Oil Consumption Rate Rayheath at 11:15am 12.27.11 Catalina 30 7/2527 Hello, I have just purchased a 1985 C30 with the M25 engine. We powered about 175 miles from the pr
Ice Sailing (6) Mich222 at 10:21am 12.27.11 Ask All Sailors 1/1452 Low Snowfall and Freezing Temperatures result in clear lake ice and good conditions for happy Ice Sa
DSC, MMSI and Me kpgraci at 8:01am 12.27.11 Ask All Sailors 10/2367 I've had an DSC capable VHF since I got the boat, but I just connected my laptop based GPS to the VH
Lazy bag replacement wrbeglin at 7:50am 12.27.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/2256 The original lazy bag on my 2004 Beneteau 323 is shot. It was made of the light weight material inst
I did it, I read them all!!!!!!!!! stevenorkathy at 7:10am 12.27.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1391 I just finished reading every post in this section.....I learned a lot, but there when I wondered if
Holding tank repairs in situ pshelley at 6:21am 12.27.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/3127 I have a crack in my holding tank on top and around one of the outlet ports. Has anyone successfully
Butane stoves Doc Nixon at 6:00am 12.27.11 Catalina 22 11/3701 I am considering buying a single burner butane stove for my galley. Has anyone used one of these? Wh
2011 Cruise Track Roger Long at 5:46am 12.27.11 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 3/2745 My 2011 cruise tracks recorded by the GPS and with alternate days shown in red and blue. I'm jumpi
Red Sky in Morning .... Scott T-Bird at 4:57am 12.27.11 Ask All Sailors 5/1735 Driving in to work today the sky was about as red before sunrise as I have ever seen it. It's very
GPS Handheld ?? Squidd at 1:01am 12.27.11 Ask All Sailors 28/4663 Looking at Garmin GPSMAP 76 series handhelds.. Getting confused with features on Gpsmap 76C, 76Cx
Hunter 39 galley grabpole sailbleu at 11:30pm 12.26.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1711 Good day gentlemen , ladies as a non-owner of a Hunter sailboat I have a question about the galley
Water in Bilge, where did it come from catawbarod at 8:46pm 12.26.11 Big Boats 17/4427 I bought a 2007 hunter 38 in almost perfect condition in May of this year. Before I bought it, I wa
Newbie Introduction On Porpoise at 8:42pm 12.26.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1899 Just a note to say hello. First off, admire the forum! Great info and seems to be full of great p
Cat 22 sized tarp? jfrench at 6:17pm 12.26.11 Catalina 22 8/3688 Anyone got a favorite source for a Catalina 22 sized tarp?
check valve for sink darkaegisagain at 5:33pm 12.26.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1145 I did a search for a fix for this to no avail... I have a Beneteau 373, when I run the shower pump t
How did Santa do for ya'll shanker at 5:20pm 12.26.11 Smaller Boats 21/3760 Lets see if you were naughty or nice this year. I got a used Mason Supreme anchor and an anchor s
Purchasing a new jib. 85 Hunter 31 Emerald Lady II at 2:56pm 12.26.11 Mid-Size Boats 3/1907 Hello Everyone I have an 85 Hunter 31 and I am thinking about purchasing a new headsail. I sail on a
Dinghy Seat Storage Bag (2) med2463 at 9:52am 12.26.11 Ask All Sailors 6/2371 We bought a new smaller dinghy since we put davits on our narrow transom. The old dinghy was about s
autohelm 3000 cpconway4@msn.com at 9:08am 12.26.11 Catalina 30 1/1350 I'm looking for an Autohelm 3000 main control box. I think mine is fried. Didn't see any of e-bay or
Windlass for Hunter 29.5 I-Lean at 9:05am 12.26.11 Ask All Sailors 13/4489 I have a 1994 Hunter 29.5 that I would like to install an electric windlass. Does anyone have any e

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Furling line fairlead placement Harken Mark IV Joe at 12:55am 03.08.22 Wondering if anyone can suggest the correct placement of fairleads / blocks for furling line for a
Furling line fairlead placement Harken Mark IV Hayden Watson at 11:13pm 03.07.22 The furling line on my Mk-IV is outside of the pushpit but I have a bow sprit. My fairlead block is
26S keel cable connection mikeracca at 10:00pm 03.07.22
Inside Passage Book Recommendations MikeHoncho at 9:49pm 03.07.22 What I would like to do is get in on the first leg of the Vancouver trip but I think I would be chas
New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 9:48pm 03.07.22 Ok so I need to find out if my boat even came with a black water tank to begin with. I found the val
Hunter 306 - Lewmar Cobra pedestal 2nd hand market? Halvern at 8:56pm 03.07.22 Check with Blue Pelican in Alameda, CA. Saw a few pedestals, I was looking to switch to pedestal on
Hunter Passage 42 Holding Tank Sending Unit JamesG161 at 8:52pm 03.07.22 oes anyone know the part number or length of the sending unit. Look at the number imprinted on the
Hack Freedom 20/Link-2000R for LiFePo4? Garbonzo at 8:43pm 03.07.22 Well, interesting discussion. I am only pointing out that LFP's are much simpler to manage than wha
Hunter Passage 42 Holding Tank Sending Unit Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:30pm 03.07.22 Instead of replacing the Wema sending unit that goes inside the tank and becomes clogged with the an
Fresh water leaking in to Jabsco Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:24pm 03.07.22 The Jabsco 29090 isn't a "classic" toilet, it's the current "Twist 'n' Lock " version Jabsco Twist '
hunter 49 steering quadrant artboas at 7:46pm 03.07.22 Hello Craig. I'm not next to my H50 so I hope these pictures are of some help. I'm interested in
Inside Passage Book Recommendations jssailem at 7:35pm 03.07.22
Newbie here, Can someone help with a few questions please? Md80max at 7:14pm 03.07.22 One last comment, if you don't know about Lake Texoma, it is the 12th largest lake in the nation wit
New O'day 28 Owner with lots of questions Clutch Cargo at 6:51pm 03.07.22 As for the engine water intake, a PO attached a long rod to the handle of the shut-off. open the la
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price sail sfbay at 6:44pm 03.07.22 Agree with Don S/V ILLusion............and will add.......... your purchase offer, based on your vie
Skinny water fixed keel sailors - how does draft and depth impact your purchase, your marina choice, and your purchase decision? BigEasy at 6:26pm 03.07.22 While I'm thinking of it - I've noticed a gorgeous new-ish Beneteau on the hard at the marina has t
Any known concerns with this specific motor? Project_Mayhem at 6:23pm 03.07.22 Okay, so next question is where do you guys recommend getting parts for an old evinrude like this?
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price Don S/V ILLusion at 6:09pm 03.07.22
Newbie here, Can someone help with a few questions please? BigEasy at 6:07pm 03.07.22 I passed on the boat. Thanks to all here that helped me with my decision, really appreciate it. As
inspectors estimated current market value vs asking price BigEasy at 5:58pm 03.07.22 Welcome to the forum!! Never seen a marine surveyor's report state a lower market value than the

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