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Depth Finder Chris Bogle at 5:05pm 03.23.12 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1643 Could anyone recommend a depth finder that fits the existing bulkhead cut out in the Oday 22. I assu
22' Pearson Ensign bassharborboathouse at 2:55pm 03.23.12 Ask All Sailors 9/5731 We are doing repairs on a early 1960's 22' Pearson Ensign. The "End Caps" for the rub rail (where th
ISO Owner of hull #456 Lorianna at 2:30pm 03.23.12 Catalina 30 0/1181 Does anyone know who owns hull #456? It is probably someone in the San Francisco Bay Area, but our
Water in the bilge CaptGregg at 2:16pm 03.23.12 Catalina 22 20/3125 I have a problem. I have tilted my trailer and have washed down the inside of my Catalina 22 and I'
Hand held VHF for Blind & other EQ JEJargoj at 1:29pm 03.23.12 Mid-Size Boats 0/1019 My wife is blind and needs a VHF waterproof hand held. Is there one out there that anyone knows abou
Universal 5411 engine starting problems digggs at 1:05pm 03.23.12 Catalina 30 12/9169 I have a Catilina 30 with a Universal 5411 diesel engine.I am having problems with starting. I end u
430 boat handling problems trichardson at 1:05pm 03.23.12 Big Boats 4/2180 I have aquired a Hunter 430 and am having some boat handling problems, especially when motoring, and
Drum Point Marine Roger Long at 11:58am 03.23.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 19/5799 Kate, Gary (the owner), and Christian who saved my engine, rescued my cruise, and overhauled Strider
Moving Seadaddler (1) seadaddler at 11:57am 03.23.12 Ask All Sailors 8/2216 Well after being at Burnt Store Marina for 4 years with no complaints I am trying out a dock in PGI
Replace or repair Hatch Cover Allons79 at 11:35am 03.23.12 Bigger Boats 3/1481 I have a 37' O'Day and need to replace or repair the hatch cover over the salon. The smoke plastic n
Fresh Water / Coolant Pump Bob S at 10:20am 03.23.12 Catalina 30 3/1337 I have a M25XP on my boat and have been toying with the idea of making serpentine pulleys for it ove
In search of elusive swing keel SaucyScallop1 at 9:56am 03.23.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/2957 Please Help, I own a 25ft Macgregor with a swing keel. The swing keel fell and disappeared and
Radio License's Jeff Jellick at 9:44am 03.23.12 SSB and Ham Operators 6/4553 Do I need anything more than a Restricted Radiotelephone Operators Permit, and a Ships Station Licen
loose rutter post Rick Beneteau at 9:43am 03.23.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1738 Hi Guys , I have a 1985 Beneteau Idylle 10.5. I have found there is some play in the rudder bushing
Raymarine R70C chart not displaying at all ranges Jerry Clark H356 SV Persi at 7:36am 03.23.12 Big Boats 5/1511 I have a 2003 Raymarine R70C chartplotter. I am not displaying the CMap chart data at ranges below
Leaking Lexan V-Berth Hatch circa 1991 NauticalMac at 7:36am 03.23.12 Big Boats 3/1121 This is not just a V36 problem. The old lexan type of hatch beds down flat onto a thick sealing stri
Posti-Tite Waterproof connector. jjsbiggs at 7:34am 03.23.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1314 Has anyone seen or used these on their boat? Thought it might be a good thing to keep on board. htt
Masthead setup for spinnaker halyard CHM at 5:42am 03.23.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/2891 I have a 1988 Oceanis 430. As fas as I can tell, there is no built-in spot for a bail and block. T
Time To Shine The Hull? Ducati at 5:22am 03.23.12 Ask All Sailors 4/2241 Happy Spring! Last year I got lazy and just applied a product called McLube Hullkote to clean and
78 MAC 22: why it's not yet. nemosuit at 5:06am 03.23.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1578 Group, I get asked "when are you going to launch it?" Basically, now that I'm retired, I've got

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Questions About Bottom Paint RoyS at 5:54am 11.09.22 The maintenance manager in my marina told me he has been studying bottom paint effectiveness for dec
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater Parsons at 5:52am 11.09.22 Please @mermike - there are a bunch of folks that would love to see any photos or descriptions of yo
What we learn from sailing - hurricane prep for home (1) dlochner at 5:49am 11.09.22 Yes. That comes not from hurricanes but from snowstorms. Back in March 1993 I lived in a rural area
What we learn from sailing - hurricane prep for home jssailem at 5:44am 11.09.22 Yes I do. It had been ingrained as a result of sailing. When alone on the water you learn to rely on
What we learn from sailing - hurricane prep for home kappykaplan at 5:40am 11.09.22 Do you find yourselves thinking ahead about weather and preparing contingency plans for emergencies
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater jssailem at 5:38am 11.09.22 The run on my heater a Wallas 40DT is about 6 ft. It was recommended to exit the side stern quarter
Help! Engine problem :( smokey73 at 5:31am 11.09.22 Looks as if the gear is installed backwards or is missing a spacer. Interesting. I don't see tha
Solar Confusion jssailem at 5:16am 11.09.22 The BLUESEA circuit wizard is still off line. I looked up the chart they publish. https://d2pyqm2yd3
Questions About Bottom Paint dlochner at 5:14am 11.09.22 I rolled my eyes when reading other threads on this subject. Most replies just say follow the instr
Help! Engine problem :( SycloneDriver at 5:00am 11.09.22 Looks as if the gear is installed backwards or is missing a spacer.
Help! Engine problem :( flightlead404 at 4:43am 11.09.22 It appears it may be the wrong pump. Will see when new pump arrives
Questions About Bottom Paint cousineddy at 4:24am 11.09.22 I rolled my eyes when reading other threads on this subject. Most replies just say follow the instru
Solar Confusion Nodak7 at 4:22am 11.09.22 Sounds like a good resolution. I trust you checked the wires to and from the breaker... They can sa
Catalina 27 Electrical Panel Joe at 1:49am 11.09.22 interesting. We've got a compass mounted there but I like that location. Would you just through bol
Whisker pole Joe at 1:28am 11.09.22 Only one way find out what's possible. try it at the dock, then go sailing. Routing the sheets is t
1987 Catalina 22 Replacing Rubber Seals on Pop Uo Seat Locher Hatches. mermike at 12:44am 11.09.22 Search for Trim-lok. I replaced the pop top gasket on my C22 a few years ago.I found good match for
New toy alert! For those who like to watch their boat/harbor from away. ShawnL at 9:26pm 11.08.22 I use a Wyze camera on mine as well. It's outside on the cabin roof when the boat is on the mooring
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater mermike at 9:08pm 11.08.22 I went with the 30mm because I knew I needed more length. I got the tubing and a 24-30mm elbow adapt
Volvo penta d2-55 raw water pump leaking Rich Stidger at 8:44pm 11.08.22
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater dlochner at 8:39pm 11.08.22 With great difficulty. Plan is to run 30mm exhaust tubing in a heavy insulating sock to the transom

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