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Universal M-18 HX - what the... (1) Skipper at 8:46pm 03.18.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1447 I found an earlier post from someone with an M-18 who couldn't figure out how to get the port-side e
Light coming through Costy at 8:05pm 03.18.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1493 So I got below in 21' Mcgregor and I am seeing light coming through the front lower V shape part of
Sailed to Fort McRea for the weekend RECESS at 7:46pm 03.18.12 Pearson 0/1183 I sailed down to Fort McRae from Chico Bayou in Pensacola yesterday, spent the night and sailed back
340 Halyard Blocks Andy1237 at 7:07pm 03.18.12 Big Boats 3/1456 Need to replace one of the halyard blocks at the base of the mast. Owners manual says "Rutgerson Se
How do these sail? (2) rpwillia at 6:59pm 03.18.12 Ask All Sailors 12/6217 Saw this in the boatyard in Ft Washington, MD. Don't see these too often and wonder how they handle.
Has anyone replaced the "Grease Cup" on their water pump? jrowan at 6:51pm 03.18.12 Catalina 30 11/7753 Hello all, I decided to do some more spring maintenance chores today, and after changing the oil I r
Replace rubber rail on stern sugar scoop mrinkel at 6:48pm 03.18.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/4926 I have a new to me Beneteau Oceanis 370 (1991). I would like to replace the rubber rail on the ster
Brookhouse NMEA 0183 Multiplexer Crane man at 6:43pm 03.18.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/6527 Can any one verify if Brookhouse is till in business:doh:. I'm currently trouble shooting a Brookhou
Why pan head screws on the toe rail? Nelsonhow at 6:06pm 03.18.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/1173 I finally decided to chase down several toe rail leaks on my old H-30. I started from the stern and
O'Day 30ft 1979 Manual Captainron1 at 5:45pm 03.18.12 Ask An Oday Owner 3/2890 Hello, I am looking for the manual (s) that would have come with the O'Day 1979 30ft. My boat has 5
New batteries Blitz at 5:04pm 03.18.12 Musings With Maine Sail 3/3003 I was recently instructed by my supplier to two new house batteries (US Battery group 31) that I sho
Off 'center' spreader (2) Team118 at 5:00pm 03.18.12 Catalina 30 5/1343 I just noticed this on the way home tonight. The port spreader seems to be a bit 'downward' as com
Balancing my 30 MK 1 C&C tanders at 4:48pm 03.18.12 C&C 2/2250 With my 30 C'C MK I seem to have to reef down at least one in the main ' some in the jib when winds
Dingy on Davits DougMc at 4:44pm 03.18.12 Big Boats 2/1436 I currently keep a 10'6" inflatable on davits on my H 36. I sail on lake Erie with the top of the di
Yamaha 25 Yanmar YSB8 Exhaust Issue gobluemich290 at 4:39pm 03.18.12 Yamaha 7/3472 I have a Yamaha 25 with a Yanmar YSB 8. The exhaust elbow cracked and when replacing it, noticed ano
H33.5 Water fill leak WestCoastMike at 4:37pm 03.18.12 Mid-Size Boats 0/922 Hi all, I have a leak on the fill line to my fresh water tank. Has anyone pulled apart the wood
Yanmar YSB 8 Exhaust HELP NEEDED! gobluemich290 at 4:33pm 03.18.12 Yamaha 0/1 I have a Yamaha 25 with a Yanmar YSB 8. The exhaust elbow cracked and then replacing it, noticed an
H22 Rain Leak Viesail at 4:32pm 03.18.12 Smaller Boats 16/3641 Water filling up in bilge after rain. Sat in cabin and watched for leaks during storm, nothing visib
question rudder post jhenderson at 4:27pm 03.18.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/980 How do you take the play out of the rudder post I have a Beneteau 400 Oceanis... Do you know where
Prop shaft coupling philliz at 4:21pm 03.18.12 Catalina 30 2/2203 Hi I am in the process of replacing my cutlass bearing. I have taken the prop shaft coupling apar

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Buying an overseas vessel...Registration Questions dlochner at 6:47pm 12.05.22 If you really want to hear a lot of divergent opinions on this topic head over to CruisersForum.com.
House battery recommendations berner73 at 6:44pm 12.05.22 Dlocner's comments are all spot on. Curious - where do you keep the boat - meaning are you at a s
Barient drum oxidation (1) Ralph Johnstone at 6:36pm 12.05.22 At the risk of plagiarizing @dLj , pictures please to give us a better idea of what might work. Onc
Barient drum oxidation dLj at 6:16pm 12.05.22 Pictures please... dj
It's never easy. Autopilot install. Ralph Johnstone at 6:04pm 12.05.22 Here is my pedestal installation Nice installation. What's the backing material if it's not "clas
Ignition key will not insert into the ignition. MitchM at 5:51pm 12.05.22 in the meantime just bypass the key and hot wire it. . .
Can anyone identify this pump? MitchM at 5:48pm 12.05.22 I have an old fynspray (australian or British make I think . ) it is the best h
Hunter 386 freshwater tank sending unit help Ralph Johnstone at 5:46pm 12.05.22 Would the white block that came unglued from the tank cause the sensor to malfunction? No. Not u
It's never easy. Autopilot install. SycloneDriver at 5:15pm 12.05.22
It's never easy. Autopilot install. SycloneDriver at 5:08pm 12.05.22 Here is my pedestal installation Nice bushing. I'll keep that in mind.
It's never easy. Autopilot install. SycloneDriver at 5:07pm 12.05.22 If have no idea about a pivoting wheel pedestal. If I have one it's news to me. The previous owner
House battery recommendations Tally Ho at 5:06pm 12.05.22
Lateen Sail Question, I'm Sure There's a Reason stickinthemud57 at 5:03pm 12.05.22 LOL
folding wheel issue sail sfbay at 5:02pm 12.05.22 A photo would help. Suggest contacting Lewmar and downloading installation manual.
It's never easy. Autopilot install. Dalliance at 5:00pm 12.05.22
It's never easy. Autopilot install. SycloneDriver at 4:58pm 12.05.22 Does the 343 use the same pivoting wheel setup that is on the 373? I have never seen a Wheel Pilo
It's never easy. Autopilot install. Apex at 4:54pm 12.05.22 Here is my pedestal installation Sealant is failing....otherwise nice install
It's never easy. Autopilot install. (1) Mark Maulden at 4:51pm 12.05.22 Here is my pedestal installation
It's never easy. Autopilot install. Tally Ho at 4:46pm 12.05.22 I started installing a Raymarine autopilot on my 2008 Beneteau today. The 1st thing I ran into wa
It's never easy. Autopilot install. SycloneDriver at 4:39pm 12.05.22 Good news. I went to the boat today and discovered that I have a GOIOT pedestal and 22mm spokes. T

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