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Engine vibration dee.yeah at 3:25am 11.19.11 Yamaha 4/2165 I have been curious about this "minor" problem for long. The 2YM15 on my Y25 vibrates vigorously wh
Catalina 30 Holding Tank Lost Parent at 7:41pm 11.18.11 Ask All Sailors 0/1226 Just recieved my new holding tank today and was wondering if anybody has ever installed one in the p
Losing the prime on raw water pump mseamster at 7:17pm 11.18.11 Big Boats 3/2969 I have a M-25XP with an Oberdorfer raw water pump. Recently, I changed out the impeller (used the b
Nov 18 Havasu Convention Update CaptDon01 at 4:54pm 11.18.11 Catalina 22 0/941 Take a few minutes to checkout the clip from Sean on what is going on as of today with the Pocket Cr
H22 tension gauge Viesail at 3:53pm 11.18.11 Smaller Boats 6/2120 H22 Rigging tips? Anybody have any tips for tuning the rigging of an '85 H22? First time stepping m
New trailer for an 84 Mac 25 - recommendations? hughbie at 3:29pm 11.18.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/2266 While the boat's new to me, the trailer has seen better days. Used for ocean/bay most of it's life b
Shielded Cable for Chart Plotter Frank P at 3:17pm 11.18.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1244 Hello All, I am installing a Garmin chart plotter to my helm station and the round trip length to th
Hunter 380 Manual?? pacificsailors at 2:58pm 11.18.11 Big Boats 1/2163 Hello! New here. Just in the middle of purchasing a 2001 Hunter 380! Does anyone have a digital v
Cost for dodger canvas? $1300? Dennisail at 2:45pm 11.18.11 Big Boats 23/13705 I got quoted $1300 to replace my dodger canvas on our 40.5 in longbeach. we had our dodger replac
1984 h27 Masthead light bulb size (5) amcmahon at 2:36pm 11.18.11 The Cherubini Hunters 5/2088 Several months ago I asked if anyone knew the size/model of the masthead light bulb for the h27. No
Want a picture of your boat in Mainsheet? bobjames at 2:13pm 11.18.11 Catalina 310 1/1634 Hi Captains and Admirals: You probably just received the December issue of Mainsheet Magazine and
Getting shocks from the binnacle when engine running augsbut at 1:34pm 11.18.11 Ask All Sailors 25/3762 I have a '93 catalina 30 and noticed a strong shock when I touched the binnacle after starting the e
Opening Ports on an O'Day 23? OS2Dude at 12:45pm 11.18.11 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1261 Has anyone replaced their fixed forward ports with opening ones? Would you do it again? What sho
Oday 26 centerboard weight Therock at 11:27am 11.18.11 Ask An Oday Owner 10/3850 I am considering buying an Oday 25/26 swing keel. I have seen most of the specs. However, nobody
Mast Step Bobs at 11:00am 11.18.11 Day Sailers 1/1372 Have gel coat fractures around the mast step. Since the support in the cabin is not directly under t
need advice Bonzai at 10:43am 11.18.11 Ask All Sailors 13/2206 Hello guys!I may finally be ready to make the jump from trailerable boats.Am looking at a 35' boat n
what should i ask for my 1998 Hunter 240 weekly warehouse at 8:46am 11.18.11 Smaller Boats 1/1360 i'm getting all sorts of prices to ask but not really sure. I want to sell my 1998 Hunter 240 with a
IN mast main sail furling mechanizm msade at 7:55am 11.18.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/2233 Dear sailors I own a beneteau oc 440 model 1993 sailing yacht. The mast is ZSPARS with in mast furli
Thousands of Vintage Maritime Photos (1) Soundbounder at 7:18am 11.18.11 Sails Call Lounge 2/7752 This is really cool! Penobscot Marine Museum now has 29,000 vintage maritime photos archived onli
De-icers dlewis812 at 7:11am 11.18.11 Ask All Sailors 5/1865 leaving the boat in the water (cat 25) at our dock which is in protected inlet. planning to install

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New Instruments Davidasailor26 at 6:47pm 11.08.22
New Instruments redlegmsg66 at 6:46pm 11.08.22 I am pretty good with 12v electrical systems and don't see a reason I would need an installer. I do
Oil in Bilge (Atomic 4) thwilson at 6:43pm 11.08.22 Check your oil filter for cracks.
Questions About Bottom Paint dlochner at 6:34pm 11.08.22
Questions About Bottom Paint Davidasailor26 at 6:33pm 11.08.22
Questions About Bottom Paint cousineddy at 6:07pm 11.08.22
What is the proper response? Davidasailor26 at 5:37pm 11.08.22 ..so a boat overtaking can't come from behind, then push up the other boat. I was with you until t
New Instruments dlochner at 5:35pm 11.08.22 What accessories do I need or does everything come with the respective systems, instruments, radar,
Questions About Bottom Paint dlochner at 5:30pm 11.08.22 I can read technical data sheets on bottom paints. They tell you the what, but not the why. I got
New Instruments redlegmsg66 at 5:27pm 11.08.22 Basically, that is the same system I have, except the radar, I have a 4g radar. What accessories d
What is the proper response? Apex at 5:24pm 11.08.22 @Davidasailor26 GREAT DIAGRAM! I read this as the other boat simply couldn't push up the OP, they
Volvo penta d2-55 raw water pump leaking Stu Jackson at 5:02pm 11.08.22 Is there a seal in there that needs replacing? Or maybe the whole water pump? There are usually tw
Volvo penta d2-55 raw water pump leaking Rich Stidger at 5:00pm 11.08.22 Easy rebuild yourself if you are a bit handy. If mechanically challenged you can send if off to Depc
What is the proper response? rpwillia at 4:57pm 11.08.22 Davidasailor26, Correct on both. I was boxed in by both power poles and the other boat. I would not
Help! Engine problem :( MikeHoncho at 4:55pm 11.08.22
Winterizing fresh water system on NW coastal area Hello Below at 4:55pm 11.08.22 have just purchased a boat in NW and have moored at Vancouver Island Marina I am wondering about th
European boat owners: Tell me about your holding tank fitting Tedd at 4:54pm 11.08.22 Clever Poles... It's actually a bit annoying because I have to carry two sets of tools on board. I
New Instruments dlochner at 4:52pm 11.08.22 So based on what I am reading so far I am thinking a Zeus 3 at the helm, a Vulcan at the nav statio
Volvo penta d2-55 raw water pump leaking dlochner at 4:51pm 11.08.22 Yes there is a seal in there. There should be a rebuild available from a Volvo parts dealer.
European boat owners: Tell me about your holding tank fitting jssailem at 4:50pm 11.08.22 almost everything I've found on the boat so far has been U.S. units. Clever Poles...

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