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how to find replacement v-belt njl at 5:53pm 11.07.11 Engines and Propulsion 8/4215 I'm trying to replace a v-belt labeled "Napa Premium XL 25-11755/9463". It's for the raw water pump
Cat 38 1984 Check chainplates Chiriqui at 5:19pm 11.07.11 Big Boats 7/3348 I'm looking at a 1984 Catalina 38 for sale. I've been advised to check the chainplates, particularly
Roberts 53 BD centerboard? Jace7 at 5:03pm 11.07.11 Ask All Sailors 2/1098 I am hoping someone knows about the offshore - and foul weather capabilities - of the Roberts 53 BD
Boat visit today. (3) Ed Schenck at 4:40pm 11.07.11 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1628 The weather has been nice enough to sail around here. So I drove the 90 miles this morning to visit
40.5 depth meter question Celtic Princess at 4:23pm 11.07.11 Big Boats 4/1250 I keep my boat in the Swan Creek area on the east side of the Chesapeake (near Rock Hall, MD). The d
Main sail question allen-deckard at 4:22pm 11.07.11 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 7/10987 This spring I plan on buying a new main sail. When I was at the anapolis sailboat show I went aro
Sealander 752 to Raritan LBA Conversion Dan Hill at 4:08pm 11.07.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/2324 I recently purchased a 88 28.5 Hunter that has an inoperative head. To the best of my research its a
Wish I Had Seen SBO's New Low $'s Before I Went DIY! rardiH36 at 3:00pm 11.07.11 The Cherubini Hunters 14/3422 Over the last couple of years, I had been checking the cost of the four large replacement lenses for
Honda O/B Running Rough saildork at 2:56pm 11.07.11 Trailer Sailors 17/7367 The outboard on my Catalina 22 is a 1983 Honda 7.5 hp 4-stroke. Until recently, it has performed be
New Waste Holding System Duke at 2:46pm 11.07.11 Morgan 0/1564 I getting ready to replace the waste holding bladder with a proper holding tank aboard my Morgan 321
New H30 Owner H30Gary at 1:47pm 11.07.11 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1219 Hi all - I'm the new owner of Cutlass, a 1980 H30. Actually, I've had the boat about a year, but jus
Oops! Bill Jones at 12:42pm 11.07.11 Smaller Boats 1/1101 I took my H23.5 off the lake Saturday and noticed when parking it for the long winter I was missing
What to buy, 26M, 26X 25M +Video of my Mac 25 abk at 12:14pm 11.07.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/2526 Just a link to a video on my 1984 25M on the Delaware River near Bristol, Pa on July 4th 2011. I ha
An idea for Cabin Lights... (1) rgranger at 10:56am 11.07.11 Ask All Sailors 23/4862 I was at a trailer supply shop Saturday and saw these... They are fully enclosed backup (White) LED
Gudgeon for O'Day 25? DharmaBum at 10:53am 11.07.11 Ask An Oday Owner 13/3841 Hi, Anyone have any ideas where I can find a transom-mounted gudgeon for my O'Day 25 tall-rig? The
ODay 28 - Winterizing Engine questions skisil at 10:25am 11.07.11 Bigger Boats 2/1700 I have an OD 28 with a Universal 5416 Diesel. This is the first time that I have winterized engine a
GFI in Catalina 25 kmdeleon at 10:22am 11.07.11 Smaller Boats 5/2398 Hi All, Hubby and I went to spend some quality time on the boat this weekend only to find that we ha
Speed Paddle Wheel / Knot Meter jrgINTHEoc at 10:17am 11.07.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/2689 Newer owner of a 1974 Cat27. Knot Meter was inop so I located the speed paddle wheel and housing in
53 'Cheoy Lee Motorsailer vatab at 9:50am 11.07.11 Ask All Sailors 2/4435 I am looking for a large sail boat in size 50-55 foot for sailing around the world. I wonder if the
Bow plate Dreamgate at 9:48am 11.07.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1130 I read a great article by Bob Skalkowski in 2004 on how he modified the bow plate for an anchor set

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Al Fooks shemandr at 7:35pm 10.28.22 More or less. Or an excuse for under staffing. Most the staff do good to very good customer servi
Water Does not Come out the Exhaust SycloneDriver at 7:30pm 10.28.22 Please describe the exact location in the sea water circuit where you measured the flow rate of 1 G
Hello everyone! I'm looking into getting into sailing and need some advice on a boat I would like to purchase artleyt115 at 7:25pm 10.28.22 Also I will more than likely make a updated form with photos on it progress so you all can know how
Hello everyone! I'm looking into getting into sailing and need some advice on a boat I would like to purchase artleyt115 at 7:18pm 10.28.22
Al Fooks SycloneDriver at 7:13pm 10.28.22 For example I'm retired from my career. But I work part time. My part time employer cut all of th
Water Does not Come out the Exhaust SycloneDriver at 7:10pm 10.28.22 How about some photos of the pump during the rebuild process? An impeller pump is a simple device t
Yanmar 3YM30 Engine oil jssailem at 7:00pm 10.28.22 Very good advice @Hello Below
Al Fooks shemandr at 6:59pm 10.28.22 For example I'm retired from my career. But I work part time. My part time employer cut all of the
Yanmar 3YM30 Engine oil Justin_NSA at 6:56pm 10.28.22 :plus: You have to suck it out so you never get all of it. I'm looking into replacing the plug with
Knot Transducer flightlead404 at 6:50pm 10.28.22 Not a good idea. Anything on the paddles will knock the balance off and affect the accuracy. Tr
Bottom in great shape Dr. D at 6:43pm 10.28.22 @Dr. D where did you get the bottom cleaned by a diver? So far as I know, they don't allow that at
Joker valve failures on Johnson Pump Aqua T electric heads Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:38pm 10.28.22 Welll...try a Jabsco joker valve. Theirs are all the same size too. You aren't leaving vinegar in
Knot Transducer shemandr at 6:34pm 10.28.22 Yeah, I think it's best practice to put the blank in when the boat is idle.
Knot Transducer Ralph Johnstone at 5:51pm 10.28.22 I used transducer bottom paint on mine Not a good idea. Anything on the paddles will knock the b
Water Does not Come out the Exhaust Ralph Johnstone at 5:46pm 10.28.22 When I tested the output of the pump, I got 1 gallon in 1 minute at idle. Please describe the exa
Refilling CNG Tank Terry Cox at 5:46pm 10.28.22 Mission accomplished. Drove to Fire King this afternoon and picked up my two re-certified CNG tanks,
Furling genoa cover seems too small? (1) Kingjim91 at 5:37pm 10.28.22
Furling genoa cover seems too small? Qorgyle at 5:37pm 10.28.22 Does the sail have a sacrificial UV resistant layer on the leech? I don't think so, it looks the s
Furling genoa cover seems too small? Davidasailor26 at 5:32pm 10.28.22 Does the sail have a sacrificial UV resistant layer on the leech? The covers like that I've seen ar
Al Fooks Leeward Rail at 5:25pm 10.28.22 How are people paying their bills if only a handful are working? This labor shortage stinks. One r

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