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Yanmar 3GMF still can't get above 2200 Rpm question ? Capt Robbie at 2:13pm 11.15.21 Engines and Propulsion 15/1519 l have been looking into this issue for two seasons and still have not been able to resolved it. A l
PacificNW Weather Wet with intermittent Rain followed by damp drizzle (1) jssailem at 11:39am 11.15.21 Weather and Forecasting 12/787
Swinomish Channel Closure (3) jssailem at 11:05am 11.15.21 Pacific North West Cruisers 4/1169 This just learned. https://waggonerguide.com/swinomish-channel-temporary-restriction The swinging br
Masthead main halyard sheave? PlaneTom at 10:34am 11.15.21 Catalina 310 14/2414 Catalina 310, hull #73, built Dec 2000. I'd like to replace the sheave at the masthead, the main hal
Maryland Macgregor 26 trial? Steuart Pittman at 10:01am 11.15.21 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1104 I've been yearning for a Macgregor 26 but have never actually sailed one. Anyone here on the western
Worth the Cutter Rig? SailorElliot at 7:56am 11.15.21 Ask All Sailors 30/2452 Hello, I was wondering if it is worth paying a grand or so to install an inner forestay and system
prop shaft flange bolt size Shaw_2112 at 4:54pm 11.14.21 Mid-Size Boats 7/790 Does anyone know what the correct size socket/wrench for the prop shaft flange for my 86 28.5 is? 5/
Any P39-1 owners out there? Abaco Joe at 4:51pm 11.14.21 Pearson 1/549 Hi All, Sorry for the repeat, apparently I didn't refresh. Joe
pss dry shaft and vent line on H 41? Valerio at 2:08pm 11.14.21 Big Boats 18/1066 just installed a pss dry shaft and the vent line is just looking tru the floor, what did you do with
Missing macerator pump?? sailingdeac at 1:42pm 11.14.21 Catalina 309 Group Forum 9/1227 Just bought a 2006 Catalina 309. Electrical panel indicates a macerator pump with wiring at the pa
Water in Engine Pan? AwwShucks at 11:17am 11.14.21 Catalina 310 30/2542 I just took the boat to a local marina to fuel up and noticed two things - some white smoke from exh
Any P-39-1 Owners out there? Abaco Joe at 11:11am 11.14.21 Pearson 3/916 Hi All, I'm writing a review on a 1975 P39 for Good Old Boat magazine and am looking for owners inpu
WAAS or wasn't All U Get at 10:19am 11.14.21 Ask All Sailors 5/606 Hi all, I have ignored the clock on my Furuno chart plotter for several years and have a renewed in
interested in buying a 310 paulducham at 9:39am 11.14.21 Catalina 310 11/1611 The 310 is on my short list of candidates for our next/last sailboat. Please let me know if you're o
Beneteau 331- Replace head normant at 9:22am 11.14.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 13/1244 Would like to replace the Jabsco manual head in our 331-2003. Considering a Vacuum head. Any sugges
Top Speed of the Flicka 20 (w/ Motor) SailorElliot at 8:32am 11.14.21 Ask All Sailors 21/2301 Hello! I was wondering what the top speed of the Flicka 20 via motor in the ocean (1-3 foot waves).
yanmar water pump leaking after replacement (1) dave_and_dd at 8:02am 11.14.21 Engines and Propulsion 7/1167 Hey guys - well, I had a leak from the fresh-water pump seal and had started a thread about possibly
Sealed with a bow (and a stern, too) Phil Herring at 6:31pm 11.13.21 Ask All Sailors 12/908 How do you prep your boat for winter? While this varies depending on your latitude, it's a great op
Forestay and furling genoa David B. at 5:30pm 11.13.21 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1592 I bought a 26M from a person who told me the original connector on his furling genoa failed twice.
Winter Jackstands and Blocking (1) lehighsail at 3:44pm 11.13.21 Ask All Sailors 18/2329 I am somewhat aware of jack stand technique for winter storage on the hard and that the boat rests o

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Capri 18 battery JBP-PA at 1:19pm 03.23.24 Not all group 24 batteries are identical, they can vary in size a bit from brand to brand. They are
outboard hoisting PaulK at 1:06pm 03.23.24 awesome!! outboard is 15hp..... but I really like the concept and it's actually what I designed las
Ultimate demonstration of a displacement hull's hull speed. PaulK at 12:59pm 03.23.24 Cool experiment. He should try it on a paddleboard. Of course if he hits a wake in a paddleboard at
1984 Hunter 34 Fuel Fittings (3) Ralph Johnstone at 12:34pm 03.23.24 Adding just a bit of detail to @Tally Ho 's previous instructions, firstly, where is the leak occurr
Finding cabin leaks with pressure? azambella at 12:06pm 03.23.24 Sorry, I thought I replied to everyone.. Yes know about the soap thing. Gonna try it out
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5 Davidasailor26 at 10:50am 03.23.24 most of the wire I have purchased to put into the boat is 10 gauge tinned marine-grade wire... I ha
Overboard discharge of waste tank? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:49am 03.23.24 If Milwaukee is your home port, that puts your boat on Lake Michigan. If so, or if it is on any o
Launching boats with an outback? Justin_NSA at 9:33am 03.23.24 Subarus of that vintage have CVT transmissions are much different than a geared transmisson. I woul
Are golf cart batteries better than marine batteries FastOlson at 9:33am 03.23.24 https://assets.ctfassets.net/nh2mdhlonj7m/2SgoYNBYH37jXmk40zvjW5/908e5151162844f632867ea02715e7b7/T1
Are golf cart batteries better than marine batteries Justin_NSA at 9:30am 03.23.24 interesting, do you remember how tall the 6 V batteries were? I had that info at one time. It's ou
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5 (1) JohnBisMe at 9:25am 03.23.24 In regard to various questions and comments, most of the wire I have purchased to put into the boat
Recomissioning fresh water system after 7 years? dlochner at 9:19am 03.23.24 It it has a switch to automatically turn the pump on and off at the specified outlet pressure but d
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5 KCofKC at 9:14am 03.23.24 A possible supplier for the required fuse holder might be Del City, they have lots of harness type o
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5 JBP-PA at 9:05am 03.23.24 I wonder if your estimate of usage is perhaps a bit high. On my boat, with LED cabin lights, running
Yamaha 25 MK2 offshore experience Project_Mayhem at 9:04am 03.23.24 There's a night and day difference between an inboard and an outboard
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5 dlochner at 9:02am 03.23.24 I used a fuse like this when I replaced my batteries a few years ago (i didnt have any fusing at th
Launching boats with an outback? Project_Mayhem at 9:01am 03.23.24 Even ramps with bumps in the concrete can be slippery in the water. Keeping your vehicle's tires dry
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5 JBP-PA at 9:00am 03.23.24 Many people suggest that a MRBF type fuse is OK on LFP batteries as long as it's only one battery an
Are golf cart batteries better than marine batteries FastOlson at 8:58am 03.23.24 do you keep the emergency battery all wired and charging? do you controller with the main battery 1
No core?? twodzusfittings at 8:45am 03.23.24 @dmax Now thats real show case. Very nicely done. I applaud you.

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