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Disappearing dipstick! knothead at 4:07pm 08.28.11 Engines and Propulsion 4/2750 I've got a Universal M3-20B with about 1,100 hours running time that has developed the unfortunate c
Irene Observations Bad Obsession at 3:02pm 08.28.11 Ask All Sailors 6/2299 I have heard a lot of talk about this storm not being as bad as Isabelle. I believe that this storm
iPad with Navionics or other Nav software realkoalat at 2:22pm 08.28.11 Ask All Sailors 2/1908 I currently use my Droid phone with Navionics software as back-up navigation. It's more accurate tha
What a difference 10 days can make Ted at 1:56pm 08.28.11 Ask All Sailors 1/1390 Here are some before and after videos of the Great South Bay, Long Island, New York. The first one
Battens Bill Jones at 1:47pm 08.28.11 Smaller Boats 7/1890 Yesterday, my wife and I took our H23.5 for a wonderful sail. Wind was constant at 10 -12 mph. Unu
Used main Cuna Mara at 1:40pm 08.28.11 Parts Search 1/2784 I'm loooking for a used mainsail for my 1997 Hunter 25
Where can I find a new inner port hole lining edbulmer at 1:32pm 08.28.11 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1657 One of the clips on my 32 Oday port holes broke. I need the whole inner window and 2 clips that hol
Bilge pump on macgregor 26x Flyinlo at 1:28pm 08.28.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/7883 Just purchased a 2000 26x and truly enjoy it. I keep it on the water down in key largo. Is there a b
Sea Tow Automated Radio Checks Kings Gambit at 1:21pm 08.28.11 Ask All Sailors 13/5767 VHF channels previously used by marine operators for ship-to-shore communication are now being used
LAVAC a different approach HermanD at 1:18pm 08.28.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 12/7614 I have a Lavac toilet and want to change the outlet to a holding tank. To get permanent rid off the
cutlass bearing Slipin Away at 1:17pm 08.28.11 Big Boats 1/1275 Has anyone changed the cutlass bearing on a Hunter 45cc or equivlant and do you need to drop the rud
Would a different prop help? fokker416 at 12:55pm 08.28.11 Engines and Propulsion 2/2109 Hello all, I own a Hunter 23.5 with a Mercury 9.9 long shaft. I'm pretty sure the hull is rated fo
Waiting to hear, with crossed fingers sailaway78 at 12:41pm 08.28.11 Ask All Sailors 2/1341 Hopefully the power and internet services will be back on soon, and we will begin to hear from those
Replacement mast for H216 lostboy at 12:28pm 08.28.11 Smaller Boats 7/2084 Hey guys, I'm looking at a h216 hull only on a trailer for about $3000. The guy said the mast and bo
Cave Run Lake - Kentucky (1) Fly_H23 at 11:10am 08.28.11 Destinations 0/2859 Great sailing this weekend courtesy of Hurricane Irene. We had a steady 10-15 mph wind and sailed th
Question for those who race C30 tall rigs Bob M. at 10:29am 08.28.11 Catalina 30 0/1300 Gang, Like others with Catalina 30 tall rigs, I have found that when the apparent wind goes over a
Starboard Bunk- Backrest O'day 26 (3) John Stevens at 10:10am 08.28.11 Ask An Oday Owner 13/2985 I was unhappy with the comfort of the backrest on the starboard side settee. With the stove stickin
Halogen to LED B40 Donizetti at 9:25am 08.28.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/2404 Hi all, Next year project is to change the interior lightning to LED on my B40 2008 to consume less
Newbedford,ma seadaddler at 9:12am 08.28.11 Ask All Sailors 4/2072 Lots boats breaking loose in newbedford harbor are breaking loose and CG,BOATUS,SEATOW trying to sec
Northeast Harbor, ME Update Maine Sail at 9:03am 08.28.11 Ask All Sailors 12/2763 It's been a great trip thus far. Yesterday ' last night was the proverbial "calm before the storm" a

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Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM Milan at 1:55pm 07.11.22 The first thing that I noticed on the photo of your alternator is that you have the original altern
Navigation light not working - probably shorted out - H240 Crazy Dave Condon at 1:48pm 07.11.22 Look on the back of the panel and is the color coding of wires is different. Advise please
Hunter 326 Microwave (1) Quasimotor at 1:46pm 07.11.22 207219
Leaks at the Hatch Crazy Dave Condon at 1:42pm 07.11.22 Remove that piece and clean old caulk. Caulk all the way across the side of the teak and screws.
Ignition Switch Boomer2it at 1:38pm 07.11.22 Fixed the issue, took my time and took a close look at the wires on the back of the key switch, AC a
Port flange screws loose 31seahorse at 1:38pm 07.11.22 On the serious side.....Perhaps a dab of caulk like BoatLife would hold the screws against vibrating
Help! Crazy Dave Condon at 1:37pm 07.11.22 In my former life , I was an experienced investigator well respected besides being a sailboat dealer
House Battery Recommendation tfox2069 at 1:34pm 07.11.22 You can replace 400 ah AGM with 300 ah LiPo due to the ability to discharge to 75% - 80%. The weig
45DS mainsail furling (1) Ralph Johnstone at 1:32pm 07.11.22 After I lock down both in and out, I tension the outhaul. Has anyone else had this problem? Yo
45DS mainsail furling buddy0 at 1:31pm 07.11.22 Thanks for the reply sail sfbay. Just one note, the rope clutches on the cabin top do not slip. I am
What size headsail do I have? kappykaplan at 1:29pm 07.11.22 If the J is 10 and the LP is 11 then the size is 110. @flightlead404 , Joe has answered your quest
High Water Alarm - Oceanis 45 (2012) kappykaplan at 1:25pm 07.11.22 @toddbecker , the OP hasn't been seen since Oct 2020.
Im pretty proud of this so posting it here too SailingLoto at 1:21pm 07.11.22 Who cares about the boat... I would be more proud of the shed :beer::dancing::biggrin: Man... the
Im pretty proud of this so posting it here too (1) SailingLoto at 1:20pm 07.11.22 Looking good. Paint or polished gel coat? :biggrin: Wetsanded and buffed, bottom stripped, 6 coats
What size headsail do I have? flightlead404 at 1:13pm 07.11.22 Sorry I was unclear in my initial question. I'm not asking for specific measurements. I've gone a
Im pretty proud of this so posting it here too Leeward Rail at 1:13pm 07.11.22 Who cares about the boat... I would be more proud of the shed :beer::dancing::biggrin:
What size headsail do I have? Joe at 1:10pm 07.11.22 The very easiest way to determine sail size is to compare the headsail's Luff Perpendicular (LP) wit
45DS mainsail furling sail sfbay at 1:02pm 07.11.22 buddyO.. ....you are doing everything right. However, I would look to replace your furlin / out line
Navigation light not working - probably shorted out - H240 chriscampbell at 12:57pm 07.11.22
High Water Alarm - Oceanis 45 (2012) (1) toddbecker at 12:37pm 07.11.22 Did you ever resolve this issue? I have a 2012 Beneteau 40 and discovered that the alarm sensor is i

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