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My boat won't start sometimes loki219 at 2:13pm 09.05.11 Big Boats 5/3602 I have a 1987 Catalina wingkeel with a universal diesel aux..My problem is tha The motor starts the
h33.5 trailer psherwin at 1:10pm 09.05.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1102 I am looking for a trailer for a Hunter 33.5 ('88-'94 bulb wing keel). Does anyone have one on the
Winch replacements for c42 mkI pintospal at 12:33pm 09.05.11 Big Boats 0/1445 Anyone replace their original c42 mkI winches with electric? Thoughts and recommendations?
Review/Feedback on an S2 1978 6.8? JimGo at 12:14pm 09.05.11 S2 10/11527 Hi! I'm still trying to find my first sailboat. I just visited a 1976 S2 6.8 that's in very nice s
Making up Standing Rigging.... (1) Sumner at 12:05pm 09.05.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/2001 Guidelines for correct swaging is available online in Advisory Circular 43.13-1a or AC 43.13-1a. Sw
Hunter 37.5 - Setting Up for Singlehanding Neill Parker Jr at 11:33am 09.05.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2299 I am considering purchasing a 1995 Hunter 37.5 was hoping there are some Hunter 37.5 owners who coul
plugging leaks dtrainor at 11:15am 09.05.11 Ask An Oday Owner 0/896 Folks, My wife and I purchased a (very) used 15 foot O'Day and we have enjoyed sailing it on a smal
Rotten bulkead and counter GDavies at 11:00am 09.05.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1239 A project I'll be taking on soon will be the replacement of the bulkhead below the cockpit, and the
Okay, gimme hell... zeehag at 10:03am 09.05.11 Ask All Sailors 15/3564 found a cheeepo ct41 for parts boat--- i can use much of the items on board and not have to pay ret
Passport II A/C: Control Board or Compressor? Capn D at 9:47am 09.05.11 Big Boats 2/2244 I've got an 11 year old Marine Air Passport II 16K A/C system. About 6 years ago the control board f
Interior Wood Touch Up Suggestions Ducati at 9:04am 09.05.11 Ask All Sailors 11/3561 After a season of racing the inside of our boat has its fair share of interior wood dings. The mar
Cockpit Wood Steps (Boards) replacement (5) Sylvain at 8:41am 09.05.11 The Cherubini Hunters 16/4221 The teak steps (boards) on the edges of the cockpit were not the best looking and needed to be refin
West Coast delivery, running the gauntlet.. (7) CharlieCobra at 7:46am 09.05.11 Ask All Sailors 35/8618 Time for a break from my insane schedule so we are fixing to drive down to Frisco to pick up a Hudso
LED lighting replacement recommendations luken7 at 7:04am 09.05.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 22/10089 Good day, on our B361, we're looking to change the interior lighting to LED bulbs to help with our p
Jib furling systems and sails Jeff Janice Whipple at 6:55am 09.05.11 Ask An Oday Owner 7/3015 We have owned our O'Day 25 for just one year now. A very fun boat! We are looking to purchase new
impeller damage mortyd at 6:48am 09.05.11 Catalina 30 7/1771 my engine stopped pumping water and my mechanic replaced the impeller and the problem was cured, but
MacGregor 25 Pop-up top lock Mity at 6:20am 09.05.11 Parts Search 1/3929 Hi, I have a MG Venture 25 and the PO took out the lock for the pop up top. I have been trying to fi
H336...Mast Rake Dmac336 at 6:01am 09.05.11 Mid-Size Boats 3/1772 Recently purchased a '96 336.....the 336 has an exaggerated taper in the mast...boat was shipped ove
Ft Lauderdale to the Keys and maybe bahamas on way back? redunculous at 3:53am 09.05.11 Destinations 21/9788 Ft Lauderdale to the Keys and Dry Tortugas Well First time sailboat owner here, I spend a lot of
just wondering fandango at 10:48pm 09.04.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1186 I recently returned to sailing with the acquisition of an 05, 26M. I have been very impressed with

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Water filter clarification... xavpil at 4:18pm 10.24.22 More tests today instead of running back and forth between the engine compartment and the stern to l
Outboard for Sirius 21? SiriusCanada at 4:18pm 10.24.22 :)
Outboard for Sirius 21? kappykaplan at 4:16pm 10.24.22 Nice lookin' boat, @SiriusCanada ! I have about a month before my boat goes into dry storage. I'm
Yanmar 2GM20f may have cranked too long Ralph Johnstone at 4:16pm 10.24.22 I can certainly feel for you. If you did overcrank, getting get rid of any water in the cylinders i
Ideas for running rigging. Adding winches on a 1976 MacGregor Venture 222 sail sfbay at 4:12pm 10.24.22 Lead halyards and sheets through turning blocks, deck organizers then through clutches then to self
New Mac 25 owner Giro at 4:11pm 10.24.22
Outboard for Sirius 21? (2) SiriusCanada at 4:11pm 10.24.22 Thank you for the welcome and the ok for the 6hp!...Wasnt able to get the boat in the water yet, wil
Water filter clarification... xavpil at 4:10pm 10.24.22 I'm not familiar with this system (as David explained it) at all. I have no idea what is your purp
Voltage Meter Issue Ralph Johnstone at 3:54pm 10.24.22 They are normal. Why couldn't you have said that in the beginning and saved everyone here from al
Recommendations on bottom paint requested Crazy Dave Condon at 3:53pm 10.24.22 Go with the locals for your area is best advice
Outboard for Sirius 21? kappykaplan at 3:49pm 10.24.22 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new-to-you boat. Post pictures - we like 'em! :be
Yanmar 2GM20f may have cranked too long Tally Ho at 3:45pm 10.24.22 The problem is that you could have water on top of the cylinders (at least1) and when you crank the
Voltage Meter Issue Anon 156829 at 3:17pm 10.24.22 Super simple answer : WHAT DO YOUR BATTERY TERMINALS SHOW WHEN THE PANEL VOLT METER SHOWS 16V ? :
Voltage Meter Issue Ralph Johnstone at 3:14pm 10.24.22 Super simple answer : WHAT DO YOUR BATTERY TERMINALS SHOW WHEN THE PANEL VOLT METER SHOWS 16V ? :b
O'Day 28 Keel Deflection terry_buda at 3:05pm 10.24.22 I had a 1979 and it is encapsulated. @terry_buda what year? nvm: YOU HAVE ENCAPSULATED KEEL. My
Voltage Meter Issue Anon 156829 at 2:54pm 10.24.22 If it pegs out only when the engine is running, probably voltage regulator.. if it pegs out with e
Voltage Meter Issue Stu Jackson at 2:52pm 10.24.22 Went through the battery test routine along with a load test/recovery and that showed battery 1 was
Voltage Meter Issue Anon 156829 at 2:23pm 10.24.22 V =RI. Simplistic answer- as resistance (as in a bad connection) increases intermittently, that is
Voltage Meter Issue Anon 156829 at 2:22pm 10.24.22 Next time it happens, check your batteries with a digital voltmeter and find out exactly what's goi
O'Day 28 Keel Deflection terry_buda at 2:07pm 10.24.22 One has to wonder - how does a several thousand pound keel stay held on by the encapsulating fiberg

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