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Rigid boat models - tenders (1) galynd at 6:19pm 08.31.11 Ask All Sailors 8/2371 Does anyone have any knowledge of these Rigid (brand) tenders. I'm looking for a used RIB and have
Time to go up the mast tyson_troy at 6:16pm 08.31.11 Mid-Size Boats 2/2086 It's that time again, to head up the mast for an inspection of the rigging, the masthead, etc. In t
anyone planning a trip? blackjohn at 6:10pm 08.31.11 Ask All Sailors 2/1560 hey everyone just wondering if anyone is planning any fantastic voyages,like to hear about it.i wont
1976 O'Day27 in/out board question Thopper at 5:53pm 08.31.11 Ask An Oday Owner 12/2620 Did the O'Day sailboats come with the transom ready to accept an outboard even when the inboard was
H260 or Newer H25 troutsmustang at 5:13pm 08.31.11 Smaller Boats 9/2641 I am looking for a newer boat and wonder if anyone has experience with both. I now have a H26 that
C22 Measurments SailAway1 at 5:11pm 08.31.11 Catalina 22 3/1417 Hey everyone, I hate to be a bother but I'm a 90 minute drive from my boat and I need to get some me
garmin 235 Lost Parent at 4:38pm 08.31.11 Ask All Sailors 1/1930 I have an older Garmin235 chartplotter that i still use and was wondering if newer data sticks would
Swim Platform sunshinemartini at 3:45pm 08.31.11 Day Sailers 1/1875 Has anyone installed a stern mounted swim platform on an O Day 25. This particular boat has a factor
Changing antifreeze in my 2000 340 sailcapt340 at 3:39pm 08.31.11 Big Boats 2/1531 What antifreeze should I be using for my 2000 Yanmar 3GM30F. Any tips for flushing the system is ap
chartplotter no magnetic door med2463 at 2:36pm 08.31.11 Ask All Sailors 11/3761 Does anyone know of a chartplotter on the market that does NOT have a magnetic door? Apparently Gar
Can't keep the bowl empty Irene at 2:35pm 08.31.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/4692 I think I posted this incorrectly before. The gang at the Catalina 30 blog directed me to this site
Vent odor wchevron at 1:48pm 08.31.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 34/8976 Had gone out for a weekend with the family. Didn't have a chance to pump out on Sunday. Came down
What is the pump under forward v-berth? (1) Jared1048 at 12:16pm 08.31.11 Mid-Size Boats 6/2007 Boat: 1985 Hunter 31 See pic. This just a backup of the toilet pump? Thanks, -Jared
Getting on board a 26m Charlie Kittson at 11:54am 08.31.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/2018 Hello folks I am looking at a 2006 26m and the Macgregor is tottaly diferant to what I am used to. I
Split Back Stay Sylvain at 11:40am 08.31.11 The Cherubini Hunters 14/4303 I just completed a modification that I really wanted. The Back Stay on the H33C is split and anchor
New C30 Owner Ima90sJezus at 11:39am 08.31.11 Catalina 30 26/4805 Just wanted to say hi - I'm a new owner of a 1984 Catalina 30. This is the first sailboat I've owne
swaging an eyelet onto my headstay GDTRFB at 11:12am 08.31.11 Catalina 22 3/1839 My headstay doesn't have a turnbuckle on it, and my rake is pretty drastic. I measured the distance
1986 25.5 Hunter guage covers sailorkoop at 10:33am 08.31.11 Smaller Boats 3/1219 I bought a 1986 Hunter 25.5 last year. I was told the depth guage didn't work, but come to find out
The Annapolis Boat Show-First Time! PrincessoftheLake at 10:19am 08.31.11 Ask All Sailors 38/8361 I am very excited because this year will be my first trip to the Annapolis Boat Show. Just wonderin
Oil Painting Of My Boat sailorkoop at 10:11am 08.31.11 Ask All Sailors 9/2778 Hi, Can anyone recommend an artist that could paint a picture of my sailboat? I have a photo to go

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Emergency engine shut off? jssailem at 5:05pm 10.16.22 which switch ? My Diesel engine is a Perkins 4.107. Built in 1973. 49 years old. The engine has an
Dropping rudder 35s5 thetone at 4:59pm 10.16.22 Fiberglass rudder stock so it might be difficult to use heat without compromising that.... Looks li
Boat damaged by IAN Sailm8 at 4:13pm 10.16.22 Dave thank you for taking the time to help me out. This is the second boat I have lost to hurricane
engine: belt too much slack and water drop (1) xavpil at 4:12pm 10.16.22 I now found out that the grease cup is loose, super loose like a tooth about to fall. Does it now me
engine: belt too much slack and water drop xavpil at 4:10pm 10.16.22 The video was from the manufacturer and is NOT a good way to do it. After you watch the video then
Leaky screws holding steering gear cover on Hunter 36 - any better solutions? Project_Mayhem at 4:02pm 10.16.22 I always favor threaded inserts. You can get them in stainless, and I would epoxy them in. Then, us
engine: belt too much slack and water drop JoeWhite at 3:42pm 10.16.22 The video was from the manufacturer and is NOT a good way to do it. After you watch the video then r
engine: belt too much slack and water drop xavpil at 3:33pm 10.16.22 Did you read my link in post #7? All done with no special tools. Sheez... Ahaha. This reply was lo
Winter Cover (1) Apex at 3:32pm 10.16.22 found this a good way to prevent tarp grommets from tearing out......and if you have a dog, a much n
Emergency engine shut off? xavpil at 3:31pm 10.16.22
engine: belt too much slack and water drop Stu Jackson at 3:28pm 10.16.22
Anyone re-rig OUTHAUL using low friction rings? Apex at 3:26pm 10.16.22 good info: found an article excluding outhaul as a use for LFR. I should have some blocks kicking
Emergency engine shut off? xavpil at 3:25pm 10.16.22 This is from the manual for the 5411 and re. Thanks a lot just not too sure but what they mtn by i
Emergency engine shut off? xavpil at 3:20pm 10.16.22 . Hold the switch down. which switch ?
engine: belt too much slack and water drop xavpil at 3:19pm 10.16.22 Dunno why not. You've been given two excellent links with photos showing How To Do It. As I menti
Leaking thru hull JoeWhite at 3:12pm 10.16.22 87Jayhawk, you have not mentioned where it is leaking into. If it is leaking into the toilet, as in
Anyone re-rig OUTHAUL using low friction rings? (2) jssailem at 3:11pm 10.16.22 @Apex, I am a :plus: with Thinwater. I find the value in LFR's when the path of the line is less th
Emergency engine shut off? jssailem at 3:00pm 10.16.22
J 24 winter storage (2) jssailem at 2:57pm 10.16.22 I am afraid inside the mast is something we all live with. Some of us have deck stepped masts. Then
Emergency engine shut off? (1) Richard19068 at 2:52pm 10.16.22

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