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oday centerboard johno12871 at 6:44pm 07.12.11 Day Sailers 4/2985 I have a 1979 O"Day 25 shoal keel centerboarder. My question is when should the pendant to lower the
Selden In Mast Furling Main Jim Beck at 6:31pm 07.12.11 Mid-Size Boats 5/2045 Can anyone tell me the version of Selden In Mast Furling Main that came on the 2005 Hunter 33? Incre
Has anyone else removed their voltmeter wiring? jrowan at 5:51pm 07.12.11 Catalina 30 5/2752 Good day, I like many other C-30 owners still have the original Ampmeter wiring run from the alterna
Catalina 30 measurements blackbear at 3:53pm 07.12.11 Catalina 30 3/1813 I am planning to purchase a Catalina 30. Probablly an earlier sailboat built between 1978 to 1980. I
Beating Problem alfine at 3:14pm 07.12.11 Day Sailers 3/1791 New to my Hunter 146. Frustrated by not being able to hold course beating in strong wind. Boat hea
What is this? Falconer at 2:43pm 07.12.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1497 I have a little sail in a bag that cam with my boat. It's called a "steadying sail" I think. What is
Sirocco C-13 lost masthead. LarsSkorge at 2:14pm 07.12.11 Parts Search 0/4027 I just purchased a Sirocco C-13 very inexpensively on ebay. It was made by Sirocco Boatworks and F
One battary terminal corrosion, seven not Seattle Scott at 1:26pm 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 4/1964 I have 4 battaries in my house bank. 7 of the terminals are always corrosion free but the pos termin
Yanmar 4JH-2E using coolant Tim R. at 12:41pm 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 6/2803 Here is what I know: - Engine runs very well with ample power at all rpms - I have to top off the o
What's comparable to a V2-22? spearfishlaketales at 11:47am 07.12.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 17/6170 I know this might not be exactly the right place to ask this, but I'm looking for a boat that might
Adding House Batteries Brad Hoff at 11:46am 07.12.11 Big Boats 13/3821 I am planning on adding two more 6v Trojans to my existing two 6v. I think I will get four new batte
How to not snap off manifold bolts? Stephen Trapani at 11:11am 07.12.11 Engines and Propulsion 3/2663 I'm not sure if it's a good idea to reproduce this question here as well as in Ask All Sailors. Some
Demographics Tim R. at 10:17am 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 11/3307 How come you do not see many folks around here or SN or SA who own a Hinckley, Morris or other high
It's time to play "Coach the Newbie" (10) jfmid at 10:05am 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 17/5198 Hello all, I am in the process of adding a steaming light to the front of my mast, swapping out th
Electrification oreana123 at 10:05am 07.12.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 22/5150 I am converting to an electric motor as my auxillary. I selected the largest motor that still uses 1
Why I don't trust boatyards Tim R. at 8:45am 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 8/3392 I tend to do everything myself. I only use a boatyard for hauling and mast stepping/unstepping and
Checklist timebandit at 8:38am 07.12.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/2370 I found this list here in the info section and had not seen it before so I thought some might find i
VacuFlush options? FourPoints at 8:33am 07.12.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 15/9825 Peggy - I currently have a SaniPottie that I really would like to replace with something more pleasa
Serpentine Pulley Kit For M-25's - Any Interest? Maine Sail at 8:11am 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 2/1783 Hi All, I am working with a company called Electromaax to try and source a serpentine belt kit for
Tiller Master dickrett at 8:11am 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 1/1654 I need the electronics card or a complete unit for an old Tiller Master. Or failing that I am in the

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Catalina 310 almost sank due to faulty starboard though hull fitting. (galley sink) jviss at 5:09pm 06.28.22
Low oil indicator fading in and out JoeWhite at 5:01pm 06.28.22 Janelle to confirm the problem is due to sensor circuit, disconnect the 2 wires from the sensor and
Invest 95L WayneH at 4:49pm 06.28.22 Bring it! My cactus is dying, here in Central Texas.
Air conditioning issue Capt Robbie at 4:48pm 06.28.22 1) possibly air locked on that unit only and no water flow through the coil? can you disconnect the
Not sailing but I thought interesting with Independence Day approaching Mikem at 4:42pm 06.28.22
Catalina 310 almost sank due to faulty starboard though hull fitting. (galley sink) Tally Ho at 4:17pm 06.28.22 just spoke to Grant Coney at Coney's Marine in Long Island, a long time Catalina dealer. He said t
Grounding plate..... NYSail at 3:29pm 06.28.22 Thanks guys! As I said, it was only attached to the genset and I have had no issues electrically eve
Hunter 26 taking on water American Girl at 3:29pm 06.28.22 Hi Crazy Dave, We purchased the boat May 2021 and sailed it all last summer and fall with no proble
Cordless power tools: best for boat? SailingLoto at 3:28pm 06.28.22 I use 20v dewalt drill/impact/oscillating tool. Get a 3/8 and 1/4 socket adapter for the little imp
Low oil indicator fading in and out jviss at 3:26pm 06.28.22 I wouldn't operate that engine until I verified that you have sufficient oil pressure. Then again,
Clamcleat replacement for jib sheets justsomeguy at 3:19pm 06.28.22 concern me. 'Zactly!
Low oil indicator fading in and out jonelli at 3:16pm 06.28.22 So far, I've tried replacing the oil pressure switch with a new one. No change. Went on a long mot
Catalina 310 almost sank due to faulty starboard though hull fitting. (galley sink) patagoniadave at 3:01pm 06.28.22 Great article on replacing seacocks the right way: Replacing Thru-Hulls and Seacocks thanks for th
Catalina 30 alcohol stove and oven shemandr at 2:52pm 06.28.22 I sailed offshore on a boat that used a camping stove - I think butane but maybe propane. The skipp
Replacing shower drain hose? valcour at 2:39pm 06.28.22 I wondered about that also, and though I would try to disconnect the sump fitting and see if there i
Clamcleat replacement for jib sheets Davidasailor26 at 2:34pm 06.28.22 No, but aren't jib sheets usually handled with winches? Seems those clam cleats might be a possible
Catalina 30 alcohol stove and oven Davidasailor26 at 2:29pm 06.28.22 I'm concerned about fire. Is propane safe for a boat? I've had propane gas grills at my house Prop
Simpson Lawrence Sprint 900 Windlass Issues Nodak7 at 2:24pm 06.28.22 Nodak7, what did you use to grind the old bearing out? Ive got the exact same issue. I was also won
1983 Hunter 34 port side water tank removal Artey1 at 2:12pm 06.28.22 I've noticed you asked us a few times you know there is room in there for a non custom-made tank it
Spinaker sock Belgian Chris at 2:02pm 06.28.22 Congrats on the new boat - and that's quite a windfall to find it came with a sail the PO didn't kn

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