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Yanmar 4JH-2E using coolant Tim R. at 12:41pm 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 6/2908 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 17/6461 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 13/4011 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 3/2811 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 11/3397 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 17/5287 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 22/5299 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 8/3447 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 5/2442 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 15/10116 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 2/1802 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 1/1683 I need the electronics card or a complete unit for an old Tiller Master. Or failing that I am in the
transducer placement for H28.5 1986 mombojerry at 8:07am 07.12.11 Mid-Size Boats 3/1823 i bought a used lowrance 334i gps fishfinder to replace non-functioning depth and knot meters. wher
Wax options for older boat? slofut at 7:45am 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 7/2540 My P26 is a '74 and the deck and hull isn't glossy but it's in remarkably good shape for such an old
Cruisair Carry-on 5000 gpd955 at 7:44am 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 2/6827 Does anyone have the owners manual for the Cruisair Carry-on 5000? If so can you scan and send? It i
matching hunter gelcoat KennyH at 7:11am 07.12.11 The Cherubini Hunters 3/2305 I need to touch up the inside of my 1981 Hunter 25. It looks like the gelcoat is the same both insi
Lewmar folding steering extension ? (2) jezzb at 7:01am 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 20/7429 Dear All, I am a new member of this forum. I have just converted from power to sailing. I am locat
1985 Catalina 30 broken alternator brkt. (5) blowinganddrifting at 6:50am 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 13/7068 After our 2200 mile trip to florida from michigan aboard the Rubaiyat, her alternator bracket broke
Which Circuit for a GPS Charplotter? John rolka at 6:44am 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 4/1509 I'm going to be installing a chartplotter and connecting it to my DSC radio. In the areas where thi
Companionway screen hatch BlackPearl99 at 6:36am 07.12.11 C&C 1/2716 Does anyone here know where I can find a replacement screened hatch for the companionway of my 1978

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Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida Benny17441 at 9:37pm 09.08.22 In no particular order, just jutting down things as they come to mind. Due to the size of the boat
Catalina 18 - Advice on mast raising? (1) MarkHejtmanek at 9:04pm 09.08.22 Does the forestay have a turnbuckle? And is the backstay adjustable? The backstay has a turnbuck
What am I looking at here (surveying a C30)? Qorgyle at 8:59pm 09.08.22 commonly used with dodgers Ah, that makes sense, there are other dodger fittings around that area.
How worried should I be about the Home Depot technique for crimping stainless wire? jssailem at 8:32pm 09.08.22
Caveat: Worst marine toilet in history Rick D at 8:26pm 09.08.22 Suffering with you! As Peggie Hall would tell you, I have had Jabsco (manual) heads on my boats for
New Mailsale jssailem at 8:24pm 09.08.22 Find a loft who will help to measure your boat and build sails to your boat and a type of sailing yo
Traveling alongside Crusty Ol Salt at 7:56pm 09.08.22 Funny topic. I couple of years back I had a guy that decided to witness my work instead of verifyi
Caveat: Worst marine toilet in history DianaOfBurlington at 7:33pm 09.08.22 It is telling that the Jabsco rebuild kits are almost as expensive as a new Jabsco toilet. At leas
Caveat: Worst marine toilet in history DianaOfBurlington at 7:31pm 09.08.22
Caveat: Worst marine toilet in history DianaOfBurlington at 7:23pm 09.08.22 I find it remarkable that you are unaware of her steady and persistent encouragement to boaters tha
Caveat: Worst marine toilet in history DianaOfBurlington at 7:18pm 09.08.22 As for never buying another Johnson product, I think you will find that in most case Jabsco is far
Caveat: Worst marine toilet in history dlochner at 7:11pm 09.08.22 Agreed; Raritan, a NJ company, has been the Cadillac of boat toilets for as long as I can remember.
Caveat: Worst marine toilet in history DianaOfBurlington at 7:06pm 09.08.22 I threw out every brand but Raritan for consideration. Agreed; Raritan, a NJ company, has been the
What am I looking at here (surveying a C30)? dlochner at 6:27pm 09.08.22 Walk away. The first picture is a really poor attempt to stop a chain plate leak. Leaks can not be
Caveat: Worst marine toilet in history Scott T-Bird at 6:00pm 09.08.22 I've been to Defender's brick & mortar store numerous times and been on the phone with them as well.
Legend 40.5 - what length hose for forward head replacement? artboas at 4:28pm 09.08.22 Or you could just buy a PVC "hose mender" fitting (male-male) and "cement" the hoses onto it using
Another Auto-Pilot Accident Tater at 4:25pm 09.08.22 This reminds me of a time fishing. The boat was a 30? runabout with big twins. Once we cleared the b
New Mailsale Crazy Dave Condon at 3:53pm 09.08.22 Depends on the loft but generally the company is respected. Is the loft near Oriental?
Internet entrance test Will Gilmore at 3:42pm 09.08.22 And I think you'll have to admit that THAT is truly amazing ! And not just kind of unique, but "ve
Caveat: Worst marine toilet in history Stu Jackson at 3:40pm 09.08.22 Realized this toilet will never be reliable, removed it, photographed it for this post, and will sh

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