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Sailorjack at 5:54pm 07.16.11
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Hi Everyone I need to repair the raw water pump on my 3QM30F. I think the pump is driven off the c
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Do I need a seacock or just a thru hull to discharge the A/C cooling water?? The manual recommends a
meglio at 4:38pm 07.16.11
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I am looking for mounting info for a CPT autopilot in an E-41. If anyone has any pictures of how th
oldguy at 3:54pm 07.16.11
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posted on the 310 forum, but i was encouraged to post here: have been running my 310 with no engin
Pat T at 3:50pm 07.16.11
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Seems in lighter air (4 - 10 kts) while close hauled or close reaching I can't get my windward tellt
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Three summers into using my new-to-me '97 376 I just discovered the little water inlet located on th
Gregor at 3:44pm 07.16.11
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Just pulled the swing keel off my 1983 H22 today and found the bushing badly deformed and in need of
eliems at 2:41pm 07.16.11
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1) Should I mount a Horn or just have a $20 airhorn for when I need it? If mounting a horn, what wir
Hermit Scott at 2:34pm 07.16.11
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Hey guys. I was getting ready to sew together a bimini out of 9.25 oz sunbrella. I have my old one a
Sailgunner at 1:53pm 07.16.11
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I am installing a diesel generator in my 410 and have a battery question. I think the standard inst
Wkemple at 1:42pm 07.16.11
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Boat starts when connected to shore power, no issues. Just put in two new batteries (starter and hou
CertaCito at 1:32pm 07.16.11
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Dear Head Mistress, I've been noticing that my water pump has been running longer than normal. On
@work at 1:28pm 07.16.11
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Glad to have a place to learn from others - I bought a stock 240 out of lake michigan last year and
Pat T at 1:19pm 07.16.11
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I have a Seaward water heater that just stopped heating the water by AC power. I notice from the man
ChockFullOnuts222 at 12:27pm 07.16.11
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Hey guys, I hope this post isn't in violation of the rules...I'm not offering anything for sale h
wingysails at 12:04pm 07.16.11
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I have a 15' 3" 6' beam sailboat with a mainsail ans a jib and some sort of tube running to the bow
paul1938 at 12:00pm 07.16.11
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Have a Hunter 33 with about an 11' beam and my slip is 12', so I have plenty for room. I've gotten t
HakunaMatata at 11:54am 07.16.11
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Does anyone know where to get a replacement keel tube at? I tried D ' R Marine but they do not have
smoothsailing at 9:36am 07.16.11
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shemandr at 7:46am 07.16.11
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Captain John Burns - Are you out there? I got my main jammed but good last Wed. PM when I had to cr

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Emergency engine shut off?
xavpil at 6:22pm 10.16.22
The engine manual is conveniently available as a download on this website. Thx! If you look at
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Orbweaver at 6:22pm 10.16.22
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David Matthews at 6:06pm 10.16.22
I'm facing that dilemma as well, wondering if the lower nut can be reached from underneath, but it l
Emergency engine shut off?
xavpil at 6:00pm 10.16.22
My Diesel engine is a Perkins 4.107. Built in 1973. 49 years old. The engine has an electric soleno
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Project_Mayhem at 5:47pm 10.16.22
Is the ramp level? Does this happen at different ramps? If you have a foam pad you can place it on
Emergency engine shut off?
xavpil at 5:42pm 10.16.22
Please refer to post #11 by @Richard19068. It is possible the parts have aged and now need replacem
Emergency engine shut off?
xavpil at 5:41pm 10.16.22
Yeah, sounds like the backwards throttle and inability to stop are related. Check those cables and
Emergency engine shut off?
Davidasailor26 at 5:23pm 10.16.22
actually I Jane to push the throttle all the way forward. All the way back is high rpm, acceleratio
Emergency engine shut off?
jssailem at 5:13pm 10.16.22
Please refer to post #11 by @Richard19068 He quotes the Atomic Mdl 5411 manual regarding shut down
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
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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
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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

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