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MLampner at 3:19pm 06.18.11
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In a post about a possible transmission problem, I have told my tale of whoa, so I won't repeat it h
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Just an update. Looks like my intended Canada Day splash date is not gonna happen :cry:. I've got mo
Bow   (1)
Bill1565 at 8:46am 06.18.11
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Took the welded mess off our bow today. Looks like several mods to stock and then small boat roller
Trinkka at 7:32am 06.18.11
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I posted this tip last year in the "Salty Sailors" forum but never took any pics of it until yesterd
garyc at 7:07am 06.18.11
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I have replaced the forward hatch and now want to change the salon hatch. The forward hatch is alum.
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We have a Catalina 30, 1988 and have found that when cutting back on the throttle to low RPMs and th
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Where can I buy (to modify for 19) bowsprit and rails. Love to work on boats as much as being in th
Smitty at 5:31am 06.18.11
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I love the iPad application. But, how can you get more information about the poster and/or their boa
Smitty at 5:27am 06.18.11
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My Cal 28 does not have backing plates in some places that really need them. So, where/how can I ge
jmhoffman at 5:13am 06.18.11
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Hello All, I own a 2000 Hunter 290 and have discoved that the hose on the ice box drain is not conne
JasonC at 4:27am 06.18.11
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I am a new Mac owner, and I wanted to know if when under power if any one else had trouble turning i
Crew   (3)
Roger Long at 4:13am 06.18.11
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Cruiser1 at 1:02am 06.18.11
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I have just started to look at replacing the foam in a few of my bunk cushions. The covers are still
patrickfarley at 7:53pm 06.17.11
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This is one of my life lines. I don't know what caused the rust. It was rusted when I bought the b
mikeDS3 at 7:44pm 06.17.11
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March/2010 I posted a thread looking for helping in changing some worn out cleats when I ran into a
toddco at 6:07pm 06.17.11
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I am very new to sailing, but we bought a 1975 Oday on an Ebay auction from Boat Angel. We paid very
oldjags at 6:00pm 06.17.11
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How practical is it to upgrade the opening hatches on the deck? I really like the flush mounted hatc
MGoBoat at 5:17pm 06.17.11
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A year or so ago, my 192 had some pulpit damage and bow light destruction. When I bought her (recen
Gina Hopen at 5:00pm 06.17.11
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I purchsed a new wooden tiller to replace my old metal one. How do you install it and where do you a
BadGuy at 3:43pm 06.17.11
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I have a 1984 Hunter 34 that is relatively new to me. Both the steaming and anchor lights are inop.

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Outhaul line replacement for furling main
Davidasailor26 at 6:40am 09.18.22
What brand of mast? US Spars has instructions for replacing the line at https://www.usspars.com/wp-c
Hot water tank use when at anchor
thinwater at 6:34am 09.18.22
6 gallon Seaward heater, Honda 2000 generator, tank water probably starts in the 60's (Fahrenheit)
Selden bow sprit
Siamese at 6:24am 09.18.22
I'd through bolt. Whether you through bolt or just screw it down, you've made a couple holes in you
Hot water tank use when at anchor
Siamese at 6:07am 09.18.22
Your hot water heater has two chambers. One for the fresh water sourced from your water tank and t
FM Radio/CD player connected to starter battery
Davidasailor26 at 5:17am 09.18.22
The radio is a West Marine discontinued radio from five or more years ago. My connection is like y
FM Radio/CD player connected to starter battery
BBC16385 at 5:14am 09.18.22
The generator and the engine alternator charge the start battery. When plugged in the charger only
FM Radio/CD player connected to starter battery
BBC16385 at 5:08am 09.18.22
The radio is a West Marine discontinued radio from five or more years ago. My connection is like yo
FM Radio/CD player connected to starter battery
BBC16385 at 5:02am 09.18.22
I have a breaker for the radio on the panel. When I turn it off the radio turns off but somehow a f
New home for Andante   (1)
Deleted member 117556 at 4:39am 09.18.22
All the best. Consider the Rhodes 22...I owned a 1995 for about 12 years. Outstanding trailerable cr
Reef line separated in boom
Jwhy at 3:48am 09.18.22
Congratulations!
Yanmar 3GM30F light blue smoke when cruising
garymalmgren at 12:29am 09.18.22
Is there any simple way to very the high temp alarm is functional before I go ahead with the 10 hour
Yanmar 3GM30F light blue smoke when cruising
Ralph Johnstone at 11:56pm 09.17.22
Short the sensor to ground to ensure it does make a sound but that does not prove what temp. it soun
Yanmar 3GM30F light blue smoke when cruising
skunther at 11:30pm 09.17.22
Is there any simple way to very the high temp alarm is functional before I go ahead with the 10 hour
Yanmar 3GM30F light blue smoke when cruising
Alan Gomes at 11:30pm 09.17.22
Funny there are different Yanmar recommendations regarding running up the engine to the rated rpm.
Yanmar 3GM30F light blue smoke when cruising
skunther at 11:27pm 09.17.22
No obvious errors regardless of where you look. I do the same as you and no smoke from a 2GM20F.
Yanmar 3GM30F light blue smoke when cruising
skunther at 11:24pm 09.17.22
Did he say if the mill is running within the specified temperature range? If he has not looked, he
Yanmar 3GM30F light blue smoke when cruising
skunther at 11:22pm 09.17.22
Funny there are different Yanmar recommendations regarding running up the engine to the rated rpm. I
Yanmar 3GM30F light blue smoke when cruising
Alan Gomes at 10:41pm 09.17.22
Is there any reason NOT to run an engine at its rated rpm for any significant amount of time? My Ya

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