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Replacement silcock access cover in shower? (2) CowboyWay at 3:24pm 12.28.21 Catalina 310 5/1530 On a 2001 C310, the hinge on the little access panel in the shower broke. Catalina no longer has the
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Interstate Trailer Sailing Tater at 5:20am 12.28.21 Trailer Sailors 33/2979 I have a wedding to attend next summer. I rank weddings in the group with colonoscopies. The only si
The Proper PROP Barn-dog at 2:55am 12.28.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 17/1886 I have and greatly enjoy a 1987 Hunter 34. It has a Yanmar 3GM30F, turning a 15" two-blade prop. Wh
Florida Day Sailing Amikaner at 7:43pm 12.27.21 Trailer Sailors 12/2689 Hello, I have moved from Germany to South Florida. I was shocked by the dock fees here, so I want t
Cal 31 Steering System matteisenberg at 5:14pm 12.27.21 Cal 1/704 Dear CAL 31 owners (or folks familiar with pull-pull steering), I'm the owner of a 1983 Cal 31. It
catalina 25 red bimini... MitchM at 4:52pm 12.27.21 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 2/1480 a rescued red catalina 25 bimini--. when a storm blew thru our maina, , the owner's ch
all Pearson 303 owners (1) Cypressman at 12:26pm 12.27.21 Pearson 9/1999 I have a 303 and need to know how long the shaft log extends into the inside of the boat. I think my
Key West activities. Scott T-Bird at 10:36am 12.27.21 Ask All Sailors 24/2771 Sue ' I have 3 nights booked in Key West in February. Always interested in suggestions for water-ba
Removing Shaft from flange on Universal M-25 rajhnsn at 10:08am 12.27.21 Bigger Boats 42/4426 I've read the posts on this topic and watched the videos posted back in 2011. They recommend separa
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Hunter 356 2002-coupler replacement bcrossb at 2:07am 12.27.21 Engines and Propulsion 4/971 With an inch of shaft showing between coupler and seal, how does one go about replacing coupler? Ent
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Welcome to sailing! Here, have an engine/electrical issue. ethanknox at 4:54pm 07.14.24
Yanmar 2gm kill switch issue Ralph Johnstone at 4:47pm 07.14.24 Please, just throw money :biggrin: .
Is There Such a Thing as 1:1 "Scope?" dLj at 3:20pm 07.14.24 dLj, try this: Oxford English Dictionary (oed.com) Oh, i have that - never realized it was applica
What are these tracks used for? (1) Rick Webb at 3:04pm 07.14.24 I'd have to look it up but I think these are also called sheep's heads as the holes resemble a sheep
Yanmar 2gm kill switch issue 3GGG at 2:58pm 07.14.24 Kudos to @Ralph Johnstone for some excellent photos and diagrams! Definitely above and beyond help
Furling system issues / broken headsail halyard (4) Tally Ho at 2:53pm 07.14.24
Is There Such a Thing as 1:1 "Scope?" kappykaplan at 2:43pm 07.14.24 dLj, try this: Oxford English Dictionary (oed.com)
Is There Such a Thing as 1:1 "Scope?" dLj at 2:38pm 07.14.24 In questions of definition, the first step is always to consult a dictionary. If it's nautical, the
Is There Such a Thing as 1:1 "Scope?" dLj at 2:34pm 07.14.24 But, I swear, if one more powerboater drops an anchor within swinging distance of a mooring buoy, I
Is There Such a Thing as 1:1 "Scope?" Foswick at 2:18pm 07.14.24 Lots of answers here - some correct and some, less so. As some have noted, 1:1 scope means you are
Yanmar 2gm kill switch issue mermike at 2:00pm 07.14.24 Kudos to @Ralph Johnstone for some excellent photos and diagrams!
Is There Such a Thing as 1:1 "Scope?" thinwater at 1:58pm 07.14.24 In questions of definition, the first step is always to consult a dictionary. If it's nautical, the
Is There Such a Thing as 1:1 "Scope?" Stu Jackson at 1:43pm 07.14.24 KG, Maine Sail did a wonderful explanation of this years ago, I don't know if it's still up on his
Yanmar 2gm kill switch issue 3GGG at 1:29pm 07.14.24 I looked at the control end of the wire and noticed a little deformation thay I assume was from the
Furling system issues / broken headsail halyard PaulK at 1:21pm 07.14.24 The photo with your hand looks like you're holding two separate halyards. The wire one may have bee
Is There Such a Thing as 1:1 "Scope?" Alan Gomes at 12:44pm 07.14.24 And if someone wants to know why, tell them the math is beyond the scope of this course Pun no dou
What are these tracks used for? FastOlson at 12:44pm 07.14.24 At our local WM, you're as likely to get a blank stare from the teenage help if you use terms like
Windlass woes as a result of anchoring woes smokey73 at 12:40pm 07.14.24 As I suggested. Take a small bucket of "muck" from where you would normally cruise and store it whe
What are these tracks used for? Davidasailor26 at 12:24pm 07.14.24
electric windlass Davidasailor26 at 12:20pm 07.14.24 On our boat, the windlass will not operate if the motor is not running, we've tested it with just t

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