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Yanmar 3GMF still can't get above 2200 Rpm question ? Capt Robbie at 2:13pm 11.15.21 Engines and Propulsion 15/1652 l have been looking into this issue for two seasons and still have not been able to resolved it. A l
PacificNW Weather Wet with intermittent Rain followed by damp drizzle (1) jssailem at 11:39am 11.15.21 Weather and Forecasting 12/946
Swinomish Channel Closure (3) jssailem at 11:05am 11.15.21 Pacific North West Cruisers 4/1356 This just learned. https://waggonerguide.com/swinomish-channel-temporary-restriction The swinging br
Masthead main halyard sheave? PlaneTom at 10:34am 11.15.21 Catalina 310 14/2699 Catalina 310, hull #73, built Dec 2000. I'd like to replace the sheave at the masthead, the main hal
Maryland Macgregor 26 trial? Steuart Pittman at 10:01am 11.15.21 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1263 I've been yearning for a Macgregor 26 but have never actually sailed one. Anyone here on the western
Worth the Cutter Rig? SailorElliot at 7:56am 11.15.21 Ask All Sailors 30/2767 Hello, I was wondering if it is worth paying a grand or so to install an inner forestay and system
prop shaft flange bolt size Shaw_2112 at 4:54pm 11.14.21 Mid-Size Boats 7/967 Does anyone know what the correct size socket/wrench for the prop shaft flange for my 86 28.5 is? 5/
Any P39-1 owners out there? Abaco Joe at 4:51pm 11.14.21 Pearson 1/614 Hi All, Sorry for the repeat, apparently I didn't refresh. Joe
pss dry shaft and vent line on H 41? Valerio at 2:08pm 11.14.21 Big Boats 18/1340 just installed a pss dry shaft and the vent line is just looking tru the floor, what did you do with
Missing macerator pump?? sailingdeac at 1:42pm 11.14.21 Catalina 309 Group Forum 9/1480 Just bought a 2006 Catalina 309. Electrical panel indicates a macerator pump with wiring at the pa
Water in Engine Pan? AwwShucks at 11:17am 11.14.21 Catalina 310 30/3061 I just took the boat to a local marina to fuel up and noticed two things - some white smoke from exh
Any P-39-1 Owners out there? Abaco Joe at 11:11am 11.14.21 Pearson 3/1002 Hi All, I'm writing a review on a 1975 P39 for Good Old Boat magazine and am looking for owners inpu
WAAS or wasn't All U Get at 10:19am 11.14.21 Ask All Sailors 5/651 Hi all, I have ignored the clock on my Furuno chart plotter for several years and have a renewed in
interested in buying a 310 paulducham at 9:39am 11.14.21 Catalina 310 11/1828 The 310 is on my short list of candidates for our next/last sailboat. Please let me know if you're o
Beneteau 331- Replace head normant at 9:22am 11.14.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 13/1440 Would like to replace the Jabsco manual head in our 331-2003. Considering a Vacuum head. Any sugges
Top Speed of the Flicka 20 (w/ Motor) SailorElliot at 8:32am 11.14.21 Ask All Sailors 21/2629 Hello! I was wondering what the top speed of the Flicka 20 via motor in the ocean (1-3 foot waves).
yanmar water pump leaking after replacement (1) dave_and_dd at 8:02am 11.14.21 Engines and Propulsion 7/1288 Hey guys - well, I had a leak from the fresh-water pump seal and had started a thread about possibly
Sealed with a bow (and a stern, too) Phil Herring at 6:31pm 11.13.21 Ask All Sailors 12/928 How do you prep your boat for winter? While this varies depending on your latitude, it's a great op
Forestay and furling genoa David B. at 5:30pm 11.13.21 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1763 I bought a 26M from a person who told me the original connector on his furling genoa failed twice.
Winter Jackstands and Blocking (1) lehighsail at 3:44pm 11.13.21 Ask All Sailors 18/2798 I am somewhat aware of jack stand technique for winter storage on the hard and that the boat rests o

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B331 Bilge Pump electrical Issues Project_Mayhem at 5:56am 07.11.24 Are you still having issues with this?
Welcome to sailing! Here, have an engine/electrical issue. ethanknox at 5:54am 07.11.24 Is that engine with <900 hours as old as the boat? If the pressure sensor wire is suspect, I would
Welcome to sailing! Here, have an engine/electrical issue. ethanknox at 5:48am 07.11.24 I would suggest running a wire outside of the harness to confirm your issue is in the harness. che
Dinghy best practices shemandr at 5:12am 07.11.24
What a day! shemandr at 5:08am 07.11.24
Unusual stuffing box jviss at 5:05am 07.11.24 Why not just ask over here: Cornish Crabbers Club
Unusual stuffing box Sailor Sue at 5:01am 07.11.24 In the very first picture there appears to be a hole in the main shaft tube. Could that be for a zer
P42 radar mount jviss at 4:58am 07.11.24 Hmmm.... What makes you think that's they way it came from the factory? Surely that tape wouldn't
EV-100 auto helm issues jviss at 4:56am 07.11.24 FOLLOW UP: Contacted Raymarine in NH.. No solutions from them... Was aboard with a drill doing some
Turnbuckle adjustments for trailer sailers? Timm R Oday25 at 4:32am 07.11.24 I used them on my Hobie 16' . They are the cat's butt . I need to loosen my shrouds to raise or lowe
What a day! Hayden Watson at 4:28am 07.11.24 Nice write up. I'd have to comment that the seal didn't have a very good day! Well, it was a trans
EV-100 auto helm issues kappykaplan at 4:17am 07.11.24 Necessity IS the mother of invention... :plus:
Dinghy best practices east coaster at 4:09am 07.11.24 I believe he means "swampings".
EV-100 auto helm issues sailme88 at 3:47am 07.11.24 FOLLOW UP: Contacted Raymarine in NH.. No solutions from them... Was aboard with a drill doing some
Yanmar 20gm starting issue 3GGG at 3:43am 07.11.24 Update: Replaced the positive wires to the battery switch and the negative linking cable. Sanded the
Turnbuckle adjustments for trailer sailers? jviss at 3:29am 07.11.24 They come with a variety of ends on them. Only thing, they are expensive.
Welcome to sailing! Here, have an engine/electrical issue. Indysailor at 2:52am 07.11.24 Is it possible to install a mechanical pressure gauge at the sender to test the actual oil pressure?
Dimensions of the companionway boards for a 1980 27'? holeinthewater at 10:13pm 07.10.24 I will have to measure. But here was my solution. 4 mini doors on lift off hinges, overlapping tri
Turnbuckle adjustments for trailer sailers? john6206 at 10:08pm 07.10.24
electric windlass BigEasy at 8:50pm 07.10.24 I have a 2003 Beneteau 331 and would like to install an electric windlass. Any comments as to a ver

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