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OFF Ken at 5:42pm 08.25.10 Catalina 22 4/1881 I was wondering if anyone has tried the Clip on OFF mosquito repellents? We're going to do a cruis
Advice on crossing the Ablemarle Sound in North Carolina spadaforaj at 5:28pm 08.25.10 Ask All Sailors 13/10114 Looking for some advice on weather patterns, time in the fall to look for - looking for a window to
Princess stove bugsboat at 5:00pm 08.25.10 Big Boats 4/2029 Okay, I took everyone's advise and ordered a new solenoid for the propane and I still cannot get gas
reverse polarity zrolimt at 4:23pm 08.25.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1802 When I switch on the inverter at the AC panel, the reverse polarity indicator lights up. I tested al
Struts Jim Fromm at 4:17pm 08.25.10 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1389 My son is fabricating a strut for my Hunter 37 1980, out of stainless. If anyone needs a strut fabr
Tell me about macs and privateers bootz at 3:55pm 08.25.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/2800 Hello all you sailors ! I am a new member. I would like some help from anyone that is willing to tak
Shower sump pump Sailor JD at 3:23pm 08.25.10 S2 3/2217 I have an 11.0A that I am in the process of updating. The previous owners have made numerous changes
First boat: C-22 or C-25? Slingerland at 2:43pm 08.25.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/2145
What happened to...? Deadline at 2:40pm 08.25.10 Mid-Size Boats 1/1374 help@yanmarhelp.com The website works but the email doesn't. Eh?
Dumb Question Number XXXX mccauley13 at 2:36pm 08.25.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/2341 I hate to sound too stupid, but what is the differance between a Venture 25, and a Mac 25. I know th
My Albemarle Sound Cruise (5) rgranger at 2:25pm 08.25.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/5248 Hey All Just got back from a 4 day, 3 night cruise in the Albemarle Sound. My son is leaving for c
What is the length of a gin pole? Qoheleth at 2:00pm 08.25.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/6484 If I have a Venture 25, and am building my own mast lifting system, and am going to mount the pole o
Smell jwieneck at 12:51pm 08.25.10 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 15/4071 Peggy I seem to have a smell in my boat. Our boat is on a mooring during the week but on the weeken
Hunter 30G Charisma at 12:32pm 08.25.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1958 What does the "G" stand for
Squeaky 4000 BungalowBill at 12:22pm 08.25.10 Ask All Sailors 2/1821 This is my first boat with an Auto Helm 4000. It seems to hold a course just fine. I usually just
New Main H216 Paul Wash at 11:55am 08.25.10 Smaller Boats 4/1302 I have a quote to replace my main with Grand Prix Dacron mainsail. The existing main is OEM (circa 2
Three Motor Boaters Brian D at 9:24am 08.25.10 Sails Call Lounge 1/3508 Three Motor Boaters, Two Younger, And One Senior Citizen, Were Sitting Naked In A Sauna. Suddenl
Raising the boom radioguy at 9:13am 08.25.10 Catalina 22 3/2183 Currently, when rigging the boom, I just place it in the mast and it lowers until it sits on a cleat
mounting outboard bracket rtmull at 8:19am 08.25.10 Day Sailers 2/2007 I just got a motor mount and im not sure the best place or best way to mount it. The mount has 12 ho
Pump out problems tchastain at 6:57am 08.25.10 Big Boats 9/2314 Hunter 38, 2007 Pump out boat cannot pull from holding tank. Vent is open and we can hear air bein

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Raw water pump. PlaneTom at 8:31am 07.08.22 Update. I installed the new Oberdorfer, it worked well until yesterday. I hadn't used the boat much
best bottom paint for fresh water, hunter 26 Parsons at 8:21am 07.08.22 I used Pettit Vivid on my trailer sailor that would sit in fresh water for a season in Michigan. At
Yanmar Raw Water Pump Rebuild kloudie1 at 8:12am 07.08.22 Ken's pump instructions are for a slightly different pump. The 3GMF pump, if it hasn't been replaced
IT'S ALWAYS SOMETHING - AIN'T THAT THE TRUTH (HUGE QUESTION) (1) eherlihy at 8:07am 07.08.22 I just went through this with a client of mine, on his O'day 35. I initially wanted to use an Onan m
best bottom paint for fresh water, hunter 26 BobSail at 7:57am 07.08.22 Owned our 260 since 2004. Sits in Columbia River for 6 months at a time. Pull it every season for
Sailing with a depth finder Kings Gambit at 7:44am 07.08.22 As mentioned above, the best use of a depth finder beyond avoiding accidental groundings and establi
Mast Strut Bolt BobSail at 7:44am 07.08.22 I ordered two as well. Did you just use a normal bolt and not tighten it super tight to allow for
Marinized VW Rabbit engine jssailem at 7:40am 07.08.22 Does this help? https://www.yoyopart.com/oem/7126075/vw-068911023mx.html Or perhaps this. https://w
can you swap a yanmar 2gmf 13hp for a yanmar 2gm20? kloudie1 at 7:25am 07.08.22 The book I have says that the transmission output flange to the rear motor mount distance is about 1
best bottom paint for fresh water, hunter 26 Juice6576 at 7:24am 07.08.22 We used VC-17 during our 16 years with our H26. It will require annual repainting in the spring. A g
386 Miles per day? Planning a trip from NYC to Yorktown VA tfox2069 at 7:22am 07.08.22 I rented it June 2020. We rented a one way rental car for our trip to RI to pick up the boat. On th
Air conditioning issue DeniseO30 at 7:02am 07.08.22 There are a few misconceptions here. low pressure, low air flow, clogged filters on what is called t
Help! jssailem at 6:48am 07.08.22 It is moments like these that clarify the admonitions of experienced sailors... Besure you have a fa
Assistance with Entry to Canada Information Parsons at 6:11am 07.08.22 Any input on what having a documented boat gets me? I thought it was a advantage when going into Ca
C310 Wheel removal to service the engine control box? SV At Last at 5:53am 07.08.22 Couple of related things... I can't tell if my buzzer, engine sensors or wiring is at fault, but wh
C310 Wheel removal to service the engine control box? leo310 at 5:51am 07.08.22 On my 310 the alarm buzzer is 24 volt an did the same thing, changed it out too a 12 volt and now it
386 Miles per day? Planning a trip from NYC to Yorktown VA Tim Mills at 5:33am 07.08.22 I noticed you rented a life raft from Vane Brothers. I'm scratching my head over that because I di
Help! Murgatroid at 5:32am 07.08.22 First We need to hear the story ! Lake Monroe? Where else can you sail in the middle of Indiana?
New Catalina 30 Owner Team118 at 5:05am 07.08.22 Great story so far! I had a 1977 C-30 for 12 years, took her completely apart and rebuilt her and yo
Yanmar Raw Water Pump Rebuild jaysweet at 4:10am 07.08.22 Suggest that you buy a new one and install it. Then, at your leisure, rebuild the original and keep

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