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Engine coolant stop cock Catalina 28 jansan1 at 3:18am 08.08.10 Mid-Size Boats 3/2644 Has anyone got a cross-sectional diagram of the inlet stop cock for the engine coolant system for a
yanmar 2gm20 John Howitt at 10:49pm 08.07.10 Ask All Sailors 17/9620 My engine starts and runs beautifully. I run it against the dock in gear. It will run for about an h
Excessive fan noise Xantrex Freedom HF1000 uptownsteve at 10:33pm 08.07.10 Big Boats 0/1430 I am in the process of installing a Xantrex Feeedon HF1000 Inverter Charger. We got the charger port
swing keel info needed ASquarius 25 marine.spec.sc@gmail.com at 8:23pm 08.07.10 Ask All Sailors 1/1783 Help!! I am in the process of restoring an Aquarius 25 - this boat lost its swing keel in 150 feet o
mainsail stack height ajsail1 at 7:52pm 08.07.10 Big Boats 5/2068 I thought there was a forum on this a couple years ago but I can't find it so Im bringing it up agai
Just purchaes a 1980 Catalina 30 Uwe Abels at 4:21pm 08.07.10 Catalina 30 11/13077 Just purchased 1980 Catalina 30. I have a 11Hp Atomic 4 Diesel amd would like to upgrade/increase en
Does the stick stand up or lay down when sailing? Tried both Thursday! Paul Brinkley at 4:15pm 08.07.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/2038 My wife and I were taking our daughter :) and her family sailing on the Albemarle Sound (NC), and th
H26 Mast electrical (2) SHADS at 3:12pm 08.07.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1331 Here are two pictures that the previous owner had done. There are to separate wires running down the
Oceanis 393 & 411 & 423' s Owner Comments Please GNWFast at 2:56pm 08.07.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/7984 Hey Y'all, We are Dave ' Anne and we are Midwesterners. Gathering as much info as possible so we won
Running Rigging Roy10289 at 2:54pm 08.07.10 Big Boats 1/1464 I would like to replace the lines on my mainsheet,traveler,and and boom vang. I ordered a new main h
Reverse polarity test switch Gregg F at 1:26pm 08.07.10 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1691 Where can I find a replacement for my reverse polarity test switch? This is the switch in the electr
Cat 22 rigging help (9) radioguy at 12:52pm 08.07.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/2392 Hey guys, I'm the new owner of a 1979 C-22. I have a few (haha) questions about the rigging. I've
Pedestal Steering for a 26 HakunaMatata at 12:16pm 08.07.10 Day Sailers 1/1276 Do any of you have a 26 with pedestal steeering? I bought a 1986 in very good shape from a gentleme
New Cat 22 owner...and rookie! sharps4590 at 12:11pm 08.07.10 Catalina 22 8/2236 Wahl....now let me introduce myself. Name's Vic..go by sharps4590 cuz it's my favorite cartridge ri
Analog Voltmeter Gordon Taylor at 12:06pm 08.07.10 Big Boats 9/3293 The analog DC Voltmeter on main breaker panel of our 2005 38 has died. I've been looking for a repla
Salvage yard jorgefife at 11:51am 08.07.10 Ask All Sailors 4/2237 I found a neat yard with all kinds Ph: (832) 297- 4718
Which LED's For A 1983 Hunter 34 Joe Mullee at 11:32am 08.07.10 Big Boats 3/1857 I believe I have all the original lighting fixtures on my H34. Has anyone replaced the original bulb
Westerbeke Engine oil leak mameclark at 10:50am 08.07.10 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1779 Our diesel inboard developed an oil leak. It is not easy getting to the engine as we had to unscrew
What is your cunningham setup? chefmike at 9:14am 08.07.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1974 Looking at different rigging photo's I can't tell what a common set up for the cunningham is. I have
Are these cracks around the mast minor? (1) danstanford at 8:44am 08.07.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1788 As with the bad paint thread I started, I am looking for any input on these cracks (port side of the

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Mystery wheel DayDreamer41 at 9:18am 06.15.22 Ah! I thought the intention was to make it difficult to get to the companionway.:ass: No need to
Mystery wheel rgranger at 9:13am 06.15.22 ... the intention is to sit on the rail with the wheel between your legs when at the helm. Ah! I
Hiring a skipper dlochner at 9:13am 06.15.22 Sounds as if from the original post that the boat is not actually ready for distant travel on its o
Looking for pictures of 87 Hunter 23' trailer wheels rgranger at 9:10am 06.15.22 Yes indeed. .... before fitting bearing buddies. But it is still a good idea to unpack and repack
Hiring a skipper Kings Gambit at 9:06am 06.15.22 Ok... Its been decided to travel over land instead. Less risks, also found a good price for the mov
Said goodbye to an old friend Scott B at 9:01am 06.15.22 Oh wow. That truly is a tough thing to do. I know the new owners are getting a fantastic boat. Do
Hiring a skipper rgranger at 9:00am 06.15.22 Good for you. Get the boat into warm water, then take it out into the ocean. Here are a few boat o
Scary thought for all solo sailors! rgranger at 8:51am 06.15.22 #6) When the autopilot is on, so is the harness and tether. The strangest thing happened. When I
Replacing engine instrument panel (1) mikeracca at 8:41am 06.15.22 @Scott T-Bird To open your console you should be able to push in on the center of the buttons I ci
Grounding two isolated battery banks cagreen75 at 8:35am 06.15.22 Thanks for the comments. What you describe will only happen if the AGM is at the bulk voltage thr
Grand Traverse Bay tips! Epic1969 at 8:31am 06.15.22 elmwood may be a good launch area, esp leaving a trailer for a couple of days. call and ask. It i
Looking for pictures of 87 Hunter 23' trailer wheels Johnb at 8:25am 06.15.22 Yes indeed. We had one boat with bearing buddies that was problem free and one without that I replac
Replacing engine instrument panel dmax at 8:12am 06.15.22 Maybe you could find one of the NavPods that would fit, they have a bunch of sizes.
Mystery wheel jimshipsky at 7:55am 06.15.22 Thanks for your responses. Anyone know what boat that is (make, manufacturer)?
Said goodbye to an old friend Bob S at 7:50am 06.15.22 She is a beautiful boat kept by the most meticulous owner! I always loved the color and her name (be
Replacing engine instrument panel Scott T-Bird at 7:25am 06.15.22 Mine has a slightly different pod which I've replaced, I'm using an older Mark 1 wheeldrive because
Hiring a skipper FastOlson at 7:21am 06.15.22 There is a need for towing insurance in them there waters. Also a need to take U-Tube video captio
Emergency Monty 17 (pretty rough shape!) need guidance. Epic1969 at 7:13am 06.15.22
Emergency Monty 17 (pretty rough shape!) need guidance. Epic1969 at 7:12am 06.15.22
Replacing engine instrument panel Calif. Ted at 7:11am 06.15.22 Mine has a slightly different pod which I've replaced, I'm using an older Mark 1 wheeldrive because

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