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Need a new bilge pump panel switch cmorin at 9:09am 07.07.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1470 The switch on the electric panel that controls my bilge pump is fried. The toggle will not move in
Trailer Info - Sorry about that Brian D at 8:59am 07.07.10 Lancer 0/1557 1981 Lancer, I some how deleted the entire thread when I was trying to remove your first post. I hav
i could use some help here, guys, please.... zeehag at 8:50am 07.07.10 Ask All Sailors 11/2720 it seems that the oil has interfered with everyones plans in life....disrupted everything everywhere
Teak maintenance bebebleu at 7:02am 07.07.10 Ask All Sailors 14/6159 I have teak trims as well as teak cockpit sole and bench on my new boat. I am looking at options for
My new tiller (5) Billbeard at 6:23am 07.07.10 Ask All Sailors 7/2026 Well here it is from template to finish the new Tiller. And it will even be usable as it will go up
Noise in the gear box coopert at 5:46am 07.07.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1171 Hunter 05 33' I have rattling type sound in neutral? Has anyone had similiar and a cure?:confused:
Source for Backing Plates Mark Wolf at 5:14am 07.07.10 Ask All Sailors 16/2995 I'm interested in finding a source for Stainless Steel backing plates. Thanks
The one dollar boat. (5) Jfelkins at 5:02am 07.07.10 Day Sailers 12/4380 So I clinched the deal this weekend. I bought a 1979 Oday 23 for $1. Yep, just one buck. It's dirty
Raised seat at helm? paul1938 at 10:22pm 07.06.10 Ask All Sailors 7/3227 When canal boating in england, some of the boats had a swing-out I guess that I'm too new to sailin
depth display on lap top? LANCE ON CLOUD NINE at 9:07pm 07.06.10 Ask All Sailors 5/1883 If I were using a lap top hooked to a GPS for navigation, would it be possible to get the computer t
Stem Fitting missing on Catalina 27 (1) Chad at 8:43pm 07.06.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1514 I recently purchased a 1980 Catalina 27. When I came to attach the jib tack to the stem fitting, I r
replacement rudder whitham12 at 8:44pm 07.06.10 Ask All Sailors 2/1372
Schools Out damaris at 7:15pm 07.06.10 Ask All Sailors 7/1633 I have a 25 O'Day. When it rains my bildge fills up. Can someone tell me where it comes in.
Cabin Floor (1) thaeni at 6:46pm 07.06.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1691 Attached is a picture of my floor. I was wondering what to use on it to keep it looking good.
Proud of myself(long) Marc Bergmueller at 6:45pm 07.06.10 Ask All Sailors 5/1765 This weekend I had a mishap that turned out OK. I ran into a sand bar in the channel leading to the
Spreader Diameter dscribner at 6:34pm 07.06.10 Ask All Sailors 1/1594 I have a Lancer 25 trailerable. The spreaders that came with the boat are 1" diameter while the mou
parts ntoncheff at 6:30pm 07.06.10 Other Sailboats 0/1065 hello, i need some help with finding some parts for a 1972 macgregor venture i might purchase. its
Hunter 33 (1) Visualize Peace at 5:49pm 07.06.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/3163 Hello to all, Well, after much time exploring many things for a long time, I decided that I would g
Who makes a swing keel 27,28 ft. monohull? biiggd at 4:25pm 07.06.10 Ask All Sailors 9/16023 I am wanting to buy a used swing keel mono hull that is capable for a few crossings to The Bahamas i
Tiller Autopilot opinions Ken13569 at 3:23pm 07.06.10 Ask All Sailors 2/1488 I'm seeking opinions on autopilots. I have a San Juan 28 (6300 lbs plus my stuff) and miss having an

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Fuel Tank Sludge Hunter 356 chp at 1:26pm 03.25.22 While anything is possible, if you find the screen in the tank you would have your answer. The PO
Fuel Tank Sludge Hunter 356 chp at 1:23pm 03.25.22 It sounds like the sludge is in the bottom of the tank. I had this problem on my previous boat and
Fuel Tank Sludge Hunter 356 chp at 1:19pm 03.25.22 Sounds like the tank vent is stopped up creating a vacuum and starving the engine of fuel. Take the
2022 PacificNW Weather Update jssailem at 1:10pm 03.25.22 Next up for the Pacific NW Sailors... Looks like there may be breaks in what feels like endless rain
Hunter 260 clamcleat CL257 for rudder downhaul SkookumZac at 1:05pm 03.25.22 For my clamcleat install I switched my downhaul to 1/4" line. You can stick a stainless washer unde
Fuel Tank Sludge Hunter 356 fox9988 at 12:19pm 03.25.22 I blew hard into the fuel line and could hear the bubbles in the tank. As soon as I did that fuel c
Vernazza, Italy (1) Will Gilmore at 12:04pm 03.25.22 203792 This is the view from our AirBnB in Monterosso Del Mar. The statue carved into the cliff was
Fuel Tank Sludge Hunter 356 DArcy at 12:04pm 03.25.22 It sounds like the sludge is in the bottom of the tank. I had this problem on my previous boat and w
Spring is in the air, getting to know my Pearson 30 DArcy at 11:54am 03.25.22 I wouldn't trust a black water tank that has duct tape on it. It looks like you have pretty good acc
How to cleaning halyard on the boat Hayden Watson at 10:51am 03.25.22 I really liked the reeving eye. It made a very easy transition through the blocks at top and bottom
No clue LloydB at 10:42am 03.25.22 Webbing slip lock or strap buckle works for me. But just out of curiosity is Colets' phone number al
Sealing Deck Fittings LloydB at 10:25am 03.25.22 I had a similar problem with my trailer sailor and tried the temporary fix by covering it up and the
Fuel Tank Sludge Hunter 356 (1) jssailem at 10:18am 03.25.22 Is it possible I blew the screen off. While anything is possible, if you find the screen in the ta
1977 O'Day 27. 1st Sailboat ever. jssailem at 10:02am 03.25.22 I wonder... Is this SailorSplaining?
ICW actual state "of affairs" conditions The_Sailing_Pelican at 9:58am 03.25.22 Funny, people are willing to throw out off-the-cuff advise without knowing anything about the boat.
Fiberglass repair jssailem at 9:56am 03.25.22 On my winches and Cleats, I used pieces of aluminum plate. They were cut larger than the winch or cl
Fuel Tank Sludge Hunter 356 chp at 9:50am 03.25.22 I thought I would jump in on this thread instead of starting a new one. On my new to me 1996 280 I h
Sealing Deck Fittings kloudie1 at 9:49am 03.25.22 May not be as good as Bed-It but probably useful! Trimmable Butyl Tape 1" (30 Feet) (sailrite.com)
Sealing Deck Fittings Scott B at 9:36am 03.25.22 I agree with the use of Bed-It Butyl Tape as a bedding material between fixtures that manually hold
Rudder Post & Bearing Issues 1984 Hunter 34 Terry Cox at 9:36am 03.25.22 Based upon your measurement it seems your rudder play is well within tolerance.

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