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My M25 xp will run OK for 2 hrs, then quit. It will restart again but ofter die after that and the
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I just spent the weekend oiling the teak in my O'day 28 using Watco Teak oil. The interior had not s
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We have 1991 Beneteau 390 with two cabins, two heads and a shower. We really would like to convert t
beeteejr at 8:13am 03.02.10
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I'm going to install hanks on my jib which has a wire luff. How many hanks should I use, how far apa
MICHAEL7914 at 8:07am 03.02.10
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Hello,, would anone know where i could locate new life line stancions for my 37 legend,,three of min
Ariel at 7:35am 03.02.10
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We are planning a cruise to Washington, DC now that the Woodrow Wilson Bridge is completed. We are v
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Was wondering if anyone there has ever come across this. I have a Catalina 27 (1972). and the cabin
woodster at 7:34am 03.02.10
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i am wondering if it is better to have bilge pumps with no automatic switch and a aux float switch
wrbeglin at 7:32am 03.02.10
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Has anyone seen an accurate or sanctioned handicap for the Beneteau 323. I do not see one on the Por
Roger Long at 4:07am 03.02.10
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After rude sticker shock at the marine store looking at a Johnson CM 10 circulating pump for my hot
islandjim at 3:13am 03.02.10
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I am still running the original sales on my 1977 Oday 22' and have been trying to find a used set th
capejt at 1:13am 03.02.10
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While checking on my boat this weekend I noticed a few unsightly dark areas on the cabin sole. The f
jorgefife at 8:43pm 03.01.10
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Now that my mast is up, my engine running well, I am getting adventurous At the yard I regularly vis
davidmmeyers at 7:20pm 03.01.10
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We have a 1969 venture 21 so... last fall my nephew dropped the mast footing overboard!!!!.. a b
michkahn at 6:49pm 03.01.10
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I have a 1984 Hunter 34 and in the last two years the steering/rudder have gotten quite stiff. It i
JCT at 5:56pm 03.01.10
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Have a '99 26X with a Taylor bimini that needs to be replaced. Taylor no longer makes them. Have
CharlieCobra at 5:39pm 03.01.10
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Got into the shop to finish up the cockpit shelf for the Starboard side. When setting and drilling
Pegleg Sailor at 5:13pm 03.01.10
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I am considering purchasing a water maker for my boat, but don't want to spend billions of dollars.
Gypsy Wind at 3:41pm 03.01.10
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Has anyone installed a small block heater in a 2GM block by removing a frost plug? Thinking it would
zackatk at 2:48pm 03.01.10
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I just bought a 23 ft MacGregor, unsure of its actual model name (Venture?) Its a 1973. In great sh

Recent Replies

Which antiseize on injectors?
kloudie1 at 4:45am 05.10.22
Since there are a bunch of copper crush washers in the system, I don't think there'd be a problem wi
O'Day 40 traveler??
LouisMK at 4:45am 05.10.22
Point well taken, thank you
Loose shrouds?
sailme88 at 4:39am 05.10.22
Your answer is in those pics... Yes there may be stretch in the rigging... but the support of the m
Mistake made when installing lines aft (fortunately it was an easy fix)
danooxnard at 4:18am 05.10.22
I did the same install last year. I left the bolts in place and trimmed in place using a dremel t
Loose shrouds?
Will Gilmore at 4:14am 05.10.22
Okay good, thanks for the pictures. They clarify a lot. I thought you had written the compression
O'Day 40 traveler??
RoyS at 4:13am 05.10.22
May not apply in your case but sometimes using a smaller gauge control line helps. Many people autom
How can I protect this terminal block?
RoyS at 4:07am 05.10.22
You could abandon the block and just use heat shrink covered butt splices. Terminal block is not rea
First there was Marinco then SmartPlug and now VoltSafe??? I'm not totally convinced
mikeracca at 9:31pm 05.09.22
When it comes to the Apple MagSafe we are talking of roughly 12v and maybe around 5 amps max. With R
PNW flooding, terrible..
mikeracca at 9:24pm 05.09.22
Well we get fires, floods (sometimes at the same time) and earthquakes. We usually get a big quake e
Transmission Cable
mikeracca at 9:18pm 05.09.22
Mike, thanks for clarifying. Looks like you are right and new cables are needed. I wonder if there
New Dodger
flightlead404 at 8:29pm 05.09.22
Installed a hard top dodger on my Hunter 386 in 2011 for $5000. Installed a dodger on my Hunter 46
Barnacle Buster
jssailem at 8:18pm 05.09.22
try same thing with my Yanmar heat exchanger. Heat exchanger is better to be removed and serviced
Jackline installation Hunter 45DS
MikeHoncho at 7:57pm 05.09.22
I was contemplating this earlier this year when in 42.5kts! I had set up a spare jib sheet down t
Help replacing sheave divider on a Hunter 26
RBryn at 7:55pm 05.09.22
I know replacing the sheave would be best, but has anyone ever attempted just installing a double bl
Help replacing sheave divider on a Hunter 26
RBryn at 7:51pm 05.09.22
Same problem, but ... What the hell is that? https://forums.sailboatowners.com/attachments/205156
can't pump out waste tank
flightlead404 at 7:38pm 05.09.22
Your mechanic needs to stick to engine repair if he thinks the absence of device that's illegal to
Sailing the Heel
Brian D at 7:33pm 05.09.22
For me, it is not so much the speed, but keeping the boat from turning up into the wind. Plus, keepi

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