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leak in the rain (1) dtdsail at 4:43pm 11.18.09 Catalina 22 3/1537 Another question...the hardware on top of the deck is leaking slightly when it rains. Would like to
Zinc Life Tom Potter at 4:00pm 11.18.09 Bigger Boats 6/2458 We've owned our 28 since August. We paid a diver to clean the bottom last weekend. During his botto
Rebedding topside chainplate covers bhalderman01 at 3:55pm 11.18.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1863 I have a 1977 Cat 27 and the deck side chain plate fittings are leaking water into the main bulk hea
OK going down for Sea trials Tomorrow! Sanford H. at 3:10pm 11.18.09 Smaller Boats 4/1302 Heading out in the a.m. Have a few "Non driveway projects left to handle but thought Y'all might wan
Yanmar Exh Mix Elbow Hose Barb? Bud H at 2:34pm 11.18.09 Ask All Sailors 10/3798 During haul-out this winter I am going through the plumbing systems on my boat. I am replacing m
Cable vs. web. Knuttle at 2:12pm 11.18.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1663 I have always used stainless steel cable on the winch for my trailer. I know other people have used
40.5 Questions (1) David Knauer at 1:18pm 11.18.09 Big Boats 5/1783 I hauled out this year and discovered that the bottom of one of the wings on the keel has a section
Cutless bearing Catalina 28 Mk 1 jansan1 at 12:35pm 11.18.09 Mid-Size Boats 4/2528 Anyone out there with experience of replacing the rubber cutless bearing in a Mk 1 1990 Catalina 28
Duel Battery set up derfus at 12:25pm 11.18.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/2118 I am working on my 1982 25 and want to install a second battery. The cable that comes from my Nissan
smim grid on a oceanais 440 lwtaylor@pacificcoast.net at 11:53am 11.18.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1691 I would like to ask if someone could give me the size of the three teak areas on the swim grid. I li
Advice Needed On Altenator Purchase Snotter at 10:19am 11.18.09 Ask All Sailors 12/2415 I recently took my 90 amp altenator into an autoparts store to have it tested. It was no good. I put
Whisker Pole Mike1942 at 5:59am 11.18.09 Big Boats 5/3943 I have a Hunter 36 and am considering adding a whisker pole. Jib is a 110. What size pole do I need
2qm20h Don LePage at 5:47am 11.18.09 The Cherubini Hunters 15/10107 I have been looking high and low for a Yanmar Manual for my good old original 2QM20H in my Cutter 37
Navigation Question sbailey64 at 4:55am 11.18.09 Ask All Sailors 27/5524 I am new to sailing and will be motoring/sailing my new (used) 1983 Hunter 27 from NJ (on the Delawa
Auto Glass in Hatches ....................... Ralph Johnstone at 10:47pm 11.17.09 Ask All Sailors 6/2462 As an act of sheer boredom, I'm looking at replacing the cracked, crazed, and gawd awful looking len
Trailer winch Carolyn1964 at 10:02pm 11.17.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/2362 Here in the Northwest the cold and wet have come and it is time to take care of some things on the t
18 hp Yanmar overheating after replacing domestic wate hoses steveebryant at 9:51pm 11.17.09 Ask All Sailors 10/2555 Anyone know anything at all about small diesel engines? I had to replace a hose that ran from the e
Yanmar 18hp over heating steveebryant at 9:47pm 11.17.09 Mid-Size Boats 3/2075 Anyone know anything at all about small diesel engines? I had to replace a hose that ran from the
Over heating on a Yanmar 18hp steveebryant at 9:45pm 11.17.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1915 Anyone know anything at all about small diesel engines? I had to replace a hose that ran from the e
Good Docks To Walk???? Harleyworker at 9:37pm 11.17.09 Ask All Sailors 14/2815 I'll be heading up to Sussex N.J. on Thursday to visit family and friends for the holiday.Unfortunat

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Adding a third battery to the system Scott T-Bird at 4:11pm 04.17.22 I'd agree that GC batts are better deep cycle batteries and better value than, say, Group 27 12v bat
Engine Coolant Hoses to Hot Water Heater/Tank JoeWhite at 4:04pm 04.17.22 Yes, the hot water heater nipples are 5/8" and are not in plain sight in my case. So placing the red
Engine Coolant Hoses to Hot Water Heater/Tank c130king at 3:46pm 04.17.22 My hoses were apparently spliced at some point and that is where the leak is so thinking will just r
Strut Replacement (1) fstbttms at 3:45pm 04.17.22 ...my current strut got eaten by electrolysis...
How much does your slip cost per foot and what is included Crusty Ol Salt at 3:38pm 04.17.22 Crusty Old Salt: Is your $11 a foot monthly or seasonal? I am guessing it must be monthly. Mont
water leak in side deck window, what would be best to seal the surface mounted glass CharlieAnn at 3:33pm 04.17.22 Thanks I'll work on that tomorrow ..
How much does your slip cost per foot and what is included higgs at 3:21pm 04.17.22 Crusty Old Salt: Is your $11 a foot monthly or seasonal? I am guessing it must be monthly.
How much does your slip cost per foot and what is included Dalliance at 3:12pm 04.17.22
Gas prices, inflation concerns BigEasy at 2:13pm 04.17.22
H410 Air Conditioning Seawater Lines flightlead404 at 2:10pm 04.17.22 Similar experience with my '99 H410. I just use my dockside water hose to blow the lines out about
Hank on vs Furler Help/Information Wanted jmczzz at 2:09pm 04.17.22 more great info and the burning hands from the furling line going wild is an affair to remember. tha
Gas prices, inflation concerns yappasailing at 2:00pm 04.17.22 Interestingly enough, my marina fee did not increase this year. However, it was established last y
Gas prices, inflation concerns yappasailing at 1:47pm 04.17.22
Brass tube Paulam at 1:43pm 04.17.22 Thanks - interesting -now just have to find out where it's connected or plugged in.
Knocking sounds when sailing down wind Hollyberry at 1:26pm 04.17.22 Pretty sure that Yanmar/Kanzaki combo says NOT to put in reverse, but to free wheel. Hurth/Zurn say
Adding a third battery to the system DArcy at 1:10pm 04.17.22 After reading the Marine How-to article on "deep cycle" batteries I chose flooded GC2 for my boat. D
Gas prices, inflation concerns Dalliance at 1:07pm 04.17.22 For me, sailing offers a pretty low-cost recreational activity. I probably burn about 20 gallons o
Knocking sounds when sailing down wind Tally Ho at 1:05pm 04.17.22 I would guess it makes the sound all of the time when sailing, but it is easier to hear when running
Gas prices, inflation concerns Dalliance at 1:01pm 04.17.22 The only difference for me this year might be fewer power boats out on the lake, which would be an i
Gas prices, inflation concerns Tally Ho at 12:57pm 04.17.22 For me, sailing offers a pretty low-cost recreational activity. I probably burn about 20 gallons of

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