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New hatches for Oh Joy (4) CharlieCobra at 5:40pm 07.23.09 Ask All Sailors 7/1252 I started working on the hatches for Oh Joy. I picked up a 9'X14"X1-1/4" board of Honduran Mahogany,
Yanmar engines: raw water pump design Stu Jackson at 5:07pm 07.23.09 Ask All Sailors 11/6485 I have a friend with a Universal diesel (M35-series). He has had some "issues" with his raw water p
Navico DS200 user info fnuttersny at 3:55pm 07.23.09 Ask All Sailors 0/1473 Does anyone have a user manual for Navico DS200 ...any help appreciated...cheers frank
Switching water tanks Belle at 3:34pm 07.23.09 Catalina 30 4/2847 How do you switch water tanks in a Catalina 30 1985 tall rig? Where do I find the mechanism to swit
Rebuilding the Hyde Streamstay shadowjack at 2:47pm 07.23.09 The Cherubini Hunters 12/9214 After 31 years of service it was time to rebuild my furling system. I found the web site that handle
Hybrid Electric Motor for Sailboats delstanton at 2:15pm 07.23.09 Ask All Sailors 12/3271 I signed up with sailboatowners because I read some comments about electric auxiliary power on, I be
Garmin support destroyed. Roger Long at 1:37pm 07.23.09 Ask All Sailors 23/3970 There's been a rumor that layoffs and reorganization have destroyed Garmin's once good product suppo
Replacement furler experience wanted AlexLopez at 12:35pm 07.23.09 Big Boats 5/1389 Hello All, Well it's time to replace the old hood furler on our 1992 Legend 35.5. We want to stay
Adding a Ladder to our C-22 (2) Aldo at 9:31am 07.23.09 Catalina 22 0/1135 My wife wants to add a ladder to our C-22. My son has one on his, and she also saw one while we were
Raymarine ST4000+ Autopilot... Doug/Karen at 9:07am 07.23.09 Big Boats 4/2539 Before venturing into uncharted repair territory, I thought it best to ask for advice regarding the
hunter 54 experience ericvanduyn at 8:37am 07.23.09 Big Boats 4/1983 we are keen to hear from owners about their experience with the 54 especially concerning rudder and
I need a break...or something not to break... BobM at 8:00am 07.23.09 S2 2/1199 My boat is just kicking my butt this year. Kinked back stay (replaced), bad 2nd battery, no powe
Trident 101 vs. Trident 102 sailr4 at 7:37am 07.23.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/2794 If this is the same hose but only different color, then why is the white #102 more expensive?
Pickled Neighbors WTA at 5:35am 07.23.09 Ask All Sailors 68/9438 Alright folks I need your opinion on the best way to handle a situation. There is boat in the slip
Dr. LED Bulb Failure - Polar Star 25 (1) Bob S at 5:15am 07.23.09 Ask All Sailors 7/2365 Has anyone installed the Dr LED's Polar Star 25 in their boat? How are they working for you? I did
Prise on a sprayhood and a cockpit tent? Threms at 3:20am 07.23.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1915 Hi, im bying a mac 26m from 2006, and was asking to the prise of a spray hood and cockpit tent. The
Special Twine Decorative Lacing - Ross? jibes138 at 2:46am 07.23.09 Ask All Sailors 10/2544 When I first bought my boat the prior owner had laced the wheel completely with twine and at each sp
Lido 14 Experience??? Rick D at 7:36pm 07.22.09 Ask All Sailors 10/3633 Our YC was donated a Lido 14. We rigged it today and there are a couple of rigging questions we have
First Time Buying Advise (Pacific NW) GaryS at 7:29pm 07.22.09 Ask All Sailors 14/2215 First let me say that I would be very happy and appreciative for a few general pointers/answers to m
Recurrent bilge pump problems IVIVI at 7:17pm 07.22.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1407 I have a 2002 473 with a Jabsco PAR 31610-0092 bilge pump that consistently DOES NOT work. I've trie

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Repowering the 2001 Beneteau 361 dLj at 10:52am 07.25.21 I've had very good results with all the engine brands mentioned. If I were in your shoes, I'd look f
Understanding Victron SmartSolar Synchronized Charging sesmith at 10:49am 07.25.21 You need to stop the rain storms. Can you please do it before we head back down toward our Lake Eri
36 foot Hunter Anchoring Questions - Chain and Rope Ratio drm1 at 10:40am 07.25.21 Ok anchor held great in 18 knots gusting to 35. only issue was when it flipped and reset with the 1
Weeds in the prop? finefurn at 10:29am 07.25.21 I dealt with this very same problem yesterday, We'er on Piscataqua river near Dover NH, we came o
Repowering the 2001 Beneteau 361 kloudie1 at 10:10am 07.25.21 Parts and familiarity.. A Beta is a "marinized" Kubota so parts for the engine/block itself are easi
Lewmar folding wheel capseaquel at 9:45am 07.25.21 Contact Lewmar and ask for tech support. They are really nice folk. T he ey should be able to give
Lewmar folding wheel capseaquel at 9:42am 07.25.21 Take out one of the other ones and go to Fastenal. If it is a specially machined screw, then call
Repowering the 2001 Beneteau 361 Stu Jackson at 9:41am 07.25.21 The best engine is one where its common in area you're at and parts easy to come by. Parts yes, c
Chicago slip question Jimongee at 9:38am 07.25.21
Led replacement? ScottySailor at 9:32am 07.25.21 Thanks
Scam mechanic in Vancouver because of shortages Guan at 9:32am 07.25.21 no estimates he comes and you bow! all mechanics too busy here. booking till September!!!
Repowering the 2001 Beneteau 361 Guan at 9:30am 07.25.21 The best engine is one where its common in area you're at and parts easy to come by. Ken Y good su
Understanding Victron SmartSolar Synchronized Charging Stu Jackson at 9:29am 07.25.21 Now, does anyone have an idea on how to get the Oswego River current to drop so the canal can open
Repowering the 2001 Beneteau 361 Guan at 9:29am 07.25.21 1800 hours is young engine to replace unless it was damaged beyond repair. Interesting thread on bes
Repowering the 2001 Beneteau 361 Guan at 9:27am 07.25.21 1800 hours is young engine to replace unless it was damaged beyond repair. Interesting thread on bes
H212 Centerboard raising rope broken timjneedham at 9:22am 07.25.21 That is an interesting post, SFbay. I'm still thinking that swimming under the boat will be easier t
Fresh water pumps Stu Jackson at 9:18am 07.25.21 I have a Shurflo .. First one lasted twenty-something years Shurflo Aqua King II Standard Fresh Wat
Funny Friday!!! (1) leo310 at 9:17am 07.25.21 196510
Led replacement? Georgedoyle at 9:13am 07.25.21 I bought a bulb from West Marine, bought a bag of M16 sockets from Amazon, and then pulled out the o
Solar on H38 - How much do you have? Georgedoyle at 9:04am 07.25.21 The peace of mind that you get from solar is really valuable. I used to feel like I was on the clock

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