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I've got a 1979 swing keel that is rigged with 5/32" standing rigging. I've been reading the C22NSA
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I just bought a 1988 Capri 18 to get out and sail some more on own and more often. So far I've been
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I've got a 1980 Catalina 25. A few wires on the back of the switch/panel have broken and I'm thinkin
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Our 331 bilge pump seems to work only when we flip the switch on the panel. The float will not make
NYSail at 8:11am 11.29.21
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Hello all, So I have been wanting to purchase a headset to communicate with wife when I am lifting
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I've seen a hundred videos on the subject but of course when I try to find them again I can't lol. I
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I have the two tank WEMA gauge for fresh water and holding tank. The gauge body itself is marked UP
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How has the increased value of real estate, higher insurance premiums, and more frequent storm repai
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I have a CAL 39 with a Universal 5444 (M50) diesel. I recently purchased this boat and am going thro
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Hi all, I replaced my head somewhere between a year or two ago. Put in a Raritan PHII P102 "Superfl
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Hi, I've had my 1977 Lancer 30 since September. Before I ran its motor, there was very little in th
Ladydi@CabrilloIsle at 9:46am 11.28.21
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On my Hunter 320, the chart table wood was damaged by a battery leaking on it so I sanded the top an
BAD ORCA at 8:38am 11.28.21
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Posted this on another website as well but not getting any replies so will try here also since time
SailingLoto at 6:34am 11.28.21
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I picked her up last spring . she's came a long way. 1984 c25 swing keel #3559. "Louise" We bough
NYSail at 5:45am 11.28.21
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Good morning.... So I am in need to have my bottom (boat) completely redone which includes stripping
CaptainRan at 11:15pm 11.27.21
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When I step the mast, the t-connectors continually fall out and don't seat right without monkeying w
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I'm changing my traveler from the curved original to a 66" straight Garhauer. (It is part of a compl

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Hoses in the bilge of Cherubini 33
HermanHunter at 12:54pm 02.06.25
The shower drains into a sump that is under the batteries and there is a pump in there that (on my
Hoses in the bilge of Cherubini 33
azambella at 12:13pm 02.06.25
The shower drains into a sump that is under the batteries and there is a pump in there that (on my b
Alignment after engine mount replacement   (2)
jssailem at 8:55am 02.06.25
When we reinstalled my boat's shaft/transmission and engine, I was reminded that it would not be per
Runaway diesel
dLj at 8:53am 02.06.25
Farm boys are bigger and stronger than old sailors. :biggrin: Ha, that's it! dj
Runaway diesel
dlochner at 8:34am 02.06.25
No idea why the difference... Farm boys are bigger and stronger than old sailors. :biggrin:
Mast Base Pitting & Structural?
jssailem at 8:23am 02.06.25
A build-up approach is not simple. I would consult a shipwright or marine designer. They would be ab
Easy solution for Catalina 310 companionway crib boards
Joe at 8:06am 02.06.25
Since you're going offshore with the opportunity to experience some challenging conditions, I have
Alignment after engine mount replacement
FastOlson at 7:50am 02.06.25
Everything seemed to be in line before I started this so I made a "jig" out of wood that would posi
Runaway diesel
dLj at 7:44am 02.06.25
I was always taught that was standard procedure with hand crank engines. All the farm equipment I'
Alignment after engine mount replacement
dLj at 7:41am 02.06.25
Sounds to me like you have things pretty much under control. Use your wooden frame to make sure the
Runaway diesel
Leeward Rail at 7:35am 02.06.25
You turned the engine until it was at the very beginning of a compression stroke and then gave one
Alignment after engine mount replacement
dmax at 7:24am 02.06.25
When I aligned mine, I moved the collar forward just enough to relieve the pressure, leaked some but
Motorhome Mariners
Urban Hermit at 5:08am 02.06.25
If you bought your boat to feel important Or because you look good in it. Or because she thinks you
Runaway diesel
Hayden Watson at 4:44am 02.06.25
Totally agree, and I have been saying that all along - the piston must only achieve the equivalent
Through-Hull Fittings
colemj at 4:40am 02.06.25
Here is a photo of the valve that I cannot close. That looks like the same valve as used for your
Raymarine Auto Pilot
colemj at 4:37am 02.06.25
When your transducer is mounted as it originally was, are you sure that both the tiller arm and the
Runaway diesel
colemj at 4:16am 02.06.25
200 RPM is not a measure of how many revolutions the engine has turned in the last minute. It is a
Alignment after engine mount replacement
smokey73 at 8:47pm 02.05.25
Another interesting question. With a PSS there is no restraining action like there is when you have
Alignment after engine mount replacement
smokey73 at 8:18pm 02.05.25
The boat is in the water. As @jssailem noted, I suspected it was the compression of the PSS diaphra

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