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Alternator wiring (1) DArcy at 9:29am 11.07.21 Engines and Propulsion 5/1986 I'd like to rewire my alternator to be wired to the battery positive busbar. The B+ terminal is curr
Winterizing Yanmar 2QM15 Wm. Gill at 7:45am 11.07.21 Ask All Sailors 21/3238 I have a new to me 79' C'C 30 with a Yanmar 2QM15. I am winterizing her for the 1st time, but am use
ALWAYS A MESS!!! twodzusfittings at 7:15am 11.07.21 Ask All Sailors 20/1975 Every single time I change the oil and fuel filters on my engine, M-20, I end up with a mess. For th
Yanmar tachometers "calibration" DeniseO30 at 5:47am 11.07.21 Engines and Propulsion 3/1997 On my 3gm30 I have of course the flywheel mounted sensor for the tach I'm quite convinced it's is o
o'day keel problems Mawingo at 7:19pm 11.06.21 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1748
Adding a 115V outlet Crusty Ol Salt at 6:34pm 11.06.21 Ask All Sailors 28/3236 As I am working my way thru the survey and making repairs..... I need to replace the 115V battery ch
Freaky voltage reading Ziggler at 5:47pm 11.06.21 Ask All Sailors 12/887 Why such bizarre voltage readings on the M2 monitor on my brand new, Blue Sea Systems 360 panel? Thi
H41DS Racor priming question (5) Nachismo at 11:12am 11.06.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/689 My first time checking for water/gunk. Pure diesel and 1 small booger came out. Then I went to ble
US SPARS Question joker460 at 8:40am 11.06.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 15/2357 Has anyone had issues getting a response from them lately? I wanted to order some spar parts from th
PNW Cruise 2021 Terry Cox at 8:14am 11.06.21 Pacific North West Cruisers 10/1591 My latest DVD production of our 2021 family summer cruising season. SCWjsMyD_dE
Has anyone built a boarding step? SoSound at 10:16pm 11.05.21 Ask All Sailors 27/4660 The docks at our current marina are much lower than what we have had previously. I am wondering if
Yanmar SB-8 - Shifter (1) npaulay at 6:51pm 11.05.21 Ask All Sailors 0/609 hello - I recently installed a Yanmar SB-8 into my 27' sailboat and I had to modify my existing shif
Replacement Bulbs for Tachometer in a Type B Panel (1) dkinzer at 4:34pm 11.05.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1104 I took my tachometer apart to replace the defunct "hours" LCD and decided to ohm out the two red-col
What Top-down Furler Do You Like? Jskosmo at 3:51pm 11.05.21 Ask All Sailors 4/897 There are a ton of posts on top-down furling - have read them all : ) Am looking for what brand/mode
Top-down Furling Brand You Like? Jskosmo at 3:36pm 11.05.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/493 There are a ton of posts on top-down furling - have read them all : ) Am looking for what brand/mode
C25 halyards ran to cockpit (1) SailingLoto at 3:10pm 11.05.21 Smaller Boats 2/1261 I had been collecting parts for awhile. Here's how it came out. Hoping to try it out tomorrow.
Replace light with fan? flightlead404 at 2:21pm 11.05.21 Big Boats 6/868 I want to replace several of the ceiling mounted swiveling lights that don't get used, with 12v fans
Solar Storm... jssailem at 1:35pm 11.05.21 Weather and Forecasting 3/976 Check out what has been happening on Mr SUN.... 1.Space Storm im...
Starting issue post fuel filters change AwwShucks at 1:15pm 11.05.21 Catalina 310 9/955 Just did my end of season fuel filters change and am having an issue starting engine. (Universal M2
Jib or Genoa on 1994 Hunter 29.5? kjdoyle1 at 12:43pm 11.05.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1247 Second year with the boat and we are going to replace her original sails. Currently has a jib, but t

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Crazy Idea - or Great idea? dLj at 10:26am 01.05.25 It's a 30 footer - what boat is it? Just a thought, are you looking for competent crew??? I've alwa
Cracks in 32 Vision mast step SeaDogGo at 10:18am 01.05.25 Thanks for the info. My boat is also 1989. same mast. My issue is not with the partner rings but the
Rigging - When do you decide to refit your rigging? dLj at 10:16am 01.05.25 My rigging is of an unknown age My best guess is 20+ years and looks to still be in fair condition
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? jssailem at 9:46am 01.05.25 As a foreigner, what are the tax considerations of buying a boat in Canada and then importing it to
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? ShawnL at 9:44am 01.05.25 Depending on where the boat is in Canada, there's only so many places to clear into the US. Detroit
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? JBP-PA at 9:16am 01.05.25
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? Project_Mayhem at 9:11am 01.05.25 Would you regret not doing this sail? Probably. Spend some time on the boat before you set sail. Sl
Rigging - When do you decide to refit your rigging? jssailem at 9:09am 01.05.25 i'd probably just replace the cabling By cabling, I interpret that as shrouds. When I did mine, I
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? john6206 at 9:09am 01.05.25
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? LloydB at 9:05am 01.05.25 Now I more understand that trailer sailors commonly speak roads and launch sites rather than lee sho
Rigging - When do you decide to refit your rigging? BAD ORCA at 8:26am 01.05.25 Sorry jssailem, didnt mean to send your thread off topic. My rigging is of an unknown age My bes
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? john6206 at 8:13am 01.05.25
Rigging - When do you decide to refit your rigging? jssailem at 7:58am 01.05.25 My memories of Ensenada are the morning curl as set after set rolled in. Fresh-made tamales from the
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? JBP-PA at 7:57am 01.05.25 I would arrange to spend a week or so on the boat where it currently is, don't just show up and sai
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? dlochner at 7:54am 01.05.25 After posting, I read an article on Off Center Harbor by boatbuilder Harry Bryant. He quotes Goethe,
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? Rick Webb at 7:41am 01.05.25 It's all about attitude. Is it a disaster or an adventure if you are broke down someplace you had n
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? dlochner at 7:32am 01.05.25 No, it is not a crazy idea. What you will be taking is a series of day sails. Each day is easily man
Estimate?? Crazy Dave Condon at 7:23am 01.05.25 I will respond later as my hand is shaking. @Rxwoman check your pvt message.
Rigging - When do you decide to refit your rigging? dmax at 6:12am 01.05.25 My experience with boat yards in New England has been very positive, with no complaints about the qu
Estimate?? Rich 35.5 at 5:17am 01.05.25 Check the axle carefully if its been in salt water... We once had one give out in the middle from

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