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Teak Trim RBone at 4:54pm 09.17.09 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1698 I'm working on replacing my teak trim. I noticed that there wasn't any caulking under the wood and I
How old are my sails daysailer at 4:42pm 09.17.09 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1415 Hello, I just recently bought a 1980 25' Oday. I was told by the seller that this boat has had v
sheave and halyard replacement surgtech87 at 4:37pm 09.17.09 Catalina 22 1/2117 I'm having all kinds of halyard jams. I want to replace my sheaves, cut what are your thoughts of u
name plate? into the mistic at 3:37pm 09.17.09 Mid-Size Boats 2/1872 my catalina 27 has #85 on the name plate,is that the year.thanks Alan
Legend 40' problem areas bornin59ca at 3:35pm 09.17.09 Big Boats 3/1522 Hello All: I am looking at buying a 1988 Legend 40' and was wondering what issues I should look out
tacktic instruments Terry in Naples at 3:21pm 09.17.09 Ask All Sailors 4/1947 anyone using tacktic? I am thinking of buying these but the local technition wants to sll me Raymari
Lancer 25 Draft (2) Steve22116 at 2:56pm 09.17.09 Lancer 2/2482 Good afternoon all. I was looking at photos of Duane's 1975 L25 and my 1979 L25 which prompted me to
Lewmar Folding Wheel abyssal at 2:27pm 09.17.09 Catalina 310 7/4347 I'm considering purchasing a Lewmar Folding Wheel for my Catalina 310. Is there any positive or neg
Looking For a Sailboat - Suggestions? Ducati at 2:25pm 09.17.09 Ask All Sailors 10/2872 Looking for some suggestions for our next sailboat. We are in the market for a used 38'-41' sailb
Damaged Hull Number beachkoma at 2:12pm 09.17.09 Ask An Oday Owner 6/2336 I recently purchased a '78 Widgeon. The middle of the hull number was rubbed out over the years, pro
Measurements, mast to forestay at bow? johnpaulette at 12:59pm 09.17.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1176 Hi, i'm 1000 miles away from my boat and need a couple of measurements. The boat is a 2001 Hunter 4
Start-up/Shut-down checklist Warren Milberg at 12:53pm 09.17.09 Ask All Sailors 13/3942 I took my landlubber father-in-law for a sail not long ago. While he enjoyed himself, he was astoun
HEY new speed record sand sailor at 11:15am 09.17.09 Ask All Sailors 5/1797 check this out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ-gdqo35os:D
Bow Thruster for H460, 466, 46 LE ernierogers at 10:55am 09.17.09 Big Boats 7/2632 We will be closing on a 2006 Hunter 46 LE tomorrow and one of the first things we think we want to a
C-27 Wutboard bshuping at 10:21am 09.17.09 Mid-Size Boats 1/1774 I replaced my Mercury 5 hp outboard with a Suzuki 9.9 and it is too large for the outboard transom h
Oh Joy refit 9/16/09 (6) CharlieCobra at 9:45am 09.17.09 Ask All Sailors 0/1841 Since there's gonna be so many, I decided to start dating them. We made progress on the bulwarks on
Mast Pins Karen B at 9:45am 09.17.09 Day Sailers 2/1435 I'm back. Thank you for your help with the back stay/main sheet rigging. It's all taken care of. A c
Help with 336 Mainsheet setup robertsapp at 7:40am 09.17.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1974 I just purchased a 1995 Hunter 336 with the binnacle mounted traveler. I'm not sure about the mains
New Boat Onwer - Cant Find 101 Guide (2) toddmaiorano at 7:37am 09.17.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/3097 Hello, I just purchased a new (old) 1968 Chris Craft and am trying to identify where the foul odor i
inflatable dinghy dunbarjcd at 7:02am 09.17.09 Big Boats 5/1457 anybody have any ideas how to carry a 10' dinghy while crusing? Should we pull it or hoist it up on

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Water Heater Discharge JamesG161 at 5:52am 04.15.22 The TCV is actually the Temperature Control Valve yes I see that now, but you might also replaceT
Stainless steel washers in electrical circuits dlochner at 5:44am 04.15.22 SS is not a good electrical or heat conductor. When a SS washer is placed between a connector and th
Water Heater Discharge Captain Mateo at 5:43am 04.15.22 What is called the TCV is really a Pressure Relief Valve to prevent the Water Tank from fracturing.
Water Heater Discharge Captain Mateo at 5:41am 04.15.22 Had a similar issue with my original (2002) Force 10. (I ended up replacing because i also found a l
Vernazza, Italy (1) TomY at 5:39am 04.15.22
Seams A Problem? Kings Gambit at 5:38am 04.15.22 ... and make it a point to let some air out of the tubes on a hot day. That should have occurred t
Water Heater Discharge JamesG161 at 5:35am 04.15.22 I am confused on who labeled your first picture. The thru hull is for the discharge of the PRV which
Desperate leakinhg jon hansen at 5:33am 04.15.22 well then, become their 'new best friend'. and like any best friend a case of beer for the operator
Water Heater Discharge (1) JamesG161 at 5:27am 04.15.22 Picture from internet of a new one. ressure Relief Valve. Jim....
Water Heater Discharge JamesG161 at 5:16am 04.15.22 What is called the TCV is really a Pressure Relief Valve to prevent the Water Tank from fracturing.
Keel question Rangofish at 4:56am 04.15.22 Update renting trailer and family member with truck going to help me so so so excided.
Water Heater Discharge SV Bella at 4:33am 04.15.22 the pic of the water heater isn't mine. I took it off the internet. It's similar in that the TCV i
Perkins 4.107 or 4.108 fuel lines CYQK at 4:32am 04.15.22 Bought mine from a perkins dealer on the west coast was a difficult find at the time If you need a c
Starting fluid CYQK at 4:26am 04.15.22 Maybe your on to something Couldnt you spray a bit of no.7 in to help start
40.5: Shaft growth (1) kappykaplan at 3:32am 04.15.22 I haul my boat annually. When the COVID pandemic hit, the boat sat in the water for at least 12 wee
Water Heater Discharge Slipin Away at 3:25am 04.15.22 I cannot see a hose leading off the P/T valve which would be attached to the thru hull fitting. If
Desperate leakinhg SFS at 11:00pm 04.14.22 Do they know you are taking on water from an unknown place? That usually puts you up front!! This
Desperate leakinhg Mark Maulden at 9:28pm 04.14.22 Tried to patch with Splash Zone but it takes forever to set up, I couldn't hold in place too long m
1993 40.5 Standing / Running Rigging Replacement PRO tips? svAtargatis at 9:16pm 04.14.22 When you replace the mast, be sure that the PVC tube the the wiring passes through the mast step is
1993 40.5 Standing / Running Rigging Replacement PRO tips? Rich Stidger at 9:14pm 04.14.22 When you replace the mast, be sure that the PVC tube the the wiring passes through the mast step is

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