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How much diesel in my tank 9.2C - 427 at 12:18pm 04.14.09 S2 9/2299 I have a 9.2C, and have a stupid question...How can I tell how much diesel is in my tank? My tank d
Reccomendation for Catalina teak interior dman535 at 12:16pm 04.14.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/2718 I am in the process of cleaning the interior of my Catalina 27. Was curious to hear what Catalina ow
Keel to Hull Joint Larry14133 at 12:10pm 04.14.09 Ask All Sailors 7/2542 The keel to hull joint on my O'Day 302 looks like it could use a little attention. It has been check
mast tabernacle hinge piece hunter 23 1988 cayugajim at 11:50am 04.14.09 Smaller Boats 2/1783 I need to replace this piece, the piece upon which the mast hinges while raising and lowering, abou
Clean the luff track on mast earlkeim at 11:37am 04.14.09 Smaller Boats 1/1969 HI, While the mast is down should I do anything to the luff track of the mast. What is the best m
New H33 Dodger?? BruceK at 10:59am 04.14.09 Mid-Size Boats 8/4092 Time to commission the boat and I have ordered a dodger...necessity in Maine...but need some opinion
Mast and Boom from 1960's dingy Clark at 10:52am 04.14.09 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 1/1309 I have a mast and boom from a 15' dingy that I think was a Rebel (?) Both are in good shape; the spr
Garhauer EZ-Glide Adjustable Genoa Car System (1) Rick D at 9:52am 04.14.09 Ask All Sailors 10/15173 I just installed one of Garhauer's car systems ( see at http://garhauermarine.com/catalog_process.c
Chart tips for Dead Reconing Writing device that erases without smudging Royal Flush at 9:31am 04.14.09 Ask All Sailors 14/5458 I'm graduating my Coastal Navigation class tonight and I'm ready to wear out my local paper nautic
Trucking a 38' boat Todd37 at 9:16am 04.14.09 Ask All Sailors 39/5666 I'm trucking my boat from LA to PDX and there's a question of how to transport the mast. On a boat t
Humminbird GPS Question rpwillia at 9:05am 04.14.09 Catalina 310 10/2360 I did something dumb last night. I got in my bracket for my Humminbird gps antenna and was trying to
removing peeling painted lettering from fiberglass transom Royal Flush at 8:49am 04.14.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1604 I'm mid project and am having a time at getting the illegible painted on name removed from my transo
Need New AutoPilot, what type is Best jdhohmann at 6:27am 04.14.09 Big Boats 8/2719 I have a hunter 40 legend, we currently have a 4000+ auto pilot with a wheel drive. This unit is to
Projects update with pics (9) Witzend at 6:21am 04.14.09 Catalina 310 1/1708 Since my river home is up on a hill, I was able to use a spotting scope and view the mast head. It w
I guess that it is time to replace the Fire X Mike G. at 6:02am 04.14.09 Ask All Sailors 8/1711 During the weekend I replaced all of the cabin fire extinguishers on my 1977 Pearson 323. While nos
Slide-out galley modifications? NCNoviceCouple at 3:51am 04.14.09 Catalina 22 4/4843 I am new C22 owner. It is an '85 model with a dinette and slide-out galley. The alcohol stove is mis
Sovrel sloop 36 or 37 footer David S at 10:53pm 04.13.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1663 Anybody have information on this boat, the Sovrel ( not sure if I spelled it correctly ) sloop 36 or
Another Radio Net Attempt??? windward54 at 10:00pm 04.13.09 SSB and Ham Operators 1/4193 Hey all, I'm headed out to Catalina Island for a long weekend. I should be tied up at a cozy moor
Stantions welder1456 at 7:55pm 04.13.09 Ask All Sailors 32/5543 I am replacing my stantions base plates. And I need to know the angle that it should be set at.
Sailing in San Francisco Bay Jerry75 at 7:39pm 04.13.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/2945 I have been sailing in inland lakes with my 1990 MacGregor and was thinking about trying her in San

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Yanmar 3GMF brand new fuel injector question Ralph Johnstone at 6:09pm 03.03.22 Edited my previous post. Thanks. Now I can get to sleep at night :meh:.
New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 6:06pm 03.03.22 So today I paid the boat in full, brought paperwork from the marina to the DMV and got the title tra
Saying hello Justin_NSA at 5:45pm 03.03.22 I have aerial pictures of Okinawa taken from the open ramp of a CH47 as we were leaving. Best view o
New Battery power flare replacement jviss at 5:41pm 03.03.22 See post 15. Kinna obvious. Only if you assume that goofy arrangement was what I was referring to.
Universal M18 Kubota serial number jviss at 5:38pm 03.03.22 If you look on the right side toward the front of your engine you will find the model there. Sounds
New Battery power flare replacement jviss at 5:37pm 03.03.22 My flare pistol is a more robust, alloy item, not plastic. It's designed for larger bore flares tha
Any known concerns with this specific motor? Gene Neill at 5:35pm 03.03.22 Okay, so next question is where do you guys recommend getting parts for an old evinrude like this?
Universal M18 Kubota serial number rpwillia at 5:31pm 03.03.22 I wish I could figure out the model and serial number of my Mitsubishi-based Westerbeke 38B-Four.
Saying hello Tom J at 5:22pm 03.03.22 People do the same to vehicles being towed. My sister's 69 firebird needed a paint job after being
New Battery power flare replacement rpwillia at 5:17pm 03.03.22 I went with the Ocean Signal EDF1 after nearly getting blinded by testing it at the boat show. It ha
Yanmar 3GMF brand new fuel injector question Capt Robbie at 4:52pm 03.03.22
Saying hello Gene Neill at 4:49pm 03.03.22 Tarps are a gateway drug. They lead to $150 canvas carports, which lead to $1500 steel ones. Next th
New Battery power flare replacement Tally Ho at 4:49pm 03.03.22 No. At least not near any coast guard covered area. I was at home, 20 miles from the water. Greg
New Battery power flare replacement thinwater at 3:53pm 03.03.22 Here is an answer... WjVw1_H3wXM I love the flare gun-as-a-rotten-weapon videos!
New Battery power flare replacement thinwater at 3:52pm 03.03.22 Very good points. They are obviously designed to fit into your cupholders, since they don't hang s
New Battery power flare replacement thinwater at 3:49pm 03.03.22 Not to extend an argument here, but who said that hanging it would render it not level? See post
New Battery power flare replacement (1) PaulK at 3:43pm 03.03.22 Note that these flares transmit a horizontal beam of light, like and anchor light, and thus must be
Yanmar 3GMF brand new fuel injector question (2) Ralph Johnstone at 3:41pm 03.03.22 Maximum Rpms in neutral about 2200 and I can force the throttle body assembly to 2300 Maximum rpms
Black Water Tank Smell Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 3:38pm 03.03.22 As others have said, permeated sanitation hoses are one of the most common sources of odor INSIDE th
Boom extension for lifting....... Crusty Ol Salt at 3:15pm 03.03.22 Just as an update, spoke with the yard today and they are going to drop it in for me with the crane

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