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Replace my Diesel engine Nipsey at 10:39am 11.06.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2196 It looks like I might need to replace my diesel engine. I currently have a Renault 8hp on my 1980 H
Folding Prop airnsail at 9:34am 11.06.08 Mid-Size Boats 4/1797 I am thinking of getting a folding prop for my 2002 Catalina 270. It currently has an 18 HP Yanmar
Adding Rope to Genoa Luff for Better Roller Reefing rardiH36 at 9:17am 11.06.08 Ask All Sailors 12/6433 I've got a bit of time on my hands and thought to DIY install some volume behind the luff of my 135%
Possible travel bike (1) 48dodge at 7:37am 11.06.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1701 I ran across this bike online. Don't know anything about it and it's pretty funky looking but it mi
Tender drag HAL at 7:27am 11.06.08 Ask All Sailors 16/1738
DIY's Buying & Using Moisture Meters (1) Maine Sail at 6:12am 11.06.08 Musings With Maine Sail 17/9266 For a long time I have been a proponent of boat owners, especially those in the buying process, owni
Surveyor Virginia KennyH at 6:02am 11.06.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1837 Anyone happy with a surveyor in Virginia like west coast of Chesapeke Bay? Need to survey a Ericson
Transmission Oil michaelanthony at 5:11am 11.06.08 Big Boats 9/1686 Good day all. I have two manuals for my Yanmar 3GMF (KM3-A trans) One says oil to be checked witho
Mac 26 1990D Mast raising / lowering Gdindy@aol.com at 4:39am 11.06.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/2158 Is there a video available on how to lower the mast on a 1990 Macgregor 26 or a good illustration ph
Diesel Fuel Tank BroadReach at 12:29am 11.06.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/973 Does anyone have an east coast source for a plastic diesel fuel tank for my HL 35 RD
Photo hunt: Got a Rocna anchor on your boat? Craig Smith at 11:14pm 11.05.08 Ask All Sailors 19/7999
Repel Pest's Sail Saver at 9:51pm 11.05.08 Columbia 0/1815 Last Season I tried something new for getting rid of Spider's. I found that the Osage Orange or Hed
Renault Engine Removal morgantheship at 8:34pm 11.05.08 Mid-Size Boats 4/1424 I will be removing my existing Renault engine from my Hunter 27 this next week and I was wondering i
H23.5 rudder rasing question Mark H at 8:01pm 11.05.08 Smaller Boats 14/2186 Sailing last weekend 9-13 kns gusting to 20..Much to high :doh:for a first time out. I now well lear
Water coming in 1978 Oday Mariner Freeblowing at 7:01pm 11.05.08 Day Sailers 9/5394 Hello Sailing people! I am seriously thinking about buying a 1978 Oday Mariner. The hull is in reall
The Right Combination for towing and cruising. rudymoore@juno.com at 5:51pm 11.05.08 Ask All Sailors 9/5664 I would like to find out which boats are equiped for my idea of the best boat for towing. Here is th
Tank monitors Salish Sea Cruiser at 5:20pm 11.05.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1573 I am thinking of installing tank monitors on my boat. The diesel tank is aluminum, the water and ho
Phil, new Owner Directory issue. Ed Schenck at 5:02pm 11.05.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 4/1807 Following up on the search Owner Directory issue I encountered this. I searched only on model with
Just a little strange sailaway78 at 4:43pm 11.05.08 Ask All Sailors 24/2959 Pulled the boat Monday to do a long overdue bottom job. ( Seidelman 37 ) Have a very strange situat
Head - Water Supply Fitting Charlie L at 4:26pm 11.05.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 13/3097 The water supply fitting on the back of the head has three circular openings and water is gushing ou

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What do you use for fire extingushers?? MikeHoncho at 7:57am 06.03.21 According to the Sea-Fire manual, the fire suppression system will automatically shut down the engi
keel bolts ? - buying boat TimFromLI at 7:55am 06.03.21 All valid points. I just thought I'd share the source of my pdf. Believe it or not, not everything y
What mods have you made to make single-handing easier? Justin_NSA at 7:47am 06.03.21 idk about cup holders, but I definitely need better seating at the helm. Essentially stood for a w
What mods have you made to make single-handing easier? flightlead404 at 7:42am 06.03.21 The cam cleat was a good idea. I've been thinking of replacing my horn cleat with one. I have the o
keel bolts ? - buying boat Scott T-Bird at 7:39am 06.03.21 Really then I suggest you go back above and read the bulletin carefully, and who even says that bu
What mods have you made to make single-handing easier? Justin_NSA at 7:36am 06.03.21 The cam cleat was a good idea. I've been thinking of replacing my horn cleat with one. I have the ol
Finding a Pre-Owned Catalina 250 WB Trailer sail sfbay at 7:31am 06.03.21 Suggest finding a used trailer on ebay, craigslist and used trailer sites, like the ones below, and
What mods have you made to make single-handing easier? sail sfbay at 7:24am 06.03.21 Jib furling line cam cleat is a really good idea. Besides autopilot, travel lines mounted on the ar
Sirius 21 keel allan5530 at 7:23am 06.03.21 I'm planning on checking my keels pivot bolt also in a couple days. Right now my boat is off the tr
What do you use for fire extingushers?? SEMPERAVANTI41 at 7:17am 06.03.21 In addition to a "Halotron" and a number of other Dry Chemical extinguishers, we keep an old Army wo
Shore water feed flightlead404 at 7:17am 06.03.21 Mine was doing the same, simply replaced with a hose washer from the depot. I also purchased a bras
3JH4E Overheating at low RPMs - Any ideas? flightlead404 at 7:15am 06.03.21 Ran the boat for essentially a week up to Brunswick at 2,300 to 2,400 making 5.8kts at .8 gph with n
Catalina 250 WB Kick Up Rudder sail sfbay at 7:14am 06.03.21 Understand Catalina 250's were offered with a spade or beaching rudder as discussed in this thread:
keel bolts ? - buying boat TimFromLI at 7:08am 06.03.21 If you're referring to the pdf I posted, then correct it does not say Beneteau on it. It was sent to
Bilge pump mounting ideas? Whatfiero1 at 6:54am 06.03.21 I glue all mine down with the ever so popular 3m5200 clean and dry surface with acetone a gob of gl
What do you use for fire extingushers?? (1) sail sfbay at 6:53am 06.03.21 According to the Sea-Fire manual, the fire suppression system will automatically shut down the engin
garmin NMEA 2000 backbone and Ray EV100 wheel pilot (1) jssailem at 6:52am 06.03.21 You may find more detailed answers in the Raymarine SeaTalk Manual.
garmin NMEA 2000 backbone and Ray EV100 wheel pilot jssailem at 6:49am 06.03.21 There is a parts cost to this stuff. I would look at going from the left end of the 5-way devise wi
End of Ownership (not a classified, just a pitty party for myself) njlarry at 6:36am 06.03.21 Ditto on the sunfish! "This too shall pass." You can continue to offer this forum the benefit of you
Sirius 21 keel jksirius at 6:33am 06.03.21 I've asked a number of people about this as my keel bumps and thuds when chop is on the beam. Appare

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