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Spinnaker halyard preventer wheel? Richardwm at 7:21pm 09.06.21 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1210 does anyone know the name of the small wheel at the top of a sock to prevent tangling with top of th
Oday 28 1981. Replacing heavy hose and packing box assembly rogjack2 at 5:45pm 09.06.21 Bigger Boats 9/1510 I would like to hear how you made access to the four hose clamps during this replacement process . S
Steering drain through hull (2) jonelli at 3:47pm 09.06.21 Catalina 30 9/1819 Want to replace this. I have a 87 mkII. is there a standard size thru hull? assuming this was orig
Factory fresh water and holding tank sensors Clydo at 2:06pm 09.06.21 Catalina 310 5/1116 My sensors stopped working couple years ago. Bought new sensors for guy to install. New sensors ha
Help with B&G systems jacquesrive at 1:55pm 09.06.21 Ask All Sailors 16/5266 Hey everyone, I have a S2 9.2c and we currently have a B'G Vulcan 7 chart plotter. Recently the dept
Waterproof battery and electrical panel Kayakeur at 1:26pm 09.06.21 Ask All Sailors 7/952 How can I waterproof ship's battery and electrical panel? Venture of Newport 23 trailer sailer Ele
How to wire to charge battery from solar and engine and shore Kayakeur at 1:10pm 09.06.21 Ask All Sailors 2/797 How do I wire my battery to receive charging from 3 sources? I am adding outboard alternator chargin
New to me needs some work (advice) (4) JUUD at 12:39pm 09.06.21 Ask All Sailors 28/2499 I purchased a C25 today for $1400.00 USD with a running Suzuki outboard. She's been sitting in a sl
Atomic 4 no oil dipstick? KieranP at 12:29pm 09.06.21 Ask All Sailors 9/2395 Hello, A friend has an Atomic 4 in a 1970 Bristol 32. We can not find a dipstick tube with a slender
Propane heater installation - fuel system AEarnshaw at 9:15am 09.06.21 Mid-Size Boats 2/828
Mysterious Yanmar Vibration - Only in forward gear nikki4296 at 8:44am 09.06.21 Ask All Sailors 15/3622 Hey, I have a Yanmar 3gm in my Hughes 36. At idle, I can rev the engine right up to 3000rpm with no
CDI Furler question Bill Baur at 7:32am 09.06.21 Ask All Sailors 3/887 I have a CDI Flexible Furler and I want to know the best way to rig the bottom of the jib sail to th
Impromptu Boat Hook Storage (3) patbratton at 7:23am 09.06.21 Smaller Boats 4/829 I picked up a telescoping boat hook from West Marine and finally discovered where to store it.
Searching for a trailer ! (1) Dario of Montreal at 7:23am 09.06.21 Trailer Sailors 8/996
MAIN STAY gypsywind1980 at 3:26am 09.06.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/722 I TRYING TO FIND WHAT TENSION IS ON MAIN STAY FOREWARD AND AFT I CANT FIND TENSION FOR MAST ANY HELP
Anyone know why there are two pick ups on starboard freshwater tank on the hunter passage 450- 456 or where they are located discovery at 6:31pm 09.05.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/416 There are 2 pick ups on my starboard fresh water tank..i have found one just forward of generator..
Ring handle for hunter rear deck compartment (1) MySong at 4:47pm 09.05.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/739 I have a 1994 Hunter26 and the handle on the gas tank storage compartment has been missing since the
Awwww, Nuts!!! (1) Papadave at 4:41pm 09.05.21 Smaller Boats 19/2902 So, I did the unthinkable: loaned my Catalina 25 out to "a seasoned sailor." Boat went out, and cam
Fuel delivery issue Fleet at 3:41pm 09.05.21 Catalina 310 21/3023 Drained old fuel from the tank. Put 10 gallons of fresh fuel in. Pulled the pickup line and cleane
WTB Catalina 22 mast greg22etts at 8:56am 09.05.21 Parts Search 1/1213

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P42 engine sump Jim_H42 at 11:49am 12.22.24 Our 1992 Passage (hull #95) has limber holes at the foward end of the stuffing box sump area at the
Moisture prevention.... dLj at 11:18am 12.22.24 No, of course not. No reason to, as long as the "No Tell Motel" is still in business. And he says
Moisture prevention.... kappykaplan at 10:19am 12.22.24 :)
Moisture prevention.... Ralph Johnstone at 10:19am 12.22.24 And I didn't stay at a major hotel chain last night! No, of course not. No reason to, as long as
Automatic bilge pump question Ralph Johnstone at 10:16am 12.22.24 float switches frequently fail. ................. especially when there is water in the bilge.
Do you folks strap your boats to your trailers? SteveHughessails at 10:15am 12.22.24
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Ralph Johnstone at 10:09am 12.22.24 @Claude L.-Auger , you're far too kind. Thanks so much and the very best back to you and your famil
Sailing courses in Thailand dLj at 10:07am 12.22.24 Will, I sent a message to a close friend I have there, it will probably be a day or so before he r
Inside Port Light Frame Removal Mika1 at 10:05am 12.22.24 If you're trying to remove the plastic interior trim and if it's anything like mine, it's held in pl
Moisture prevention.... kappykaplan at 10:00am 12.22.24 You obviously get out much more than I do. Naahhh . . . And I didn't stay at a major hotel chain l
3GM30F Alternator Query Ralph Johnstone at 9:56am 12.22.24 It hasn't melted from the strain of the three G31 AGM's yet. Time to consider an exhaust fan for
3GM30F Alternator Query dlochner at 9:52am 12.22.24 I've never seen any belt dust from our 80A internally regulated Hitachi with single V belt. If usi
3GM30F Alternator Query Davidasailor26 at 9:46am 12.22.24 You may start wearing out belts very quickly.... I'd strongly suggest a dual v belt at a minimum fo
Moisture prevention.... Ralph Johnstone at 9:46am 12.22.24 Ralph, I believe he is strenuously agreeing with MFD. You obviously get out much more than I do.
3GM30F Alternator Query Davidasailor26 at 9:44am 12.22.24 @Davidasailor26 , do you have an external alternator regulator controlling your 80A alternator ? N
Moisture prevention.... kappykaplan at 9:42am 12.22.24 Ralph, I believe he is strenuously agreeing with MFD.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year kappykaplan at 9:40am 12.22.24 Right back atcha, Claude! May you and yours have a delightful Christmas and prosperous New Year. :
3GM30F Alternator Query Ralph Johnstone at 9:37am 12.22.24 When discharged below 60% SOC my 300AH of AGM absorb about 50A @Davidasailor26 , do you have an e
Moisture prevention.... Ralph Johnstone at 9:30am 12.22.24 @Mika1 , I don't get out much. Could you please explain ..................
Mooring from GA to NC shemandr at 8:56am 12.22.24 You may be able to take advantage of the Jensen Beach Mooring Field just South of the Jensen Beach C

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