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Jehr at 11:44am 09.28.08
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Hi, This is probably an easy one, but I can't seem to search on two words that must be in a thread
SirWm at 11:28am 09.28.08
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I just noticed on the "New Posts" page that under "Recent Replies" on the right side of the page the
Bud H at 11:25am 09.28.08
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I am planning to replace the cylinder liner in my YSM12 as part of a rebuild. I have not removed th
phdoc007 at 10:15am 09.28.08
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Does anybody have a good solution for lifting and lowering the pop top on a Mac 25? I was clobbered
Satori at 9:37am 09.28.08
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Hi Folks, While in general I think the site update is good, I have yet to see a photo show in any po
ChrisLong at 9:04am 09.28.08
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I have read a lot of threads on this problem of water in my 1985 H23. Hoses and fixtures definitely
Mulf at 8:53am 09.28.08
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Hi Phil: I just posted a question on Site Talk a few minutes ago about subscribed forums and cannot
Mulf at 8:42am 09.28.08
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Hi Phil: I cannot seem to get the forums I subscribed to to all show on my User Control Panel. I've
gregreinhard at 7:24am 09.28.08
Cal
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I am considering purchase of a 1986 Cal 28 manufactured by Lear Siegler Marine. There is very littl
bud at 7:08am 09.28.08
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I am pretty new to sailing a 23 and I sail on a river where gusts are very strong and unpredictable
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Allan R at 5:53am 09.28.08
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To all our friends in Maine and the Maritimes. http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/storm_graphics/AT11/refresh
agaliha at 5:44am 09.28.08
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Peggy (et al), I have purchased an electric conversion kit for the Jabsco head in my Beneteau 361 (f
Phil Herring at 4:31am 09.28.08
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You guys who are running ie, please let me know if the main menus are working better now, particular
Bob Pullen HC-33 1981 at 10:18pm 09.27.08
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We have a 1981 H-33 Cherubini, which will soon have a new rudder thanks to being towed over a sandba
Syversens at 9:30pm 09.27.08
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Hey all, I'd like to store our inflatable close to the boat but hate leaving it in water and I dont
Marybeth and Rip at 8:38pm 09.27.08
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Does anyone know where we can find the prices for Options that are available as factory or dealer in
Calypso at 7:22pm 09.27.08
S2
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More winter projects- I'm considering polyurethane on all the oiled wood but first will clean with
Calypso at 7:19pm 09.27.08
S2
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Who has air conditioning in their 9.2C? Where did you install it and what system/btu did you use?
Calypso at 7:16pm 09.27.08
S2
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My danforth type anchor is presently too long for my "High Seas" brand anchor roller as it covers a
DavidB75 at 6:29pm 09.27.08
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Hello, everyone has been helpful with all my previous questions...I do have a lot of them, but I am

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Can't find the intake water strainer
Davidasailor26 at 5:57am 10.09.21
Strange that there would be a piece of rubber on the intake side of the pump - usually the impeller
Mercury 3.5 Hp Water in oil
sailcapt340 at 5:46am 10.09.21
I've pressure tested my 3.3 Hp outboard by using the screw in fitting from an oil refill pump kit.
Can't find the intake water strainer
justsomeguy at 5:43am 10.09.21
Thoughts? You never did say you re-opened the seacock. ;) But yep, check the pump operation and im
Can't find the intake water strainer
nbraasch at 5:08am 10.09.21
Ok, I found the filter strainer, and the seacock where it comes through the hull. It's under the rea
Insight on sail condition
dlochner at 4:56am 10.09.21
Sails approaching their 40th birthday are long past their prime if they have been used much at all.
Insight on sail condition
kloudie1 at 3:39am 10.09.21
Yup, they look good enough to learn with and sharpen your sail trim controls. Also to learn how to h
B 311 bilge pump float switch
CliffM at 2:15am 10.09.21
I believe it's a diaphragm pump. It also drains the shower pan.
Outboard issues
Rich Stidger at 9:38pm 10.08.21
I have found that an ultrasonic cleaner is effective in cleaning the small passages in a carb. Fill
Leaks from hull/deck joint Hunter 33.5
BigEasy at 9:10pm 10.08.21
I am considering buying a 33.5 which has evidence of water incursion at several points and eviden
Outboard issues
patrickfarley at 8:34pm 10.08.21
I have a BF 75 Honda engine 7.5 horsepower. I had an engine problem it was not the spark. The prob
Companionway Hatch Storage
Knuttle at 6:52pm 10.08.21
I have a Venture 21 from 1970. Its hatch looks identical to the one in the first picture in this th
Mercury 3.5 Hp Water in oil
Rich Stidger at 5:17pm 10.08.21
I also want to try the pressure testing of the unit. Basically, just because I want to try that an
B 311 bilge pump float switch
Tally Ho at 4:21pm 10.08.21
No, you are not correct. This boat only has a hose pickup for the pump in the shallow bilge. The
First time boat owner (Catalina 310) with basic questions about electrical and plumbing
jepomer at 4:19pm 10.08.21
How does the toilet pull anything out of the shower sump? There shouldn't be any connection betwe
Outboard issues
Stu Jackson at 2:48pm 10.08.21
Rich's right, you need to find out why it doesn't. In addition to his advice, if you have a kill sw
Mercury 3.5 Hp Water in oil
Rich Stidger at 2:12pm 10.08.21
Water in the lower unit is most likely from the prop shaft seal. Picking up a piece of fishing line

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