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need part number for jabsco rebuild kit ChuckThomas at 7:15am 07.28.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1673 dummy me went off and left the old rebuild kit part number on boat yesterday. Does anyone know the
Looking for a Cal 39, 1988-89 C. Raymond Hunt version Sandy at 7:09am 07.28.08 Cal 0/2062
questions re; three strand nylon anchor line filthy liberal scum at 6:42am 07.28.08 Ask All Sailors 9/2551 I am in need of replacing my anchor line. i currently have 1/2" three strand and like it. I recently
Deteriorated Sherwood Pump Impeller! Bob4203 at 6:13am 07.28.08 Ask All Sailors 7/2093 I was experiencing some overheating when running my Universal M-18 with a noticeable lack of suffici
Tuning in SailboatOwners.com at 5:44am 07.28.08 Ask All Sailors 18/1156 When do you enjoy music on your boat? Do you prefer to listen underway? If so, where do you have
Universal M-18 Sherwood Pump Impeller Bob at 5:20am 07.28.08 Catalina 30 3/2130 Geez, and I never thought it would happen to me!!! My impellor on my M-18 Sherwood pump was liter
Thief leaves wires stripped for new plug install. Mergatroid at 5:04am 07.28.08 Smaller Boats 1/935 No kidding. We leave the boat and trailer, overnight, on the marina parking lot. Very common to
I hate bearing protectors! Tips needed Mergatroid at 4:46am 07.28.08 Smaller Boats 2/857 Lost one before our big trip. Ended up towing 7 hours with a styrafoam cup duct taped to the hub.
fuel filter minder pete at 3:22am 07.28.08 Big Boats 2/1036 Has anyone used one of those new fuel filter minder devices that give a visual indication when its t
installing an anchor windlass Victoria28 at 11:46pm 07.27.08 Mid-Size Boats 7/3558 Today I bought a Lewmar Sprint 600 windlass and now am wondering if anyone out there has any tips on
28.5 a boat that heels often ? Sheboygan 28.5 at 8:20pm 07.27.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/2328 As a regular reader of this forum I can tell there are many intelligent sailors out there, As newbi
PHRF RATINGS Kevin R. Kelly at 8:04pm 07.27.08 Big Boats 1/1981 Looking for any other boats in Nor CAl with PHRF rating name of boat and organization giving the rat
What Do I Do With A Wayward Jib Oops17186 at 7:33pm 07.27.08 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1205 I own a ODay 23 circa 1974(actually it was definitely built 1974)and I am generally quite pleased w
weather helm Dan at 7:18pm 07.27.08 Catalina 22 10/2240 Sailing my C22 today in high winds,(12-18 knots I think.) I was a little overwhelmed so I struck th
Cockpit boom vang? JoMama12879 at 7:01pm 07.27.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/2273 Thank you all in advance for helping and not laughing at my ignorance! Here goes, what is the pro
Re-Stitching a sail cover? Bobbystone at 7:00pm 07.27.08 Ask All Sailors 4/976 Anyone know of a good place to get an aging sail cover restitched?
Mast Raising on the Water Michael at 6:56pm 07.27.08 Smaller Boats 14/1217 For a variety of reasons, I had to launch and motor to a spot before I could raise my mast. We di
What's on my Hunter 25.5? John & Lauri at 5:49pm 07.27.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1276 I (we) just bought a Hunter 25.5. The manual tells you very little. Does anyone out there care to a
Correcting excessive heel Anitabreak II at 5:38pm 07.27.08 Smaller Boats 11/1406 Hello! I have a '99 H240 that I've grown to love this summer. I've gotten over my fear of what I th
Battery Consumption Question strobeone at 3:19pm 07.27.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/936 I know there's some wizard out there with this answer, but for me....I just need some knowledge. I'

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M15 engine is overheating catalina30 at 10:24am 09.26.21 Universal M15 operator manual attached for reference. Assuming you have good water flow on the sea
M15 engine is overheating (3) catalina30 at 10:23am 09.26.21 The bottom of my pump was starting to corrode and causing a small leak at the gasket. I decided to r
M15 engine is overheating fox9988 at 10:16am 09.26.21 The M15 Universal 5411 in my Catalina 30 is raw water cooled (no fresh water side or heat exchanger)
Water Heater/Air Conditioning system cymeyer at 10:03am 09.26.21 What's the best way to winterize our air conditioning system? Any pointers for running antifreeze
Loosening Alternator Belt (10) jssailem at 10:00am 09.26.21 I would suggest reviewing the information on bolt issues and design issues with various alternators
Possible C&C 30 mark 1 buyer looking for advice... Leeward Rail at 9:27am 09.26.21 so if they are quoting an Atomic Stevedore and 30 hp likely a listing error. As clearly noted in
Oceanis 37: leaking Volvo Stern Gland shaft seal when engine is running Mechone at 9:20am 09.26.21 Never heard of anyone trying that, but it sounds like a good idea! Let us know if it works for you
Beneteau First 35s5 Dinette Table Hollyberry at 9:06am 09.26.21 Thanks ! Will do, not home at the moment.
IS my 1990 Beneteau s 41S5 alternator working?? Davidasailor26 at 9:05am 09.26.21 Yes on cockpit panel-which has a indicator with a battery+- symbol .This light goes out when engine
gel coat on textured areas (1) sail sfbay at 8:23am 09.26.21 ...........Or you can buy a commercial product, Gibco Flex Molds and repair the section. In either
Loosening Alternator Belt Don S/V ILLusion at 8:08am 09.26.21 Do you know if I have the flawed alternator bracket? Old Bracket Not sure how a hunk of metal ca
M15 engine is overheating (1) sail sfbay at 7:26am 09.26.21 Universal M15 operator manual attached for reference. Assuming you have good water flow on the seaw
Beneteau First 35s5 Dinette Table TButler at 7:26am 09.26.21 Oh wow - very beautiful work and ingenuity in the design! Would you be able to share the approxi
Adjust lazy jacks while sailing? AndyL at 7:18am 09.26.21 Thanks to everyone for all their responses. I'm finally back on the boat today and will be taking
M15 engine is overheating dmax at 7:00am 09.26.21 Was water coming out of your exhaust? If not, it's something downstream from the pump preventing flo
Seafarer 22 sail sfbay at 6:49am 09.26.21 Like the fin keel. They are kinda hard to find, albeit I did find some Seafarer 22's for sale here:
Take two: Sell day is NOT one of the happiest... DougM at 6:40am 09.26.21
Outboard to rudder link (1) sail sfbay at 6:36am 09.26.21 In that case, see posts #2 and #4 installed one in this thread Outboard to rudder connection \| Sailb
Elvabro Deck Passage Cableport - Thread size flightlead404 at 6:35am 09.26.21 Lol thanks I was hoping someone had gone down the same road. Stainless acorn nuts are 1.20 at ace. C
Water Heater/Air Conditioning system Gary Ryan at 6:24am 09.26.21 Thanks guys!

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