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Getting Along Stillraining at 3:51am 06.02.08 Ask All Sailors 19/1509 Well Im back in town...I hope you all figured out that I WAS NOT Pete or Fred.. and just wanted the
Tuning 1997 Catalina Capri 22 Macklin at 3:49am 06.02.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/2087 I need to tune my Capri 22. If anyone can help, it would be greatly appreciated. Specs, method, to
I'd like to replace some of my interior halogens with LED PrincessoftheLake at 3:38am 06.02.08 Big Boats 9/1386 What is the best way to go about this? I know that the halogens used in the cabin overhead lighting
Replace Fuel filters in Yanmar 3GM30F engine Syversens at 8:14am 06.02.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/4225 Hello all, I have a Yanmar 3GM30F and like to get more familiar with it. last weekend I changed the
To fish or not to fish billy b at 8:36am 06.02.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1180 Thanks to All for the windlass advice now I have a new question. My wife (the captain) and I love t
Towed water electrical generator Arturo at 10:03am 06.02.08 Mid-Size Boats 0/1013 Hi, does anyone have any experience with or comments regarding towed water electrical generators? I
Winddex Question skogie at 9:54am 06.02.08 Mid-Size Boats 1/2010 Catalina 1986 - Winddex - Westmarine - 10 Sport / 15 - any recommendation - Thanks
Cabin Lights skogie at 9:51am 06.02.08 Mid-Size Boats 0/1639 Catalina 1986 - 30' - Anyone know of possible replacement company for Reflect-O-Lite Model #520 Cabi
Washdown pump install questions Scott B at 11:00am 06.02.08 Ask All Sailors 14/2101 Did a search on this but could not find info on my questions.I'm in the process of figuring out ho
Water leak at keel bolt Tom23400 at 11:03am 06.02.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1979 I have a small leak comming from the aft port side keel bolt. Can repairbe done while in the water?
What size anchor?? kenny b at 10:10am 06.02.08 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1174 So since some SOB stole my anchor and rode over the winter .....I need a new anchor. I know that I a
Are zinks needed on h23 in salt water lpolecat at 10:04am 06.02.08 Smaller Boats 3/893 I'm preparing an h23 to go coastal. Do I need to put zinks on the keel or motor? Thanks jim
Lifting a c22 fin keel with a hoist Steve at 11:51am 06.02.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/2607 I have a question about lifting and launching a 1984 Catalina 22 with a fixed keel.Does anyone use
Hunter Vision Questions JerryG at 11:37am 06.02.08 Mid-Size Boats 10/1637 I looked at an 89 Hunter 32 Vision today that I am considering buying. This would be my first fixed
keel hairline crack Eric on board Selah at 11:14am 06.02.08 Big Boats 3/1108 We ran hard aground in a fast falling tide off a beach in Florida. Our Hunter 380 has a shoal, wing
What Size of Centerboard sheave ? charlotte at 1:03pm 06.02.08 Bristol 3/3204 We have a 32'sloop rig with a modified keel (3 1/2'draft) with centerboard. Our centerboard cable b
Sailing across Lake Michigan robbyd22 at 12:59pm 06.02.08 Ask All Sailors 6/2742 I just recently purchased a 20ft oday sailboat and was wondering if that would be big enough to sail
Cockpit Question (something different) Dennis at 12:57pm 06.02.08 Ask An Oday Owner 3/865 Here a different question. I have a 1979 O'Day 25. The cockpit has 3 opening lockers. A deeper lo
Rocna at WM Port Supply? WTF? newly anonymous at 12:56pm 06.02.08 Ask All Sailors 50/5224 I'm looking at page 220 of the 2008 WM Port Supply catalog, where a Rocna 25 sells for $897.99. (Whi
Leaking chain plate Ron D at 12:51pm 06.02.08 Mid-Size Boats 5/1518 1991 Hunter 28 my starboard chain plate is leaking water into to cabin, it doesn't look too difficul

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Add a battery acudavid at 5:38pm 11.18.21 @jssailem You're still a kid! As soon as the abrasions heal I'll be back in the bilge for round 2!
confused as to what to look for in a blue water boat jibes138 at 5:35pm 11.18.21 Pacific Seacraft 34 or 37. 1990 Pacific Seacraft 34 Cruiser for sale - YachtWorld
Pulling dead diesel from Cal 2-27 ricksoth at 5:24pm 11.18.21 Possible but access is a bitch and they are rusted badly. I have them soaking in spray on lube so m
Pulling dead diesel from Cal 2-27 jibes138 at 5:20pm 11.18.21 Those mounts are bolted on, Cant you just remove them instead of cutting them? At the worst cut the
seacock corrosion Tom J at 5:10pm 11.18.21 Not for nothing, but the hose on that valve is a sanitation hose, and the valve is open.:yikes: If
Hull crash shemandr at 5:01pm 11.18.21 The yard is already on the hook for repairs. They can have this contract with the customer or that
uneven strut anode wear Don S/V ILLusion at 5:00pm 11.18.21 You must have bought the left handed model. orientation of boat w/r current, unequal conductivity t
confused as to what to look for in a blue water boat Alan Gomes at 4:59pm 11.18.21 Good point, although that may be a bit of exaggeration... for most boats. My boat was under-maintai
Yanmar 3GMF still can't get above 2200 Rpm question ? Alan Gomes at 4:56pm 11.18.21 A couple of years ago, another forum member was concerned with only seeing a few drops of fuel from
Downgrade from Furler Ianw at 4:53pm 11.18.21 The furler can be removed from the forestay you have. you do not need a new forestay. You may be ab
Yanmar 3GMF still can't get above 2200 Rpm question ? heritage at 4:50pm 11.18.21 A couple of years ago, another forum member was concerned with only seeing a few drops of fuel from
Pulling dead diesel from Cal 2-27 ricksoth at 4:15pm 11.18.21 The biggest issue is that the mounts extend the width of the motor past the opening by several inche
confused as to what to look for in a blue water boat SFS at 4:10pm 11.18.21 For consideration of boats AND for blue water training, this site may be of use: https://mahina.com
confused as to what to look for in a blue water boat Mr. Dave at 4:07pm 11.18.21 "Plan for the worst, hope for the best" is my motto... Plus there's plenty of potentially great boat
confused as to what to look for in a blue water boat SFS at 4:06pm 11.18.21 To be blunt, the single most important consideration in selecting a "blue water boat" (whatever tha
Searching for my 40 O'Day stolen from Sandusky Harbor Marina SFS at 4:03pm 11.18.21 What did the police say when you reported it stolen? I have no doubt they would be questioning the
oil pressure sensor quandry Charles Erwin at 3:59pm 11.18.21 I think the threads on the sensor are all 1/8" NPT. Any auto parts shop should have either American
confused as to what to look for in a blue water boat DArcy at 3:58pm 11.18.21 Whatever boat you find, assume about 35% of that 100 large for the boat itself and the other 65% fo
Hull crash MitchM at 3:55pm 11.18.21 if your boat repair contract is with 'the yard,' we hope 'the yard ' will warrant and s
Pulling dead diesel from Cal 2-27 jssailem at 3:55pm 11.18.21 Rick. If you are able to get the motor free of the mounts, will the motor go through the space? If

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