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Filling up the ballast tank Henry at 11:30am 05.06.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1161 The water inlet valve is open,air vent is open, but won't take the water to the ballast tank. Last y
Coolant capacity Deadline at 8:12pm 05.03.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1070 After draining the antifreeze/coolant on my Yanmar 2GMF I could only get three-quarters of a gallon
Engine bed problem BobM at 11:26pm 05.03.08 S2 3/1487 Just had a survey done on an S2 9.2A. One of the things that the surveyor said was common to S2's w
new H-33: Size of packing nut on prop shaft MichaelStacy at 11:28pm 05.03.08 Mid-Size Boats 1/1339 Anyone know the size of the shaft packing nuts on the H33? 1-7/8? maybe.ThanksMichael
Doyle Cradle Cover Alice A. at 11:08pm 05.03.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1649 Hi, everyone. We are considering the purchase of a Doyle Cradle Cover. Has anyone purchased one of t
Spin Crane cmorin at 10:14pm 05.03.08 Ask All Sailors 0/1155 I am thinking about placing a spin masthead crane on my mast. It looks fairly simple, with all the
is a 4 hp to small for my 22 oday? Robbie G at 10:02pm 05.03.08 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1216 is a Yamaha 4 stroke 4 HP to small or do we need the 6-8 HP
Help with Raymarine ST60 depth Pat at 12:20am 05.04.08 Ask All Sailors 3/2750 Bought new ST60 instruments to replace my ST50's. So far I have boat speed ' graphic(GPS) working. I
Inspecting your aluminum fuel tank BobM at 11:40pm 05.03.08 S2 0/1220 I just had a survey done on a 9.2A. The owner had recently had the fuel line replaced and the filte
Mast Raising System for M26S Bill Shipley at 12:53am 05.04.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 22/2391 Greetings,I am looking for a mast raising system for a 1992 M26S. Does anyone know where I may get
nicro solar vent question(s) jtm at 4:58am 05.04.08 Mid-Size Boats 5/2904 I just bought the 3" Nicro day/night plus. It is going into the fore deck ( just ahead of the mast
26m vs 26x Victor E hult at 5:04am 05.04.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1417 I am interested in purchasing either a 26m or 26x but i can't decide which, could someone give me th
rigging mainsail sheet cb3296 at 5:05am 05.04.08 Day Sailers 1/1303 Just inherited use of Daysailer. I would like to know the configuration for the main sheet. Dead
Removing water from diesel tank. Dennis W. at 12:34am 05.04.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1759 Just finished 3-days at Two Harbors, but, had engine trouble developed on the way over. Rough runnin
Halyard mystery NorfolkRagbagger at 7:11am 05.04.08 Catalina 30 0/1273 I am one of those infamous people who used a messenger (despite my better judgment)to replace my mai
Fred- the Avatar is attached (2) Dennis W. at 7:51am 05.04.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1200 Fred, This photo shows 4th of July cove looking East across Isthmus cove into Big Fisherman, Santa C
Deck Soft Spot. What the....? Gary at 5:46am 05.04.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1477 87 Hunter 28.5Have a small (~14"x14") soft spot starboard of the mast. The area flexes about 1/4 in
Head sails dale at 9:41am 05.04.08 Catalina 22 4/1317 I would like to know what everyone has for head sails. On our 22 we have a 1.5 oz. 150% drifter, a
pressure sink Louis at 10:00am 05.04.08 Smaller Boats 1/901 Finally took the boat out into the water today. After a winter or fixing up and cleaning it felt gre
Rewiring Mast Jim22491 at 11:19am 05.04.08 Other Sailboats 2/1158 I am rewiring my mast, My problem is all the wires ar just through the deck and siliconed. This cann

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Bilge pump not working on auto Justin_NSA at 1:36pm 11.29.21 Jumpering the float switch leads would make sure it's not the wiring to the switch, but it's probabl
Nav System Replacement tfox2069 at 1:25pm 11.29.21 Some other venders warn that touch screens can be hard to hit the right spots on the screen in a se
Frostbiting on a grand scale? PaulK at 1:19pm 11.29.21 They're mostly in--- about 25 of the Class 40's left to finish, many still well-bunched. Wind is gi
Bilge pump not working on auto tfox2069 at 1:17pm 11.29.21 Not to be a smart guy, but since you've already been able to turn the bilge pump on successfully fro
Pearson 30 FastOlson at 1:15pm 11.29.21 what can you all tell me about pressurized alcool stoves, I know most people try to avoid them but
Best Headset........ NYSail at 1:13pm 11.29.21 Thanks Stu.... I frequent that site as well as will do a search! Happy holidays to you as well Gre
Connecticut yards..... bottom job NYSail at 1:10pm 11.29.21 Pilot's Point is Pricey. If you're going that far into CT, Essex Boat Works or Old Lyme Marina migh
Replacing valve at engine cooling through hull intake. Beneteau 331 Ward H at 12:54pm 11.29.21 I agree with the others, haul out to replace. And I wouldn't wait til spring. The middle of a 10 h
Connecticut yards..... bottom job PaulK at 12:48pm 11.29.21 Pilot's Point is Pricey. If you're going that far into CT, Essex Boat Works or Old Lyme Marina might
Bilge pump not working on auto justsomeguy at 12:23pm 11.29.21 How do I do that? You can jump (connect) the two wires leading to the switch.
Bilge pump not working on auto Chesapeake 331 at 12:13pm 11.29.21 Bad float switch. Can you bypass it and see if the pump comes on? How do I do that?
Traveler Change ... (1) jeepbluetj at 12:11pm 11.29.21 I put mine right where the old one was on the wood spacers, exactly like Don Guillette did. Dodger w
'07 H38 - WEMA 2 Tank Gauge - Correct Voltage Output to Senders? flightlead404 at 12:02pm 11.29.21 No, it shouldn't be 12v, according to the guide: 5.) Check to see if you have power from the gauge
Finish on Chart Table (1) jssailem at 12:00pm 11.29.21 As @finefurn has suggested Total Boat's varnish LUST has no only a short recoat time but an exceptio
Finish on Chart Table (1) Rodsails at 11:56am 11.29.21 What year of boat early on they Used Dalys SeaFin Teak Oil. I really liked was easy to maintain a
Best Headset........ Stu Jackson at 11:50am 11.29.21 Hello all, So I have been wanting to purchase a headset to communicate with wife when I am lifting
interested in buying a 310 paulducham at 11:27am 11.29.21 One has turned up in Sandusky OH, about four hours from here. But I haven't had the opportunity to s
H26 stay & shroud t-connectors. Seas the Breeze at 11:24am 11.29.21 I have seen several demastings as a result of this. Strongly suggest putting electric tape or paint
'07 H38 - WEMA 2 Tank Gauge - Correct Voltage Output to Senders? Ward H at 11:17am 11.29.21 Is this correct, or should it be 12v? No, it shouldn't be 12v, according to the guide: 5.) Check
'07 H38 - WEMA 2 Tank Gauge - Correct Voltage Output to Senders? sailcapt340 at 11:16am 11.29.21 After my Wema Sensor fresh water float completely deteriorated, still trying to figure that one out.

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