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mainsail position on downwind sailor5017 at 7:42am 05.06.08 Big Boats 11/1636 Hi: What is the proper way to set the mainsail on a DS41 with no back stay on a downwind run. Shoul
autohelms Steven King at 9:12am 05.06.08 Smaller Boats 1/883 I have a MARINE PILOT 1600 autohelm for my Hunter 22. The problem is I have no operating manual or
Mac 25 portlights? (1) JustinG328 at 10:49am 05.06.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/928 Hey all, I am renovating my Mac 25 and wanted to know if anyone has changed their portlights like th
11 meter S2 Dave from Mi. at 9:25am 05.06.08 S2 2/2355 Hello S2 owners;Please be kind to this poor Catalina owner;-))I help my boat storage and hauling
12vdc 19" flat screen tv w/ dvd player sam at 11:44am 05.06.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1921 looking for any specific model numbers/brands of 19" lcd tv w/ a built in dvd player that run on 12v
which tarp maker please? heath18703 at 6:49pm 05.06.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1147 I'm new, so must apologize for this simple question. We had the helm cover of our Hunter 27 blown o
which tarp maker please? heath18703 at 6:49pm 05.06.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1157 I'm new, so must apologize for this simple question. We had the helm cover of our Hunter 27 blown o
Annapolis MD used boat parts? Chet7135 at 11:29am 05.06.08 Ask All Sailors 9/4905 Can anyone tell me the name of this place that sell used sailboat parts in Annapolis MD?And do they
Filling up the ballast tank Henry at 11:30am 05.06.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1171 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 3/1076 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 3/1502 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 1/1346 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 2/1652 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 0/1160 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 4/1234 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 3/2761 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 0/1247 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 22/2406 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 5/2911 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 1/1422 I am interested in purchasing either a 26m or 26x but i can't decide which, could someone give me th

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Bilge blower hose replacement Tom J at 3:52pm 12.12.21
Bilge blower hose replacement Tom J at 3:46pm 12.12.21 I checked the USCG regulations and you are correct: Diesel engine boats are not required to have an
Bilge blower hose replacement Closing Time at 3:13pm 12.12.21
1999 Oceanis 352 - two projects I want to tackle between now and May 1st. Mechone at 2:55pm 12.12.21
Bilge blower hose replacement marchem at 2:37pm 12.12.21 I always thought the blower was to remove heat from the engine area? That said, I seldom use mine.
Bilge blower hose replacement (2) Closing Time at 2:24pm 12.12.21
Outboard size for 23.5 Rick Webb at 2:08pm 12.12.21 I am looking to buy a 23.5 that comes with a Tohatsu 9.8hp. Seems too big and heavy so considering
Bilge blower hose replacement Ralph Johnstone at 2:04pm 12.12.21
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? dLj at 1:29pm 12.12.21 I have it all set up to travel to see the prospect boat i want to buy. A 1985 O'Day 25 CB. i plan o
Just Say'n Pagan Baby at 1:09pm 12.12.21 Congratulations to Navy:beer: they played a great second half and completely dominated Army who coul
Outboard size for 23.5 waterman30 at 1:06pm 12.12.21 Sailboat transoms were designed for motors rated at 10 ho max and that includes the 23.5. As for
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch dlochner at 12:51pm 12.12.21 The only things that come off that as you note are 2/0 to starter switch, 2/0 to ACR, and fused aux
Bilge blower hose replacement Don S/V ILLusion at 12:50pm 12.12.21 As stated by the OP, this is a bilge blower. All gasoline fueled inboards are required to have one,
Masthead Repair Crazy Dave Condon at 12:38pm 12.12.21 What year is the boat?
Bilge blower hose replacement Closing Time at 12:38pm 12.12.21 As stated by the OP, this is a bilge blower. It's purpose is to remove explosive vapors from the b
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch MikeK2B at 12:26pm 12.12.21 Thanks for all the great responses. Dave, the 1-2-B allows me to parallel if needed as well so I'l
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch MikeHoncho at 12:22pm 12.12.21 I made the error and bought the smaller external regulator ( which is all that I needed for the regu
1999 Oceanis 352 - two projects I want to tackle between now and May 1st. David in Sandusky at 11:58am 12.12.21
Raymarine C80 Chartplotter Charts - 2005 Hunter 36 DJN at 11:40am 12.12.21 I also own a 2005 Hunter 36. When I purchased the boat 8 years ago it had the original C80 mfd. I h
P42 - Emergency Tiller - How to use Don Guillette at 11:36am 12.12.21 Hi Keith, I've never tried ours. You should try it the next time you're on the boat. An emergency

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