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bleeding M25xp RussT1950 at 7:28am 04.10.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1588 I have just replaced my Racor filter ' engine filter on my M25xp. I have an electric fuel pump, raI
Sons Widgeon Project Christ Toro at 7:27am 04.10.08 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1347 My son and I are refurbishing a 1978 Oday widgeon.needs wood seat rail specs and info.MIssing head
What do you guys who cruise with outboards do? KennyH at 7:46am 04.10.08 Ask All Sailors 15/1584 As I plan for my retirement I think keeping my current boat, a 1981 25 hunter Cherubini, might be fi
Hunter Marine web site down today Phil Herring at 2:00am 04.10.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/854 We just received a note from Hunter that their site (http://www.huntermarine.com) will be down for t
bent keel pivot bolt removal tricks venture rick at 1:39am 04.10.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1286 ok this is anouther one for my dads boat. The pivot bolt has a slight bend in it probably from a nea
Please help me identify this boat (2) travis at 6:47am 04.10.08 Ask All Sailors 8/3409 greetings. i recently purchased a dinghy class sailboat called a Dolphin Sr. It is 14' 5". the f
International crusing Brian D at 6:21am 04.10.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1038 This was some time ago, but after reading the thread about the cruising couple who arrived in Austra
Cal-29 dodger and cockpit enclosure Impulse19207 at 6:17am 04.10.08 Ask All Sailors 0/1397 Hi, I own a beautiful Cal-29 (no.3 hull) up here on the west coast of Vancouver Island, we get alot
Anyone ever try sailaway78 at 6:02am 04.10.08 Ask All Sailors 25/2001 I have a boat which has a flat bilge and no sump. It is virtually impossible to get all the water ou
Missing Shackle Pin Randy Jarrell at 8:53am 04.10.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1416 Lost the pin from my halyard shackle. Does anyone know of a source that sells the pin without buying
towing a sailing dingy for the kids bob at 9:32am 04.10.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1316 we're planning to buy one for the kids to play with at multi-day anchors but I'm not sure how I'd to
1988 O'day 302 - looking for thoughts on this boat Karin at 10:13am 04.10.08 Ask An Oday Owner 7/4571 I am looking at buying a 1988 O'day 302 and am wondering what anyone who has owned one or has one th
34 windows TheGreatEscape at 10:27am 04.10.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1413 Hello all, we have recently purchased a 1983 Hunter 34 and are new to sailing. One of the things th
Compare Oday 30, 302, 31, 322 saberlin at 11:52am 04.10.08 Bigger Boats 3/2718 I am looking to purchase an Oday in this size range and I am confused between the models 30, 302, 31
Which way do the cables go? Geoff Kloster at 11:47am 04.10.08 Pearson 4/1484 Refitting my boat. 3 years ago removed the steering pedestal and all cables. Now installing a new on
out board mortor John Lester at 12:12pm 04.10.08 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1110 I am with my Father putting new sails and motor on our Mariner. We can not agree on the the minum 6
Galley sink Rich (P303) at 9:30am 04.10.08 Ask All Sailors 11/1328 I just have to share this with you...There I was just trying to replace a galley faucet. A seeming
Battens and communications Bert17825 at 4:51pm 04.10.08 Trailer Sailors 0/1579 As the lake level comes up here in GA, and the days get warmer, it is time to get the boat ready for
Outboard on A Catalina 30 Trent Yoder at 2:51pm 04.10.08 Catalina 30 2/3450 Has any one mounted a outboard on a cat 30 1975 mod. If so what kind of mount ' what hp out board. A
Waves and apparent wind HAL at 8:44pm 04.08.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1237 Is this true?A light displacement boat will handle much better in waves if twist is set properly? I

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Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question JamesG161 at 8:47pm 11.15.21 Don is asking since if in neutral you get > 2200 RPM it shows what your engine can do while not unde
US SPARS Question SoSound at 8:38pm 11.15.21 Thumbs down.
Windlass for Hunter 340. sail sfbay at 7:31pm 11.15.21 See post #3 in this thread: anchor handling on a Hunter 34 \| Sailboat Owners Forums AND #18 in this
Yanmar 3GMF still can't get above 2200 Rpm question ? Capt Robbie at 7:21pm 11.15.21
US SPARS Question joker460 at 7:20pm 11.15.21 Finally they got back to me. Looks like I'm on my own. I'll have to make the part.
Yanmar 3GMF still can't get above 2200 Rpm question ? Capt Robbie at 7:15pm 11.15.21
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question Capt Robbie at 7:05pm 11.15.21
Awwww, Nuts!!! Hayden Watson at 6:59pm 11.15.21 On a C30 the tabernacle will not allow a sleeve on the outside of the mast so the repair will need t
Water Heater temp setting jssailem at 6:57pm 11.15.21 I have not checked the water temp, but it is plenty hot. I mix it with the cold tap to provide a ple
Swinomish Channel Closure Terry Cox at 6:52pm 11.15.21 My Deception Pass best practice follows slack water to minimize any chance of a mishap due to submer
yanmar water pump leaking after replacement Justin_NSA at 6:47pm 11.15.21 Could the new pump be old i e. sitting on a shelf for a long time with a bad o-ring?
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question DArcy at 6:46pm 11.15.21 If everything is running fine, the first thing I'd check is the throttle linkage. Perhaps something
Worth the Cutter Rig? (8) jssailem at 6:44pm 11.15.21 @SailorElliot Sail design and sail trim are what lend your boat speed. Quantum shares tips on impr
interested in buying a 310 Witzend at 6:42pm 11.15.21 Thanks, but I'd really prefer a fresh water hull if I can find one. What do you have in mind for y
oil pressure sensor quandry (2) Rich Stidger at 6:41pm 11.15.21 Easy to troubleshoot. At the sensor disconnect the wires, power up and look at the gauge. It shoul
Maryland Macgregor 26 trial? Justin_NSA at 6:31pm 11.15.21 I had a water ballast 26S and I agree with Greg. They are tender and lightly built. We kept ours sli
Winterizing Yanmar 2QM15 (1) Dalliance at 6:28pm 11.15.21 Have to love Google. Here is a screenshot of the cooling system diagram for a Yanmar 2qm15. It sho
Worth the Cutter Rig? Alan Gomes at 5:39pm 11.15.21 They bottom is incredibly not clean, we've been waiting the whole year for a good time to haul her
Winter Jackstands and Blocking (1) Tally Ho at 5:11pm 11.15.21 I think the stand under the bow is because the hull is more vertical (pointy) at the bow. I have st
Winterizing Yanmar 2QM15 Tally Ho at 5:06pm 11.15.21 Good point, but not an issue on a 2GM20F or other freshwater models. Greg

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