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prop and shaft MIKE1009 at 2:30am 04.12.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1253 I had a new prop and shaft installed. What should I use to reduce barnacle build up and corrosion on
Bimini top for 1984 30 Alan at 1:48am 04.12.08 Mid-Size Boats 1/1803 Can anyone recommend a place to either buy a used or new bimini for a Catalina 30. I got an estimat
Rudder sensor, plan C sailaway78 at 3:39am 04.12.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1271 Plan A for mounting the rudder sensor was to put it aft of the rudder shaft, under the helm seat. Pr
Looking for charliecobra paulj at 2:46am 04.12.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1324 paulj
fresh water system ChrisCRNA at 4:34am 04.12.08 Big Boats 11/1464 I have an issue when my freshwater system is on that the water pump runs in short bursts every few m
Anybody know anything about these Victory cabin heaters? (1) Rizzman at 5:57am 04.12.08 Yamaha 2/2139 Anybody know anything about these Victory cabin heaters? It looks like it runs on fuel oil or lamp
1986 Lancer 45 Motor Sailer Questions. SailingDog316 at 8:00am 04.12.08 Lancer 2/4935 There is a 1986 45 Lancer Motor Sailer in the San Francisco bay area that is for sale. Would anyone
Standing Rigging LeRoy Nooter at 9:35am 04.12.08 S2 1/1671 As these wonderful boats are starting to age, I was wondering: Where is a good place to find new sta
water heater coolant hoses fox islander at 9:01am 04.12.08 Catalina 30 3/1540 My new water heater tank just arrived. Following advice in the archives, I removed the old one by re
Cockpit Table Mod Ray at 9:42am 04.12.08 Catalina 310 4/2168 All, I have the standard issue table in my cockpit (the white one, not the teak) and my wife wants m
Local Sailor to SE North Carolina Yankee Sailor at 10:39am 04.12.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/957 Is there any sailors out there lives and sails in Southeast North Carolina? I am new to sailing the
Brydon Head for a 1985 Mirage sailboat Taz at 4:34am 04.12.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/5882 I have a Brydon head (59128-0000)that is allowing seawater into the bowl even it is set on "Dry Bowl
U.S. built or France Bing at 2:34pm 04.12.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1326 We are looking to purchase a 2001 Beneteau Clipper and would like to know how to tell where it was b
No HIN Number Bing at 2:46pm 04.12.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/3082 I'm looking at purchasing a 361 Beneteau. The HIN number does not appear on the aft starboard side,
solar panels John at 4:25pm 04.12.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1198 To those who are familiar with solar panels: I have a line on two 65 Watt panels for under $200. Thi
Hunter 29.5 rudder (1) IgorC at 1:34pm 04.12.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1458 I am looking in to purchasing 1996 hunter 29.5. Boat is a bit neglected cosmetically but seems to be
Water entry through roller furler John at 8:58pm 04.10.08 Ask All Sailors 16/1766 For a year now, I've been struggling trying to figure out how water keeps getting into my bilge. Wha
Question for Great Lakes Sailors SailJunkie at 9:55pm 04.10.08 Ask All Sailors 7/2403 I finally uncovered the boat, and put the batteries back in. I'm planning on launching May 4. The
P36-2 Genoa Ariel at 11:37pm 04.10.08 Pearson 2/1527 I have a well used 135 genoa for a 1987 Pearson 36-2 for FREE if anyone with a 36-2 wants to have it
Trying something different Edwin at 11:44pm 04.10.08 Day Sailers 28/4649 I've got a '98 model H170, infamous for the APC cracking. I've named my boat appropiately "Cracked".

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Pearson 30 fred1diver at 4:27pm 11.28.21 hello everybody, just went to see the boat today, it's in good condition for a 1972, the cushions ne
Universal Diesel Fuel Pump Question Alan Gomes at 3:08pm 11.28.21 So the choice Is between an electric pump that may fail and a mechanical one that may leak. Seems l
Raritan PHII dry flush. Normal resistance, hose doesn't appear clogged. 18 months old. But pumping does little/nothing Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 3:04pm 11.28.21 You only THINK your toilet is a PHII ?? I need to KNOW what it is before offering any advice other
Finish on Chart Table finefurn at 2:56pm 11.28.21 Any of the leading brands of Marine varnish work well. Total boat "Lust" is you want for a short re
Universal Diesel Fuel Pump Question timsmustang at 2:48pm 11.28.21 So the choice Is between an electric pump that may fail and a mechanical one that may leak. Seems li
Nav System Replacement berner73 at 2:40pm 11.28.21 It isn't cheap, but Raymarine offers a separate remote keypad that can be integrated with the Axios
Raritan PHII dry flush. Normal resistance, hose doesn't appear clogged. 18 months old. But pumping does little/nothing jssailem at 2:38pm 11.28.21
Nav System Replacement (1) RickC at 2:31pm 11.28.21 I replaced my C90W with an Axiom Pro 9 two seasons ago and I really like the upgrade. Raymarine sell
Universal Diesel Fuel Pump Question jssailem at 2:26pm 11.28.21 You need a pump to move fuel from a tank placed below the engine to the high pressure pump that boos
Aft Cabin Quarter Panel Door removal RickC at 2:17pm 11.28.21 I removed that panel on my 309 (#174) so that I could refinish it. Re-installing just required a lit
Universal Diesel Fuel Pump Question Alan Gomes at 1:45pm 11.28.21 It appears that previous owner swapped out the mechanical lift pump with an electric one and covered
Raritan PHII dry flush. Normal resistance, hose doesn't appear clogged. 18 months old. But pumping does little/nothing Tally Ho at 1:30pm 11.28.21
Sikaflex 291 curing confusion. Tally Ho at 1:23pm 11.28.21 The data sheet for 291 also includes the 1-week wait time for total immersion. https://usa.sika.com
Lewmar old standard lens replacement. JamesG161 at 1:21pm 11.28.21 Check here and where I got mine... LEWMAR Portlight Parts Archives - HatchMasters Jim... PS: Lewma
Adding a LFP4 battery to my house bank with a Victron Orion-TR DC-DC charger Bob J. at 1:17pm 11.28.21 but why should I discard 200AH of available and fully funcional energy storage? They are FLA so t
Sikaflex 291 curing confusion. dlochner at 1:04pm 11.28.21 Are Sikaflex 291 and 292 the same product? It may be that one formulation requires an extended cure
Adding a LFP4 battery to my house bank with a Victron Orion-TR DC-DC charger dlochner at 1:00pm 11.28.21 The more complicated the system, the more points of failure. The more the system deviates from stand
leaky boat Crusty Ol Salt at 12:47pm 11.28.21 Choose wisely. Every time I hear or read "Choose wisely" I think of Indiana Jones and the Holy Gr
prop shaft flange bolt size (2) Shaw_2112 at 12:46pm 11.28.21 so just a little follow up, the 21/32 socket was an exact fit, what an odd size to use for a bolt?!
Adding a LFP4 battery to my house bank with a Victron Orion-TR DC-DC charger luisglezi at 12:17pm 11.28.21

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