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Head pump out piping wchevron at 2:54am 04.04.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1449 installing my new holding tank on the port side of the v-berth against the back side of the bathroom
Painting the hull in a cradle Scott B at 2:34am 04.04.08 Ask All Sailors 28/6521 One of this years spring projects is to paint the hull with Micron. Since the boat is sitting in a
Change to mainsheet arrangement on 310? Chris Connor at 2:29am 04.04.08 Catalina 310 2/1854 I was talking to a company about a dodger for the 310. He fabricated a dodger four years ago based
Special bit to remove screws in companionway fittings? Chris Connor at 3:58am 04.04.08 Catalina 310 2/1508 I have noticed that the screws holding the stainless steel hatch board battens (stiles?) in place ha
tell tales and a furling main Lovin it at 4:17am 04.04.08 Ask All Sailors 12/3550 I have a Selden furling main on my Hunter 31. The head sail came with tell tales installed. The main
Rail Seats John Hosty at 2:21am 04.04.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/871 Just a heads up. As a winter project I stripped down the rail seats and re-varnished them. The under
Attached head to bathroom floor wchevron at 2:18am 04.04.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/1611 how should i attach my new raritan phc to the floor of the bathroom. i threw the old pump out in th
Rudder diagram Jovietal at 1:29am 04.04.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/2527 We are currently cruising in Costa Rica (Gulfito) our rudder is giving us problems, there is a lot
Deck Hatch Rick19254 at 5:35am 04.04.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/982 Regarding Deck Hatch because there is a concave curve in the original does anyone know if a Lewmar
Best propeller for Honda 50 on 26M Greg at 7:26am 04.04.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/2885 Would greatly appreciate information on the best prop (diameter X pitch and number of blades) is bes
hood? joefusa at 7:37am 04.04.08 Catalina 30 0/1199 looking to replace my c-30 roller furling. anyone out there have experience with or know about the h
8.0b Toerail Don Neeper at 5:30am 04.04.08 S2 0/1188 This past November I bought an 1981 S2 8.0b and now that the weather has improved here in North-East
Deck Hatch Rick19254 at 5:27am 04.04.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/957 I am attempting to replace my deck hatch as it is leaking. Is there a Website for used Catalina part
Anyone have centerboard drawings? Gary at 7:49am 04.04.08 Irwin 0/1795 My boat was dropped only a couple of inches at the boatyard. The damage is limited to the centerboar
hood? joefusa at 7:39am 04.04.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1351 have a c-30 and looking to replace a not-so-good furler. anyone with experience or knowledge about t
Cutlass bearing akflyr at 7:58am 04.04.08 Big Boats 3/1002 I will be pulling the boat soon (1979 37c). I would like to replace the cutlass bearing while it is
Hunter 34 - Cost to Awlgrip Topsides and Decks Roy Page at 9:08am 04.04.08 Big Boats 10/4248 I have recently bought a H34 and plan to refinish the topsides and decks with awlgrip at the end of
Kayak keel guard Brian M H23 at 10:47am 04.04.08 Ask All Sailors 5/2274 Does anyone have a fiberglass kayak? I'm looking for some sort of material to put on my keel - it s
411 Cracked Mast Sailorjoe20822 at 5:00am 04.04.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1444 The mast on my year 2000 Beneteau 411 filled with water at the base, froze and cracked this past win
tuning prebend question (1) Roger (Ninette, Manitoba) at 1:23pm 04.04.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1058 In preping to tune my rig in a few weeks, I am doing some reading, and looking at pictures of my rig

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Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question Capt Robbie at 6:07pm 11.18.21 Ran engine with new fuel lines and bypassed the fuel tank, changed both primary raycor and secondar
Yanmar 3GMF still can't get above 2200 Rpm question ? jibes138 at 5:50pm 11.18.21 Do you have an electric fuel pump like a cylindrical facet style pump? If so there is a filter in t
uneven strut anode wear Richard19068 at 5:50pm 11.18.21 You must have bought the left handed model. orientation of boat w/r current, unequal conductivity
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

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