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Boating Insurance Consequential Damages Bob at 8:44pm 03.04.08 Ask All Sailors 12/2882 On the back page of Boat US magazine there is an advertisement for Boat US Insurance where it states
Installing bilge pump Grime at 8:24pm 03.04.08 Other Sailboats 2/1169 I purchased a 1984 Starwind 22 MrkII a couple of weeks ago. I'm new to sailing and learning. I do ha
Using spare halyard for spin. cmorin at 8:48pm 03.04.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1708 I have been using a spare jib halyard for my cruising spin but the problem I have is getting the sai
I am looking for a good WiFi antenna setup ruedi ross at 10:56pm 03.04.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1504 Has anyone used the Radiolab WaveRV antenna? See the link. Seems like a good solution, eliminates th
Ranting about manuals John at 11:17pm 03.04.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1347 I just got finished installing a radar I bought off of Craig's list. The radar seems to fine and I g
The SPOT sailaway78 at 12:26am 03.05.08 Ask All Sailors 19/1433 I had not long ago posted up, asking if anyone had tried or had any knowledge of the SPOT, which Was
Macgregor 19 too small for Florida gulf coast? Dave at 3:00am 03.05.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/7521 I have never owned a boat, and have no sailing experience. I am considering taking sailing lessons
Caladesi Island Jack at 2:18am 03.05.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1115 I am planning a trip to Caladesi Island the week of March 24th. First time there. It's not to far, a
Rig tuning Ken Juul at 3:49am 03.05.08 Big Boats 14/1739 I've volunteered to help a dockmate turn her boat. My boat just has uppers and lowers. The Hunter
Keel Bolts? saltydingo at 3:43am 03.05.08 Ericson 0/1780 I have a 1974 Ericson 27. I know they have an encapsulated keel, but when examining the bilge I foun
reverse on a 1980 27' accroy at 5:48am 03.05.08 Mid-Size Boats 1/932 hello all,I've read in the reviews on this site that the 8hp Renault leave a lot to be desired as f
Boom Vang Don Guillette at 6:38am 03.05.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 10/3583 Tadd5181: Sorry about the delay in answering your question. I don't like to jump in on these threads
B423 Volvo Service Recommendation Please Kulanu at 5:52am 03.05.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/997 I am looking for a recommendation for a certified Volvo tech to sevice my Volvo engine in my B423.
Looking for a whisker pole R J Swartz at 7:17am 03.05.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1096 We are looking for a used whisker pole. Where would you suggest I go to find one. We are not too c
APELCO 5160 MRKAJUN54 at 8:09am 03.05.08 Trailer Sailors 0/2047 I am need of parts for an Apelco 5160. E-mail me at kennethjleboeuf@bellsouth.net if you have any.
calibration of depth sounder RussT1950 at 7:58am 03.05.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1623 I have installed a ST60 depth sounder in my Cat 30. I am trying to calibrate the depth sounder, but
Fuel tank guage is not reading properly uptownsteve at 1:51pm 03.05.08 Big Boats 7/1818 Our 2003 Hunter 386 has an Acqugage electronic fluid level monitoring system that measures the level
Use of a preventor toby11537 at 4:58pm 03.05.08 Ask All Sailors 33/4854 I have always been concerned with an accidental jibe and the consequences thereof. Can someone tell
Correct crusier for atlantic crossing +live on for 2 ???? garylex at 2:11pm 03.05.08 Ask All Sailors 45/7424 Ok sailors I am very new to sailing. In fact don't even have a boat yet. Soon to retire and wife has
Decal Jill Ball at 11:26am 03.05.08 S2 6/1989 I just bought a S2 7.3 and I am in need of new S2 decals. Does anyone know where I can order those

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Water tank pick up DayDreamer41 at 7:13pm 11.23.21 They come together at the pump, with individual cut offs. I tried one tank at a time, with no impro
Can't get yanmar 3GMF above 2200 rpm under load question Ralph Johnstone at 7:09pm 11.23.21 I'm starting to get the impression your investigation into this problem is about as organized as a b
recirculating ball bearing outhaul car rebuild joker460 at 7:03pm 11.23.21 They should have put an end-cap on the boom. Mine is completely open at the back end! An excellent
recirculating ball bearing outhaul car rebuild sf34dtw at 6:44pm 11.23.21 You would not believe how much nest and bird crap I pulled out of my boom one fall. I couldn't bel
Water tank pick up Rjm st.petersburg at 6:38pm 11.23.21 They come together at the pump, with individual cut offs. I tried one tank at a time, with no improv
Water tank pick up Steve_Catalina at 6:25pm 11.23.21 I haven't tried that because when I put the pick up side in a bucket of water it ran fine on both s
Need info on my Catalina 22 trailer Richard19068 at 5:55pm 11.23.21 I had a Catalina 22 in the very early 70's. It came with a Trail-Rite trailer made in Santa Ana Cali
OK... it isn't a boat, but... Brian D at 5:41pm 11.23.21 Unfortunately water is a bit hard right now.:( Water Softener. Works every time.
Pearson 30 dLj at 5:40pm 11.23.21 @dLj do you have insulation in the saloon floor? My diesel is under the floor as well but makes its
recirculating ball bearing outhaul car rebuild shemandr at 5:33pm 11.23.21 You would not believe how much nest and bird crap I pulled out of my boom one fall. I couldn't beli
Pearson 30 DArcy at 5:29pm 11.23.21 @dLj do you have insulation in the saloon floor? My diesel is under the floor as well but makes itse
What brand of charger do you use to equalize batteries shemandr at 5:26pm 11.23.21 Maine Sail also has a tutorial regarding leaving the batteries in the boat all winter. Which you ma
Water tank pick up Rjm st.petersburg at 4:47pm 11.23.21 When I open the galley faucet initially it comes out with plenty of pressure and volume. Then both p
Water tank pick up DayDreamer41 at 4:38pm 11.23.21 Can you describe the problem a bit more clearly, when you open the faucet at the galley what does it
Water tank pick up Rjm st.petersburg at 4:29pm 11.23.21 It does pull water from the tanks, just not enough to maintain pressure and volume. With the water l
Water tank pick up Tally Ho at 4:29pm 11.23.21 Thank you for the video. I do like the wash out ports. I do plan on installing them on each tank. W
Pearson 30 dLj at 4:25pm 11.23.21 The A4 runs pretty smooth and is quieter than a comparable diesel. It doesn't have the same sound a
Water tank pick up Rjm st.petersburg at 4:25pm 11.23.21 I did blow air through the fitting and heard plenty of bubbles. The P.O. was from VA. But kept the b
Water tank pick up Rjm st.petersburg at 4:21pm 11.23.21 Thank you for the video. I do like the wash out ports. I do plan on installing them on each tank. Wh
OK... it isn't a boat, but... DayDreamer41 at 4:16pm 11.23.21 Matching duct tape......or gorilla tape, I see lots of them here in the Detroit area

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