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Inavx Help yoms1984 at 1:13pm 09.28.21 Ask All Sailors 5/1197 I have received a Actisense W2k-1 to use with my Ipad. The W2k-1 is installed on my NMEA 2000 netwo
When is diesel fuel too old? shank at 11:32am 09.28.21 Ask All Sailors 51/10507 I have a small sailboat with a Universal 5411 that uses only about 1/4 tank per summer. I fill the t
Yet another LiFePo4 query LeslieTroyer at 10:31am 09.28.21 Musings With Maine Sail 14/5605 If I switch to Lithium chemistry and charging profiles, and have 2ACRs feeding the start and windlas
Got my Cat 30 5 weeks ago. glory30 at 9:35am 09.28.21 Catalina 30 4/1314 I just wanted to say hello. I just got Hull 46 w original a4 I love when people say they must have d
Honda BF50 constantly dies anduff at 7:48am 09.28.21 Engines and Propulsion 3/1888 Just purchased a MacG 26x with a Honda BF50 outboard. Took it out a few times motoring only while we
H326 Boom Bag blues stuendan at 10:21pm 09.27.21 Mid-Size Boats 4/812 How on earth are you to unzip/zip up the boom bag at the arch end of the boom, from within the cockp
Hunter 376 cracks around chain plates? (2) TheFinn at 9:35pm 09.27.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1289 Hello forum! I'm new with Hunter and was looking to buy a used 376 from 1997. As I was inspecting th
Found out why my alternator wasn't putting out current ... (1) Scott T-Bird at 6:35pm 09.27.21 Ask All Sailors 7/997 198719 Disconnected the ring from the stud and the cable just slid out without any resistance. Und
Adding kayak to sailboat (3) jssailem at 6:00pm 09.27.21 Pacific North West Cruisers 22/3711 Getting ready for my Fall PacNW sail. Moved the kayak up from the house. Installed a pair of holder
I purchased stock in ITW (maker of Plexus) ... Now What? (8) Scuppers at 5:24pm 09.27.21 Day Sailers 18/4396 Happy Sails to All ... new to the forum as of yesterday ... because I recently purchased a 1999 H170
Indoor/Outdoor marine speakers HeatherE at 4:36pm 09.27.21 Ask All Sailors 17/3737 Hi, does anyone have suggestions for mid range in/outdoor marine speakers? Mid range, nothing too fa
1994 Hunter 40.5 price new BigDawgz at 4:20pm 09.27.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1560 Does anyone know what the 40.5 Legend sold for new, back in 1994? I'm trying to identify the deprec
Water system hoses and connectors (2) Udi at 2:30pm 09.27.21 Ask All Sailors 4/844 Recently I replaced the drinking water pump in my Hunter 45. I have to connect an accumulator to the
Panda 6 KW generator / Yanmar 4JH4E oil grade wyctoronto at 11:56am 09.27.21 Big Boats 6/2423 Hello The PO has been using 15/40 oil. We are on the Great Lakes (Ontario). What do others use for t
Difference between Tohatsu 6hp Sail Pro vs Non-Sail Pro AndreInPortland at 11:09am 09.27.21 Catalina 22 8/8834 Hey all, I purchased a new Tohatsu 6hp long-shaft outboard a year ago (Model MFS6CL, 20" shaft). I
mast separated from hull Susanesposito at 8:12am 09.27.21 Ask An Oday Owner 4/2666 When taking our '82 DS out of the water for the season this weekend (in NJ), the mast popped up/out
Why are selling prices so much less in Europe than in the US? billder99 at 8:04am 09.27.21 Ask All Sailors 30/11492 I'm in the market for a used 30'-35' coastal cruising sailboat... experienced sailor. A quick search
Lovin the Restore (2) RockynHilda at 7:27am 09.27.21 Smaller Boats 26/2995 Been at for a while and have done a lot to "Udershe" our 25.5 Hunter, painting now and should be goo
Furling main replacement pk104 at 7:10am 09.27.21 Catalina 310 16/3804 I need to replace my furling main this winter. Has anyone replaced theirs? If so what sail maker di
Furlex Type A, for Pearson 26 (1) Jim Fink at 6:50am 09.27.21 Parts Search 1/1163 Hi All, so, I had an anchor rope com loose and tear through our Furlex Type A set up. We need some o

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3GM Priming water pump? CJeffBreen at 11:49am 07.01.25 First of all, anything I tell you is worth exactly what you've paid for it. This is not a directiv
3GM Priming water pump? CJeffBreen at 11:44am 07.01.25 Good ideas from HTH. However, your marina may not let you work on the boat while in the slings so h
Cover for cubbyholes yelkenli at 10:54am 07.01.25 covers that snap on and off Did you have actual snaps around the cubby, or was it a frame that pu
Merit 22 owners Los at 10:50am 07.01.25 Looking for advice on rewiring. The current wiring is a combination of random single wires, househol
Urgent Hood furler question Project_Mayhem at 10:47am 07.01.25 Have you tried this before?
Urgent Hood furler question Hayden Watson at 10:27am 07.01.25 yes, that is exactly what you do. remove the screw, then the half shell that the screw goes into.
Convert trailer from straight axle to drop axle AaronD at 10:20am 07.01.25 On my boat I have found that switching to the drawbar with the lowest drop makes launching and real
No priming after filter change on M25XPA Richard19068 at 9:57am 07.01.25 It should keep running all the time the ignition switch is on. My Facet pump automatically shuts
3GM Priming water pump? Richard19068 at 9:47am 07.01.25 In addition to the above, I assume the old impeller had all its vanes so none had broken loose and b
No priming after filter change on M25XPA Stu Jackson at 9:41am 07.01.25 Because the electric facet pump stops running after X time It should keep running all the time the
Sailing LI (Huntington) to Catskill. NEED ADVICE! Zero experience. martensonpassingwind at 9:39am 07.01.25 Project_Mayhem, we are prepared and have all the apps we need, along with our float plan, contingenc
No priming after filter change on M25XPA Stu Jackson at 9:31am 07.01.25 I tried the knurled knob and nothing came out, Nothing is supposed to come out...a frequent misund
No priming after filter change on M25XPA Project_Mayhem at 9:21am 07.01.25 I just got word that the motor is running. The bleeder knob was opened and the the start button was
Sailing Instruments shemandr at 9:16am 07.01.25 OP didn't specify the location of his existing instrument(s). I think he should measure his existi
Ratchet block recommendation. dlochner at 9:07am 07.01.25 I think it will give me a better angle to the winch and main cleat on the cockpit coaming. It sho
Ratchet block recommendation. BAD ORCA at 8:34am 07.01.25 I also went with a ratcheting block and attached cam cleat. Pics are attached. Note the tiny sized
Peggy god bless you but raritan is horrible Ralph Johnstone at 8:20am 07.01.25 Booo your lack of details Don't confuse me with details :facepalm: !
Yanmar 3JH4E starting issues - Sun Oddysey 39DS SeluneSailing at 8:18am 07.01.25 So I have found that when hot there is no power getting to the white cable that plugs into the start
Sailing LI (Huntington) to Catskill. NEED ADVICE! Zero experience. BarryL at 8:16am 07.01.25 Hello, I suggest you buy the Navionics app for your IOS or Android device (make sure the device has
Sailing LI (Huntington) to Catskill. NEED ADVICE! Zero experience. Project_Mayhem at 8:09am 07.01.25 I'd hire a captain. There's a lot that someone without experience won't know. Mistakes can be costly

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