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Diesel Fuel Polishing - Catalina 270 PaulDaniel at 2:47pm 06.23.25 Engines and Propulsion 19/1507 I know much has been written on this topic. It seems everyone approaches this slightly differently.
Halyard keeper (1) goharris at 2:28pm 06.23.25 Ask All Sailors 3/364 I recently sailed on a boat with these great halyard keepers. They screw into the teak on the compan
2012 373 Beneteau LCD measures voltage/water/fuel. (1) St Duckie at 2:02pm 06.23.25 Ask All Sailors 6/462 Hello all. I own a 373 Beneteau and need to replace the LCD measures voltage, water and fuel. Any re
A blessing or a curse? fredlan at 12:16pm 06.23.25 Ask All Sailors 13/1003 I recently inherited an O'Day Javelin. The hull is in good shape ( as is the trailer) but it has nei
Fuel tank removal? (1) CowboyWay at 10:31am 06.23.25 Catalina 310 17/2133
Circumnavigating Vancouver Island (6) Michael Davis at 7:51am 06.23.25 Destinations 105/8240 The plan for Sun Gypsy this year is to circumnavigate Vancouver Island. We left our home on Saturna
Hunter 306 Replacing Galley Faucet Internal Valve rmerl1223 at 7:32am 06.23.25 Mid-Size Boats 2/440 Purchased new internal valves to repair my leaky galley faucet. Can't unscrew the existing valve fro
819 HOOD FURLER UPPER SPLIT BUSHING Rick.johnson at 6:22am 06.23.25 Ask All Sailors 2/247 Hi Guy's I Have a 87 40ft Hunter With a ( HOOD 819 furler ) on the front sail an what l
Identifying suitable ramps for keelboat launch majorkong1 at 4:03am 06.23.25 Trailer Sailors 9/1272 I own a Catalina 18 and due to its fixed keel I need to launch at ramps that are steep enough to get
Fuses M25-xp Pil at 1:28am 06.23.25 Ask All Sailors 2/295 Hi, I've been following how to upgrade wiring for a M25 XP. I'm done with most of the work except th
Shower pump rebuild woe's (2) NYSail at 4:36pm 06.22.25 Ask All Sailors 3/465 Hello all. so typically I buy new pumps when one fails figuring the pump is 15+ years and paid for
Pressure Valve for Water heater replacement Afraal at 1:43pm 06.22.25 Catalina 310 4/932 Hi Everyone, Has anyone replaced their water heater's pressure valve? I found a replacement valve i
Mast Rake or PreBend Rleiby at 1:04pm 06.22.25 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/920 Hunter 30T 1993 fractional rigging: What is an appropriate rake. I've seen posts anywhere from 1 to
Emergency Desalinator Foswick at 11:40am 06.22.25 Ask All Sailors 7/631 Can anyone recommend a solution for desalinating an emergency supply of drinking water for 2-3 peopl
Water in the bilge john6206 at 10:48am 06.22.25 Mid-Size Boats 8/1054
Quick connect fittings - how to remove (1) John_F at 9:06am 06.22.25 Ask All Sailors 5/829 The steel mesh hose's fitting on this quick connect failed (I think it's a Whale fitting). It is fro
41DS Leaking Windows gfrazzle at 9:02am 06.22.25 Big Boats 4/498 41DS leaking windows. I have seen many posts on this subject- link to one please?
Lithium Trolling Battery DanMaine at 6:39am 06.22.25 Ask All Sailors 6/608 I'd like to add a system to charge a lithium battery, specifically for the trolling motor in my ding
Hunter 170 Spinnaker Install Jmonserrate234 at 4:25am 06.22.25 Day Sailers 5/749
Which is any are the diesel tank vent - 2004 Hunter 41 (1) spadaforaj at 3:25am 06.22.25 Big Boats 8/715 trying to find out why tank is not venting properly - and in the course of things - don;t know which

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Salon window crack...Repair dlochner at 12:21pm 12.14.25 You MAY be able to repair it with clear Dow Corning 795. But it will look lousy. 795 is silicone an
gummy substance on engine following coolant flush dlochner at 12:19pm 12.14.25 For sure there is surface rust on there, but but there is a crystalline type pink substance at the
Salon window crack...Repair (2) Ralph Johnstone at 12:03pm 12.14.25 Possible to seal crack with an epoxy, or other material ?? Many Thanx, MRF You MAY be able to rep
Elite 364 frankIllusion at 11:59am 12.14.25 Thanks for your replies. Yes, the hinge does open the panel box. The one switch that you mentioned i
gummy substance on engine following coolant flush (1) OneDrop at 11:52am 12.14.25 For sure there is surface rust on there, but but there is a crystalline type pink substance at the
Salon window crack...Repair dlochner at 11:48am 12.14.25 The best repair is a replacement. Check the SBO store for a replacement window.
gummy substance on engine following coolant flush dlochner at 11:45am 12.14.25 Looks more like rust to me. If the coolant levels are as they were when you filled the system, then
Elite 364 Ralph Johnstone at 11:43am 12.14.25 Best to just ignore Ralph when he gets cranky. ;) :beer: What do you by "when I get cranky" ? I'
Salon window crack...Repair kappykaplan at 11:42am 12.14.25 John, please post a photo or two. Tks.
Elite 364 kappykaplan at 11:41am 12.14.25 Best to just ignore Ralph when he gets cranky. ;) :beer: :plus:
Holding tank and water tank under V berth sending units dlochner at 11:36am 12.14.25 The Gobius C is a nice unit, pricey but nice. It offers both Blue Tooth readings and will integrate
Elite 364 dlochner at 11:33am 12.14.25 ......................... and a lifetime of poverty and exasperation :p . and fun, friendship, a
Elite 364 dlochner at 11:32am 12.14.25 As others have said, that is most likely an addition by a previous owner and not factory installed.
Elite 364 Ralph Johnstone at 11:31am 12.14.25 Welcome to the forum! :beer: ......................... and a lifetime of poverty and exasperatio
Elite 364 (2) Ralph Johnstone at 11:27am 12.14.25 Anybody have a clue what they are for? I'd guess they're something installed by the previous
Elite 364 kappykaplan at 11:23am 12.14.25 Your guess is as good as ours at this point - no telling what the previous owner installed. You wil
Elite 364 (1) frankIllusion at 10:54am 12.14.25 Under the panel, there are 2 switches, under the panel by about 2 inches on the wood. I dont know wh
BIG WHEEL vs SMALL WHEEL Stu Jackson at 9:45am 12.14.25 with rig and sails balanced wheel effort should be very light or non-existent. THAT is when handlin
BIG WHEEL vs SMALL WHEEL twodzusfittings at 9:23am 12.14.25 All good thoughts.
Holiday Greetings kloudie1 at 9:02am 12.14.25 Merry Christmas to you and yours, Peggie.. As Joe says, thanks for the books and expertise sharing..

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