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Capri 22 vs Hunter 23 Pointless at 8:09am 10.10.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1004 In my search for a used main (different thread) I realized how similar the Catalina Capri 22 is to t
Need help repairing a Merriman Pedestal Mickey84H34 at 8:24am 10.10.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1146 The base on the Merriman pedestal on my '84 Hunter 34 is corroded to the point of structural failure
88 h40 head replacement with jabsco bob at 8:24am 10.10.07 Big Boats 1/772 hello allits time to replace my 19 year old head. am looking at the jabsco toilet .bolt patterns
Inflatables on Airlines Rick Webb at 8:53am 10.10.07 Ask All Sailors 0/1116 Great news for boaters who wish to take theirinflatable PFDs aboard when flying to theirdestinatio
On my way south ;D Claude L.-Auger at 9:48am 10.10.07 Other Sailboats 1/873 Hello guys,Back about 3 weeks ago I posted a message mentioning that I was leaving the Montreal ar
Repower an Ericson 27 Gary Germain at 10:09am 10.10.07 Other Sailboats 1/1161 My Ericson 27' has been powered by a Yanmar YSB8. I am told the motor is beyond repair because repl
Westerbeke Disel Ron at 10:24am 10.10.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/849 Does anyone know the Model # of the disels in the 272LEs? I am trying to fine a manual for mine.Th
Flush anti freeze from engine coolant Chris at 11:02am 10.10.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1204 We have a 3GM30F Yanmar which is 8 years old. about 135 hours on the engine. I read that the engin
johnson 9.9 seahorse long shaft ted thompson at 5:45am 10.10.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1129 Where can I get a copy of an owner's manual for a 1987 9.9 Johnson seahourse longshaft outboard. I b
Battery boxes for 6 volts? Mike8245 at 11:31am 10.10.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1277 I like many on this list have decided to go with 4 six volt deep cycle batteries. I will add more if
through hull fittings gerry aboud at 12:31pm 10.10.07 Catalina 22 0/1164 I am looking to but a Catalina 22 and am confused by the fact some boats have through hull fittings
Suddenly Hard starting YSM12 Rob at 12:43pm 10.10.07 Ask All Sailors 2/983 My YSM12 suddenly became hard to start last week. Batteries are topped off, it has fuel, cranks well
Cradle for a Catalina 30 tall rig w/fin keel steve.s.frank at 1:19pm 10.10.07 Catalina 30 1/2359 Does anyone have plans on how to construct a cradle for a Catalina 30 tall rig w/fin keel. If anyone
Money is no object higgs at 2:30pm 10.10.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1267 What boat and what size would you own if money was no object.
Electronics advice needed, GPS,Autopilot,VHF,Depht Toby11535 at 2:53pm 10.10.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1264 Hello Everyone, I would like your advice in this matter:After just purchasing a 1977 Hunter 27, I a
GSP / Autopilot suggestions? Toby11535 at 2:50pm 10.10.07 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1095 After just purchasing a 1977 Hunter 27, I am looking to add some electronics, a tiller autopilot, ne
Bent Lower Strut Mount Erik Doll at 5:30pm 10.10.07 Smaller Boats 0/902 Just took my H240 out of the water for the season. Lowered the mast with the mast raising/lowering
Mac26s Centreboard (1) Flyingscozzies1 at 8:46pm 10.08.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/1501 While competing in an overnight yacht race, we broke the 26s centreboard clean off the yacht.As al
Water under compression post Steve at 11:19pm 10.08.07 Mid-Size Boats 0/926 There's water seeping from under the very bottom of the mast compression post onto the floor of the
O'Day 12 questions David11174 at 12:19am 10.09.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/876 Hello!First time here, probably not the last.Just bought an O12. Haven't even brought it home.

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When is diesel fuel too old? shank at 6:54am 09.29.21 Do you have to bleed the air from the system when you pump the tank out dry?
Not just a novelty to me Justin_NSA at 6:52am 09.29.21 It's the same. I bought a twin pack. One for the boat and one for the master bath at home. I use it
Not just a novelty to me sail sfbay at 6:40am 09.29.21 Is this the one for $12? 16-Color Toilet Night Light, Motion Sensor Activated Bathroom LED Bowl Nigh
New Hunter 19-2 update isaksp00 at 6:38am 09.29.21 I'll second what Henry suggested. On my H23 I did it that way, using a small swivel block at the low
Got my Cat 30 5 weeks ago. jeepbluetj at 6:38am 09.29.21 Hull 46! Out of ~6400 made that's one of the first! Cool beans. I owned a 1980 A4 powered C-30 for
When is diesel fuel too old? jviss at 6:34am 09.29.21 Old diesel is problematic Define "old."
Not just a novelty to me Justin_NSA at 6:28am 09.29.21 Yep. The light strap will conform to the rim of the bowl.
When is diesel fuel too old? Don S/V ILLusion at 6:23am 09.29.21 While opinions seem to vary - 1. Over time, diesel loses much of its volatile components. That why w
Not just a novelty to me (1) sail sfbay at 6:18am 09.29.21 Pretty cool...........did you install this on your boat? I installed a Mr. Beams, stick antwhere,
wind indicators/depth/speed suggestions? stickinthemud57 at 6:13am 09.29.21 As a fellow 26S owner, let me start by saying "congratulations". It is the best boat for me, and I h
When is diesel fuel too old? Justin_NSA at 6:11am 09.29.21 Diesel fuel has a very long life. Don't worry about it. Do be concerned about bacteria growth in t
When is diesel fuel too old? jviss at 6:11am 09.29.21 It's not soluble in the sense that water does not dissolve in fuel it remains separate. That's not
Bringing dogs aboard RoyS at 6:08am 09.29.21 Our previous standard poodle loved to spot other animals. Although I pointed out seals swimming near
When is diesel fuel too old? smokey73 at 6:06am 09.29.21 I lied - I am going to learn more about the mechanics. If you are interested, here is a link to som
Yanmar 3jh3e Winterize RoyS at 5:57am 09.29.21 You may already know this; when you drain your engine block and exhaust manifold you must open a ble
When is diesel fuel too old? ontherocks83 at 5:56am 09.29.21 Is the above contradictory? If the water is non-soluble in the fuel, how can the fuel absorb it?
When is diesel fuel too old? smokey73 at 5:49am 09.29.21 Is the above contradictory? If the water is non-soluble in the fuel, how can the fuel absorb it?
New to me Yamaha 33 Owner. Like to meet other owners - Olympia, WA and Portland, OR jssailem at 5:36am 09.29.21 Welcome to the SBO forum. Congrats on your new to you boat. There are a few owners of Yamaha boats h
Sherwood sea. Water pump problem sail sfbay at 5:32am 09.29.21 Please post Sherwood water pump model. Do you have a parts diagram and a manual?
When is diesel fuel too old? smokey73 at 5:25am 09.29.21

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