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Mast steaming light troubleshooting saildude at 11:31pm 09.24.07 Smaller Boats 7/3755 I replaced the bulb in the mast/steaming light and it is not working. Checked the fuse and opened th
Running new wires - not as easy as it seemed Kevin C 26S at 9:55pm 09.24.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/844 I installed a stereo in my Mac26S, and was surprised to find out it is a lot tougher getting wires a
Holding tank fittings Scott B at 10:18pm 09.24.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/1504 This weekends project is to finally get rid of the hose from the holding tank to the macerator that
Medevac Insurance Rick Webb at 11:47pm 09.24.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1275 I am part of a crew that is taking a cruise from here to Panama and back. We have six different legs
Endeavour 38/40? maccauley123 at 12:51am 09.25.07 Other Sailboats 1/1782 I am starting to shop around for my next boat and the Endeavour brand has really caught my eye. The
Newbie; Grounded causing temporary keel leak J.R. Bob Dobbs at 2:36am 09.25.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1487 Howdy folks,Total newbie here. Bought a 1983 25' Hunter last week with a friend, neither has sail
Race breadman at 2:23am 09.25.07 Day Sailers 1/1259 Race this weedend at Port Oliver Yacht Club. All are welcome and guanteed a good time. Check out the
Old MacGregor-Boats website Stan Breaux21640 at 1:47am 09.25.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1130 Can someone remind me where this site is, now? I know someone else is hosting the data these days.
Leak near stern (early C-27) Paul at 3:39am 09.25.07 Mid-Size Boats 0/1087
spinnaker pole Gary Sisson at 3:37am 09.25.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1056 I wish to obtain a spinnaker pole and am wondering if anyone can advise me as to length and diameter
Single or split backstay? Paul at 3:37am 09.25.07 Mid-Size Boats 3/5090 We potentially need to replace the rear stay and chain plate on our 1973 C-27 standard rig and make
Windlass instalation H37C Mark at 3:22am 09.25.07 Big Boats 1/1032 I am going to install a windlass but I do not want to reinvent the wheel. I have looked in the forum
Too Tall for Catalina 309 GKuffner at 3:19am 09.25.07 Mid-Size Boats 3/2409 I am seriously considering a Catalina 309 but find that I can't stand straight up behind the wheel u
Prop shaft strut Paul Halloran at 3:12am 09.25.07 Bigger Boats 1/1255 Does anybody know the "casting number" for the 34 prop-shaft strut? Better still, does anybody have
Ice Cube Trays Myrna Antonich at 10:02am 09.25.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/2405 How to replace the ice cube trays? Three came with the boat and am down to two, as the plastic inse
smokin black stevew at 10:15am 09.25.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1087 My 2004 326 18hp yanmar with 150 hours at 2500 rpm has blk exhaust is this from bad fuel or should I
Engine mounts moving Bill Niessen at 11:43am 09.25.07 Big Boats 3/1119 I have noticed that the front engine mounts are shaking back and forth momentarily when the engine i
Just A Reminder..... (1) Dick Dixon at 11:41am 09.25.07 Ask All Sailors 2/989 Since some on this site have expressed appreciation for my homemade sailing movies, I thought I woul
h430 - frig too cold and too loud Ken-H430 at 10:37am 09.25.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/888 first, thanks for a great group and tons of outstanding information. i've been "lurking" reading/lea
max HP Engine that can be run on a Catalina "22 nadojoe at 5:38pm 09.25.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 11/11466 I have a question to add about the others. I have a Catalina Capri 22'. I am about to buy a Mercur

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Zinc anode life, use of hanging zinc? fullbore at 2:45pm 11.08.21
More on Maine Sail ontherocks83 at 2:42pm 11.08.21 I've made a donation via his website. I would like to know what forum members consider an adequate
Pulling dead diesel from Cal 2-27 Rick Webb at 2:34pm 11.08.21 rip saw
Its funny Friday! Will Gilmore at 2:24pm 11.08.21 https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/how-1-missing-comma-just-cost-this-company-5-million-but-did-make-it
More on Maine Sail shemandr at 2:19pm 11.08.21 I've made a donation via his website. I would like to know what forum members consider an adequate
Finally went for a sail DeniseO30 at 2:14pm 11.08.21 Picture of your engine with help. I'm assuming you have the same 3GM30? From the strainer to the p
Replace windows questions kloudie1 at 2:10pm 11.08.21 Ralph, I did not prime or sand the spots where the blocks went on, just wiped down. They easily pop
New toilet and holding tank system KZW at 2:10pm 11.08.21 Where did you source the Raritan Sani-Flex hose? Did the tank come with the fittings to attach the
Wiring for electric winch - 2002 386 senang at 1:52pm 11.08.21 There are plenty of tubes in my boat and some of them had pull strings already. You are lucky, no pu
Need advice on replacing engine mounts on Yanmar 3GMF Artey1 at 1:52pm 11.08.21 Has anyone had their bolts on the L brackets connected to the fiberglass stringers wallow out? Any a
Single handing Will Gilmore at 1:52pm 11.08.21 If you're using it wrong, does that mean it WILL punch a hole in your hull ? That's worrisome o_O.
Possibly One of My Best Ideas Yet. senang at 1:47pm 11.08.21
Finally went for a sail Artey1 at 1:36pm 11.08.21 So super dumb question here - but my H34 doesn't have this same vented loop? Is there a reason mine
Replace windows questions Artey1 at 1:21pm 11.08.21 I have just used Rustoleum Marine Top Sides paint in black for this same thing, and it has worked be
Tall Rig or Standard Parsons at 1:00pm 11.08.21 Probably a tall rig. When you get new sails, the sailmaker will tell you the measurements, if you d
Tall Rig or Standard CaptainEHWard3 at 12:36pm 11.08.21 Measuring the boom tomorrow! Well now... I measured my boom and it was 12'-10". ???? Now wha
Injector pump Rich Stidger at 12:36pm 11.08.21 Listed below in order of ease of checking- No/low fuel in tank Plugged filter(s) Defective lift pump
Wiring for electric winch - 2002 386 flightlead404 at 12:20pm 11.08.21 There are plenty of tubes in my boat and some of them had pull strings already. However entry to th
Single handing Ralph Johnstone at 11:55am 11.08.21 No hole in the hull, unless you're using it wrong. If you're using it wrong, does that mean it WI
ALLWAYS A MESS!!! JoeWhite at 11:53am 11.08.21 After the fluid has dripped into a plastic container below, it is impossible to remove this flexible

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