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Still on the hatch. Phoebe 1 at 1:10am 09.09.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/1296 I am still looking for some help on my missing hatch. I have been able to get the staff shop at wor
Refrigerator drain problem Ted1394 at 2:17am 09.09.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1449 My 1992 38s5 refrigerator doesn't drain. I just got the boat in May and haven't learned everything a
halyards to cockpit? ITHACAJIM at 2:40am 09.09.07 Smaller Boats 4/1080 sorry to post this twice, last one was a continuation of an earlier posted thread (about mast light
Battery cable size Geoff Kloster at 2:52am 09.09.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1603 I am completely rewiring my Pearson 323. Using Casey's formula for wire size if, I use 1 gauge batte
Volvo Penta MD21A 75 HP Hank18411 at 4:05am 09.09.07 Hallberg-Rassy 3/11273 I need to find a temperature sender for my diesel. Does anyone know of a parts distributor either in
On Board AC RogerG at 8:17am 09.09.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1054 I am considering installing an onboard AC system on my 1997 Beneteau 321. Anyone out there done this
battery question Rich (P303) at 7:22am 09.09.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1126 General battery questions. I purchased a boat with a couple of GEL batteries, (1 house and 1 startin
Set up for 2 battery electrical system Steve at 7:02am 09.09.07 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1153 I bought a H27 1978 a few years ago. It was set up with only one battery for both the engine and th
keel locking bolt? Darnett at 6:25am 09.09.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/815 i reacently got a 1981 Mac 21. i there a bolt or something for locking the keel up or down
Wood trim for my Catalina 30 Jeff Cantwell at 9:00am 09.09.07 Catalina 30 2/2216 I am trying to find a couple things for my 91 Catalina 30. I need to replace some of the exterior w
Original Equipment Info - Early 1990's Catalina 28 Barry at 10:02am 09.09.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/969 Could anyone supply a photo or description of the hold downs for the fuel tank and batteries on a 19
Rudder post & steering mystery117 at 9:48am 09.09.07 The Cherubini Hunters 2/971 The rudder was bumped yks and broke the fiberglass surrounding the post sleave cry. I think I am r
Vision 32 Mast step SeaPuppet at 10:25am 09.09.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1005 Does anyone have a drawing of how the mast is stepped to the keel? My mast is not centered in the lo
A funny one Paul356 at 11:27am 09.09.07 Big Boats 2/1119 I suppose this is foreign to all of you with furling mains, but I actually popped a reefing line thi
Cal 21 hull 'soft' when putting on trailer wes at 11:11am 09.09.07 Trailer Sailors 4/3131 A buddy of mine gave me a Cal 21 that he bought for his son. The son let it sit for 2 years and did
which c30 to buy eric at 12:06pm 09.09.07 Catalina 30 3/1254 I'm looking at a 1983 c30 lots of neat options.http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/boatDetails.j
Aft Storage Access Hatch? VT Fitz at 12:42pm 09.09.07 Smaller Boats 7/1181 As I was crawling, snakelike, through the aft berth to reach that area in the very-most stern of the
rudder too small? Hal at 1:17pm 09.09.07 Catalina 30 1/1425 When I bought my 1978 vintage Catalina-30 3 years ago (in 2004) I noticed that the rudder shaft was
Pop top latch Dennis23629 at 1:46pm 09.09.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1606 On my 26D, when I raise the pop top (cabin roof), there is a sliding metal plate/bracket thing in th
Warning: Magma Grills higgs at 2:03pm 09.09.07 Ask All Sailors 15/1860 I ordered a new burner for my Magma grill last July for about $30. The manufacturer is Halling Ente

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I just bought a C30 yesterday!! (5) Mooseman at 1:24pm 10.04.21 Does anyone know if this picture that shows the combination wire/rope line on the aft side of my mas
Belt for M25 with Alternator Bracket Upgrade Kit sailnski at 1:17pm 10.04.21 Thanks for the belt recommendations and the other information. And, thanks for the critical upgrade
Flooded O'Day Mariner - Am I Crazy? Mr. Dave at 1:04pm 10.04.21 For the record, BierBarge, this fat boy was just urging you not to be cheap. Since like the boat and
Tempest International (8) BigDream at 12:51pm 10.04.21 Haven't made much headway waiting for some more line to come in...but here is some pictures of the m
Changing Hoses 12PT at 12:47pm 10.04.21 Thanks very much for the responses to my post. I did not think about adding water to the outlet. In
Flooded O'Day Mariner - Am I Crazy? BierBarge at 12:45pm 10.04.21 You have another project boat?!!!! Man, you've got it bad! Get help. But have fun. I'm somewhat
Sherwood sea. Water pump problem jbertelli at 12:31pm 10.04.21 Great idea OpaD. I was finally able to slip it on with the help of a friend. I ran the engine, does
Belt for M25 with Alternator Bracket Upgrade Kit Stu Jackson at 12:28pm 10.04.21 I forgot to emphasize: forget about any further discussions with CD. It is NOT their problem and yo
O'Day 26 Sail Cover (1) MaritimeOliver at 12:23pm 10.04.21 Nice! I would be very interested in knowing how that works out. Thanks. Chris I realized I neve
Belt for M25 with Alternator Bracket Upgrade Kit Ward H at 12:14pm 10.04.21 A highly recommended belt is the Dayco TopCog belt. Recommended by Maine Sail AKA Rod Collins of Mai
Flooded O'Day Mariner - Am I Crazy? chip veres at 12:06pm 10.04.21 2nd rgrainger. If you can get the PO to pay you to take this eternal headache off his hands, it mig
Bottom Paint in Northern BarryL at 11:57am 10.04.21 Hello, My home sailing area is the Long Island sound. I like Pettit Ultima SR. I get years of prett
Tiller "slop" thoughts h2o_snow at 11:52am 10.04.21 Not much to add here. Fill the gap via a graduated shim built up from cutting board material. Tigh
Belt for M25 with Alternator Bracket Upgrade Kit Stu Jackson at 11:49am 10.04.21 I did the same thing eons ago, glad your old bracket lasted so long, be VERY glad. Congratulations
Any advice regarding bottom paint Dale Haz at 11:48am 10.04.21 Good information, I'll be taking a look at Blue Water products and Epaint 2000. thanks
Tiller "slop" thoughts higgs at 11:12am 10.04.21 I think Ken makes a very good point. You want to be sure the slop is not coming from the rudder pos
Survey - Moisture in Rudder / Swim Platform / Deck? DougM at 11:09am 10.04.21
Overheating issues, it can't be this hard! odaydokay at 11:00am 10.04.21 So, when people talk about the engine temperature, where are they measuring the temp specifically?
Any advice regarding bottom paint (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:16am 10.04.21 Research, research, research. From a recognized source.
Stern tube winterization. Ken Cross at 10:03am 10.04.21 If in doubt, blow the water out with compressed air. Ken

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