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Engine temp gauge Clydo at 8:06am 06.27.21 Catalina 310 4/972 Any suggestions where can get eng temp replacement gauge to match existing on C310 panel? Mine fog u
Mast foot caulk type Dzianko at 6:10am 06.27.21 Trailer Sailors 11/1990 Replacing my mast foot, previously had what seemed like regular silicon bathroom caulk between the h
Beneteau 311 Hatch Handle Leaking Lake Champlain Benetesu 311 at 5:59am 06.27.21 Ask All Sailors 4/646 We have a 2002 Beneteau 311 and have discovered they the Lewmar Hatches are both leaking from the ha
First 285 main controls BaC at 5:52am 06.27.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/517 Just acquired a First 285 with wheel steering. Traveler and main sheet are on the cabin top on this
Cat 22 Kick Up Rudder John Marrone at 4:15am 06.27.21 Smaller Boats 2/1181 Question: Does the rudder draft exceed the Swing Keel Draft when fully retracted? Do I need to spend
New to sailing sabrina97403 at 9:20pm 06.26.21 Ask All Sailors 8/1025 I am a new owner of a 1974 Catalina 22 sailboat I have been restoring her. Any thoughts??
Soft floor/hull Michaelminer at 8:06pm 06.26.21 Ask All Sailors 49/5615 Just purchased this one. From the bottom of the companion way steps to the stern, the floor is spon
Mac 26S Mast-raising System (1) Tedd at 4:55pm 06.26.21 Trailer Sailors 2/1313 I've made a PDF that shows the mast-raising system I built for my 1995 Macgregor 26S. I'm posting it
to be or not to be (4) Desmotronic at 4:47pm 06.26.21 Catalina 22 13/1397 so, I have the opportunity to buy a 1973 22 for around $200. obviously, for that price; it needs a
Anyone thinking of selling their 275? Mack & Tire at 2:38pm 06.26.21 Catalina 275 20/6495
The Thetford Porta Potti john6206 at 9:32am 06.26.21 Smaller Boats 11/2753 This is my 3rd season owning my 1995 Capri 18. I was surprised to see that the Porta-Potti was made
BoatUS/Geico insurance dissatisfaction - 2nd topic - agreed hull value bobmorning at 8:37am 06.26.21 Mid-Size Boats 2/768 My agreed upon hull value has been the same for 11 years, this year it went down $2600. BoatUS/Ge
Heads up if you have BoatUS/Geico insurance regarding ice/freeze policy endorsement bobmorning at 8:35am 06.26.21 Mid-Size Boats 10/2360 Just got my renewal, they changed the language, you are only covered if winterization is performed b
Engine Stalling 3GM30F nveater at 8:16am 06.26.21 Engines and Propulsion 19/2121 So, we went out yesterday in my Hunter 33.5 with the 3 GM30F yanmar and because I wanted to sail fur
Can you identify a dripping bilge hose? (1) MikeTheHunter at 6:52am 06.26.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1222 On my 2000 340 this hose is dripping so much it sets off the bilge pump about every hour. I can't id
What are these bolts and wire for? (1) Menawamut at 5:07am 06.26.21 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1197
EV-100 auto helm issues sailme88 at 3:54am 06.26.21 Big Boats 25/5051 My autohelm has been acting up and I just wondering if anyone else has experienced this and may poss
Coolant type used on 2009 43 GreatLakes2Sea at 1:38am 06.26.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/541 We have a 2009 43, it has 2 compressors for cooling, 1 for the fridge and 1 for the freezer. We noti
Hunter 28.5 water tank repairs Red_Dog at 1:36am 06.26.21 Mid-Size Boats 1/512 The Gel-Coat in my water tank has been flaking since I bought my 28.5. I need to do some thing about
Need help simpson hyspeed windlass aret007 at 12:21am 06.26.21 Ask All Sailors 2/620 Need know How remove old grease and put in new grease How remove old gear oil and put in new gear

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Keeping warm for winter boat work (1) ShawnL at 8:08am 02.15.25 From someone who lives in the cold -- the oil filled heaters are nice, but you need to leave them on
Safety Tether jssailem at 8:07am 02.15.25 If the weather is on, going forward to fix an issue, often times the best is to crawl. Moving along
Flanged seacocks installation with Beneteau grid liner? (10) jbmia at 7:30am 02.15.25 To the OP and others in a similar situation who may come along later, I'm not here to debate anyone
Safety Tether WayneH at 7:28am 02.15.25 My reaction to going forward on a smaller boat like my 27 footer or even your 22........ is to CRAW
Gelcoat repairs or paint shemandr at 7:06am 02.15.25 The only pic that I see something repairable is 1311. Even that is most likely not into laminate an
Safety Tether Joe at 6:50am 02.15.25 My reaction to going forward on a smaller boat like my 27 footer or even your 22........ is to CRAWL
Oday 35 Main Halyard chaffing dlochner at 5:13am 02.15.25 Does the sheave at the masthead rotate freely? Older boats often used aluminum sheaves on a SS bolt.
260 Hull Repairs dlochner at 5:08am 02.15.25 The cost of this repair is in the labor. Lots of sanding and grinding to do. Probably a few areas ne
Boat ID - Yacht Brokers Inc? Will Gilmore at 4:21am 02.15.25 The pictures don't give a lot away, the clipper bow makes me think of a Fiji Ketch. How long is she
Exhaust water flow Tally Ho at 6:39pm 02.14.25 My Hunter 280 also had the exhaust exit below the waterline. I could hear a difference in the tone
Exhaust water flow (1) Ralph Johnstone at 2:24pm 02.14.25 Was the 40 designed to have the engine exhaust below the WL.? No rhyme Nor reason. Some did, som
Boat ID - Yacht Brokers Inc? (1) dLj at 2:11pm 02.14.25 According to the Coast Guard identification it's a Puerto Rica importer: of the boat in the photos
Exhaust water flow (3) Ralph Johnstone at 1:47pm 02.14.25 Here's mine in position for a Yanmar 2GM20F : 229799
Exhaust water flow dlochner at 1:28pm 02.14.25 I had one of these on my boat. Super easy to install I loved it! Buy the kit with the alarm. http
Exhaust water flow Rick.johnson at 1:20pm 02.14.25 Yes she was designed that way from Hunter I like the first Answre using the in line electric water
Exhaust water flow Don S/V ILLusion at 1:11pm 02.14.25 Was the 40 designed to have the engine exhaust below the WL.? That seems like either a bad design
Exhaust water flow JoeWhite at 12:57pm 02.14.25 To test the water flow, close the raw water intake thru hull valve, disconnect the hose from the out
Exhaust water flow jssailem at 12:53pm 02.14.25 Lots of options: Stick a pole down in the water near the exhaust. Is it being knocked about? Probab
Rebuilding Yanmar (Hitachi), 12V 60amp Alternator JoeWhite at 12:39pm 02.14.25 BigEasy, visit here to read about my experience with this need to install the ground wire. https://m
Exhaust water flow Rick.johnson at 12:25pm 02.14.25 Hay Thank Mike that would take care of my problem To make sure she stays cool Will get on an

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