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4 stroke outboard on a 1985 Cat 30 Jeff at 11:38pm 07.07.07 Catalina 30 0/1118 Any suggestions on an outboard to serve as the main engine on a 1985 Cat 30? We are just light weat
What is the best method to flake a mainsail r. gallagher at 12:10am 07.08.07 Ask All Sailors 7/4029 I just recently moved from a Catalina22 to a Hunter 28.5. I had no problem flaking the main on the 2
Knot Meter may or may not work Mike48 at 12:17am 07.08.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1140 We purchased our H23 last year. The PO told us that the knot meter would work off and on. The first
In water rudder repair Mike D. at 12:22am 07.08.07 Ask All Sailors 3/1333 I have a '91 Hunter 30T. I've noticed increasing side to side 'wobble' in the rudder post and suspe
Message reply etiquette ...? Jerry B at 3:36am 07.08.07 Ask All Sailors 16/1249 This post is just to have a light hearted exchange of ideas about what to do about a "know-it-all" e
Sea Warrior sailboat kuckwood at 4:03am 07.08.07 Ask All Sailors 0/1183 I have a 1975 Sea Warrior sailboat made by Sea Warrior Boats of Orange park, FL. I can't find anythi
H376 Fuel tank pickup question Bob F at 4:37am 07.08.07 Big Boats 3/893 Had a bit of a fuel problem yesterday, I assumed it was a clogged filter, but the fuel pickup was pa
Gas Refrigerator? maccauley123 at 5:42am 07.08.07 Ask All Sailors 14/2053 Please see the item in the attached link. Has anyone ever thought of or tried something like this L
Reversing gear oil Ned at 6:02am 07.08.07 Mid-Size Boats 1/880 I have a 1980 H27 with an 8hp Renault Diesel. I've never changed the reversing gear oil because I c
Going Rate for slip rentals in southern CA..... Dave B. at 6:54am 07.08.07 Ask All Sailors 7/3395 Just feeling things out...want to know on average what it costs you per month to park your boat in t
The first day on my "new to me" 1986 Mac 25 chucker1 at 7:25am 07.08.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1376
Gasket for fuel regulator chamber Ned at 7:11am 07.08.07 Mid-Size Boats 1/891 My Hunter 27 has an 8hp Renault diesel. There is a chamber that appears to be a fuel regulater, it
Hunter 36 Toilet replacement Broke sailor SV Marcell at 7:31am 07.08.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1573 Has anyone replaced a Groco Toilet with a Raritan PH II? Is it a matter of unplug one and plug it i
PFD's sand sailor at 8:05am 07.08.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1357 what are the most comfortable pfd's for active sailing
gas attack ? smitroe at 7:51am 07.08.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 19/1309 Today I started my Yamaha T-8 and it idled beautifully. after 20 minutes of motoring to a good spot
yatch specialties pedestal parts jtmccue at 9:27am 07.08.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/982 I have an early H28.5. The pedestal's "!plastic!" housing thru which the throttle lever's axle trave
Electrical problem !!! Buck at 9:06am 07.08.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1201 Am not getting any "juice" to the back of the ignition switch. Have verified that the ignition swit
AGM vs Flooded Mark Juetten at 9:37am 07.08.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1316 Are AGM worth the additional cost? Looking at 2 Optimas for $199 apiece. Also do closed cell batteri
Docking Problems muised at 9:49am 07.08.07 Ask All Sailors 20/2915 I just changed boats this year from an O'Day 25 to a Douglas 32. In addition to the full keel, extr
Where has common sense gone? Maine Sail at 10:10am 07.08.07 Ask All Sailors 42/2977 Last night we were anchored in a beautiful and idyllic Maine cove with only four other boats. Each b

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Containers lost and now a fire capta at 1:51pm 10.24.21 This is absolutely hilarious! "A High Wind Watch is in effect" "A high wind event" (85 knots susta
Containers lost and now a fire MikeHoncho at 1:25pm 10.24.21 Check that. It is the ship/containers on fire not the containers in the water.
Draining 1986 H34 Hot Water Tank sail sfbay at 1:19pm 10.24.21 You will find some good ideas in this thread: Best way o drain hot water tank? \| Sailboat Owners For
Windlass wireless remote control kit (1) Nachismo at 1:19pm 10.24.21 Finally got around to it. Used this cheapo from Harbor Freight. If anyone uses this on a H41DS/Lew
CNG Joshua770 at 1:12pm 10.24.21 @Joshua770 Where it says 3AA2250 means the rated pressure is 2,250 psi. I would be very nervous f
CNG Richard19068 at 1:02pm 10.24.21 @Joshua770 Where it says 3AA2250 means the rated pressure is 2,250 psi. I would be very nervous fil
Thanksgiving and Christmas jssailem at 12:57pm 10.24.21 Getting into the party spirit a little early, are we?
Containers lost and now a fire jssailem at 12:54pm 10.24.21 Darn. A High Wind Watch is in effect through Sunday morning for the north and central Washington co
Containers lost and now a fire MikeHoncho at 12:40pm 10.24.21 Possible water reactive materials. Peroxides or corrosives would be my first bet
Port leaks arf145 at 12:39pm 10.24.21 I wipe off the acrylic and the gasket pretty much every time I close a port when leaving the boat. I
Battery cut-off switch? (1) jssailem at 12:38pm 10.24.21 Typically a battery switch has multiple options. OFF- 1 - BOTH - 2. Something like this. on. The
Containers lost and now a fire sail sfbay at 12:30pm 10.24.21 Wonder what was in the 10 containers that caught fire and could the fire have been prevented by elim
Battery cut-off switch? jssailem at 12:25pm 10.24.21 Chris. Switches like that are often used as cut off switches. The key is removable. The switch has
Hunter 33 Bilge hose setup SamLust at 12:17pm 10.24.21 RE: Post # 8, Diana of Burlington. Yeah,... What he said! THAT is how you do a bilge pump.
99 Fixtures of Lights on the Wall... Head Sail at 12:12pm 10.24.21 Add more ventilation and/or dehymidifier. Excess moisture may be the cause of your problems.
CNG (10) Joshua770 at 11:45am 10.24.21 @Joshua770: Until you know more about your tanks and regulator and related CNG pressures I would
What would you change in this plan? (fiberglass part of a rotten core job) Rabe at 11:35am 10.24.21
99 Fixtures of Lights on the Wall... Ralph Johnstone at 11:30am 10.24.21 Clean the contacts on the bulb (once again) but this time before replacing the bulb, coat the termin
Hunter 33 Bilge hose setup DianaOfBurlington at 11:24am 10.24.21 I wasn't asking why the previous owner did something. A helpful presumption: the Previous Owner o
CNG Joshua770 at 11:23am 10.24.21 @Joshua770: Until you know more about your tanks and regulator and related CNG pressures I would s

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