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Raymarine/Sirius Weather System Antenna Location VelaFella at 8:07am 04.10.07 Big Boats 2/877 Has anyone had any experience with installing the antenna for the Sirius Weather System, which will
Alternator Belt chief14326 at 8:04am 04.10.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1126 I have aked this question before,however I have not received any replies. I cannot be the only owner
Canadian customs Phil9039 at 8:12am 04.10.07 Ask All Sailors 24/5799 Hi all, we are planning to cruise the north shore of lake superior this summer leaving from Marquett
Shaft Log Kevin at 8:28am 04.10.07 Mid-Size Boats 3/1196 Need a little help. I want to install a dripless stuffing box, PYI, I think. Does anyone know the
Best boats for mechanics, plumbers, electricians, DanW9494 at 8:47am 04.10.07 Ask All Sailors 32/2679 Are there any 28-40 foot boats that are known for having easy and ample access to the motor, plumbin
Oil Filters sailaway78 at 11:15am 04.10.07 Ask All Sailors 16/1453 Those of you who change your own oil, how do you deal with the mess of changing the filter. My Yanm
anti-siphon valve scottish at 11:26am 04.10.07 Mid-Size Boats 3/1118 How do i test an anit-siphon valve to make sure it is working on the engines water intake? What siz
Autoprop propeller on Catalina 30 ? Dude at 11:41am 04.10.07 Catalina 30 0/1585 Hello,I have a 1990 Catalina 30' with a Yanmar 2GM20F diesel with 2.62 gear ratio and stainless sha
H22 Main Halyard size? kingprawn at 11:54am 04.10.07 Smaller Boats 3/1043 Anyone know what the OEM halyard size was on the H22? I want to replace mine, and I want a line tha
Rudder bearing Mike Hollingsworth at 12:45pm 04.10.07 Bavaria 5/4892 Recently I had a problem with my sterring being very difficult to turn the wheel due to resistance.
Macerator problem resolved Larry Jackel at 1:28pm 04.10.07 Big Boats 3/919 Last month I posted a note about the macerator on my 2005 H44 failing to prime unless I pressurized
transom mounted swim step for Cal 34 jb at 1:57pm 04.10.07 Cal 23/1727 Any Cal 34 or Cal 40 sailors out there have a transom mounted swim step ladder?If so can u post wha
Rudder repair (1) JacquesL at 3:50pm 04.10.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/1231 Hay guys and girls. I finaly got the rest of the parts for my Mac 25 from the previous owner and the
Hunter Factory Davits seadaddler at 9:11pm 04.08.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1185 Has anyone added the hunter factory davits to theirnew hunter.I saw them on a 41 and was wonder
Galley wclfol at 10:12pm 04.08.07 Catalina 22 3/1262 I am new here so I may be bringing up an old topic. The slide out galley is almost complete in my ne
Lot of people logged in - must be boring at work Jim Seamans at 11:37pm 04.08.07 Ask All Sailors 9/1040 At this post there are 152 guest and 38 registered users. How addicting is this board! Only got ab
Internal Halyards on OD22 JoshGray at 12:10am 04.09.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/833 Spring weather means that work has (re)started on my boat Cassidy. There are many many projects goin
Roller Furling Joe11668 at 12:06am 04.09.07 Smaller Boats 0/1120 I am shopping for a jib roller furling for my 22 ft Catalina. Any suggestions? Good or bad? Brands,
Roller Furling Joe11668 at 12:13am 04.09.07 Catalina 22 4/1165 I am shopping for jib roller furling for my 22 Catalina. Any suggestions would be appreciated. The
popup hatch stuart22320 at 1:00am 04.09.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 21/2722 hi, can anyone post a picture or explain how the pop up main hatch is supported in the up position.

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Backstay adjuster (1) jssailem at 10:04am 08.19.21 I opted for the Wichard model ttps://marine.wichard.com/en/stainless-steel-hardware/rigging-adjuster
Dish Soap Rinsing DArcy at 9:52am 08.19.21 I like to use the foot pump for washing dishes, much easier to control how much water is used. When
Westerbeke 42b 4 cylinder engine manufacturer Maine Sail at 9:51am 08.19.21 Most are Mitsubishi but some larger models are Isuzu. Westerbeke however has a contractual agreement
Window unit air conditioner through quarter berth/lazarette wall? Don S/V ILLusion at 9:48am 08.19.21 Cheap - yes. Easy - yes. People do that. Remember to put on your noise canceling ear muffs, collect
Wooden DArcy at 9:35am 08.19.21 Here in Ottawa we have always had some schools that were specialized in certain areas. I went to an
RUNNING THROTTLE UP OUT OF GEAR SVEN MARTINEZ at 9:17am 08.19.21 I also had a Hunter 386 and now 46. To run the engine rpm out of gear you to depress the black rubb
RUNNING THROTTLE UP OUT OF GEAR SVEN MARTINEZ at 9:17am 08.19.21 Thanks all. The H356 has the same button. I ordered.
A few quick battery box questions (1) Bob S at 9:09am 08.19.21 I built my own battery box for six GC batteries. Just be sure to epoxy the inside of the box so it c
Newbie here with 1977 Hunter 27 sailermania at 8:56am 08.19.21 I posted a mod for the spreader lights for the 1977 27 Hunter....here is link: Hunter 27_75-84 Owner
Wooden Leeward Rail at 8:53am 08.19.21 (Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia) and I saw the decline in a
How to rig outhaul on O'Day 272? The manual doesn't show the outhaul. (7) Revolutionary at 8:47am 08.19.21 I've looked at the pics again on my Mac and it looks like ... a mess. That re-enforces my opinion
Removing 3M 4000 from aluminum window frames jeepbluetj at 8:46am 08.19.21 Debond Marine formula adhesive remover does indeed work but it's $$$. Denatured Alcohol works but ve
RUNNING THROTTLE UP OUT OF GEAR Alan Gomes at 8:43am 08.19.21 The GM Series Operation Manual, published by Yanmar, repeatedly refers to it as a "throttle." Ditto
Wooden Tedd at 8:38am 08.19.21 Books are cheap compared to equipping a machine shop classroom Good point. I'm sure that factored
RUNNING THROTTLE UP OUT OF GEAR markwbird at 8:36am 08.19.21 Some you pull the lever outward on its shaft and then in either direction for revs without gear. (
Wooden rgranger at 8:27am 08.19.21 And yet if you want a decent job it is trades and IT that seem to be the thing. Very true....
Need source for boat plumbing parts Dr. D at 8:17am 08.19.21
Wooden Leeward Rail at 8:03am 08.19.21 So little by little the trade curriculum eroded And yet if you want a decent job it is trades and
Wooden Tedd at 8:02am 08.19.21 I believe it was an unintended consequence of the "No Child Left Behind" policies enacted in the ea

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