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Rudder thread MrBill_ftl at 9:49am 08.01.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1004 anyone read this thread on trl sailor?looks like centerboard models mostly? comments?http://bbs
Javelin Restoration JBB20755 at 10:06am 08.01.06 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1170 I am restoring a mid 70's Javelin. I am guessing at the age based on the hull color. It is a harve
170 problems Jim at 10:52am 08.01.06 Day Sailers 9/1161 I have a 2004 170. Its my first sailboat and I've really enjoyed sailing it. I've had two problems,
First Boat-- Catalina 16.5 frostgfx at 11:31am 08.01.06 Other Sailboats 0/3361 I am considering purchase of a used Catalina 16.5 as my first sailboat, primarily to single hand or
Wind Instrument Dan Johnson at 12:55pm 08.01.06 Big Boats 6/4017 Had my rigger bring down the no-longer-working mast head sender unit for my Standard Horizon wind in
Engine or Shaft Vibration Brad Hoff at 1:05pm 08.01.06 Big Boats 12/1547 Yesterday while motorsailing, I had a bad knocking noise while motoring and heeling to port. The noi
compression post Oday 22 Bayard8035 at 1:27pm 08.01.06 Day Sailers 5/1797 Just bought a trailer, which happened to have an Oday 22 on it; it seems to be in fair condition, bu
Rigging issues J. McDougall at 4:27pm 08.01.06 C&C 3/2446 I just purchased a c and c that was sitting in someone's yard for forever. I know next to nothing a
Differences in 331 Model years jane5097 at 10:24pm 08.01.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/855 Does any one know what changes were made between the 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 models on the 331?
Refer Question PrincessoftheLake at 10:39pm 08.01.06 Big Boats 5/710 I am having a problem with my Adler Barbour refrigeration. We have owned our 1985 Hubter 34 for 3 y
Old Schaefer Free Flying Furler Steve Braverman at 11:19pm 08.01.06 Ask All Sailors 3/2211 I just picked up this old furler unit for not much money. I am looking for an inexpensive way to mak
Loose wiring in mast eisjeff at 10:50pm 08.01.06 Catalina 30 2/1318 It sounds like the wiring from the lights and electronics mounted on my mast is loose inside my mast
Online boat electrical system resource? jviss at 12:05am 08.02.06 Ask All Sailors 7/1046 Does anyone have a pointer to a really good online reference for boat electrics, in particular, char
Refrigerator improvements???? George Kosta at 1:10am 08.02.06 Big Boats 7/894 Has anyone made improvements to the freezer/refrigerator? Mine keeps frosting up everyday . I have t
309 saschiff at 1:09am 08.02.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/917 Are there any 309 owners willing to share their experiences with this new model?
Hurricane Prep Warren Milberg at 1:33am 08.02.06 Ask All Sailors 0/905 BoatUS has recently updated and posted its latest hurricane preparation guide. See link. Whether y
back pressure cuases joker to turn inside out Terry Adams at 2:01am 08.02.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1391 I have a raritan head that when pumped either in the wet or the dry mode develops a pressure down st
simrad wheel pilot belt replacement Richard19068 at 2:09am 08.02.06 Ask All Sailors 2/1810 Can anyone give me a walk-through to inspecting/replacing the belt on a WP-30. I can't see how to ta
Cascade Lake, Annual Parrot Head get together (1) John S at 2:12am 08.02.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/851 Last weekend the local sailing group, the Southern Idadaho Sailing Association, got together to cele
fairlead settings mortyd at 2:37am 08.02.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 21/2842 there are times we sail with only the genoa; should we set the fairleads in the same way as we do wi

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Yanmar 3GM30F tough starting (runs well) (1) mnmpizza at 9:40am 01.08.21 Could it go here?
MSD portapotty and resale value on a trailer sailor LakeShark at 9:36am 01.08.21 My C22 had the MSD setup for the porta potti put in by a PO. I would not do it as we use the V Bert
Yanmar 3GM30F tough starting (runs well) (1) Claude L.-Auger at 9:30am 01.08.21 On the Yanmar 2QM15 there is a removable plug that is covers a port made for the Thermostart. It is
MSD portapotty and resale value on a trailer sailor Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:30am 01.08.21 Weight. Although this varies, they typically hold over 5 gallons when full. I cannot lift what will
Battery Switches Ron20324 at 9:28am 01.08.21 ... i have much the same setup as you. i had a cell go badin one of the house bank batteries which i
MSD portapotty and resale value on a trailer sailor Leeward Rail at 9:26am 01.08.21 After reading all the comments to the thread, it's pretty obvious that non of y'all know the first
New Owner O'Day 23 Jay Chase at 9:22am 01.08.21
Another gremlin (bug) with B&G Touch CP, SH GX2200, and Raymarine i70 speed display mermike at 9:12am 01.08.21 This is similar to my setup which works fine. I have a garmin CP but the same radio. AIS shows on
Another gremlin (bug) with B&G Touch CP, SH GX2200, and Raymarine i70 speed display mermike at 9:02am 01.08.21 I believe you DO want to turn it off in the radio and not disconnect the feed from radio to keep th
Goiot Portlight ID sail sfbay at 8:55am 01.08.21 Suggest contacting Goiot with year and dimensions to confirm the model. http://goiot-systems.com/en
Hatch insignia? Identify old hatches? sail sfbay at 8:51am 01.08.21 I think that is from Goiot. .................... Bingo!! Same question on this thread. https://ww
Hatch insignia? Identify old hatches? dLj at 8:47am 01.08.21 I think that is from Goiot. It looks very much like the ones on my C&C that I just sent off to a co
Hatch insignia? Identify old hatches? Br3nt at 8:39am 01.08.21 I think that is from Goiot. It looks very much like the ones on my C&C that I just sent off to a com
Hatch insignia? Identify old hatches? sail sfbay at 8:34am 01.08.21 The year and photo of the entire hatch would also help identify the hatch. Below are two guides on
Eye Splice double-braid thinwater at 8:28am 01.08.21 Not having the test equipment, I think it would be interesting to test and get definitive data. I
MSD portapotty and resale value on a trailer sailor thinwater at 8:17am 01.08.21 Technically you are absolutely correct, but functionally, for me, not so much. Others will feel diff
New to me Hunter 26 clean/refit (3) Thaniel at 8:14am 01.08.21 Sorry for lots of frequent posts. But if I try to do a big summary I forget what I did and when and
Hatch insignia? Identify old hatches? dlochner at 8:00am 01.08.21 Could be an old Lewmar hatch. The inside handle looks similar to current designs and the frame looks
In-Mast Furling Outhaul replacement line KZW at 8:00am 01.08.21 Catalina Direct says 5/16, 70 ft. But I don't know if that is for the Genoa or Main. https://www.ca
Yanmar 3GM30F tough starting (runs well) MikeHoncho at 7:47am 01.08.21

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