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leaks on 1997 37.6 randy18488 at 7:34am 07.17.06 Big Boats 8/1488 I have been trying to find a leak on the cabin buy the hatch area all the way down to the mast. I ha
Yanmar starter switch. UKGreg at 8:21am 07.17.06 Big Boats 8/6643 Have a great deal of trouble starting my Yanmar 27hp 3GM engine. The starter button does not seem to
Thread Tracker Problem Roy Mosteller at 8:21am 07.17.06 Ask All Sailors 0/925 Phil - Commencing last Friday every post I have added to my HOW Thread Tracker have added in duplic
head flush UKGreg at 8:16am 07.17.06 Big Boats 6/953 Can a regular sea water flush head be swapped over to flush with fresh water?Believe some large new
Gel coat cracks. Bill Niessen at 8:02am 07.17.06 Big Boats 2/1013 My Hunter Legend has several gel coat cracks where the combing meets the cabin house. My question is
in mast mainsail furling maintentance Frank at 7:47am 07.17.06 Big Boats 1/1385 Any tips on regular maintenance for the inmast furling mainsail on the C350? Is there any lubricati
Logistics of Bottom Paint Ed at 10:44am 07.17.06 Ask All Sailors 6/978 I was quoted $1300 for prep and two rolled layers of Pettit Trinidad, so I begged off. They estimate
Sea anchor's cockneyboy at 10:40am 07.17.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1328 Hi, When I get my new Mac 26M next month I would like to do some overnight trip,s. Has anyone ever u
Raymarine ST7000+ autopilot installation Second Wind21298 at 10:37am 07.17.06 Big Boats 1/1844 I just purchased a 2007 Hunter 41DS. I would like to install a Raymarine ST7000+ autopilot system.
Australian Build Westsail 33 Peter Holz at 12:08pm 07.17.06 Other Sailboats 0/2668 I has come to my attention the denial of Australian build Westsail by some Westsail experts. Westsai
SF Bay Cal Rendezvous - "Caltopia" - 9-10 Sept. (1) James Williams at 12:24pm 07.17.06 Cal 5/731
Leaky Holding Tank Ted C at 1:01pm 07.17.06 Big Boats 9/982 1991 P42, crack or hole discovered in bottom of 35 gallon holding tank (has not been rempved yet) An
Engine temperature for a Westerbeke 30 RAD at 11:57am 07.17.06 Ask All Sailors 3/2215 After a couple of years of ownership of my W30 Westerbeke it has never over heated but the gauge's f
problem with mast bend on H22 Pete at 11:49am 07.17.06 Smaller Boats 7/1057 I'm having one heck of a problem trying to get the proper mast bend on my mast. I've meticulusly fol
balancing boat while sailing upwind gary nelms at 1:11pm 07.17.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/978 We get pretty windy conditions here. When sailing with whitecaps and up, I wrestle the wheel and hav
Good online (or local to the SF Bay) chandlery whyiwork at 1:06pm 07.17.06 Ask All Sailors 3/1115 I am trying to replace my winch handle holder with an exact match to my old one (so as to avoid dril
Leak on floor near ice chest hightower at 1:59pm 07.17.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1647 1. We sail frequently mostly weekends. Every time we open the boat up for a sail, I find a leak on f
12volt icon definition Mike Hollingsworth at 3:07pm 07.17.06 Bavaria 3/1839 As a new owner of a 1999 38 Ocean, I'm excited about meeting all of the other Bavaria owners at the
Sailors in SE michigan;looking to crew & host mike M. at 2:43pm 07.17.06 Trailer Sailors 2/1339 my 3rd boat purchased 3 months ago; 1977 cat.22 - updated lots, took up for sail"trials" in grand tr
Looking for sailing pals in southeast michigan mike m. at 2:24pm 07.17.06 Ask All Sailors 0/945 Recently bought a Catalina 22, took it up to grand traverse bay and now really missthat place(Grac

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What do you use for fire extingushers?? MikeHoncho at 9:39am 06.02.21 As stated previously, I would not carry a B-C extinguisher over a ABC on a boat unless it was a supp
First Contact! (What are the rules after being hit by another boat?) Justin_NSA at 9:39am 06.02.21 I don't race, but I would think the other boat should have been reported. Not only did they get away
First Contact! (What are the rules after being hit by another boat?) cb32863 at 9:36am 06.02.21 Seeing as you did not protest there is nothing that can be done except you and the boat owner workin
Yanmar 2GM20F strong exhaust odor ManicFarmer at 9:35am 06.02.21 I am a few years late to this thread but I am having this exact same issue. Purchased my 1990 Hunte
Another Electrical Question (speakers) (4) Maine Sail at 9:31am 06.02.21 Speaker wattage ratings are for the most part irrelevant and also very often bold faced lies. With c
Questions Regarding Freshwater Pump (1) sail sfbay at 9:22am 06.02.21 ............ Is this replacement as "simple" as finding a new pump that is compatible with my freshw
Traveler Bar replacement -- Has anyone succeeded? LakeShark at 9:16am 06.02.21
Changing Hoses, Catalina 320! jssailem at 8:57am 06.02.21 Way to go Ward... Helping a friend. That will give you points somewhere.
Window gaskets jssailem at 8:54am 06.02.21 where to get OEM-ish window seals? You might try an RV store. The windows used on many boats are s
Sirius21 allan5530 at 8:45am 06.02.21 Thanks, I'll do that :)
Another Electrical Question (speakers) higgs at 8:18am 06.02.21 Your speakers will warn you before you blow them. If you crank it up to the point where the sound i
What do you use for fire extingushers?? sail sfbay at 8:16am 06.02.21 What is the content of the B-C extinguisher? Great question!!..........BC fire extinguishers contai
Raytheon ST6000+ Auto Pilot JamesG161 at 8:06am 06.02.21 Check your private messages. Jim...
Raytheon ST6000+ Auto Pilot JamesG161 at 8:01am 06.02.21 The control panel was working fine It is the Button Locations and Layout that determines the metho
Raytheon ST6000+ Auto Pilot kippseidl at 7:58am 06.02.21 I have a chain but will check the tension. Thanks
Assess my Z-Spar mast (H23) jBlaze3000 at 7:55am 06.02.21 ^^^Based on this post it appears I have too much bend (not rake) and tightening the cap shrouds will
How to use a D-shackle mooring senang at 7:53am 06.02.21 This is the one I have for these occasions. An incredible mecanism. gtAvL__eXGo
Sirius21 sail sfbay at 7:34am 06.02.21 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new sailboat!! Suggest doing a search on "Sirius 2
Odd Discharge AwwShucks at 7:33am 06.02.21
Universal M25-XP Overheat Issue JRT at 7:32am 06.02.21 I had a similar issue the first time I changed my impeller, my overheat was always the impeller. Al

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