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Engine or Shaft Vibration Brad Hoff at 1:05pm 08.01.06 Big Boats 12/1846 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 5/2096 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 3/2752 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 0/980 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 5/818 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 3/2355 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 2/1575 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 7/1153 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 7/1001 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 2/987 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 0/948 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 2/1554 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 2/1844 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 1/914 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 21/3503 there are times we sail with only the genoa; should we set the fairleads in the same way as we do wi
Accessing the fresh water pump JoeR at 3:06am 08.02.06 Bigger Boats 3/1453 Does anyone have any suggestions about getting to the fresh water pump on an Oday 28? Mine is in th
what boat should I buy Ashleen at 3:11am 08.02.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/908 I recently finished my basic cruising cert and I will be buying a boat within a year. I have two sm
Hey Brian (and Steph!) Captain Bob at 3:34am 08.02.06 Smaller Boats 13/1338 There is a gal over on L'A that is looking at a Pearson 28 in StA and is looking for advice. Maybe s
O'DAY24 and pointing ability jeff at 3:38am 08.02.06 Ask An Oday Owner 8/880 looking to purchase an O'day 240..can someone talk a little about their pointing ability?..I realize
Gasket Seal for Pop Tops, Hatches Etc (1) John S at 4:08am 08.02.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1568 I was looking for an effective way to close up my boat since I will be traveling to known misquito t

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Johnson Boat Works SM 6 Scow dLj at 3:56pm 07.22.21 I used to sail scows in the mid west. Don't know your specific boat. But hey ask away... All good!
Yanmar 2GM Charles Erwin at 3:24pm 07.22.21 Sailor Sue - if you do that the water will pass to the mixing elbow both via the overflow and thro
Mast step for ODay 272LE Revolutionary at 3:22pm 07.22.21 Hi! I do not have photos on hand but I can take some when I go to my boat this weekend. You will
Yanmar 2GM Sailor Sue at 3:07pm 07.22.21 I'd be tempted to pull the thermostat out and run the engine without for a bit to see if it still ov
Fuel Filters SV At Last at 3:06pm 07.22.21
Prop shaft bearing size for Beneteau 350 pishnuke at 3:05pm 07.22.21 Measure the shaft diameter. The first number on each of the part descriptions is the shaft diame
Yanmar 2GM visegrip at 3:04pm 07.22.21 In this motor - the thermostat (motor cold) forces water to pass directly to the mixing elbow. When
Yanmar 2GM Charles Erwin at 3:00pm 07.22.21 In this motor - the thermostat (motor cold) forces water to pass directly to the mixing elbow. When
Boom bolt rope slot size ? Leeward Rail at 2:26pm 07.22.21 Thank you ! Nice info. Where did you find that ? I don't remember seeing that drawing before.
Boom bolt rope slot size ? (1) Gene Neill at 2:24pm 07.22.21 Looks like 9/16"?
Yanmar 2GM visegrip at 2:20pm 07.22.21 to answer your question, yes you engine expells water even if the thermostat doesn't open if you h
Yanmar 2GM Blitz at 2:17pm 07.22.21 to answer your question, yes you engine expells water even if the thermostat doesn't open if you h
My 2003 Beneteau 411 shower floor drain is stop up. Does anyone know where the valve is located to release the water. My subpump does work. Mike M. at 2:06pm 07.22.21 Follow the hose from under the floor to the strainer that looks like this from there it goes to the
Mast step for ODay 272LE StanleyJ at 1:53pm 07.22.21 Hi! I do not have photos on hand but I can take some when I go to my boat this weekend. You will
Catalina Outboards Motor Flush Gene Neill at 1:30pm 07.22.21 How much fuel did you carry on your long trips ? The tank holds six gallons, which is usually eno
San Pedro to Two Harbors in a 19' Mariner Kings Gambit at 1:29pm 07.22.21
Beneteau First 35s5 Cabin Dinette Table sail sfbay at 1:26pm 07.22.21 Interesting as this has been a popular issue ........not having a salon table in newly purchased use
HX870 VS HX890 DSC Question sail sfbay at 1:23pm 07.22.21 ......Can someone please address the question of whether the 890 is preferable to the 870?..........
Bug Pants stephen_i_w at 12:47pm 07.22.21 Yes, bug pants help. I purchased an entire bug suit on Amazon. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/
Pre 1995 Catalina Boats Companionway Screech sail sfbay at 12:34pm 07.22.21 mholzmann..........thanks for sharing!! I also came across your 2017 post here Stop Screeching Comp

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