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170 problems Jim at 10:52am 08.01.06 Day Sailers 9/1440 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 0/3612 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 6/4491 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 12/1846 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 0/981 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 7/1002 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 2/988 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 2/1555 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 21/3505 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 8/910 I recently finished my basic cruising cert and I will be buying a boat within a year. I have two sm

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Missing daggerboard DougM at 6:10am 07.24.21
Transport Costs? kloudie1 at 6:09am 07.24.21 Sail it ?
Aging Diesel Fuel shank at 6:01am 07.24.21 Thanks everyone. I guess I'm just more used to gasoline and how it deteriorates and gums up an engin
Change the filter on a Beneteau 51.1 AC Davidasailor26 at 5:54am 07.24.21 Do you know what kind and size the AC units are? Our Cruisair 16K unit has a thin screen that slide
Yanmar 2GM visegrip at 5:53am 07.24.21 Hi Vicegrip. In the future be aware that you can simply make most of your own gaskets (except head g
Yanmar 2GM garymalmgren at 5:51am 07.24.21 Hi Vicegrip. In the future be aware that you can simply make most of your own gaskets (except head g
Aging Diesel Fuel DougM at 5:43am 07.24.21 I too am up North in Michigan and haul out annually for winter storage. I have been averaging 5 gall
Got the mast up! kappykaplan at 5:37am 07.24.21 Good job!
Boom bolt rope slot size ? Gene Neill at 5:31am 07.24.21 Thank you ! Nice info. Where did you find that ? I don't remember seeing that drawing before. Pa
Cat 22 OEM Rudder Gene Neill at 5:28am 07.24.21 I sold mine on Craigslist for $400 including a new tiller. It was a kickup model in very good shape.
Transport Costs? DougM at 5:25am 07.24.21 That seems to be high, but that may be because the hauler is restricted from traveling through Canad
Catalina 30 exact dimensions for boat slip michigansailor at 5:19am 07.24.21
Yanmar 2GM visegrip at 5:02am 07.24.21 Could be air bubble keeping thermostat out of coolant. Burp. I burped it at all the hose connection
2004 Hunter 33 high temp alarm Scott B at 4:53am 07.24.21 I have a 2005 Hunter and have the overheating issue at >3000 rpm. Checked with the mechanic who ser
Yanmar 2GM RoyS at 4:18am 07.24.21 Could be air bubble keeping thermostat out of coolant. Burp.
San Juan 26 centreboard Chales D at 3:32am 07.24.21 Charles here. 1975 san juan 26 center board. Picked mine up last year. The centerboard was stuck in
Funny Friday!!! (1) jssailem at 10:17pm 07.23.21 196480
Funny Friday!!! Sailavie1 at 10:00pm 07.23.21 She probably does not have a belly button. Run!!
Any problems with sailing a 2.92 feet draft winged keel on the Great South Bay on Long Island NY sailbears at 9:47pm 07.23.21 2.92 foot draft is perfectly fine on the Great South Bay. I've been sailing there for over 40 years
Sudden fresh water pumping issues JamesG161 at 9:39pm 07.23.21 Jim, why an upside orientation? I looked at his picture and thought the strainer was pointed upwar

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