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Bilge pump location Ned Bancroft at 11:34pm 06.15.06 Bigger Boats 1/1030 Just got '78 O'Day 30 in great shape, but can't find bilge pump. Also, it has an alcohol stove and i
Fixed Skylight BrianW at 2:01am 06.16.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/987 The side fixed skylight located in the head of my H26 broke. Does anyone know if the skylight lens i
Running new electric line for Radio& pumps Bill at 12:56am 06.16.06 Ask All Sailors 5/898 Can I use standard electrical wire 10,12,14 or is there a special wire for marine useI don't want t
What are practical options to improve tank vents b393capt at 4:49am 06.16.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1374 I have a new Beneteau 393, I keep it in a slip. From the start I have used the Raritan KO product, b
Rebedding Stanchion Posts Dwayne Hillier at 3:17am 06.16.06 Ask All Sailors 8/1277 Hi, I am about to install the remaining stanchion posts today. I installed the Bow Sprit a few days
Hitachi 55 Charging time Jared at 5:56am 06.16.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/1116 Does anyone know how to figure how long it takes the standard Yanmar 3GM30F alternator (Hitachi 55 I
Yanmar Exhaust elbow Don at 6:17am 06.16.06 Ask All Sailors 6/1113 Fred mentioned in the previous post on this that he had his elbow treated by Jethot with a ceramic t
universal m25 tach fluctuates fastfr8r at 6:44am 06.16.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1872 I have a Universal M25 that runs like a top, but the tach fluctuates almost all the time, usually in
6Volt Battery question Bob F at 7:10am 06.16.06 Ask All Sailors 13/1021 As I decide how to replace my house batteries, I'm condsidering 6V batteries. I see that the Trojon
Sink not draining chief14326 at 8:44am 06.16.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/885 Any reason for the galley sinks not to drain? I just launched a week ago and I was commssioning my w
tach fluctuates fastfr8r at 6:51am 06.16.06 Bigger Boats 0/983 I have a Universal M25 in my O'Day 35 that runs like a top, but the tach fluctuates almost all the t
Jib Hoisting jaydog5000 at 10:31am 06.16.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1051 I have recently purchased a 1985 Catalina 30. She came rigged and I am no trying to figure out how
Tropical Storm and Sailing Bill at 10:59am 06.16.06 Ask All Sailors 0/988 Two Boats in trouble:Press Release Date: June 15, 2006Contact: Petty Officer Lisa Hennings(617)
Trailer wanted WindChaser at 11:14am 06.16.06 Seidelmann 0/1212 Anyone know where we can get a trailer to move our boat? Looking to move it from Texas to Virginia a
Idle adjustment for an 18hp Volvo Norm H at 11:25am 06.16.06 Ask All Sailors 6/1199 I have a 1993 18hp Volvo diesel model 2002 engine.I am trying to figure out how to adjust the idle.
Intermittent Knot Meter Paddle Wheel Sensor Al - s/v Persephone at 11:29am 06.16.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1002 I just returned from a 5 day cruise up the coast and back. It was delightful except for one thing
Swing Keel Position While Anchored Out synchronicity at 11:47am 06.16.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/2602 I am directly interested interested in how this applies to the Mac 21,but suspect that it may be si
Buying an O'Day 27+ tmack at 2:53pm 06.16.06 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1000 I currently sail an O'DAy 22 and I am thinking about buying a 1976 27'. It's in good shape. A couple
26x Lazy Jacks and Mainsail KevS at 5:35pm 06.16.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/964 I have lazy jacks currently supporting the boom, with no topping lift. On raising the mainsail the l
Atomic 4 oil Mike at 10:04pm 06.14.06 Mid-Size Boats 2/994 Have an atomic 4, gas motor. What weight oil and types are being recommended? The manual says 30 wei

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Acetone a safe cleaner? (1) rgranger at 7:24am 04.19.21 For fenders I use this... turns yellow and then rinces right off with a little water. Fenders lo
Acetone a safe cleaner? sail sfbay at 7:23am 04.19.21 In case you are interested Taylor Made's recommendation on cleaning vinyl fenders: "We recommend cle
This is crazy DArcy at 7:18am 04.19.21 I really enjoyed following Paul Larsen's persuit of the world speed sailing record. As an engineer I
1980 O day 30 hull problems dlochner at 7:15am 04.19.21 You'll need to take the mast down or find another way to support the deck. The compression post will
Hunter 29.5 shroud question shemandr at 7:13am 04.19.21 I had a similar problem with my H356 lower diagonals. I never did figure it out. It didn't seem to
Acetone a safe cleaner? RoyS at 7:08am 04.19.21 Someone mentioned that cleaning fenders is similar to cleaning rub rail. For what it is worth, the b
Pelican life line clasp Justin_NSA at 6:52am 04.19.21 Mike, I'm replacing my pelican hooks with Johnson overcenter pelican hooks. I'm taking an old one to
Pelican life line clasp Project_Mayhem at 6:47am 04.19.21 Buy a small assortment of fine thread nuts from the hardware store to verify size. Alternatively you
cleaning a marine head fred1diver at 6:43am 04.19.21
cleaning a marine head Project_Mayhem at 6:43am 04.19.21 I upgraded an old MSD on my boat with a new one along with new lines. Cost was about $240. I already
Zeppelin RIBS sail sfbay at 6:37am 04.19.21 You can find Severn dinghys for sale here: Severn Boats Dinghy Boats for sale (smartmarineguide.com)
oday 25 cabin top repair Project_Mayhem at 6:32am 04.19.21 EVA foam is yet another option for covering up a repair
O'Day 222 Solar Panel Mount (1) Project_Mayhem at 6:12am 04.19.21 If it was me, I think I would do two smaller panels mounted to the outside of the rails. When needed
This is crazy RobChichester at 6:12am 04.19.21 I understand racing and the obvious need for speed, if not tactics as well. However, my pleasure co
Keel Bolts corroding fast Hunter 22' ('81) SeaTR at 6:09am 04.19.21 BTW--The swing keel on this boat is NOT cast iron. I have the exact same configuration swing keel (1
1980 O day 30 hull problems dschierl at 6:01am 04.19.21 Thank you. The only problem I see to fix it is the mast is going to sit right over some of the place
1980 O day 30 hull problems dlochner at 5:56am 04.19.21 This is not simply a cosmetic issue. The plywood is structural and is likely saturated. When plywood
Lubricant for impeller Justin_NSA at 5:44am 04.19.21 choosy sailors choose glycerin ! :thumbup:
Lubricant for impeller Maine Sail at 5:40am 04.19.21 Glycerin is what the impeller manufacturers suggest and ship many impellers with. Dirt cheap at any
Acetone a safe cleaner? Knotallthere at 5:34am 04.19.21 if you're looking to clean the rub rail I suggest trying a magic eraser works wonders on lifelines a

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