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Starter wiring. Ed Schenck at 1:50am 05.13.06 Ask All Sailors 8/1955 Can anyone enlighten me on the actual wiring for a new "pre-engaged" starter on my new Yanmar 3YM30.
catalina 350 shower keevers at 3:31am 05.13.06 Big Boats 2/1247 has anyone had to replace the shower faucet hose on their 350? if you have,where did you get the hos
New Battery Charger installed Brian D at 5:10am 05.13.06 Ask All Sailors 3/902 Xantrex Truecharge 20+. Took 90 minutes to get the old charger out and the new one in. I still have
Painting picklefreek at 5:22am 05.13.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1040 Hi all. ABout ready to paint my O23. I know rolling should be done one way (up and down or side to
Mizzen Sailing Tips Alan Chipetine at 6:51am 05.13.06 Other Sailboats 1/796 I have been sailing for years, and I am in my second season as the proud owner of a beautiful 1975 4
Knot to use for Halyard or Spinnaker Sheet shackle sl22andre at 7:55am 05.13.06 Ask All Sailors 16/9811 whats the best knot to use for a halyard or topping lift or for spinnaker sheet shackles. I just or
No 120VAC Phil Warnken at 8:29am 05.13.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/914 My 1997 Catalina was hit by lightning at some time. The only apparent damage was fried instruments w
crew wanted forums Kerry13709 at 9:28am 05.13.06 Ask All Sailors 1/904 Sometime back someone listed a link to a site that listed boats needing crew, and crew needing boats
1997 Mac 25 bilge pump help hutera at 9:33am 05.13.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1105 Hello, I have a quick question and hope someone will help me figure out this problem that I'm hav
Water heater hookup Norm H at 10:46am 05.13.06 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1107 I recently bought a 1993 31' Beneteau with an 18hp FWC 2002 diesel engine.I am in the process of re
Looking for used Catalina 30 sails New Catalina guy at 11:07am 05.13.06 Mid-Size Boats 1/2512 HiDoes anyone know of used Standard Catalina 30 sails for sale. I am looking for the main and hea
Bent Harken Furler Terminal (1) Steve at 11:55am 05.13.06 Ask All Sailors 1/1591 I keep my boat on a mooring and last year during a stong blow the clevis pin was lost from my front
T-ball Fittings/Mast Stepping jandelbert at 10:05am 05.13.06 Smaller Boats 8/1941 I am the THRILLED new owner of a 1994 H26! I found a great deal in NJ. Drove up from Atlanta and h
rebed mast step Kevin at 1:56pm 05.13.06 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1271 I would like to rebed the mast step on my 1979 Oday 23. However, when I tried removing the 4 screws
New Columbia 30 Alan at 1:42pm 05.13.06 Ask All Sailors 0/964 Wonder if anyone has sailed the new Columbia 30? Looks like a great boat. From what I am reading it
CDI New Furler Coming - Question muised at 7:24pm 05.11.06 Ask All Sailors 10/1215 My CDI FF4 furler is in transit right now. I have read the installation manual on-line, and it reco
Cabin Cushions 1983 Catalina 30 al at 9:21pm 05.11.06 Mid-Size Boats 3/1296 Am planning to upgrade/replace all upholstery in Cabin ' Berth.. Any suggestions as to source ??
electric current / prop strut NYSail at 9:00pm 05.11.06 Ask All Sailors 18/1225 Hello all,I was changing my cutlass bearing on my P36-2 last weekend and charging my batteries at
Single Handed Racing Question - Which Boat To Buy? Michelle at 8:51pm 05.11.06 Ask All Sailors 6/2483 I crew (fordeck) on a 40' with a group of fine people. One day I want to purchase my own boat. This
Long Stuffingbox Hose Ralph18414 at 10:15pm 05.11.06 Ask All Sailors 3/1065 While servicing the stuffing box on my Pearson Wanderer for the first time (on the hard) I was appal

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There's a hole in my boat fred1diver at 2:32am 04.13.21
location of seatalk course computer sabbatical88 at 1:58am 04.13.21 Thanks everyone for the quick responses. Especially thanks to JimP for prompting me to look under th
Jib Hank Installation Joe at 1:41am 04.13.21 I read it just fine and found it to be a silly comment and who says MPH when discussing wind speed
Jib Hank Installation timlho at 9:18pm 04.12.21 DrJudyB is one of the most knowledgeable and respected contributors to our forum. Recommend you rer
Solar Panel Ron20324 at 9:14pm 04.12.21 I put two solar panels on my B323, connected to a 3-output controler. Each output goes to the batter
Not a good start to this season JRacer at 9:13pm 04.12.21 Oh, that does not look good. Sorry for your turmoil. Your insurance, their insurance and surveyor on
Jib Hank Installation Johnb at 8:46pm 04.12.21 "so I would not use them in winds over 15 mph" Huh? What's that in knots, hon? DrJudyB is one of
Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM (2) tylcole at 8:46pm 04.12.21 Have you checked the continuity of the wire between the alternator and the gauge? Yes, I get the
Electric Head Recommendation Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:43pm 04.12.21 I'd use Raritan SaniFlex hose RaritanSaniFlex hose toilet discharge and tank pumpout line, all of wh
Well, that was surprising! Ralph Johnstone at 8:40pm 04.12.21 I may be relatively new to sailboats, but I'm fairly confident that I made the right decision here.
Motor mount size question timlho at 8:27pm 04.12.21 Hi, could you please share the measurements for the mount so I could make one please? :) I mean j
Motor mount size question timlho at 8:26pm 04.12.21 I've located a motor mount for my H170 (I've never had one) but it's salvaged from a H146. Before I
Well, that was surprising! Will Gilmore at 8:26pm 04.12.21 I'm fairly confident that I made the right decision here. You did. -Will (Dragonfly)
Motor mount size question timlho at 8:25pm 04.12.21 Ok, Ive found that this is the only motor mount setup that will work for the 140, so Im going to buy
Not a good start to this season Will Gilmore at 8:23pm 04.12.21 Huge bummer. I know how you feel. Sorry there isn't more I can do, but sympathize with you. -Will
Not a good start to this season Ralph Johnstone at 8:16pm 04.12.21 Notify your insurance adjuster yesterday and then seek the knowledge of the appropriate skills after
Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM JoeWhite at 8:08pm 04.12.21 Thanks Tom, that makes sense.
Engine Mounts Replacements JoeWhite at 8:06pm 04.12.21 I discovered that excessive engine vibration was caused by cracked alternator bracket on m35b univer
Swivel hoist rings for jacklines instead of pad eyes? thinwater at 8:01pm 04.12.21 I've been reading a bunch of forums/blogs/etc. with an eye to installing jacklines on our '84 Hunte
Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM Tom J at 7:59pm 04.12.21 I am curious if anyone has measured the alternator current output at 2000 RPM. This is also display

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