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Adding batteries Bill at 4:47am 11.13.05 Big Boats 1/1008 I currently have 2 batteries in the manufactures "battery box" under the end dinette seat in the mai
injector change nick8481 at 4:12am 11.13.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1237 I have an Oceanis 321 with Volvo-Penta engine type MD-2030. I have to replace the injector nozzles a
Ports (again) Nereussailor at 3:31am 11.13.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/943 I know that this subject has come up a million times but I never really heard an answer. I want to r
adjustable backstay Bob14122 at 2:49am 11.13.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1679 In one of my other forum questions I asked if an adjustable backstay is advantagous.My stock backst
Shaft or propellor noise, coolant leakage outside? Sjoerd van der Maaden at 2:15am 11.13.05 Hallberg-Rassy 1/1788 Dear all,I've recently bougt an HR38, built in '82. During our first trip I noticed that under som
Stern Rail Jerry21707 at 1:52am 11.13.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1228 I would like to upgrade my 26S "Classic" with stern rails. I have found several sources for the mate
What Percent Genoa Robert Ferraro at 1:39am 11.13.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1323 It is time for a new Genoa for our Beneteau First 32 and we are debating which size to buy: a 150%,
Solar Panel wired wrong? Wayne at 12:54am 11.13.05 Big Boats 4/682 My battery selector switch was wired wrong from the factory. (House 1 shows for starter battery) I p
Icebox Moody Buccaneer at 12:15am 11.13.05 Catalina 30 0/1083 I have C30 hull #10, built in 1975.The icebox was front opening, located aft in the galley on the
Fiberglass discoloration Joe Turner at 11:48pm 11.12.05 Smaller Boats 1/1009 My 23 year old Hunter 22 is showing some discoloration in the interior fiberglass. The best descrip
Macgregor 25 Brian at 11:10pm 11.12.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1231 I am considering buying a 1980 Macgregor 25. It is a project boat but the hull and rigging seem to b
Latex House Paint Bottom? Joe at 10:34pm 11.12.05 Ask All Sailors 11/1615 Heard a story about a seasoned sailor who slapped a coat of latex house paint each spring on the bot
which life jacket wayne at 10:19pm 11.12.05 Ask All Sailors 12/1434 I need to upgrade my life jacket as i will be doing some coastal and offshore sailing.I am looking
Boarding ladder and hatch covering CaptainNorman at 9:57pm 11.12.05 Smaller Boats 4/917 I just bought a 1987 Hunter 23.The owner handed me the key and said he was leaving EVERYTHING, whic
Easy bottom paint John D3181 at 9:31pm 11.12.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1047 My fiberglass boat is on a freshwater lake thru the summer months then trailered to my shop for the
Do It Yourself Shrink Was Easy Phil at 8:47pm 11.12.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1160 $550.00 last season. $150.00 this season. Why? We did it ourself. A 3 hour project for 2 people. N
lectrasan yvonne at 7:06pm 11.12.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1265 I have a hunter 44 deck saloon, it has two heads. I would like to fit a Lectrasan unit but the dista
Cataqlina 27 keel bolt repair don6261 at 3:09pm 11.12.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/752 I repair Cat 27 lead keel bolts. I have a problem with the aft pair of keel bolts . I drill and tap
Tiller Pilot recommendation for Monsun Chris Gratham at 1:39pm 11.12.05 Hallberg-Rassy 6/3349 Hi All,We have just converted from hydraulic wheel steering back to the tiller. Can any owners reco
How to get your kid high yks BobW at 12:27pm 11.12.05 Ask All Sailors 9/1185 Our Windex corroded through and fell off so I talked my oldest son into letting me winch him up the*

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Propane heater jssailem at 4:54pm 11.15.20 Understandable. We each set the priorities we want to meet. Some are easy some difficult and some no
Propane heater MikeHoncho at 4:52pm 11.15.20 You could go with a all propane boat, outboard, cooktop and Bbq. This will eliminate multiple fuels
Autopilot for 30T MikeHoncho at 4:48pm 11.15.20 The wear and tear issues are why I went with the CPT. Got it out for the first time today. Just moto
Engine Power Issue Tom J at 4:45pm 11.15.20 I found the pump but my mechanic is now booked for quite a while on a big job. Has anyone in the g
Autopilot for 30T Tally Ho at 4:42pm 11.15.20 I took my ~ 30 year old ST4000+ wheel pilot apart this week, including the gear box. Have to say I
Propane heater Tedd at 4:41pm 11.15.20 @jssailem : My first choice is a diesel inboard and a diesel heater. But trailerability is a non-neg
Hot restarts gettinthere at 4:38pm 11.15.20 I think I found the issue. A multi pin connector for the wiring harness had some corrosion inside. I
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Mainstay issues - what type of furling system do I have? Tally Ho at 4:23pm 11.15.20 My CDI furler is 30 years old. The stay may be shot, it the furler should be salvageable unless i
Replacement feathering prop Ken13559 at 4:19pm 11.15.20 How about Kiwi Feathering Prop? Adjusting pitch can be easily done underwater. Ken Y
Mainstay issues - what type of furling system do I have? justsomeguy at 4:17pm 11.15.20 Is there a life expectancy on these? The head stay's life expectancy has certainly been exceeded.
Mainstay issues - what type of furling system do I have? Gary Ryan at 4:02pm 11.15.20 Is there a life expectancy on these? The reason I ask....our boat is a 2002 and pretty sure the sys
Coupling back on prop shaft Dubo at 3:53pm 11.15.20 The coupling uses an interference fit - I used a split coupling which I was able to tap on with the
Hot restarts JoeWhite at 3:50pm 11.15.20 In my case, it was the started button itself. Replacing it solved the intermittent problem.
Stuck Prop On Shaft dmax at 2:52pm 11.15.20 Whatfiero1 said: "I wouldn't want to put anything between prop and shaft to keep a good electric bon
Potagannissing Bay DArcy at 2:51pm 11.15.20 If the border opens up you might want to check out the North Channel (North of Manitoulin Island). T
Vend�e Globe? shemandr at 2:41pm 11.15.20
Mainstay issues - what type of furling system do I have? DrJudyB at 2:40pm 11.15.20 Clearly an older Profurl.
Stuck Prop On Shaft Davidasailor26 at 2:32pm 11.15.20 I wouldn't want to put anything between prop and shaft to keep a good electric bond to boat to avoi

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