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Electric oil change pump Mike Oldak at 5:33pm 12.16.20 Engines and Propulsion 17/1960 I'm on my xth blue hand pump oil changer. The last time was exhausting even though the oil was hot.
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Do I need a main downhaul? H26 joecool911 at 2:50pm 12.16.20 Smaller Boats 23/2275 I am planning all the projects for when the mast comes down for the first time... With a new mainsa
An intro and a question dsmoll at 7:35am 12.16.20 Ask All Sailors 39/4487
Hunter 18. billwnc at 3:43am 12.16.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/967 What size is the plastic drain line on my Hunter 18.5? I need to replace it since mine has sprung a
Should I lubricate my rudder post? Driftin II at 2:43am 12.16.20 Mid-Size Boats 3/1381 I'm a rookie owner of a 85 Catalina 30T. I pulled my rudder this fall to do some blister repair over
Newport 27 Hatch Badfishtoo at 4:51pm 12.15.20 Newport 5/1266 We are looking to repair or replace our companions way hatch. We are in the SF Bay area.
Oceanis 38; Calibrating fuel sending unit Uppiano at 3:42pm 12.15.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1087
Hunter 216 Bungee Chord On Rudder Pod (1) Mike216 at 2:29pm 12.15.20 Smaller Boats 11/1785 Does anyone know what is the purpose of the blue bungee chord on the rudder pod? Mine is missing on
picking a new sail - help Dil at 9:02am 12.15.20 Ask All Sailors 15/2034 I am looking to purchase new sails for my Hunter 30T, I am a weekend cruiser for now I dont race hav
Escrow service for personal boat sale? Sailfanatic at 7:57am 12.15.20 Ask All Sailors 15/7522 Has anyone had an actual experience using an escrow service, whether an attorney, title company, ban
Beneteau 331 Replacement Bow Pulpit Wright59 at 7:43pm 12.14.20 Parts Search 2/727 Where can I locate replacement a replacement bow pulpit for my Beneteau 331 ?
Moving chainplates outboard Angus Fleming at 1:53pm 12.14.20 The Cherubini Hunters 17/2587 Hi all, I was reading the replies to joe28532 's leaking chainplates problem and don't want to hijac
Finding Beneteau 473 / Documentation Number Kay Cee at 9:46am 12.14.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/910 Some years ago, we chartered a Beneteau 473 in Antigua. It was a lovely boat and trip. Now, trying t
Prop shaft zinc 321 Wesleymi at 9:27am 12.14.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 44/4921 Has anyone put a zinc donut on prop shaft on 321 with Yanmar. I know that one goes on the nut (25mm)
Guide-on assist for trailer.... (2) MikeJB at 9:27am 12.14.20 Catalina 22 16/1813 Now that the refit is nearing "completion", I am starting work on a trailer I picked up for $500. An
Packless Shaft Water Pick-up Babette04 at 8:59am 12.14.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/553 Broke my water pick-up for my packless shaft winterizing at the propeller shaft " fiberglass sleeve"
How do you break in an outboard on a sailboat? Lisp Lisp at 10:40pm 12.13.20 Trailer Sailors 58/5905 How do you break in an outboard on a Mac26s if you do not want to go beyond hull speed given that th
COVID Testing Brian D at 9:23pm 12.13.20 Sails Call Lounge 12/1026
Non-skid gelcoat mold for 1984 Hunter 31 jrmellin at 9:15pm 12.13.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1236 I was looking to repair some spider cracks in the non-skid lazarette covers on our 1984 Hunter 31 wi

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Cell Phone Boosters BAD ORCA at 7:39am 08.25.24 Yes, thanks, that's the one I mentioned! :) Oh ha! sorry i guess i as reading too fast. :D
Where 'Roger That' Really Comes From dLj at 7:32am 08.25.24 I always thought it made sense. "over" meant I'm finished talking but still listening. "over and
Lake St Clair on a Friday john6206 at 7:26am 08.25.24 For the record, Friday was great on Lake St Clair. Light traffic at the boat launch, plenty of lake
Best toaster to use with an alcohol stove dLj at 7:16am 08.25.24 I've had success just frying the bread in some butter. +1 dj
Where 'Roger That' Really Comes From jviss at 6:16am 08.25.24 Yes, 9 is regional hailing and in Casco Bay is dominated by launch & marina chatter. Too much nois
Where 'Roger That' Really Comes From Clutch Cargo at 6:01am 08.25.24 I''m always scanning those three; as you know, 9 is the regional hailing channel, 16 hailing and eme
Best toaster to use with an alcohol stove jviss at 5:59am 08.25.24 I've had success just frying the bread in some butter.
Where 'Roger That' Really Comes From jviss at 5:55am 08.25.24 I too am in NE waters and agree, USCG uses "out" when completing a VHF conversation or broadcast.
Where 'Roger That' Really Comes From Tally Ho at 5:48am 08.25.24 Ugh! I'm researching a repair to my engine. I may have to remove the timing cover, which is a pai
Where 'Roger That' Really Comes From Clutch Cargo at 5:47am 08.25.24 I too am in NE waters and agree, USCG uses "out" when completing a VHF conversation or broadcast. T
Where 'Roger That' Really Comes From jviss at 5:35am 08.25.24 I always thought it made sense. "over" meant I'm finished talking but still listening. "over and
Tachometer Fluctuation sailcapt340 at 5:34am 08.25.24 There are two multi wire connectors in the harness between the sensor and the tachometer. Clean and
Where 'Roger That' Really Comes From Ward H at 5:33am 08.25.24 Nice bit of history. Something that always "peeves me" is when someone say ends a radio transmissi
Where 'Roger That' Really Comes From kappykaplan at 5:19am 08.25.24 That is incorrect. Please try again. :) That was my best shot! I've got nuttin' else. :beer:
Where 'Roger That' Really Comes From jviss at 5:18am 08.25.24 I believe "6, 2 and even" is a gambling term related to horse racing. FYI, this phrase is also use
Where 'Roger That' Really Comes From jviss at 5:17am 08.25.24 The numbers come from two dials that were used to measure received power levels. Hence, six was sho
Where 'Roger That' Really Comes From Clutch Cargo at 5:17am 08.25.24 I believe "6, 2 and even" is a gambling term related to horse racing. FYI, this phrase is also used
Where 'Roger That' Really Comes From kappykaplan at 5:04am 08.25.24 O.K., here's a trivia quiz for you. In the old Dick Tracy comics, when ending a conversation on his
Where 'Roger That' Really Comes From (1) jviss at 4:58am 08.25.24 O.K., here's a trivia quiz for you. In the old Dick Tracy comics, when ending a conversation on his
Where 'Roger That' Really Comes From jviss at 4:56am 08.25.24

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