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Hi Seas Diesel Heater OH at 8:13am 12.10.05 Ask All Sailors 1/4307 Hello All,I recently decided to clean the Hi Seas diesel heater on my 1984 Catalina 30. I hadn't l
Front Hatch Dimensions?? Cathy at 7:38am 12.10.05 Other Sailboats 1/813 We just bought a 1988 Pearson 31-2 which is now on the hard several hours away from the house. I wan
Hunter 212 PHRF Joe M at 7:37am 12.10.05 Smaller Boats 2/1801 I was looking at PHRF ratings and found the 212 to be between 218 and 224.Is this true? If so how
new line for mac 22 m Gonzalez at 5:49am 12.10.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/944 looking to replace all lines or ropes on a '72 mac 22, don't what size,type or brand any suggestions
Help !!!! Yanmar 2GM 18hp siggib at 5:49am 12.10.05 Ask All Sailors 33/6695 I was going to move my 31 today from Gandy Bridge to its new homeport on Treasure Island. I was abou
Keel bolt repair John Ellis at 4:32am 12.10.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1014 The keel bolts and nuts are very rusted and I would like to replace or reinforce them. Any suggest
steering wheel mechanism Herb Miller at 2:34am 12.10.05 Other Sailboats 1/889 I have a Columbia 41 with a steering wheel by Yacht Specialties, who I believe is now out of busines
raw water filter Les14463 at 1:39am 12.10.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1031 1983 Catalina 27 with Universal Diesel (5411). Can anyone tell me if there is a filter at or near th
Used electronics George H260 at 1:08am 12.10.05 Big Boats 9/907 In another thread, "Moody Bucaneer" stated tat used electronics were worth 10 cents on the dollar on
Strengthing chain plates Islander 36 Bill Crysler at 12:24am 12.10.05 Islander 6/4338 The chainplates on my 1972 Islander 36 are weak - bolted to a bulkhead that is not bonded to the hul
Seaworthyness Dennis T at 11:34pm 12.09.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/1240 I am considering the purchase of a MacGregor 26M. Are these boats suitable for heavy seas or are th
Self tacking jibs PAC at 10:05pm 12.09.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 8/7026 Hey folks,Has anybody had any experience with curved track type self tacking jibs? I just got bac
IDASAILOR TILLER POST RISER Larry G at 2:51pm 12.09.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/2121 Has anyone installed the Idasailer tiller post riser and one of their tillers, I'd like to get some
free cal 34- was submerged-louisiana waynek at 1:34pm 12.09.05 Cal 1/486 A cal 34 that sunk in a slip is available. I raised it but has a slow lwak and keeps sinking. the hu
test Phil Herring at 12:53pm 12.09.05 Other Sailboats 0/696 test
Raymarine ST 60 Wind Instrument Reading Backwards Benny at 10:36am 12.09.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/3996 We recently replaced the little wind vane and the anemometer cups on the short arm transducer for th
Chosing a SSB radio John at 8:50am 12.09.05 Big Boats 5/938 I plan to install a SSB radio on my 40.5 this spring. Does anyone know where I can find information
Catalina 22 Rudder texaspsdx at 8:34am 12.09.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1464 I bought a 1984 C22 today and need a rudder. Anyone have a used one they would like to get rid of?
new owner of a old one suds22334 at 8:34am 12.09.05 Ask All Sailors 8/998 I did it I bought her 30'1990 Catlaina I have a lot of questions to ask so please bare with me. #1.
Bottom Job Questions Arturo DeVitalis at 6:52am 12.09.05 Smaller Boats 1/787 The Hunter 23.5 will go back in the water after Christmas. It has been sitting on it's trailer ever

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Tricks to prevent topping lift snags thinwater at 2:26pm 06.03.21 Personally, I like having a topping lift available as a spare halyard. It has come in handy a number
garmin NMEA 2000 backbone and Ray EV100 wheel pilot Ward H at 2:22pm 06.03.21 Hayden, It's my understanding that N2K cable is the same for device drops (spur cables in RM languag
Reverse Cycle difficulties Ward H at 2:00pm 06.03.21 I have a buddy who replaced his AC water pump one spring because the original one was not running.
Strange Water Heater Manifold senang at 1:55pm 06.03.21 I had the same setup on my Force10 water heater. It is hooked up in such a way that it limits thermo
Disappointed in Beneteau Dr. D at 1:51pm 06.03.21 Maybe you should talk to Beneteau then..... Hindsight being 20/20. I contacted the dealership whe
Strange Water Heater Manifold SV_Funday at 1:43pm 06.03.21 Thanks, Davidasailor26! I think you are correct. The replacement Kumma Water heater has a control
Universal M25-XP Overheat Issue Ward H at 1:36pm 06.03.21 Hi Larry, All cooling hoses were new in 2018 and are wire reinforced. However, your idea of a deli
Strange Water Heater Manifold Davidasailor26 at 1:33pm 06.03.21
P21 Running Rigging (2) sail sfbay at 1:28pm 06.03.21 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new sailboat!! Oh the joys of owning your first sa
Reverse Cycle difficulties DayDreamer41 at 1:01pm 06.03.21 Hope all is well with the unit after you get the flow issue sorted out, I have a feeling its going t
Jib traveler.... Justin_NSA at 12:55pm 06.03.21 The next owner may hate you, but hey, it's 50 years old. You could apply some 5200 and screw them ba
Reverse Cycle difficulties Scott T-Bird at 12:55pm 06.03.21 With no water flow did your marine airrr unit throw a HPF code? If it didn't then you may have bigg
Reverse Cycle difficulties Don S/V ILLusion at 12:51pm 06.03.21 Thanks all! Did not realize that priming was going to be an issue. I would guess that the unit is
Reverse Cycle difficulties DayDreamer41 at 12:44pm 06.03.21 With no water flow did your marine airrr unit throw a HPF code? If it didn't then you may have bigge
What do you use for fire extingushers?? DArcy at 12:35pm 06.03.21 Have you seen this? NOT USCG approved but.... Uses the same chemical found in dry fire extinguisher
Sirius 21 keel (1) allan5530 at 12:28pm 06.03.21 Also I used a large clamp on the flat part at the front of the keel to tip the keel you'll need to p
Mast sheave box - Compatible Ronstan part? Ben16737 at 12:19pm 06.03.21
Sirius 21 keel (1) allan5530 at 12:12pm 06.03.21 Ok so I left the keel up and used a car jack at the front of the keel to pick up the weight, then ta
C28-mkII galley sink problem Water_Music at 12:03pm 06.03.21 Hey djamied - did you ever find a way to get the handle off? Is it a standard replacement washer?
Reverse Cycle difficulties Scott T-Bird at 11:58am 06.03.21 Thanks all! Did not realize that priming was going to be an issue. I would guess that the unit is

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