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external gas tank Peter Schneider at 9:25am 08.08.20 Trailer Sailors 4/558 Any suggestions where to order an external gas tank and hose. I know that after January 1, 2011 the
Engine Panel red warning lights (1) Neasden at 8:56am 08.08.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1149 We have a 1997 Hunter 340 with a Yanmar 3GM30F engine and are in the process of replacing the Engine
Holding tank needs deep clean BugOutBoat at 8:51am 08.08.20 Ask All Sailors 2/640 Our holding tank appears to have some build up. It has begun to leak out of the vent before our week
how can I keep my frig door ajar when off the boat johnperri55 at 8:38am 08.08.20 Ask All Sailors 12/738 I'm looking for somerhing that can keep it ajar but also in place when its not in use. it's a catali
Anyone know where these are made? (2) Himilou at 8:24am 08.08.20 Big Boats 3/495 I have always hated the stanchions on my 40 legend. ite your toes, they seem like unnecessary holes
Experience with Pearson 39-2 deck recore or similar models lshingledecker at 7:47am 08.08.20 Pearson 2/1792 I have a purchase contract for a Pearson 39-2. The deck is in need of recoring along the edge of the
Gas storage LazurusLong at 7:26am 08.08.20 Bigger Boats 15/1667 Hey all, We have a 272. It has a 6 gallon gas tank. Thinking it might be prudent to get a 5 gallon
Black and grey holding tanks 862834 at 10:33pm 08.07.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/482 Has anyone retro fitted black and grey holding tanks to a Beneteau 40. If so how was it done
Tacking Etiquette Capri at 9:17pm 08.07.20 Ask All Sailors 31/1917 Hello. I'm having a couple of friends out for a sail on my O'day 22 and wonder what the proper etiqu
Diesel smell in the aft cabin...down the rabbit hole VanIslandGuy at 8:23pm 08.07.20 Big Boats 7/1899 We were getting just the faintest possible diesel smell in our aft master cabin, but only after refu
bilge cleaning tips fred1diver at 5:10pm 08.07.20 Ask All Sailors 14/1759 hey everyone, almost done my interior projects, looking good(in my opinion) now I have to clean and
Pedestal base squeak/creak? jonelli at 4:13pm 08.07.20 Catalina 30 5/734 87 MK2 with standard Edson wheel pedestal. I noticed recently during the past couple of trips that
Marine Air CM16H - Suggested water pump Mhkent at 11:24am 08.07.20 Ask All Sailors 5/598 I have a Marine Air CM16H that is/was running great and the water pump went out. Can someone sugge
Temperature control valve (2) mcelduce at 11:10am 08.07.20 Ask All Sailors 5/2274 I am replacing my old Force 10 6 gallon 120 volt front heat exchange on 36 Hunter Visions sailboat.
Replacing propane supply system Monheganlover at 9:19am 08.07.20 Catalina 310 4/542 I want to replace all the key components of my propane system (not including the tank itself) back t
Clevis Pins (1) Kyle Partain at 8:59am 08.07.20 Ask An Oday Owner 10/1742 Just bought a 1973 O'Day Widgeon and I already hate the clevis pins that attach the stays. I really
New Kuuma water heater (1) mcelduce at 8:53am 08.07.20 Ask All Sailors 3/417 I just removed a old Force10 water heater that was leaking. I have been looking at the same model ma
Tiller Boat Cockpit Table cb32863 at 8:33am 08.07.20 Ask All Sailors 12/3218 Really would like a nice folding cockpit table for my 235 for when we are on the hook that we can "s
Mystery fuel leak. Yanmar 3GMD Engine. Ziggler at 8:23am 08.07.20 Ask All Sailors 7/778 1986 Morgan 323. Absorbant pads under original engine saturate after 10 days whether at rest or engi
Electrical issues xqwuynx at 11:17pm 08.06.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 33/1481 I recently acquired a Hunter 35.5 and have been living on it for a little over a month now. This pas

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Solar power systems tfox2069 at 9:10am 12.05.23 I believe that's due to the unit having to brake itself to avoid damage. It looks like the two unit
Dodger Needed Rick D at 9:02am 12.05.23 $3675 in 2017 in SoCal by a long-time shop reusing the old frame. Was supposed to be upgraded clear
Knot meter sensitivity to sail trim Davidasailor26 at 9:01am 12.05.23 Your question focuses on one specific use case of measuring speed - I'm going x knots, then I pull t
New Sovereign forum CapeCodBubs at 9:00am 12.05.23 Any Sovereign 23 owners out there? Just picked one up!
Knot meter sensitivity to sail trim Scott T-Bird at 8:59am 12.05.23 I would buy a chartplotter and an instrument package with wind, speed, & depth and network everythin
Any clever ideas about how to blow fresh air into Catalina 320? Ted10028 at 8:44am 12.05.23 thanks for the information. I think you are right about no external vents from the engine compartmen
Solar power systems American_Mainsail at 8:40am 12.05.23 Very interesting to note that the output from wind peaks, and then drops off as the wind gets highe
Furring Jib rgranger at 8:34am 12.05.23 First you need to select a furler type. The sail you buy has to have the right connection mechanism
Knot meter sensitivity to sail trim Joe at 8:33am 12.05.23 Speed over ground (SOG) vs. Speed thru water (STW) Hmmm... as far as sail trimming goes I don't th
Solar power systems tfox2069 at 8:33am 12.05.23 The big issue with wind is there isn't enough of it. If you dig into the generation curves it takes
Any clever ideas about how to blow fresh air into Catalina 320? Scott T-Bird at 8:18am 12.05.23 that's great! Do I have an ignition position that is on without an alarm going off? And can I use t
Border Crossing with a Trailer Sailer Tedd at 8:16am 12.05.23 Thanks, @sesmith . Being retired, I normally have the luxury of being able to time my border crossin
Furring Jib Sailor Sue at 8:04am 12.05.23 Have you talked with a sail maker?
Thru Hull Replacement? Scott T-Bird at 7:56am 12.05.23 As a follow-up .... are you sure that you are trying to turn it the right way? Every once in a whil
Dodger Needed FastOlson at 7:45am 12.05.23 I'm in the wrong business Yeah. You might be, or Not. :) Tough business to succeed in -- with con
Manual Bilge motosail_SD at 7:41am 12.05.23 Glad you discovered the answer. Old boats are often a mystery awaiting discovery. Kind of the char
Any clever ideas about how to blow fresh air into Catalina 320? FastOlson at 7:27am 12.05.23
Dodger Needed Project_Mayhem at 7:24am 12.05.23 Oooof-ya.. $8000! Is that pesos or dollars? EDIT: Looking at SailRite, tallying up the materials fo
Manual Bilge jssailem at 7:24am 12.05.23 Glad you discovered the answer. Old boats are often a mystery awaiting discovery. Kind of the charm
Hunter Sailboat Salvage Yards? Project_Mayhem at 7:19am 12.05.23 There's a few marine salvage yards listed here: Sailboat Parts

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