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While cleaning my prop my diver noted play in the prop shaft and suggested that I replace the cutles
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I have a 36cc hull 101, and I cannot get water to empty from the tank in front of the chart desk. Th
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I recently sold my Catalina 27 for $10K. This is $5K less than the NADA value. I sold due to chron
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I have a Muir VRC 1000 electric windlass installed on my sailboat complete with two foot actuating s
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I have just purchased a ledgend 260 and the only options for steering in the UK I believe were a til
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Does anyone have any information on how to service the winches on a Mac 26D or similar model? The ma
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I am cruising Desloation Sound, and have found today after returning to my 1978 30, anchored @ Savar
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Do any of you have suggestions as to the best location for LP tanks on an O'day 30 or 31? I don't w
Paul at 2:23pm 08.15.05
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I have an 1978 O'Day 23. I constantly have water in my bilge and I cannot figure out where it is co
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I recently purchased a 245 Seildman. I had experinced sailor help rig the boat, he siad he was goin
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I accumulate a lot of growth, algae and such, between the rubber rub rail and the deck. I notice tha
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Hi all, I am looking at buying a 27 Cataline in Michigan and bring it back home to Newfoundland Can
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Broke my throttle handle to my Yacht specialty steering pedestal. Does anyone know a vendor who stoc
Andy Horning at 12:00pm 08.15.05
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My Hunter is an 80's vintage Hunter and it has a cast iron keel. I have had the boat for 3 years now
jbreland at 11:52am 08.15.05
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As I said in an earlier post I'm looking for a Hunter 22. It is my understanding a Hunter 22 is a tr
Richard at 11:41am 08.15.05
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I need one (actually four!) of these little doo-hickeys. They attach stuff to a rail. Ideers? TIA
Tom F23554 at 11:34am 08.15.05
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To John Kivel; We have the other 170 berthed on the other side of Dave and Debbies boat. I was sear
Bill Langley at 11:23am 08.15.05
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Hello, I have just purchased a 1985 McGregor 23' trailer sailor and need some advice. I have always
Gus at 11:11am 08.15.05
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Hi, Does anyone know the kind of generator that fits in a Hunter 380 ? I will be happy with someth
Bert at 11:06am 08.15.05
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Charlie, I am considering purchasing a 1989 used Catalina sailboat. The owner gave me the survery

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Making Sense of Automatic Charging Relays
Maine Sail at 5:02am 05.06.21
I realize this is an older discussion but I need some insight on upgrading my sailboat's alternator
Tapping threads in mast
dLj at 4:59am 05.06.21
Good advice above - I'll only add in when you go to tap the hole, kerosene is a good cutting fluid t
Bent Starboard Stern Rail
DougM at 4:59am 05.06.21
I had a slightly bent bow pulpit once, no kinks. The boat was on the hard and in its cradle. The yar
Bent Starboard Stern Rail
RoyS at 4:57am 05.06.21
I have bent miles of electrical steel tubing which is very similar to your stainless tubing. Hard to
Survey day!
ToddL214 at 4:50am 05.06.21
She's just a bigger version of my 22', right?! I think you'll be shocked how well she'll sail clos
Tapping threads in mast
jssailem at 4:48am 05.06.21
Is the mast up or is it down on stands in the yard? Some masts have pvc conduit tubes attached to i
Hot water plumbing
RoyS at 4:45am 05.06.21
5/16" and 3/8" seem too small to me. Hot and cold water are usually in 1/2" or 5/8" tubing. Plastic
Making Sense of Automatic Charging Relays
burnhad at 4:44am 05.06.21
I realize this is an older discussion but I need some insight on upgrading my sailboat's alternator.
Paper raw water impeller gasket - quick Q
SV_IdleHour at 4:44am 05.06.21
that sounds like mine--the reason I posted was the salt I saw. thanks!
In-mast fuller foil
DougM at 4:41am 05.06.21
Just an assumption on my part, but the mast is possibly a US Spars (Z spar). Give them a call, and t
Paper raw water impeller gasket - quick Q
RoyS at 4:40am 05.06.21
You should remove the old gasket with a razor blade or similar tool.
Dripless propeller shaft
Mechone at 4:39am 05.06.21
As a millwright for over 40 years and has changed thousands of seals....carefully,it can be tapped i
Newbie questions #2
jssailem at 4:38am 05.06.21
Tapping threads in mast
RoyS at 4:35am 05.06.21
Wires are usually in a plastic conduit. You can find that by looking for the rivets that secure the
STANDING RIGGING TUNING
DougM at 4:34am 05.06.21
I agree with the use of a Loos gauge. Just follow the recommended numbers for the gauge setting base
Dripless propeller shaft
RoyS at 4:26am 05.06.21
How would you "press in the spare" without removing the shaft?
Covid-19 Vaccination
RoyS at 4:24am 05.06.21
If you have been vaccinated why would you care if your neighbor has not been? You are immune to the
Paper raw water impeller gasket - quick Q
Ralph Johnstone at 11:08pm 05.05.21
the raw water impeller housing has a thin paper gasket from the factory. Same thing I've got on t
Hot water plumbing
Ralph Johnstone at 11:00pm 05.05.21
Also never heard of a boat with copper plumbing. Plastic tubing is so much easier and no metal tast

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