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Bilge pump buch at 9:04am 08.02.05 Other Sailboats 4/1036 Does anyone know how to get to the bilge pump on an ericson 29? I can hear but it seems to be direct
Oil Filters Skip21486 at 9:04am 08.02.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1152 Can anyone give me a source for oil filters (OEM only) for VW Pathfinder, Diesel, 55hp, marine conve
Escape Rumba / Escape 12 rigging Brian at 8:56am 08.02.05 Other Sailboats 3/4823 Is there a video on the setup and rigging of a Rumba? I read somewhere on the Internet that this boa
ocean voyage chad at 8:54am 08.02.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1024 I'm planning a short trip (4 - 6 hour sail I'm told) along the coast from one well protected bay to
PS-31 handling Tom K. at 8:46am 08.02.05 Other Sailboats 3/2218 PS-31 Owners, In our search for the "Perfect Boat, the PS-31 appears to fill most of our wanted f
More Storage in V berth - mod mrbill2 at 8:38am 08.02.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1016 I started out trying to build a wooden grate type of tray that would knock down, but my poor woodwor
Centerboard Slot cleaning tool georich at 8:17am 08.02.05 Day Sailers 0/1195 Here's a tool to clean your centerboard slot. I found it not at a marine store but at one of the bi
Outboard loss of Power Scott21072 at 8:16am 08.02.05 Smaller Boats 1/988 I had.... a problem with my outboard for the last month. I was approaching my mooring then my outboa
how do you warm up a diesel engine Mav at 8:00am 08.02.05 Ask All Sailors 13/4067 Hi folks,I've never had a straight answer on this in six years of chartering and two weeks of owne
Venture 21 mast Eric Hartsough at 7:58am 08.02.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1292 Does anyone know where a mast for a 1972 Venture 21 can be located. The current mast was damaged d
Discharge vented loop David W at 7:48am 08.02.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1249 Peggy, I have a question related to the disharge line vented loop. Does the loop add to the amount o
Sail Drive Power Head rijorg at 7:24am 08.02.05 Other Sailboats 4/1096 HI,I own an Ericson 25+ 1980 vintage. I recently had the OMC sail drive engine quit. I added a NIs
hunter 2000 260 owners manual steves22280 at 6:31am 08.02.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1421 i am looking for a hunter owner manual, year 2000 hunter 260. can i get some steerage thataway????
Checklist for Leaving the Boat - follow up Sherry at 6:27am 08.02.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1562 I started a thread a few weeks back about things to do before leaving the boat for a few days or wee
Checklist for Leaving the Boat Sherry at 6:21am 08.02.05 Ask All Sailors 0/1083 I started a thread a few weeks back about things to do before leaving the boat for a few days or wee
Need Owners manual John3123 at 6:21am 08.02.05 Smaller Boats 2/1147 I am looking to get an owners manual for an '82 Cat 22 that I am purchasing. Any ideas on where I c
export toe Europe Holland at 6:13am 08.02.05 Other Sailboats 0/715 Hi all,My name is Jeroen and I am from Holland. I am seriously looking to buy a boat and found tha
Coronado Parts Capt. Yanni at 6:13am 08.02.05 Other Sailboats 0/1738 I have been looking for a stern rail for my Coronado 25 "Skoal II". I have been having a difficult
export Holland at 6:07am 08.02.05 Other Sailboats 0/760 Hi all,My name is Jeroen and I am from Holland. I am seriously looking to buy a boat and found tha
Possible wood rot? deeman7777 at 6:04am 08.02.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1404 All right - you folks have all be very helpful in giving me great, on-target advice. I have a conce

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Inverter recommendations CarlN at 6:22pm 04.12.21 A Victron Multi Plus. If there's room to mount it I'd consider going up to the 3000 watt 120 amp cha
Catalina 36 v berth mattress jmaresh at 6:16pm 04.12.21 Nope. I am ordering a innerspring coil mattress from Catalina Direct and am wondering if anyone has
Catalina 36 v berth mattress CarlN at 6:15pm 04.12.21 Are you just replacing the foam or the cover too? If just the foam, order from Foam by Mail (free sh
How would you patch this? dlochner at 6:14pm 04.12.21 A few months ago, Andy Miller from BoatWorks Today demonstrated how to patch something similar. You
1983 H30 Chainplates ggrizzard at 6:09pm 04.12.21 As well, the 1976 -1980 H30C.
1983 H30 Chainplates sandpiper10471 at 6:08pm 04.12.21 Seeing the above diagram as well as the H34 chainplate mod linked above, I tend to agree with Dianna
Swivel hoist rings for jacklines instead of pad eyes? CarlN at 6:07pm 04.12.21 I assume you are using flat webbing jacklines so they don't roll under foot? In that case fixed is b
Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM Tom J at 6:03pm 04.12.21 BUT your alternator needs to be charging for the tach to work. I learned this the hard way. We we
How would you patch this? ggrizzard at 5:54pm 04.12.21 There is a product called "G 10" that might be perfect for that repair. It's factory made fiberglas
Looking for Catalina 18 yappasailing at 5:46pm 04.12.21 Welcome to SBO! First, did you look the For Sale section of SBO? Next, you can try Craig's List. T
Prevent engine starting in reverse SFS at 5:32pm 04.12.21 My Hurth tranny info has a warning about letting the prop spin while the boat is moving under sail.
Chrysler 22 spreader damage. Crazy Dave Condon at 5:28pm 04.12.21 Can you tell from the boom or mast any identification of manufacturer? A suggestion to contact Ri
Time for New Insurance jssailem at 5:21pm 04.12.21 It is possible to form an insurance group. To sell it you would need to register with each state you
Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM Bob Frak at 5:19pm 04.12.21 The tachometer operation is off of the poles of the alternator and how fast they pulse. Your meter s
Two questions - water pump and barnacle impact (1) rukidn at 5:14pm 04.12.21 Sorry for the delay. Here is the pic of the pump with the sub-plate and additional damping pads. If
Hunter 260 Mast Stepping System Crazy Dave Condon at 5:14pm 04.12.21 If you find that no one can answer your questions or the finer points, just send a private message.
location of seatalk course computer Terry Cox at 5:00pm 04.12.21 Hi John, similar model boat, but a bit older. Our 1991 model has an Autohelm ST7000 course computer
Solar Panel Stu Jackson at 4:49pm 04.12.21
Cutlass Bearing for Beneteau 36cc Rosetta Stone10263 at 4:48pm 04.12.21 I have the same questions for my 440. What size to order. Deep Blue Yacht Supply said they didn't
Catalina 30 Mk II engine dying in rough seas Alan Gomes at 4:13pm 04.12.21 One thing you should do is remove the pickup tube and check to see if there is a mesh screen attache

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