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Oday 23 outboard size and weight slicata at 9:39am 09.07.04 Ask An Oday Owner 7/2864 Looking to replace a 6HP Johnson Sailmaster on my 1978 Oday 23 that seems to have the original engin
Engine Failure (Almost everytime I am in big wind) Marinerslanding at 8:06am 09.07.04 Big Boats 23/2222 I have a 2004 Hunter 466. It is my second Hunter and I love them, except that the engine quits freq
Not always and alarm sound when shutting down Rodger10043 at 8:03am 09.07.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1036 1993 37.5 Legend Why is it that I don't always get an alarm sound when shutting the engine off? Som
Potable water hose type Jerry at 7:19am 09.07.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1279 Peggy, I wish to replace my pressurized fresh water hoses to/from my hot water heater. There is cur
HURRICAINE FRANCES!!! o Jamie Gartland at 6:57am 09.07.04 Big Boats 9/950 Well.... Everyone always asks, "What do you do when there is a hurricaine?" I always (Half Jokingly)*
mast painting Dana at 6:35am 09.07.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/947 I want to paint my mast white, it has never been painted and I am not sure if it was anodized at any
Low RPM's Yanmar 2GMF Steve at 5:33am 09.07.04 Mid-Size Boats 6/1262 I'm only getting around 2400 RPM's on my Yanmar 2GMF. It is the same whether I'm in neutral or in fo
outboard bracket lubrication mike4088 at 5:19am 09.07.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1395 I am finding it very difficult to raise up the motor out of the water as well as lowering it into th
where can I obtain manuals for my boat Christian at 5:17am 09.07.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1153 Hello everyone, I just bought a 1974 MacGregor, actually I am not sure what boat is it, the title sa
Water leak from mast Belle at 4:58am 09.07.04 Catalina 30 2/1715 # 4056 1985 C-30TR leaks into the cabin from the base of the mast. How do I stop it?Thanks,Charlie
1974 30' Contest info David at 4:48am 09.07.04 Ask All Sailors 0/1070 Also looking at a 1974 Contest 30. New rig 2003, new sails 2003, 1100 hrs on Yanmar. Spotless (like
replacing c/b pendant Jack Spencer at 4:40am 09.07.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/962 I have a '79 O'day 23, standard cabin. The pendant finally seperated from the c/b. I purchased a n
Volvo Penta 18 hp David at 4:21am 09.07.04 Ask All Sailors 0/1063 Looking for opinions on Volvo Penta 18 hp inboard. Looing @ a 1981 Catalina 30 with 18hp Volvo inboa
mast raising hinge larry abbott at 4:20am 09.07.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/885 Hi, I'm a new Venture 21 owner and just wanted to inquire about a mast-raising hinge. My boat doesn
Eight Legged Unwanted Crewpersons Jack A. Jordan at 4:12am 09.07.04 Ask All Sailors 7/1144 I need some help from fellow sailors. I have a 97 Catalina 36Mk2. We really enjoy it. However, we h
Sailboat Cover tomk at 4:04am 09.07.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1074 Forgive me for bringing up a previously discussed subject, but I am debating buying a winter cover f
Forum Search Criteria Paul at 3:57am 09.07.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1158 This is to the wonderful people who run this site....I find it great searching the Forum Archives fo
Rudder bushings Rock20044 at 3:46am 09.07.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/943 I have a 1990 H27 with tiller. Some play has developed at the shaft.I'm wondering if anyone has ever
Lost power to my AC outlets John1534 at 3:38am 09.07.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/995 I have a 1990 Catalina 28 that has lost power to my 120 AC outlets, none of them work. My battery ch
galley in a catalina 22 boatergirl at 3:25am 09.07.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1827 Thinking of buying a Catalina 22 and can't find out how the galley works - does it fold/slide back i

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Hull speed and fuel consumption Hunter 30 jssailem at 12:46pm 02.13.21 Way to go Randy. Thanks for doing the after trip report.
Co -ax dlochner at 12:45pm 02.13.21 First, all coax cable is not the the same. The radio guys here can go in to more detail about the di
Adding shore power outlet dlochner at 12:36pm 02.13.21 Both outlets shouldn't be live at the same time. The inlets are male and the plug female. When one i
Adding shore power outlet Davidasailor26 at 12:33pm 02.13.21 I think (correct me if I misinterpret you, Stu), that you never expect the open, unplugged receptac
Legend 40.5 Removing the Traveler (1) SandyFrank at 12:17pm 02.13.21 Small update just for any future google searches. he hood with: 1/4-20 x 3" here: -https://www.alba
Co -ax Don S/V ILLusion at 12:10pm 02.13.21 "30% weight savings" over what? Small diameter coax choices are abundant. I can't tell from the adve
Adding shore power outlet Ralph Johnstone at 12:09pm 02.13.21 Wondering why Stu. Ours is set up as a single feed circuit such that energizing one also energizes
Cut off instrument mounts on steering pedestal? Dalliance at 11:57am 02.13.21 From the photo it looks like there may be a down turned edge around the perimeter of the plate. The
Keel spacer replacement Ralph Johnstone at 11:52am 02.13.21 The stub that the keel is bolted through Ah, now I see. What you're referring to is commonly cal
Max Horsepower Rating 20 ft sailboat sloughsailer at 11:49am 02.13.21 It was interesting to read about using a trolling motor on a sailboat. My merit 22 came with an 8hp
Keel spacer replacement Meriachee at 11:34am 02.13.21 Is it something peculiar only to Catalina ? You should know by now @Ralph Johnstone , that us Cat
Adding shore power outlet Whatfiero1 at 11:24am 02.13.21 I assume the panel is in nav station in middle of boat put a plug up high on anchor locker with a ci
Keel spacer replacement weekendrken at 11:24am 02.13.21 The stub that the keel is bolted through
Cut off instrument mounts on steering pedestal? (1) kloudie1 at 11:23am 02.13.21 When you trim it, it will be similar to the original plate from Merriman. This is the one on my boat
Adding shore power outlet Don S/V ILLusion at 11:14am 02.13.21 Not a good idea, deactivate the stern one; the second one shouldn't be "live" when the other one is
1980 McGruer Sirius 21 Pop Top/Roof Latch Hardware Kevin&Karen at 11:08am 02.13.21 Thanks to everyone Dave was able to get me pointed in the right direction for my latches thank you a
PLB recommendations stephen_i_w at 10:58am 02.13.21 Great discussion. I have had the OceanSignal flare for several years and their stuff is awesome. I
Adding shore power outlet Stu Jackson at 10:58am 02.13.21 Not a good idea, deactivate the stern one; the second one shouldn't be "live" when the other one is
Hull speed and fuel consumption Hunter 30 Stu Jackson at 10:54am 02.13.21 Hour meter indicates 29 hours over three days and about 15 gal. of diesel. Thx for the report, gla
BLACK WATER TANK TO DIESEL BIGUA at 10:53am 02.13.21 Thanks for your info sfbay, I just found a lot information here and other forums where explain clear

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