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Seeking Information on Capri Cyclone Roger Kennedy at 12:59pm 05.27.04 Smaller Boats 1/1261 I'm with a community sailing program in Louisville, KY. On May 15, 2004 a 1980 Capri Cyclone was don
compass fluid mark15225 at 12:46pm 05.27.04 Grampian 0/1585 The fluid level in my compass is getting rather low, so I found a refilling portnear the top and I
Pole mounted radar on 356 Bob Barter at 12:24pm 05.27.04 Big Boats 3/831 Has anyone mounted a radar on a pole on a 356? It does not look to me like the transom on the 356 is
New Forum problem Michael O16041 at 12:05pm 05.27.04 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/947 There are two "Daysailor" sections in the list. The "Midsize" Hunter group is missing in the new con
Repowering or rebuilt domenech at 11:28am 05.27.04 Ask All Sailors 8/1177 I need to have my engine rebuilt on my Catalina 30 (low oil preassure) They are going to start next
Hunter 22 Transducer location question (1) Steve Hunter 22 at 11:09am 05.27.04 Smaller Boats 3/899 I have a transducer mounted temporarly on the transom but would like to mount it near the bow inside
Great product for trailering Ron M at 10:49am 05.27.04 Smaller Boats 0/721 I've been using a great product called "Get Hitched" to assist with hooking up my trailers. It is tw
holding tank vent tube clogged......Cat. 380 Andy Mattingly at 10:32am 05.27.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1023 The vent tube on my 380 is clogged. I wanted to backwash the tube. but I can't get to the hose which
Yanmar Won't Start nick maggio at 9:37am 05.27.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 17/7944 My 2001 2GM20 yanmar wont start not even an attempt to start.Fuel is coming out the air cleaner and
Boom Furlers Malcolm at 9:26am 05.27.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1195 Grateful for any feedback/experience with Boom Furlers.
Boom Furlers Malcolm at 9:24am 05.27.04 Big Boats 7/1113 Grateful for views and/or experience with Boom Furlers....on a 44 or other model/yacht.
Nissan O/B not starting Zeke at 8:50am 05.27.04 Ask All Sailors 9/1267 I have a sailboat I just bought and when I took it out the first time I couldn't get the motor to st
Cam replacement on Clutches for 1984 31ft Hunter NagMeKnot at 7:12am 05.27.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/903 the cams on my rope clutch has broken and I would like to replace with original mfg equip, has anyon
Colloidal silver Jon W. at 6:21am 05.27.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 11/2422 Does anyone have or know of any objective information about the use of colloidal silver solutions fo
hatches and portlighs Ned Morris at 6:08am 05.27.04 Mid-Size Boats 10/1270 My hatches and portights are wearing down (some cracking and breaking) and require repair/replacing.
New Owner - MacGregor 25' Bob at 5:29am 05.27.04 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/1028 We are the new owners of a 1984 MacGregor 25' with a 9.9 H.P. Johnson motor. This is our first year
Chalk Talk Randy at 5:07am 05.27.04 Smaller Boats 1/973 We have noticed that we pick up a white "chalk" on our clothing on our C22 sometimes. I believe it
capacity of a Hunter 22 Jim K at 4:53am 05.27.04 Smaller Boats 7/794 Anyone know the weight capacity of the H 22?Thanks, Jim
Restaraunt Help in Avalon Bob F at 4:44am 05.27.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1079 Can someone reccommend a good place for dinner in Avalon?Thanks, Bob F.
Gas shock absorbers on Freezer & Refrigerator lids Steve at 3:53am 05.27.04 Mid-Size Boats 7/1800 The original equipment gas shock absorbers, similar to what you see on hatch back cars, are worn out

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Looking for a Westerbeke fuel injection pump (1) kloudie1 at 8:11am 01.06.21 I helped a buddy rebuild his Westerbeke .. we found that it was a Mitsubishi tractor motor and once
why not external keel attachment? jssailem at 8:06am 01.06.21 Challenges are what makes sailors. Try McMasters-Carr they have a large inventory. You might find w
deck light jssailem at 8:03am 01.06.21 With the mast at ground level solving the issue of replacement or refit is simplified.
why not external keel attachment? themotorman at 8:02am 01.06.21 thank you for your input. i know that the original steel bolts are no longer holding or at least mak
deck light Justin_NSA at 8:01am 01.06.21 I didn't want to make more holes in the mast for a new assembly so I had to modify my combo light ho
Yanmar 3GM30F tough starting (runs well) (1) mnmpizza at 8:00am 01.06.21 Yanmar tractors often use a Thermostart (not thermostat!) device for cold starts. This acts like gl
deck light jssailem at 7:59am 01.06.21 but I know that (unlike cars) there are no "standard" parts on production sailboats as they install
Code Zero on a Hunter 376 jssailem at 7:55am 01.06.21 Large Genoa's are great and versatile in many wind conditions. But when the breezes get light, the w
deck light kloudie1 at 7:53am 01.06.21 My boat came with this one: Aqua Signal, Series 25 Combined Masthead / Foredeck, Steaming Light (go2
New tool :) (1) jssailem at 7:49am 01.06.21 188839 Some would say after a couple of hours of securing stuff, The only thing not safety wired in
New tool :) jssailem at 7:44am 01.06.21 Oh yes aviation safety wire. Keeps the things in place better than duct tape.
Looking for a Westerbeke fuel injection pump beefneck at 7:42am 01.06.21 Welcome to the forum!! Some options come to mind: This is a long shot but have tried to source on
New tool :) kloudie1 at 7:40am 01.06.21 Used to watch the crop duster guys using those in a hundred or so places on the big Pratt and Whitne
Looking for a Westerbeke fuel injection pump beefneck at 7:40am 01.06.21 I think Westerbeke engines are Mitsubishi. My engine (4 cylinder) has a model number k4f 1.49.. o
A blue water C22? Leeward Rail at 7:38am 01.06.21 @LakeShark When I do the LOWISA, I will defintely let you know. Would be awesome. 2021 should be i
Yanmar 3GM30F tough starting (runs well) (1) Whatfiero1 at 7:29am 01.06.21 Injectors definitely clogged exhaust only causes overheating I only open sea cock 1/2 on cold start
Yanmar 3GM30F tough starting (runs well) (1) RoyS at 7:29am 01.06.21 Yanmar tractors often use a Thermostart (not thermostat!) device for cold starts. This acts like glo
newport 23 sail sfbay at 7:28am 01.06.21 Another forum to check: https://macgregorsailors.com/forum
Rebedding fixed portlight RitSim at 7:27am 01.06.21 One of the key failures of sealant joints is that the sealant is compressed to a very thin thin memb
A blue water C22? Leeward Rail at 7:26am 01.06.21 Fully agree with every post so far. Extensively modify a C22 for too much money... or simply buy so

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