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Replacement fresh water pump TexasSailing2 at 1:51am 03.01.04 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1025 I may have to replace the fresh water pump on my 1984 H27 (depending on the results of my electrical
autopilot Mike C at 12:43am 03.01.04 Trailer Sailors 1/1492 do any of you use a tiller pilot on your 20-22 ft boats?? I'm thinking about getting the Simrad TP1
Any tips on removing prop (bronze)? Gaspare at 11:59pm 02.29.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/1227 Over the weekend I attemped to remove the prop. No idea when the last time it was off. I cleaned thi
MSD TYPE III TANK NOT VENTED! HOW DO I VENT? JOHN at 10:50pm 02.29.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1036 I HAVE A C-27 WITH A TYPE 3 MSD. WE USE CHEMICALS BUT STILL GET THE ODOR IN THE CABIN IN THE HEAD AR
Hose connections Tim at 10:25pm 02.29.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1251 Hi Peggy, I have received my custom holding tank and I removed all the old hoses and cleaned the pot
Cutless bearing replacement Don at 10:18pm 02.29.04 Ask An Oday Owner 3/948 I need to replace the cutless bearing on my 1986 O'Day 272. Does anyone have any experience with the
Archives? John at 10:10pm 02.29.04 Ask All Sailors 5/1108 Hi Again, I am still unable to open the archives. I continue to get the 2004 error message. Phil,
Connecting Etrex to Simrad WP30 Darren Mayes at 10:10pm 02.29.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1177 All,Has anyone connected an eTrex handhled GPS to the Simrad WP30? The wiring instructions don't
Pin holding boom to mast Jeff at 9:39pm 02.29.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/1550 Bought an older C27 last year. When I removed the boom I found a thin threaded bolt with a nut being
Spring Commissioning SailboatOwners.com at 1:28pm 02.29.04 Ask All Sailors 56/2999 March is here and the first day of spring is only three weeks off! Remember all those pledges you
Us Old Insomniacs Dennis at 11:46am 02.29.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1044 Here I am in the middle of the night, waiting for winter to end,so I can get intosome good sailing
Tender Kevin Jamison at 11:35am 02.29.04 Smaller Boats 7/946 Does anyone have experience on what sort of tender works best for trailering along with the 260? I
0day192 mast stepping base Ron Anderson at 10:46am 02.29.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1084 I need to find a replacement or better yet a better mast base casting/forging for the one I broke tr
In Search of Bimini Picture MIke Cathcart at 8:31am 02.29.04 Smaller Boats 4/1126 I need a picture of a bimini on a 22' Cat. I bought my second 1981 Catalina last year. The seller
Buyer looking for Help /Advise George Blass at 8:07am 02.29.04 Smaller Boats 5/1069 Hi All,I am looking for advise / information on the Catalina 22 mkII. I just sold my MacGregor 26
Yanmar Sweet Spot Christian Joly at 7:54am 02.29.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/8158 I read on this forum about the Yanmar, model 3gm30f 27 hp, having a sweet spot of 2800rpm's, also 35
changing oil Christian Joly at 7:32am 02.29.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1356 Help! I am a proud owner of a Hunter 356, I'm ready for my first oil change. Is there a simple way o
Grounding HF (SSB) Radio Wayne at 7:22am 02.29.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/836 I am intending to install an HF radio on my Catalina 36 (1985). I want to place the transmitter box
Water ballast vs weighted keel Ross Terry at 7:08am 02.29.04 Smaller Boats 5/1279 Has anyone played with the idea of weighting the keel on water ballast boats? The tenderness, even a
removing silicone caulk ? Morrie at 6:36am 02.29.04 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1225 Anyone have an opinion on what's the best solvent to remove the leftovers of silicone caulking? My c

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H31 - Input on servicing original stuffing box Claude L.-Auger at 12:36pm 11.23.20 As far as packing size, yours is probably 3/16 based on your shaft being 1'' and on the generally ac
Salt Water in Bilge pilott at 12:34pm 11.23.20 Back siphoning through the bilge pump outlet? When you are heeled over, that throughhull submerges?
Salt Water Foot Pump = Broken/Spun Impellers (1) jonelli at 12:06pm 11.23.20 So there's no spline/boss to drive the impeller, it's a friction fit onto its shaft? Yes there is,
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta (2) JamesG161 at 11:57am 11.23.20 These are two iconic pictures from the boat... .:laugh: From the Dome light in the Front Head...
Salt Water Foot Pump = Broken/Spun Impellers justsomeguy at 11:29am 11.23.20 It was "spun" as stated in the title. So there's no spline/boss to drive the impeller, it's a fric
Interesting concept? SFS at 11:27am 11.23.20 I see what you did there, bud.
Windlass v. Anchor Winch for H260 Ralph Johnstone at 11:22am 11.23.20 Any and all opinions are greatly appreciated . If you need a windlass because of a bad back, YOU
Anchor Chain Catenary. Anchor Test Video by SV Panope Tom J at 11:18am 11.23.20 Interesting data. I use 100' of chain as my primary anchor rode, and I prefer to use 5:1 scope for
Anchor Chain Catenary. Anchor Test Video by SV Panope thinwater at 11:16am 11.23.20 Tree bend is a good question. Let's look at that. Pounds/Extension/max bend per 100 pounds/energy 1
Advice on cabin interior wall replacement project dlochner at 11:16am 11.23.20 Why save the vinyl? The foam behind the vinyl is already deteriorating, see the piece hanging down?
Salt Water Foot Pump = Broken/Spun Impellers jonelli at 11:14am 11.23.20 You never stated what exactly it was that failed. Is there a spline on the hub that dissolved? Got
Interesting concept? Gene Neill at 11:10am 11.23.20 At least half, probably more, of the folks looking at this display would likely not be interested i
Anchor Chain Catenary. Anchor Test Video by SV Panope jssailem at 11:04am 11.23.20 I too watch and like the work presented by Steve and his practical testing. While he applies scienti
Deck step repair junkydave at 10:49am 11.23.20 Hard to see but, there are spider cracks in front and a pretty good crack in the rear.
Salt Water Foot Pump = Broken/Spun Impellers justsomeguy at 10:44am 11.23.20 Since we all know how delicate those things are, that must be the reason it failed. You never stat
Salt Water Foot Pump = Broken/Spun Impellers jssailem at 10:32am 11.23.20 I'm going to have to make a rule that it is NEVER used while the engine is running. Or.... you ins
Storing boat in yard? (1) sailme88 at 10:13am 11.23.20 I wouldn't have it any other way. Many haulers rent stands. I own my own and always have.
Deck step repair (1) jssailem at 10:13am 11.23.20 The cracks around the base of the compression post look bad. That is where I would start. Yes remo
Advice on cabin interior wall replacement project 31seahorse at 10:12am 11.23.20 Hello michaelapk, The metaphor was a weird one, I agree. The Irwin sailed very fast once it heeled
replacing a 12v DC accessory control panel cagreen75 at 10:10am 11.23.20 First and foremost, and I'm not saying this to be mean, but if you do not understand how electricity

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