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Universal M-18 and M-25 hose between fuel injectors (2) Richard19068 at 5:32pm 06.30.20 Engines and Propulsion 6/1187 On the universal M-18 there is a small hose between the fuel injectors. On the attached pdf it is
Are there any drop in placements for Raymarine E80 Bondar132 at 5:24pm 06.30.20 Ask All Sailors 6/2111 I have an E80 working just fine. I have ST60 instruments and they are fine as well. I am wondering i
Hunter 310 AC BTU Size KenK13623 at 5:23pm 06.30.20 Mid-Size Boats 7/1260 The original AC in our 310 has gone out and will be replacing the unit. Am wondering what BTU size
Is it possible Drinky Crow at 3:16pm 06.30.20 Racing 15/2458 to fraculate a masthead deck stepped rig? I remember reading about how DC did this by removing the w
1-1/2" black water valves (1) steveinusa at 2:29pm 06.30.20 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/608 What are these type of valves called and any good places to get them?
Balmar magndtic screwdriver TimFromLI at 12:42pm 06.30.20 Engines and Propulsion 4/2304 I have a balmar regulator and just switched my batteries over to flooded from AGM. I never knew what
Repower with Westerbeke or Yanmar? Woodrowbr at 12:41pm 06.30.20 The Cherubini Hunters 18/4925 Trying to decide if I should re-power my 30 1978 Hunter. Currently, it has a YSM 12 which I was fina
Looking for Information on 40.5 Masthead Michael G at 12:36pm 06.30.20 Big Boats 3/656 Looking for a manufacturer and possible a dimensional drawing for Hunter 1993 Legend 40.5 masthead.
White smoke 2001 Westerbeke 30B3 Guan at 10:00am 06.30.20 Engines and Propulsion 13/1722 On my third short outing this year while motoring (1hr) suddenly noticed white smoke even on idling
Loss of Power VelaFella at 9:42am 06.30.20 Big Boats 29/3180 Shakedown cruise yesterday after a year in the slip. Bottom paint was applied a year ago, which usu
Macgregor 25s and Monterey Bay Giro at 9:33am 06.30.20 Ask All Sailors 2/609 Hello everyone: I have my Mac 25 living in Monterey Bay. There are plenty of Macgregor 26 models the
Macgregor 25s and Monterey Bay Giro at 9:25am 06.30.20 Ask All Sailors 0/16
Rudder for a 1988 Macgregor 26D Bonky11 at 9:06am 06.30.20 Trailer Sailors 17/2807 Hello, Looking to see if anyone knows where I can find a good used rudder, mount and tiller for a Ma
Time to update your Coastal Pilot jssailem at 8:57am 06.30.20 Pacific North West Cruisers 1/498 Just found the latest update of the CG Coastal Pilot for our cruising area. Great reading for the
Getting at the water tank daviddiscenza at 7:24am 06.30.20 Big Boats 2/773 My '93 C34 has two starboard side water tanks. One is accessed under the starboard seatee. The other
Listing to port daviddiscenza at 7:19am 06.30.20 Big Boats 12/3415 Our '93 C34 seems to list to port by just a few degrees. I don't understand why this is, especially
2 dumb questions about the jib on an o'day 222 Unremarcable at 12:48am 06.30.20 Day Sailers 6/1353 I'm still very new to this boat (coming from a really basic dinghy) so please excuse my ignorance! Q
Questions (many) re: Setting up a private mooring (1) rgranger at 7:47pm 06.29.20 Ask All Sailors 22/4010 I need some fact based info on something I have no knowledge about. I'm moving to Charleston and th
Deep keel vs Shoal keel experience ontherocks83 at 7:32pm 06.29.20 Ask All Sailors 16/3495 I understand that this is an anecdotal experiment and not scientific in any way, but I want to share
Drain plug pulsewave at 7:23pm 06.29.20 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/811

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1991 Hunter 30T throttle cable replacement Chillsailor at 10:38am 07.27.24 I think the throttle cable in the ceiling was original. It is red. In my experience replacements a
1991 Hunter 30T throttle cable replacement Ralph Johnstone at 10:31am 07.27.24 but the shift cable runs under the bed. If the route is suitable for the shifter, it's good enoug
Westerbeke 30B Tachometer Issue jssailem at 9:42am 07.27.24 Hi again. I see you posted about a 331 for an owner in SF Bay. That post was from 2021. One post abo
Is this a good price? catsails8 at 9:39am 07.27.24 Fair. I have used Fisheries Supply in Seattle. They have decent pricing and free shipping. -colors/
Is this a good price? (1) jssailem at 9:25am 07.27.24 Fair. I have used Fisheries Supply in Seattle. They have decent pricing and free shipping. sheries
Gearbox dipstick Blitz at 9:22am 07.27.24 I should also clarify that the work I had completed at East Coast Transmission was only expensive si
Ghosting with a Code Zero jssailem at 9:19am 07.27.24 Enjoyed the video. :biggrin:
Boat Mocs jssailem at 9:10am 07.27.24 I love Keens. They have an open-toe box to prevent pinching, and the toes are covered and protected
Volvo Penta 2003, exhaust. (1) jssailem at 9:05am 07.27.24 My education on my boat about exhaust developed these specifics. You need to inject the water into
shower drain sump pump question JamesG161 at 8:52am 07.27.24 Bad for marine life. Not true with a cup of Clorox ! Clorox rapidly reacts to kill Bacteria etc.
Boat Mocs Ward H at 8:52am 07.27.24 My favorite boat shoes are Teva sandals with toe caps. They have great traction even on wet decks,
Boat Mocs Jacktar at 8:51am 07.27.24 7 dollar water shoes have best non skid and are cheap/.
Boat Mocs Ward H at 8:45am 07.27.24 Nowadays I use my Keen 'walking shoes' and their sole compound and tread pattern seems fine for sai
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta (2) JamesG161 at 8:45am 07.27.24 We found 10 Thu hulls on our Boat. The full parts list is very complex so I had to create a Spread
shower drain sump pump question NCBrew at 8:40am 07.27.24 Pour some Clorox or Bilge Cleaner in the shower drain. Jim... You should not put Clorox in the pu
shower drain sump pump question (2) Hello Below at 8:17am 07.27.24 The duckbill valve is listed as a Rule 1240R. It is probably specific to the Rule 20DA pump. And i
shower drain sump pump question ggrizzard at 7:57am 07.27.24 It seems to me the only difference between the OP's setup and the 98B system is a check valve in th
Is this a good price? Hello Below at 7:50am 07.27.24 I only checked against west marine which was of course more expensive but wanted to see if I went w
Gearbox dipstick dlochner at 7:49am 07.27.24 As noted by Sailcap340's photo the line is the upper/lower limit. So the line is the correct level
Volvo Penta 2003, exhaust. WayneH at 7:48am 07.27.24 The raw water in the bottom diagram drains into the muffler only and that is the siphon break. Once

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