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Orca Attacks? srimes at 7:30am 09.22.20 Ask All Sailors 57/5607 https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/orca-attacks-on-sailboats-off-spain-leave-biologists-baff
Solar powered Deck Fan. Engineer 925 at 6:23am 09.22.20 Ask All Sailors 4/1181 Just purchased a Catalina 30. Boat does not have an exhaust fan for the cabin. Looking for an exhaus
Boat inspection recomendations Gegam at 12:47am 09.22.20 Ask All Sailors 9/1028 Hi I sent a offer for Hunter 320, 32F, 2001. In Marina Del Rey, CA. Can you recomend me the most imp
356 water heater hose (1) karellen at 9:51pm 09.21.20 Big Boats 4/898 Discovered this chafe on the water heater hoses while working on some unrelated maintenance. I check
WINTER arrived... (1) sailme88 at 6:00pm 09.21.20 Ask All Sailors 9/1032 Winter arrived today at 14:53.... on a positive note, I launch in 234 days 17 hours 59 minutes and
Sailmakers fred1diver at 4:20pm 09.21.20 Ask All Sailors 37/7026 Hey everyone, started looking at a replacement main sail, so far I have a quote from precision sails
Neglected boat meets shore! (1) shemandr at 1:47pm 09.21.20 Ask All Sailors 27/2818 I've been monitoring this boat for almost a year. It was moored on the North West side of the Jense
S2 7.0 Rudder (1977) George1 at 1:37pm 09.21.20 Parts Search 1/561 I am looking for a replacement rudder for my 1977 S2 7.0 which got busted while being trailered rece
1984 Hunter Legend 40 black tank replacement Old Parrothead at 1:09pm 09.21.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1000 Hello everyone. I am looking at purchasing a 1984 Hunter Legend 40 and doing a total refit. I unde
Reinforcement areas HD74 at 10:06am 09.21.20 Ask All Sailors 9/1339 I am adding 2 winches on my 1999 340 for asymmetrical sail. Also would like to add wider spinlock cl
Pressure wash after haulout Phil Mac at 10:01am 09.21.20 Ask All Sailors 9/1524 Hello All, For those of us up here in more northern climates, the time to haul out the boat is fast
Motor Bracket LazurusLong at 9:10am 09.21.20 Bigger Boats 1/699 Hi All, Jean and I bought 1986 O'Day272 with a new 9.9 Yamaha outboard. The motor works fine, but r
Stink Boat markwbird at 8:33am 09.21.20 Ask All Sailors 15/2565 So I am in process of replacing my holding tank and all the hoses, etc. This is due to stink boat.
Bristol 35.5 (1979) engine mount help jsgrover at 8:18am 09.21.20 Bristol 2/1664 I am seeking some guidance locating the proper engine mount part number or model (and hopefully a ve
Solar powered cabin vent fan whudatt at 7:32am 09.21.20 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1401 Good morning folks, I am looking for advice/ experience information from fellow sailors regarding so
Dining Table Refurbishment or Replacement Nodak7 at 6:26am 09.21.20 Big Boats 3/1217 The dining table top in our H41DS is in need of refurbishment or replacement. I was looking for idea
Jeep grand Cherokee diesel as towing vehicle. (or similar SUV) alllrite at 9:02pm 09.20.20 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/2188 my dodge ram 2500 was stolen this summer so I need a new tow vehicle. I'm looking at a Jeep grand c
Onan Cummins 8KW Genset Issue Terry Cox at 7:13pm 09.20.20 Engines and Propulsion 36/4248 Help! Our Genset has about 450 hours of use. Always starts and runs well. Two weeks ago when I start
Peter's+Bey 410 Nav Lights FlimFlamII at 6:47pm 09.20.20 Ask All Sailors 1/784 does anyone know where I can purchase the light sockets?
Searching for hunter 19-1 manual scottco at 6:08pm 09.20.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/1683 New boat owner here....just "acquired " a hunterv19-1 (83) and need help! Im thinking starting wit

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Honda Outboard Siesta Habit dlochner at 10:15am 04.03.25 It runs OK for a long time? Not an overheating problem? When it wont start, have you checked the
Honda Outboard Siesta Habit SteveHughessails at 10:13am 04.03.25
Depth needed to safely launch/retrieve Catalina 18 Wing Keel JBP-PA at 10:13am 04.03.25 From the first picture that does look like a pretty shallow ramp and maybe your only option is a str
Oday Trailer Weight Distribution EnamrdSalr21 at 10:09am 04.03.25 If I end up grabbing this boat, which I plan to, I was thinking I could try and make some minor adju
Honda Outboard Siesta Habit JBP-PA at 10:07am 04.03.25 It runs OK for a long time? Not an overheating problem? When it wont start, have you checked the f
Aqua Lift muffler C310 Stu Jackson at 10:02am 04.03.25 but if impellor ends broke off and got into heat exchanger would have to clean it out. I change imp
Aqua Lift muffler C310 Clydo at 9:44am 04.03.25 Stu you are right as usual. Seals and impellor wouldn't like it much. Keep ignition key around ha
Honda Outboard Siesta Habit dlochner at 9:20am 04.03.25 Have you checked the fuel tank vent and the fuel filter? Try unscrewing the fuel cap, see if it rep
Depth needed to safely launch/retrieve Catalina 18 Wing Keel Rick Webb at 9:09am 04.03.25 Hitch extenders are readily available at like a two-foot length. Inexpensive and may be just enough.
Honda Outboard Siesta Habit SteveHughessails at 9:06am 04.03.25 Have you checked the fuel tank vent and the fuel filter? Try unscrewing the fuel cap, see if it repe
Honda Outboard Siesta Habit dlochner at 8:58am 04.03.25 Yes it has a carb with a manual choke. I may just have to take longer showers.
Aqua Lift muffler C310 dlochner at 8:57am 04.03.25 Regret to say no typo. Full disclosure No San Francisco Bay or ocean sailing now jjust up and do
Depth needed to safely launch/retrieve Catalina 18 Wing Keel SteveHughessails at 8:54am 04.03.25
Aqua Lift muffler C310 Clydo at 8:53am 04.03.25 At 96 just to be moving is a good sign! Or is that a typo and you are 69? At any rate, I hear you.
Honda Outboard Siesta Habit Davidasailor26 at 8:47am 04.03.25 Is it carbureted with an automatic choke by any chance? I have a lawn mower with a similar problem -
Aqua Lift muffler C310 Clydo at 8:46am 04.03.25 Clyde, this is a BAD idea. Why? Because your raw water pump is not made to run DRY. Stu you are
Aqua Lift muffler C310 dlochner at 8:41am 04.03.25 You are so right Dave. I am 96 years old and wanted to avoid climbing around on hands and knees in
Aqua Lift muffler C310 Clydo at 8:35am 04.03.25 There won't be that much water to worry about. Just climb down and drain it, It can't hold more tha
Sailing Tender kloudie1 at 8:30am 04.03.25 A buddy of mine built an Eastport Pram like this and used it as a towed dink for the Tartan 37 .. It
Depth needed to safely launch/retrieve Catalina 18 Wing Keel LloydB at 8:23am 04.03.25 A hitch extension wouldn't work on my pickup I think because the rear gas tank or the spare tire wou

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