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What could possibly go wrong? DArcy at 8:33am 01.26.20 Ask All Sailors 10/844 If you have ever seen a ship crossing your path and hailed them on the VHF to let them know you are
cal 27 Mark III Anniversary Edition (9) John6275 at 6:05am 01.26.20 Cal 30/3847 Just purchased a 1984 Cal 27, which based on my research is the 3rd and final edition of the Cal 27.
Icebox conversion kit for '79 C30 WBulkley at 7:40pm 01.25.20 Catalina 30 6/3077 I'm 1100 miles from our '79 Catalina 30, which is on the hard in San Carlos, MX. Does anyone have r
Seadek versus Nuteak Synthetic Decking (1) Knotallthere at 2:45pm 01.25.20 Ask All Sailors 5/2005 Hello, I have been contemplating for some time installing synthetic teak decking in the cockpit of
Replacement microwave oven gary16188 at 2:37pm 01.25.20 Ask All Sailors 6/916 Hello, I am looking for a replacement microwave oven. The height needs to be no more than 9 3/4" hig
O'Day 272LE bimini Chuck Powell at 1:48pm 01.25.20 Bigger Boats 11/2317 I'm looking for a bimini for my 272LE that covers the wheel to the stern. My boat is shrink wrapped
Keel issue (1) 4 play at 1:12pm 01.25.20 C&C 18/3840 I am looking at a 1972 C'C 30 MK1 and it seems the casting line on the lead keel looks like it is se
Anyone use a CPAP when they anchor or moor out? Ilanortho at 10:48am 01.25.20 Ask All Sailors 25/4844 Hi; Have a CPAP that draws 4A at 120V . If I buy an inverter that translates to roughly 40 A at 12 v
Cutlass bearing and Shaft replacement Witzend at 9:27am 01.25.20 Ask All Sailors 5/653 So it's been 10yrs on Witz since I redid the drive train (Engine mounts, Cutlass bearing, damper pla
Replace shaft and cutlass Witzend at 7:13am 01.25.20 Catalina 310 23/2155 So it's been 10yrs on Witz since I redid the drive train (Engine mounts, Cutlass bearing, damper pla
Thought on Hunter 45 for newbie. BKWard at 3:37am 01.25.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 70/4870
Spinnaker Pole Length Karl13265 at 8:52am 01.24.20 Big Boats 3/1353 Does anyone happen to know the length of the spinnaker for a 1995 - 40.5 The original equipment list
Engine Mount Life Sailgunner at 6:12am 01.24.20 Big Boats 8/920 My 410 is now 20 years old. I am wondering if the engine mounts should be replaced. Any advice on en
Shower seat?? (2) Bluenose at 5:02am 01.24.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/764 I came across these in Home Depot - would make an excellent shower seat. The first holds 250 pounds,
H376 Exhaust Overboard Connection (1) Scott322 at 3:43am 01.24.20 Big Boats 2/568
1991 P42 Bow Rollers (1) Terry Cox at 7:10pm 01.23.20 Big Boats 31/2801 The back end of our bow roller on our boat has two small rollers, one above the other, and one large
South Winter MOORINGS PatrickA7 at 2:14pm 01.23.20 Ask All Sailors 3/399 Hello all, I am thinking of starting to plan my seasonal winters down south. Has anyone done this?
83' Hunter. Looking to replace the lights in my electrical panel limbodog at 11:23am 01.23.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/830 Hello, Anyone know where to find replacement light bulbs for the electrical panel? I'm told they'r
refinishing interior woodwork fred1diver at 9:31am 01.23.20 Ask All Sailors 27/2125 hey everyone, I'm redoing my interior wood, I was thinking about using lemon oil instead of teak oil
Spinnakers, Cruising Sails, Code Zero and Bloopers on 420? pjb13 at 9:21am 01.23.20 Big Boats 26/2817 We are new 420 owners and now that we have figured out the actual dimensions of the boat given the c

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Misc repairs and changes tcbailey67 at 2:42am 10.19.23 was thinking about cam cleats with fairleads, that's another option
Universal M25: strange water temp alarm behavior Tom J at 9:38pm 10.18.23 Discovered short circuit at the panel (which was a total btch to open with the wheel/autopilot sti*
Diesel shut off pull Michael Davis at 8:08pm 10.18.23 The solenoid pulls the wire that is attached to the high pressure pump lever. You said that much b
Man the Boats... jssailem at 8:07pm 10.18.23 Good question. Last Saturday I had planned to head to the boat. Unfortunately the rain storm we had
Diesel shut off pull jssailem at 8:01pm 10.18.23 On my 4.107 Perkins, I have a solenoid that I push a kill button on the cockpit engine panel. The so
Put-In-Bay? David in Sandusky at 7:47pm 10.18.23 Put-in-Bay is the Harbor with big restaurants and night-time entertainment in bars. They have a big
'83 O'Day 28 Fuel Pick Up Tube Mickstr at 7:19pm 10.18.23 On my 272 and 322, it's a small maybe 3/4" diameter plastic tube that is connected to the fitting fe
Diesel shut off pull Richard19068 at 6:57pm 10.18.23 I see. The OP has a Yanmar. The thread has become a bit confusing when a question is asked about a
Misc repairs and changes Ward H at 6:31pm 10.18.23 I can't think of a reason not to use 5/16" thru out the boat. You could use cam cleats on the 1/4" l
On h260 how to stop cables inside mast clanging? Crazy Dave Condon at 6:22pm 10.18.23 Your description of the gin pole is correct but what made it difficult to identify was the photo was
Misc repairs and changes tcbailey67 at 6:20pm 10.18.23
Misc repairs and changes (1) Ward H at 6:13pm 10.18.23 I had an O'day 25 for 6 years. Here's the list of lines I used on my O'day. The last column is qty
Saildrive MH40 Yanmar SeaDrive at 5:49pm 10.18.23 I also own a MH40-2013 and have had the main window leak problem. I removed them and resealed, them
Man the Boats... Michael Davis at 5:19pm 10.18.23
Raymarine wifi or bluetooth radar MikeHoncho at 5:13pm 10.18.23
Benefits / drawbacks of going bigger Tally Ho at 4:26pm 10.18.23 Thanks Stu, my setup with forward spring and stern all is good. It is two lines, sure, but it work
On h260 how to stop cables inside mast clanging? (2) Davenport at 3:27pm 10.18.23 The round hole into mast was the gin pole hole, showing no rope or wires are in first foot of mast.
Diesel shut off pull Davidasailor26 at 2:44pm 10.18.23 Yanmar's do not have a solenoid for shut down, the fuel system is entirely mechanical, at least for
Diesel shut off pull Michael Davis at 2:31pm 10.18.23 The Perkins also uses a cable pull in some boats. I just thought it would be easy to put a stop swit
Diesel shut off pull dlochner at 2:27pm 10.18.23 He said he has a Perkins with a solenoid. I see. The OP has a Yanmar. The thread has become a bit

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