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Sailboat Transport - Looking for a Solution Jimbeaux at 10:56am 07.01.20 Ask All Sailors 22/1640 I currently have my boat on the hard in NY state. I have been trying DESPERATELY to get her back up
Inside vent for fresh water problem ontherocks83 at 10:47am 07.01.20 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 32/3534 I need some advice or recommendations for my fresh water system. The original air vent for the fresh
CNG Tank Refill in Los Angeles? DESPERATE AaronInRedondo at 10:22am 07.01.20 Ask All Sailors 7/2210 I've been reluctant to ask, since I see the forum is littered with posts regarding CNG. I'm in Redon
Happy Canada Day 2020 Hunter216 at 7:41am 07.01.20 Sails Call Lounge 8/942 Wishing everyone has a pleasant July 1.
Removing keel crank handle (1) Tarkus at 7:52pm 06.30.20 Catalina 22 12/1667 I would like to remove the crank cover board and cut and finish a new one. The crank however needs t
O'day Bimini Installation Capri at 6:33pm 06.30.20 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1007 Hi there. I'm in the process of installing a Bimini on my 1981 O'day 22. I'd like your opinion on th
Universal M-18 and M-25 hose between fuel injectors (2) Richard19068 at 5:32pm 06.30.20 Engines and Propulsion 6/1417 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 6/2403 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 7/1360 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 15/2800 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 3/639 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 4/2625 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 18/5484 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 3/697 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 13/2009 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 29/3465 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 2/640 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 17/3130 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 1/542 Just found the latest update of the CG Coastal Pilot for our cruising area. Great reading for the

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B&G Vulcan 7 power cable "pin-out" (1) ricksoth at 12:49pm 11.15.24 I found the information late last night on another installation manual. Thanks to all who commented.
cabin lightbulb change MFD at 12:48pm 11.15.24 BTW - thanks all. It took a little muscle to remove. Might have broke it without the advice.
Suzuki 2.5 on 8- Foot Trinka Skipper J at 12:01pm 11.15.24 Thanks for all the comments. They are all relevant. That Yamaha looks more robust, but with the extr
Stove on Hunter FastOlson at 11:31am 11.15.24 Thank you, we don't really use it. Thank you We do not "bake" much, per se. But most every cruise
Stove on Hunter jack7575 at 11:11am 11.15.24 Thank you, we don't really use it. Thank you
Hull sag problem shemandr at 11:03am 11.15.24 I believe the term for such a condition in a boat is hogged. It is often attributed to sagging of t
Hull sag problem seadreamers2 at 11:00am 11.15.24 That is usually the case. Welcome to the forum! :beer: Thanks - that is encouraging!
Hull sag problem kappykaplan at 9:43am 11.15.24 I am wondering if when the boat gets into the water if the hull will eventually return to its norma
Question about solar panels and batteries. LloydB at 9:41am 11.15.24 Welcome to SBO you picked a good time to ask these questions. Considering your main concern as state
H340 Midship Cleat Access floridahunter340 at 9:35am 11.15.24 Thank you Ralph, the aluminum plate design may be good news since it'll keep me from destroying the
H340 Midship Cleat Access Ralph Johnstone at 9:19am 11.15.24 Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but there are no nuts. The machine screws you see are screwed in
Merit 22 Trailer Repair, Water in Cabin, and Repair Fiberglass Around Trunk albakers at 9:02am 11.15.24 Great idea. I've tracked down someone who has a camera, so l try to get out there tomorrow and check
B&G Vulcan 7 power cable "pin-out" Don S/V ILLusion at 8:47am 11.15.24 Don, the OP is looking for the other end of the cable which the manual does not illustrate anywhere
Question about solar panels and batteries. Kings Gambit at 8:26am 11.15.24 Good Morning, You are wishing to sail 70 n.mi. or so from location x to Shoreline Marina in Long Be
Raritan Marine Elegance vs SeaEra QC Conversion Kit Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:10am 11.15.24 Thanks Peggy. Do you have any input on the overall performance of the Elegance vs SeaEra QC? The El
B&G Vulcan 7 power cable "pin-out" WayneH at 7:51am 11.15.24
Atomic A4 Head Studs question (1) jssailem at 7:42am 11.15.24 Is there a reason not to use studs that are threaded all the way through? I am not a mechanic by e
Legend 35 - Water heater hose replacement? marcham at 7:15am 11.15.24 They were on top of the grid, but going through maybe 2 cross sections. About 65% visible once all f
Question about solar panels and batteries. BarryL at 7:11am 11.15.24 OOPS!!!
Legend 35 - Water heater hose replacement? walmsleyc at 7:02am 11.15.24 I just replaced mine on a H380 (along with the water heater and water pump). I had 6 or 7 zip ties,

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