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Joker Valve Lee Hadjiosif at 4:14am 02.17.03 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1233 Hi Peggie,I recently discovered a leak from the joker valve connection on my Jabsco manual head. Th
Refrigerator Removal Dennis Van Dyke at 3:41am 02.17.03 Smaller Boats 0/749 Has anyone tried to remove the refrigerator from a 26.5? It seems built in and won't budge even with
Water heaters Tim at 3:34am 02.17.03 Ask All Sailors 14/1375 I have been researching water heaters and have found that most units are fairly complicated, large a
anyone added a cdi roller furler to cherubini 27 john at 12:57am 02.17.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1392 I have just purchased a hunter 27 (1977). Thinking of adding a CDI roller furler. Anyone done this?
Nav Station shelf..thanks to Gene for resizing it Ed at 12:44am 02.17.03 The Cherubini Hunters 0/933 Here is a new shelf I put in to hold binoculars, flashlights etc...
rusty sails Allan Gibson at 12:17am 02.17.03 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 4/1866 Hi,I have recently purchased a Mason 38. The main is structurally almost new, but was clearly store
Strange but True Gary Wyngarden at 11:11pm 02.16.03 Ask All Sailors 5/1066 The January issue of Pacific Yachting magazine has a review of an $800,000 Bermuda 45 designed by C.
charging time k bottomley at 10:54pm 02.16.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/1093 I have 4 group 24 12 volt deep cycle batteries on my 27 catalina,and my charger charges at 10 amps
Bottom Paint...? Red Beard at 10:41pm 02.16.03 Ask All Sailors 9/1107 Can someone explain the purpose of bottom paint...other than to change the color of the boat?
Yanmar SB8 Transmission Marcus at 10:00pm 02.16.03 Mid-Size Boats 5/1334 I have an SB8 and need to change the fluid in the transission. This is the last thing I need to do
Replacing the Groco HF Head in a Hunter Legend 37 Linda at 8:10pm 02.16.03 Big Boats 4/989 Has anyone replaced a Groco head? We're wondering how easy it is to access the nuts under the fiberg
Leaking Keel Bolts in Hunter Legend 37 Linda at 8:05pm 02.16.03 Big Boats 6/5064 We recently purchased a 1989 Hunter Legend 37. It is a fantastic boat. The surveyor noted "different
Macgregor 26M Max at 6:26pm 02.16.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1024 We had plans to purchase a 26X until advised that production had ceased until the launch of the new
How do I turn on the showers in a 2001 Hunter 340 Mac at 3:44pm 02.16.03 Big Boats 4/1296 Hey little help please... I'm a little embarrassed tosay that I've had my boat for a year now and d
Swiss Kiwi's vs. NZ Kiwi's SailboatOwners.com at 2:49pm 02.16.03 Ask All Sailors 60/4071 No matter what you think of the America's Cup, you have to agree these boats look beautiful as they
Bilge pan liner problem.Obstructs sealing sensor. jim oursler at 12:22pm 02.16.03 Big Boats 4/1086 I was going to reseal my knot sensor by loosening the nut inside the hull and caulking, but alas, I
VC-17 on outboard lower unit Lee at 12:05pm 02.16.03 Smaller Boats 3/1319 I put VC-17 bottom paint on the lower unit of my outboard. After the fact I found out it isn't for
Bottom Paint Doug McElwee at 11:44am 02.16.03 Smaller Boats 8/1314 I need to do some repair work on the bottom of my boat and then repaint the bottom. The problem is I
trailering larry draveling at 9:48am 02.16.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/1060 Iam looking in to buying a catalina 27,whats it take to load onto a trailer and take down the mast o
H-19 or H18.5 Ray at 9:24am 02.16.03 Smaller Boats 9/1113 I'm interested in trailering a boat on the various lakes of the mid-atlantic states and doing limite

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Electric Ferries Coming to Maine? jaysweet at 5:40pm 10.01.20 Our Navy has a ton of experience with electric ships, notably aircraft carriers and submarines. Not
Posts that start with: "Son, ..." Mr. Dave at 5:37pm 10.01.20 Bob, you dastardly old man, you just disproved my thesis! Curse you, Bob!
Posts that start with: "Son, ..." BobH57 at 5:35pm 10.01.20 Son, I have to say I'm in complete agreement with you....
From Just Outta the Water after 10 yrs, No Maintenance (1) RockynHilda at 5:34pm 10.01.20 Thanks Reefing she'll get there, gonna change up the lines some, to dress her up a little !
Minor disaster averted / brain teaser jaysweet at 5:33pm 10.01.20 Wire the alternator directly to the house (or start) and install an ACR and you won't have the prob
Proper water tank sanitizing bleach amount Rich Stidger at 5:32pm 10.01.20 I use 1 quart per 250 gallons. I can't remember from where I got that ratio. Don't take it as gosp
Posts that start with: "Son, ..." jaysweet at 5:32pm 10.01.20 I've long noticed that people who sail, or rather people who captain their own boats of any type, wi
Minor disaster averted / brain teaser TimFromLI at 5:28pm 10.01.20 Wire the alternator directly to the house (or start) and install an ACR and you won't have the probl
Seaward 25 noisy Yanmar: any point in trying to sound insulate it? Noodat Lady at 5:26pm 10.01.20 Thank you, those are indeed the mounts I was looking for.
Changing water valve intake gasket on a 1992 macgregor classic RolfSail at 5:24pm 10.01.20 The picture I posted showing that the shaft was 16.5 inches is of a Mac 26S shaft that I had left ov
Catalina 320 Stem Fitting Tom J at 5:22pm 10.01.20 Ahoy, Andante, from SV Andante! The bow strap (chainplate?) on my 2003 C310 doesn't show any rust y
Seaward 25 noisy Yanmar: any point in trying to sound insulate it? heritage at 5:21pm 10.01.20 https://www.parts4engines.com/yanmar-2gm-engine-mount I installed these mounts recently. They were
Minor disaster averted / brain teaser jaysweet at 5:20pm 10.01.20 Dang it! That's it! The problem is, the key is always on when the engine is running, but every now a
Has anybody purchased a new outboard online from overseas? planoron at 5:05pm 10.01.20 A month ago we ordered a 40hp Yamaha from our local dealer, it'll be December before we see it. We
Has anybody purchased a new outboard online from overseas? planoron at 4:47pm 10.01.20 gary - Company Info : Yamaha Outboards For Sale,Suzuki Boat Motors,Honda Marine Engines
Minor disaster averted / brain teaser NYSail at 4:45pm 10.01.20 Key off
Minor disaster averted / brain teaser Mr Fox at 4:41pm 10.01.20
Lazy jacks diameter Jackdaw at 4:38pm 10.01.20 Looks like they're attached to the spreaders? Seems like that would help keep them out of the way.
Has anybody purchased a new outboard online from overseas? Rick Webb at 4:35pm 10.01.20 A month ago we ordered a 40hp Yamaha from our local dealer, it'll be December before we see it. We d
From Just Outta the Water after 10 yrs, No Maintenance Reefing at 4:35pm 10.01.20 Nice job!!!

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