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Loos specs for Beneteau First 310 grandview846 at 6:50am 06.12.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1245 can anyone share the tension settings when using a Loos rigging gage? Also, to which of the 4 holes
Maine Visitors RoyS at 6:35am 06.12.20 Destinations 44/6468 May be best to plan to visit somewhere other than Maine or else comply with the following edict: Te
Rudder locking disc installation (2) Richie50 at 4:59am 06.12.20 Catalina 22 1/895 I just disassembled the rudder casting to install new CD Locking Discs and found there is no bolt ho
Alternator belt adjustment NYCatalina30 at 4:22am 06.12.20 Catalina 30 14/3910 Good morning, I've noticed my alternator belt has at least 1'' deflection when pushed (while 1/2''
seal pedestal grab bar Hayden Watson at 11:54pm 06.11.20 Ask All Sailors 4/891 I found a leak at the steering pedestal boats when we were remaking the cushions. (the big mold spo
Tachometer Calibration (1) ontherocks83 at 7:54pm 06.11.20 Ask All Sailors 5/1898 I have a Universal M25 with a New Balmar 6 series alternator, external regulator, and Balmar serpent
Chartplotter plug (1) thetone at 7:46pm 06.11.20 Ask All Sailors 5/1093 I just bought a 1990 Beneteau 35s5. It came with a gps but it's outdated. Does anyone know what mode
B&G T41 Display repair (1) Jumpstart at 7:41pm 06.11.20 Ask All Sailors 12/2992 I have 3 B'G T41 displays. All 3 worked last season. One this year does not fire up. They are 6 year
Detector Suggestions Jac123 at 6:00pm 06.11.20 Catalina 30 1/603 I have a 1989 Catalina 30' with a propane stove and a diesel engine. I am looking for suggestions fo
Daysailer III, centerboard lines stuck LSATTAN at 5:14pm 06.11.20 Day Sailers 10/5826 The lines to raise and drop the centerboard do not appear to be working, they feel stuck, i have rea
1979 J/24 clean-up (2) G0ri11@ at 2:21pm 06.11.20 Ask All Sailors 1/465 I've had my J for a little under a year. She's been repainted and had some minor mechanical fixes a
Stiff Steering Wheel balbontin at 1:54pm 06.11.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 16/5409 Hi - Any idea why the steering wheel is so stiff on the 411 after a while. Planning to take the boa
Changing shaft on 411 balbontin at 1:52pm 06.11.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/799 Hi - Would appreciate any advice (or video) about the process of replacing the 30 mm shaft on the 41
Propeller 3 blades - 18x10 RH 30mm balbontin at 1:50pm 06.11.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/920 Hi...I am looking to buy a 3 blade fixed propeller for my 411 (18 diameter x10 pitch for a 30 mm sha
2004 Seaward 26rk - Newer vs. Older Models - Things to Look For (2) JDE at 12:23pm 06.11.20 Trailer Sailors 18/7954 In my quest for the perfect, do everything, trailer sailor, I've settled on the Seaward 26rk. This w
H146 Centerboard mstoffer at 12:04pm 06.11.20 Parts Search 3/471
Yanmar Cooling Water Flow Rate Roger Wood at 11:58am 06.11.20 Engines and Propulsion 5/3917 Does anyone know the spec water flow rate for the sea water (raw water) system of the Yanmar 2GM20F
Gps plug (1) thetone at 11:19am 06.11.20 Ask All Sailors 1/676 Does anyone know what chartplotters would be compatible with the plug I've shown. Just baught a1990
Hot halyard? (5) Noodat Lady at 11:08am 06.11.20 Seaward 6/1891 180753 So I could replace it neatly if moving or deleting was the option. Incidentally, I think the
Yanmar Sea Water System Flow Rate Roger Wood at 10:16am 06.11.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/519 Does anyone know the spec water flow rate for the sea water (raw water) system of the Yanmar 2GM20F

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42cc Passage Rudder Post & Ressed Furling Drum Questions Terry Cox at 10:01am 11.08.24 Here is the article that I wrote about the Hood furling drum issue. Hunter 42 Owner Modifications an
Plumbing Terry Cox at 9:48am 11.08.24 I am having some leaking problems on some of the hose coupling and T-fittings. Hi Randy. Just anot
Recore deck around chainplates. monocerosin at 9:29am 11.08.24 Curious how the deck core replacement went around the chainplates for you? I am soon to tackle the
Recore deck around chainplates. Apollo newbie at 9:24am 11.08.24 Curious how the deck core replacement went around the chainplates for you? I am soon to tackle the s
Oil Leak Ralph Johnstone at 9:07am 11.08.24 Does this mean it is a main seal on the engine? DO NOT look for the most difficult (aka $$$) thin
Looking at a Catalina 36 MKII JoeWhite at 9:04am 11.08.24 Jim, I sail in San Francisco bay and 20 and 30 knot winds are expected always. She does very well, I
Looking at a Catalina 36 MKII jssailem at 9:03am 11.08.24 Jim. The MK1 and MK2 have the same solid built hull. With nearly 12ft beam drawn well back you get w
Vendee Globe 2024! LakeShark at 9:01am 11.08.24 I thought I remembered seeing that thread and could not find it. No worries. My favorite is like
cabin lightbulb change Rich Stidger at 8:56am 11.08.24 I agree. Twist the white part with both hands and perhaps push upward to remove. CCW definitely.
cabin lightbulb change Ralph Johnstone at 8:47am 11.08.24 I find that washing your hands really well in hot soapy water helps to improve your grip on the cle
Vendee Globe 2024! jssailem at 8:32am 11.08.24 Andrew, started a thread back on 19 October. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/vendee-globe.
How to rig a dinghy for a Catalina 28 jssailem at 8:23am 11.08.24 Hello @Surfside. Welcome to the Forum. It depends on the type of dinghy you carry and the conditions
cabin lightbulb change PNWE36 at 8:20am 11.08.24 Hi, it looks the same as the one in my Hunter 36. As you stated just twist counter-clockwise. shoul
P42 radar mount (1) HoosierSailor at 8:16am 11.08.24 I ended up putting mine on a ScanStrut radar pole. Easiest solution for me at this time.
P42 radar mount R Squared at 7:55am 11.08.24 The mast needs to come out of the boat. The person doing the work needs to be able to shine a light
Convert roller furling main to traditional ? David in Sandusky at 7:52am 11.08.24 Hassle: If it's set up right with a decent sail, and you know how to do it, an in mast main is less
Convert roller furling main to traditional ? R Squared at 7:49am 11.08.24 It can be done, but....... The mast will have to come out of the boat, and the slot for the furling
Looking at a Catalina 36 MKII Joe at 7:27am 11.08.24 The best sailing vessel ever built. View Sail La Vie \| 1999 Catalina 36 MK II There are some known
Raw water strainer disaster waiting to happen Project_Mayhem at 6:54am 11.08.24 This fall has been mild so far. I normally leave Burnham by the 3rd week of October. The stuck Amt
What must be a silly steering question Calif. Ted at 6:45am 11.08.24 Sometimes called a "hub brake" Edson calls it "Thru shaft" braking, it was used in some of their Vis

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