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Engine trouble Ozana Halik at 8:18am 08.26.02 Big Boats 1/968 This past weekend I tried to start the engine (Yanmar 3GM30F) on my 1995 35.5 Legend. The previous w
standing rigging? Jim Hamilton at 7:58am 08.26.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/1218 Hey everyone.... I'm looking into purchasing my first sailboat and figure a Catalina 30 will fit
Insurance Crazy Dave Condon at 7:37am 08.26.02 Smaller Boats 12/1213 YOu need to read your policy closely. A fellow who busted his mast submitted the quote to Boat US.
Amount of water intake for cooling Paul Akers at 7:33am 08.26.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/790 Having just posted a response to a hot-running diesel engine made me come up with this question. Ho
Propane Bottle Location Frank Wang at 7:08am 08.26.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/838 I have a Hunter 30 1989. I need to add a Newport Propane heater and the propane system to my boat. I
Water in the bilge Pat at 6:48am 08.26.02 Mid-Size Boats 7/1021 I have been carrying water in my bilge. I thought it was the packing gland. I adjusted that to 4 dri
Autopilot for L43 Ed O'Connor at 6:41am 08.26.02 Big Boats 4/958 Has anyone installed a rotary drive auotpilot on a legend 43? I'd be very interested in doing so on
Coolant capacity, C-36? John Visser at 6:26am 08.26.02 Big Boats 1/1013 1984 C36, with Universal M25 and 6 Gal water heater. Can anyone tell me the coolant capacity? Th
My DCM-12 Needs 14 - 15 Volts to Start Don McInnes at 6:21am 08.26.02 Other Sailboats 1/745 My DCM-12 is 22 years old and has been "on" most of the time. Beginning about a month ago, it won't
Fresh Water Pump Noisy Doug Bland at 6:12am 08.26.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/917 Has anyone found a way to reduce the noise level of the fresh water pump?
WHat's involved in a tranny rebuild? Todd Osborne at 5:58am 08.26.02 Mid-Size Boats 9/1055 The Hurth transmission to my XP25 has finally given out (friction plates too glazed). Has anyone had
Cabin sole refinishing Bruce Hill at 5:40am 08.26.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/889 It's a long winter in Wisconsin, thought I would refinish the cabin sole this year. Not in bad shap
Ericson keel Mic fry at 5:26am 08.26.02 Ask All Sailors 4/1824 I am interested in the 27 foot Ericson and would like to know what are the pros and cons are of this
Secondary anchor Bill Potter at 5:20am 08.26.02 Ask All Sailors 9/1251 As a first time boat owner and having spend a sleepless night on the hook riding out a thunderstorm
Rudder Post Separation from Deck Sean Davern at 5:02am 08.26.02 Big Boats 2/1019 I own a 1990 Hunter Passage 42. I was sailing the other day and happened to be in the aft stateroom
Trailer for 272 O'Day Bill at 4:43am 08.26.02 Ask All Sailors 2/1317 I was wondering if anyone has expirence with a trailer for a 27 foot O'Day
Exhaust elbow failure John Visser at 4:36am 08.26.02 Big Boats 5/1350 I knew it would eventually fail, but it failed before I could get to it. Long story, but a cut-up D
PHRF rating for Beneteau 50/Tall mast? Mike Posey at 4:05am 08.26.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1399 I am race committee chairman for a major race on August 31, 2002. I have an entry form from an owner
Trailer Rental Scott at 4:03am 08.26.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1148 Does anyone have information on trailer rentals? I have a McGreggor 24 and would like to trailer it
Trailer Rental Scott at 4:02am 08.26.02 Trailer Sailors 0/1485 Does anyone have information on trailer rentals? I have a McGreggor 24 and would like to trailer it

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2005 Nissan NSF9.8A Crazy Dave Condon at 12:12pm 08.02.20 @caverun is correct and manuals are the same. Thank you
Nuisance water and new bilge pump recommendations? (1) smokey73 at 12:04pm 08.02.20
Beneteau 361 stiff steering Mechone at 11:54am 08.02.20 Unhook the cables from the quadrant , you should be able to grab the quadrant and move rudder easy.
Cruising RPM. (1) Ralph Johnstone at 11:50am 08.02.20 The point I was pondering earlier is whether "running it hard" in terms of its normal, everyday cru
Is this Boat a good boat? shemandr at 11:41am 08.02.20 I advocate and have posted that buyer's should in mind how and where they will use the boat before s
Cruising RPM. Alan Gomes at 11:30am 08.02.20 It's not an emotional thing, they're designed to run hard. Strong cylinder walls, beefed up conne
Cleaning Non-skid Gelcoat Surfaces? DrJudyB at 11:28am 08.02.20 I use West Marine brand Hvy Duty Cleaner on the non skid for periodic deep cleanings. For monthly w
Cleaning Non-skid Gelcoat Surfaces? DrJudyB at 11:20am 08.02.20 After you get it clean, I recommend coating the nonskid with Woody Wax to help keep it clean. It sea
Cruising RPM. Ralph Johnstone at 11:13am 08.02.20
Catalina 275 Inboard Diesel markcc13 at 11:04am 08.02.20 Unless you plan to spend most of your time below, you'll be happier with a C275 than a C270. Just i
M25 Universal troubles - need advice Ralph Johnstone at 11:02am 08.02.20 This simple problem has become more complicated that launching a Saturn rocket:facepalm:. Is it an
Is this Boat a good boat? Don S/V ILLusion at 11:02am 08.02.20
Invest 92L JamesG161 at 11:01am 08.02.20 Now downgraded to... Tropical Storm Isaias John and I hate to brag but :biggrin::biggrin: And pl
Hot water coming through cold lines KZW at 11:00am 08.02.20 Here's a picture of how I did mine, on a C310. The tempering valve is on the hot outlet. There's
Catalina 275 Inboard Diesel markcc13 at 10:58am 08.02.20 I'd get another quote from another dealer. I doubt you can even buy one without a motor. The factor
Cruising RPM. Don Lucas at 10:54am 08.02.20 I cruise my 410 with a 4jh3e at 2000-2400 rpm. That is the sweet spot for speed and noise to me. But
Beneteau 361 stiff steering joker460 at 10:38am 08.02.20 You've probably already done this, but I had a problem today with my St4000+ . It locked my steering
Is this Boat a good boat? dlochner at 10:34am 08.02.20 Read the same article this morning, it is well worth the read. The topic comes up frequently on foru
2005 H38 house batteries not charging while motoring? glonek5 at 10:34am 08.02.20 both parallel charge starter circuits needed to be reset. now its charging. interesting.
Depth Finder Question Ralph Johnstone at 10:27am 08.02.20 Fixed to the inside of the hull Getting closer ..................... fixed how ? Silicone, to

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