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cyclical vibration under power ontherocks83 at 12:35pm 07.01.20 Engines and Propulsion 10/1332 I'm not sure if cyclical is the correct word, but here is what I am experiencing. Quick back story.
Bulbs needed for Head and Galley (1) miketcook at 11:39am 07.01.20 Catalina 30 5/1086 Anyone know where I can get bulbs for these lights? I called a couple of places, and they had bulbs
12 volt wiring question. (1) XE3 at 11:05am 07.01.20 Musings With Maine Sail 17/3106 My boat was built in 1980 and has an old Raritan Crown II 50 Amp charger. I finally sat down this we
Sailboat Transport - Looking for a Solution Jimbeaux at 10:56am 07.01.20 Ask All Sailors 22/1860 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 32/4319 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 7/2455 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 8/1061 Wishing everyone has a pleasant July 1.
Removing keel crank handle (1) Tarkus at 7:52pm 06.30.20 Catalina 22 12/1908 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 1/1065 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 6/1623 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 6/2832 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 7/1466 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 15/3165 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 3/727 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 4/2933 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 18/6481 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 3/857 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 13/2259 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 29/4807 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 2/685 Hello everyone: I have my Mac 25 living in Monterey Bay. There are plenty of Macgregor 26 models the

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Cabin sole carpet ideas Project_Mayhem at 6:53am 04.09.25 EVA foam squares is another alternative. My friend used to tediously use his wash down pump. I'd ima
I need a rigger on Eagle Mountain Lake! JRacer at 6:35am 04.09.25 Talk to Mark Smith, "After Midnight". Probably can steer you in the right direction.
Transom repair O'day 22 Project_Mayhem at 9:58pm 04.08.25 Make sure the middle of your transom doesnt have a wet core since you're boat has exposed holes
Hatch boards vents Project_Mayhem at 9:51pm 04.08.25 I had some solar vents that pretty much solved the humidity issues. I also installed some passive ve
San Juan 23 Owners Manual (1) Benny17441 at 9:11pm 04.08.25 The SJ 23 has no large or very active owners association. Even in this forum you may find but a cou
Transom repair O'day 22 (1) jssailem at 8:32pm 04.08.25 Here is an example of an outboard motor mount with four bolts on a boat transom.
B&R rig tuning take 1 SteveHughessails at 8:13pm 04.08.25 I agree, lots of rain here now; no complaints though we need it. I am confident I will make more p
Sailing Tender Davidasailor26 at 7:04pm 04.08.25 I agree with Foswick - judging by the graininess along some of the other edges it looks like the pic
Sailing Tender Foswick at 7:00pm 04.08.25 That's a really bad image interpretation. Well, I'm not sure we can say that because we don't know w
Sails, materials, designs - so many questions Davidasailor26 at 6:35pm 04.08.25 Love that photo! I definitely do not have laminate sails... Are you up north on the Chesapeake? Ha
Hatch boards vents smokey73 at 6:04pm 04.08.25 Might I ask, what does your "passive exhaust vent" look like?
I need a rigger on Eagle Mountain Lake! stickinthemud57 at 5:59pm 04.08.25 I keep my boat at Scott's Landing in Grapevine and an old guy named Perry (PT Rigging) does a lot of
B&R rig tuning take 1 colemj at 5:18pm 04.08.25 There should be no worry at all about diagonal tension because you are loosening one side and tighte
Hatch boards vents Timm R Oday25 at 4:53pm 04.08.25 pgandw , your experiance and many other reviewers of the solar powered vents was the reason I though
Sails, materials, designs - so many questions colemj at 4:32pm 04.08.25 I would hesitate to use anyone that does not come to the boat to measure. Especially with the sail
Sails, materials, designs - so many questions (1) colemj at 4:28pm 04.08.25 What kind of main sail are you runnning? Furling? Non-furling? dj Catamaran with a large roach e
Sails, materials, designs - so many questions colemj at 4:27pm 04.08.25 A couple of friends have 3Di sails, they love the shape and how well the sail holds it shape. Howev
Sails, materials, designs - so many questions dLj at 4:16pm 04.08.25 We have had 3Di Endurance sails (dyneema and kevlar) for the past 5yrs. 3Di is really only the man
Sails, materials, designs - so many questions dLj at 4:10pm 04.08.25 The offshore lofts often work with several different smaller lofts. The advantage to using a smalle
Sails, materials, designs - so many questions colemj at 4:09pm 04.08.25 I've heard about these. I've also heard some mixed reviews of the 3Di. Do you have any direct exper

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