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Question on actuator greasing (1) Brap Brap at 8:36am 06.11.20 Engines and Propulsion 1/661 I recently purchased a catalina 250 that has a Panther Power tilt and lift. The zerk is corroded an
In Board Shrouds (4) drewlamparello at 8:33am 06.11.20 Catalina 275 19/3809 180735180736180737s 50+ the shrouds will now be in board... Got these from Catalina...
Hella marine fan repair (1) SeaBob48 at 7:26am 06.11.20 Ask All Sailors 38/6066 I'm trying to repair a Hella marine fan. The resistor on the circuit board for this Bugler 12 vdc mo
Water intrusion from swing keel well (Catalina 22)? Erbardy at 6:59am 06.11.20 Ask All Sailors 2/1056 Hi, I am posting this to get advice. I have some water coming in from the swing keel well I believe
Battery cable thru-hull? caverun at 6:47am 06.11.20 Smaller Boats 9/1570 I just bought a used 8hp electric start outboard for my H240 and need to run the battery cables into
Ospho Bob S at 6:17am 06.11.20 Ask All Sailors 14/3140 I hired an outfit to sand blast my cast iron keel and apply an epoxy barrier coat. They use Sea Hawk
Getting small amount of water from keel well (Catalina 22)? (3) Erbardy at 4:42am 06.11.20 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1551 Hi, I am posting this to get advice. I have some water coming in from the keel well I believe. The
Battery Questions Tarkus at 9:29pm 06.10.20 Catalina 22 5/1461 I'm carrying 2 batteries on board. A12V motorcycle battery to start my (yes I know...over sized) 9.9
Calling all Charleston SC sailors... rgranger at 8:50pm 06.10.20 Ask All Sailors 19/2964 Well it is official as of today. I am taking a job at The Citadel and Moving to Charleston. I'd l
Catalina 34 Teas04 at 8:15pm 06.10.20 Ask All Sailors 6/2613 Bought boat in Rochester NY had shipped to PortColborne in October put on cradle with mast down put
My Boat Is Held Together By Zip Ties! Rick D at 4:17pm 06.10.20 Ask All Sailors 36/3552 I had to replace the fluxgate compass for my AP. The compass is forward about 25' from the computer.
New Interior Wood Panels - Stain Options (1) npaulay at 3:36pm 06.10.20 Ask All Sailors 8/2461 Hello, I am in the process of refinishing the interior of my 1970's 27' sailboat and I'm having a ha
146 Tiller Arm rogerc02 at 3:06pm 06.10.20 Day Sailers 12/1862 Would someone happen to know the dimensions of the aluminum tiller arm on the 146. I would like to m
compass replacement for Hunter 386 Harvey18667 at 3:01pm 06.10.20 Big Boats 2/549 I have had the boat since new in 2002. The compass leaked and I was informed that Suunto no longer m
Hunter C37 Mast Winches odonnellryan at 2:34pm 06.10.20 The Cherubini Hunters 1/573 Hi, Have any of you replaced the winches on the mast with self-tailing? I'd like to buy one for the
Oil for older small diesel Richard19068 at 12:13pm 06.10.20 Engines and Propulsion 16/3290 Hi, Universal M-18 14 horse diesel. 35 years old. No hour meter first 15 years or so. Estimate mayb
Was looking for recommendations for a stack pack sail cover for 85 hunter 40 85bittersweet at 12:05pm 06.10.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/503 What does everyone like?
Permission to Come Aboard... ; ) (1) Rennsail at 11:11am 06.10.20 Trailer Sailors 11/1783 Getting back into sailing after a 25 year layoff. So I bought a well-sailed '77 Catalina 22 last nig
Replacing Edson steering ball joints WaltH at 10:36am 06.10.20 Big Boats 4/769 I have a Hunter 460 and have to replace the steering ball joints. The one closest to the wheel is on
Motor use Jaysway1 at 10:12am 06.10.20 Ask All Sailors 12/2374 Hi I have an oday 23 favtory calls for a 15hp but I wanna sail lesson use motor more could I upgrade

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Unknown water infiltration Urban Hermit at 8:12am 01.15.25 If your boat has a liner and there is space between the liner and the hull, water can accumulate in
Centerboard lifting mechanism broke. Thoughts on leaving centerboard down full time? Joe at 7:58am 01.15.25 Unless your design is a verifiable improvement, fix the centerboard lifting mechanism as was constru
Outhaul for a MORGAN 28 (1) Sailor Sue at 7:52am 01.15.25 Another option, probably simpler and maybe less expensive, get rid of the car, and track if possible
New Malabar IV Build dlochner at 7:27am 01.15.25 Dave, you seem stuck in the 20th century :) Most of my life was in the 20th Century, what do you
LYNNETTE, an Eggemoggin 47. Concordia at 7:07am 01.15.25 I had no idea that Ericson dabbled in that aesthetic. Very Stone-Horse-ish.
New Malabar IV Build dmax at 7:05am 01.15.25 Dave, you seem stuck in the 20th century :)
LYNNETTE, an Eggemoggin 47. FastOlson at 6:57am 01.15.25 Lovely boat! Also... newer owners are regularly restoring the two Bruce King "traditional on top an
Replacing Maxwell 500 Windlass buddybear at 6:39am 01.15.25 Mark, Yes, I used the original wire. So far it has worked fine. Jeff Great I thought that would
Unknown water infiltration shemandr at 6:23am 01.15.25 If your boat has a liner and there is space between the liner and the hull, water can accumulate in
Yanmar 2gm20F alternator prevents belt installation dlochner at 8:12pm 01.14.25 You will need to do more than just remove those wires and the ground stud. Those wires are part of s
Yanmar 2gm20F alternator prevents belt installation Ralph Johnstone at 7:59pm 01.14.25 Follow Maine Sail's post #11. If he says it's a ground and hence easily moved, it couldn't come fro
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Ross Davidasailor26 at 7:17pm 01.14.25
PNW Summer Cruise 2024 Terry Cox at 5:36pm 01.14.25 Thanks, John. Nothing like a good sail to scratch that itch.
Yanmar 2gm20F alternator prevents belt installation Brinky63 at 4:40pm 01.14.25 A longer belt would give you more clearance. I would move it away from the oil filter ASAP. That a
Yanmar 2gm20F alternator prevents belt installation Brinky63 at 4:31pm 01.14.25 hink of just too many ways for this to wear through your oil filter and for once in your life, the
Yanmar 2gm20F alternator prevents belt installation Brinky63 at 4:31pm 01.14.25 Hi All, agree on the longer belt. also going to change the alternator. Thanks for the assistance.
Replacing Maxwell 500 Windlass SimiSAilor at 3:41pm 01.14.25 Mark, Yes, I used the original wire. So far it has worked fine. Jeff
Yanmar 2gm20F alternator prevents belt installation Maine Sail at 2:51pm 01.14.25 I tried installing a Yanmar 2GM20F alternator belt on my engine but ran into an issue. The alternat
Replacing Maxwell 500 Windlass buddybear at 1:28pm 01.14.25 I use a scrap piece about 2' long and just slide one end between the gypsy and the bulkhead to keep

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