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Knot Meter Reset Dennis Rielly at 9:43pm 06.09.02 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1095 The Data Marine Knot Meter on our (new to us this year) '81 30' works fine until we restart the engi
Running cockpit speaker wires Jack at 9:31pm 06.09.02 Big Boats 3/1097 I would like to add cockpit speakers to my 2000 340. Unfortunately, my boat did not come wired for
Cruising with Pets MarcP at 8:40pm 06.09.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1002 Has anyone come up with a safe and reasonable way to get their dog from their boat into and out of t
Question for PYI: How to find out size and pitch LeeHound at 7:16pm 06.09.02 Sabre Sailboats 6/1718 I got recommendations for my Sabre32 from PYI according to my current prop and engine specs, but in
Augusta Ga Chuck at 7:02pm 06.09.02 Ask All Sailors 1/1171 Just moved to Augusta couple weeks ago and need to some info on sailing in this area. Figured I'd pi
Diesel parts classifieds - recommendation? Geoffrey Jackson at 4:09pm 06.09.02 Ask All Sailors 1/1123 Does anyone know of a web site that specializes in buying and selling old diesel engine parts? I
lone sailor Troy Baker at 3:42pm 06.09.02 Smaller Boats 3/1072 Looking for a sensible way to raise and lower my mast by myself?? (Please help!!!)Also on my 1972 2
Soft spot in Cockpit Sole Keith at 2:56pm 06.09.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1189 I have discovered a fairly significant soft spot in the cockpit sole. Although I've only had the bo
At the end of the day... SailboatOwners.com at 2:49pm 06.09.02 Ask All Sailors 32/1707 A favorite 'sailing' pastime for many people is to reach the marina or anchorage a little early, pou
Oday 25 stove Paul Wetmore at 1:08pm 06.09.02 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1814 I have recently purchased a 77 O'day 25. The stove (I assume its original) is alcohol but the plunge
2GM compression levers Aubrey at 12:26pm 06.09.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/919 I, unfortunately, go to work for extended periods of time and therefore I'm away from the boat long
Swing Keel Winch Ralph at 11:45am 06.09.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1267 Suddenly I find that I need a winch fo my swing Keel. I remember that a owner reported finding a res
New O'Day owner Bob Favre at 11:39am 06.09.02 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1034 I've recently purchased an O'Day 222 and have lots of questions. I would like to contact the O'Day
Found some rotten wood Stephen Cairns at 11:38am 06.09.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/992 I was staying on my 1989 Hunter 30 this past weekend and when I went to go to bed in the aft berth I
upgrade from 5411 universal diesel lee at 10:24am 06.09.02 Mid-Size Boats 8/5252 recently purchased a 1980 cat. 30 with a universal 5411 (10 hp) diesel(diesel may be 1988. When thro
12 volt sink hole? robert lavern at 9:56am 06.09.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/949 problem is with my 76 H30 as soon as I turn the ignition key the entire electrical system goes down
Lazarette George Berrier at 8:52am 06.09.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/970 Does anyone know if there is wood under the lazartte seats in the cockpit of a 1978 Oday 23? I have
What size Outboard for Mac 22??? Steve at 8:24am 06.09.02 Trailer Sailors 1/1608 I am fishing for some reccommendations on outboard size for an 1981 Mac 22. I need a four Stroke for
Catalina 22 standing rigging Robert Hunt at 8:20am 06.09.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/2794 Does anyone have specs for Catalina 22 standing rigging? Size and length of stays and shrouds and s
Turning Block/Deck Organizer Bob Chapin at 6:25am 06.09.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/944 I have obtained two Garhauer deck organizers to replace those on my 1986 Cat. 30. The sheeves on th

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Corroded aluminum tank replacement FastOlson at 6:52am 08.13.20 Not the first time for this problem to come up. Probably will not be the last... My guess is that so
replacing cdi halyard twistedskipper at 6:51am 08.13.20 When I bought my H26 a couple years ago, I discovered that the CDI furler had a halyard with no ferr
Reefing Help jssailem at 6:48am 08.13.20 I wonder if knowing how to heave to would have been beneficial Good morning. Getting out on the la
Mast rake, how much? drewlamparello at 6:43am 08.13.20 Thank you for starting this topic as I would like further answers on rig tuning and mast bend. Look
Redo Mac 25 interior cabin roof RussC at 6:31am 08.13.20 Thanks for for the reply & the pic, your roof looks about a thousand times better than mine & pain
Weather forecast and the JdF (1) jssailem at 6:20am 08.13.20 Good morning Forbin Looking at the Friday 14 August forecast for the Juan DFuca from Port Townsend
Corroded aluminum tank replacement Justin_NSA at 6:19am 08.13.20 Great solution! Both aluminum and plastic leach undesirables. Ours is p!astic. My project list cont
Corroded aluminum tank replacement dLj at 6:10am 08.13.20 Coatings and aluminum are difficult to get to work together. The problem is getting the surface of t
EPA Sticker Mike A at 5:54am 08.13.20 They sent lots of pictures of the motor and interior area below the companion way steps and I have t
Hunter 290 with no arch Justin_NSA at 5:43am 08.13.20
Finally jssailem at 5:40am 08.13.20
Coolant Recommendation? jviss at 5:36am 08.13.20 Thanks, @Maine Sail for the specific recommendation. And thanks to everyone else who replied. I
Fuel Leak at HP Pump Injector Line - Yanmar 2GM RoyS at 5:34am 08.13.20 I think there are delicate valves under those fittings. Consult manual for gaskets and torque value.
New 37C owner dLj at 5:33am 08.13.20 When it comes to electrical work on boats, I feel one needs to do an objective reflection on one's o
Boat traffic on the coast of Maine is high. shemandr at 5:28am 08.13.20 Soundings magazine, which I just got, has an article about Covid and the Maine Coast crowds. I have
H-34 Manual Fuel Check RoyS at 5:28am 08.13.20 :plus:To keeping tank filled. Should you run into serious chop you may pick up air with a near empty
Hunter 290 with no arch Art12050 at 5:28am 08.13.20
replacing cdi halyard kjdoyle1 at 5:28am 08.13.20 So to replace, do you have to use the halyard with the ferrule from CDI or can you use regular line
HANK ON FRUSTRATION shemandr at 5:27am 08.13.20 When I had the Ranger 29 the sails were hanked on. My wife sewed a bag with instructions from Sailr
Corroded aluminum tank replacement RoyS at 5:18am 08.13.20 There must be a coating that you can apply inside with a roller that will seal the tank. The tank is

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