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I have a 1979 O'Day 23 recently purchased. The current outboard bracket looks like it is original, a
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Greetings, Anyone know if a Yanmar 2 QM 20 will fit/ replace my original Yanmar Yse 12 ? `75- 30
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Has anyone replaced the mixing elbow on a Legend 35? The engine is a Yanmar 3GM30F. I know that the
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J. Thanks for the info on the Autohelm. If you have the time could you contact me by email and gi
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I have a catalina 22 that i recently launched and the winch has suddenly rusted through. I am going
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I need to run an additinoal wire through my mast to connect to my top light. The mast is currently i
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to all who sent information. I was able to convert my old Eagle Fish/Depth Finder from a transom att
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Has anybody used them? How easy to apply? How long does it last? etc. Thanks
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I have a 1972 Catalina swing keel. I have been battling the worn keel syndrome for a number of year

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Anode needed on inside shaft?   (1)
Suncatcher at 8:07am 08.04.20
Maybe a picture of the "inside anode" would be helpful. Maybe it "is" a SS retaining collar. The
Anode needed on inside shaft?
Suncatcher at 8:04am 08.04.20
I once rescued an old Chris Craft runabout whose shaft pulled out. Didn't fall all the way out so t
Chirping alarm sound while engine running
arf145 at 7:55am 08.04.20
I'm with @jssailem. If you thought you heard/smelled/saw something, pay attention to it like it real
Just bought a 22   (2)
rlongfield at 7:51am 08.04.20
Right, the HIN contains the serial number of the hull found on the brass plate inside the transom,
Packing nuts question
tfox2069 at 7:49am 08.04.20
After futzing with adjustable wrenches which were too wide to work well, and risking rounding off th
Anode needed on inside shaft?
walmsleyc at 7:48am 08.04.20
Maybe a picture of the "inside anode" would be helpful. Maybe it "is" a SS retaining collar. They
Do I need a new rectifier/regulator?
LagunaJay at 7:46am 08.04.20
Use a digital multimeter to measure the voltage at the battery, not the installed voltmeter. Do
putting an ODay 22 on a trailer setup for a Catalina 22?
rschuss at 7:46am 08.04.20
The O'Day 22 should sit on its keel and the bunks or rollers support the sides. The Catalina 22 cann
Chirping alarm sound while engine running
jssailem at 7:45am 08.04.20
It ended up curing itself. Not so fast... If it was a loose wire or corrosion based intermittence,
More propane outboard questions
sesmith at 7:44am 08.04.20
they also have to be recertified every 5 years - and I couldn't find anyone that does that. I had
Chirping alarm sound while engine running
Hydro Therapy at 7:36am 08.04.20
I had the exact same problem earlier this season with my Westerbeke 12C two. It ended up curing itse
Cutlass bearing specs
sail sfbay at 7:35am 08.04.20
Consider contacting this site's store at BeneteauOwners.com store OR cutless bearing suppliers bel
More propane outboard questions
sesmith at 7:34am 08.04.20
I bet you're really going to like that motor. We have a 2.5 HP Lehr propane outboard for our dinghy
Second Bilge pump
kloudie1 at 7:22am 08.04.20
You can use a remote, self priming pump that can be mounted conveniently and only has a pick-up and
Do I need a new rectifier/regulator?
jviss at 7:16am 08.04.20
I assume the Yamaha regulator isn't a smart, 3-stage charging regulator. If that's the case, then a
Second Bilge pump
Whatfiero1 at 7:12am 08.04.20
I don't know where put it maybe infront water heater. Under kitchen sink. It needs be low to be any
1992 Catalina 30
sail sfbay at 7:11am 08.04.20
Catalina 30's are very popular sailboats. A 1992 model hopefully engineered-out issues with the ori

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