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Sailing today (3) FDL S2 at 6:44pm 09.14.19 Ask All Sailors 34/2271 All this talk of dinghys and heads makes me want to ask: Did anyone else get out sailing today? We
Engine Model ID??? Bill Ernst at 2:27pm 09.14.19 Ask All Sailors 6/793 I have a 3 cyl. Universal diesel in my 1982 Allman 31. I am trying to determine the model number.
Phase Separation - !@#%^&* Ethanol (1) Captain Larry-DH at 2:11pm 09.14.19 Engines and Propulsion 29/2667 I decided to empty a dinghy tank that has had ethanol gas in it for about 60 days.. It was treated w
mattress grid CYQK at 10:36am 09.14.19 Ask All Sailors 16/1764 Which company makes the plastic grid for under mattress air cirulation? Do they work?
Annapolis Show re visit CYQK at 10:20am 09.14.19 Ask All Sailors 31/2264 Been 4-5 years since attending Had a great time Has the show stayed the same? Worth going? Thks
Amp Meter Guage Know Egrets at 8:24am 09.14.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/938 Hello. Any one know where to get AC amp meter guage for 2003 426? It is analog 1.5 inches in size. I
Fuel supply for genset...... NYSail at 2:30am 09.14.19 Ask All Sailors 10/826 So making plans to reinstall my Onan genset. When originally installed it had a small fuel filter (r
A whale of a time? garymalmgren at 9:37pm 09.13.19 Ask All Sailors 7/1090 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-09-14/two-men-found-dead-inside-six-metre-catamaran-central-queensl
Whale Supersub automatic bilge pump? Steve L22188 at 7:17pm 09.13.19 Ask All Sailors 2/519 Anyone have any experience with this automatic bilge pump? Looks like a good option for the bilge i
Island Packet 31 strengths and issues Windhorse at 6:04pm 09.13.19 Ask All Sailors 12/8307
On the hook tonight (2) rgranger at 5:56pm 09.13.19 Ask All Sailors 3/581
Sailboat Brand? (1) JamesG161 at 4:35pm 09.13.19 Sails Call Lounge 19/1764 Can anyone spot the maker of this ?50' boat? it has a back stay.
Windlass Problems Waltsailor at 4:14pm 09.13.19 Big Boats 30/3372 Having problems with my windlass on just purchased 386. Every thing seems to work fine as I raise o
Cushons RolfSail at 3:09pm 09.13.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/501
1994 Hunter 26 Galley Table Removal GMaks911 at 2:32pm 09.13.19 Ask All Sailors 4/575 I have a 1994 Hunter 26. Does anyone know if the center table is removable? I would like to replac
Wind Song update - varnish and decks (2) TaborKP! at 12:48pm 09.13.19 Alden General Chat 18/9502 So after many systems upgrades, and upgrades that you really cant see, finally attacking the brightw
Looking to buy a Capri 18 - NY/CT area sealove at 8:17am 09.13.19 Smaller Boats 4/697 hello, I am interested in buying a Capri 18 in excellent condition. No rush. I am located in the NY/
36' catamaran capsizes in Lake Erie- 8 rescued Jumpstart at 8:07am 09.13.19 Ask All Sailors 7/1218 https://fox8.com/2019/09/11/eight-people-rescued-after-boat-capsizes-in-lake-erie-officials-say Ano
Replacing hatch lexan instead of whole hatch (1) GSBNY at 5:12pm 09.12.19 Ask All Sailors 14/7323
OEM MICROWAVE OVEN REPLACEMENT DrTinyToo at 2:48pm 09.12.19 Big Boats 7/948 How do I remove the Sharpe Carousel Microwave that came with my 2000 Hunter 450 Passage? There is a

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310 questions from a potential buyer SJN at 8:54am 09.29.23 Thanks SJN for the encouraging words. I've talked to the broker selling the 310 in Gig Harbor. Th
The Sewing Machine Thread Ward H at 8:41am 09.29.23 Here's the link to LS1 & LSZ1 Manual. Page 31 starts coverage of reasons for missing stitches.
Astroid Sample Returns to Earth (1) Ralph Johnstone at 8:33am 09.29.23 Why did they go to this Astroid? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C-type_asteroid To find Carbon.
Astroid Sample Returns to Earth jssailem at 8:15am 09.29.23
Jib sheet block dlochner at 8:08am 09.29.23 Do you have a photo of the all the tracks and blocks for the headsails? That would be helpful as wou
Jib sheet block tcbailey67 at 8:05am 09.29.23 Not sure about the O'Day 25, however many boats have a turning block aft of the winch on the outsid
310 questions from a potential buyer JRT at 7:54am 09.29.23 Great feedback so far, I'm coming up on 5 years since moving up from an O'Day 25 to our 310. Lots o
Trouble keeping the rain out! HeelBoy at 7:40am 09.29.23 In particular, stanchion bases will loosen up as dock "helpers" use them as levers to pull your boa
Trouble keeping the rain out! RoyS at 7:32am 09.29.23 Butyl tape may not be the best sealant for all of your bedding issues. It remains pliable and can be
advice on diesel symptoms-- head gasket blown? RoyS at 7:24am 09.29.23 Regarding only your cold start issue: The 2QM15 is a peculiar engine. It has pre-combustion chambers
Astroid Sample Returns to Earth JamesG161 at 7:17am 09.29.23 Why did they go to this Astroid? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C-type_asteroid To find Carbon.
Astroid Sample Returns to Earth JamesG161 at 7:11am 09.29.23 Another interesting post from the Band "Queen" https://perspectivemag.co.uk/sir-brian-may-praises-o
Astroid Sample Returns to Earth (1) JamesG161 at 7:03am 09.29.23 Get your postage stamp too.
Yanmar KM2A un-serviceable? Also need transmission basics too. geek_guy at 6:57am 09.29.23 ah, AND adding the adapter caused the shaft/prop to stick out further than the old one. So the mec
Yanmar KM2A un-serviceable? Also need transmission basics too. geek_guy at 6:55am 09.29.23 I just went through this process a few months ago. First the shaft should have a coupler on it wh
Jib sheet block dlochner at 6:51am 09.29.23 Not sure about the O'Day 25, however many boats have a turning block aft of the winch on the outside
Astroid Sample Returns to Earth JamesG161 at 6:50am 09.29.23 The NASA version O8R2hsoIgTc:18
Astroid Sample Returns to Earth CrispyCringle at 6:47am 09.29.23 Very successful mission landed some samples of an Astroid that will pass near Earth soon. jppC_de2
Universal M25 Oil Pan alteration RoyS at 6:31am 09.29.23 I have a Yanmar 2QM15 with a similar problem that I have overcome. My solution may apply to your eng
The Sewing Machine Thread DArcy at 6:15am 09.29.23 Have you gone through the Sailrite timing videos? They are great for resolving stitch problems. T

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