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Hey Jackdaw, guess what I finally got to do. (7) Will Gilmore at 5:48am 07.08.19 Sails Call Lounge 38/2242 After two years on this forum and the frustration of life interfering with plans, I went sailing yes
Engine Exhaust "Spit" Question Nodak7 at 5:20am 07.08.19 Big Boats 6/769 We have a Yanmar 4JHE 54hp engine on our 2006 H41DS. As long as I have owned the the boat the exhaus
Do I need a new Alternator? ToddS at 10:08pm 07.07.19 Engines and Propulsion 17/2029 I'll be the first to admit that I'm a bit deficient when it comes to electrical know-how on my boat.
Pros and Cons of "New Design" armondo at 8:01pm 07.07.19 Catalina 22 16/1832 I am looking to purchase my first boat and have decided I really want a C22. I understand the diffe
new owner, Catalina 25 swing keel, found water inside bmwtourer at 7:54pm 07.07.19 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/552 hello I just bought 1977 C-25 swing keel in need of love... I found water in front of toilet in the
1989 First 35s5 anchor roller Mike H. at 5:23pm 07.07.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/324 Has anyone added a proper anchor roller to a First 35s5. The existing stem head fittings on these bo
Volvo Penta Model 2003. Where's the Zinc? Mike H. at 5:16pm 07.07.19 Ask All Sailors 5/484 I've been renewing the 1988 Volvo Penta Model 2003 on our 1989 Beneteau First 35s5. I can't find th
Need a solenoid for a Universal M18. sailingnc at 3:58pm 07.07.19 Catalina 30 6/660 My engine starts but keeps trying to turn over after starting up. Looking to replace the solenoid b
Leaking Coaming Box (2) ScubaGuy2 at 2:06pm 07.07.19 Catalina 22 11/2546 I have found I have a leak from the starboard coaming box (cockpit cubby hole). Basically where the
Great Lakes Cruiser (1) Jgizzy31 at 1:52pm 07.07.19 Ask An Oday Owner 16/3842 Hi all, Brand new to posting to the forum, even though I have used it endless resources for the last
Question about disc brake reverse solenoid (1) Tedd at 12:25pm 07.07.19 Trailer Sailors 4/641 I bought a disc brake conversion kit for my trailer from Blue Water Yachts. Installation of the roto
Hurricane Barry JamesG161 at 11:34am 07.07.19 Weather and Forecasting 30/2340 By Wednesday July 10, it will be forming several hundred miles South of Panama City FL. But there is
Cabin roof thickness Kensuds at 11:16am 07.07.19 Sirius 21/22 1/1231 Anybody know off hand how thick the fiberglass in the cabin roof is, so I can purchase the proper SS
Wiring multiple GFCI's CYQK at 10:10am 07.07.19 Ask All Sailors 24/2313 Want to install a GFCI on every outlet by using just the line terminals as is done in residential co
Alternator belt Mike Mc at 7:48am 07.07.19 Catalina 310 6/1021 Anybody know generic alternator belt from Napa Auto Parts for C310? Suggestions appreciated.
Camden Maine! (2) TomY at 4:49am 07.07.19 Destinations 6/1516 We first sailed into Camden over 20 years ago. I still recall a VHF transmission from a cheeky schoo
Universal Diesel dipstick caution (1) Sefuller at 3:10am 07.07.19 Ask All Sailors 3/467 I recently ordered a new dipstick for our Universal M50. When comparing the new to the old I first
What would you do? pumpkinpie at 9:40pm 07.06.19 Ask All Sailors 5/442 My electronics are 10 years old. Would you replace the electronics such as Chart Plotter, AutoPilot
Bottom painting question (2) dmosier at 8:40pm 07.06.19 Smaller Boats 2/478 I am painting the bottom of my Hunter 23. I was wondering if anyone had a good tip for working aroun
Water heater T&P valve problems Wanderwind at 6:47pm 07.06.19 Big Boats 64/4375 We've never had the water heater working correctly for the nearly 3 years we've owned our Passage 42

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Hunter 40.5 topping lift stuck - considering a rod kicker. smokey73 at 8:52am 09.17.23 @Terry Cox Thanks for the pictures and tip. When you release the topping lift I assume you just sl
310 questions from a potential buyer jssailem at 8:44am 09.17.23 310 vs 34 could be a toss up or decided by what the wallet can bear. Just because you had a bike a
Macerator "stalling out" JamesG161 at 8:44am 09.17.23 it would be trying to pump against shut off head and would be drawing more amps. so you point is p
Hunter 40.5 topping lift stuck - considering a rod kicker. (2) jssailem at 8:39am 09.17.23 Smokey, you idea of a wire clamp on the cable, and then a tie off to th boom will be a simple fix ti
310 questions from a potential buyer matts997 at 8:34am 09.17.23
Add heat-sink cooling fins to alternator? jssailem at 8:21am 09.17.23 I am with Tedd and Ralph on this issue. Outside air directly to Alternator would be far better than
Roll your own! stickinthemud57 at 7:50am 09.17.23 Once you have rolled your own, you will need a cover, right? I can't seem to find anyone who makes t
Trailer plans needed Crazy Dave Condon at 7:17am 09.17.23 I have been out of the industry since 2012 as a sailboat dealer but I have some recommendations.
Where are these blocks used shemandr at 6:33am 09.17.23
Hunter 40.5 topping lift stuck - considering a rod kicker. Terry Cox at 5:46am 09.17.23 Good morning, Dan. Our boat came with a 1/2" double braid topping lift halyard. Originally, the work
New to me genoa kappykaplan at 5:36am 09.17.23 Looks great, SailingLoto! :beer:
310 questions from a potential buyer jssailem at 12:14am 09.17.23
310 questions from a potential buyer matts997 at 10:27pm 09.16.23 Interesting--thanks everyone for the input.
Seaward W/H Leaks at PRV When Water Cold Ralph Johnstone at 10:00pm 09.16.23 I want to thank you again for being willing to listen and trying to help. Let me tell you, it was
310 questions from a potential buyer leo310 at 9:48pm 09.16.23 Mine is a 2000 hull #44 with a 3GM30. I think that Catalina put in engines that they had on hand at
Hunter 40.5 topping lift stuck - considering a rod kicker. smokey73 at 9:26pm 09.16.23 .in the meantime, I put a little pigtail of paracord on the backstay with a Klemheist knot. I put
Hunter 40.5 topping lift stuck - considering a rod kicker. smokey73 at 9:11pm 09.16.23 @Terry Cox thanks for the insight. My main halyard works fine. I was able to easily fully drop the
Hunter 40.5 topping lift stuck - considering a rod kicker. Terry Cox at 9:03pm 09.16.23 It is stuck and will not go up or down Different model boat, but that happened to me a few years a
Seaward W/H Leaks at PRV When Water Cold DennisL at 8:53pm 09.16.23 First off I want to thank you again for being willing to listen and trying to help. I'm not the mos
Roll your own! (1) DArcy at 8:02pm 09.16.23 I like the pool noodle rollers, great idea. I made a sail tube out of PVC pipe to transport my daug

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