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Atomic 4 electronic ignition franz7781 at 6:46am 01.13.20 Engines and Propulsion 7/1830 Does it pay to install the Moyer ignition?
Heavy Wind Day MikeHoncho at 7:15pm 01.12.20 Pacific North West Cruisers 2/835 After finishing up my compression post project and dock tuning the rig I got out today with a friend
Halyard selection Chuck Cohen at 1:10pm 01.12.20 Mid-Size Boats 13/2545
Great Lakes Towing insurance Gary Ryan at 11:22am 01.12.20 Ask All Sailors 7/1186 We recently purchased a used Hunter 386. We have insurance which has $1500 in emergency towing cove
Hello from a new Catalina 30 owner Mjg407 at 10:51am 01.12.20 Ask A Catalina Owner 17/3776 Hello All, Michael here, the proud owner of a 1988 Catalina 30 which I just acquired. Was searching
Moved the Jib Track inside the Life Lines Jim5745 at 10:27am 01.12.20 Racing 6/1642 I have installed an additional 1 inch T Track (Port ' Starboard) for my Head Sails inside the life
Karver winch ? still dreaming at 9:16am 01.12.20 Ask All Sailors 9/1474 Hi everyone. Any of you have experience with"KARVER" winches ? How reliable they are and if they up
Help Identifying... (1) Jimbeaux at 8:00am 01.12.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1036 Was digging around my boat and found this cluster. Any idea what they may have been attached to?
Transom swim ladder (1) FlimFlamII at 6:35am 01.12.20 Ask All Sailors 4/813 I am looking for a supplier of a ladder similar to the one shown in the photo.
Philadelphia Pagan Baby at 6:45pm 01.11.20 Destinations 9/1869 Thinking about possible destinations for next summer and am intrigued by the idea of visiting Philly
Temperature monitor Pagan Baby at 6:39pm 01.11.20 Ask All Sailors 13/1735
Beneteau 361 Flooring John Dibb at 6:37pm 01.11.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1491 Has anyone replaced cabin flooring in a B-361? I have a couple of damaged boards but the only marin
Got the generator running (4) All U Get at 4:34pm 01.11.20 Ask All Sailors 40/3055
Prow prang predicament: practical patching protocol, please. (2) Noodat Lady at 12:24pm 01.11.20 Ask All Sailors 36/2720 I admire all of you who can dock without a motor. Actually, I admire the rest of you who can dock w
Ranger 23 lighting CGCaptain at 12:21pm 01.11.20 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 8/17916 Hi All I'm new to the forum and need some help on lighting on my 1973 Ranger 23. I want to replace
Pearson 34 centerboard Golden Road at 12:04pm 01.11.20 Pearson 2/1345 There was a post here asking about this but is ended without much help. I am new owner of 1984 34' c
Diesel starts on its own! Boat needs an exorcism. SycloneDriver at 9:57am 01.11.20 Ask All Sailors 41/3571 I was at the boat last night to do some cleaning and maintenance. I have declared war on "the boat
Plans 1987 Tartan T40 - I have a laundry list of repairs.. PatrickA7 at 7:15pm 01.10.20 Tartan 2/1437 Does anyone have actual plans for the Tartan T40. Any other manufacturer, one can find plans online.
Fiberglas Thickness - 1987 - Hull and Deck Repair PatrickA7 at 7:11pm 01.10.20 Tartan 5/2695 Hi all. Does anyone know what the thickness of the FG is on the deck? I'm about to do some deck/core
Head plumbing (3) fred1diver at 9:41am 01.10.20 Ask All Sailors 15/3001

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Dodger and Bimini features you love? BarryL at 2:05pm 10.07.24 Hi, If possible, both the bimini and dodger should be easy to stow. When racing I fold my dodger do
My Water Pump Impeller "Adventure" odaydokay at 1:26pm 10.07.24 I see all of your viewpoints, but setting the impeller and the shaft in my vice without gripping it
Are new keel hangers necessary? john renfro at 1:26pm 10.07.24 I'm getting set to drop the keel on my new to me 1976 Cat 22. I know I need the bushing but am not
Dodger and Bimini features you love? Johnb at 1:13pm 10.07.24 Handles on the outside for going forward. Easily removed center panel in the dodger for ventilation
Dodger and Bimini features you love? (1) dlochner at 1:01pm 10.07.24 Add handles to the outside of the dodger and detachable side panels.
Dodger and Bimini features you love? David W at 12:53pm 10.07.24 When I had the dodger built for my Crown 34, one of the handiest features was a little pocket, under
I find that I'm Punch Drunk. Can you help me? Johnb at 12:44pm 10.07.24 Another helpful device is a self centering drill bit for starting pilot holes. You are not alone - I
I find that I'm Punch Drunk. Can you help me? ...3TacksontheWater at 12:31pm 10.07.24 When marking holes that must line up the tool you need are called transfer punches. They come in me
My Water Pump Impeller "Adventure" Terry Cox at 12:09pm 10.07.24 Our Genset came with an Oberdorfor sea water pump. Long story short, ours requires an OEM (Onan) imp
Backstay length shemandr at 12:08pm 10.07.24 Sailboat split backstay
Backstay length shemandr at 12:07pm 10.07.24 here's a search with quite a bit of information about split backstays and rigging. There are severa
My Water Pump Impeller "Adventure" Calif. Ted at 11:52am 10.07.24 (Will keep the old one for an emergency.) Toss it, I don't think you'd really want to re-use that
I find that I'm Punch Drunk. Can you help me? David W at 11:51am 10.07.24 When marking holes that must line up the tool you need are called transfer punches. They come in met
Backstay length Tony M at 11:47am 10.07.24 Tried to post some pics, but couldn't. Can send separately if helpful.
Backstay length Tony M at 11:46am 10.07.24 Thank you for the reply. Just to let you know I am a newbie to sailing. This is my first boat. I l
My Water Pump Impeller "Adventure" Stu Jackson at 11:30am 10.07.24 Why does anyone even consider forcing something when it should be a simple slip fit? Just because i
Bow Eye ...3TacksontheWater at 11:13am 10.07.24 Trailer was deep enough. There was a slight incline between the boat and trailer which has been the
Lazarette clasp ? (1) jssailem at 11:08am 10.07.24 These might work. Not locking but fit flat Twist Latch Keeper Toggle Clamp for Case Box - 2 Pcs (Bl
My Water Pump Impeller "Adventure" Richard19068 at 10:48am 10.07.24 Interesting. Lots of people say you don't need the snap ring. I don't use it. But in your case i as
Keel bulge Ralph Johnstone at 10:25am 10.07.24 Check for composition of the keel with a magnet. Lead good. Cast iron, stay tuned.

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