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Atlantic Ocean Water Column Height NYSail at 10:54am 01.29.20 Ask All Sailors 10/1609 This just came through on a site I belong to..... rzR8N4tyzQk
Catalina 34 Mk II Lewmar opening port seal gary16188 at 9:58am 01.29.20 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1223 Hello, I am trying to replace the Lewmar opening port seal. Not sure if I am doing it correctly. Has
Bilge Hose size problem ontherocks83 at 9:08am 01.29.20 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 34/9926 I am replacing my existing bilge pump and hose in my boat. I am putting in a Rule 2000 gph pump that
Interview questions for potential boat partnerships Project_Mayhem at 5:37am 01.29.20 Ask All Sailors 35/3622 I'm in the process of interviewing people for a boat share partnership. What questions would you ask
Your best Boat Improvements! Nodak7 at 5:00am 01.29.20 Big Boats 43/6925 General question here! Just wondering and looking for ideas. What are the two best improvements that
Recommendation requested for wind direction indicator (1) CoralRose at 11:35pm 01.28.20 Smaller Boats 5/2102 Hello, I have inserted a photo of the top of my mast of my Hunter 23. Can anyone please make a reco
hunter 41 dual fresh water system question Valerio at 4:32pm 01.28.20 Big Boats 13/2036 How do you manage the use of your dual tankage system, if i let both tanks open and i am on the same
my throttle cable bracket is missing from the pedestal! without the bracket the steering is sloppy. who can help? jkirwin at 4:28pm 01.28.20 Ask All Sailors 7/1105 HI, I am looking for a solution to fit my new throttle cable solidly in the pedestal. there is suppo
Keel joint (2) fred1diver at 4:04pm 01.28.20 Ask All Sailors 6/1923
170 cracking AGAIN SSloner at 2:13pm 01.28.20 Day Sailers 4/1311 So... we have moved from NH to VA to try to stop our 170 Hull from cracking. It had some cracks when
Westerbeke 10-2 folks -- coolant q's, anybody know? (2) SV_IdleHour at 2:04pm 01.28.20 Ask All Sailors 12/2313 Hey all! I found out why the coolant overflow wasn't draining into the exhaust manifold--clogged wit
2000 Passage 450 yanmar engine control panel TJ-LJ Champion at 12:28pm 01.28.20 Big Boats 2/604 Has anyone with a 2000 Passage 450 ever needed to replace the plastic bezel ring that goes around th
Exhaust mixing elbow extension on Yanmar 3GMF Garbonzo at 11:44am 01.28.20 Engines and Propulsion 11/2866 OK, we have a Yanmar 3GMF that we have to put an extension on the exhaust elbow, because it is to fa
2007 Hunter 25 Shoal Draft Keel Bunk (1) waveform at 10:05am 01.28.20 Smaller Boats 13/2558 The original factory Load Rite trailer on this '07 Hunter 25 has no keel bunk material and boat was
9.9 motor on Hunter 23? Billleathen at 9:32am 01.28.20 Trailer Sailors 8/1789
Exhaust leak troubles (6) Scott T-Bird at 8:52am 01.28.20 Ask All Sailors 16/3627 VETUS stainless steel transom exhaust connection, check valve, 51 mm - Transom exhaust connections -
Dirty bottom. gtg at 6:23am 01.28.20 Ask All Sailors 35/3453 I have a boat that has been in the water at least 10 years possibly 20. On a freshwater lake with h
Remove glue from fiberglass? (1) gtg at 6:14am 01.28.20 Ask All Sailors 16/11755 Any good solvents or brush attachments for a dremel to remove adhesive from fiber glass?
32s5 new windows Dougie at 4:07am 01.28.20 Ask All Sailors 7/1550 Hello everyone. I am new to this site so please be patient. Would anyone out there know if I can st
Nicro Day/Night 2000 Solar Vent troubleshooting question Mjg407 at 10:33pm 01.27.20 Ask All Sailors 11/2699

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Bowsprits and Spinnakers (1) RussC at 4:34pm 03.03.25 I fabricated my setup in 2018 (Mac 25') and it's worked out great for me. I didn't need much length
1 gallon portable fuel tank...? Richard19068 at 4:25pm 03.03.25 Here is an idea. Use it to fill the built in- no spill. Use it direct. Can size is whatever you w
Bowsprits and Spinnakers garymalmgren at 4:22pm 03.03.25 Hi Wood and Steel. RE: Do my plans seem reasonable so far? Is the bowsprit even necessary? Will the
Early 80s H36 Strut Ralph Johnstone at 3:42pm 03.03.25 Here is a snap shot of my old and completely galvanically compromised strut It doesn't look too h
SSB ground Plane Option dLj at 3:26pm 03.03.25 I don't have direct experience, but I've heard good things about this. dj
1 gallon portable fuel tank...? Charles Erwin at 3:20pm 03.03.25 Here is an idea. Use it to fill the built in- no spill. Use it direct. Can size is whatever you wa
1 gallon portable fuel tank...? Captain Larry-DH at 3:06pm 03.03.25 You can go for hours on the internal tank. It will be plenty. The suzuki 2.5 sips fuel. PS - very ti
Lithium battery question MFD at 3:01pm 03.03.25 The batteries I have a built in BMS, I really don't have access to the settings. In light use it se
How do you install a prop shaft coupling with only 2" to spare?! Project_Mayhem at 2:45pm 03.03.25 Getting the old one off was actually pretty easy thanks to the custom tool that @Tally Ho let me bor
Catalina sliding gooseneck recommendation yelkenli at 1:15pm 03.03.25 Any idea of the working load for a C27 downhaul? Under 100lb ? 200lb? I have an old (I think) 29mm
1 gallon portable fuel tank...? Benny17441 at 12:47pm 03.03.25 The internal tank when full should provide ample run time. If you want to carry a reserve for emerg
Observations of my New LiFePO4 batteries MFD at 11:54am 03.03.25 Makes sense that the screenshot is right after BAT3 was charging and hence still that higher voltage
Bowsprits and Spinnakers (1) David in Sandusky at 11:46am 03.03.25 We fly our asymmetric (pictured to the left and below) with the tack line wrapped around front of th
Upgrading Inverter/charger (1) MFD at 11:11am 03.03.25 Confirmed on shall/must vs. should/recommended/encouraged. Back to audible alarms - I don't have ac
Hunter 23 - Furling jib setup, stanchion replacement, ipad mount in companionway (3) jssailem at 9:57am 03.03.25 Tim The iPad is easy. I have a binnacle guard that looks a lot like the steering bar handles on a by
Antifreeze Leak buddybear at 9:47am 03.03.25 Have had a perplexing leak in the coolant system. Have changed a few hoses which seemed suspect and
Observations of my New LiFePO4 batteries jssailem at 9:42am 03.03.25 That is correct. The batteries have been stored in their shipping containers since I charged them in
How do you install a prop shaft coupling with only 2" to spare?! Hayden Watson at 9:33am 03.03.25 Cooling is also a good friend ......................... on the prop shaft at the SAME TIME as you
Observations of my New LiFePO4 batteries Hayden Watson at 9:28am 03.03.25 Sorry if my message miscommunicated the initial setup. I initially charged each battery, and the No
Bowsprits and Spinnakers (1) jssailem at 9:20am 03.03.25 Here I am sailing my 15ft Montgomery with the new asymmetrical spinaker on the home built bow sprit

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