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30T/30-2 floor liner drilling..? (2) soopad00pa at 10:19am 08.11.24 Mid-Size Boats 3/704 I'd like to run some transducer wire thru the liner/bilge. I'd need to drill a couple of holes tho (
Boom Kicker on Capri 18 john6206 at 9:03am 08.11.24 Smaller Boats 4/947 I'm sitting in the boat trying to decipher the installation instructions for the boom kicker, and I
Scheiber display fault Freddie mu at 7:28am 08.11.24 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/692 I have an Oceania 45 2018 model the control panel works however on the display if you press the sele
Rudder bracket RolfSail at 8:34pm 08.10.24 Smaller Boats 5/753 Are we able to buy a new rudder bracket for a 260. The welds on mine broke. I do have a welder who w
98L Invest --> Tropical Storm Ernesto (1) jssailem at 5:39pm 08.10.24 Weather and Forecasting 13/1605 98L Invest is still mid Atlantic about 1200nm East of St Lucia. Not well organized. Winds flowing So
Side Curtains sailmandan at 3:37pm 08.10.24 Yamaha 0/357 Was wondering if anybody wanted the original side curtains off my Yami 33. They cover the quarter b
Anchor windlass rode bunching, 376 superiorsailor at 11:09am 08.10.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/1010
PROP BLADE PREP (1) twodzusfittings at 8:20am 08.10.24 Ask All Sailors 19/1580 I have recently acquired a used three bladed prop that will fit my boat. It will be a while until th
Resolution of "strange alarms" and short problem on engine David in Sandusky at 6:43pm 08.09.24 Mid-Size Boats 0/315 The rest of the story: I thought we knew enough about our problem to spend a couple of nights cruisi
Anchor light beneteau oceanis 37 macdoug at 4:34pm 08.09.24 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1251 The anchor light on my 2012 oceanis 37 has failed. Ideally I would like to change the whole light fi
Considering Sheboygan or Manitowoc WI seasonal slips Bob Kessler at 12:25pm 08.09.24 Ask All Sailors 1/352 Looking for opinions on the sailing around Sheboygan and Manitowoc, Wisconsin. I have a Siren 17 I k
Considering Sheboygan or Manitowoc WI Bob Kessler at 12:22pm 08.09.24 Smaller Boats 0/25 Looking for opinions on the sailing around Sheboyan and Manitowoc, Wisconsin . I have a Siren 17 I
New to me 216 - Cabin Seal - Deck Rot / Repair Adam.Butler636 at 12:03pm 08.09.24 Smaller Boats 11/918 Hello all! Just picked up a 04, 216 and am excited to sail. Unfortunately, the previous owner lie
Reading the SI's PaulK at 9:23am 08.09.24 Racing 3/1222 Race Committees are required to follow the Sailing Instructions issued for the races they run, so it
Small brass screw (2) TackandJibe at 8:55am 08.09.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/1234 Had a small 1/2" brass, flat head screw fall onto the deck yesterday during a sail. Can't find locat
Concerned about keel bolt of Siren 17 shaant01 at 10:32pm 08.08.24 Trailer Sailors 3/1163 Hello, I am a rather new sailor so I forgive me if I am not familiar with some of the terminology.
Backstay Split Rigging? (1) lrogers57 at 4:02pm 08.08.24 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/1267 Hello everyone and i thank you upfront for your patience. I am a 1st and new owner to a hunter 23 an
Dipstick danm1 at 1:56pm 08.08.24 Big Boats 3/722 Okay, first world problem for Hunter 356 owners. The cabin steps tilt forward for decent engine acce
Get my engine running. monocerosin at 1:55pm 08.08.24 The Cherubini Hunters 20/1955 Yanmar 2qm20 attempt See video^^^^ it's short. ok gang! We are working hard on our Unicorn Hunter
Plumbing adaptor Whale to Scandvik Scott T-Bird at 11:51am 08.08.24 Ask All Sailors 6/924 I'm having a difficult time with this one ... I bought a Scandvik cockpit shower to replace the orig

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No priming after filter change on M25XPA Project_Mayhem at 10:40pm 07.05.25 Yes, it is a spring return to run position. You have to hold it. Hope this helps Cheers I will giv
Next!! jssailem at 10:22pm 07.05.25 See weather forum for latest info. James has posted the details of the TS.
Water under engine while motoring -- shaft seal leak? [Photos attached] jssailem at 10:10pm 07.05.25 1. Can anyone confirm what type of seal this is in my photos? Stuffing box or dripless? It looks e
Chartplotter navigation software for Raymarine Blitz at 9:28pm 07.05.25 The software is on a "micro sd" card and about halfway through my subscription I have "lost" my sd
Fill your water tanks easily artboas at 9:28pm 07.05.25
1977 Macgregor Venture 25 - Is there a bilge pump from factory? TakeItEasy25 at 7:34pm 07.05.25 Congratulations, I think. If it wouldn't be too rude, I'd like to re-phrase your Question. Are you
Chartplotter navigation software for Raymarine Davidasailor26 at 7:32pm 07.05.25
Solar controller overcharging batteries marcham at 7:23pm 07.05.25 Canbus is definitely not necessary for a safe and efficient control and monitoring of LFP batterie
1977 Macgregor Venture 25 - Is there a bilge pump from factory? shemandr at 6:59pm 07.05.25 Congratulations, I think. If it wouldn't be too rude, I'd like to re-phrase your Question. Are you
Water under engine while motoring -- shaft seal leak? [Photos attached] testingthewaters91 at 6:56pm 07.05.25
Water under engine while motoring -- shaft seal leak? [Photos attached] testingthewaters91 at 6:40pm 07.05.25
Water under engine while motoring -- shaft seal leak? [Photos attached] Davidasailor26 at 5:54pm 07.05.25
Water under engine while motoring -- shaft seal leak? [Photos attached] dlochner at 5:52pm 07.05.25 The shaft seal is a PSS Shaftseal In normal use it should not drip. It may not be installed correct
Water under engine while motoring -- shaft seal leak? [Photos attached] (3) sailcapt340 at 5:49pm 07.05.25 Where does the hose in your photo that is attached to the seal end? Is the end higher than the moto
Seacock Quality... Replace?--Currently on the hard. (3) testingthewaters91 at 5:45pm 07.05.25 My boat is finally out of his yard and I'm trying to get it to a DIY yard to employ the wonderful ad
Water under engine while motoring -- shaft seal leak? [Photos attached] garymalmgren at 5:34pm 07.05.25 RE, 1. Can anyone confirm what type of seal this is in my photos? Stuffing box or dripless? This is
Chartplotter navigation software for Raymarine Rjm st.petersburg at 4:32pm 07.05.25 https://www.raymarine.com/en-us/learning/online-guides/real-time-route-sharing-with-the-orca-navigat
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Release outhaul when not using boat? Joe at 4:25pm 07.05.25 Its loose footed and takes quite a bit of force on the outhaul to get the foot reasonably flat.
Wheel Bearings for original trailers? Rick Webb at 4:22pm 07.05.25 That is correct. I apologize if any part of my comment was taken to suggest otherwise. Add the bea

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