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Replace Hunter 28.5 cabin soul Ozpilot414 at 5:24pm 03.25.19 Mid-Size Boats 14/3276 Looking to replace the inside cabin soul as most of it is water logged and rotting. Is there a way t
1978 O'Day 27 Standing Rigging and Spar Specifications dashaw at 5:19pm 03.25.19 Bigger Boats 9/1071 Hi All, I am new to the forum, I just purchased a 1978 O'Day 27 that has been dismast. I am looking
Exchange GPS antenna on Hunter 45CC Viktor Eysselein at 4:32pm 03.25.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/768 Please tell me how to exchange GPS antenna on Hunter 45CC 2008. Mine is defect. Thanks, Viktor
Anchor Drain Scoop (1) CharlesWashburn at 4:19pm 03.25.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/2296 Hello, I'd like to replace these anchor drain scoops on my B473. Anyone find a source for a stainl
Scored a Marine Air Systems AC/Heat unit! (2) Ward H at 12:43pm 03.25.19 Ask All Sailors 29/2978 I think this is a good thing. There's a marine mechanic who spends the winter in our marina working
Screeching noise from Bow Thruster SEMPERAVANTI41 at 11:43am 03.25.19 Ask All Sailors 2/1599 I have had a number of issues with Lewmar 140TT bow thruster on my 41DS. Thruster worked perfectly b
Sliding steering wheel (1) Steinija at 11:11am 03.25.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1523 the steering wheel on mye Beneteau 350 (1997) is sliding back and forth in the pedestal. I cannot se
Mac 25 upper & lower shroud lengths ? whudatt at 10:38am 03.25.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 24/2191 Good morning all, does anyone out there happen to know the stock lengths of the upper ' lower shroud
Std Mast, Bowsprit Dogwap at 10:23am 03.25.19 Catalina 30 3/583 Hey guys, my first post here... I'm looking to buy a C30 for club racing (50%), day sailing (40%),
Best Paint Thinner to Allow Paint to Flow Better/Eliminate Brush Strokes Plymouth Sailor at 10:11am 03.25.19 Ask All Sailors 9/1953 I posted previously about thinning Rustoleum oil/alkyd paint. I'm experimenting on my transom first
Another sagging vent line (1) mermike at 10:06am 03.25.19 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/863 Hi all, I think this question was answered, but I would like to confirm. There's no good reason to
TABLE CUSHION FOR SLEEPING (1) chuckw at 9:59am 03.25.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/637 1999 HUNTER 260. NEED SLEEPING CUSHION FOR TABLE THAT WOULD GO AROUND MAST SUPPORT POLE. CAN I PURCH
anker winch (1) amarone at 9:52am 03.25.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/704 Hi just bought my 473 from 2003, and the anker winch is causing me truble. I have narrowed it down t
Hunter 340 how to remove / repair Spinlock XA Clutch? (1) Stevenkrt at 9:12am 03.25.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2278 I broke 1 of the 3 handles on my Spinlock clutch. I purchased a replacement handle here but am not
Stemhead fitting bent Oceanis 381 Brad Cross at 8:04am 03.25.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/1715
My keel thinks it's a popsicle! Project_Mayhem at 5:57am 03.25.19 Ask All Sailors 21/2231 I stopped by my boat yesterday to fit the new bulkhead and fix a few other things. Upon inspecting t
Barient 17 2SP ST - parts? Justin_NSA at 5:50am 03.25.19 Ask All Sailors 17/1600 I feel nauti this morning. I tore down, cleaned and re-lubed all 3 winches this weekend. Used the Le
Rustoleum Thinned Plymouth Sailor at 4:49am 03.25.19 Ask All Sailors 12/1988 Well, spring preparation for me has officially started for summer boating. I've been disappointed i
Where to buy Universal Diesel engine parts online in Canada? sailing11 at 11:04pm 03.24.19 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/620 Hello, I have a Universal Diesel m-18 motor in my Catalina 27 and was wondering where is the best/ch
bottom paint Cat36Amoore at 7:03pm 03.24.19 Ask All Sailors 10/1022 Once i've sanded down the bottom paint is it necessary to use a primer? I've sanding down to the ge

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Funny Friday!!! Will Gilmore at 1:53pm 05.01.24
West Marine CPP Ablative Antifouling Paint - Opinions? Ralph Johnstone at 1:49pm 05.01.24 Thanks for the reply. r whether it's CPP or Micron CSC that recommends a few extra coats at AT the
West Marine CPP Ablative Antifouling Paint - Opinions? arf145 at 1:02pm 05.01.24 @arf145 , at the end of two seasons, what is your signal to apply another two coats of CPP. Thanks
Topping Lift Appears Short Siamese at 11:58am 05.01.24 Always possible the manual has the wrong figure. I based the purchase of new running rigging on my
Removing Stains and smudges Siamese at 11:52am 05.01.24 Well, it looks like there are numerous, viable options. My personal fave is Collinite Fiberglass
Removing Stains and smudges rgranger at 11:01am 05.01.24 These are a result of the water you sail in. Bar Keeper Friend is Oxalic acid. It works on fibergl
Funny Friday!!! rgranger at 10:58am 05.01.24
Need help identifying this boat please rgranger at 10:57am 05.01.24 Don't know... but what you got looks like fun. I think something is fishy with the HIN. You said
Starting the Yanmar on a H280 Ralph Johnstone at 10:46am 05.01.24 Boat has silver button on throttle quadrant and pull knob under transom seat. Just glanced over y
Outboard depth in water. LakeShark at 10:44am 05.01.24 @morbidfollower I only carry more than the 3 gallons when on a week long cruise or more. The motor
Removing Stains and smudges (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:34am 05.01.24 Something that has always removed every stain you can collect is : at oxidation but not gel coat.
Cell phone signal booster experiences or recommendations please. BAD ORCA at 10:25am 05.01.24 Based on @BAD ORCA 's statement about 3 weeks of enjoyed service then slow service, that sounds lik
Cell phone signal booster experiences or recommendations please. BAD ORCA at 10:23am 05.01.24 I wonder what your data plan looks like. If it works for a week, then seems bogged down, is it poss
Starting the Yanmar on a H280 Ralph Johnstone at 10:22am 05.01.24 If the engine has not run over teh winter, do the following : 1. Going by the operating manual (wh
Starting the Yanmar on a H280 jdrutten at 9:40am 05.01.24 I'm guessing you probably have a 2gm20f? The colder it is, the less it will want to start. Be sure t
Removing Stains and smudges jssailem at 9:36am 05.01.24 tea-colored water stains along the hull These are a result of the water you sail in. On/Off stai
Starting the Yanmar on a H280 Davidasailor26 at 9:28am 05.01.24
Removing Stains and smudges jssailem at 9:28am 05.01.24 black smudges from sneakers, Like they do on Basketball courts, no black smudging sneakers allowed
Cell phone signal booster experiences or recommendations please. jssailem at 9:25am 05.01.24 If it works for a week, then seems bogged down, is it possible you have reached a data limit and ar
Starting the Yanmar on a H280 shemandr at 9:16am 05.01.24 First make sure that pull rod is ALL the way pushed in! In fact you should apply some light oil to

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