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Do refrigerators explode? Because I think mine may have done. limbodog at 7:38am 01.03.19 Ask All Sailors 27/1813 Hiya, Hopefully I'm in an appropriate sub-forum for this question. Apologies if not. Anyway, my 1
When it rains, water enters the cabin through the pipe and damage my wood table. Hunter 260 Pichin at 5:42am 01.03.19 Smaller Boats 12/918 Hi, Happy new year.!! I have a 2005 Hunter 260, every time it rains, water enters through the pipe
Not a racer, but... Will Gilmore at 4:56am 01.03.19 Racing 5/726 I don't race, not really interested in direct evidence that I suck as a sailor. I sail to explore a
Manual Bilge Pump Needed jamieFL at 6:06pm 01.02.19 Ask All Sailors 15/2675 I would like to install a manual "hand" Bilge Pump on my 25 ft Watkins. It is equipped only with a "
What does this symbol mean? (1) Knot Stressin' at 2:39pm 01.02.19 Ask All Sailors 42/3261 This symbol is on one of my Genoas, and I have no idea what it means.
Oceanis 400 Exhaust Hose Replacement 4arch at 1:27pm 01.02.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/739 The exhaust hose on my 1993 Oceanis 400 2-cabin is due for replacement but I can't figure out how to
One oar in the water (1) NotCook at 1:24pm 01.02.19 Ask All Sailors 21/3588 While rowing ashore this morning, between showers and while the wind was still piping up, about half
Cold Snapped (1) Phil Herring at 12:14pm 01.02.19 Ask All Sailors 57/4055 Winter weather can be tough on boats, but has it been tough on yours? Frozen plumbing, wind-blown ri
Best Chartering (1) Phil Herring at 12:13pm 01.02.19 Ask All Sailors 19/1412 For those of us up north, the best winter sailing is elsewhere in a boat that belongs to someone els
Quick question about zinc anodes Project_Mayhem at 10:55am 01.02.19 Ask All Sailors 9/1583 The PO of my boat painted over the zinc anodes on the saildrive. The anodes appear to be otherwise p
ID Newport Model Jazzydaze at 9:09am 01.02.19 Newport 40/4243 Hi all, I'm about to purchase a Newport 30. Sitting home I'm realizing I dont know the year or mode
Happy Birthday Kloudie1 JamesG161 at 4:49am 01.02.19 Sails Call Lounge 9/703 SjZ8Paa_zQA Wishing the best to a great SBO contributor and friend. Jim... PS: Happy Birthday 2019
Raymarine ST60 Won't Calibrate spadaforaj at 4:00am 01.02.19 Ask All Sailors 7/2836 Tried the user calibration several times per the manual. It won;t "beep", so I'm suspecting it didn
Remote Controls for Tohatsu 9.8 MaryEllaRose at 8:53pm 01.01.19 Engines and Propulsion 15/8239 One of my (many) winter time projects will be to add remote controls to my Tohatsu 9.8 outboard on a
Just for fun, new year gag Ken Cross at 8:35pm 01.01.19 Ask All Sailors 4/406 Today we had a family gathering where small token gifts are given. I have a nice who loves dill pick
'74 C22 - Finally Got A Look at my Keel Lifting Connection (6) loveoregon at 3:29pm 01.01.19 Catalina 22 3/610 Hello All, I am new to sailing and bought a 1974 Catalina 22 last summer that seems to be in pr
Coolmatic RSD 1115U/F Refrigerator (not working) Lee Coller at 3:22pm 01.01.19 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 0/741 This is out of my Hunter 44DS. No idea if there is any value to it at all, I presume it could be fi
AquaDrive limits stuffing box space (1) Joe Perez at 2:29pm 01.01.19 Ask All Sailors 10/691 Hoping for some ideas. I have an AquaDrive that limits the space for repacking my stuffing box. I re
Is the 26x seaworthy enough to make Bahamas crossing? Trialsbikeadam at 11:16am 01.01.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 42/12450
New Main and Sail Repair Simon Sexton at 9:38am 01.01.19 Racing 21/1935 Hey Everyone, Good evening! Yesterday, my brother, best friend, girlfriend and I all went

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Knocking sound at 2000 rpm's Prozac at 3:36pm 06.07.24 WOW. Yours is as good a guess as any. It is the type of issue that could be a lot of things. You sa
Small Outboard Motor Stands (1) FDL S2 at 3:35pm 06.07.24 Here is what I built.
Knocking sound at 2000 rpm's jssailem at 3:18pm 06.07.24 I am guessing a bent prop shaft or struts? WOW. Yours is as good a guess as any. It is the type of
Whale Gulper 220 for shower drain with atomatic sensor switch dlochner at 2:46pm 06.07.24 I just went through this on a not-a-hunter. Do not try and replicate the original design. Rip it all
Whale Gulper 220 for shower drain with atomatic sensor switch skunther at 2:33pm 06.07.24 The only think I can think to do is to somehow enlarge the hoses that I have with some tool so that
Whale Gulper 220 for shower drain with atomatic sensor switch skunther at 2:31pm 06.07.24 Ah, the mysteries of hose fittings. I feel your pain. Been down this road. The PVC barbs are alway
Whale Gulper 220 for shower drain with atomatic sensor switch (2) skunther at 2:28pm 06.07.24
Fuel tank fitting for pick up tube and fuel shut off for "83 O'Day 28 dlochner at 2:25pm 06.07.24 If the strainer in the dip tube is looking ugly, would one want to clean out the sludge in the tank
Whale Gulper 220 for shower drain with atomatic sensor switch dlochner at 2:20pm 06.07.24 Ah, the mysteries of hose fittings. I feel your pain. Been down this road. The PVC barbs are always
Whale Gulper 220 for shower drain with atomatic sensor switch (2) skunther at 2:05pm 06.07.24
Fuel tank fitting for pick up tube and fuel shut off for "83 O'Day 28 odaydokay at 1:56pm 06.07.24 If the strainer in the dip tube is looking ugly, would one want to clean out the sludge in the tank
Edson Pedestal Screws JamesG161 at 1:20pm 06.07.24 Check here for proper info. Edson Sailboat Steering & Wheels: Pedestal & Steerers Jim...
STAINLESS PELICAN HOOK Richard19068 at 1:13pm 06.07.24 Did you try a web search for "metric" stainless steel pelican hooks? There are several available.
Hunter 380 non-skid paint Ralph Johnstone at 12:32pm 06.07.24 He wants to walk on it, not Sit.:kick: Oh crap :soapbox: ! That's a whole different subject.
280 doghouse (1) Panera at 9:29am 06.07.24 I have removed the hinges which allows the "doghouse" to be moved out of the way for engine maintena
Edson Pedestal Screws LloydB at 9:05am 06.07.24 You might use a stainless steel lag insert into the pedestal then you could switch back and forth wi
Color-matching gelcoat Davidasailor26 at 8:48am 06.07.24
Hunter 380 non-skid paint JamesG161 at 8:44am 06.07.24 Sorry to sat He wants to walk on it, not Sit.:kick: ______ It is gel coat. Many people do paint
Gloucester 22 (7) Armike at 8:44am 06.07.24 I'm back, I can't believe how long it's been. I'm following everyone's advice and trying to bring th
Hunter 380 non-skid paint Ralph Johnstone at 8:41am 06.07.24 I'm considering repainting the grey painted non-skid areas on the deck Sorry to sat but all non-s

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