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On the bandwagon (8) Sanctuary2 at 8:29pm 05.07.18 Catalina 22 19/1664
Core rot under cleat Hardhead at 8:21pm 05.07.18 Catalina 22 8/1934 While poking around in the boat today, I found some plywood core rot under the starboard stern cleat
Bottom coat new depth finder? SirMichael at 7:17pm 05.07.18 Ask All Sailors 5/628
A big shout out Mark Maulden at 7:17pm 05.07.18 Ask All Sailors 0/306 to August Race RIB cleaner and conditioner. Sort of expensive but I bought it from Defender during
Need advice: Access Kenyon mast wiring (3) Brazil at 6:34pm 05.07.18 Ask All Sailors 6/1474 This regards a 1980 Hunter 37 cutter. Spreader lights and anchor light wires show open circuit, so I
What a big difference (3) rgranger at 6:00pm 05.07.18 Ask All Sailors 13/1816
Spreader Bracket replacement (3) dgottfeld at 5:16pm 05.07.18 Mid-Size Boats 2/700 I have a 1995 Hunter 27. We broke a spreader bracket on the mast and we need to order a replacement.
Scars and bars All U Get at 4:12pm 05.07.18 Ask All Sailors 0/326 Hi all, We met up with Ron today and got caught up on what we've been up to for the last two years.
Fiberglass repair (2) pzmaria at 3:10pm 05.07.18 Catalina 30 9/2234 Hello owners. Looking for your experienced advice how to approach this project. First of all how the
Moving to Ft. Lauderdale. Leatherneck at 2:00pm 05.07.18 Ask All Sailors 5/721 Any fellow sailors out there that live in the Ft. Lauderdale area? I'm towing my boat from Montana
My current favorite Craigslist post- Boat Parts nat55 at 2:00pm 05.07.18 Ask All Sailors 3/900 https://maine.craigslist.org/bpo/d/unipoxy-anti-fouling-paint-1/6554262675.html That label is at
Prop Walk Mark Arnold at 1:50pm 05.07.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 21/4117 Hi All! I just purchased a 2007 Beneteau 343 with a standard two blade prop. I have already noticed
No weather helm Fred at 1:42pm 05.07.18 Smaller Boats 1/427 Usually I expect to feel some slight weather helm when sailing my H26. On my first sail of the year
Hunter 37.5 shower hose replacement Alice A. at 12:57pm 05.07.18 Big Boats 2/784 Hi, everyone. The hose that runs to the showerhead came apart over the winter and it is in a very to
Hurth BW50 Transmission Question StanleyJ at 11:31am 05.07.18 Engines and Propulsion 0/503 I plan to replace the seal and gasket on the shift control on my HBW 50 transmission. I have been t
Extra Diesel GdlPaul at 11:01am 05.07.18 Catalina 310 21/4300 Has anyone developed a clever way to carry extra diesel jugs other than strapping them to a board on
Mast Light Wiring lostintime at 10:03am 05.07.18 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1235 Hello all. I have an O'day 25 (I think it is a 1983). The wiring for the mast light is broken at th
Black Smoke? pateco at 10:02am 05.07.18 Ask All Sailors 28/2902 Yesterday on our way out to our weekend races, My 1983 Yanmar 2GM dropped down from 3000 RPMs to 200
While trying to figure out an electrical issue yesterday, I found these. (1) HanBan at 9:59am 05.07.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 39/3210 Hi Guys, Thank you for all of your help. Your advice is invaluable. Yesterday while trying to tra
No compression after engine rebuild flyingcr at 9:12am 05.07.18 Engines and Propulsion 11/1866 my volvo penta 1 cyl 10 hp eng was rebuilt by volvo penta certified mechanic. He cant get engine to

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Unusual stuffing box (6) Ralph Johnstone at 8:47pm 07.27.24 This is where you will find the grease point on an industrial high pressure pump. a lantern ring :
Sun Gypsy ( wondering 2024) (3) Michael Davis at 8:36pm 07.27.24 As the fog lifted we made our way to Ivory Island and Seaforth Channel for a great sail to Gunboat P
Sun Gypsy ( wondering 2024) (4) Michael Davis at 8:24pm 07.27.24 Time was getting short for our guest so we started making our way back toward Bella Bella .First sto
Sun Gypsy ( wondering 2024) (5) Michael Davis at 8:05pm 07.27.24 Our guest wanted to see a bit of Fiordland so it was up Finlayson and across Sheep Passage to Mussel
Bilge water question (1) George Da Porge at 7:20pm 07.27.24 Late to the game on this post. To help clarify the hose(s) coming from the forward end of the boat i
Cat-30 Stanchion Repair George Da Porge at 7:09pm 07.27.24 jmaitz - I've been away from this forum for a bit. May be late to the game with your repair. I also
Outboard motor parts. Project_Mayhem at 6:34pm 07.27.24 Marine Engine has gone above and beyond to do some research for me when there were multiple part num
Sun Gypsy ( wondering 2024) (2) Michael Davis at 4:37pm 07.27.24 Waggoners says that if you want a little solitude to try the end of Alexander Inlet. So we went ther
Is this a good price? (1) Tally Ho at 4:31pm 07.27.24 Try: CAJUN ROPES Online Rope Store, www.onlineropestore.com I have had good success with both of
Sun Gypsy ( wondering 2024) (4) Michael Davis at 4:29pm 07.27.24 After a quiet night we motored across Seaforth to Mathieson Channel and had a good sail up to Oscar
How are you cleaning scale buildup Raritan electric toilet? BAD ORCA at 4:28pm 07.27.24 I suspect you aren't holding the dry flush button down long enough for all the water to make it to
Is this a good price? dlochner at 4:12pm 07.27.24 When shopping for line, Defender and Fisheries Supply usually have about the best prices for major l
West Marine Inventory dlochner at 4:08pm 07.27.24 West Marine has suffered from Private Equity firms that buy businesses and then take the profits and
Outboard motor parts. kloudie1 at 4:07pm 07.27.24
West Marine Inventory Rick D at 3:36pm 07.27.24 I think that WM is trying to manage inventory and as Rick D posted may be constrained in capital.
Unusual stuffing box jviss at 3:13pm 07.27.24 I have never seen a stuffing box with a grease fitting (Zerk). Did you create that pic or find it o
West Marine Inventory shemandr at 2:41pm 07.27.24 I think that WM is trying to manage inventory and as Rick D posted may be constrained in capital. I
West Marine Inventory Don S/V ILLusion at 2:38pm 07.27.24
shower drain sump pump question Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 2:34pm 07.27.24 Peggie, as long I have your ear, a related question: We have a fresh water (electric) toilet for wh
West Marine Inventory twodzusfittings at 1:44pm 07.27.24 As I understand it from a West Marine manager, its latest model is to take orders and have it availa

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