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Bottlescrew/turnbuckle threads on 1989 first 32s5 bernie_ni at 1:07pm 04.30.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/427 Hello all, I was starting to get my mast ready to go up again for the first time. I noticed all 4 of
2003 42ft Oceanis CC -Hydraulic Steering Leak Rob2435 at 12:57pm 04.30.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/757 Not my boat but researching for a fellow mariner... On the hydraulic pump there are two bolts on eit
Blessing of the Fleet (2) Simon Sexton at 12:55pm 04.30.18 Ask All Sailors 3/473 Hey Everyone, Good afternoon! Yesterday I had the amazing opportunity to take part in the
Pearson 39-2 prop specs mpbeagle at 12:30pm 04.30.18 Pearson 1/902 I'm looking at a few folding props on ebay and was wondering if anyone knows the pitch and diameter
Sanitation Hoses Terry Cox at 11:28am 04.30.18 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1190 Hi Peggie, would you please provide your feedback on the new Thetford Marine's Tecma-branded premium
O'day 27 leans Whatsit at 11:02am 04.30.18 Ask An Oday Owner 12/1247
Trailer design loading keel boat kcpilotpat at 8:31am 04.30.18 Trailer Sailors 43/10030 There is a challenge in loading sailboats onto trailers without using a hoist. The angle of the tra
RAM mic cable rewire? Bob S at 8:30am 04.30.18 Ask All Sailors 34/10180 Not sure but I can't be alone in this: My Standard Horizon CMP23B RAM mic functions fine but the cab
O'Day 322 Keel Bolts joshnewbury at 8:22am 04.30.18 Ask All Sailors 29/5607 Ahoy! I was hoping someone could help me. I noticed when I hauled my 322 this fall that the winged
Enlarging Limber Holes? VisionPNW at 8:15am 04.30.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1491 In order to facilitate easier cleaning out of my bilge on my Vision 32, I was thinking of enlarging
Refinishing water damaged interior wood H33 2005 Maurice Doran at 7:08am 04.30.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/943 My H33 didn't have a dodger so the right side wall down the companionway got damaged by rain over ti
Headsail cover Chuck C. at 6:38am 04.30.18 Smaller Boats 13/2079 Looking to purchase a cover for my furling jib sail (2005 - H260). Does anyone have any recommenda
River Sailing gcarmack14 at 6:21am 04.30.18 Ask All Sailors 19/4044 I sail on the Ohio river in Louisville, KY which has had a steady current lately of about 2.5mph but
Rudder play and corroded radial drive wheel (1) ChrisCall at 5:45am 04.30.18 Catalina 30 5/1881 Looking for any help I have a 1989 wing keel. When I went to do seasonal maintenance on steering sys
First night (4) Jimmy at 8:02pm 04.29.18 Smaller Boats 4/546 149574 149596 149597 149574 149596 149597 149598 Well that was a fun first night on the H26 wind kic
Refrgeration Walter59 at 6:14pm 04.29.18 Ask All Sailors 13/1172 I just purchased a 05 Hunter 36 with a refrigerator and a freezer both 12 volt. My question can I l
Mystery wire/cable from mast?? (3) George Da Porge at 5:06pm 04.29.18 Catalina 30 11/1616 I was cleaning my bilge yesterday prior to installing new bilge pump. The wire/cable in the attached
Hole in H42 Zspar mast (1) BBC16385 at 4:36pm 04.29.18 Big Boats 11/997 I have a 1997 Hunter 42. For the first time this weekend I notice a hole in the mast just above the
Stanchion design for 385 RussellBen at 4:04pm 04.29.18 Big Boats 5/2534 I just purchased a new (2017) Catalina 385. In general, I love the boat, but I have found one issue
Galley upgrade h34 (2) Capt Robbie at 3:38pm 04.29.18 Big Boats 4/849 Just Finnished my galley project that I have been putting off for the past 20 years. Installed a she

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Water pump leaking - Catalina 30 (universal M25) Stu Jackson at 10:25am 09.01.24 Here's how to for your oberdorfer pump: Oberdorfer Pump Rebuild 101 - Mysteries of the Oberdorfer -
3M 5200 Don S/V ILLusion at 9:54am 09.01.24
What kind of propane regulator to use? Rich Stidger at 9:46am 09.01.24 Back to GAS... I found this 2-stage Propane regulator. $37 seemed too good to be true. I just recei
Water pump leaking - Catalina 30 (universal M25) JoeWhite at 9:35am 09.01.24 I would recommend not running the engine and replacing the seals as soon as possible as the salt wat
3M 5200 Foswick at 9:12am 09.01.24 They've been talking about this "ban" for years. I don't know the reality of it, but I would say th
Water pump leaking - Catalina 30 (universal M25) (1) RitSim at 9:03am 09.01.24 A handy tool for removing the seals I saw grooves from the seal lip and needed replacement. The we
2014 Marlow Hunter e33 Issues jssailem at 9:00am 09.01.24 Otherwise most manuals, for individual pieces of kit, can be found on the web in pdf format :plus:
3M 5200 dlochner at 8:52am 09.01.24 So, yes, the best sealants are going to be difficult to remove. They have to be to do their job. Th
How to chart a course across Lake Ontario Foswick at 8:47am 09.01.24 Piloting and dead reckoning are two different things. I hope this isn't too pedantic, but I wanted t
Water pump leaking - Catalina 30 (universal M25) Rich Stidger at 8:43am 09.01.24 I have rebuilt my Jabsco pump on both my Volvo diesel auxiliary and on my Westerbeke genset. It is
How to chart a course across Lake Ontario Foswick at 8:35am 09.01.24 As a new sailor on a Siren 17, you may be better served to focus on developing sailing techniques,
How to chart a course across Lake Ontario jssailem at 8:34am 09.01.24 :plus: Spot on Joe. The only addition I have used to your tool set is my depth sounder and a chart s
What kind of propane regulator to use? (5) jssailem at 8:25am 09.01.24 Back to GAS... I found this 2-stage Propane regulator. $37 seemed too good to be true. I just receiv
What kind of propane regulator to use? Rich Stidger at 8:19am 09.01.24 @Ralph Johnstone - Sweet job! We have been to Coco Cay several times, but I think not back as far a
Dimensions for the Seaward 26RK Dodger walt at 8:11am 09.01.24 No detail but some friends are spending a lot of the summer in the Pacific NW with a Seaward 26RK an
Water pump leaking - Catalina 30 (universal M25) kloudie1 at 8:05am 09.01.24 Here is a good article from Maine Sail's web site.. It is an excellent place to find information..Ch
What kind of propane regulator to use? (3) jssailem at 8:04am 09.01.24 We enjoyed our visit with the grandkids on Coca Cay in 2023. It was a great break from the Pacific
How to chart a course across Lake Ontario Joe at 7:55am 09.01.24 Piloting and dead reckoning are two different things. Piloting uses navigational aids to create a
3M 5200 FastOlson at 7:53am 09.01.24 We did a full re-fit of our '88 boat in '21. The factory had pretty much used 5200 everywhere. I did
3M 5200 dlochner at 7:50am 09.01.24 I am not happy about someone taking my tools. Who said anything about taking someone's tools?

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