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Centerboard Repair and access drgbanks at 5:07am 06.13.23 Day Sailers 4/954 Hello everyone, Any words of wisdom working on the center board? It seems as if the lines are not
Diagnosing engine issues - Universal M25 Dave96734 at 7:46pm 06.12.23 Catalina 30 25/2225 Hi, My 1984 C30 has a universal M25 that won't start. It cranks just fine. Steps I've taken so far:
Need Mainsail mast slide fitting size. georgetheleo at 7:20pm 06.12.23 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/316 Im planning on installing Bainbridge " Allslip" sail slides . On First 41S5---- come in diff
What colour Drinky Crow at 3:55pm 06.12.23 Racing 3/575 should spinnaker sheets be? buddy say red, but....:what:
What is this piece and how do I replace it? (2) AllAboardTahoe at 12:57pm 06.12.23 Mid-Size Boats 5/844 Hello, first time poster here. I recently purchased a new-to-me 1983 Catalina 30 and I've been enjo
Sense Wire for OEM Alternator V&J at 8:33am 06.12.23 Musings With Maine Sail 10/986 We have a 1991 Catalina 30 with a Universal M25XP engine. The OEM 51 amp alternator output now goes
Transducer troubles Scott T-Bird at 7:36am 06.12.23 Ask All Sailors 14/938 I called the B ' G number but they are closed today inexplicably! I finally networked my chartplott
Topping Lift drgbanks at 6:42am 06.12.23 Day Sailers 9/1539 Hello everyone! How close to the top of the mast and on which side should I place the cheek block w
Steps for Replacing my HBW50 transmission with ZF 12M LouBegue at 5:59am 06.12.23 Catalina 310 18/1371 I just purchased a 2016 Catalina 310. One week after purchase, the transmission went bad. I had a
In mast furling main working much better now BroncoJohn at 5:38am 06.12.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/1224 I was having problems deploying and furling my in mast main on our 2002 386 since we purchased her l
Universal engine parts, and maintenance schedule, and dinghy davits? Afraal at 4:22am 06.12.23 Catalina 310 16/1342 Hello Forum! Every time I go to the boat I come back with more questions for you: 1. Is there a we
Keel position from winch view Mike25 at 7:38pm 06.11.23 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/806 If you have a Venture 25 and the keel winch is just inside the companion way how do you monitor the
Balmar 150A Alternator with MC-614 Regulator Issue (1) DayDreamer41 at 7:07pm 06.11.23 Ask All Sailors 19/1169 Hope I can get some insight into the issue I am experiencing. A couple of seasons ago I upgraded ou
S2 8.6 Hardalee8.6 at 6:32pm 06.11.23 Ask All Sailors 3/571 Does anyone know where I can find an owners manual for a 1986 S2 8.6?
Minor project: new teak companionway step (4) jaysweet at 5:18pm 06.11.23 Ask All Sailors 11/610 This is just a quick note on a (moderately) quick project I did for our 2004 Hunter 306: a new step
35# CQR needs a new home LouisMK at 5:15pm 06.11.23 Bigger Boats 0/8 35# CQR near Annapolis needs a new home. Any reasonable offer over $45 takes it.
Yanmar Antifreeze Pump Bearing Problem arcadiahunter28 at 4:28pm 06.11.23 Mid-Size Boats 11/901 I bought my 1990 Hunter 28 ten years ago last month, and during that time I never had hot water that
Should I switch to hank on? morbidfollower at 9:56am 06.11.23 Catalina 22 13/914 I appreciate the wisdom of this forum. Currently have a full batten loose foot main sail with 2 reef
Yanmar 2GM20F fuel injection pump shims newage1461 at 9:39am 06.11.23 Engines and Propulsion 2/458 My fuel injection pump shims got destroyed when removing the pump. I have not been able to find repl
Need help: Mold in Toilet anupghosh at 5:56am 06.11.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/1342 Hi, Since I launched the boat this spring, I hadn't gone into the head. Unfortunately a guest of ou

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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
Looking for a Beneteau First 21 Classic or 210 with a fixed keel SoSound at 8:37am 06.07.24 Maybe it's back on the market? Craigslist Beneteau 21 Good luck!
Portlight Polish BigEasy at 8:12am 06.07.24 Here are some before and after pictures of me polishing a port, and the acrylic companionway hatch,
PROOF that Hunter designs were way ahead of their time.... Project_Mayhem at 8:05am 06.07.24 I buy the yard crew beer at the beginning and end of the season. Despite the fact that they treat th
Raytheon Wind Instrument not reading Afraal at 7:46am 06.07.24 Hey @WellerH , at the base of my mast, on the forward side, I have a round cover attached with a cou
Bomar Hatch Gasket & Screen JamesG161 at 7:38am 06.07.24 Check with Tony at this site. Home - HatchMasters Marine Hatch Repair Jim...
Raytheon Wind Instrument not reading WellerH at 7:15am 06.07.24 Andres, I have the same problem. Perhaps my boat is configured differently than yours, but where e
Slips in SW Florida - Port Charlotte area Joe at 7:13am 06.07.24 Picking up my first "big" boat, a Catalina 30, in Punta Gorda, FL in a couple of weeks. (mast 467',
C&C 25 MK2 - tender or stiff D Swanson at 6:45am 06.07.24 I have sailed my C&C25mk2 for about 7 seasons. It is a great boat and has served me well. With an ap

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