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leak cloydmilton at 8:58pm 02.23.17 Catalina 310 14/2414 We've had a lot of rain here in LA and after each storm there is fresh water in the bilge. The wate
Mast repair for my 1982 Hunter 22 rick221 at 5:26pm 02.23.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1747 I made a serious mistake lowering mast and the end result is a mast that is now broke in half. Any i
Hunter 326 Blisters fbcoache at 4:07pm 02.23.17 Mid-Size Boats 6/1268 Looking into a Hunter 326 that has not been out of the water for a few years, will need a new bottom
Recomended Jobs to do while out of the water? wilf at 3:26pm 02.23.17 Ask All Sailors 27/1481 So my oday 322 is being hauled out for a few days next week to replace the cutlass, inspect the shaf
What type muffler on 94 Hunter 37.5 ddrewry at 3:15pm 02.23.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/669 I'm replacing everything from the exhaust manifold aft. Previous owner tried repaying cracked manif
Hunter 30T Engine cover/housing/box repair? Patrick Randall at 2:15pm 02.23.17 Mid-Size Boats 7/1774 My 30T has had a leak from the hatch which has caused the top of the engine housing "box or cover" (
Mac 22 rudder gudgeon replacements tim_kd7jz at 10:19am 02.23.17 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/490 If anyone has replaced the stainless steel rod hinge for their rudder with the gudgeons that Blue Wa
San Francisco Bay Boat Owners: How's Your Bottom Growth This Winter? rardiH36 at 9:59am 02.23.17 Ask All Sailors 1/373 My berthing port is Sausalito. Three miles North of the Golden Gate Bridge. I engage a diver ser
1st Post... 1st Large (to me) Sailboat... Hunter 28.5 or Hunter 33 wsmac at 9:19am 02.23.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 30/3050 Hello. This is probably the typical newbie... "What boat should I buy?" post, but hopefully I can cl
Removing Polyglow ?? Pat at 8:49am 02.23.17 Musings With Maine Sail 5/7197 Maine Sail, thank you for your contributions! I looked at our grey 272 LE's hull this week and noti
Shaft size Catalina 315, 2014 Edj at 7:45am 02.23.17 Ask A Catalina Owner 11/2231 Looking to buy Catalina 315, does anyone know the shaft size I would like to put on PSS. Thank you f
switching from 1GM to electric Kommy000 at 6:26am 02.23.17 The Cherubini Hunters 7/2041 About ready to switch from diesel to electric and thought about posting here see if anybody wants 1G
Heavy weather sailing characteristics of Sense 50 Jose Pla at 8:55pm 02.22.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/616 I've recently traded my 2005 Oceanis 373 for a 2012 Sense 50. Currently preparing the boat for the R
Smile for the day (1) catalanc at 7:17pm 02.22.17 Ask All Sailors 20/1175 Just because ...
Problems or Praises from owners of Beneteau 390 SameODay at 4:20pm 02.22.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/4180 I have found a 1989 Beneteau 390 that I am interested in. I have found only limited bits and pieces
Ordered a new main sail today rgranger at 3:40pm 02.22.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 50/2334 Had an exciting day. I placed an order for a brand new mainsail from Bacon Sails. They said 4 to
Secure the companionway ladder David Hopkins at 3:29pm 02.22.17 Catalina 30 12/4099 My ladder has a habit of popping out of its place. I'd like a way to keep it in place. I believe my
O'Day 23 Foredeck Construction glaufman at 12:01pm 02.22.17 Ask An Oday Owner 15/2122 Hi All... planning a few spring projects here... bow cleats and pulpit are loose on the foredeck, wh
Long Island Sound Weather Observations: Real-time and historical Captain Larry-DH at 10:45am 02.22.17 Destinations 1/821 Those of you who sail in and near LIS will appreciate this resource for real-time and historical wea
A little winter pick-me-up RussC at 9:18am 02.22.17 Ask All Sailors 5/533 I was browsing the interesting little Sandpiper 565 and ran across this well done video. It just mad

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Thru Hull Replacement? Captain Larry-DH at 8:46am 12.27.23 Here are shots of the thru hull I cannot close If you can dive on it I suggest plugging it from th
Thru Hull Replacement? American_Mainsail at 8:45am 12.27.23 I'm guessing there's something stuck in there, for sure. The 90 degree bend in that very small (half
Yanmar question Sandy Stone at 8:42am 12.27.23 Also, I believe the Atomic 4 has a shared oil system for the engine and transmission.
Thru Hull Replacement? Scott T-Bird at 7:49am 12.27.23 Here are shots of the thru hull I cannot close I had the same fitting on my Starwind 27. I never
Yanmar SB8 no water out of exhaust HOLLYALYSSA1288 at 6:12am 12.27.23 Thank you all! Worked on the engine yesterday and got it sorted out (the elbow was blocked up with
OGO Desiccant Install and Experience All U Get at 3:57am 12.27.23 Cruising friends had installed two of them on their boat about four years ago and preferred them to
OGO Desiccant Install and Experience (1) TomY at 3:29am 12.27.23 After our second full season with the OGO, my mate still says it's the best thing we've put on board
(re) location of hot water heater john2 at 1:29am 12.27.23 If your shelf in the starboard locker is available, where is your refrigerator compressor? our co
Christmas cruise 2023 Alan Gomes at 9:46pm 12.26.23 Even the entry level Pelagic looks really super nice. Please talk me into one. Where would a guy li
Christmas cruise 2023 Gene Neill at 8:57pm 12.26.23 Indeed it is! When I glanced at photo 758 it looked like a Pelagic actuator. But I see now clearly
Christmas cruise 2023 Gene Neill at 8:44pm 12.26.23 I think even the British Navy had bigger grog rations. I'm actually a little embarrassed to say h
He's on his way shemandr at 7:56pm 12.26.23 I'd like a dozen - Ice cold, with liquor in the shell, lemon wedges, hold the cocktail sauce. And a
rusty keel bolts Precision 23 dlochner at 7:29pm 12.26.23 Thank you all for your input and recommendations, very helpful! I think this is definitely a projec
Yanmar SB8 no water out of exhaust MitchM at 5:42pm 12.26.23 it would help to know the following : (I note your 1st email was sent at 2:22 am) were yo
rusty keel bolts Precision 23 YankeeViking at 1:47pm 12.26.23 Thank you all for your input and recommendations, very helpful! I think this is definitely a projec
He's on his way Roland5048 at 11:10am 12.26.23 It has to be a bushel ard they are a help to the libido. A bushel of oysters, fresh lemon wedges,
Trident 101 rubber smell BAD ORCA at 10:54am 12.26.23 As a follow up I ended up gettin the Saniflex from Defender. Had headed down to visit some friends
Trident 101 rubber smell BAD ORCA at 10:53am 12.26.23 Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr ! Now you tell me. Had exactly the same experience as you, starting three yea
Yanmar question arf145 at 7:48am 12.26.23 To the best of my knowledge, no engine and transmission share the same oil supply. Doesn't matter i
I have an 1985 Hunter 40 Legend, Aft Built-in Holding Tank Information (2) Crothers99 at 7:33am 12.26.23 On our 1989 Legend 40 the holding tank is in the aft cabin which you may want to consider doing. W

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