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Hunter 30T Engine cover/housing/box repair? Patrick Randall at 2:15pm 02.23.17 Mid-Size Boats 7/1884 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 0/530 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 1/429 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 30/3250 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 5/7581 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 11/2515 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 7/2211 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 0/668 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 20/1278 Just because ...
Problems or Praises from owners of Beneteau 390 SameODay at 4:20pm 02.22.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/4763 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 50/2683 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 12/4820 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 15/2465 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 1/946 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 5/579 I was browsing the interesting little Sandpiper 565 and ran across this well done video. It just mad
Some deck creaking sounds near stanchion aft of pulpit on the port side: 2000 Hunter Passage 420 learningasigo at 8:05am 02.22.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/500 Hi, I've recently made a deal to purchase a new 2000 Hunter Passage 420. A few questions for anyone
Clear Lake IA & a dumb question LakeShark at 7:21am 02.22.17 Catalina 22 11/1816 Now that it feels like spring and temps are in the 60s (although on Friday were supposed to get 8 in
Oceanis 321 New owner New sailor Jason Wheatley at 6:00am 02.22.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 13/3304 Good morning everyone. I am new to sailing bought my 321 having never sailed myself before and had o
Boom traveller or stock sheet Skipperdan at 5:55am 02.22.17 Ask All Sailors 33/2401 I have a 1980 Chrysler C26 that has the stock boom control, (Not sure what this is called) maybe sti
PSS shaft stuffing box RAD88 at 9:49pm 02.21.17 Ask All Sailors 11/997 I have been thinking about upgrading to a PSS seal and started to wonder. How does it actually work

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Best way to transport first boat? Advice Requested LloydB at 9:11am 06.05.24 Just curious did you repack the bearings before you put the trailer back on the road?
Fuel Tank Algae wpatch at 8:46am 06.05.24 I copied the wrong link: Biorbor JF Diesel Microbicid, 5 Gallons \| West Marine
Adding Winch and deck organizer on a B323 Henk Noordermeer at 8:42am 06.05.24 Hi y'all! I'm trying to source all parts for adding starboard line handling as well. Does anybody ha
Fuel Tank Algae dlochner at 8:28am 06.05.24
Best way to transport first boat? Advice Requested FeelinMorgan22 at 8:24am 06.05.24 Thanks everyone for the input and warm welcoming! We read this thread carefully and considered our o
Fuel Tank Algae wpatch at 8:16am 06.05.24
Fuel Tank Algae dlochner at 8:10am 06.05.24 Take the tank out and clean it out. I used a hose to get the gunk out. I then coated the entire ins
Fuel Tank Algae wpatch at 8:01am 06.05.24 Hello, I also have a 2004 Hunter 36. We fouled our filters our first day coming to home dock. I can
PROOF that Hunter designs were way ahead of their time.... SkookumZac at 7:54am 06.05.24
Yanmar YSM12 fuel injection pump mjberns at 7:51am 06.05.24 What EXACTLY is happening that fuel is getting to the fuel injection pump, which we can see is being
Masthead Anchor Light JBP-PA at 7:46am 06.05.24 It could be corrosion at the masthead, but check all accessible connections first, especially if yo
my remote fill is in the lazzertte under the seat in the cockpit. Prozac at 7:45am 06.05.24 Welcome to the forum! I'm assuming from your description that you have a Yanmar 2GM20F which uses
my remote fill is in the lazzertte under the seat in the cockpit. (2) jdrutten at 7:24am 06.05.24 Welcome to the forum! I'm assuming from your description that you have a Yanmar 2GM20F which uses
Gelcoat repair Advice - 1974 Cape Dory Typhoon dlochner at 7:07am 06.05.24 Not spider cracks, the gelcoat damage is dock rash from the hull rubbing up against a rough surface.
Gelcoat repair Advice - 1974 Cape Dory Typhoon jssailem at 6:41am 06.05.24 Spider cracks. It happens. A guy with the knowledge and experience (25 years) on this subject is And
Fuel Tank Algae dlochner at 6:31am 06.05.24 Algae happens when you get water into the fuel system. Some bad information just refuses to die.
Small Outboard Motor Stands jibes138 at 6:19am 06.05.24
Masthead Anchor Light Kings Gambit at 6:18am 06.05.24
Fuel Tank Algae ice breaker at 5:43am 06.05.24 One thing to check are the fuel vents. On our boat, there was No top loop on the vent fitting so, r
Gelcoat repair Advice - 1974 Cape Dory Typhoon dlochner at 5:12am 06.05.24 If you haven't yet found Boatworks Today on YouTube, you should. Andy has several excellent videos o

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