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legend 37 information wanted riversloth at 6:01pm 01.30.17 Big Boats 7/855 I am currently looking at a Hunter legend 37 to purchase. I've been scouring the web looking for i
Speaking of Starters.... shemandr at 5:53pm 01.30.17 Ask All Sailors 3/309 I'm looking at a boat with an inboard engine that I've learned has had at least 3 starters in less t
Starter acting strangely Franzcat at 5:32pm 01.30.17 Catalina 30 28/2683 My universal 25xp starter began working intermittently and then just stopped. I have replaced the s
Hunter 41 - the good, bad and ugly please... Paula at 4:28pm 01.30.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/917 We are looking at the 41 line or 41DS of the hunters. Sailing in upper Chesapeake. Any comments on
Sheaves for Main Halyard on S2 9.2C MMcD at 4:21pm 01.30.17 S2 10/2221 We have replaced the wire to rope halyards on our S2 9.2C with 3/8" rope. We want to replace the sh
Marinas that fit sailors in upper Chesapeake Bay Paula at 4:08pm 01.30.17 Ask All Sailors 15/2362 We are looking for a Marina in the upper bay = Baltimore, Annapolis area, that fits us. We are curr
Swap Porta potty for marine head 7seas at 2:14pm 01.30.17 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/6852 Hi all. I'm looking to swap out the porta potty on my 2002 Mac26x for a marine head. Wondering wher
Intermittent Oil Pressure Warning Tdaddy2000 at 10:32am 01.30.17 Catalina 310 21/2894 Hello All, Recently began hearing the low oil pressure warning alarm. This is occurring at 2000 rpm
Keel 5' winged VS 6.5' Fin in Chesapeake Bay on a 41 Paula at 10:09am 01.30.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 22/3072 Looking at 41 Hunters and one we were going to look at has a fin keel. Big concern if this length is
boat ownership question for legal types Justin_NSA at 8:48am 01.30.17 Ask All Sailors 21/5222 Kind of a grim topic but I'm stuck. The admiral and I have been working on moving all assets into a
ideas for finishing the headliner of aft berths c27 (5) rebecca64 at 6:41am 01.30.17 Ask A Catalina Owner 22/3587 i just bought a 1977 cat 27, and am VERY new to everything. i've removed anything that wasn't glue
Oil Pan Replacement Universal M-18 Catalina 27 1985 Loose Ends at 5:25am 01.30.17 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1172 Is there enough room under the engine to replace the oil pan without lifting the engine? I know hand
What is this pump for? JosefR at 4:21am 01.30.17 Catalina 30 22/4367 My sink Seacock is open. There is a foot pump on the floor aft of galley in my 1989 30-foot Catalin
Greetings from Galapagos DAVA390 at 3:00am 01.30.17 Destinations 5/1011 Checking one off of the Admirals bucket list this week, although I`m glad to be here. Enjoying 80`s
Dry teak capta at 9:15pm 01.29.17 Ask All Sailors 1/322 Let's say you had some teak on your boat that had dried out to the point that it was popping out plu
The C-22 Community Mourns the loss of Beattie Purcell (1) CaptDon01 at 5:21pm 01.29.17 Catalina 22 3/796 Just received some sad news. Beattie Purcell has passed away. For some of you that are not familiar
Stanchion "brace" weld repair (3) forbin at 1:59pm 01.29.17 Pacific North West Cruisers 27/3743 One of the braces for the stanchions on either side of the lifeline gate broke at the weld to its ba
Finishing Plywood Drop Boards Rich6705 at 10:27am 01.29.17 Ask All Sailors 21/5353 Good afternoon. I just purchased an O'Day sailboat and the companionway hatch boards are rotting.
This is for the birds... (3) Kermit at 9:23am 01.29.17 Ask All Sailors 69/10618 So, y'all may remember the problems I've had with ospreys roosting on my boat. I've been using a pig
Whistle Signals - Horn blasts for navigation smokey73 at 8:59am 01.29.17 Ask All Sailors 28/5966 So as not to hijack the COLREGS it would benefit us all if everyone on the water at least knew the w

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Fuel tank fitting for pick up tube and fuel shut off for "83 O'Day 28 dlochner at 2:25pm 06.07.24 If the strainer in the dip tube is looking ugly, would one want to clean out the sludge in the tank
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',

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