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Gel Coat Repair Apex at 1:05pm 09.06.16 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1132 Anyone have a good stock gel coat color match? I will be doing some minor fiberglass work , then co
Thermostat and Yanmar 2GM20f Seaglass28 at 12:45pm 09.06.16 Engines and Propulsion 9/6506 Where is the thermostat on a Yanmar 2GM20f diesel engine?
1983 Hunter 34 running rigging? zeek1234 at 12:01pm 09.06.16 Mid-Size Boats 4/1261 What are the lengths and diameter of lines needed for running rigging: Main sheet? Cabin Top Travele
1983 hunter 34 stability index? zeek1234 at 11:57am 09.06.16 Mid-Size Boats 7/1476 What is the "stability index" of a 1983 Hunter 34? This is a value put out by USsailing.org for blue
Recent(ish) experience with any Tampa Bay area charterers? isaksp00 at 11:55am 09.06.16 Ask All Sailors 7/756 Thinking of doing a several day bareboat charter near Tampa or St Petersburg while visiting friends
Pearson 33 10 meter Rangerrick at 11:18am 09.06.16 Pearson 0/758 new to this Pearson 33 10 meter boat .. can someone tell me, in say 25 knot wind and say 3 to 4 ft c
Hunter 216 centerboard pin with 2 x 2 inch chunk of lead has pulled out kim sawatsky at 10:55am 09.06.16 Ask All Sailors 4/486 The pin is still firmly attached to the 2 x 2 inch chunk of lead that has pulled out of the top of t
Rosewood - rest of story MrBill_FLL at 10:40am 09.06.16 Ask All Sailors 2/443 Seems we locked our thread that started all of this. I just saw it on SA, and it pointed back to SB
Buying Yanmar parts in Alabama, Mississippi or Georgia Ed S at 10:14am 09.06.16 Engines and Propulsion 6/1577 I need to replace cooling water hoses on my Yanmar 3GM30F. I live in Huntsville, AL. Can anyone pr
Packing gland and steering assembly for a 27 Hunter dlsflorida at 10:06am 09.06.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/359 We recently had to replace a rudder for our 1979 Hunter 27 that was not taken care of by the previou
1992 Hunter 33.5 Shaft Replacment Mark15183 at 9:31am 09.06.16 Mid-Size Boats 2/798 The keyway on my old brass shaft is enlarged so I am replacing it this off season. Can anyone tell m
Lake Superior Sailors... Squidd at 9:04am 09.06.16 Ask All Sailors 29/1676 How do you deal with the mass of flies invading the boat around the islands.. No so much the mayfly
Stuck Macerator Pump Valve XDMusic at 7:37am 09.06.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1927 Any advice on getting a stuck macerator pump valve to open without breaking it. It probably hasn't b
Santa Cruz Island, Report No. 2 Kings Gambit at 11:10pm 09.05.16 Destinations 4/907 Labor Day weekend off Southern California was exceedingly fine for weather and for cruising, but the
Oday 222 running halyards aft to cockpit Medic7453 at 9:36pm 09.05.16 Ask An Oday Owner 7/2862 Hello. I just recently purchased a 1984 Oday 222. The boat was in great condition when I got it an
Parts Meriachee at 9:14pm 09.05.16 Ask All Sailors 18/929 ok, so the little set screw went over the side. It's what they're suppose to do. We all know that.
1979 San Juan Bilge question ? Buzzlovelace at 8:25pm 09.05.16 San Juan Sailboats 3/3245 I'm getting interested in a SJ 28. There's a pic of the bilge and there is no bilge pump or any ho
Mastconfusion, Redesigning a venture 222 (1) Knot4Sail at 6:54pm 09.05.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/4279 My name is Clinton. I will start off with saying that I have never owned a sailboat. I have owned ov
Hunter 26.5 forward hatch (4) Dionysis at 6:44pm 09.05.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/737 I have a Hunter 26.5 and the front berth seems to be getting wet somehow. The only thing I can think
Tracking Hermine All U Get at 6:00pm 09.05.16 Ask All Sailors 4/264 Would the sailor that put out the Yard Sale sign on Block Island please take it down so that Hermine

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Builders Certificate dLj at 2:48pm 01.16.24 Are you registering in a state or for the USCG Federal registration? I don't know much about such
EVA Foam teak and holly flooring use. (1) jssailem at 2:47pm 01.16.24 Regarding the base for your V berths, I am thinking the EVA foam would provide an insulated base. Th
EVA Foam teak and holly flooring use. (1) LaDonaMina at 2:22pm 01.16.24
Can a Plumbing Step Wrench be used on Through Hulls? Project_Mayhem at 1:45pm 01.16.24 I've used 1-1/4" X 1/4" flat bar as per @dlochner above. Cheap and solid IF you've got the grinder
EVA Foam teak and holly flooring use. (1) PaulK at 1:14pm 01.16.24 What about putting it on the sides of the car?
Builders Certificate BigEasy at 1:07pm 01.16.24 Has anyone on this forum had success in obtaining builders certificates from Beneteau? I requ
Display engine instruments on Raymarine C120 chart plotter. tfox2069 at 1:01pm 01.16.24 I've been wanting to do this for years. Really well done.
'83 Oday 28' Keelbolt Torque and... Bob_S at 12:56pm 01.16.24 Thank You!! Important information... Best, Bob
'83 Oday 28' Keelbolt Torque and... dlochner at 12:53pm 01.16.24 For reference, Sabre suggests 90# for my 1 ?" bolts. Stainless bolts may gall if over torqued, which
EVA Foam teak and holly flooring use. (3) LaDonaMina at 12:15pm 01.16.24 Here is a closeup of the aft cabin with one of the cushions out. Also the Sea Ray with the machine c
Insurance question jssailem at 11:54am 01.16.24
Insurance question Hello Below at 11:41am 01.16.24
Can a Plumbing Step Wrench be used on Through Hulls? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:51am 01.16.24 Actually, I don't think this step wrench would work for holding on to thru hulls. cessary to ensure
Display engine instruments on Raymarine C120 chart plotter. joelm100 at 10:42am 01.16.24 Thanks for that summary, and agree with BarryL: nice installation. I'll commit! (want to loan you
Builders Certificate rgranger at 10:35am 01.16.24 A similar question appeared on another thread a few months ago... here.... https://forums.sailboato
Insurance question LaDonaMina at 10:35am 01.16.24 Named Storm Damage - All bets are off, Furgetaboutit, No way Jose, Read the Bold Print! My boat w
Bottom Streaking Project_Mayhem at 10:33am 01.16.24 I don't blame you for asking. Also a chance thru hulls have developed leaks after sitting for long
Can a Plumbing Step Wrench be used on Through Hulls? Ralph Johnstone at 10:29am 01.16.24 At that price, it wouldn't be worth making one out of a pipe I've used 1-1/4" X 1/4" flat bar as
Acoustic guitar and boats. Project_Mayhem at 10:29am 01.16.24
Insurance question LaDonaMina at 10:29am 01.16.24 I am not sure how it works in your marina, for mine I have to provide a certificate of insurance to

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