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Transmission leak fix chrisyse at 10:45am 07.17.16 Engines and Propulsion 2/725 Hi, I recently installed a used ZF10M (Hurth HBW100) with low hours (250). It works great but leaks
Lamination Repair, FG rod,Metal,etc? Spence at 10:25am 07.17.16 Ask All Sailors 0/314 While working on my in cabin FG lamination repair, I have started to cut sections of marine ply read
Propane Stove, H26 (5) Doug J at 9:28am 07.17.16 Smaller Boats 22/1939 125945 There is a quick disconnect fitting allowing the disconnection from the hose for stowage if
Stern Compartment Bulkhead Replaced, H26 (7) Doug J at 8:57am 07.17.16 Smaller Boats 7/704 I have replaced the bulkhead in the aft berth. The original one had several holes in it to accommod
Best way to clean up dried fish guts and blood? weinie at 8:57am 07.17.16 Ask All Sailors 24/8172 Well, a local osprey has apparently decided that my boat is the best seat in the house and has decid
Batteries?? Jack at 6:51am 07.17.16 Ask All Sailors 6/550 Hi All, So after 8 good years it's time to replace my Deka Dual Purpose group 27. We have a separat
nke instruments not working johnjackgallag at 6:46am 07.17.16 Ask All Sailors 0/227 1993 cat 270le came with nke depth speed and temp . suddenly does not turn on with blank display.
Bilge pump mystery jefft23 at 6:02am 07.17.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/731 I posted this on the Beneteau owners forum so excuse me if this is a double post. I'm having a pro
Bilge pump mystery jefft23 at 4:57am 07.17.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/641 I'm having a problem with my bilge pump that I can't seem to cure. The light on the electrical pane
Racor 200 FG Fuel Filter/Water Separater - Now O-Rings in Drain Valve Replacement (5) DinoKanuck at 3:54am 07.17.16 Engines and Propulsion 2/2085 For 4 years the self venting drain value at the bottom of the Racor 200 FG was constantly damp with
No voltage at cabin light - how trace wiring? RichW9603 at 10:23pm 07.16.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/686 Hi all, Apologies if there is a thread on this, I searched and could not find it. I recently bought
First 405 throttle lever guidera48 at 9:18pm 07.16.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1370 working on a bene first 405 with a perkins 4108 and throttle lever will move forward and back. Rpm r
Johnson 6HP lower unit rebuild (1) reefsider at 8:42pm 07.16.16 Engines and Propulsion 1/944 Got this 1975 6 HP Johnson with my boat and I'm rebuilding the lower. It was in pretty bad shape. I
Foresail size sailpablo at 7:37pm 07.16.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/417 We have a 2003 356. It came with a standard jib - 113 which in light winds is useless. Can we use
Kirie Elite 25 Jerry Johnson at 6:50pm 07.16.16 Ask All Sailors 10/3921 I am just getting back into sailing after a 20+ year layoff. I owned and sailed a Catalina 27 way ba
Replacing traveler sheaves Charlie98117 at 1:42pm 07.16.16 Ask All Sailors 3/369 I've got an '83 Hunter 34 and the sheaves in the traveler are falling apart so I've got to pull them
First 305 cutlass bearing? GregorLuv at 1:33pm 07.16.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/733 So much for an inspection! Surveyor said "worn but serviceable," and in less than two weeks time th
Anyone know of a 322 that circumnavigated? (or at least crossed an ocean) Capn Mike at 12:06pm 07.16.16 Bigger Boats 22/6120 Hello, I own an O'day 322, and I absolutely love it. I especially love the interior layout. But my
Recommendations on replacing roller fuller on a 1985 Hunter 34 SV My Luv Too at 10:16am 07.16.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1256 We own a 1985 Hunter 34, our roller fuller does not work properly and we are thinking about replacin
lowance 600c lee oakley at 9:27am 07.16.16 Ask All Sailors 3/376 Hello Can someone give me their input on a lowrance 600c I am looking for a c good gps and have foun

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Hunter 36 Fridge and Freezer Replacement jssailem at 7:48am 12.30.23 If they are running all the time to maintain cold, perhaps time for a recharge. Lots of other quest
Raritan Superflush jssailem at 7:39am 12.30.23 Consider Fisheries supply. They ship world wide supporting commercial and private boaters. https:/
If H260 is suspended in air, or frozen, what happens? dlochner at 7:38am 12.30.23 If there is any chance of a long deep freeze the water ballast should be drain and the valves left o
How to change Trailer tire with Boat on Trailer? Tater at 6:01am 12.30.23 I didn't see this mentioned so I will. etrailer sells wheel/tire assemblies. I replaced the assembli
Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 Review sailcapt340 at 5:37am 12.30.23
If H260 is suspended in air, or frozen, what happens? Davidasailor26 at 5:29am 12.30.23 I may be away, and like many owners then my boat is suspended by 4 ropes hanging a bit on stretched
Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 Review MrH at 1:55am 12.30.23 Wife would like a new cruising boat for New England coastal sailing (Cape Cod-Newport-New York-Poss
Saving Another Catalina, An abandoned Catalina 36. mikeracca at 10:30pm 12.29.23
Hunter 36 Fridge and Freezer Replacement Terry Cox at 10:09pm 12.29.23 Hi, I have the original freezer and fridge provided by Hunter. My AGM house batteries are 4 x 6V A
Hunter 36 Shower drain sump pump...keeps tripping its breaker drm1 at 6:36pm 12.29.23 should have added that I had exactly the same problem. Onc you've cleaned out the filter, if it stil
Hunter 36 Shower drain sump pump...keeps tripping its breaker drm1 at 6:06pm 12.29.23 I think it needs to be replaced
Seaward 32RK and 26RK Ocean-Going Capabilities dlochner at 12:20pm 12.29.23 Recently Sailing Zinger rescued 3 people aboard a Bavaria 44 that had been dismasted in the middle o
San Carlos advise justsomeguy at 11:20am 12.29.23 a 5 day trip out of San Carlos. North of Bahia Algodones about ten-twelve miles is Bahia San Pedro
Water lock broke Allan12210 at 9:29am 12.29.23
Seaward 32RK and 26RK Ocean-Going Capabilities Tedd at 9:05am 12.29.23 ...this is a coastal cruiser designed to trailer from an inland location to multiple sailing areas.
Installing a MSD potty in our C22 Sail22Capri22 at 7:48am 12.29.23 I mimicked @AaronD almost exactly (again thank you Aaron for the write up) for my install and am ver
Hunter 216 Crazy Dave Condon at 7:07am 12.29.23 @chuckwayne and I know your boat as he has one and I was a dealer. Short shaft is fine. Thank yo
Hunter 216 Oriondriver at 9:42pm 12.28.23
Hunter 216 chuckwayne at 8:38pm 12.28.23 you can use a long shaft or a standard short shaft outboard. Hunter recommends a long shaft to keep
Installing a MSD potty in our C22 Gene Neill at 8:03pm 12.28.23 A "proper" vent thru-hull doesn't allow that, an open thru-hull does...and unlike a fuel or water

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