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Propane Stove, H26 (5) Doug J at 9:28am 07.17.16 Smaller Boats 22/2134 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 7/748 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 24/8948 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 6/598 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 0/283 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 3/801 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 3/697 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 2/2180 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 5/732 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 7/1447 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 1/1105 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 1/434 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 10/4061 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 3/399 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 2/791 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 22/6498 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 7/1362 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 3/404 Hello Can someone give me their input on a lowrance 600c I am looking for a c good gps and have foun
Removing Curved Fixed Portlight the_alpine at 9:01am 07.16.16 Bigger Boats 6/1337 So the 302 and 322 have fixed portlights that make a 90' bend over the top of the deck. Anyone succ
Easy B&R specific sail trim question Randy Church at 7:37am 07.16.16 Big Boats 3/626 Hunter 34 owners, Have the books, etc. but I ask this after jib sheet turning block shattered durin

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Windlass and thruster Battery question Scott T-Bird at 5:41am 04.25.24 how do you know what group battery to pick? I'd start by measuring the space provided for the batt
Not perfect launch day... (1) Tally Ho at 5:34am 04.25.24 Once he pokes his bow outside the marina, he can sail over 300 miles in a straight line before touc
Keel getting corrosion (1) dlochner at 5:21am 04.25.24 Assuming this is a lead keel, the original damage was probably a casting fault. The keels are cast
Not perfect launch day... Scott T-Bird at 5:09am 04.25.24 And the their waters are bigger than the bits of ocean I manage to cover. Once he pokes his bow ou
hull port (windows) leaking JBP-PA at 4:48am 04.25.24 Do I then need to dig in under the exterior frame and release the sealant from the hull? If so, ca
hull port (windows) leaking JBP-PA at 4:40am 04.25.24 Yep, Dow 795 or 3M 4000 UV for this job. I assume there is a Sika product that would do. If it is hu
Correct size packing for stuffing box? (1) jim01749 at 4:28am 04.25.24 Hi Terry, Thanks for the quick response. I was not sure if it should be 3/16" or 1/4". How do you k
Correct size packing for stuffing box? Terry Cox at 4:12am 04.25.24 Good morning, Jim. A hooked dental pic works pretty well getting the old stuff out. I use 3/16" PTFE
Yanmar 3ym20 won't run (approx 450 hrs on engine) dlochner at 3:24am 04.25.24 A poor repair is a possibility. Did he have access to the shop manual for the engine? There are copi
Keel getting corrosion Eagle2man at 2:42am 04.25.24
hull port (windows) leaking Ralph Johnstone at 10:28pm 04.24.24 The universally accepted sealant is 3M 795 silicone. My H-310 came from the factory with the fixed
Not perfect launch day... Ralph Johnstone at 10:14pm 04.24.24 And those had best not be zinc. I knew that. I just can't get my head around these guys who sa
hull port (windows) leaking Calif. Ted at 9:20pm 04.24.24 They do recommend silicone Jerry, normally for hatches and portlights I use butyl. Perhaps the spaci
Yanmar 3ym20 won't run (approx 450 hrs on engine) slorandy at 9:02pm 04.24.24 Thanks Dave. We had the injector bench tested and it was ok. We did not check compression since I
Instead of PropSpeed Rich Stidger at 8:46pm 04.24.24 Some years can be worse than others I was told this years ago when I raise the same question as you
hull port (windows) leaking Jerry1956 at 8:32pm 04.24.24 Ted...thank you so much for your response. Aren't they recommending silicone tho? Why don't you li
Yanmar 3ym20 won't run (approx 450 hrs on engine) dlochner at 7:22pm 04.24.24 Welcome to SBO, sorry for your woes. Mounting an outboard would be an expensive proposition and wou
Rivets Used jssailem at 7:15pm 04.24.24 Tef-Gel or Lanocote are the two products most used to help prevent bimetal stainless/aluminum corros
Not perfect launch day... jssailem at 7:11pm 04.24.24 Well done. :beer:
Not perfect launch day... Tally Ho at 6:56pm 04.24.24 Congratulations on getting it working right! Reading the ad for the prop, it reads as tho one can i

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