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Racing in the Rain again (almost) Bill19233 at 12:25pm 06.25.16 Racing 4/718 The rain didn't actually start this time till after we finished the race and were docked. Three legs
It's the Feds (1) Meriachee at 11:39am 06.25.16 Forum Help (Site Talk) 13/1363 Pull over buddy!
2gm20f High Pressure Fuel Pump Re-Assembly Capn Mike at 9:57am 06.25.16 Engines and Propulsion 3/7027 Hello, I am trying to re-assemble the high pressure fuel pump (pn 728271-51101) on my Yanmar 2GM20f
Marine - Bondo Spence at 9:17am 06.25.16 Ask All Sailors 22/20883 Has anyone used regular car body filler on the topsides of their boats? I'm re-bedding all my stanch
Is it worth getting a Genny? Karyon at 9:07am 06.25.16 Smaller Boats 13/1222 I only have 2 sails for my H23.5 a main and a jib would it be worth it getting a genny for it for t
I am missing parts or can ID. Please help me ID and/or find for sale. (6) Joeniver at 8:42am 06.25.16 Chrysler 1/1707 Dear Sailboat Owners members: First, let me know if I am in the right spot! Chrysler Mutineer 15,
Yanmar Control Panel Cover! (1) Mantus 1 at 7:49am 06.25.16 Big Boats 0/30 I purchased 4 new covers to replace our Engine control Panel cover. I got a better price by getting
Changing user name. Karyon at 7:28am 06.25.16 Forum Help (Site Talk) 2/590 Just curious is there a way to change the user name?
Engine Cover Attachment b.nelson at 6:54am 06.25.16 Catalina 310 10/2519 The hinge screws that attach the engine cover to the sole plate have pulled out. It does not seem t
How much rake for unter 31 mast? Reg M at 4:42am 06.25.16 Mid-Size Boats 4/1433 I am trying to tune my "new to me" 1984 Hunter 31 B'R mast and I have found a couple of very useful
2000 340 Outhaul Replacement sailcapt340 at 3:15am 06.25.16 Big Boats 3/825 In my seemingly never ending line replacement project, I am now replacing all the lines controlling
Snap goes the boot clamp odaydokay at 6:07pm 06.24.16 Engines and Propulsion 8/926 One of the four hose clamps securing the rubber boot behind the stuffing box broke. Probably makes
Charging a sailboat fridge cymeyer at 5:20pm 06.24.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 16/3538 Read the article in Sail Magazine on how to recharge the fridge. Can't find the hoses with a gauge.
Beneteau First 305 Update + More Questions GregorLuv at 4:41pm 06.24.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/883 Hi Guys, So I made an offer on and it was accepted for the Beneteau First 305. Did the inspection a
Hunter 23.5 Sailing upwind 15knots+ Chris Flanagan at 1:25pm 06.24.16 Smaller Boats 8/3100 I have made a deposit on 1993 Hunter 23.5 and found most owners reviews generally positive. I'm mov
keel slammed down Maureen and Steve at 1:19pm 06.24.16 Catalina 22 10/1440 My husband and I bought a Catalina 22 late last season, sailed her 4 times, then took her out for th
Ditch bag? Warren Milberg at 11:50am 06.24.16 Ask All Sailors 14/1804 In reading the many threads about that 29-ft sailboat lost off the west coast of FL, I wondered abou
Pray for the family . sjstewart at 10:46am 06.24.16 Sails Call Lounge 1/569 Please take a moment to pray for the family that was lost this week off the coast of Florida.Sad tha
Spinlock 4-Line Jammer kenvail at 10:16am 06.24.16 Big Boats 2/864 I was out in my Hunter 38 sloop on Sunday in 20 knots and in the mayhem somehow messed up my line ja
2000 Cat 34 sgrieve at 9:30am 06.24.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/750 I am looking at purchasing a 2000 Catalina 34. Are there any issues in particular I should be lookin

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Trump Companion 21 tedsteffan at 12:24pm 04.22.24 Thanks for the initial feedback - and sorry, wasn't trying to make this political :) There is actua
Metal lathe Rich Stidger at 12:22pm 04.22.24 @Hayden Watson , Here is another idea. Since you only need to remove a small amount of metal from th
Self tacking jib BarryL at 11:41am 04.22.24 Hey, The one track is definitely for a self tending jib. I don't know what other other track is for
Rudder crack dmax at 11:21am 04.22.24 I have bought two rudders from Foss, great people and reasonable pricing. Good luck.
Rudder crack mbefus at 10:55am 04.22.24
Anyone installed a Balmar Serpentine belt kit on their Universal M25? Hayden Watson at 10:03am 04.22.24 balmar knowingly is making as selling serpentine belt kits that do not fit. I found another supplie
Universal M25 front V-belt pulley. Hayden Watson at 9:55am 04.22.24 balmar says that it is the reseller PKYS problem and PKYS says that it is a balmar problem. Both of
store mast diagonal on h260? and mast down lessens pull on anchor 80%? SkookumZac at 9:50am 04.22.24 I do NOT recommend riding a storm with the mast lowered. Almost a 3rd or more would just be hanging
Expected life of a fuel line hose? Project_Mayhem at 9:24am 04.22.24 Are the vast majority of fuel vent lines 5/8"? I'm pretty sure mine is the original built in 1978
Airmar DST 810 Drinky Crow at 9:22am 04.22.24 Ok thanks, will find out today.
Rudder crack dmax at 8:57am 04.22.24 Yes - first thing would be to get the rudder off the boat to make it easier to work on and then cut
Metal lathe (2) Rich Stidger at 8:55am 04.22.24 OK, since you need to remove the balance wheel and pulley, here is a tip. I needed to do the same t
Keel getting corrosion dmax at 8:52am 04.22.24 Looks like the original casting may have had some impurities - hopefully that's the extent of it and
Metal lathe dmax at 8:40am 04.22.24 "I will never buy anything else from balmar" That sucks, after hearing that, I won't either - such a
Lifting strap blocking Jan11 at 8:40am 04.22.24 Having spent many years at the marina of a Hunter dealer I can tell you that they did have blocks th
Universal M25 front V-belt pulley. kappykaplan at 8:23am 04.22.24 Unbelievable. I know that I will never buy another Balmar part. We feel your pain!
Metal lathe Hayden Watson at 7:50am 04.22.24 This speaks very poorly about Balmar. Maybe you could try again, and this time ask for the manager
Boom Vang Part Vision 32 Joe at 7:36am 04.22.24 In an inspection, I noticed a slight crack on the part that attached the Boom vang to the mast on t
Outboard gear oil.... Tohatsu 9.8 stickinthemud57 at 7:29am 04.22.24
Airmar DST 810 Scott T-Bird at 7:25am 04.22.24 Interestingly, or not, buddy bought Raymarine w/one of these transducers at boat show and they sh

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