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KCofKC at 9:39pm 06.21.16
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!979 C'C 29' Yanmar 2QM15 History: A friend called and said he was tired of the diesel smell and w
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Does anybody have experience with generic antenna replacements for older chart plotters? Installed
DStegs49 at 8:00pm 06.21.16
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Any updates or new ideas on line hangers. I had some on my Pearson and I'd like to find some for my
PaytonG at 7:28pm 06.21.16
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Hey guys, Well I think we have decided on a Hunter 260 as our first boat. We have found one that's
StMichael at 7:09pm 06.21.16
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I bought a trailer which I plan to adapt for my O'Day 272. Can anyone help me with placement of jac
Maureen and Steve at 3:31pm 06.21.16
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We have a new-to-us Catalina 22. It's a 1976 with the original motor. It won't start and we are cons
fred1diver at 3:15pm 06.21.16
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124932 hey everyone, I'm currently redoing my interior cushions, I have the bow cushions done today,
JacK P at 2:40pm 06.21.16
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Just purchased a 28.5 with a urethane prop. Transporting up Jersey coast the prop broke and fell off
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HMT2 at 2:36pm 06.21.16
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124928 I sail in an area in upper Galveston Bay where there is an intersection of the Bayport Channe
JacK P at 2:25pm 06.21.16
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Newly purchased 28.5 with replacement prop of urethane. The original prop is still on board. Is the
sailnewbie at 2:21pm 06.21.16
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I picked up a Honda 7.5 hp to replace my over powered 15 hp and it needs a new prop, chewed up. Any
slomotion at 1:45pm 06.21.16
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Looking for a kit or ideas for a raised helmsman bench seat. Saw a nice fiberglass raised bench wit
odaydokay at 1:12pm 06.21.16
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Three days to process an order, no response to emails after two days, no way to get sales on the pho
TheTY at 12:43pm 06.21.16
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I have a 2000 Hunter 380 and every time I unplug the. Plug back into shore power I have to take the
Catmando at 12:28pm 06.21.16
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Not being able to leave well enough alone, and perfectly happy to spend hours on something of no rea
snoopy_ at 11:01am 06.21.16
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Hello, I recently purchased a 1976 Catalina 22 and have some questions: 1. I have noticed that the
jssailem at 10:54am 06.21.16
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Have 150 gallons of fuel in two tanks that I believe has the pox of diesel fuel critters. Age of fue
MrBill_FLL at 10:25am 06.21.16
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HELP! our sailing clubs large jon boat transom was rotted, and I removed the wood last weekend. Now
PotomacDaysailer at 9:46am 06.21.16
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The lake my boat is on, Ft. Gibson lake near Wagoner, Oklahoma, has a highway bridge that effectivel
51RD55 at 8:57am 06.21.16
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I just recently changed on my Yanmar 2GMF the fuel filter and the water separator. In the process, I

Recent Replies

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
hull port (windows) leaking
Calif. Ted at 6:36pm 04.24.24
That's a Lewmar 1 RE fixed light, if leaking from frame you'll have to remove outer frames and clean
Rivets Used
teacherspet at 5:35pm 04.24.24
It will be real obvious when you drill them out. I'd lean towards stainless but maybe have both re
Rivets Used
teacherspet at 5:33pm 04.24.24
Had mine removed and replaced last year. The rigger used aluminum FWIW. Thank you
Rivets Used
teacherspet at 5:33pm 04.24.24
Thanks t Thanks Rich a rigger I know said to use stainless with Tel-Gel ordered the later ain't chea
Not perfect launch day...
FastOlson at 5:16pm 04.24.24
Congratulations on getting it working right! Reading the ad for the prop, it reads as tho one can in
Windlass and thruster Battery question
Davidasailor26 at 5:05pm 04.24.24
how do you know what group battery to pick? I need to correct myself - My thruster battery is a Gr
New Batteries and Switch
ant302 at 5:03pm 04.24.24
Basic Battery Wiring Diagrams This is a very good basic primer for boat system wiring: Basic Batte
Replacing Prop Shaft for 84 Hunter 31
dkinzer at 4:47pm 04.24.24
I watched a YT video where someone replaced their prop shaft (while the boat was in the water!) by r
70 FT of LIFE LINE
twodzusfittings at 4:36pm 04.24.24
I'll take it if @dLj doesn't want it You got it. Check your Private messages.

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