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Propeller shaft Tripaddle at 6:57pm 03.09.16 Engines and Propulsion 10/1612 to rework the stuffing box I had to cut the propeller shaft. The coupling wouldn't budge. Anybody ha
Flojet 4125 Seals jduehmig at 4:23pm 03.09.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/926 I have a problem with my Flojet 4125 bilge pump. Something is eating the rubber flapper valves that
a couple solar charging questions RussC at 3:27pm 03.09.16 Musings With Maine Sail 11/1494 I'm awaiting a 30W panel and this controller: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002MQW3H8?psc=1'redi
Cleaning a fuel tank Robert1224 at 2:11pm 03.09.16 The Cherubini Hunters 27/4285 Ahoy, I am re-powering my 1979 H30 and it is a perfect time to clean out my fuel tank. I have been
Mast tang replacement kito at 1:08pm 03.09.16 Ask All Sailors 5/1406 I am going to have a complete set of shrouds made up for my H30. They actually look ok but have no i
This looks fun cb32863 at 1:07pm 03.09.16 Ask All Sailors 39/3338 Another boat out of the former eastern block. Really like the boats coming out of there. I know ther
bilge pump fred1diver at 12:24pm 03.09.16 Trailer Sailors 2/833 hey everyone, I'm looking to put a bilge pump on my 1972 dolphin 23, now I just don't know what size
Oceanis 352 Holding Tank Syrenka at 11:34am 03.09.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 13/2773 Hi! First post! I have a 1997 Oceanis 352, and the previous owner fitted it with a 10 gal holding t
Help on value of 1988 Catalina 30TR Jsl1 at 11:33am 03.09.16 Catalina 30 18/2801 This is the same boat I was talking about in my other post but I thought I should set it up as its o
Westerbeke 42b to Mitsubishi parts Alan Johnson at 11:24am 03.09.16 Ask All Sailors 3/4157 Looking for some help in identifying parts I need. From my research I believe my engine is based on
Edge trim for Pearson 26 transom Darren Carlton at 11:05am 03.09.16 Parts Search 0/646 I've seen several posts from a few years ago asking the same question: Anyone know where I can edge
450cc engine removal. Ninsar at 10:16am 03.09.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1126 Before I start, is there anyone out there that has done this task that can offer some pointers. Do t
Newbie potential purchaser seeking help on year/hull number and modifications Jsl1 at 7:45am 03.09.16 Catalina 30 10/2202 Hi, I'm looking to buy my first "big" boat after owning and racing dingys and catamarans and crew on
Looking for other Catalina 30 owners in SE CT, Southern RI, or N Long Island oldsalt147 at 7:34am 03.09.16 Catalina 30 2/675 Just bought a 1989 Catalina 30 Tall Rig. It will be moored at Spicer's Marina in Noank, CT. Would
Bristol Yachts 50th Anniversary Rocky-1 at 6:14am 03.09.16 Bristol 0/1558 Hi everyone! This is my first post on this site. Just in case you have not heard, we are celebrating
1979 Hunter 25 Cherubini parts Jammin jr at 4:18am 03.09.16 Parts Search 0/644 Looking for some parts for my boat. Forward hatch Teak grab rails for sliding hatch Teak floor for
Replacing shaft/strut on Hunter 31 Pizzazz at 9:43pm 03.08.16 Mid-Size Boats 3/1791 The other day I had a docking line wrap around the propeller (while still attached to starboard) on
Yanmar YSM 12 won't start hapibeli at 8:22pm 03.08.16 Yamaha 17/5073 Our 1981 Yanmar YSM 12 was hauled out of the boat last June, gone through by our mechanic (50 years
Calling all gulf coast sailors ....... woodster at 8:14pm 03.08.16 Ask All Sailors 22/3096 hello hello ...... i am trying to build a list of sailors on the gulf coast within two day sail of t
Spirit Bear Terry Cox at 8:14pm 03.08.16 Pacific North West Cruisers 0/678 For those who have an interest in finding out more about Spirit Bear, the link below provides a very

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Fuel locker and propane American_Mainsail at 5:40am 02.21.24 I recommend doing it 100% right. Drain the propane downhill, directly overboard. Measure three times
Bang! Bang! What would you have done? American_Mainsail at 5:31am 02.21.24 I would've done the same: call 911. I may have considered calling the harbormaster and/or the Coas
Looking for seal reference American_Mainsail at 5:29am 02.21.24 Hi Yann85, Do a search in the store for hatch or port light seals in the SBO Store. That looks lik
Wood and Stain To Match 2006 Hunter 38 Aft Cabin + Plans for Cabin + Bed Modification American_Mainsail at 5:26am 02.21.24 Thanks John!!! I plan to begin this testing soon. I have found a wood shop in Mass that seems to sp
Paddlewheel suggestions? Davidasailor26 at 3:25am 02.21.24 MDR makes a paint for transducers that I've used on my knotmeter. ring until at least mid summer. I
(re) location of hot water heater (1) john2 at 2:56am 02.21.24 i got one from Isotemp 40ltr
Legend 40.5 - Light above sink fero at 2:35am 02.21.24 A bit of long story. After quite a bit of reflection, following unsuccessful tracking even with the
Paddlewheel suggestions? morsail779 at 10:51pm 02.20.24 Hey, Does anybody have any suggestions for keeping the boatspeed paddlewheel spinning? I clean mine
Paddlewheel suggestions? (1) GeorgeC at 10:02pm 02.20.24 MDR makes a paint for transducers that I've used on my knotmeter.
West Marine BOGO on winches this year? dLj at 9:14pm 02.20.24 perhaps ask @The_Sailing_Pelican dj
WINDLASS dLj at 9:10pm 02.20.24 Contrary to what 99% of the world would tell you and Im sure there will be much opposition to my st
New Engine for 23 foot O Day (1) danooxnard at 7:51pm 02.20.24 Forgot to add the picture! Dano
New Engine for 23 foot O Day danooxnard at 7:51pm 02.20.24
(re) location of hot water heater JRT at 7:37pm 02.20.24 What tank did you buy to replace? Mine leaks too and would be nice replace.
WINDLASS Screen Saver at 6:56pm 02.20.24 Contrary to what 99% of the world would tell you and Im sure there will be much opposition to my sta
Looking to replace my 6 gal water heater on Hunter 320 Scott T-Bird at 5:59pm 02.20.24 I am looking to replace with a Kuuma 11811 6 Gallon 120v Front Exchanger Stainless Steel Water Heat
WINDLASS Alan Gomes at 5:35pm 02.20.24 While the catenary effect becomes less important as the forces increase, as you point out, it is ve
WINDLASS dLj at 5:23pm 02.20.24 This is doubtful. It would appear that the weight contributes little to holding when the conditions
Looking to replace my 6 gal water heater on Hunter 320 Stu Jackson at 5:12pm 02.20.24 I'm talking about Kuuma and the Parts Pac (false advertising) ad displayed in the opening of the th
Western L.I. Sound marina shemandr at 5:10pm 02.20.24

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