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Refinishing tiller trijohn at 7:12pm 09.22.15 Catalina 22 13/6255 I just bought an '86 Catalina 22. I want to refinish the tiller. The top of it is gray where it has
Morgan 34 dnkohler at 6:51pm 09.22.15 Morgan 5/2676 I am having a great time "learning the ropes" with my new old 1969 Morgan. I often struggle getting
Lazy Jacks CHSN WND at 6:26pm 09.22.15 Smaller Boats 13/2124 I read an article that discusses how to make your own Lazy Jack system. Here's the link: http://w
H3083 danners at 6:24pm 09.22.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/605 It's true. I not only took out a 20 year old water heater but found another 32 year old water heater
Sheave sizes (and diagram) Kenyon Mast 4873 Dempster1 at 4:49pm 09.22.15 Ericson 1/2523 Hi all, I am at my wits end and seeking a diagram and information on the sheave sizes, pin sizes,
Sheave sizes (and diagram) Kenyon Mast 4873 Dempster1 at 4:36pm 09.22.15 Ericson 0/1121 Hi all, I am at my wits end and seeking a diagram and information on the sheave sizes, pin sizes,
how does one define a "blown out" sail? (1) RussC at 3:58pm 09.22.15 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 50/13599 I've only been sailing for about one year, perhaps 40-60 hours on the water. I started out with a Sn
Spinnaker type? chrisings at 3:44pm 09.22.15 Ask All Sailors 3/717 Oh wise internet forum folk, I seek your guidance. When we bought our '83 Catalina 30 2 years ago
On-Air Meetup steve stark at 11:52am 09.22.15 SSB and Ham Operators 17/3520 I know everyone is always busy, but I wonder if it might be nice to schedule a 1-time meetup on HF
Converting long shaft to Ultra long flynhi4u at 11:37am 09.22.15 Engines and Propulsion 4/4926 We just bought a one year old Tohatsu 4 hp 4 stroke for our hunter 20. We have a 2 year old Nissan 3
Spare Propane locker dimensions H380 bigbrownpilot at 11:24am 09.22.15 Big Boats 8/1900 I just bought a Lehr 5HP propane engine for the dink, and want to store a propane tank in the spare
Removing A Cutlass Bearing & Prop Nelsonhow at 10:58am 09.22.15 Mid-Size Boats 25/7429 This winter I need to replace the cutlass bearing on my H-30 (1" shaft). I'd like to do this withou
depth finder/knot meter combo AUDIS BROW at 9:54am 09.22.15 Bigger Boats 5/1683 I just purchased a 1987 272 Oday. It has a knot meter that I suspect is not working properly. It at
Vent line kinked Ken Cross at 9:30am 09.22.15 Ask All Sailors 7/1166 In January we purchases a 1989 Hunter 30 and I finally got around to troubleshooting a restricted fu
Labor Day Lopez Island (4) willsnow at 9:21am 09.22.15 Pacific North West Cruisers 3/2391 My Fiance' and I did a 4 day circumnavigation of Lopez Island over Labor Day Weekend. It was perfec
Oday 322 Sanitaion hose fireman416 at 8:28am 09.22.15 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1218 Does anyone know how long the sanitation hose from the head to the holding tank is and is the pump o
Winter layup, 2008 Hunter 27-3 Craig Cook at 7:54am 09.22.15 Mid-Size Boats 6/988 Any tips on pulling the mast on a 27-3? It appears that the spreaders are below the mid-point on th
Net tonnage and name change Bino at 4:13am 09.22.15 Catalina 22 5/944 We want to change the name of our boat- name and hailing port- that we purchased a few years ago. I
Rudder Bearings Beach Bum at 3:14am 09.22.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/640 I will remove the rudder and open it up during winter. The foam inside rudder is wet and foam needs
Bow roller on trailer - causing minor damage Macboy at 9:49pm 09.21.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1028 The PO installed the front roller mod on our trailer but if you miss it and come up just on the side

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Yanmar parts dlochner at 12:22pm 01.02.24 Niemiec Marine has good service and some of the best prices on Yanmar parts. https://niemiecmarine.
Is this bushing still available? Crazy Dave Condon at 11:30am 01.02.24 What I am beginning to see more of suppliers going by the wayside since 2008 which does not bode wel
Is this bushing still available? Justin_NSA at 10:24am 01.02.24 Thanks Dave. I talked to Mike. He gave me a place in Florida that might be able to fab UHMV bearing
Mercury outboard parts unavailable for months tfox2069 at 10:21am 01.02.24 I have one of those old 4 hp 4 stroke Mercs taking up space in my garage too. Tohatsu made the mot
Simpson Lawrence Windlass Help gfrazzle at 10:11am 01.02.24 Motor brushes can get corroded from sitting idle as stated above. I had a bareboat charter in the BV
Adding Outboard Tilt Control (actuator) To Hunter 260 JBP-PA at 10:09am 01.02.24 Here is another one. https://www.islandsmarinecenter.com/burnewiin/imc-easy-lift The Rhodes 22 cam
Installing engine shutoff solenoid/switch Ward H at 9:53am 01.02.24 Sounds like a worthwhile winter project.
Mercury outboard parts unavailable for months dlochner at 9:26am 01.02.24 I have one of those old 4 hp 4 stroke Mercs taking up space in my garage too. Tohatsu made the mot
Mercury outboard parts unavailable for months twalker H260 at 9:14am 01.02.24 Have you tried taking the existing bearing to a bearing supply shop? the bearing itself may have in
How to change Trailer tire with Boat on Trailer? Timm R Oday25 at 9:05am 01.02.24 Jack up the trailer from the frame, not the axle. I'd recommend a floor jack. I have had two Harbor
Mercury outboard parts unavailable for months Dave at 8:52am 01.02.24 (NO, this is NOT an ad to sell it!!) Thank you, much appreciated. :biggrin: :beer:
Is this bushing still available? Crazy Dave Condon at 8:30am 01.02.24
Propeller shaft seal does not seem right. Scott T-Bird at 8:02am 01.02.24 @JohnnyP based on this post, you haven't really defined a problem. You say it leaks "while working
Is this bushing still available? Justin_NSA at 7:56am 01.02.24 Contact Mike Thomas at the forum store extension 106. He use to order parts for Hunter Marine now
Is this bushing still available? Justin_NSA at 7:45am 01.02.24 Have it machined from a block of delrin... If I can't find one, I may do this. The diagram says I
What's the purpose for these slots? (1) Justin_NSA at 7:43am 01.02.24 Jkutyna, I am not planning to seal off the floor panel, just screen the slots. I may have it done l
Simpson Lawrence Windlass Help DRhoads at 6:29am 01.02.24 Check your starter battery. If low all you will get is clicking. Start the engine, take it up to a
How dispose of sailboat? QCI at 6:06am 01.02.24 I was going to pay to have the boat disposed of but someone wanted to have the boat. I ended up gift
Propeller shaft seal does not seem right. dlochner at 6:02am 01.02.24 The extra clamp on the shaft is a safety feature. If for some reason the SS rotor should come loose,
Propeller shaft seal does not seem right. Ward H at 5:57am 01.02.24 I agree that the clamp is being used as a marker to indicate if the collar is slipping forward and l

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