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anyone own one who can answer some general questions? Bought two months ago
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I have a 4107 with a bad coolant pump. I removed the pump and have ordered a replacement. I've been
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Started sailing with a 12' sunfish knock off by "Formosa" in 1979 at age 12. Sailed that fine craft
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im wondering if the hull of my oday 27 1973 is solid fiberglass or is there is a core or any reinfor
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My neighbor has a 4 stroke 4 Hp Johnson with internal tank. Won't start or even pretend to start. To
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I'm replacing the original adjustable backstay on a Cat 22 and I've encountered an issue I didn't ex
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I have an 84 rebel spindrift daysailer 1- recently purchased and have rehabbed it to sailing order.
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Hi I will be the 1st time boat owner of an '84 O'Day 28 (anniversary edition) by the end of this
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Hi all I have never drilled a hole in fiberglass! Is there any thing I Shaun know before I start? I
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My Raymarine ST60+ not-meter is making me nuts. The display would not read knots when I was moving a
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We currently sail a C25 but are thinking about switching to a C30. Is their performance about the sa
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Hello everyone, hope you all are getting some good sailing in this summer. I have been contemplatin
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Hello my name is Jay. I am considering a 1989 280 27 . Any info would be greatly appreciated, parti
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as much of a fan as I am of Nigel Calder and what he has to share with the world thru his books, I d
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Where you guys look for boats for sale?
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I've recently purchased a 2006 MacGregor 26M (with the rotating mast), and I just discovered on tryi

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Preferred Cutlass bearing makes   (1)
Justin_NSA at 12:41pm 12.13.23
Just some addition info in case anyone is following my project. I contacted LasDrop, makers of my dr
Synthetic Rigging
rgranger at 11:44am 12.13.23
... I wonder about whether chafe is a much bigger issue ... The guy in the Video that @Tedd posted
Synthetic Rigging
tfox2069 at 11:36am 12.13.23
Neophyte on this subject, but I wonder about whether chafe is a much bigger issue with synthetic rig
Re-installing the shaft coupling
American_Mainsail at 10:22am 12.13.23
The article posted earlier is by Steve D'Antonio a well respected and knowledgeable marine professi
Re-installing the shaft coupling
dlochner at 10:11am 12.13.23
The article posted earlier is by Steve D'Antonio a well respected and knowledgeable marine professio
Re-installing the shaft coupling
TimFromLI at 9:50am 12.13.23
I did apply anti-sieze but have read since that it should not be done. think about it next time you
Hollow Transom Surprise   (3)
LakeShark at 9:49am 12.13.23
I'm trying to imagine how threaded rods would allow for me to not drill holes... The grugeons ar
dropping the rudder for maintenance
colin59 at 7:07am 12.13.23
thks... Colin
dropping the rudder for maintenance
Crazy Dave Condon at 7:03am 12.13.23
@colin59 Foss Foam synonymous with New Rudder located in Florida built the rudders for Hunter FYI
Yanmar KM2A un-serviceable? Also need transmission basics too.
dlochner at 6:51am 12.13.23
For boat use, I'm honestly at the level of a kid who found a deal on a toy. This is somewhat of an
Aft Storage Locker, Lazarette, Lid Support
jsmac at 6:31am 12.13.23
I think the spring is the best idea. Stainless spring so it is not likely to degrade very quickly.
S2 9.2C wire/plumbing diagrams
Project_Mayhem at 6:29am 12.13.23
You are dead on, Mark. But, hat tip to Tiara. Jeff Rowan, Marine Technical advisor for Tiara, respo
Yanmar KM2A un-serviceable? Also need transmission basics too.
kloudie1 at 6:27am 12.13.23
Bearings and seals are pretty much standard parts and usually can be sourced through folks like Moti
Yanmar KM2A un-serviceable? Also need transmission basics too.
bonkle at 6:10am 12.13.23
I hear you. There's no "right" answer here. Based on the age of the boat, it certainly wouldn't hur
Yanmar KM2A un-serviceable? Also need transmission basics too.
dlochner at 5:57am 12.13.23
Replacement of transmission means a re-power. I really hope my rebuilder comes through. He's confid
Yanmar KM2A un-serviceable? Also need transmission basics too.
American_Mainsail at 5:54am 12.13.23
That's what I figured. I'm trying to avoid a $1500 tow, but am wide open to being talked in to it i
Yanmar KM2A un-serviceable? Also need transmission basics too.
bonkle at 5:46am 12.13.23
You will need to pull the boat if you want to remove the stuffing box. That is the ultimate seal be
Aft Storage Locker, Lazarette, Lid Support
Rich Stidger at 5:43am 12.13.23
is: T-H MARINE Lid Support Spring, 7/16" x 8 1/2"L | West Marine but I'm afraid the spring is going
Yanmar KM2A un-serviceable? Also need transmission basics too.
dlochner at 5:33am 12.13.23
I have plans around Christmas to tackle this. I'm enlisting the help of a local charter captain who
Yanmar KM2A un-serviceable? Also need transmission basics too.
American_Mainsail at 5:27am 12.13.23
You will need to pull the boat if you want to remove the stuffing box. That is the ultimate seal bet

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