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thoughts on stuffing box scottmellloyditude at 6:37pm 08.07.15 Mid-Size Boats 3/1241 Our boat is currently on the hard as the bottom is drying out for the bottom paint. So, we're thinki
water pump kit ordered 7/2 shipping 10/15 ??? jmczzz at 6:17pm 08.07.15 Catalina 22 4/798 As incredible as it may sound that is what I have been told by Tohatsu US when I inquired about my o
Yippee! Going to Isle Royale in a week! TortugasRoyal at 5:56pm 08.07.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1266 Yippee! Going to Isle Royale in a week! Launch from Grand Portage and hang out south end of Island
Furler lazaro17 at 5:42pm 08.07.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/816 I have Seafurl furler system on my boat and I need the manual to take it apart. Dose anyone happen t
kool air fridge sailermarko at 5:29pm 08.07.15 Big Boats 0/592 I have 98 340 with a kool air fridge. need to replace condencing unit. cant seem to find replacement
water heater hoses (1) splax at 4:58pm 08.07.15 Big Boats 23/3135 Well, I bought 15' of radiator hose to change out the hoses to the water heater from the engine. I h
non-skid trim (2) splax at 4:47pm 08.07.15 Big Boats 2/869 I saw some others at the marina had painted the non-skid and I thought it looked sharp. The job is i
Yet another battery thread... redunculous at 4:03pm 08.07.15 Ask All Sailors 21/3293 So I returned from a 21 day trip away to find the breaker on my dock pedestal is completely buggered
Hin issues with Balboa Mrlee at 3:48pm 08.07.15 Balboa 9/3374 HI, Does anyone have a Balboa and can tell me the first 3 digits of the HIN...I cannot tell what I h
Looking for Pearson rudder Renegade132 at 2:53pm 08.07.15 Parts Search 0/554 Pearson rudder needed for our 27' Pearson Renegade Other similar length Pearson rudder may work jus
leaking Xcite Bonner at 1:16pm 08.07.15 Day Sailers 0/751 Hi all. I have a Hunter Xcite that fills with water after an hour or so in the lake. The only plac
Centerboard velero912 at 8:26am 08.07.15 Smaller Boats 8/1284 After getting grounded the centerboard was destroyed and I had to build a new one. Now the new one i
Atomic 4 frozen KenzieToo at 6:52am 08.07.15 Ask All Sailors 6/1720 I have a Universal Atomic Four 1972 and can't turn the flywheel I've poured Marvel Oil and Vinegar
Sail trim and tiller forces flynhi4u at 6:43am 08.07.15 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 25/6820 I will be the first to admit that I am just one step above clueless when it comes to sailing. I can
Fairlead block for jib halyard on roller furler IH82BL8 at 6:00am 08.07.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1652 I need to install one of these to keep the halyard from wrapping around the forestay. I'm looking f
Single handing becoming more important for me Macboy at 8:58pm 08.06.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 40/4877 It's kinda troubling and maybe a passing "phase" in the old man but in conversation with him today a
26X window thickness bobherk at 8:18pm 08.06.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/963 Hi, I own a 26X need to replace my crazed windows. I have shop facilities to cut and shape the windo
Keel bolt replacement Beneteau 370 Croy at 8:07pm 08.06.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/4849 Hi, I'm wondering if anyone on this forum as had keel bolts changed on a Beneteau 370 and would be k
Sheave replacement or buy new (1) Armyaviation at 7:51pm 08.06.15 Ask All Sailors 6/1004 Brand new to sailing so if this is a stupid question go easy... Have two of these cars. One has a b
Escape Solsa sailboat mast problem sailorboys at 7:11pm 08.06.15 Trailer Sailors 1/1408 I have a used escape Solsa sailboat. The previous owner only sailed it once. The mast seems like a v

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Odd Yanmar issue George Braun at 9:56am 11.07.23 Check the archives. Yanmars are notorious for having conductivity / wiring problems because of lig
Odd Yanmar issue BigEasy at 9:54am 11.07.23 Check the archives. Yanmars are notorious for having conductivity / wiring problems because of ligh
Odd Yanmar issue THECUSCUS at 9:24am 11.07.23 Sounds more like a fuel problem. Might be a longshot, but what if the hull is flexing due to being
Odd Yanmar issue George Braun at 9:19am 11.07.23 I am 95%+ sure the engine is in neutral, I will need to study up on both the neutral safety and engi
Odd Yanmar issue kloudie1 at 9:14am 11.07.23 As john says, the neutral safety switch and the electric engine stop system (relay, solenoid and wir
Odd Yanmar issue jssailem at 9:09am 11.07.23 Throwing out an idea. Do you have a neutral cut off on your transmission. If not in neutral the engi
Skeg Wobble - Advice Needed jssailem at 9:07am 11.07.23 We were it in the Pacific on a fishing boat when one our group headed for the head. He was down for
Looking for recommendations for Porta Pottie with MSD Alan Gomes at 8:32am 11.07.23 Very little fresh water usage results in a higher waste to water ratio. Stinky! What are you using
Replacing Yanmar exhaust hose Ralph Johnstone at 8:24am 11.07.23 I was quoted $60/ foot (cdn) for the hardware hose, and the Vetus is about the same. Then it's ju
Winterize Wilcox Crittenden Toilet Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:48am 11.07.23 Most do have a hose intended just for rinsing a tank and labeled for that...some have a second hose
Skeg Wobble - Advice Needed Cestlavie at 7:44am 11.07.23 I feel your concern for your wife and seasickness. There are many drugs and ideas such as calm musi
Skeg Wobble - Advice Needed (4) Cestlavie at 7:41am 11.07.23 That sounds like the beginning of crevice corrosion. This happens when SS is in a wet oxygen depriv
Skeg Wobble - Advice Needed jssailem at 7:29am 11.07.23 I feel your concern for your wife and seasickness. There are many drugs and ideas such as calm music
Skeg Wobble - Advice Needed dlochner at 7:15am 11.07.23 Yes I was wondering too. Welds look good, but there's some tiny pin holes throughout the lower shaf
Skeg Wobble - Advice Needed (4) Cestlavie at 7:08am 11.07.23 Andy from Boat Works is good reliable source. I've been a follower for years. As for the rudder, t
Winterize Wilcox Crittenden Toilet Ted10028 at 6:44am 11.07.23 sounds good. do you think most pump out stations are going to provide fresh water to flush out the t
Skeg Wobble - Advice Needed dlochner at 6:40am 11.07.23 Andy from Boat Works is good reliable source. I've been a follower for years. As for the rudder, t
C&C 37/40 Holding Tank Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:34am 11.07.23 You're prob'ly thinking you're limited to off-the-shelf rectangular tanks...not true. Ronco Plastics
Skeg Wobble - Advice Needed (5) Cestlavie at 6:31am 11.07.23 Nice work. A couple of quick comments. How are you reinforcing the internal structure of the rudde
Skeg Wobble - Advice Needed Cestlavie at 6:24am 11.07.23 Wow! What a project! Nice work. I'd suggest getting stugeron for your wife. You can sometimes get

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