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peaceofmind at 6:57am 07.09.15
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I have water seeping from under my water heater. I am assuming it is the original based on condition
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Hi all, I have a 2004, 2 stroke Tohatsu outboard I bought new. I just got a few replacement parts
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Looking to install shelving inside the cabin on the starboard side, between the sitting area and the
higgs at 9:09pm 07.08.15
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I need some #10 machine screws 4.5 inches long. I also need #8 machine screws 5 inches long This s
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Hi all, I have a question about music while sailing. During one of my outings, doing about 4.5 kts i
Mrlee at 6:30pm 07.08.15
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Does anyone out there own an Irwin 30 centerboard? I need some questions answered to fix a leak...al
pateco at 5:35pm 07.08.15
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I wonder how much this would cost for my H31? https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t
Captpete12 at 5:12pm 07.08.15
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My tach is pegged all the way clockwise, beyond max. I seem to recall threads about this problem in
Solstice at 4:28pm 07.08.15
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This weekend we were finishing our sail home and when we were entering the harbor we fired up the en
bugsboat at 3:35pm 07.08.15
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I need your thinking caps! Our 1995 Hunter 37.5 has a wet locker in the V-berth on the starboard sid
CapnGrumpyBreeches at 2:01pm 07.08.15
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I'm Looking for an online reference that shows not only tidal charts for a given area but also tidal
periwink 12345 at 1:08pm 07.08.15
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Can anyone tell me the name of the red gasket type material that is glued to the insides of the alum
davidpackwood at 11:36am 07.08.15
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I have a 1996 40.5 Hunter legend, which I have just hauled out to get a bottom job done. I am looki
BellaSogno9119 at 10:08am 07.08.15
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My 1991 H42 forward hatch has seen better days. Has anyone changed the lens or do I need to change
qazvick at 8:52am 07.08.15
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I have an 83 cherubini 33. The rudder packing nut /spud is corroded to the point of uselessness. In
BudGates at 8:44am 07.08.15
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Along the Southern California coast we often encounter winds in the range of 2-6 knots. I don't min
473Clipper at 8:04am 07.08.15
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If anyone has participated in this race with a 473 please contact me. Thanks Bill Hellman
chipleak at 7:22am 07.08.15
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I am a new owner of an Oday 20 (1975) and reading thru rigging, launching, trailering tips...with a
meb135 at 7:01am 07.08.15
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Engine: Yanmar 3ym30 Boat: 2004 H33 Over the winter, my fuel/water separator leaked fuel on one
Mrlee at 6:53am 07.08.15
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I have an Irwin 30 with centerboard. There is a slow staedy leak coming from the forward area justaf

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Mercury outboard parts unavailable for months
SailingLoto at 5:25pm 01.02.24
What's the part number? I have an extensive mercury/mercruiser parts department. I will gladly che
Mercury outboard parts unavailable for months
Crazy Dave Condon at 5:14pm 01.02.24
Thank you @dlochner and @twalker H260 for advising. I appreciate your help and support helping here
Propeller shaft seal does not seem right.
dlochner at 4:43pm 01.02.24
Re alignment of seal. The stainless rotor is fixed perpendicular to the shaft with little clearance
Propeller shaft seal does not seem right.   (1)
garymalmgren at 4:33pm 01.02.24
Re alignment of seal. The stainless rotor is fixed perpendicular to the shaft with little clearance
Propeller shaft seal does not seem right.
garymalmgren at 4:16pm 01.02.24
Time to replace the whole assembly. Why? I suspect the stainless rotor was originally in a position
Yanmar parts
dlochner at 3:32pm 01.02.24
Seems like a good site but I could not find list of parts. You won't. Call them.
Is this bushing still available?
Justin_NSA at 3:22pm 01.02.24
Surely you know a machinist that operates out of his garage here in town. I tried Lustercraft but
Yanmar parts
NCBrew at 3:22pm 01.02.24
Niemiec Marine has good service and some of the best prices on Yanmar parts. https://niemiecmarine
Is this bushing still available?
JRacer at 2:47pm 01.02.24
Well, that was a dead end. Tides Marine looked at the drawing, but suggested I have it fabbed local
Top Down Furler
Meriachee at 1:19pm 01.02.24
All good thoughts, thanks. Had not thought of a "U" bracket to mount the ring to. Was just thinking
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

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