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yanmar30gm 1985 cooperbill at 5:53pm 03.23.15 Ask All Sailors 5/1221 has anyone changed the zinc in the block? Am I looking at any problems removing the old one?
cockpit drain hose Winnebago at 5:14pm 03.23.15 Seafarer 1/2615 Hi, I have a 1976 Seafarer 22 and it looks like the cockpit drain has the original hose. Its abo
correct hull sanding grit jimthomas at 4:41pm 03.23.15 Ask All Sailors 11/6509 What grit sandpaper do I use to sand the interprotect 2000 before I apply vc17?
Replacement windows for salon Cambriaman63 at 4:04pm 03.23.15 Cal 5/2949 I'm in need of replacement windows, or perhaps worthy instructions on re-bedding!? This would be fo
re-bedding Jib Sheat tracks Ken Cross at 3:24pm 03.23.15 Mid-Size Boats 2/1254 Okay another question from a new to me Hunter 30 owner. How do I access the fasteners for the jib s
House water pressure- service bulletins from Johnson pumps! (2) eianm at 3:18pm 03.23.15 Big Boats 0/725 I had installed a new Johnson pressure pump and a 2 liter accumulator, but still wasn't happy. I con
Looking at buying a C22.. Leeward Rail at 2:41pm 03.23.15 Catalina 22 59/8876 Hello all, I'm looking at buying a C22, and would love some advice from people who actually own the
Hey, you Nanooks from the north... What is your launch date? RECESS at 2:37pm 03.23.15 Ask All Sailors 67/7413 Guess you winter folks get that extreme excitement of the countdown to launch date. I bet marine sto
135 or 150 Furler for O'Day 25 sdommer at 2:20pm 03.23.15 Ask An Oday Owner 14/4557 Acquired a 1977 O'Day 25 last summer. As a first upgrade, I'm looking to install a CDI Furler and
Topsides colors for 1987 272 agprice22 at 2:03pm 03.23.15 Bigger Boats 9/2023 Anyone know what colors work best for the topsides of a 272? I am looking for a match for the white
Lauching bridle/sling Oday DS twells at 1:53pm 03.23.15 Day Sailers 1/786 Can anyone tell me where in New Jersey I can get a launching bridle/sling to launch an O'day Day Sai
Paint matching Pat at 11:51am 03.23.15 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1320 I have a very small area on the port side of our 272 that has a spot I repaired with epoxy several y
Painted keel? Hydro Therapy at 10:51am 03.23.15 Ask An Oday Owner 3/737 I'm hoping to get a few opinions. I purchased my O240 mid last summer. It was always a lake boat
Room around the table H 30 Ken Cross at 10:09am 03.23.15 Mid-Size Boats 8/1019 Our new to us (1989) Hunter 30 has not enough room to scoot around the table. I'm thinking of buildi
Hunter 50AC Prop Dfraser at 9:53am 03.23.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/731 Any experience and advice on a folding or feathering prop for my 50AC would be appreciated.
Circuit breaker panel lights GEORGE16723 at 9:40am 03.23.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/652 Has any one had any luck repairing there C/B panel back ground lights? I have a H 35.5 and only 2 of
Solar panel mismatch tommoran5555 at 9:22am 03.23.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 11/2820 I have a 90 watt SONALI solar panel connected to standard lead acid batteries via a Sunforce 30 Amp
avitars njlarry at 8:19am 03.23.15 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/1266 Not sure if I even spelled it right but there are some pretty cool avitars here. I wish there was
Underwater Lights Squidd at 7:49am 03.23.15 Ask All Sailors 4/1310 Has anyone installed underwater LEDs on their boat...? Where did you place them...? I don't
Question for (mainly) Beneteau 361 owners Philip_Oceanis 361 at 7:05am 03.23.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1307 Is it just me or does your main sheet ever catches (eg during a tack or jibe) the dorade-type vent o

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Priming fuel bulb inside engine compartment Alan Gomes at 11:02pm 10.26.23 7 psi might be a bit much if you are keeping the engine driven pump in series. The possibility exis
Priming fuel bulb inside engine compartment Mark Maulden at 10:53pm 10.26.23 7 psi might be a bit much if you are keeping the engine driven pump in series. The possibility exist
macerator doesn't have enough oumph (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:39pm 10.26.23 221013 Air ingress will destroy the vacuum that the macerator is trying to develop.
macerator doesn't have enough oumph (1) jssailem at 10:29pm 10.26.23 Generally there is a Y valve not a T fitting where the circle is. This directs the suction to the ho
20 year old furlex roller furller track jams when hoisting jib jssailem at 8:24pm 10.26.23 There are a couple of possibilities to check. Certainly you may have dirt in the sail track/slide.
Rebuild of high pressure fuel pump for Yanmar 3GM30F jssailem at 8:01pm 10.26.23 I thought that might be the situation. Which I had gotten the info to you sooner. They were excellen
Priming fuel bulb inside engine compartment jssailem at 7:53pm 10.26.23 I used a walbro pump. One like this Walbro FRD-2 Fuel Pump - Industrial as a transfer pump to move f
Its funny Friday! (1) rgranger at 7:51pm 10.26.23
Trailer bunk bed carpet replacement Project_Mayhem at 7:40pm 10.26.23 Some friction is good. A boat that's moving around on it's trailer is no fun to tow. Even going from
Spring Cleats for 315 Genoa Track Stu Jackson at 7:22pm 10.26.23 Mike, you simply need to buy what fits on whatever track you have. Garhauer is great, cost effectiv
Priming fuel bulb inside engine compartment TimFromLI at 6:58pm 10.26.23 I have a Volvo MD22 with a primary (Racor) and secondary (spin on type). The bulb is between the two
Bimini horizontal support tube (H27) dlochner at 6:36pm 10.26.23 Any canvass shop that makes boat canvass can bend the tube. If they don't have tubing in stock, shor
20 year old furlex roller furller track jams when hoisting jib Don S/V ILLusion at 6:30pm 10.26.23
20 year old furlex roller furller track jams when hoisting jib dlochner at 6:29pm 10.26.23 How are the sections of he track connected to each other? It is not uncommon for the rivets, screws
Chafe guards jssailem at 6:04pm 10.26.23 This website my Mainesail Talks about the Yale Max Mooring pendant. It may provide some detail for y
20 year old furlex roller fuller track jams up when hoisting the jim kappykaplan at 5:01pm 10.26.23 Capt Robbie, is there a question here?
Priming fuel bulb inside engine compartment Alan Gomes at 4:46pm 10.26.23 Alan, you sold me. It's time to remove the bulb and put in a proper priming pump. I just want to m
Will 1hp motor push h260 on calm day?? heritage at 4:41pm 10.26.23 I rigged a 2:5hp Torqeedo on the swim ladder of my H27. I was curious if it would work as a backup
Priming fuel bulb inside engine compartment TimFromLI at 4:24pm 10.26.23 There is a much better way to do this that is not only even more convenient but also safe. I've att
Rebuild of high pressure fuel pump for Yanmar 3GM30F skunther at 4:20pm 10.26.23 I already pulled the trigger, but called Seattle Injector just to see. They said $450-$550, 3 week t

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