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Yanmar 2GM20(F) seawater pump JETrunek at 8:41pm 08.27.14 Mid-Size Boats 7/1965 We have a leak in the seawater pump plumbing (I hope) Water sprays in forward engine compartment - s
Advise in replacing ruddder bushings Bateau Margo at 7:07pm 08.27.14 The Cherubini Hunters 3/898 We have a 79 Hunter 27 Cherubini with a tiller. There is play in both the rudder shaft and where the
engine rpm problem Dream Weaver at 6:20pm 08.27.14 Engines and Propulsion 3/1012 Recently my Westerbeke 10/2 diesel has been experiencing something strange. The rpms go down a litt
Companionway Slider Friction Jongleur at 6:16pm 08.27.14 Catalina 30 11/2885 Has anybody got an easy way to reduce friction on the companionway sliding hatch on a C30? I p
Seaweed problem DJN51 at 5:18pm 08.27.14 Ask All Sailors 2/1074 Are all Lake Michigan marinas having problems with seaweed this year ,or just us.Cant get out of har
Fridge on a 28.5? JerryA at 5:05pm 08.27.14 Mid-Size Boats 7/1237 Anyone have a fridge on a 28.5? If so where did you put it? Thanks, JerryA
Hunter 340 cradle stevestk at 4:01pm 08.27.14 Big Boats 0/656 I'm thinking about how I could transport the cradle. Would anyone happen to know the weight/dimensio
Furling for Jib Rusty south at 3:38pm 08.27.14 Big Boats 4/1060 On my hunter 40.5 the jib furling line is frayed . The furling is located underneath in the chain lo
When does age become a decision variable? Ed Schenck at 3:14pm 08.27.14 The Cherubini Hunters 60/5581 Seems to me that one's age eventually becomes a serious consideration when making boating decisions.
80 Gallons of water storage for the Endeavour 37... (8) Sumner at 2:52pm 08.27.14 Ask All Sailors 0/3465 Our Endeavor came with a 95 gallon aluminum tank the owner had made about 10 years earlier. http://
New to Forum pmikolon at 1:50pm 08.27.14 Smaller Boats 15/1291 Greetings to all,. My name is Pete and I am new to the forum. My wife and I recently acquired a 92 H
84 H31 Mast Rake choover at 12:48pm 08.27.14 Mid-Size Boats 14/1846 My 84 H31 has a rake in the mast. Roller furler on forestay, split backstay. Is this normal, preferr
Seeking O'Day 222 talbotb at 11:57am 08.27.14 Day Sailers 7/1042 I read a closed threat on the O'Day 222. It seems to be rare in my region (Pacific NW/No. Calif). We
Salon Table refinishing B473 at 9:45am 08.27.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/711 Has anyone with a 01-08 boat refinished their salon table? I am curious if that is polyurethane on
New owner of a US-1 US1Sailor at 5:42am 08.27.14 Other Sailboats 0/950 Hello, everyone. I just became the owner of a US-1 and after some research, found out that there we
O'Day 19 - Genoa Dede7157 at 4:48am 08.27.14 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1769 Hello.. We're 2nd year newbies and loving our Oday 19! We'd like to invest in a genoa.. any advice o
Hunter 320 - Hatch Mity at 4:31am 08.27.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/555 HI, I am looking for a new hatch for the toilet window. On Hunter's parts I only saw hatches for
noob boat owner (12) Some Guy at 11:00pm 08.26.14 Irwin 12/5710 Hello everyone, Not sure if there are any Irwin 37 owners out there, but I just wanted to reach out
1995 C250 Gas burner jeremiah2911 at 10:10pm 08.26.14 Smaller Boats 0/926 Have a single gas burner in the "galley". Found small, 3"W, 1.5" H 10" L. device at end of gas line
Eliminate wasp nest on Hunter 31 Jerry21707 at 8:36pm 08.26.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/1982 I have at least two entry points into my cabin headliner where wasps or some kind of mud daubers are

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European boat owners: Tell me about your holding tank fitting Tedd at 8:46am 11.09.22 Thanks, @Peggie Hall HeadMistress . My holding tank pumpout deck fitting appears to be 1-1/4 NPS whi
Sick Siamese at 8:45am 11.09.22 Okay, but keep your distance, alright?
What we learn from sailing - hurricane prep for home Thaniel at 8:44am 11.09.22 It seems that no one bothered to take in their porch furniture and decorations, secure trash cans
Winterizing fresh water system on NW coastal area Marlow Currie at 8:32am 11.09.22 Marlow Currie, I assume when you say Vancouver Island Marina you mean Van Isle Marina in Sidney. D
What we learn from sailing - hurricane prep for home Don S/V ILLusion at 8:13am 11.09.22
Questions About Bottom Paint jssailem at 7:56am 11.09.22 Only way I have combated this issue is to call up the diver and ask for a scrub before I go out sail
Sanitation hose recommendation requested All U Get at 7:54am 11.09.22
Its funny Friday! (2) JamesG161 at 7:41am 11.09.22 210750 210751 Jim...
Hunter 23 mast base replacement. Crazy Dave Condon at 7:27am 11.09.22 You need to know which mast you have. Probably a Kenyon Isomat mast. Then call and talk with eit
Questions About Bottom Paint (1) dlochner at 7:25am 11.09.22 Sunlight is your enemy. Transom hung rudders are the worst for bottom growth because they get lots o
Single handing Crazy Dave Condon at 7:24am 11.09.22 It has been many years ago since doing that. Unless you know what you are doing, may I suggest orde
GPS antenna on Hunter 23 Crazy Dave Condon at 7:19am 11.09.22 Thank you @rgranger. Been playing hooky due to sickness
Questions About Bottom Paint (1) cousineddy at 7:16am 11.09.22 Good information. I good visually see slime growth 1 month after the last bottom job with the bottom
1987 Catalina 22 Replacing Rubber Seals on Pop Uo Seat Locher Hatches. Crazy Dave Condon at 7:16am 11.09.22 @John Marrone Catalina Direct knows your boat well. If not, call the Catalina plant In Largo Flori
European boat owners: Tell me about your holding tank fitting Parsons at 7:10am 11.09.22 1.25 inches seems like a really small pumpout deck fitting. What Defender sells is either 1 5/8 or 1
deck hardware: what is this called? Crazy Dave Condon at 7:10am 11.09.22 Simply measure the hole which will determine the size of the clevis pin needed. Looks like a quarte
European boat owners: Tell me about your holding tank fitting Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:04am 11.09.22 If the builders used US fittings, the deck fittings (water, pumpout, fuel) will be 16 TPI (threads p
Can't Find that darn leak ! Crazy Dave Condon at 7:02am 11.09.22 It would help if the poster advised which boat he has with a photo
European boat owners: Tell me about your holding tank fitting Tedd at 7:02am 11.09.22 I am particularly fond of my metric adjustable spanner, loaned to me by my friend @LeslieTroyer the
Its funny Friday! (1) leo310 at 6:51am 11.09.22 210747

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