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Hatch gaskets Mike 1 at 3:14pm 08.21.22 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1024 Has anyone been able to find replacement hatch gaskets for the original cabin hatches? I haven't fo
Radar Repair Ratty at 8:09am 08.21.22 Ask All Sailors 6/750 My Simrad 4G stopped working after we weathered a storm at Port Jeff while on a mooring. The message
Shrouds WI Rigger at 5:04pm 08.20.22 Smaller Boats 21/1929 Does the placement of the upper and lower shroud attachment on the chain plate matter? Should the up
old boat needs metal holder to step mast into Kandydisbar at 4:35pm 08.20.22 Parts Search 27/2264 Don't have model or brand of boat so can't order the part. Boat is @17ft. Cand upload photos to he
Sail maker preferences for a Com Pac 19 Clark at 3:13pm 08.20.22 Trailer Sailors 4/722 Looking for recent experiences with FX vs Rolly Tasker. I've used Tasker in the past; 6-8 years ago,
Sulfur odor in boat hot water system Musetta at 1:56pm 08.20.22 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 16/1335 I purchased a Hunter 356 in 2016 and replaced the water heater within the first year because of stro
Raise the boom on a Catalina 30 (5) acudavid at 1:55pm 08.20.22 Ask A Catalina Owner 27/3845 Hi Everyone, I have a 1979 Catalina 30 that I bought a few months ago from someone who didn't sail,
Got a 1976 MacGregor Venture 222 a week ago. Looks like it used to say Elsker Vann. Looking for info on it from the previous owner. Slavik at 1:11pm 08.20.22 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/530 There are a few add ons. Looking for information as to what they do.
C320 North Sails original spinnaker Yonderstar at 10:11am 08.20.22 Mid-Size Boats 7/1611 I am recent new owner of 1996 C320 which came w/ a little used North sails spinnaker probably origin
H240 Interior wall fabric Indiana at 6:59am 08.20.22 Smaller Boats 4/702 A fuzzy fabric was glued to the interior walls in the berth areas fore and aft. It was stained and I
Refrigerator Conking Out YVRguy at 4:44pm 08.19.22 Ask All Sailors 10/769
Mattapoisett boatyard fire Brian D at 3:19pm 08.19.22 Ask All Sailors 9/744 AqTFQCP99aU
DC electric panel troubleshooting crownjewel at 2:59pm 08.19.22 Ask All Sailors 28/2127 The switches on the panel for the bilge and freshwater pumps turn on and off together. I can't turn
1975 Oday 20 centerboard (1) rgrgoode at 2:57pm 08.19.22 Ask An Oday Owner 5/790 Need to do some repairs on my 1975 Oday 20 centerboard, I haven't been able to find any info for a 2
What's up with my rudder? (2) skipperdee at 2:25pm 08.19.22 Ask All Sailors 5/452 Hi everyone, new sailor here. I got a $50 South Coast 22 out of a guy's backyard and brought it back
1981 H30 Skeg removal (2) Andyk1 at 2:03pm 08.19.22 Mid-Size Boats 3/498 Hello, Can anyone tell me if the rudder must come off to remove the skeg on 1981 H30? I have removed
Northern Lights... May be viewable south of the 49th Parallel jssailem at 12:15pm 08.19.22 Weather and Forecasting 2/1041 Our Sun has been active of recent. Projecting all sorts of energy. Coronal mass ejections 14 August
Shoe Goo - for PVC dinghy repair (2) Brian D at 11:10am 08.19.22 Ask All Sailors 10/2429 Albeit temporary. I do have some real glue on the way and I have my patch ready. However... I have
Bimini for my 1987 Chuck Powell at 5:23am 08.19.22 Parts Search 6/897 I'm hunting for a stern Bimini over my wheel. Is there a company that can provide the Bimini that ha
Macerator issues artboas at 10:35pm 08.18.22 Big Boats 2/480 Being in fresh water, we use holding tanks. But, the macerator is part of the head system, so it m

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Rub rail kappykaplan at 3:18am 05.04.24 what material this is We need a little more information to help you. Any photos?
Hunter Passage 42 forward head seawater hose clogged JamesG161 at 10:31pm 05.03.24 You might read this for help. Hunter 42 Owner Modifications and Upgrades Jim...
Outboard Bracket Mounting BAD ORCA at 8:25pm 05.03.24 Hello, I'm in the process of mounting a adjustable kicker bracket on the transom of my 27' C&C. I
Prop Install with a stop? Ralph Johnstone at 8:24pm 05.03.24 Believe it or not, I am pretty decent mechanic Sorry about that but it was you solutions for secu
Compasses don't agree JoeWhite at 8:06pm 05.03.24 You did not indicate if this error is evident while at the dock or on the water. If on the dock, dis
Compasses don't agree Don S/V ILLusion at 7:12pm 05.03.24
Window unit AC install Don S/V ILLusion at 7:09pm 05.03.24 Blowing hot A/C exhaust air into a boat seems counterproductive.
Wood Refinishing hornjb at 7:04pm 05.03.24 Last reply is very confusing, I am sorry. Railing plan is to sand railings and apply varnish. Looks
Tohatsu Charging Grotto at 6:54pm 05.03.24
Hunter Passage 42 forward head seawater hose clogged Terry Cox at 6:36pm 05.03.24 A few weeks ago I installed the fourth Jabsco macerator pump on the forward head. Why four pumps?
Hunter Passage 42 forward head seawater hose clogged Terry Cox at 6:34pm 05.03.24 Anyone have any ideas? If it were our boat I would connect a city water hose to the incoming sea w
Prop Install with a stop? SirMichael at 6:14pm 05.03.24 I tried heating (map gas) the prop, for a LONG time too! I bent a couple of pullers in the process.
Outboard Bracket Mounting menissam at 6:11pm 05.03.24 Thanks for the reply! My inboard seems to have governor issues, but I need to move to another marin
Wood Refinishing hornjb at 5:58pm 05.03.24 That is a very beautiful finish. I will check out "Captian's). Railing restoration is paramount! So
Wood Refinishing (1) capta at 5:40pm 05.03.24 If you are talking about the cockpit coaming, and the handrails, they would make that boat look real
Help please, Mast electrical plug C&C 25 mk 1 (1) Project_Mayhem at 5:27pm 05.03.24 You could use a Cable Clam so you can dig into the deck a bit more for better access. This is assumi
Best way to transport first boat? Advice Requested LloydB at 5:23pm 05.03.24 What kind of vehicle are you going use to tow the trailer with the boat on it? Once you get the new
Mastervolt Inverter Issue Davidasailor26 at 5:20pm 05.03.24
Help please, Mast electrical plug C&C 25 mk 1 (1) CliffA at 5:12pm 05.03.24
Hunter Passage 42 forward head seawater hose clogged capta at 5:11pm 05.03.24 Does "The sea cock does open and close." mean water comes in through it? Have you checked the sea st

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