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Lots of questions from a new 26 owner... Roofus at 9:25am 07.10.14 Balboa 28/12643 I am new to the Balboa 26, mine had been sitting for at least 6 years on the trailer with rotted bun
ODay 20 Deck-Is it safe? (5) LordNelson at 9:18am 07.10.14 Ask An Oday Owner 3/983 The more I look the worst it looks. Not only is the headstay chain plate lifting, but the area under
Volvo Penta what kind?? First 285 Uno Mast at 9:14am 07.10.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/2374 Trying to change my oil but, my manual is for Volvo Penta 2001, 2002, 2003, ' 2003T models. I think
Cabin wood panel bjc216 at 7:42am 07.10.14 Mid-Size Boats 1/1222 I am trying to replace the existing wood paneling in cabin. Does anyone know where I can get replace
Crickets in my Engine bawlmer at 7:24am 07.10.14 Engines and Propulsion 2/972 This is a strange one. When I start up my diesel I hear a rythmic beeping/squeaking sound. It sounde
Joker valve tzuelke at 7:09am 07.10.14 Mid-Size Boats 7/1719 When we sail our head fills up with waste water from the head. I think this is caused by a bad Joke
Will this trailer suffice for a h270? av8erdunn at 7:06am 07.10.14 Ask All Sailors 10/1078 I am thinking about buying this trailer so I can haul the h270 to my house to work on her when need
How is rub rail attached bluesman at 7:02am 07.10.14 Day Sailers 4/1693 I would like to install a new rub rail and I was wondering if SS rivets or screws are recommended?
Inner forestay for Morgan 384 malyea at 6:59am 07.10.14 Morgan 2/1320 Has anyone fitted an inner forestay on a M384?
Snap ring for steering shaft Saillife at 6:20am 07.10.14 Big Boats 2/1009 Does anyone know of a source for the snap ring (c clip) that goes on the steering shaft to keep the
1978 Hunter 30 Engine Control Cable Replacement needed irmedic at 6:18am 07.10.14 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1514 Hello, My shifter cable has worn out and I need a replacement. Does anybody know what model/length
thank goodness for styrofoam anthony at 5:56am 07.10.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1210 Hi All we all hear about the fact we have Styrofoam in our boat and some of us take it out. Well, A
2 Cycle Oil Stain Kper at 4:54am 07.10.14 Ask All Sailors 17/2511 Think I screwed up. Developed a fuel leak at the connection to the fuel tank located in the cockpit
Sailing Mags rfrye1 at 11:30pm 07.09.14 Ask All Sailors 19/1966 It's got around to reading my 2 sailing magazines on a 5 hr flight. I read Sail and Cruising World.
Some mistakes really suck LloydB at 10:06pm 07.09.14 Ask All Sailors 12/2222 I forgot to open the portable gas tank vent valve and created a vacuum which shut the engine off as
Transom Shower manifold whittem at 7:48pm 07.09.14 Catalina 310 2/1413 Hard a hard freeze in NW FL last year. 2004 CAT 310 Transom shower plastic manifold (in port rear la
Burning engine bulkheads Clydo at 5:53pm 07.09.14 Catalina 310 9/1805 Pulled bulkhead to work on damper plate discovered heat from riser getting to bulkhead even though
Replacement screw head covers Ivan at 5:39pm 07.09.14 Big Boats 6/1122 Does anybody know where I can get the little brown plastic covers that snap into the Phillips head f
Newport RI Moorings Doons60 at 5:17pm 07.09.14 Destinations 5/2024 I'll be sailing to Newport soon and am looking for insight into moorings. All I can find is to hail
Engine access on new Hunter 50 ac rsmart at 4:41pm 07.09.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/879 Has anyone owning the latest Hunter 50 ac with the 110 turbo Yanmar changed the water pump impeller

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New to c& c questions Apex at 1:41pm 09.06.23 ...valve with a label identifying it as a valve...... What's YOUR guess @Ralph Johnstone ??? Ouv
Need advice re: odor fighting and an abandoned macerator pump Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 1:28pm 09.06.23 Neither Odorlos nor No-Flex is an enzyme product. To completely flush out a tank, pump out and then
Wooden block under mast step. Mark W at 1:27pm 09.06.23 you should measure your mast and see what the length is. IF it is under 25' it is the wrong mast.
Eight Bells for Jimmy Buffett Crusty Ol Salt at 1:26pm 09.06.23 Love your tag line, Marcus: I have always taught my children and grandchildren, the answer is alway
In hull transducer dlochner at 1:16pm 09.06.23 I believe most transducers are actually Airmar. I did have a transducer inside the boat that worke
First 41S5 (1990?) needs a replacement Prop Shaft Mechone at 1:03pm 09.06.23 Hello all, a friend here looking for assistance with specs to order a replacement prop shaft... ve
How much did my boat cost new? rgranger at 12:59pm 09.06.23 If I recall correctly, around $135k. And a 2002 dollar is equal to $1.70 today so... $229,500 in
Probably am buying a H 260 with wheel, many questions. Where is keel rope to lower? Any tips for new owner. I've owned a few boats. (2) rgranger at 12:56pm 09.06.23 Both the H260 and H26 were designed to be trailered. The boat should come with a trailer. If it
New Electronics Networking Help gouldx at 12:55pm 09.06.23 You don't necessarily have to replace the transducers depending on what kind of new instruments you
New Electronics Networking Help gouldx at 12:53pm 09.06.23 I have used an iPad and a Laptop to get AIS data over wifi. I have used "iNAVX", Coastal Explorer,
New Electronics Networking Help jviss at 12:50pm 09.06.23
New Electronics Networking Help jssailem at 12:46pm 09.06.23 a reliable navigation display to replace the unreliable AIS WiFi to iPad w/ Navionics I have used
Invest 95L (1) JamesG161 at 12:45pm 09.06.23 do the hurricane hunters fly to transit a storm? There are several departure points. 1) Antilles 2
Probably am buying a H 260 with wheel, many questions. Where is keel rope to lower? Any tips for new owner. I've owned a few boats. labrmnus at 12:43pm 09.06.23 Thanks Crazy Dave. Does the ballast tank water ever get yucky, would dumping salt in it kill any ba
In hull transducer jssailem at 12:41pm 09.06.23 YouTube/ Google/ Duck Duck and SBO have a lot of info available to identify and install transducers
In hull transducer RitSim at 12:39pm 09.06.23 I believe most transducers are actually Airmar. I did have a transducer inside the boat that worked
School's back in session cruise! kappykaplan at 12:39pm 09.06.23 My fave watch on long sails is the 2am to 6 am one.. :plus: Always enjoyed the transition from nig
New Electronics Networking Help gouldx at 12:37pm 09.06.23
Probably am buying a H 260 with wheel, many questions. Where is keel rope to lower? Any tips for new owner. I've owned a few boats. Crazy Dave Condon at 12:32pm 09.06.23 First, I want you to scroll down to boat information and select hunter resources. Pick 260. Then s
School's back in session cruise! jssailem at 12:31pm 09.06.23 Nothing like sailing at night! True, but it is best done on clear full moon nights with moderate w

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