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Stern Ladder Jongleur at 3:32pm 05.15.14 Catalina 30 5/1420 Where can I get a simple stern ladder for my C30? I've looked around at other boats and see them
First 375 strut repair Live Wire at 2:59pm 05.15.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/734 Does anyone have some advice on strut repair for this model? Its loose and causing some vibration. T
31 O'Day water tank clbell at 1:13pm 05.15.14 Ask All Sailors 6/1008 Need information about removing and replacing existing 26 gallon water tank.
Installing a temperature gauge in Hunter 36 cockpit deacm at 12:06pm 05.15.14 Big Boats 12/1854 There is room in the existing panel to install one back by the starboard rear winch. Is there a way
Has anyone installed a Raymarine AIS in their Hunter 36? deacm at 12:04pm 05.15.14 Big Boats 4/1181 The installer and I are trying to figure out where to put everything. A couple of questions: 1. M
Boat insurance mmhewes at 10:28am 05.15.14 Ask All Sailors 4/1201 Greetings All, We are looking at buying a new (used) boat; C42 1999 or newer. So off we go sa
Doyle Cradle Cover bobjames at 9:47am 05.15.14 Catalina 310 5/3251 I have a love-hate affair with my Dutchman system and as I age gracefully I find myself wanting to a
Tiller for Macgregor 26X Helvio at 9:13am 05.15.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/811 Hi Everyone, I am looking for a idea for convert my 26X for tiller. If someone has any idea fro des
yet another nav light question kpgraci at 8:34am 05.15.14 Ask All Sailors 22/4163 The COLREGS offer a variety of options for navigation lights on a < 12m sailboat, but as I already h
Catalina 270 on a lift-can't contact Catalina suznhenz at 8:34am 05.15.14 Mid-Size Boats 6/2339 Hi - I am preparing to purchase a 1993 Catalina 270 and am planning on storing it on our 8000 pound
auto helm carneypat at 8:27am 05.15.14 Mid-Size Boats 2/893 having trouble our boat will not hold course with our wheel helm auto pilot our hunter 29.5 seems t
Cunningham/boom hold-down dawn_coyote at 8:21am 05.15.14 Catalina 22 20/7180 Can someone help out with pictures of how yours is rigged? I'm trying to sort out what I have and wh
Advice when Pulling head on 1989 M-XP25? chrisyse at 7:56am 05.15.14 Engines and Propulsion 1/1378 I've decided to pull the head to replace a broken lower thermostat flange housing. I've replaced hea
Logo Colors (1) chuter at 7:39am 05.15.14 Smaller Boats 10/1599 The Hunter logo on the sides of the cabin on my 1985, 23' boat are in need of replacement. Might an
Bolt size for swing keel cal21 Pcalvin1966 at 7:15am 05.15.14 Cal 0/914 What size bolt or pin do I need to put in the swing keel in down position it will be in a slip so it
Seeking shortest & slimmest AA batteries yammy at 10:07pm 05.14.14 Ask All Sailors 23/8712 Does anyone know which brand got the shortest ' slimmest AA batteries (i.e. 49.2mm x 13.5mm)? The st
Water from engine compartment bobcranmerbrown at 9:39pm 05.14.14 Mid-Size Boats 7/1867 I have a 1980 Hunter 27 with a Renault diesel engine. The stuffing gland is leaking so lots of water
water pump help (2) krivalsi at 3:46pm 05.14.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/1260 I have a 1988 Catalina 28. Engine is Universal M3-20. My mechanic pulled the coolant water pump
VIN # pacerow at 3:03pm 05.14.14 Irwin 0/1599 Two questions. Since the VIN# wasn't placed on the transoms until 1972, where would I find it on the
Installed depth finder (8) RDS2012 at 3:01pm 05.14.14 Smaller Boats 7/1014 Used two 165 degree concealed cabinet hinges. Think it will work.

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The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition Crusty Ol Salt at 6:30pm 05.22.23 Sooooo, let us twist the topic a little. In my mind, there is a far better chance of my boat havin
Engine Alinement Dan Anthony at 6:29pm 05.22.23 I just read RJM's post. I already have shims under my mounts, these shims are easily removed. Perh
Slow sump pump with backflow (4) McPhee at 6:28pm 05.22.23 Hi Greg, I also have a switch on the head to turn it on and off. I followed the lines. Here's what
Engine Alinement jviss at 6:26pm 05.22.23 Regarding strut alinement. I made up a metal slug that fit snugly in the cutlass bearing and was a
Engine Alinement Dan Anthony at 6:11pm 05.22.23 To all that have read and responded I say thank you. I had no idea so many would read and comment.
Seaward S-600 water heater possible leak jonelli at 6:04pm 05.22.23 I am going to dip my toe in the water just to balance the reviews here. My, new on commissioning, K
Possible SmartPlug problem Davidasailor26 at 6:03pm 05.22.23 From your description it sounds like this has now happened on two separate cords/plugs? If so I wou
Reefing Sail Trim Screen Saver at 5:44pm 05.22.23 Interesting topic But its far to wide to be one topic with one set of answers All the rigs are dif
mast stickinthemud57 at 5:27pm 05.22.23 jssalem's response illustrates the need for info. I broke my mast (Hunter 170), ordered a section t
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition SycloneDriver at 5:23pm 05.22.23 Side note, we have what I think is a Tartan 38 at our marina. It's a fine looking boat! It almost
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition SycloneDriver at 5:14pm 05.22.23 I certainly see the value of an automatic bilge pump! With today's available technology I'm just s
older Raymarine L760 Instrument RitSim at 5:11pm 05.22.23 I could figure it out if I had the plug. I've looked on the Raymarine site and it appears the devic
older Raymarine L760 Instrument jssailem at 5:09pm 05.22.23 You have the female end... Are there wires behind the pins? Wires connected to pins often give a clu
Slow sump pump with backflow Tally Ho at 5:08pm 05.22.23
older Raymarine L760 Instrument RitSim at 5:05pm 05.22.23 don't have the plug
mast jssailem at 5:05pm 05.22.23 Welcome Tuscan to the SBO Forums. Your query lacks specificity. Is your mast broken? You identify as
older Raymarine L760 Instrument jssailem at 5:04pm 05.22.23 Can you see the wires on the inside of the plug? They more likely can give you a clue.
Engine Alinement (1) Rjm st.petersburg at 4:48pm 05.22.23 This is what I used to get around sheard lag bolts when I was changing my motor mounts and replaced
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition Hello Below at 4:45pm 05.22.23 I sort of do indirectly. I have a simple and cheap wireless camera located both above and below deck
I broke my Sherwood Raw Water Strainer Winterizing Bowl.... dmax at 4:11pm 05.22.23 Yes - it sticks to everything, seals well.

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