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M25 Universal won't start Jwhy at 7:11pm 01.26.14 Catalina 30 5/893 I changed the fuel filter and now the engine won't fire. It sounds like no fuel is getting in. Do I
Upcoming 2014 New England Boat Show alanwir at 5:30pm 01.26.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/652 Boat Show Tickets Does anyone have the code for the reduced ticket price to Boston's New England Boa
the link to all the downloaded equipment manuals??? centerline at 4:52pm 01.26.14 Ask All Sailors 4/931 Ive searched, but I cannot find the link to all the equipment manuals that have been downloaded to t
Cleaning of upholstery Bobbaynton at 3:38pm 01.26.14 Bavaria 7/12290 I have a 2003 B36 with the blue fabric upholstery. Time for cleaning before the upcoming sailing sea
greg of s/c greg of S/C at 3:29pm 01.26.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/620 The raw water pump on my '99 450 is on the back side of my yanmar engine. I have to remove my altern
Hunter 33. 2006 David G at 3:17pm 01.26.14 Mid-Size Boats 2/1173 I have just purchased a Hunter 33 and looking to hire someone with exprience with this boat to revie
Old Wilcox Crittenden heads (1) Sailinsolo27 at 2:34pm 01.26.14 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 31/13659 Two old Wilcox Crittenden heads. I think one is a WC "Winner"and the other a WC "Junior". Any inform
Gozzard historical video ronbo at 2:20pm 01.26.14 Ask All Sailors 2/1342 Here's a short documentary of Gozzard yachts beginning with the start of Bayfield. Interviews with
Packing Gland Issue Steve Olson at 12:42pm 01.26.14 Big Boats 8/2013 When I bought my boat about three months ago (a 1986 Hunter 34), it was noted in the survey that the
Windlass gearing Lost Parent at 11:44am 01.26.14 Ask All Sailors 1/768 I have an Anchorman windlass that was given to me and after starting it up I found out the gearbox h
Hunter 23 Bimini and Furling system pro's and con's pinky at 11:43am 01.26.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/2713 My husband and I just bought a Hunter 23 and were thinking about purchasing a Bimini and Furling sys
June in Maine (1) DAVA390 at 11:26am 01.26.14 Ask All Sailors 5/1013 This is what I always pictured as a June afternoon in Maine.:stirthepot: For you locals: Th
Relocate batteries DaveandNan at 11:09am 01.26.14 Big Boats 4/1105 A lot of information has been exchanged on relocating batteries in Hunter 34s. Our 34 is a 1984 mod
Electrical use Laura at 11:07am 01.26.14 Big Boats 6/913 Marina electrical bill (use)doubled in one month (573 to 1152). We have not been on the boat. Averag
Elk River Ice (2) Witzend at 10:16am 01.26.14 Ask All Sailors 21/2638 Worst I have seen since January 2004, when it took out the end of my dock. We have another week to g
Kid to electric winch Lewmar 40 ocean (5) Tango Six at 10:16am 01.26.14 Big Boats 1/827 Hello to all, I finally completed the transformation of mechanical and electrical mechanical winch
H34 anchor chain Marc Rivest at 9:33am 01.26.14 Big Boats 13/2394 I am replacing the existing rode (35' of 3/8" chain ' 90' of rope) on my 1986 H34 with a new Plath m
Fuel Pump Redundancy wufibugs at 9:01am 01.26.14 Ask All Sailors 15/3311 PO disconnected the engine driven pump and installed an electric fuel pump with Racor and auto type
Leaking fuel tank gregorybross at 8:12am 01.26.14 Catalina 30 11/5070 I have diesel leaking into the bilge. After inspecting I can only conclude it is coming from the bot
Need to move Catalina 30 spagley at 5:13am 01.26.14 Catalina 30 3/958 I need to know if anyone can lead me to a reputable hauler I have a 1986 Catalina 30 down in Hot Spr

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Caveat: Worst marine toilet in history dlochner at 11:56am 09.10.22 Am I correct that you have done a 10 year on the hard refit of a 25' boat, are now stuck in place d
Broken Goose Neck on an old Catalina 42 Mk-1. jssailem at 11:55am 09.10.22 Hello Richard. Welcome to SBO. Sorry too hear about the broken GooseNeck. This past summer, the ow
Caveat: Worst marine toilet in history Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 11:51am 09.10.22 12 years is middle age for a Raritan PHII unless it's been seriously neglected. It can easily provi
Jabsco Head Wont Pump In Seawater Tally Ho at 11:42am 09.10.22 You could start at the the thruhull (unclear if you know high one is for the toilet fill) and close
Caveat: Worst marine toilet in history Tally Ho at 11:32am 09.10.22 My boat is a 1988 model, and I have a Raritan manual toilet. I rebuilt the toilet pump a few years
Exhaust leak Ralph Johnstone at 11:28am 09.10.22 Slight but noticeable exhaust leak on an inboard volvo diesel. Not familiar with Volvo but can yo
Identify 6M O'DAY? jssailem at 11:25am 09.10.22 Welcome to the SBO forum. Congrats on your boat. Sounds like you are looking to refurbish it. Tuni
Caveat: Worst marine toilet in history Ralph Johnstone at 11:23am 09.10.22 I've been trying to decide whether to re-build or replace my 12 YO Raritan. Didn't you intend to
Jabsco Head Wont Pump In Seawater (2) Ralph Johnstone at 11:13am 09.10.22 Welcome to the site. You've come to the right place for answers. One small item to start with: boa
The Last Naval Battle of WW2? Rick Webb at 11:10am 09.10.22 I was thinking a littoral ship might be appropriate An LHA perhaps
GPS recommendation (need Baja maps)? jssailem at 11:02am 09.10.22 Mark. Your query is interesting. You want a chart plotter. Are we to guess that money is not object?
2008 Hunter 36 - anchor/steaming light - (1) Nodak7 at 10:58am 09.10.22 I was looking for this pic earlier. This should be what your looks like!
New Mailsale Tally Ho at 10:56am 09.10.22 I used a loft (North Sails in Chicago) when I needed a new main sail. The sales rep came out and me
O'Day 34 Microwave Removal twodzusfittings at 10:55am 09.10.22 If its a gas model stove, disconnect the system feed lines. Then, I believe you need to take the gim
H36 2008 holding tank issue George Braun at 10:32am 09.10.22 anyone know who made custom tanks for Hunter in 2008? detailed look at Ronco catalog came up empty.
Caveat: Worst marine toilet in history Calif. Ted at 10:24am 09.10.22 Am I correct that you have done a 10 year on the hard refit of a 25' boat, are now stuck in place du
To boot or not to boot...turnbuckles Crazy Dave Condon at 10:19am 09.10.22 I use to install turnbuckle boot covers on all my boats. Why? First to keep the ends of cotter
Caveat: Worst marine toilet in history Head Sail at 10:08am 09.10.22 Joker valve in any manual toilet should be replaced at least annually...here's why: My experience
GPS recommendation (need Baja maps)? JamesG161 at 10:03am 09.10.22 well but don't need a fish finder (not a fisherman) The "Fish Finder" shows under water debris and
H36 2008 holding tank issue George Braun at 9:40am 09.10.22 thanks, Peggy, that's about what I was thinking, damn it. Gonna be a big job to get it out.

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