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Ports? NFM, Factory, or? Wolfer69 at 1:21pm 04.04.14 The Cherubini Hunters 4/995 Okay, the next big project will be the opening side ports. I am not sure I can deal with the factory
Speedometer Through-hull impeller rogkeller at 1:18pm 04.04.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/2289 Looking for a replacement impeller for a through-hul impeller. The paddle wheel is from a Standard
Hull Windows B43 Dave9854 at 1:11pm 04.04.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/944 I have a B43 and one of the hull windows ( starboard side, center ship) has a scratch on it. Does an
Shaft seal advice (1) carlager at 11:44am 04.04.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1335 We have a Radice RMTA drive shaft seal on our Yanmar 3gm30f in our Oceanis 36cc. The boat is t
Hunter 30 1979 renovation (24) Peck at 11:31am 04.04.14 The Cherubini Hunters 35/6013 I'm changing from teak to cherry all veneer, some trim with cherry board and new vinyl headliner ht
Cleaner for cockpit cushions on Hunter356 star302 at 9:33am 04.04.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/764 Hi, We purchased a 2002 Hunter 356. It has the white mesh cockpit cushions with the navy trim. Can
Rescue Underway Rick D at 8:43am 04.04.14 Ask All Sailors 20/2420 http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_25489609/guard-rescue-team-based-at-moffett-field-midst
Circumnavigation Completed (5) Roger Long at 8:37am 04.04.14 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 3/3790 (Of the Dismal Swamp / Virginia Cut loop that is.) Jimm, who is about half way up the Pasquotank as
specs for 26D mattutley at 7:21am 04.04.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 17/2055 fixin up a 26D. Anybody know the diameter of the forward stay? Any good suggestions for a reasonable
Shift Cables Dale17749 at 7:19am 04.04.14 Big Boats 7/1478 We have a 37.5 and I need to replace the shift cable. I can't find the part in any of the manuals a
coastal sailing ? trainmanjess at 6:30am 04.04.14 Morgan 11/3710 hello all I recently bought myself a 1971 Morgan 35' sailboat.. there is a possibility I will be
need help/info with my 25 Cherubini Cocoa Beach Sailor at 6:01am 04.04.14 The Cherubini Hunters 8/1254 Hi, I bought a 25 that was near death and I have brought it back...except for the boom to mast joint
Wanted: Catalina 28MKII - Near Texas jeanjunker at 5:05am 04.04.14 Mid-Size Boats 0/788 Wanted to buy a clean Catalina 28 MKII. Prefer Wing Keel and Standard Rig with full Bimini. I live
32 Vision question Ken Cross at 9:40pm 04.03.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/723 Has anyone here experience with a Hunter 32 Vision? I'm thinking the huge mast would have disadvant
Re: trailer towing fortunare at 9:23pm 04.03.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 25/2867 I have a 2012 Chrysler van and towing my Mac 19 up a 6% grade couldn't go over 50 mph. I also have
curious thing about buying a used boat... centerline at 8:44pm 04.03.14 Ask All Sailors 21/3304 you just never know how bad the owner/previous owner is/was lying to you... or why they're even lyin
Datamarine instruments poltergeist mpbeagle at 7:22pm 04.03.14 Ask All Sailors 4/1011 Spring commissioning on my Pearson 39. I fired up my engine, bent on my sails and turned on my inst
Ignition Key 1986 Cal 28 MK II ccollier carolina at 6:24pm 04.03.14 Cal 5/1778 I have looked at Lowes, Home Depot, called locksmiths and auto parts stores to get a key made. No on
Spring Line Lost Parent at 5:45pm 04.03.14 Ask All Sailors 43/5188 I have a Catalina 30 and am going to play with a mid ship spring line and docking next trip to the b
Hunter 260 rudder question Sublime at 5:18pm 04.03.14 Smaller Boats 5/1120 I'm wondering if other Hunter 260 owners can tell me how much play there is in the rudder. For examp

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Lowering mast before expected storm? captcoho at 7:08am 06.19.23 I'm assuming the boat is at anchor, not in a slip? Either way, I would give no thought to the mast
1983 o'day 34 prepurchase questions... dmax at 7:07am 06.19.23 Oh yeah, the anchor locker is shallow - it can fit a danforth style anchor and rode. I have a Manson
1983 o'day 34 prepurchase questions... dmax at 7:05am 06.19.23 Agree with Greg, unless you have reason to suspect the bolts have deteriorated or the adhesive has f
Keel bolts mkI captcoho at 7:01am 06.19.23 Hard to give a good answer not knowing how the smile might have been repaired. First thought is if i
Fresh water "Pressure Capacity Tank" - Keep or Toss ? captcoho at 6:48am 06.19.23 Did you adjust the pressure of the bladder in the accumulator? That will affect how much water will
1984 Catalina 27 floor board under the stairs. Mine is missing. Ideas for replacement? Thanks. Scott T-Bird at 6:44am 06.19.23 I'm a little confused by that void in the picture that doesn't show any support for a replacement pa
Water Heater - Heat Exchanger Problems captcoho at 6:40am 06.19.23 New Kuma water heater worked great for a season - and now won't heat through the heat exchanger R
Hunter 27-2 clear plastic engine control panel cover B type MBroderick at 6:36am 06.19.23 I purchase one from online from a Yanmar dealer for around $40. but i'm rethinking it as I see what
Swing Keel Line routing help (o'day 222) Wood Jigger at 6:27am 06.19.23 Unremarkable. I too replaced the swing keel lifting line on my 222. There is only the one block an
1983 o'day 34 prepurchase questions... Tally Ho at 6:21am 06.19.23
2gm20f will not start BigEasy at 6:20am 06.19.23 If I can make a suggestion here : "DON"T TAKE ANYTHING ELSE APART IF YOU WANT THIS ENGINE TO RUN A
Fresh water cooling system elcojo2 at 6:10am 06.19.23 Thanks so much for the responses and direct me in the right direction.
Water Heater - Heat Exchanger Problems Hello Below at 6:05am 06.19.23 So it's unlikely that the pump is your problem. :plus: Was the water heater not winterize last yea
Fresh water "Pressure Capacity Tank" - Keep or Toss ? capntmitch at 5:49am 06.19.23 I tossed
Water Heater - Heat Exchanger Problems capntmitch at 5:32am 06.19.23 New Kuma water heater worked great for a season - and now won't heat through the heat exchanger R
Diagnosing engine issues - Universal M25 sailme88 at 5:25am 06.19.23 get a test strip that indicates water from NAPA etc.. pull the dip stick and use that oil to run a c
Rudder Bearing thetone at 4:52am 06.19.23 Update : Got the rudder out. Had to cut the steering arm connecter, the pin on that side of the coll
Fresh water "Pressure Capacity Tank" - Keep or Toss ? Scott T-Bird at 4:47am 06.19.23 I thought the purpose of a variable speed pump was to eliminate the need for an accumulator tank. I
Do you trailer with the motor attached? Timm R Oday25 at 4:46am 06.19.23 Several valid points have been raised here . Most of us who trailer our boats use an aftermarket out
Water Heater - Heat Exchanger Problems spadaforaj at 3:49am 06.19.23 There is definitely a pressure relief valve, but I don;t know what a thermostatic valve looks like -

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