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Memory foam for aft berth C320 tmreiners at 1:29pm 03.19.14 Mid-Size Boats 2/1476 I have a C320 1998 I would like to know what size of memory foam to buy for the aft berth. Thankyou
bertico velero912 at 1:18pm 03.19.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/708 I own a Hunter 260. I get some water inside the cabin when it rains. Have not been able to find from
It's still winter Skipper at 1:01pm 03.19.14 Ask All Sailors 6/1184 It's still winter. It's been so long since the boat moved, the barnacles left on their own, out o
Cutlass Bearing Replacement thetone at 12:16pm 03.19.14 Mid-Size Boats 13/2613 Does anyone have any info on replacing the cutlass bearing while the shaft is still in the boat? I d
Sailing near Kona HI Bigjer40 at 12:11pm 03.19.14 Ask All Sailors 5/1117 Were heading to Kona next month and I have looked everywhere for a sailing adventure. The only sail
All Is Lost movie rfrye1 at 11:59am 03.19.14 Ask All Sailors 43/5192 I finally watched All Is Lost on PPV last night. I know it's been bantered around on this forum befo
She's mine - New 37C owner Wolfer69 at 11:52am 03.19.14 The Cherubini Hunters 24/2768 Okay, the survey got done, last minute jawing with previous owner, etc. Two things stood out. Th
help on motor mount installation kb3pgo at 10:57am 03.19.14 Catalina 22 4/904 I am trying to replace my motor mount. My question is, how do you Mount it. From pictures I have se
Height of spreaders for H31 - 1984 Mark Nooney at 10:15am 03.19.14 Mid-Size Boats 2/948 Does anyone know the height of the spreaders off the cabin top on a 1984 H31? I am curious if I ca
Seattle marinas Giddyupgo at 9:48am 03.19.14 Trailer Sailors 0/1365 I am looking for recommendations for a marina on lake Washington or Union for 3 weeks in July. Must
Restoring 1974 C-22 starrynights at 8:49am 03.19.14 Catalina 22 23/3253 I am restoring a C-22 vintage 1974 Hull number 4504 that clearly has seen better days. The previous
Atlantic Towers Arch for H450 or H456? Bowedtoothdoc at 8:21am 03.19.14 Big Boats 3/960 Hello all, At some point I am interested in installing a rear arch on my boat. I discovered and s
Replace HVAC unit now or wait? Bowedtoothdoc at 7:22am 03.19.14 Ask All Sailors 9/1128 Hello all, Just looking for opinions on replacing my original 2000 model MarineAir 1600 BTU rever
Installed a fuel polisher (1) bugbitten at 5:25am 03.19.14 S2 8/1285 When I first changed the Racor's filter on my 2GM20F, it was so loaded with sediment, I couldn't und
Hunter 41DS dfast7181 at 5:09am 03.19.14 Big Boats 2/1122 I'm looking to upgrade to a 2009 Hunter 41DS and am looking for comments about the boat. Things peop
Two years in the making (5) Fore Sail at 9:27pm 03.18.14 Ask All Sailors 21/2555 Well guys, after two years of working on getting a boat back into the water, I finally did it. When
Mast weight for Venture 21 centralva at 8:01pm 03.18.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/2190 Does anyone know what the approximate (or exact) weight of the mast is for a MacGregor 21? I'm selli
Lazarette Latches John Murphy at 7:51pm 03.18.14 Big Boats 3/1220 Please, My rubber latches for my lazarettes are degrading. Where can I get replacements? At what cos
ST2000 Autopilot Lost Parent at 7:12pm 03.18.14 Ask All Sailors 1/906 Have access to a brand new ST2000 wheel pilot Will this work on my Catalina 30
My First 35s5 markmpl at 7:03pm 03.18.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1250 Hi Guys I'm looking for any info about maintenance of this boat from owners. This is just beginning.

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Odd fuel leak: Need a diagnostic clue (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:59am 07.30.23 You can not see superheated steam even on muggy days but when the end of the broom handle DISAPPEAR
Delayed start. kloudie1 at 9:50am 07.30.23 Look for voltage drop anywhere between the battery and the starter solenoid.. the switch itself and
Delayed start. Alan Gomes at 9:49am 07.30.23 Thanks all. Should have been clearer. I meant priming the glow plug. Holding the key to the right
Alberg 22 - possible to launch / retrieve solo? Anchored87 at 9:49am 07.30.23 I once owned a 3000# Grady White 20 Overnighter. I trailered it with my 1987 Bronco II which had th
Ran air into my water pump kloudie1 at 9:42am 07.30.23 The Jabsco is a self priming pump. You may have some trash in the pump valves if it is not pumping a
Hunter 23.5 topping lift rigging. Joe at 9:36am 07.30.23 Howdy, welcome to SBO. First, I am not a Hunter owner... but... when anyone mentions "topping lift
Ran air into my water pump JamesG161 at 9:36am 07.30.23 1) Your pump is self priming up to 4 feet of lift 2) Disconnect the pump inlet line to see if you ha
Delayed start. charliec30 at 9:32am 07.30.23 Thanks all. Should have been clearer. I meant priming the glow plug. Holding the key to the right
Odd fuel leak: Need a diagnostic clue Rich Stidger at 9:15am 07.30.23 @Ralph Johnstone Very impressive posts with photos & markings! How do you do that Ralph?
Alberg 22 - possible to launch / retrieve solo? Kings Gambit at 9:13am 07.30.23 I once owned a 3000# Grady White 20 Overnighter. I trailered it with my 1987 Bronco II which had the
Odd fuel leak: Need a diagnostic clue matts997 at 9:04am 07.30.23
Odd fuel leak: Need a diagnostic clue Ward H at 9:03am 07.30.23 @Ralph Johnstone Very impressive posts with photos & markings!
cabin fresh water pump Ward H at 8:58am 07.30.23 Since it is only the hot side of the faucet, I'd follow hot water hose from the faucet back to where
Hunter 23.5 topping lift rigging. isaksp00 at 8:37am 07.30.23 I can't see much from your photo, but if the 23.5 is like the 23 (that is, your mileage may vary)...
Odd fuel leak: Need a diagnostic clue WayneH at 7:52am 07.30.23 CAUTION: don't get your fingers anywhere near the fuel leak as 2400 PSI will very neatly cut your f
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Stu Jackson at 7:47am 07.30.23 Thats why we old guys have to cultivate younger friends! Yup, I tried that in business and it work
cabin fresh water pump kloudie1 at 7:14am 07.30.23 I have had scale build-up in the faucet and bottom connection on the hot side in the galley. Your pu
Selden - Furling Main ice breaker at 6:57am 07.30.23 Question...did you get the Continuous Main Furling Line? If so, what line did you get and where di
Review please Cal 39 jssailem at 6:03am 07.30.23 The broker schedule of events is not out of line. Offer with refundable deposit and CONDITIONS/CONT
What about our Medicine? dLj at 3:05am 07.30.23 Outside the US the restrictions on medications change. Depending upon where you are going, you may b

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