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How do I know? twodzusfittings at 7:24pm 02.22.14 Smaller Boats 8/1247 I recently sold my two stroke 9.9hp and have a new Nissan 9.9hp as a replacement. Looking at my Gare
C28 portlight gaskets mrhoneydew at 7:19pm 02.22.14 Columbia 4/2652 Greetings all. I just purchased my first boat, a '69 C28, last September and I am (finally) starting
Help! I Need a new Fuel Filter PGIJon at 6:50pm 02.22.14 Engines and Propulsion 4/5646 Well when I purchased my '86 H34 with a Yanmar 3GM30F, the PO installed a Racor 500FG Fuel Filter.
Shroad chainplate orientation upslims at 5:21pm 02.22.14 Catalina 22 5/1357 Hi I am going to re-bed the shroud chainplates. Right now they spin freely, my question is what di
Excalibur 26 Project CharlzO at 4:30pm 02.22.14 Islander 0/3907 Hello all, Figured I'd post up in here. There's a bit of a backstory to it, but I'll make it a littl
looking at vhf radio's????? woodster at 3:17pm 02.22.14 Ask All Sailors 24/3073 ...ok i am about to pull the trigger on a new VHF.....i have been looking hard at Icom and have foun
That dreaded head problem dis-patch at 2:50pm 02.22.14 Big Boats 17/2416 OK, so here i am the new boat owner and i've got a head problem. No ... not so you say:eek: and you
Thinking about adding an inverter to H33 Juice6576 at 2:48pm 02.22.14 Mid-Size Boats 10/2002 I have a 2011 Hunter 33 and am thinking about adding an inverter, mostly to run a CPAP machine at ni
at long last, warm enough to work on the trailer (2) DAVA390 at 2:24pm 02.22.14 Ask All Sailors 0/713 55 degrees and sunny today here, at last, a chance to get back to the list. Although I don`t enjoy
Bleach on gelcoat IanJ at 2:07pm 02.22.14 Ask All Sailors 13/7130 My cockpit floor is in a mess, and I am having trouble getting some stains off, including a couple o
Fresh water tank Clydo at 12:14pm 02.22.14 Catalina 310 5/1513 About time to empty and replace bow water tank in my 2003 C10. When checked late last year, after
Proper way to seal fittings mounted on wood SVTatia at 11:35am 02.22.14 Musings With Maine Sail 4/2093 I have a Genoa track that is mounted on top of the teak toerail, and this is a constant leaking poin
Hunter parts news for 1980's 31 and 34 Phil Herring at 11:22am 02.22.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/653 After a delay that was slightly longer than the last Ice Age, the stanchion bases are here for the H
Mantus Anchors Phil Herring at 11:13am 02.22.14 Ask All Sailors 7/1722 Just wanted to drop a small plug that we are now carrying Mantus anchors, hooks, bridles, and their
Lines Aft 26D sklitzky at 10:33am 02.22.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/2879 I was told at the LA Boat Show that a quick and easy way to lead my main halyard aft, was to put a b
Hunter 466 Stove Measurements sailinitisme at 10:30am 02.22.14 Big Boats 3/848 Does anyone currently owning a Hunter 466 (or similar) know their oven rack measurement? I'm curren
Ouch! Another Marina Fire - Shelter Bay/La Connor WA Hello Below at 8:55am 02.22.14 Ask All Sailors 5/1495 Not a lot of information regarding cause. It appears to be mostly motor vessels though. http://w
Sailboat surveyor in or around Long Island? Ross S at 8:31am 02.22.14 Ask All Sailors 1/828 I am looking at possibly purchasing a sailboat that is located on Long Island. Can anyone recommend
Hunter 23 - Removal of Carpet in Cabin dinkum1 at 7:34am 02.22.14 Smaller Boats 10/3091 Good Morning. We just purchased a 1985 Hunter 23 (centerboard model). We were wondering if anyone
Replacing large fixed portlights on 84 37C sailor832 at 7:09am 02.22.14 The Cherubini Hunters 6/3414 I am looking at replacing the large fixed port lights on my 84 Hunter 37C. I have removed all the s

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Yanmar 2gm fuel lift pump leak dandelang at 9:25am 07.03.23 You nailed it the first time! Leaking around the gasket where the fuel pump attaches to the engine.
91 hunter 30t waste tank layout (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:20am 07.03.23 Get a helpful friend...
st 4000 and rudder position Ralph Johnstone at 9:16am 07.03.23 I guess I'd be in the super hi-tech category. :biggrin: Or just one-upmanship over the next guy :
Yanmar 2gm fuel lift pump leak (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:13am 07.03.23 I'm not leaking any fuel, just oil pushing past the dipstick. OUCH. Don't meant to piss on your
Sails and Stack Packs Hayden Watson at 9:12am 07.03.23
Weather forecast... jssailem at 9:04am 07.03.23 Hey Cruisers. I know I am not yet with you on the water, but at the least I can share a bit of weath
Yanmar 2gm fuel lift pump leak dandelang at 8:27am 07.03.23 Wouldn't it be leaking fuel, if the gasket was an issue? I'm not leaking any fuel, just oil pushing
91 hunter 30t waste tank layout (2) jssailem at 8:08am 07.03.23 I am not sure I would rely on an internet recommendation to cut a bulkhead. Sure your boat was a f
Hunter 23 gets a little water around the keel bolts. TGKENT at 7:55am 07.03.23 Currently located at Shuswap Lake in BC, CAN - though it hasn't been in the water for some time
crystline build up jssailem at 7:53am 07.03.23 No pictures so I'll SWAG it... Boat located in Marina Del Rey. white crystalline substance = SALT Un
Small, easy soloing daysailing sailboat choice? jssailem at 7:49am 07.03.23 I enjoyed the Lido 14 in my youth. It was not too tippy as @Joe shares... I have tipped them over ma
Yanmar 2gm fuel lift pump leak mermike at 7:18am 07.03.23 Probably misaligned the gasket under the pump. Darn near impossible to line them up when you have li
Possible SmartPlug problem thinwater at 7:00am 07.03.23 Thanks for the report back! Yup, saltwater and electricity make a poor mix. I've had two boats wit
Beneteau Grey Water system kappykaplan at 6:53am 07.03.23 Cheers and Happy Independence Day to all! Same to you and yours! :beer:
Beneteau Grey Water system (3) Captedward at 6:49am 07.03.23 here's my update, first thanks for the referral to the jeanneau site, unfortunately I can't access t
st 4000 and rudder position Ward H at 6:40am 07.03.23 Or a guy with a lot of time on his hands in the winter. :cool: :beer: This!:biggrin:
Possible SmartPlug problem Sailm8 at 6:33am 07.03.23 The promised followup. The electrician replaced the wiring from the socket to the AC breaker in the
st 4000 and rudder position dlochner at 6:28am 07.03.23 I guess I'd be in the super hi-tech category. :biggrin:
st 4000 and rudder position (1) Ward H at 6:20am 07.03.23 If you want to go really super hi-tech, put a wrap of red tape on the port side of the spoke and a
Fresh water leak dlochner at 5:55am 07.03.23

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