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Venture 2-24 models ejet99 at 6:15pm 02.11.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/2732 I have a Venture 2-24 Pop Top Says 1973 on Bill of sale. But I have seen pictures of what seems to b
west system six ten mmsailor at 5:42pm 02.11.14 Smaller Boats 8/2556 Has anyone used west system six ten two part expoxy that comes in a tube that goes in a caulking gun
Boat on Defender Catalog Cover 2014 Kneedeep350 at 5:30pm 02.11.14 Ask All Sailors 23/5015 It's killing me! What kind of boat is on the cover of the 2014 Defender Catalog? Clearly a large sai
Blue Corrosion on Shaft? (1) PGIJon at 4:08pm 02.11.14 Big Boats 2/707 Does anyone know or has faced this blue Corrosion problem? if it's electrolysis, I'm not sure how t
You Can Make A Difference..... Maine Sail at 2:40pm 02.11.14 Musings With Maine Sail 32/8899 For at least the last 5 years I have been pushing the ABYC to include in H-23 the requirement for ho
Mast removal sailfree20770 at 1:21pm 02.11.14 Big Boats 1/972 I'm in the process of buying a Hunter 376. It will have to be shipped by truck so the mast needs to
New S2 Owner (1) StanFM at 1:19pm 02.11.14 S2 8/1808 Just purchased a 1982 S2 7.3 and am starting on the many projects required for an older boat. Had t
Marina's Panama City Beach Area Chasemixon at 1:05pm 02.11.14 Smaller Boats 3/757 Ok let me first say I'm sorry for posting this here, but I just have to ask if any of you guys are i
Outboard Fuel Line Questions (1) azguy at 12:17pm 02.11.14 Ask All Sailors 18/4150 I got a question about fuel lines for outboards. I never seen one with a fuel filter cut in, how co
New Owners- Hunter 380 bigbrownpilot at 10:25am 02.11.14 Big Boats 1/808 My wife and I are purchasing a 2002 Hunter 380. We have a 2003 Hunter 306 that we have loved owning
New video Understanding Bilge Pumps Sailvayu at 8:40am 02.11.14 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 16/3584 This is based on a upcoming article I wrtoe for Ocean Navigator's Ocean Voyager issue. Hope it is of
26M Dagger Board Roger Patry at 8:09am 02.11.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1486 I am a new 26M owner who has been tinkering with the boat through the winter and looking forward to
A crack at the top (2) capta at 8:09am 02.11.14 Ask All Sailors 11/1786 Did a visual inspection aloft today and thanks to digital innovation, got numerous pictures. Going t
riding/anchor sail - swinging on the hook captainpat at 8:06am 02.11.14 Big Boats 5/1660 I am looking for solutions to the problem of swinging around the anchor. I am not all that convince
Iron-on laminate gsfaulk at 7:04am 02.11.14 The Cherubini Hunters 2/825 I have some de-lamination on some of the cabinets... I found an iron-on red oak laminate through Lo
Raising the mast??? gsfaulk at 6:56am 02.11.14 The Cherubini Hunters 3/658 Although I am a very long way from it, I would be interested in any one or two person mast raising i
question about traveler bar kb3pgo at 6:50am 02.11.14 Catalina 22 6/880 On my 1973 catalina 22, the traveler U bar is not straight. It curves forward. Is this suppised to b
rudder removal Slipin Away at 5:28am 02.11.14 Big Boats 3/964 Has anyone had any experience in removing the rudder off a larger Hunter. My 45cc is a Lewmar syste
Engine on 1981 27' Hunter (3) gsfaulk at 3:55am 02.11.14 Engines and Propulsion 5/1640 All I can make out is Renault Marine Couach...does anyone recognize this engine so I can look up a m
Bounty Captain Reckless? ifmdalvey at 3:53am 02.11.14 Ask All Sailors 55/6397 Below is a report on the sinking of the Bounty, found reckless but i would have thought a poor decis

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VDO Multifunctional Display: Batteries, water and fuel levels Davidasailor26 at 10:05am 06.18.23 Hi, I just bought this unit after a lightning problem, However it have 2 sets of dip switches on th
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L JamesG161 at 9:48am 06.18.23 why don't you send an email to Parts4 Engines Done. Thanks for the advice.
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L (1) JamesG161 at 9:38am 06.18.23 I went to P4E site and got this view of the Wild Azz impeller. e Gasket for engine mount. Hopefull
Do you trailer with the motor attached? WayneH at 9:35am 06.18.23 On my 21' I towed with the motor on the boat. I had one of those lifting motor mounts so the engine
Fuel Pipe ID ggrizzard at 9:35am 06.18.23 A Dremel tool might get in that tight space. Or, a modified drill bit with sand paper tip.
Leaving the dock (1) jssailem at 9:31am 06.18.23 Being. YouTuber, I figure you will appreciate videos of "How TO". BoatUS has some good ideas that ap
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L (1) JamesG161 at 9:30am 06.18.23 Guessing now about the Water pump flow. that oiler. Whew. Jim...
Doesn't hurt to ask eherlihy at 9:27am 06.18.23 Unfortunately Guido died in January 2021 VERY sad to read this...
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L (1) JamesG161 at 9:25am 06.18.23 They do have many other ignition switches for the Volvo MD engines Good idea! Also I was going to
Gear box not engaging Alex G at 9:19am 06.18.23 It could also be slipping clutch rings. This is an item that wears out on the Hurth HBW 50 gearbox
VDO Multifunctional Display: Batteries, water and fuel levels (1) zrod at 9:16am 06.18.23 The Beneteau spare parts site does list that insert and has it available, part number 156278 for $5
What do I do with the holes for instruments that are no longer needed? Ward H at 9:10am 06.18.23 Is there a reason to remove the auto helm control? Is it still funtional. Is it worthy to have a ba
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L Rich Stidger at 9:09am 06.18.23 @JamesG161 - If you haven't already ordered the switch on eBay, why don't you send an email to Parts
Lowering mast before expected storm? Kings Gambit at 9:06am 06.18.23 If leaving the boat moored or slipped with potentially high wind arriving, I remove the headsail. St
What do I do with the holes for instruments that are no longer needed? Hollyberry at 8:32am 06.18.23 Starboard can be used for such plugs/covers.. less obvious than plexi but still not as invisible as
Replacing stringers/bulkheads on my South Coast 22 with XPS foam? Hollyberry at 8:29am 06.18.23 Your glass/epoxy work would need to provide pretty well all the strength.. "a few layers of glass an
What do I do with the holes for instruments that are no longer needed? jssailem at 8:24am 06.18.23 Is there a reason to remove the auto helm control? Is it still funtional. Is it worthy to have a bac
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L (1) JamesG161 at 8:12am 06.18.23 That Water pump looks to be complex design for a centrifugal type pump. :yikes: Please post pictur
Hunter 27-2 clear plastic engine control panel cover B type (1) jssailem at 8:06am 06.18.23 It looks like you are just dating these boats.... First the Cal, now the Hunter. I have seen boats

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