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ron.stubbs at 6:37am 11.07.13
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Hi, I'm contemplating replacing my fix three blade prop with flexofold 3 blade prop. Has any 309 ow
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Is there a step by step procedure for draining and replacing the antifreeze on the closed system of
Jon4399 at 6:24am 11.07.13
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The cabintop mounted solar panel on my 37.5 Legend is toast, along with the fiberglass surround. Ha
banjoey at 1:00am 11.07.13
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So today I purchased my first sail boat. An O'day 1973 22 foot. I got what I believe an incredible
russlmiller at 8:50pm 11.06.13
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I am in east Tennessee so the winters are not to bad so I will be leaving my 1973 oday 22 in the wat
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As you can hopefully see from these pics, the plate on my Edson steering idler, under the base of th
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Here we go, at the end of this month, I plan to bring my boat home for the winter, not because it's
Phil K at 6:29pm 11.06.13
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Saw this boat on a screen saver. Any idea of the manufacturer and possible model?
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Snowman80 at 5:55pm 11.06.13
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Well i finally got her home.needs a serious inside cleaning, scrubbing of the hull. Clean the keel a
kito at 5:07pm 11.06.13
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The Hunter 30 I bought has had a barrier coat applied over a year ago and hasn't been in the water s
Stevext at 4:20pm 11.06.13
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Hello, I'm considering buying a Hunter 21.2. I'm going to have to trailer it about 400 miles to get
rgarand at 2:29pm 11.06.13
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Hi, Does anyone ever heard of a depth sounder used as a front viewing sonar ? I'm planning a cross a
Blackacre at 12:18pm 11.06.13
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I have been looking for sometime now for a replacement latch handle for the anchor locker on my Hunt
hawk232 at 10:37am 11.06.13
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wow, been a long time since I was last here. what can I say, life happened!! anyhow, I finally bough
caprice at 9:49am 11.06.13
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Anyone know a good way to store the house and engine batteries over the winter? Should I keep both
Philip R. at 8:57am 11.06.13
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Have a 78 27'. What size and kind of rope do I need for my jib sheet?
Gabor15908 at 8:34am 11.06.13
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I am looking at removing the transmission from the Yanmar 3JH2E diesel on my 376 Hunter. I found som
sailman5188 at 7:19am 11.06.13
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Im looking at several sailboats trying to decide on the best boat for our family. My question is; wh
Capt Strapfoots at 7:01am 11.06.13
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Anyone have any recommendations for cheap docking in Duluth MN
troutman at 6:04am 11.06.13
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Hi, I bought a Venture 21 yesterday which is mostly complete. The cabin is completely bare, everyth

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Changing transmission fluid in my ZF Hurth HBW 50 transmission. How simple is it?   (1)
Muttondressedaslamb at 2:07pm 06.15.23
Our boat has the type of transmission oil needed stamped on the bell housing, which was ATF. User m
New Alternator Regulator?
jviss at 1:36pm 06.15.23
30 amp shore power to 15 amp service
dlochner at 1:25pm 06.15.23
Yes, you could use that panel but you can also get the main breaker and use it in addition to your
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
BigEasy at 1:20pm 06.15.23
He has the same problem I have for my Boat Restoration, Labor shortage. His diesel mechanic flows t
Minor project: new teak companionway step
jaysweet at 12:31pm 06.15.23
well yeah... if you can find one that fits... no brainer. :facepalm: I thought the issue was you
Minor project: new teak companionway step
rgranger at 12:24pm 06.15.23
Sorry, rgranger: thanks, but no sale. :) Too many boat projects. I did just order the one I found o
Solar vent recommendations
rgranger at 12:21pm 06.15.23
Thanks @jviss and @JBP-PA I like the idea of a dorade and will probably add one of those low profi
Minor project: new teak companionway step
jaysweet at 11:12am 06.15.23
Oh I see... so in an attempt to keep that local welder employed...;) What if you took an off-the-s
Hello to the community
RSHunter27 at 10:59am 06.15.23
In a land project of this size, you'd be finished in a weekend. On a boat, you'd be lucky to be fi
30 amp shore power to 15 amp service   (1)
FastOlson at 10:56am 06.15.23
Here is a picture of the Blue Seas breaker I installed about 20 years ago. Surveyors approved of it.
Volvo MD11C - Mysterious Overheat Issue
JamesG161 at 9:51am 06.15.23
When you pick which system is same as yours, I can help you, if you point out your cooling system
Volvo MD11C - Mysterious Overheat Issue
JamesG161 at 9:47am 06.15.23
Go to this link for diagrams on your sea water cooling system. Cooling System - 7742230 - volvopent
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L   (1)
JamesG161 at 9:40am 06.15.23
Or is this the Pump... I hope not because changing it is a PITA!
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L   (1)
JamesG161 at 9:32am 06.15.23
@Rich Stidger is this the water pump you have?
Steps for Replacing my HBW50 transmission with ZF 12M
LouBegue at 9:24am 06.15.23
The 12M bolts directly to your existing bell housing. No adapter or modification necessary. Jeff
Hello to the community
Ralph Johnstone at 9:19am 06.15.23
In a land project of this size, you'd be finished in a weekend. On a boat, you'd be lucky to be fin
Engine raw water thru hole location
Ralph Johnstone at 9:14am 06.15.23
The thru hull must be under the battery compartment in the nav station or the starboard locker. I
Changing FRESH water pump on VP MD22L
Rick D at 9:11am 06.15.23
Geesh, Rich; sorry to read about your issue. I assume you have already checked for well-regarded ind

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