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Alternator Perkins 4-108 Capt_Sonny at 6:46pm 11.01.13 Engines and Propulsion 5/3654 Just purchased a Endeavour 37 with a perkins 4-108. At time of purchase the alternator was bad, the
Looking for a sailboat by owner Giofish at 6:13pm 11.01.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/1715 I would like to purchase a sailboat 37' - 43' directly by owner. I have had so many bad experiences
main sail slugs raymond james at 5:57pm 11.01.13 Smaller Boats 5/1336 Does anyone know where i can order replacement main sail slugs for my 1993 23.5 ? Any input and or i
Oil pressure and coolant temperature on Oceanis 41 TropicalSeattle at 5:44pm 11.01.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 13/3632 At the instrument panel, does your LCD display oil pressure or coolant temperature? I get warning li
Yanmar Parts? Apex at 5:10pm 11.01.13 Ask An Oday Owner 2/890 I am looking for a thermostat for the YSM-12. Anyone have a website recommendation?
Fiberglass expertise needed dscribner at 4:56pm 11.01.13 Ask All Sailors 7/1308 I'm thinking of re-configuring my icebox. I figure on a mold, mold release, gelcoat and the like. H
Raymarine Auto pilot jimmac99 at 4:29pm 11.01.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/5623 Contemplating sailing to the Bahamas this winter. What are the pros and cons of installing an EV 10
Water in rear storage areas Shannonsailer at 2:12pm 11.01.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 27/6222 I find water in storage areas under large bed at rear of boat. Can anyone tell me where it comes fro
O day 272 need some help Bgjj at 1:45pm 11.01.13 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1313 Can someone tell me locations stands should be on the hull of 1987 272le don't have manual T
Winchmaster Flying Colours at 1:37pm 11.01.13 Big Boats 0/852 Does anyone have a website, need a manual, for a Winchmaster 600W portable electric winch handle.
Lifting a C22 off its trailer ? Milton.Audas at 1:00pm 11.01.13 Catalina 22 10/7260 I have a need to raise my boat off the trailer in order to position it better on the trailer. Sho
Reliability of B&R Rig Boilermaker5175 at 12:51pm 11.01.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/5574 Although I find much to like about Hunter sailboats, particularly for lake sailing/coastal cruising,
Hunter 23.5 decals djpryor at 12:42pm 11.01.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1377 I have a 23.5 Hunter that I need to replace the striping ' decals. Does anyone know where I can purc
New cockpit drain through hulls Minnesail at 11:54am 11.01.13 Catalina 22 8/5301 I have a 1974 Catalina 22 that still has the original cockpit drain setup. I've read here that Catal
question about 15 O'Day's year and model jerryvowles at 11:46am 11.01.13 Ask An Oday Owner 1/834 I have a 15' O'Day Hull No. 3015, Class No. 333 I got this info from a name plate I'm mounting a s
oil and water dont mix patman75 at 10:25am 11.01.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1195 Got a mighty YSM 12, 78 vintage and just blew a head gasket, so sea water in the crankcase. Im going
Cheap Boat Antifreeze funsail at 10:07am 11.01.13 Ask All Sailors 12/2391 It's time for winterizing and the price for RV/Boat antifreeze is getting very high. I have seen a m
Adler-Barbour Refrigerator Thermostat (1) cnardell at 10:07am 11.01.13 Mid-Size Boats 7/7575 Since I bought the Hunter 290 new in 2001, the refrigerator has been problematic, primarily due to t
best mouth horn?-Horatio Hornblower? Ward S at 9:39am 11.01.13 Parts Search 7/4679 At the Annapolis Boat Show earlier this month, Pam Wall of West Marine, showed and told of the Horat
Pressurized water to elegance head lillia28 at 5:51am 11.01.13 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/3938 I am considering upgrading my Mariner 28 to a Raritan Elegance electric head. The boat does not have

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ST4000 auto pilot Calif. Ted at 8:39am 06.28.23 There is no computer for an ST4000, it's all in the control head, what is sometimes called a "dumb"
Safe to start outboard while out of the water? Thaniel at 8:37am 06.28.23 Do you have any evidence, citations, experience, etc., to support this assertion? My outboard mot
Excess Solar Load LloydB at 8:36am 06.28.23 Run a dehumidifier for a couple of amps a day when you are not on the boat with a timer.
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Stu Jackson at 8:29am 06.28.23 test the transmission, see the prop turn, 60 seconds Do you have a cutlass bearing on your boat, J
Harbor 20 jssailem at 8:14am 06.28.23 If it attracts your attention sounds like it will be a fun boat. On any daysailer that is 25 years
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't JamesG161 at 8:06am 06.28.23 There that's it. She is at the top... With a new Thermostat, I hope :pray: A Tip from John to me
Hi guys, I have been trying to get the bolts out of my Hunter 27 anchor chain holder - I've tried heat, oil, a hammer and they won't budge. jssailem at 7:56am 06.28.23 What is the year of your 27 would help to know so you get better advice Spot on Dave. It is why
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't kappykaplan at 7:47am 06.28.23 Fingers crossed prayers said, as SV Hadley greets Poseidon, again. Great news! Looking forward to
Its funny Friday! (1) jviss at 7:46am 06.28.23 217345
Its funny Friday! jssailem at 7:41am 06.28.23 Rowan and Martin were a great team. Enjoyed the funny clip. It was a time when you could just tell a
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 7:28am 06.28.23 BOAT YOGA DAY Yesterday was a series of run around activities... Crawl down into the lazaret. Hold t
Outboard Motor Mount on arch ? 2004 Hunter 41 (1) kjretlaw at 7:23am 06.28.23 I have a 15hp on my arch it where I've kept the engine for years. leave the lift connected most of
Its funny Friday! Kermit at 7:09am 06.28.23
Excess Solar Load Timm R Oday25 at 7:08am 06.28.23 What I choose to do was install a small muffin ( computer ) fan in our hatch boards . It draws air o
MAST LEAKS & SPARTITE kappykaplan at 7:04am 06.28.23 Mast Boot Tape :plus: on mast boot tape!
MAST LEAKS & SPARTITE eherlihy at 6:45am 06.28.23 I bought the SparTite kit, then returned it. I decided that it was too expensive and complex for me.
LED Lights for 2007 Hunter 38 Cabin flightlead404 at 6:41am 06.28.23 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0797R11PZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
First time sailboat owner flightlead404 at 6:37am 06.28.23 Sailor speak for rotating the gland nut an eighth to quarter turn. Small increments till drop rate
Its funny Friday! Kermit at 6:37am 06.28.23 Now THAT'S funny. Thanks! Funny thing is, that actually happened with me. I took a cousin-in-law s
Excess Solar Load JBP-PA at 6:28am 06.28.23 On second thought, you could easily run a fan 24x7 without stressing your battery.

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