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Jabsco Head Replacement for B381 Lee Hadjiosif at 7:59pm 09.20.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/878 I would like to replace my compact Jabsco head with the larger model but based on my measurements, i
engine placement teko at 5:20pm 09.20.13 Yamaha 0/1287 I am thinking of buying a Yamaha 33. I understand there were two different positions for the engine.
An ocean-going S2! bugbitten at 1:12pm 09.20.13 S2 0/1226 It seems we get asked fairly regularly if it's reasonable to want to take an S2 offshore. I was read
Switching to LED Dan DeNeal at 10:37am 09.20.13 S2 5/1973 Hello, I just picked up a 1980 S2 7.3 and the mast lights don't work. While I am replacing them I f
Winter Cover shozbot at 9:27am 09.20.13 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1154 I'm in the market for a winter cover for my O'Day 28 that I keep in CT and am trying to figure out h
Varnish Removal? Hydro Therapy at 9:13am 09.20.13 Ask An Oday Owner 2/837 I have several spots on top of the cabin near the wood rails and sliding hatch that have varnish dro
Head Gasket replacnent FOB at 8:12am 09.20.13 Catalina 30 7/3028 Hey everyone. I need to replace my head gasket as I'm loosing coolant and getting white smoke out
torque on keelbolts heluse at 7:46am 09.20.13 Catalina 309 Group Forum 0/1580 I recently hauled out my 1983 Catalina 30 and replaced the nuts on my keelbolts On recommedation fro
Yam 25 Mk II Boom alturaam at 7:18am 09.20.13 Yamaha 22/7199 Hi folks, I will be replacing the sails on my Yamaha 25 Mk II as the main is baggy and blown. Same
Bowthruster problem carlager at 7:12am 09.20.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1662 We have a Lewnar 185tt bowthruster in our Beneteau Oceanis 36cc. The thrust has suddenly become poor
Any guesses where h34 leak is coming from (1) PGIJon at 6:56am 09.20.13 Big Boats 28/4240 After being away a few weeks and encountering lots of rain (welcome to Florida in the summer) I foun
FAA's Survival Video Educational Programs PGIJon at 6:38am 09.20.13 Ask All Sailors 0/1099 Also being a pilot, I ran across the following Educational Videos from the FAA. I haven't watched t
Foot-block (1) ole sloth at 4:45am 09.20.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1513 Hi All I need some help to identify this Foot block W/lock it is placed on a Beneteau 461 Year 1998
irwin fuse panel arelic1949 at 7:57pm 09.19.13 Irwin 0/3417 need old flat blade-style screw in fuse holder. flat style ONLY. thanks<.>
Proper forestay for hank on jib chinesebandit at 6:29pm 09.19.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/4749 Hello, I'm a novice who's been lurking around here for a couple of years. This site has already bee
H 37 Cutter Water Tanks lingerfeltja at 5:56pm 09.19.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1033 The tanks on my recently purchased H37 Cutter are leaking. They are the original tanks. What is my
Do I need water ballast? Triple Point at 5:32pm 09.19.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1336 As I continue the restoration project on my 1972, 22' Macgregor and learn more about the boat I'm w
Swing Keel Measurements ncbyrdman at 4:04pm 09.19.13 Catalina 22 4/1737 I got my hanger bolts out and dropped the front of the keel, only to find that the keel is rusted ba
1990 Hunter 28 rudder problems nautikal at 4:01pm 09.19.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/2106 My Hunter 28 has been suffering from a lower loose bearing problem. Now I am beginning to find out t
Yanmar YSM8 looking for a used motor azscoutn at 3:52pm 09.19.13 Other Sailboats 1/3626 I have been looking for weeks on the internet looking for a used in good working order a Yanmar YSM8

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Wood stain or varnish MikeHoncho at 9:45pm 05.29.23 Sand it all off. Multiple coats of de-waxed blonde shellac then varnish. Make sure to use de-waxed
O'day 28 Head Finished (2) Ralph Johnstone at 9:06pm 05.29.23 Very nice install. Particularly like the tubing leading away from the vacuum breaker vent before it
Adding a 2nd winch and more zinahewitt at 8:34pm 05.29.23 Spinnaker sheets should go as far back as possible. A BLOCK (don't call them pulley's, please) clip
Adding a 2nd winch and more zinahewitt at 8:32pm 05.29.23 The pad in Photo 2 is for a turning block. In order to get a better feed to the winch, the jib shee
Memorial Day -- Redux Mikem at 8:13pm 05.29.23 Stand for the flag, kneel for the fallen.
Helm vibration, Hunter 36e Ralph Johnstone at 8:09pm 05.29.23 My question is what is a normal amount of vibration at the helm on this Sailboat? Shouldn't be an
engine leak antifreeze Ken13559 at 7:59pm 05.29.23 Could leak be from the weep hole under the FCW Pump? Position a mirror under pump to see. That's whe
Help finding a windlass for a new install on 2005 Hunter 33 (2) Ralph Johnstone at 7:58pm 05.29.23 If you're handy with a myriad of tools, you can fabricate this setup : irst shot a 2005 Hunter 33 ?
O'day 28 Needs a New Transducer (Airmar P79?) twodzusfittings at 7:39pm 05.29.23 Have you thought about installing one that shoots through the hull, eliminating any holes. This year
Memorial Day -- Redux Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:33pm 05.29.23 As Memorial Day comes to an end I think it's ok to move to a lighter story of soldiers who survived
engine leak antifreeze Ralph Johnstone at 7:30pm 05.29.23 coolant leak drip from bottom of engine port side That may be where it drips from but it's not li
Marine Toilet Question (1) Ralph Johnstone at 7:19pm 05.29.23 Of course, you can always use your hand, and then wash your hand after every poop, if you're worrie
Memorial Day -- Redux Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:15pm 05.29.23 Thanks so much for reviving that thread, Jim!
Hunter 23.5 anchor locker size Rick Webb at 7:05pm 05.29.23 I'd have to get to the boat to measure. I have a fortress and it fits in the locker it does not how
Yanmar 3GM30F light blue smoke when cruising Ralph Johnstone at 6:59pm 05.29.23 and am now noticing some diesel leaking from the forward starboard engine mount (it seems to be com
What is this? I'm a nube, sort of. It was laying in a 21' sailboat I purchased. stickinthemud57 at 6:55pm 05.29.23 What kind of boat are we talking about? Lifting bridles like the one pictured are generally for din
What is this? I'm a nube, sort of. It was laying in a 21' sailboat I purchased. PaulK at 6:45pm 05.29.23 What kind of boat are we talking about? Lifting bridles like the one pictured are generally for ding
Help finding a windlass for a new install on 2005 Hunter 33 Hello Below at 6:39pm 05.29.23 I touched base with Lewmar a few years back about the windlass on my 2012 Hunter e33. I could not te
Need details about this boat PaulK at 6:30pm 05.29.23 Just got one of these in for a PHRF rating. The ones built in the US are called Glassline 22's, but
Main track insert question DanMaine at 6:26pm 05.29.23 10" higher for the sailcover never bothered me. If you do fit some sort of gate, make sure it is ea

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