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Water pump tlepard at 4:21pm 08.21.13 Ask All Sailors 6/1535 I have a Nonsuch 30 1981 with Paloma Water Heater and pressure freshwater system. Over the last thre
Which Kyocera panel? Jared1048 at 4:12pm 08.21.13 Ask All Sailors 12/2524 Hello! I've heard many good things about Kyocera and decided to go with them. Kyocera KD140SX-
yanmar cooling question bryan crites at 1:26pm 08.21.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1829 my 3gmf yanmar engine is overheating. just replaced the raw water cooling pump , plenty of flow out
Sliding Entry Hatch Repair/Replacement JaySauls at 1:24pm 08.21.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/5650 Anyone have any links/contacts for replacing/repairing entry hatches? The one on my 1970 24' Magrego
Ice Box Conversion Bedouin at 11:51am 08.21.13 Mid-Size Boats 5/2037 Once more while I'm at it... Could anyone recommend a good ice box-to-fridge conversion kit? In my
check valve for 270 hot water heater dandydon77 at 10:53am 08.21.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/2243 I need info on the check valve for the 270 hot water heater. Why is it necessary? Where can I get th
H26 Compression post problem Derf123 at 10:06am 08.21.13 Smaller Boats 14/2124 H26 Compression post problem - help please Well, I figured it would be an easy job of sealing the c
Hobie? rgranger at 9:42am 08.21.13 Forum Help (Site Talk) 6/4699 I recently noticed that Hobies are not listed in the Brand Specific forum. The reason I noticed is
91 Hunter 42 Passage Wood Finish brian3820 at 8:55am 08.21.13 Big Boats 9/2308 Hello All, Hope everyone is having a great 2013 season. My question is simple. I have just purch
WARNING - Lewmar Winches Please Inspect (5) Maine Sail at 8:32am 08.21.13 Ask All Sailors 34/12048 Hi All, I recently came across an issue with a set of Lewmar Ocean Series self tailing winches that
Got to love the Gulf Islands (3) Lost Parent at 8:23am 08.21.13 Ask All Sailors 0/971 67818.vB 67819.vB 67820.vB
reinstall pull rope spring on evinrude (3) newsailor72 at 8:12am 08.21.13 Engines and Propulsion 2/1744 engine is a 1981 2 hp evinrude. when I removed the engine cover, the pull rope spring came off. It
Y-Valve on a 306? Bedouin at 7:59am 08.21.13 Mid-Size Boats 0/742 Hello again! So, based on the manuals I take it that only the international version of the 306 come
Battery brand choice IanJ at 7:58am 08.21.13 Mid-Size Boats 2/934 Ok, heres the biggie. I need to replace my battery bank, which up to now has been two Costco Deep C
Drivetrain coupling shaft problem ? (1) Delawaredave at 7:55am 08.21.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1345 1982 Hunter 27. Yanmar 1GM. Newbie. All seemingly stock. The pin fell out on the shaft couplin
1967 Tempest single-handed cbyl at 7:50am 08.21.13 Ask An Oday Owner 10/1879 Is there a way to configure a 1967 Tempest for single-handed sailing?
Prop in gear or neutral when sailing? Genkigary at 7:34am 08.21.13 Mid-Size Boats 5/1679 Up to now I've been sailing with the trans in neutral. Just read a post saying the transmission need
When Boats Get Too Close Catketch at 7:26am 08.21.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/2233 I just came across this video on YouTube (not really a video...just a collection of stills strung to
Big wheel or little wheel? Benny17441 at 7:18am 08.21.13 Ask All Sailors 18/5242 Some time ago sailors used to look for small wheels to open up the space around the cockpit, especia
Non Skid gary at 6:51am 08.21.13 Smaller Boats 7/1535 I am hoping to re-do the non skid areas on my deck and am looking for opinions. I have done a fair

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2008 B43 Traveller Issue Dave9854 at 6:12am 05.21.23 Thank you all for the insight.
Buying new flares this year? smokey73 at 5:38am 05.21.23 Interesting discussion. I carry an electronic flare plus hand held and 12 gauge flares in a hard box
What used to be here? Vent in head. jviss at 5:13am 05.21.23 A heater?
Buying new flares this year? jviss at 4:55am 05.21.23 Just a heads up..... Before you go to a marine store or order on-line from one, check out the pric
Beneteau USA Benny Mike at 4:52am 05.21.23 Last I heard (after the Marion plant closure) their spare parts division was still operating there.
2008 B43 Traveller Issue Benny Mike at 4:47am 05.21.23 I have a 2009 40 and I am starting to get a few leaks on the topside. I took one of my railings off
Problems with early 310s (1) 2 OLD PIRATES at 4:43am 05.21.23 This is the one I made for my boat.
Buying new flares this year? dLj at 4:30am 05.21.23 but if you know to light a flare off because you can see someone they can see you as well. This do
autopilot install on an H280 Panera at 4:25am 05.21.23 For R Higgins, we are trying to install an autopilot on our Hunter 280 and having trouble getting th
1990 C&C 30 MkII halyard replacement, ISSUES! Apex at 4:12am 05.21.23 replaced mine last year with dyneema core. No issues with jamming. Could it be the taper of a spli
I was so close ... jviss at 4:04am 05.21.23 I would unscrew the cleat.
Building the Ultimate Potting Bench jviss at 3:53am 05.21.23 Interesting, I would think you'd leave cedar bare. And yes, those plans are such that you could bui
What used to be here? Vent in head. Walsh0575 at 3:31am 05.21.23 Greg - good thinking but no, the boat has always had a plumbed marine toilet with holding tank. I sh
Want to Buy Hunter 30' - 33' 1988 to 1996 kappykaplan at 3:29am 05.21.23 Congratulations on your new-to-you boat! :beer:
Swing Keel Rebuild shemandr at 2:55am 05.21.23 Beautiful job!
Buying new flares this year? Davidasailor26 at 2:43am 05.21.23
45' mast for Buchan 37 Sailing_Victoria at 11:37pm 05.20.23 I'm going to recycle my old mast pieces. There are 3 chunks with different lengths. Should I just cu
Buying new flares this year? MikeHoncho at 10:27pm 05.20.23 I considered that solution, but the electronic "flares" are really "LOCATE" devices with a range of
Buying new flares this year? Dalliance at 9:39pm 05.20.23 I switched to the Coast Guard approved electronic flare last year. For me, basically just day saili
Engine Alinement (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:36pm 05.20.23 I prefer Special K to Cornflakes and I use milk. LOL You certainly seem to have a refined palate.

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