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Rudder Issue burkedavid699-boat at 6:59pm 08.08.13 Sirius 21/22 3/4004 I am guessing that the rudder that came with the boat is original. It is a swing rudder and if the b
Reposition of waste deck fitting // Kracor tanks ybrad at 4:59pm 08.08.13 Big Boats 0/1008
O'Day 222: Trinkka at 4:40pm 08.08.13 Day Sailers 4/2256 http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/boa/3980562119.html My friend Wayne just sent me this posting yes
fluxgate location Phil McCall at 3:17pm 08.08.13 Big Boats 9/2034 Where is the most common place to install a fluxgate compass for autopilot on a Hunter 34 ? Thx
How to unfreeze a diesel SailMaster at 3:03pm 08.08.13 Engines and Propulsion 23/10023 Hi guys, We have a situation where rainwater filled our bilge and got to the bottom of the motor. T
Perkins 4.154 dipstick gettinthere at 1:06pm 08.08.13 Engines and Propulsion 3/1908 Help! The last 2" of my oil dipstick broke off in the tube. I don't think the broken part can get i
We made the local news paper! Links inside (1) Jared1048 at 12:03pm 08.08.13 Mid-Size Boats 7/1606 http://seattletimes.com/html/picturethis/2021534504_promnightattheduckdodge.html It was at our lo
V birth O25 Hydro Therapy at 11:14am 08.08.13 Day Sailers 5/1165 I have a 1980 O22. My wife and I have spent a few overnight era on it. The V birth is a bit small fo
hot wireable? Jared1048 at 11:08am 08.08.13 Mid-Size Boats 7/1499 My starter doesnt kick off every time I press the starter button and am traveling to warmer climates
Battens for a Hunter 216 look2Orion at 10:53am 08.08.13 Smaller Boats 3/1558 I just bought a used 216 (2003). It came without battens. I got the lengths from a 2008 owners man
Bulkhead Squeak Mick143 at 10:37am 08.08.13 Big Boats 3/1306 Please help, this squeak is driving me crazy. While sailing or on the mooring my 28 ft O'Day sounds
Warning.....Rutgerson Blocks artboas at 9:48am 08.08.13 Big Boats 50/14402 As it is known, I post here frequently re: various topics. My boat is a Hunter 49, which is always
Anchor, anchor roller (6) walt at 9:48am 08.08.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1581 My 26S lives in Lake Havasu and I just visited it last weekend, worked mostly on the anchor stuff. N
Aransas Bay amry69 at 9:27am 08.08.13 Smaller Boats 3/1486 Planning a trip to Aransas Bay, TX for Thanksgiving. May also do some quick short trips in the area
boat cleaning supplies bffatcat at 8:28am 08.08.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1391 for years I used any old scouring powder on my deck and topsides but after a recent a awlgrip job I
Folding steering wheel Genkigary at 8:23am 08.08.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/3098 Has any one installed Lewmar's folding wheel? Looking to get a little more room in the cockpit. '87
Where to put holding tank on a 1976 30 seanreid71 at 7:48am 08.08.13 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1490 All, I recently purchased a 76 Hunter 30 and it still has direct pump out. I know that this is not
Spreader Lights Suggestion Cape Dory 27 Chesapeake Bob at 6:19am 08.08.13 Ask All Sailors 8/2300 A friend of mine is re-wiring his mast and is considering installing spreader lights. His mast is do
help a new owner ginny7777 at 9:10pm 08.07.13 AMF 1/6259 I bought a very used '86 puffer off of craigslist. I need to replace the rigging and lines. I as
Jacksonville to Tybee Island/Savannah toddorts at 7:53pm 08.07.13 Destinations 14/14079 I'm buying a boat just south of Jacksonville that's in a slip at the Green Cove Springs Marina. Plan

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The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition Scott T-Bird at 9:54am 05.22.23 Amen! I assumed there was a tongue-in-cheek!
Sidewall fabric upgrade nramsey at 9:53am 05.22.23 Ours was pretty dingy and, where it was behind furniture, mildew smelling. We ripped it all out, in
Puget Sound Chain Plate Replacement Recommendations? Hello Below at 9:49am 05.22.23 Quite likely you have already searched this forum but if not it is probably worthy of a try. No que
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:45am 05.22.23 Perhaps you have heard of this new invention called a photovoltaic cell? They can be grouped togeth
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition jviss at 9:43am 05.22.23 I can't find any logic in not having a properly wired and protected float switch that is "always on
Possible SmartPlug problem Don S/V ILLusion at 9:43am 05.22.23 You definitely have a resistive connection, either the male plug or in the female receptacle. As you
Slow sump pump with backflow Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:42am 05.22.23 What made you decide to replace your toilet pump with a sump pump instead of a new toilet pump? Loo
Possible SmartPlug problem dlochner at 9:42am 05.22.23 While washing the boat I touched my SmartPlug and found it really hot. I unplugged it and found it
Puget Sound Chain Plate Replacement Recommendations? jviss at 9:40am 05.22.23 No water ingress, no corrosion. On a boat there is no such thing as "no water ingress." Even with
Seaward S-600 water heater possible leak sailcapt340 at 9:38am 05.22.23 They are that expensive now. Its been stated already, But you need to look more closely at the barb
Puget Sound Chain Plate Replacement Recommendations? DirtyScoobie at 9:37am 05.22.23 Ok.. That is a horse of a different color. Try Your Boat Shop in Everett Marina. Specifically, Pete
Puget Sound Chain Plate Replacement Recommendations? DirtyScoobie at 9:36am 05.22.23 Both Anacortes and Port Townsend are well known for availability of services. Port Townsend Shipwri
New 170 sailor dlochner at 9:35am 05.22.23 To repair the cracks, you might try West System G-Flex thickened epoxy or one of the other G-Flex ep
Seaward S-600 water heater possible leak jonelli at 9:34am 05.22.23 Anybody have an idea if these KUUMA water heaters fit in our same spot? Seems they are 5/8" talle
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition jviss at 9:34am 05.22.23 Somebody should come up with an idea where there is something that automatically keeps a charge on
Puget Sound Chain Plate Replacement Recommendations? DirtyScoobie at 9:34am 05.22.23 Thanks for that, the letter from IP Ancestry is interesting. So, I'm curious, how could previous "
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition Scott T-Bird at 9:34am 05.22.23 I never understood the logic of this, and have never heard a compelling reason for it. The only r
Puget Sound Chain Plate Replacement Recommendations? jssailem at 9:33am 05.22.23 Ok.. That is a horse of a different color. Try Your Boat Shop in Everett Marina. Specifically, Pete
Engine Alinement jviss at 9:30am 05.22.23 I cannot stress this enough! It's giving me fits. :) Clue number one: the shaft was bent. Check
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition dlochner at 9:29am 05.22.23 Somebody should come up with an idea where there is something that automatically keeps a charge on

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