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Stern exhaust fitting (3) Scott T-Bird at 6:28am 04.29.13 Ask All Sailors 4/908 I'm increasing the diameter of my exhaust from 1-34" to 2" for our re-power. I purchased this Vetus
GZ files temporel at 6:00am 04.29.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/640 Hi, I'm looking for the GZ files for a H34 Sloop 1985. I tried to ask my question on the Hunter Ma
liner/ Hull Separation on V25 Tsatzsue at 4:48am 04.29.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/879 I decided it was a good weekend to thouroughly clean and disinfect the inside of the hull under the
Those little fuel return hoses... weinie at 3:55am 04.29.13 Engines and Propulsion 6/2749 on universal diesels. Where does one find those things? Or a suitable replacement? I replaced m
Universal m4-30 engine mdrayburn at 1:17am 04.29.13 Engines and Propulsion 6/1995 The fresh water pump has gone on on my universal m4-30 engine. I know it's a Kubota Y 850 block, bu
Uuiversal engines mdrayburn at 1:05am 04.29.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/2170 The bearing in my fresh water pump on my Universal m4-30 engine has gone out. I know that is a Kub
Removing non-slip deck paint jag22 at 12:55am 04.29.13 Catalina 22 3/2624 Hi all, greetings from the UK. I recently read a thread on here where a guy had worked hard to re
2 windllass questions H36 with Simpson Lawrence windlass PKFK at 9:27pm 04.28.13 Big Boats 11/2130 I have 2 questions about the windlass on my 2007 H36. The "manual" from Simpson Lawrence is a joke
Cracked in ward opening perspex window Akapeterc at 8:01pm 04.28.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/563 I just discovered a crack in the corner of the Perspex inward opening port hole above the galley on
Deck painting Gunslinger33 at 7:43pm 04.28.13 Ask All Sailors 8/1897 Will be painting my deck and cabin top this spring. Read about an owner who used Benjamin-Moore ena
Cockpit drains CCrane2299 at 7:29pm 04.28.13 Catalina 22 10/3178 After launching and hauling it back out due to a leaking brass fitting, I've been thinking... I have
A different anchor question Ken Cross at 6:47pm 04.28.13 Ask All Sailors 16/2393 I notice most anchors are sold by boat length. It seems to me that windage and weight may be of more
Window coverings & bedding options Seacoast1 at 6:22pm 04.28.13 Mid-Size Boats 8/1364 Trying to figure out how to hang window coverings. There are "knobs" above ' below the windows but n
Yanmar packaged impeller "misc parts" smokey73 at 6:03pm 04.28.13 Engines and Propulsion 3/1198 I am replacing the impeller on my new to me Hutner 40.5 with a Yanmar 4JH(2)E. The Yanmar packaged
P36 port leaks ebellamyii at 5:51pm 04.28.13 Pearson 3/1583 Looking into purchasing a 1987 P36. There was some discoloration around a couple of ports. Has any
Noisy Pipes Sailgunner at 4:59pm 04.28.13 Ask All Sailors 7/1223 I must be getting air in my water lines because I am getting a vibration in the lines when the water
Packing info for 1990 Hunter 30 Ron-Anne at 4:46pm 04.28.13 Mid-Size Boats 0/843 FYI Just got back from the boat and had to remove the packing, bent strut and other problems, anyway
exhaust modification? rbrtnaylor at 4:42pm 04.28.13 Big Boats 4/1179 Hello all, Thanks in advance for your input. I recently installed a new Yanmar 3YM30 in my new to me
Java - finally home Jim Seamans at 4:41pm 04.28.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1135 Greeting All, Well after a 3200nm trip down east coast and to the Bahamas and back, we are tired.
FREE 1975 Hunter 25 (3) Stilettobob at 4:38pm 04.28.13 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 0/1934 Here's the deal. This boat is owned by a family member. They just want it off the property. The boa

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Mainsail "slug" keeper HMT2 at 12:38pm 07.10.22 Might look at a mast gate. https://mastgates.com I am unfamiliar with the Hunter 26 mast arrangement
Sailing and restoring #9874 (2) AaronD at 12:35pm 07.10.22 A little beauty on the stern rail207149 Time: 20 minutes Cost: $0 Protip: Heat-shrink the zip-tie
Identification Help Davidasailor26 at 12:26pm 07.10.22 Similar hull shape to a Lightning, but Lightnings have enclosed forepeaks and a slightly harder chin
Sailing and restoring #9874 (2) AaronD at 12:18pm 07.10.22 Silks My daughter's birthday present this spring was a set of aerial silks, and I got major Dad poi
Sailing and restoring #9874 (1) AaronD at 12:12pm 07.10.22 Customs I lived in Vancouver for a year, and still have friends there, so I've crossed the border m
Sailing and restoring #9874 (7) AaronD at 12:02pm 07.10.22 San Juans 2022 This time with a brief excursion to Canada, and 2 days on Lopez with friends. 11 day
37C: Winter haulout or bubbler? (1) SycloneDriver at 11:53am 07.10.22 I used to pull my San Juan 7.7m out every fall. I had a trailer with pads and bunks that could be l
Re-constituting 3M 4200 Tedd at 11:33am 07.10.22 Thanks, @thinwater . Yes, I'm pretty sure this tube is at least two years old. But when I replace it
Raritan PH Tiny Drip dlochner at 11:22am 07.10.22 There is a rubber seal under the "Flush/Dry" cover. Over time this seal begins to fail and water dri
I did a bad thing. Dipstick tube help. (1) SycloneDriver at 11:22am 07.10.22 This is the oil extraction device I suggest. I've used two other smaller units and I like this one
Re-constituting 3M 4200 thinwater at 11:17am 07.10.22 Nope, done. It is not drying , it is curing. For future reference, it keeps a lot longer if you sea
Macgregor 25 Main Sail Replacement stickinthemud57 at 11:07am 07.10.22 I have also used Sail Warehouse and been happy with what they provided. Turns out that Mike Lipari,
I did a bad thing. Dipstick tube help. SycloneDriver at 11:05am 07.10.22 I bet the dipstick tube is removable, it is on my Yanmar. First it would try using a piece of baili
Re-constituting 3M 4200 kappykaplan at 10:48am 07.10.22 Not that I'm aware of.
What Changes are happening in Your neighborhood? jssailem at 10:48am 07.10.22 I BELIEVE IN BOATS. I find solace and peace when I am on a boat. I care, nuture, and ask the boat t
Help! capta at 10:42am 07.10.22 @capta You have a sleeve specifically for your mast to sleeve it together. Selden masts are desig
I did a bad thing. Dipstick tube help. jssailem at 10:40am 07.10.22 The glue trick might work. Kind of depends where the plastic has lodged. I have had luck with a 10
Simple Engine Maintenance Log Sailing Adrift at 10:36am 07.10.22 Hi I haven't used this spreadsheet for that purpose, but I think a history log is a sensible addi
I did a bad thing. Dipstick tube help. Don S/V ILLusion at 10:32am 07.10.22 Trick Audi mechanic taught me for cars which rely on extraction method to change lube oil. Found a
Replacement Parts BigEasy at 10:22am 07.10.22 Yes, but no return call yet. Suggest you contact Annapolis Yacht Sales(Beneteau Dealer). They

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