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I use antifreeze 50/50 for my M25XPB 2001, I have no issues with over heating. Last year I started t
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Need info if there is any "interchangeability" between mainsheet traveler brands. Have 1984 ODay 28
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cdells at 4:49pm 04.17.23
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Hello everyone, Just wanted to get some thoughts on what I need to do with this keel. The boat has
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My boat is located in the SF bay area (Alameda) any one recomend an engine replacement person
Valerio at 4:00pm 04.17.23
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i just replace the fluoresent T5 neon tubes with leds. but now after a few hours of working time is
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jingly sound from my m25 when i put it ino forward
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2005 H36 with Yanmar 3YM30. I am considering a folding prop and have a fact question and an opinion
Bradv at 1:27pm 04.17.23
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I'm interested in installing an ELECTRIC tankless water heater in my 1986 Hunter 31. I'm at dock ev
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Hello everyone. Im new to sailing and I bought a 16" Sunbird fall of last year. I'm looking to mount
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I just bought a 2005 170. I used to sail sunfish as a kid and was pretty good at it, but I'm a littl
Eric S. at 9:57am 04.17.23
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Hi, I'm looking at engine options for my Hunter 146 (2005 model). I'm not sure about the proper shaf
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So examining my motor for identification the only numbers I found were "2T-3" where I expected it to
Project_Mayhem at 8:48am 04.17.23
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I found what I believe is a hurricane damaged 2004 Beneteau 311 who's current bid is $15. From the p
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my 26s didn't come with Jib sheets and she was really pulling toward the wind the other day at 12 to
SailMaster at 6:31am 04.17.23
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While trying to pick up our vessel from a boat yard visit I attempted a start and I assume we are de
NYSail at 6:28am 04.17.23
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So I have two jabsco quiet flush heads. For the past 7 years never had a problem. I did a gasket cha
Davidasailor26 at 5:58pm 04.16.23
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Every year or two I disassemble my winches, clean the gears with mineral spirits, and reassemble the
McPhee at 5:49pm 04.16.23
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My Hunter 33 has older Raymarine instruments for speed and depth (ST60, I believe), with no wind tra

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Beneteau 34 Any owners out there?
SycloneDriver at 2:13pm 07.12.25
I just spotted a 34 or 37 locally, location withheld. I hope it doesn't come up for sale soon, if
Survey before insurance will renew?
dLj at 1:55pm 07.12.25
Progressive appears to have undertaken a marketing plan to grab a bigger share of the recreational
Possible Transmission Oil Leak at Shift Lever - Kanzaki KM2P   (2)
Ralph Johnstone at 1:52pm 07.12.25
Had to ask before I run, "What happened to the two bolts ?" l exploded view (the KM2P drawing) " 2
Head filling with water while I'm away
travelinreid at 1:29pm 07.12.25
Since it fills up in such a short period of time, I would disconnect the hose from the seacock and
Possible Transmission Oil Leak at Shift Lever - Kanzaki KM2P   (3)
testingthewaters91 at 12:59pm 07.12.25
Just to further complicate matters, here's and exploded view from the 2002 Yanmar service manual bu
Head filling with water while I'm away
JoeWhite at 12:55pm 07.12.25
Since it fills up in such a short period of time, I would disconnect the hose from the seacock and
Possible Transmission Oil Leak at Shift Lever - Kanzaki KM2P   (5)
testingthewaters91 at 12:46pm 07.12.25
Hey everyone, I went back to the boat today and took some high-resolution photos, as requested. The
New O'day 192
Sailingflutist at 12:14pm 07.12.25
Do you know if you have a Dwyer or a z-spar mast? Basically, halyards outside mast is a Dwyer and ha
New O'day 192
Sailingflutist at 12:11pm 07.12.25
The other day I was searching for stay tension guidelines. I do such searches not limited to one sit
Survey before insurance will renew?
thinwater at 11:58am 07.12.25
https://forums.sailboatowners.com/members/thinwater.103071/report thinwater, Your section C and se
Possible Transmission Oil Leak at Shift Lever - Kanzaki KM2P
dlochner at 11:53am 07.12.25
The alignment of the cam, labeled "shifter" in Ralph's diagram is critical. If it is misaligned the
Survey before insurance will renew?
dlochner at 11:47am 07.12.25
If you were your insurer, wouldn't you want a survey occasionally, on a boat that hadn't (apparentl
Possible Transmission Oil Leak at Shift Lever - Kanzaki KM2P
Ralph Johnstone at 11:43am 07.12.25
Just a note here but the parts catalogue exploded diag. labelled as a KM2C is quite different form t
Possible Transmission Oil Leak at Shift Lever - Kanzaki KM2P   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 11:29am 07.12.25
Just to further complicate matters, here's and exploded view from the 2002 Yanmar service manual but
Possible Transmission Oil Leak at Shift Lever - Kanzaki KM2P   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 11:05am 07.12.25
Ah Crap, Seems that Yanmar did not include xmissions in their earlier parts catalogues. I was only
Catalina 22 New Design - Dinette Table Size?   (1)
chipmonger at 11:05am 07.12.25
I received measurements from someone with a New Design C22. I have tried these out yet but wanted t
Possible Transmission Oil Leak at Shift Lever - Kanzaki KM2P   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 10:31am 07.12.25
Any chance to get a couple of razor sharp, high def. photos of your lever arm to be sure of exactl
Survey before insurance will renew?
capta at 10:19am 07.12.25
If you were your insurer, wouldn't you want a survey occasionally, on a boat that hadn't (apparently
Yanmar Post General Info from Practical Sailor
Ralph Johnstone at 10:15am 07.12.25
So NOW you tell me after 27 years. Always wondered how those things worked :rolleyes: .
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