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Stern exhaust fitting (3) Scott T-Bird at 6:28am 04.29.13 Ask All Sailors 4/942 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 0/659 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 4/954 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 6/2953 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 6/2319 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 6/2431 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 3/2902 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 11/2347 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 0/585 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 8/1968 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 10/3586 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 16/2487 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 8/1515 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 3/1278 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 3/1734 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 7/1275 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 0/884 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 4/1337 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 3/1160 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 0/2044 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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Persistent Fresh Water Leak Terry Cox at 4:48pm 02.10.23 The 1991 original water system on our boat still does the job of delivering fresh water whenever we
Persistent Fresh Water Leak (1) dlochner at 3:28pm 02.10.23 Hello , In our cat there were hose connectors in places you can't reach ... i ript it all out an
Persistent Fresh Water Leak JoeWhite at 3:02pm 02.10.23 I had a leak on my boat when I purchased it new in 2005. Water would accumulate only when the fresh
On a 41DS (2007) : Can't get access to water tank watercolours at 1:03pm 02.10.23 Thank you for the help I pulled the gauge on the tank and just slid the float up and down. It moved
How to get under the windshield visor/eyebrow on a 41DS watercolours at 12:59pm 02.10.23
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ???? dlochner at 12:52pm 02.10.23 The B&G blue tooth mushrooms are pretty powerful. I have one for the remote on the AP. It is mounted
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ???? Scott T-Bird at 12:39pm 02.10.23 @Cederholm , I bought the Defender 2 display package with wireless wind sensor late last season and
Vhf splitter for ais transceiver dlochner at 12:37pm 02.10.23 Hi, My boat came with a Vesper XB8000 AIS transponder, Standard Horizon VHF radio, single VHF ante
Vhf splitter for ais transceiver BarryL at 12:27pm 02.10.23 Hi, My boat came with a Vesper XB8000 AIS transponder, Standard Horizon VHF radio, single VHF anten
Prop seal change on Honda BF50A tcwest at 12:07pm 02.10.23 I know this is an old thread but i have a 1997 BF50A, with somewhat of a similar issue. I changed my
BeneteauOwners.com to close this month BigEasy at 11:28am 02.10.23 I suspect the problem is not with the forum discussion (as Phil said that part will live on), but s
Meet your new Forum Administrator Scott T-Bird at 11:12am 02.10.23 I'm happy that such a thoughtful choice in Dave was made for Admin. I only participate in one forum
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:54am 02.10.23 Then I saw and felt it. Pit corrosion. Miserable rotten break :banghead:. This is something I ha
I have come to the conclusion kappykaplan at 10:44am 02.10.23 I know. I was young once. We all were! :beer:
I have come to the conclusion thinwater at 10:44am 02.10.23 It's probably like driving a car. At some point, age catches up with you, but until fairly advanced
To boot or not to boot...turnbuckles bmorr at 10:33am 02.10.23 Those covers also serve to keep the turn buckles aligned so when putting up the mast you don't have
Spades &. Quick Connect terminals Parsons at 10:15am 02.10.23 Thanks @Maine Sail - good to see you writing again and sharing your knowledge. I am not an electr
1998 Foutaine Pajot Athena catamaran Scott T-Bird at 10:12am 02.10.23 The biggest issue is getting the diameters right. Line tends to stretch and thin out and sometimes
I have come to the conclusion stickinthemud57 at 10:11am 02.10.23
Newbie installing a new thru hull transducer Scott T-Bird at 9:58am 02.10.23 If you haven't already, be sure to verify that your new transducer has the same diameter as the hole

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