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Those little fuel return hoses... weinie at 3:55am 04.29.13 Engines and Propulsion 6/3042 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 6/2385 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 6/2493 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 3/2982 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 11/2489 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 0/605 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 8/2012 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 10/3763 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 16/2533 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 8/1571 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 3/1298 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 3/1762 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 7/1297 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 0/905 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 4/1381 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 3/1171 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 0/2075 Here's the deal. This boat is owned by a family member. They just want it off the property. The boa
H336 forestay adjustment - mast rake -B&R curtdo at 4:12pm 04.28.13 Mid-Size Boats 7/2072 I recently measured the prebend and rake in my 336 mast. Per some other posts on this board, I thin
Might be moving up DAVA390 at 3:10pm 04.28.13 Ask All Sailors 12/2253 After 3 yrs in outr first boat (P18), we might be moving up. I`ve had my eye on2 p23`s in our marina
lazy macerator iwillmott at 2:31pm 04.28.13 Big Boats 9/1804 Has anyone with a 40.5 had problems with the macerator priming? I have replaced mine but even the ne

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Can't get sanitation hose off diptube Terry Cox at 5:32pm 04.25.23 Before I would do any drastic measures, such as cutting, I would place a channel lock style pliers
Can't get sanitation hose off diptube Leeward Rail at 5:06pm 04.25.23 Cut thorough the black threaded nipple. They are cheap. Then you can unscrew the nipple from the h
Advice for a Solo Sailor? jviss at 5:06pm 04.25.23 I always wear an auto inflating life jacket when I am solo sailing, even in calm weather. I don't
1993 Catalina 18" Battery? rpwillia at 5:00pm 04.25.23 24 is the smallest standard size and a gel battery is nice to have. Your best bet is to figure out a
Advice for a Solo Sailor? smokey73 at 4:59pm 04.25.23 I always wear an auto inflating life jacket when I am solo sailing, even in calm weather. I don't a
Racor filters on months and year plus backorder? jssailem at 4:55pm 04.25.23 A bit of an upgrade RACOR 500. Filters are about $10-15. Easy to find (used in trucking industry).
Advice for a Solo Sailor? kappykaplan at 4:49pm 04.25.23 Sorry, no recommendations.
Overloaded our electric system. kappykaplan at 4:48pm 04.25.23 Thanks for the clarification. No worries. :beer:
Overloaded our electric system. smokey73 at 4:46pm 04.25.23 Breaker within 10 ft of where shore power enters. Thanks for the clarification. I have these 2 P
Lewmar Hatch Gasket Installation jssailem at 4:46pm 04.25.23 Nice work Big Easy. A two person job unless your a clever Cajun. :biggrin:
Advice for a Solo Sailor? jviss at 4:44pm 04.25.23 I'm looking into float plan apps for Android. Any recommendations? The USCG has an app with a floa
Advice for a Solo Sailor? kappykaplan at 4:36pm 04.25.23 most definitely single sailor or not if no one knows where and when you should be somewhere no one
Advice for a Solo Sailor? Dil at 4:35pm 04.25.23 File a float plan so folks know where you're headed. most definitely single sailor or not if no one
Advice for a Solo Sailor? kappykaplan at 4:27pm 04.25.23 File a float plan so folks know where you're headed.
Lewmar Hatch Gasket Installation BigEasy at 4:17pm 04.25.23 Thanks all for the suggestions for replacing a gasket on a Lewmar deck hatch. I reglued the new fa
WINCH DRUM jviss at 4:17pm 04.25.23 :plus: Tailing required. or get self tailing winch. rough surface not required. I disagree! This
WINCH DRUM jssailem at 4:07pm 04.25.23 :plus: Tailing required. or get self tailing winch. rough surface not required.
Shroud Protector Installation Project_Mayhem at 4:07pm 04.25.23 I have split backstay that goes through the bimini. There are 2 zippers that open up a slot for the
Overloaded our electric system. kappykaplan at 3:30pm 04.25.23 I thought it was an ABYC standard requiring some sort of circuit breaker withing a few inches of wh
H-466 Rudder post not centered in lower bushing My 2nd Wind at 3:21pm 04.25.23 Yes sir, that's exactly what they described that I would have to do for a compete fix. I'll make my

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