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H 356 LPG solenoid sailmaster39 at 9:15am 04.14.13 Big Boats 4/1086 On my Hunter 356 I think my LPG solenoid has failed.I`ve checked everything.Stove sparks,tank is ful
Nonskid Material kaatz at 8:57am 04.14.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1492 Where can I purchase the nonskid material for the steps leading to the cabin. I just purchased a 199
Non skid mold pattern for 2008 H36 Ken Honeycutt at 8:04am 04.14.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1242 I need to repair some cracks on my non skid and want to use the flex mold sold in the store. Does an
Exhaust hose replacement r.oril at 7:55am 04.14.13 Catalina 30 8/4061 For those that have "been there, done that", today we do it on a 1985 Catalina 30. Wish me luck. M
Electrical issue Joe Roc at 7:50am 04.14.13 Ask All Sailors 29/3612 So here's what I know. Today I tried to find out why Nothing is working. I am getting 13V on my po
HEad windows (lights?) for Pearson 30 cmusante at 7:39am 04.14.13 Pearson 0/1394 I am interested in replacing the "windows" on my 19789 Pearson 30. There are three non-opening light
Martec Cowl Vent cmusante at 7:33am 04.14.13 Pearson 0/1773 I would like to replace the cowl vent which is located on the bow of my 1978 Pearson 30. Best I can
h280 2blade prop size Ken13559 at 7:20am 04.14.13 Mid-Size Boats 1/715 Need to know the diameter and pitch of stock 2 blade prop for H280 with 9hpYanmar. Appreciate advis
Love/Dislike about your First 305 timtim at 5:55am 04.14.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/761 What do you love and hate about your First 305? I'm looking to purchase one and sell my S2 8.0, and
First ocean "passage"! dreamdoer at 3:50am 04.14.13 Day Sailers 5/1242 I have found the perfect boat! At least I feel she is at this point in my life and to accomplish th
Second battery dglindaman at 3:11am 04.14.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1343 I have a 26s going to install second battery any suggestions where to place it and switch? Thanks
Replacing Galley floor in Hunter 450 Peter Piper at 12:55am 04.14.13 Big Boats 3/1181 Has anybody replaced the Galley floor in a Hunter Passage 450 or have any idea how to approach this
Problem with Tapered Cone Seacock by Wilcox-Crittenden BioAndy at 7:42pm 04.13.13 Ask All Sailors 6/5179 Hello all. I'm going through all the Wilcox-Crittenden seacocks and thu-hulls on my recently acquire
Drill+hull=YUKS!! Ken13559 at 5:58pm 04.13.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/1120 I was helping a friend to install additional battery on his H280 in the battery compartment under th
Using a checklist for season-readiness (1) treeman at 5:21pm 04.13.13 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1202 It seems I should have a PRE-season checklist, so I can mount my Windex before stepping the mast.
380 folding prop JBboat at 2:32pm 04.13.13 Big Boats 4/1136 Anybody have any suggestions on replacing my 2 blade fixed prop with a folding prop? I don't do any
Chain Plate Relocation Advice smitty56 at 2:10pm 04.13.13 The Cherubini Hunters 20/5580
Boat Lift shanker at 12:45pm 04.13.13 Smaller Boats 4/1286 Has anyone used a boat lift for a H260? I would like to use a lift this year and would like to know
motor selection for mac 25 debi97325 at 10:53am 04.13.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/3207 Was given a 1980 mac 25 without an outboard motor. Was is recommended hp and shaft length
Fishing new mast cables in a 37 Pilotocopilot at 9:59am 04.13.13 The Cherubini Hunters 10/1507 Has anyone fished new cable on the 37, is it at all possible without dropping the mast?

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Identifying water in the bilge. rgranger at 6:39am 04.17.23 Here is something that might work.. AquaChek Salt Test Strip Titrators for Pools - Salt Water Pool
Identifying water in the bilge. rgranger at 6:31am 04.17.23 I was the Catalina dealer who introduced the boat now retired Just to clarify, Dave is now retired..
Identifying water in the bilge. TwistedVet at 6:17am 04.17.23 So I had the same issue ('89 C22) but with a swing keel. After a trip in the Mississippi Sound in de
More efficient way to clean gears? JamesG161 at 6:06am 04.17.23 Safety Tip. If you use Toluene or Acetone, do not use electric tools to clean the parts. MEK = Oh M
Damaged Hull and repair to ballast tank pdistefano58 at 5:15am 04.17.23 I wanted to thank Crazy Dave for all his help we are very grateful for him taking the time to talk w
More efficient way to clean gears? Rick Webb at 5:08am 04.17.23 Maybe a quicker way, I saw on YouTube to clean carburetor parts a guy put Velcro on the lid of a jar
More efficient way to clean gears? CYQK at 4:59am 04.17.23 pickup one of those batt operated pressure washers home depot has them works great
Sourcing leks Timm R Oday25 at 4:44am 04.17.23 JSSailem .. I swear to god ..I work with these guys ..chest out ..trying to impress anyone they can
Bow truster on hp450 (1) Nodak7 at 4:00am 04.17.23 I installed an external Yacht Thruster a couple of years ago, myself, and love it! It sure improve
Bow truster on hp450 henri at 11:36pm 04.16.23 Yes absolutely, what brand, type and power ? Was this satisfactory ... ?
More efficient way to clean gears? MikeHoncho at 10:20pm 04.16.23 Every year?
More efficient way to clean gears? BigEasy at 9:13pm 04.16.23 Or, you could get a parts washing station. You still have room in the garage don't you? :cool:
More efficient way to clean gears? DArcy at 7:39pm 04.16.23 The "proper" way is as Dave says, a part washing station. I used to use a Safety-Clean station at a
More efficient way to clean gears? dlochner at 7:19pm 04.16.23 David, that's the method I use also. After soaking for several hours in mineral spirits, I use a
More efficient way to clean gears? BigEasy at 6:27pm 04.16.23 Every year or two I disassemble my winches, clean the gears with mineral spirits, and reassemble th
Sourcing leks dLj at 6:24pm 04.16.23 I wish he hadn't changed the subject like - I was enjoying the typo... dj
More efficient way to clean gears? dLj at 6:22pm 04.16.23 I'd use toluene. dj
Newbie Fresh and Green dLj at 6:15pm 04.16.23 dLj Yes sir I haven't asked any questions yet but thanks for your response. Mostly I was just try
Identifying water in the bilge. Crazy Dave Condon at 5:07pm 04.16.23 If you determine it's fresh water please get my attention by @Crazy Dave Condon I was the Catalina d
Fresh Water Prime- Can't Get it kloudie1 at 4:44pm 04.16.23 The ShurFlow inlet has a built in pressure regulator. It sounds from your note that the regulator is

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