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Hello, I have an Aquameter Saturn bulkhead compass on my Hunter 25.5. Its not smooth and sometim
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Hi, I have a Vision 32 1989 and need 2 infos: 1. The opening portlight in the port porthole (i.e.
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Hi, I have a Vision 32 1989 and need 2 infos: 1. The opening portlight in the port porthole (i.e.
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My Pearson sailboat runs a Yanmar 2GM20 that's cooled with raw water. Here's my problem: upon star
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has anyone replaced their holding tank level sensor with something that isn't inside the tanks? Even
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Tapping on the gelcoat reveals air pockets and when crew step on it cracks occur. I was thinking
Annapolis Day Sailor at 10:36am 05.07.12
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I'll apologize ahead of time if this is available somewhere and this analog guy can't find it! Would
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After 10 months of working almost non stop on "Fever Dream", she's finally in the water. Over all we
enduro81 at 9:21am 05.07.12
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Hi I purchased a H25 I plan to restore, the HIN# is HUN50180M76J2. Can someone break this down and
TFrere at 9:08am 05.07.12
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A friend of mine is looking at possibly purchasing a Poseidon Grabber Anchor for his Pearson 365.
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I am making a gasket for my engine cover on my 1981 Hunter 36. Others on the site have told me to us
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I am starting my first sailing season on a 2000 Hunter 460 with in mast Furlin. I appreciate any gui
Berndahle at 6:50am 05.07.12
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Something strange happened to me yesterday and I just can't figure it out. I took the boat out for t
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What is the best way to repair a broken mast. Mine broke where the 2 SS tubes that hold the mast whe
fconmass at 5:59am 05.07.12
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I have removed the rectangular plexiglass windows on my 1987 Hunter 28.5. I will be cutting new ones
Nom De Guerre at 5:40am 05.07.12
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I have a 2GM with a Racor 120, separated by a priming bulb in the engine compartment. The priming bu
phagialas at 4:57am 05.07.12
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I just bought an '86 28.5 and now noticed stress cracks and spider cracks on the hull. I did not pa
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I'm looking for flex mold number for my Catalina 34 mkII year 2000, I need the number for the gray c
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Does anyone know how to make this kind of shoe sole softer/tackier. They are hard and slick as delri

Recent Replies

Advice on gel coat to centerboard
stickinthemud57 at 9:42am 12.27.22
Thanks all for getting me straight on the gel coat. I am used to seeing it as the smoothest finish,
gas strut for Bene 37 access door/seat at aft transom
Ralph Johnstone at 9:30am 12.27.22
Why not go back to the manufacturer ? Follow the trail from Ressorts Spec and you wind up here: ht
Replacing Stuffing Box Hose   (2)
Ralph Johnstone at 9:07am 12.27.22
Same thing here. I think the most important thing is to have a mirror like finish on the shaft area
Yanmar Electric Fuel Pump Wiring
jssailem at 8:37am 12.27.22
Yes... That was a fire hazard waiting to ignite...
gas strut for Bene 37 access door/seat at aft transom
jssailem at 8:10am 12.27.22
Looks like the strut from my Vanagon rear hatch. Check automotive sources. That is unless you feel y
Its funny Friday!
jssailem at 7:57am 12.27.22
Thank you Google translation. Same to you Justin:beer:
Advice on gel coat to centerboard
thinwater at 7:52am 12.27.22
I have stripped the VC17 off my centerboard and plan to re-do the gel coat. I know that spraying wi
Replacing Stuffing Box Hose   (3)
CharlieSea at 7:39am 12.27.22
Ditto, the reply on the saildrive. They are easier, i.e cheaper for manufacturers but a pain for ow
Completely "Non Boat" related Electrical Issue...
Jacktar at 7:27am 12.27.22
another unrelated to boats and batteries but to cold.... we had three days of below freezing temp h
Completely "Non Boat" related Electrical Issue...
dLj at 7:18am 12.27.22
I agree, in my case its the charger. Both batteries (Sealed Lead Acid type) said 12.89 V but just
Raymarine Axiom
tfox2069 at 7:05am 12.27.22
I just found an even better solution. There is a very slick company Yacht Devices. They make an int
Advice on gel coat to centerboard
dlochner at 6:30am 12.27.22
If you spray gelcoat, you or someone will spend a lot of time sanding and polishing. If you brush ge
Completely "Non Boat" related Electrical Issue...
sailcapt340 at 4:23am 12.27.22
I agree, in my case its the charger. Both batteries (Sealed Lead Acid type) said 12.89 V but just d
Yanmar Electric Fuel Pump Wiring   (1)
gorkem at 3:52am 12.27.22
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Yanmar Electric Fuel Pump Wiring
gorkem at 3:51am 12.27.22
Thanks for your replies. I have cut the wire until I find a good looking part. Still I can not read
Its funny Friday!
kappykaplan at 2:40am 12.27.22
Und ein gutes neues jahr Same to you, Justin_NSA!:beer:
gas strut for Bene 37 access door/seat at aft transom
BigEasy at 9:17pm 12.26.22
My questions: can you suggest where to look for a supplier of these struts? Call Beneteau USA
gas strut for Bene 37 access door/seat at aft transom
Mechone at 9:14pm 12.26.22
I have bought these many times for industrial applications in fact stainless and have never had one
gas strut for Bene 37 access door/seat at aft transom
wilf_r at 8:29pm 12.26.22
Thank you Mechone for your suggestions. I have a couple of follow-up questions. First, I think you'r

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