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Hunter H240 trailer sway problem. (5) GL-WindPower at 12:12pm 07.17.22 Smaller Boats 18/1523 I've been having trailer sway problems so I got my trailer weighed. Trailer weight is 4080# and tong
Shower Sump Pump Troubleshooting (1) rpwillia at 7:35am 07.17.22 Catalina 310 3/1089 My shower sump is not working. Pump runs, I took the hose off where it connects to the Pump-Gard and
Malfunction- ACR or operator Pagan Baby at 7:21am 07.17.22 Ask All Sailors 3/460 The other day I was setting up to flush my engines cooling system and connected the transfer pump to
Previos talk about residue from ethanol in fuel (2) SailingLoto at 7:20am 07.17.22 Ask All Sailors 1/577 This isn't off a sailboat, but a pwc. Water/fuel/ethanol result in this white slime/corrosion quit
Electric Horn RoyS at 5:25am 07.17.22 Ask All Sailors 18/1603 Last year I installed a small electric horn near my bow with a button at the helm. Proved useful. We
Catalina 315 Quick Genius 600 Windlass Anchor Rode CaptBob at 5:05pm 07.16.22 Catalina 310 10/2120 Captains of the 315, Quick recommends their 1/4 chain, 3 strand polyester rope for their windlass.
Bimini information for 1997 336 Sonny Sails at 4:11pm 07.16.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/434 Hunter 336 Hello, are there any 336 owners that can suggest any premade Bimini kits? I have my tr
Transmission "whistling" B331 Yanmar 3GM Bluenose at 11:03am 07.16.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/616 Hi there, we took our B331 out for the first sail of the year. We stopped the motor and the shaft wa
O Rings for Deck Fill Caps Nichole340 at 8:59am 07.16.22 Big Boats 15/1916 Does anyone know where I can get Deck Fill O Rings for my Hunter 340 (2000). Mine are worn, brittl
There goes the neighborhood! (1) Kings Gambit at 8:25am 07.16.22 Destinations 32/4409 Arising to a new day in Newport Harbor to find:
Water leak on starboard bow1. NCBrew at 7:44am 07.16.22 Mid-Size Boats 3/668 Preview I have water infusion on the starboard bow. It shows up around the wall slats between the 2
37C Jib sheets caught on vents o0o0o0o0o at 8:08pm 07.15.22 The Cherubini Hunters 8/1745 I currently have my 37c sloop rigged with a 140. Sometimes when tacking my sheets get caught on the
Anchor capstan - winch Maxwell inoperative Clydo at 4:47pm 07.15.22 Catalina 310 10/1379 Never had to anchor before in and out marina same day.. Couple weeks ago wind blustery. 16- 25 d
Cable attachment to swing keel ChrisNY at 12:12pm 07.15.22 Sirius 21/22 4/1854 Hey all, The cable to my swing keel broke the last time I took the boat for a sail. She stays in t
Condensation pump recommendations SycloneDriver at 10:03am 07.15.22 Ask All Sailors 10/1149 I need a new condensation pump for my AC unit. There are quite a few to choose from. I'm consideri
Universal 25 Overhaul ACarlstrom at 6:54am 07.15.22 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1732 Can anyone provide insight into the cost of an overhaul for a Universal 25? Has anyone removed the
H460 bow roller removal (2) barunal at 11:32pm 07.14.22 Big Boats 6/751 Hi All I have rust running down from the bow roller. Has anyone removed the entire bow roller assemb
Vire 7 parts Wanted (2) Softy42 at 11:05pm 07.14.22 Engines and Propulsion 7/2496 Hi, need parts for the Vire 7 I recently accquired ! Water pump body, plate, impellor ' gaskets (may
Sailors awning fred1diver at 8:23pm 07.14.22 Ask All Sailors 10/1747
Propeller source and size for 1990 Beneteau 41S5 (1) georgetheleo at 6:48pm 07.14.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/775 I was just hauled for above referenced 1990 41S5 with a 50 perkins prima diesel engine. I want to

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What to use to seal windows BAD ORCA at 2:52pm 04.21.25 DOW 795 if youre putting acrylic lenses back in metal frames for opening hatches.
What to use to seal windows MFD at 2:46pm 04.21.25 If these have positive fastening (frames with bolts) I would go with butyl tape. It is easy to work
Just bought a Hunter 410! So many questions marcham at 1:59pm 04.21.25 There could also be a pressure tank in the fresh water system. With a torn or under inflated bladder
Removing pin from old deck block? BAD ORCA at 1:55pm 04.21.25 Turns out 5/16" was the magic drill bit on stand up blocks. Centered in the dimple of rivet on dril
Keel structure on a Hunter 37C PaulK at 1:51pm 04.21.25 Are you doing this yourself? If not, someone at the yard should explain what they're doing. Like @d
Keel structure on a Hunter 37C dLj at 1:09pm 04.21.25 It is raining hard here so I cannot go and poke the camera in the holes to see what I may find. At
Keel structure on a Hunter 37C James H at 12:49pm 04.21.25 It is raining hard here so I cannot go and poke the camera in the holes to see what I may find. At
Engine Overheating ciso at 12:24pm 04.21.25
Keel structure on a Hunter 37C dmax at 12:14pm 04.21.25 Yes, generally a J or an L and then cast it place - to replace the bolts, Marskeel cuts out the surr
Keel structure on a Hunter 37C FastOlson at 12:05pm 04.21.25 I hope you get your answer. I always understood that lead keels have "J bolts" cast into the lead an
Yanmar 2GM20F Expansion Tank Drip jdrutten at 12:01pm 04.21.25 Can anyone suggest the best engine coolant for a Yanmar 2gm20f? Some say Dexcol is not a good idea.
DC to DC charger size Maine Sail at 11:21am 04.21.25 I have a question for all of you that have switched to lithium house banks but kept the AGM start b
Topside Canvas H49 Terry Cox at 11:09am 04.21.25 Has anyone replaced their topside canvas recently? Looking for a ball park number to compare bids
Continuing my Oday 192 survey... bear with me! EnamrdSalr21 at 10:52am 04.21.25 As someone who bought a boat that was wired with lamp cord and masking tape ,perhaps my experiance
Removing pin from old deck block? (1) BAD ORCA at 10:50am 04.21.25 Yes! I do believe that would be acceptable for your application. My end mill just arrived from
Part 3: Did a Oday 192 dry run on my driveway. I have LOTS of questions! EnamrdSalr21 at 10:49am 04.21.25 One more thing . that bent pin shows rust . I'd replace it and not use a cotter pin ,which can snag
DC to DC charger size Stu Jackson at 10:48am 04.21.25 ANY and ALL alternators WILL WORK more cooly when they are current limited.
Yanmar 2GM20F Expansion Tank Drip (1) seanb at 10:46am 04.21.25 Can anyone suggest the best engine coolant for a Yanmar 2gm20f? Some say Dexcol is not a good idea.
Cheap Fenders ... and I Knew Better dLj at 10:30am 04.21.25 but they will leave marks Not if you cover them. dj
Part 3: Did a Oday 192 dry run on my driveway. I have LOTS of questions! Timm R Oday25 at 9:23am 04.21.25 One more thing . that bent pin shows rust . I'd replace it and not use a cotter pin ,which can snag

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