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vweedon at 5:12am 09.08.11
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Looking for a 1994-2000 26 ft Hunter Sailboat with trailer, preferably with a 4 stroke motor. Loca
mojobently at 4:58am 09.08.11
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I currently own an 1988 H23 wing keel and am looking to move up to a H26. I love my H23 but my wife
Roger Long at 3:08am 09.08.11
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CaptDon01 at 11:15pm 09.07.11
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Here is the link for the 2012 Lake Havasu Pocket Cruiser Convention: http://www.sailhavasu.com/ind
Mark Maulden at 9:02pm 09.07.11
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I have a 32 yr old boat with a Volvo MD17C engine that burns about 1/4 qt of oil in ~12 hrs of cruis
Ihana at 6:59pm 09.07.11
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Which kind of heater are you using, propane or diesel? We are a 30 ft Bavaria, 2007 model. And pla
madman960 at 6:22pm 09.07.11
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Helllo All; I just purchased my first sailboat. It is an S25. Needs bulkheads glassed in, hull pai
Rich Stidger at 5:36pm 09.07.11
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I guess I am lucky- almost no leaks in my 1997 40.5. However, just yesterday I find dripping from t
bcollis at 4:26pm 09.07.11
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I recently purchased an autohelm 3000 from eBay. It did not come with the boat side power plug. It l
FourPoints at 4:16pm 09.07.11
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These pics were taken less that a quarter mile from the city waste "treatment" facility. Whenever it
Green Arrow at 3:44pm 09.07.11
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I bought a used Hunter 18.5, and I can't figger out if the mast is supposed to sit flush down on the
jimfrankelly at 3:13pm 09.07.11
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It appears that the vent on our holding tank might be plugged. Has anyone been able to unplug the v
cymeyer at 2:19pm 09.07.11
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Have read some older threads on the above subject, but nothing recent. I am getting water inside t
justsomeguy at 1:16pm 09.07.11
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http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/boa/2586752226.html I'd go, if the boat is well founded..
Inter20sailor at 1:04pm 09.07.11
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A friend of mine offered 5 gallons of Jet A for use on the boat. (Universal MX25). I know that J
AllanA at 12:58pm 09.07.11
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Good afternoon , I am looking for a "Spreader end cap" for a spreader that was broken during Hurrica
Blue Hull at 12:30pm 09.07.11
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I have a 1981 C-30 powered with a Universal 5411 2 cyl diesel. I ran the motor for 3-4 hours last we
Ducati at 11:36am 09.07.11
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I was told that you should only hand tighten an oil filter. If I had only known this info before
The Very Thought of You at 11:17am 09.07.11
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I recently identified the source of an odor in the very aft lockers of our 356. The macerator cap (I
arknoah at 11:06am 09.07.11
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I need to install single line reefing on my 1984 MacGregor 25. Does anybody have specific recommenda

Recent Replies

New Legend 35 owner here.
walmsleyc at 5:12pm 10.31.22
What year is your boat? Wht's going on with your chainplates? .. and you rudder bearings? Chris
Rope to Wire - O-Day 25
Davidasailor26 at 5:09pm 10.31.22
It seems like, if I don't want to replace the sheave right now, then a synthetic rope with the cove
Macerator pump won't run.
sail sfbay at 5:00pm 10.31.22
Is it on the toiletvor overboard discharge? If toilet, might be time to replace. Relatively easy rep
First time sailboat owner
hatchclan at 4:54pm 10.31.22
If the leak is at the seal face, then you will need to compress the billows. IF you do get some new
4.108 winterizing
TimFromLI at 4:44pm 10.31.22
I would not use RV antifreeze (alcohol based) in my engine or AC system. You can use the pink stuff
Winterizing question
TimFromLI at 4:36pm 10.31.22
I have a manifold with 5 valves to my 5 tanks. I put a shop vac on the water strainer to get all the
Safety procedure after melted impeller on 2GM?
JoeWhite at 4:34pm 10.31.22
My solution: I installed a magnet inside the through hull valve handle and a magnetic switch caulke
First time sailboat owner
hatchclan at 4:31pm 10.31.22
You may not be catching on to what the sages in here are trying to say to you. Stopping the leak by
Safety procedure after melted impeller on 2GM?
Tally Ho at 4:26pm 10.31.22
I can hear a different tone in my exhaust when I forget to open the cooling water thu hull. Also,
Rope to Wire - O-Day 25
CShev at 4:25pm 10.31.22
Thanks both for the replies and the welcome! It seems like, if I don't want to replace the sheave r
Fender covers- Yes or No?
Tally Ho at 4:20pm 10.31.22
I have 2 large fenders with terry cloth covers. One is mounted on the dock to keep my boat from rub
Recommended anchor for Hunter 50
Screen Saver at 4:20pm 10.31.22
I have Hunter 49, cruising ground is Asia and Pacific, been doing it 14 odd years. You want a Manson
Saltwater hose to engine
jssailem at 4:19pm 10.31.22
Fisheries supply in Seattle has it by the ft. https://www.fisheriessupply.com/trident-marine-series
Fender covers- Yes or No?
JoeWhite at 4:19pm 10.31.22
I added covers as UV had broken down the rubber and it was leaving gumlike residue on the topside. I
Winterizing question
Tally Ho at 4:13pm 10.31.22
To bypass the water heater, I used to just remove the hot and colder hoses (mine were gray plastic)
Port shades/covers
dLj at 4:11pm 10.31.22
Even if your ports don't leak... I can see these being the bomb in a hot and stuffy anchorage witho
Saltwater hose to engine
4Winds at 4:10pm 10.31.22
I thought you were looking for water hose not "Exhaust" hose. I need a corrugated rubber hose that
Saltwater hose to engine
JoeWhite at 4:10pm 10.31.22
Can you insert 2 90degree bronze adapters where the bend is at? You may have to tie them down as the
First time sailboat owner
jssailem at 4:08pm 10.31.22
If the leak is at the seal face, then you will need to compress the billows. IF you do get some new
First time sailboat owner
Kings Gambit at 4:07pm 10.31.22
lol, yes it is, thank you. The survey report indicates a small leak. The surveyor recommends attemp

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