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base of lifeline--support jackfromhicksville at 7:31am 09.08.11 Smaller Boats 1/1061 I have a broken base to one of my lifelines. I need some advise on where to go to repace it????
RC8D Transmission dborko1 at 6:05am 09.08.11 The Cherubini Hunters 6/2908 Hello All My RC8D seems to keep me tinkering and has not let me down till now. :confused: She start
Wanted 1994-2000 26 ft Hunter with Trailer vweedon at 5:12am 09.08.11 Smaller Boats 0/1189 Looking for a 1994-2000 26 ft Hunter Sailboat with trailer, preferably with a 4 stroke motor. Loca
H23 vs H26 mojobently at 4:58am 09.08.11 Smaller Boats 3/1600 I currently own an 1988 H23 wing keel and am looking to move up to a H26. I love my H23 but my wife
Cruising! Roger Long at 3:08am 09.08.11 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 8/5586
2012 Havasu Pocket Cruiser Convention CaptDon01 at 11:15pm 09.07.11 Catalina 22 1/1530 Here is the link for the 2012 Lake Havasu Pocket Cruiser Convention: http://www.sailhavasu.com/ind
MD17C rebuild Mark Maulden at 9:02pm 09.07.11 Engines and Propulsion 174/76897 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
Internal heater Ihana at 6:59pm 09.07.11 Bavaria 0/1698 Which kind of heater are you using, propane or diesel? We are a 30 ft Bavaria, 2007 model. And pla
S25 Project madman960 at 6:22pm 09.07.11 Seidelmann 9/3797 Helllo All; I just purchased my first sailboat. It is an S25. Needs bulkheads glassed in, hull pai
Help- h40.5 leak at light over salon table Rich Stidger at 5:36pm 09.07.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1435 I guess I am lucky- almost no leaks in my 1997 40.5. However, just yesterday I find dripping from t
Autohelm 3000 power plug (1) bcollis at 4:26pm 09.07.11 Ask All Sailors 6/3871 I recently purchased an autohelm 3000 from eBay. It did not come with the boat side power plug. It l
Why should we care about pumping out... (2) FourPoints at 4:16pm 09.07.11 Ask All Sailors 21/4480 These pics were taken less that a quarter mile from the city waste "treatment" facility. Whenever it
Help with Hunter 18.5 mast stepping and mainsail attachment Green Arrow at 3:44pm 09.07.11 Smaller Boats 1/2434 I bought a used Hunter 18.5, and I can't figger out if the mast is supposed to sit flush down on the
Hunter 260 Holding Tank Vent Plugged jimfrankelly at 3:13pm 09.07.11 Smaller Boats 4/2051 It appears that the vent on our holding tank might be plugged. Has anyone been able to unplug the v
Re-sealing Lewmar Port Windows cymeyer at 2:19pm 09.07.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 20/11395 Have read some older threads on the above subject, but nothing recent. I am getting water inside t
Hawaii, anyone? justsomeguy at 1:16pm 09.07.11 Ask All Sailors 9/2117 http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/boa/2586752226.html I'd go, if the boat is well founded..
Using Jet A in a diesel? Inter20sailor at 1:04pm 09.07.11 Catalina 30 11/8957 A friend of mine offered 5 gallons of Jet A for use on the boat. (Universal MX25). I know that J
Spreader end cap AllanA at 12:58pm 09.07.11 Ask All Sailors 4/4492 Good afternoon , I am looking for a "Spreader end cap" for a spreader that was broken during Hurrica
Engine Oil In Bilge Blue Hull at 12:30pm 09.07.11 Catalina 30 13/7461 I have a 1981 C-30 powered with a Universal 5411 2 cyl diesel. I ran the motor for 3-4 hours last we
Stuck Oil Filter Ducati at 11:36am 09.07.11 Ask All Sailors 19/3570 I was told that you should only hand tighten an oil filter. If I had only known this info before

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How much does a new classic mast cost for a 2015 Beneteau First 25S?; How much for a Carbon fiber mast? JohnShannon at 10:09pm 10.31.22 If a carbon mast is important to you, buy one, but do make sure it comes with a sailboat already att
Safety procedure after melted impeller on 2GM? Dalliance at 9:11pm 10.31.22 2GM20F is common in 80s-90s sailboats, unlike previous post. Simple solution...hang the ignition k
Macerator pump won't run. Rich Stidger at 9:07pm 10.31.22 On the back side of the shaft there is a slot for a screw driver. Using a screw driver see if you c
Fender covers- Yes or No? Dalliance at 8:49pm 10.31.22 I have fleece covers on my three horizontal dock mounted fenders and have never noticed any abrasion
O'Day 39 mast step Project_Mayhem at 8:45pm 10.31.22 Perhaps contact D and R marine to see if they have any parts or info?
Macerator pump won't run. JoeWhite at 8:44pm 10.31.22 On the back side of the shaft there is a slot for a screw driver. Using a screw driver see if you ca
Rope to Wire - O-Day 25 Project_Mayhem at 8:41pm 10.31.22 My 1978 O'Day 25 has all rope halyards. Estimate 1-2 hours to remove the masthead and replace the sh
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 7:49pm 10.31.22 When you accomplish the task, be sure to let us know how it goes. Good luck.
Refilling CNG Tank smokey73 at 7:42pm 10.31.22 Baking Blueberry Muffins in the oven and hot coffee on the stove top in the morning at anchor is hea
Fender covers- Yes or No? Justin_NSA at 7:16pm 10.31.22 We (had) fender covers because they are quiet. When we stay aboard in the slip we keep the boat clos
Fender covers- Yes or No? Terry Cox at 7:12pm 10.31.22 Do not have fender covers, do not need fender covers. Our white fenders leave no marks on the hull a
Hunter 460 head sail running rigging sail sfbay at 7:05pm 10.31.22 What sail material did you install? Replaced my Dacron sails with off-shore cruising laminate sai
Winterizing question Justin_NSA at 7:03pm 10.31.22 To bypass the water heater, I used to just remove the hot and colder hoses (mine were gray plastic)
Fender covers- Yes or No? capta at 6:53pm 10.31.22 I always thought fender covers were to keep the fenders clean. When they get that black gunk on them
Saltwater hose to engine Richard19068 at 6:35pm 10.31.22 Can you insert 2 90degree bronze adapters where the bend is at? You may have to tie them down as th
Saltwater hose to engine Davidasailor26 at 6:07pm 10.31.22 I need a corrugated rubber hose that can tolerate extreme bends in 3/4". This hose is often markete
Macerator pump won't run. Terry Cox at 5:54pm 10.31.22 So I ran my Jabsco macerator pump dry for more than the recommended 15 seconds and it shut down. H
Saltwater hose to engine Terry Cox at 5:39pm 10.31.22 I need a corrugated rubber hose that can tolerate extreme bends in 3/4". Go to Defender.com and se
Refilling CNG Tank Terry Cox at 5:28pm 10.31.22 baking under sail is a real treat. soups and chowders are another of my favorites when under way.
Kudos to Peggy Hall - Installed Raritan Fresh Head no worries about contamination now SwanSong at 5:24pm 10.31.22 Just use the shower head flexible hose aimed at the toilet bowl. Fill. Flush. Rinse. Works for us f

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