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Cockpit floor David Syme at 10:33pm 07.07.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/2883 I have a 1997 Oceanis 381. It is geting a fresh water leak (after rain/wash down) which runs from u
any advice? sailing from the hamptons to bay shore longislandsailor at 10:24pm 07.07.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1263 Hi, just wondering if anyone has any advice for me- I just bought a Hunter 33 and will be sailing it
Spinnaker Rigging on an H34 lr172 at 9:02pm 07.07.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1453 I am getting ready to try out the symmetrical spinnaker on our new to us H34. The PO had a nice set
Looking for retail store that sells brake winch jrale at 8:49pm 07.07.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1756 Dear Macgregor Owners, I have been looking in local marine supply stores for a brake winch. Appar
At Last, the Maiden Voyage of my Mac 25 ChockFullOnuts222 at 8:33pm 07.07.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1841 Well, the apple of my eye will always be my beloved 1972 V2-22; but this 1983 M25 ain't bad! Afte
ST50 depth transducer SunCat at 8:02pm 07.07.11 Big Boats 12/7552 Last year transducer was reading correct depth, this year I accidentally painted over the transducer
Getting into Napatree Doons60 at 7:50pm 07.07.11 Destinations 3/3999 I've heard about how great Napatree is to anchor in, but I'm a bit worried about getting in. I draw
suggestion on how to replace soft core deck fm below Larry Askins at 6:52pm 07.07.11 Ask All Sailors 8/5989 I am replacing my balsa core on my Caliber 28. The balsa wood was soaked and it deteriorated. Look
H35 steering pulling to right under power. spinwing at 6:26pm 07.07.11 Big Boats 21/4925 I have a 1988 Hunter 35 Legend WK in its second season with me. Last year, for insurance purposes an
Pendant renewal! Happy Dolphin at 6:11pm 07.07.11 Day Sailers 6/1912 Lifted our 22 O'Day earlier today to apply a new pendant with shakle to the centerboard swing keel.
76 Widgeon crack at centerboard and deck rkretz at 5:49pm 07.07.11 Day Sailers 2/2142 Recently bought a 76 widgeon that has a crack at the base of the centerboard trunk and inner hull de
What size boat and what size AC do you run? redunculous at 5:35pm 07.07.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/8191 Hi all I am lucky to own a 40.5 Legend, I'm currently installing a 16,700 BTU aircon unit and was t
safe or not john amos at 5:10pm 07.07.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/2253 as a recent owner of an older catalina 250 wb with a swing keel problem i am wondering if the boat w
'82 H36 fuel pickup tube chichiflys at 5:07pm 07.07.11 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1733 Anyone know if these year boats have a screen at the end of the fuel pickup tube? Thanks, Marc
Delrin bal bearings bustedrudder at 3:49pm 07.07.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1346 Disassembled my profurl 900 after the centering clamp disintegrated. Anyone find a site to buy loos
$40 experiment BobM at 3:34pm 07.07.11 S2 3/1781 Fearing the sun at the mooring during an extended time relaxing at the mooring this fourth I had pic
1982 28' head sail info cstraubel at 3:24pm 07.07.11 Lancer 1/1651 I have a 1982, 28' lancer. I would like info on the weight cloth and dimensions of a 100% jib so I c
Hunter 23 cockpit drain hose (1) Fly_H23 at 3:17pm 07.07.11 Smaller Boats 10/5219 A source of rainwater leaks that every H23 owner should check! Replaced the original leaky 1-1/2" c
Coming about All U Get at 1:47pm 07.07.11 Ask All Sailors 9/3253 Hi all, We had a good 4th vacation on the boat but one thing has proven to be an issue. When we com
Broken chainplates, Help! dongato at 1:44pm 07.07.11 Mid-Size Boats 5/2103 I have a 1986 Hunter 31' All of the stays are attached to a deck mounted fitting which is welded to

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Rebuild Perkins Diesel Hayden Watson at 6:35am 08.09.22 You indicated that the engine access to place it into the boat was a hatch above which has been glas
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 6:30am 08.09.22 Good points Hayden. At this point we are preparing an A-frame track setup to permit us to lift and m
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jviss at 6:21am 08.09.22 Maybe a valve stem broke and the valve fell into the cylinder?
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Hayden Watson at 6:19am 08.09.22 Just working from the facts as presented. less? if it turned over less than one revolution, I wou
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 6:19am 08.09.22
Navigation electronics for a trailer sailor dLj at 6:02am 08.09.22 Before the electronics, having fun when learning to sail is the most important factor. If the kids
Rebuild Perkins Diesel RoyS at 5:42am 08.09.22 Is there an obstruction that prevents you from pulling the engine out of your boat? If not, then IMH
Navigation electronics for a trailer sailor dlochner at 5:34am 08.09.22 Thanks for the corrections. What do you recommend my boat have? I will be sailing mostly in protec
Navigation electronics for a trailer sailor dLj at 5:13am 08.09.22 I understand most of these systems are not needed for the tried and true sailer who has many hours
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Ward H at 4:53am 08.09.22 I've followed John's adventures in upgrading S/V Hadley over the past few years as he prepped for hi
Put it in a slip, or keep it on the trailer? Apex at 4:37am 08.09.22 Obviously, this topic is dependent on whatever your personal situation may be and there's really no
Styrofoam in the storage compartments?? Jamesiv1 at 3:11am 08.09.22 I pulled all this out of Daydream when we first got her home. PO had packed it into various lockers
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Rick486 at 2:14am 08.09.22 Only major system not yet ready was auxiliary power. While my Perkins 4.107 has been running smoo
Cabin water leak nightowle at 11:51pm 08.08.22 hot water heater?
Cabin water leak Clydo at 10:34pm 08.08.22 Could the tank have a crack in it? The leak flows from an area between galley sink and head area w
Universal M-12 running hot Richard19068 at 9:29pm 08.08.22 And does your HE have one closed end? Im fearful of pushing anything in the tubes for fear of packi
Universal M-12 running hot Richard19068 at 9:28pm 08.08.22 I then finished it off with a 12" long x 3/16" drill bit which I used as a hand reamer to make su
Universal M-12 running hot adamv at 9:27pm 08.08.22 The most common reason for overheating is a plugged-up heat exchanger. I have had to remove mine f
Universal M-12 running hot Richard19068 at 9:25pm 08.08.22 ...its safe to say that I didnt get all the crap out the HE. Dont know whether to replace with a Mr
Universal M-12 running hot Hayden Watson at 9:21pm 08.08.22 The most common reason for overheating is a plugged-up heat exchanger. I have had to remove mine fo

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