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bow thruster for 393 platogb at 3:51am 02.24.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/3806 Could any 393 owner reccommend a bow thurster make or model? Ours is 3 cabin version but since this
Shaft runout question Rick486 at 3:30am 02.24.11 Big Boats 2/3873 Now that we have the shaft out, the yard is measuring the runout at .003" at the center. The shaft i
18.5 Pics of mast upper jib line exit? Andy hunter18.5 at 11:30pm 02.23.11 Smaller Boats 1/1604 I am a new owner of an old boat and I need to replace the original equipment that has been removed.
11.0A bilge pump Mark Maulden at 8:30pm 02.23.11 S2 7/2207 Finally took possession of my "new" 11.0A. Looking for any suggestions for an auto bilge pump that
Stanchion Poles 93 Legend armonia at 8:20pm 02.23.11 Big Boats 1/1168 I have a 1993 Hunter 43 Legend. I have to replace 3 stanchion poles. Hunter no longer has them made
New boat tomorrow! doehunter at 7:49pm 02.23.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 37/3690 OK Going tomorrow to get my new (old) boat! Yall are probably tired of my questions and all, but
Where to find... jorgefife at 6:46pm 02.23.11 The Cherubini Hunters 9/1889 I saw an intersting thread yesterday about water in the head compartment, and how to have it fixed T
Sail cover for 1986 Mac 25 pupluv at 4:47pm 02.23.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1473 I want to buy a mainsail cover for my Mac 25 (for when it's flaked on the boom). What would be the
Paper gasket (1) rhythmsurfer at 4:01pm 02.23.11 Ask All Sailors 4/2285 Can someone tell me if there is anything I should use when installing a new paper gasket (lubricant/
New jib Sail for 21.6 dckids at 3:47pm 02.23.11 Smaller Boats 6/2463 the nor'easters have shredded the edges of our jib sail, despite its being tightly wound. we wonde
Installing a seacock. (1) Ed Schenck at 2:47pm 02.23.11 The Cherubini Hunters 22/12547 Finally going to do it, replace the 1/2" thru-hull and ball-valve with a 3/4" seacock on the head in
NH Boat Registration Database has changed... jepomer at 2:46pm 02.23.11 Ask All Sailors 1/2361 While reviewing my Capri 22 registration for NH 2011, I noticed that the manufacturer was changed fr
M22 Interior Bulkhead Cleanup... (1) nemosuit at 2:45pm 02.23.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 20/7811 Hi! Just thought I'd share a tip about restoring the inner bulkhead on a Mac 22. The old salts wil
Companionway hatchcover TerryGufshoz at 2:41pm 02.23.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1414 I just purchased a 29.5 and saw that the fiberglass within which the hatchcover slides (does it have
Rig tuning for my H30 malyea at 2:34pm 02.23.11 The Cherubini Hunters 10/3106 I'm seeing a bit more sag in my forestay (yeah, I know...not as young as I used to be!!!) than I thi
Alerion Express 28 bffatcat at 2:32pm 02.23.11 Ask All Sailors 9/12955 Im considering one of these. Ive heard that they are on the fragile side. Some pros and cons would
40.5 Hatch Plans Wayne Dengel at 2:05pm 02.23.11 Big Boats 9/1609 Anyone know where I can get the factory template for the companionway hatch (plexiglass top). Mine
Shaft Rotation for a B331 James Simmonds at 1:58pm 02.23.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1498 I am replacing the prop on my 2002 B331. I cannot tell from the coding on the existing prop if it
Considering Andersen Winches - any opinions??? WestS at 1:24pm 02.23.11 Ask All Sailors 8/8942 I have a C'C 40 and need new winches. Have had a few friends point me towards Andersen, but I don't
Hunter 44 DS Shaft Removal Info Rick486 at 12:19pm 02.23.11 Big Boats 0/1226 For all you 44 DS drivers (and I guess 45 CC and 45 DS) out there I just removed the shaft on my boa

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Beneteau 343 water heater temperature setting svadagiomaine at 5:20am 07.02.22 Thanks, yes, I was referring to the electric heater. Mine has no external thermostat. I took the acc
Catalina 310 almost sank due to faulty starboard though hull fitting. (galley sink) Muttondressedaslamb at 4:19am 07.02.22 ngs the wrong way as it takes to do things the right way. get your hole saw fit over the stub saw i
Exhaust/Raw Water cooling troubleshooting Marmalade at 3:10am 07.02.22 Sounds like you have checked a lot... I imagine you have tried most of these too, but I'll throw the
Specification of Prop Shaft of Oceanis 43 Rudiger at 12:14am 07.02.22 Thanks a lot. I will check but still have to wait for the specs.
Beneteau 343 water heater temperature setting Allan12210 at 10:25pm 07.01.22 The easiest way (and safest) is to install a thermal mixing valve. I bought mine on Amazon. That way
should I be concerned ? rgranger at 10:02pm 07.01.22 Read up on the stitch and glue boat building technique. You could easily fix that stronger than ne
hunter 31 prop carrier assembly Grunt735 at 9:59pm 07.01.22 New boat for sure. Much appreciated
I got a free southcoast 22 Epic1969 at 8:51pm 07.01.22 buddy's sister got this as a project.... It was too far gone for her skill set. Don't tell me "
Yanmar kloudie1 at 7:40pm 07.01.22 The breather has reed valves in it so yup, it does have a pcv valve in it.
Beneteau 343 water heater temperature setting BigEasy at 6:55pm 07.01.22 Does anybody know how to turn down the temp on the stock water heater? The themostat on my At
Beneteau 343 water heater temperature setting Ralph Johnstone at 6:39pm 07.01.22 Welcome to the site. Are you referring to the electric heating of the tank or the engine heating of
Assistance with Entry to Canada Information MikeHoncho at 6:04pm 07.01.22 No passport. I had a appointment with USPS waiting two months then they cancelled a week before.
Yanmar Calif. Ted at 5:58pm 07.01.22 It has a "Breather", located top of valve cover at the aft end see page 17 figure 9 of attached. htt
HELP.. Rigging question Hunter 45DS Selden Furler Mast dkinzer at 5:55pm 07.01.22 On our H41DS, the topping lift (aka spare halyard) enters the mast above the main halyard. It looks
H34 mid ship cleats location splax at 5:33pm 07.01.22 I attached my midship cleats to the toerail midship. they have worked well for the last 5 years thro
Catalina 310 almost sank due to faulty starboard though hull fitting. (galley sink) (1) DeniseO30 at 5:10pm 07.01.22 206820 Non flanged install
Catalina 310 almost sank due to faulty starboard though hull fitting. (galley sink) (1) DeniseO30 at 5:05pm 07.01.22 206819long to do things the wrong way as it takes to do things the right way. get your hole saw fit
Simple Ladder Tater at 3:47pm 07.01.22 Thanks. I need this tomorrow so rope will have to do for now. The loops will make a good foothold an
Mystery beneath my prop strut Allan12210 at 3:46pm 07.01.22 "I used Sika Flex 292 a couple of times when I had to remove my strut." Hi Allan, I've used Sikafle
Specification of Prop Shaft of Oceanis 43 Slider at 3:31pm 07.01.22 I don't have the specs, but when you get them The Blue Pelican in Alameda, Ca has a web site and a s

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