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Prop Problems gerrysailing at 9:38am 03.19.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/2908 Hi I own a Beneteau 36CC fitted with a 28hp Yanmar Engine, the performance going astern is hopel
Prop problems gerrysailing at 9:30am 03.19.10 Ask All Sailors 8/2004 Hi I own a Beneteau 36CC fitted with a 28hp Yanmar Engine, the performance going astern is hopel
Repower HR41 - what engine? bignorth at 8:59am 03.19.10 Hallberg-Rassy 2/5100 The existing engine (VolvoPenta MD21) in our Hallberg-Rassy 41 is now 32 years old. It is still runn
Trailer Bunks/ Height Dances with Wind at 8:45am 03.19.10 Catalina 22 9/3049 Just bought a '89 Catalina 22, fixed Wing Keel with 2.6' draft. I need to know the height of the tra
gauges btf555 at 8:25am 03.19.10 Mid-Size Boats 2/1460 i have a Hunter 30 (1989) and i want to install gauges on the water and fuel tanks. any one have an
Stress Cracks green98tj at 7:21am 03.19.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1406 I purchased a 1986 34 Hunter last Spring. This spring someone told me I had stress cracks on the tra
5411 engine replacement Stephen Ray at 7:15am 03.19.10 Mid-Size Boats 1/2114 Has anyone replaced thier 5411 11h.p. on an older 1982 Catalina 30 with a newer universal diesel? H
'87 P31-2 Reefing blocks (2) CATNAP at 7:11am 03.19.10 Pearson 2/2354 Hello all, The reefing blocks on our '87 P31-2 have decided that years of sun have become too much
O Day 25 main cabin ports Dave K at 6:13am 03.19.10 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1404 Is there a sorce for the fixed ports in the main cabin of an O Day 25. Mine have degraded and the fr
Lost post williagl at 5:43am 03.19.10 Bigger Boats 5/1547 I Give up. A few days ago I posted a request for a owner's manual for a 1983 O'Day 28. Well I got 2
Wax on Wax off Weekend ahead jibes138 at 3:08am 03.19.10 Ask All Sailors 10/2222 Now that spring has finally sprung in the south it is time for a wax on wax off weekend. I plan to u
Anchor Windlass Water intrusion Lon Ashby at 9:32pm 03.18.10 Big Boats 2/1277 On our Hunter 2004 36' water intrudes into the windlass through the gear area, from the bow locker.
Omega 14 & Cyclone 13 info sought. Ray Bowles at 9:27pm 03.18.10 Smaller Boats 1/3740 At the end of last year I was given a 1977 Omega 14 and a 1978 (?) Cyclone 13. Both boats are in ve
through hull fittings and valves woodster at 7:17pm 03.18.10 Ask All Sailors 28/8850 just wondering if the apollo brand ball valves are ok for the sea cock valve....i see them in the pl
H40.5 creaking sounds near mast Brian R at 6:26pm 03.18.10 Big Boats 10/4961 I hear creaking sounds at the top of the salon ceiling near the mast in moderate waves and wind cond
H376 Kill Switch Cable lube rfrye1 at 4:23pm 03.18.10 Big Boats 3/1318 Good Afternoon, Looking at my springtime "to do" list and I realized I have never lubed my fuel cut-
Maine Boat Builders Show... (7) Maine Sail at 3:44pm 03.18.10 Ask All Sailors 6/3573 This weekend!! Friday and Saturday, 3/19- 20 - Hours = 10AM - 6PM Sunday, March 21 - Hours 1
Starting Deisel Engine sailboat09 at 1:23pm 03.18.10 Catalina 30 11/4418 I have a 1990 Catalina 30' with an Universal Deisel Engine. I am having difficulty starting it. The
Halyard choices (1) guidera48 at 1:22pm 03.18.10 The Cherubini Hunters 4/2196 I faught the jib all morning long. Finally got it out. The old furler extrusions were damaged at the
New parts to organize the Halyards r.oril at 12:40pm 03.18.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1175 I got a new Garhauer Deck Organizer (2 line) for my 68th birthday. Now I think I will locate it whe

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Is this a terrible idea kloudie1 at 7:16am 05.17.22 First thing I noticed are the water marks on the hull indicating that it has been submerged on the l
Boat sinks unexpectedly justsomeguy at 7:08am 05.17.22 It's the components inside one of those little "shark fin" antennas on your car.
Catalina 27 Keel Bolts dmax at 7:03am 05.17.22 "I wish there were more explanation of how the holes were placed in order to cut the bolt at the six
Table up inside when sailing 23.5 Joe at 6:51am 05.17.22 Damage to the boat or to the guest? If you're worried about security, figure out a way to lock it
Is this a terrible idea dlochner at 6:50am 05.17.22 The most expensive boat you can buy is a free one. ;)
An Announcement About Catalina Parts. A Big One. Joe at 6:48am 05.17.22 Yay...... no more redirecting inquiries for Catalina parts to the Catalina factory or the other 3rd
Jib catches on bow pulpit - port tack only Joe at 6:38am 05.17.22 Look at the tack connection on the furler drum. I'll bet that the sail is closer to the pulpit on o
Is this a terrible idea D Swanson at 6:36am 05.17.22 For about 5K you would do better to find something that is already floating and sailable. Even then,
Is this a terrible idea Joe at 6:20am 05.17.22 No...... forget it. Or....Yes.... it's a terrible idea. Why do you think it's sitting there....
cl 14 (2) dewe48 at 6:16am 05.17.22 I had to make sure it worked for the kids. What a fun little boat
New Hunter 19-2 update richiemx5 at 6:16am 05.17.22 Hey Henry, Prepping my boat and getting her ready to get on the water next week weather providin
Amount of Liability Insurance Tedd at 6:13am 05.17.22 Wonder how that clause would stand up in a civil trial. I expect it would be much the same as waiver
Fuel Catalyst thinwater at 6:06am 05.17.22 Some model Diesel Engines for road use like Trucks and Motorhomes are fitted by the vehicle manufac
Boat sinks unexpectedly DougM at 5:47am 05.17.22 looks like a toy that an alligator took a bite out of. Maybe thats the gator off the bow, just below
Yanmar 3GM30FC not getting full RPM's vsfoster at 5:44am 05.17.22 Basics first, is the tachometer working well and accurate? Have you noticed a loss of power and/o
Diesel smelll, diesel leak . 35.5 Legend (1) jssailem at 5:41am 05.17.22
What do I need to get this autopilot going again? RoyS at 5:32am 05.17.22 I would not mix and match. Just because there is corrosion present on the hydraulic unit does not me
Is this a terrible idea 31seahorse at 5:22am 05.17.22 Seems to be somewhat like "Road Kill". Once you pick it up you "own" it or at least need to deal wi
Is this a terrible idea Davidasailor26 at 5:00am 05.17.22
Is this a terrible idea Scott T-Bird at 4:56am 05.17.22 Most likely you can buy a similar boat that you can sail immediately for far less than the cost of p

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