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Water system hoses and connectors (2) Udi at 2:30pm 09.27.21 Ask All Sailors 4/708 Recently I replaced the drinking water pump in my Hunter 45. I have to connect an accumulator to the
Panda 6 KW generator / Yanmar 4JH4E oil grade wyctoronto at 11:56am 09.27.21 Big Boats 6/1778 Hello The PO has been using 15/40 oil. We are on the Great Lakes (Ontario). What do others use for t
Difference between Tohatsu 6hp Sail Pro vs Non-Sail Pro AndreInPortland at 11:09am 09.27.21 Catalina 22 8/6242 Hey all, I purchased a new Tohatsu 6hp long-shaft outboard a year ago (Model MFS6CL, 20" shaft). I
mast separated from hull Susanesposito at 8:12am 09.27.21 Ask An Oday Owner 4/2475 When taking our '82 DS out of the water for the season this weekend (in NJ), the mast popped up/out
Why are selling prices so much less in Europe than in the US? billder99 at 8:04am 09.27.21 Ask All Sailors 30/6845 I'm in the market for a used 30'-35' coastal cruising sailboat... experienced sailor. A quick search
Lovin the Restore (2) RockynHilda at 7:27am 09.27.21 Smaller Boats 26/2416 Been at for a while and have done a lot to "Udershe" our 25.5 Hunter, painting now and should be goo
Furling main replacement pk104 at 7:10am 09.27.21 Catalina 310 16/2892 I need to replace my furling main this winter. Has anyone replaced theirs? If so what sail maker di
Furlex Type A, for Pearson 26 (1) Jim Fink at 6:50am 09.27.21 Parts Search 1/1022 Hi All, so, I had an anchor rope com loose and tear through our Furlex Type A set up. We need some o
Fresh water pump noise (1) ricksoth at 9:59pm 09.26.21 Ask All Sailors 9/3591 Hello all, I have flushed and sanitized the fresh water system in the old Cal, but the noise of the
Help me put my head plumbing back right Apex at 6:52pm 09.26.21 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 11/1518 My C'C 30 is currently set up with a bladder for grey water. Galley sink, and Head sink drains are
Rudder cables - need some help AwwShucks at 3:28pm 09.26.21 Catalina 310 15/2733 So in the midst of a race in the waters off Lewes, Delaware I needed to do a hard over in 20 knot wi
Quest Water Pipe Size (1) duck21 at 2:14pm 09.26.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2256 Hi all, I'm getting ready to winterize our 1996 Hunter 376 for the first time. I'd like to add a wa
Any advice for Anacapa Island day trip? (1) JackOlsen at 10:53am 09.26.21 Ask All Sailors 4/1258 198642 This summer, my kids and I made a trip to Catalina from Kings Harbor on our Mariner 19. I
Gunnel corrosion (3) sunlover at 10:39am 09.26.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1063 198637 198638 198639 I'm going to guess that gunnel should be sealed and the water should run off th
Water Heater/Air Conditioning system (2) Gary Ryan at 6:02am 09.26.21 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 4/1160 What's the best way to winterize our air conditioning system? Any pointers for running antifreeze t
Loosening Alternator Belt (2) shank at 5:13am 09.26.21 Ask All Sailors 12/2639 Hello, I have an 82 Catalina 27 with a Universal 5411 and the drive belt (there's only one) keeps c
Seafarer 22 Wolfpack Six at 8:35pm 09.25.21 Trailer Sailors 2/2190 So, I was doing a little more searching around for trailerable boats, when I found one called the Se
M15 engine is overheating (3) catalina30 at 8:16pm 09.25.21 Engines and Propulsion 33/2680 I recently replaced the engine water pump and first time I took it out I noticed that before even ge
Easily removeable port visors / a great DIY project ! (7) eianm at 5:43pm 09.25.21 Big Boats 1/2011 Seaworthy port visor retaining brackets I have a 1991 Hunter 42 that I have owned for 10 years and
Leaking Boat Stanchions (1) sunlover at 4:51pm 09.25.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 24/3963 198613. How do I get off the cover? I did some light prying and decided to ask the group. Also, i

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New Windows for Oday 272 Iriegal at 12:16pm 10.21.24 The ones I got from D&R are "smokey," but I can see through them. The instructions advise to spray
New Windows for Oday 272 (1) Tally Ho at 11:54am 10.21.24 Hey All, I am getting ready to replace the windows on my Oday 272. I already have the Starboard si
New Windows for Oday 272 Iriegal at 11:51am 10.21.24 I just visited their site. That is very helpful. Thank You!
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Toilet Intake Hose ....modification (1) WayneH at 11:12am 10.21.24 228104 Normally, the sink drain is closed. we open it at night to brush our teeth then reclose it a
1990 O'Day Daysailer 3 - sunk in Hurricane Helene AGMTurning40 at 10:37am 10.21.24 Curious - did insurance cover the loss as everything you listed would legally be their property? I
1990 O'Day Daysailer 3 - sunk in Hurricane Helene AGMTurning40 at 10:34am 10.21.24 The original post did not mention offering any items for sale. It mentioned that available items wo
Toilet Intake Hose ....modification sailcapt340 at 10:22am 10.21.24
My rudder broke off dLj at 10:05am 10.21.24 Got the boat out, had a welder extend the cradle and stands 18in . The marina manager accomidated m
Seaward 26 T-Bar (2) lehighsail at 9:30am 10.21.24 Attached is s stock picture of the "T-Bar". Although not clearly visible in the picture, there is a
New sailor, new boat, new concerns (1) SteveHughessails at 9:22am 10.21.24 It scanned ok.
New sailor, new boat, new concerns SteveHughessails at 9:15am 10.21.24 I went searching through all the paper work I received when I purchased this vessel. I found a fax f
Seaward 26 T-Bar JoeWhite at 9:06am 10.21.24 I do not have the image of what you are describing. If the sheets are becoming wedged underneath, th
Hurricane Nadine shemandr at 8:48am 10.21.24 Nadine. You bad girl! Where are you tonight?
New sailor, new boat, new concerns (2) SteveHughessails at 8:33am 10.21.24 Hi Dave I found only one label on the mast, it doesn't help us. Clearer picture, yes. They are the h
Axle length Crazy Dave Condon at 8:20am 10.21.24 @Project_Mayhem it is a tandem trailer with surge brakes on one axle. Needs to know if hunter bu
Hurricane Nadine ggrizzard at 8:18am 10.21.24 Nadine, going where all hurricanes should go to die, WEST! (Florida's had enough)
5-year-old Neil Pryde mainsail and furling jib used on 1990 O'Day Daysailor 3 kappykaplan at 8:11am 10.21.24 My understanding is that giving away items (free) is acceptable in the "Digital Dumpster Dive - Fre
Catalina 385 weight? kappykaplan at 8:09am 10.21.24 and generally never discuss her weight as "FAT" or "BIG BOTTOMED.":yikes: :yikes::badbad:
Toilet Intake Hose ....modification Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:53am 10.21.24 Sink drain thru-hulls are below the waterline on almost all sailboats. So disconnect the toilet int

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