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Best Yard for Fiberglass and Keel Work - Lower Hudson apittman at 12:55pm 03.20.22 Ask All Sailors 1/425 Hey folks. So I finally got to visit my boat after 2 years of her sitting on the yard...she could u
Need replacement propane hose (3) Dr. D at 12:50pm 03.20.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1643 The hose going from the propane tank to the regulator has cracked. The tube is a bit over 23" long w
Autopilot drive interface DArcy at 10:54am 03.20.22 Ask All Sailors 29/3347 My autopilot is old, really old. I'd like to replace the autopilot but keep the drive, mostly becaus
Replacing depth sounder and knot meter (2) shank at 10:54am 03.20.22 Ask All Sailors 2/982 I have an 82 Catalina 27 with the old SR Mariner separate depth sounder and knot meters. They both j
Marine plywood- to use or not to use? (1) SV Gutsy Lady at 10:44am 03.20.22 Bristol 18/8701 Hello, Continuing the renovation of my Bristol 24. I got the old floor out as it was starting to ro
Water Standing Under V Berth fox9988 at 10:23am 03.20.22 Catalina 30 7/1512 I drained the fresh water tank into the hull. Is there a drain to let water from this area into the
Looking for trailer to fit Oday 23/2 cheeseNcrackers at 10:08am 03.20.22 Trailer Sailors 0/501 Hello. Looking for a used trailer that would be suitable for an Oday 23-2 in New England. Thanks fo
Auto Pilot WILLIAM SLOAN at 8:30am 03.20.22 Ask All Sailors 29/5970 Just bought a 1988 34' Catalina and want to install an autopilot, Any suggestions greatly appreciat
looking hard at a 2006 Hunter 36 - we have a couple of questions. George Braun at 7:59am 03.20.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/2010 looked yesterday at a Hunter 36 from 2006. Can the forum answer a couple of questions? 1 - the orig
6 days at sea after yacht sinks. Leeward Rail at 7:42am 03.20.22 Sails Call Lounge 5/1217 https://globalnews.ca/news/8695743/b-c-man-survives-six-days-at-sea FWIW: I find his takeaway inter
Spray hood chappers PA at 3:53am 03.20.22 Parts Search 1/585
Sea rail scepter mounting - First 345 Amanda_dk at 11:29pm 03.19.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/612 Hi, I have to replace the 2 sea rail scepter mounting bolts on my Beneteau First 345 year 1985. The
H280 Boom & Jiffy Reef Crusty Ol Salt at 7:32pm 03.19.22 Mid-Size Boats 6/1239 Below is the owners manual illustration for the boom ' jiffy reef. https://i.postimg.cc/kGZcRX6B/H
Looking for info on the head/toilet brockangelo at 3:55pm 03.19.22 Catalina 22 11/1750
Christmas in March (3) Tally Ho at 2:28pm 03.19.22 Ask All Sailors 14/1382 So in the Chicago area on Lake Michigan, the ice is out and marinas start to open April 1. I see 2
broken filler cap for yanmar 3ym20 transmission Dale Haz at 2:20pm 03.19.22 C&C 3/1045 Has anyone had to remove a broken plastic filler cap/dipstick from a transmission. The cap completel
My NEWEST radio is "obsolete" ? Calif. Ted at 1:49pm 03.19.22 Sails Call Lounge 13/2079 Newest and only DSC is handheld and has dead Li battery, google search reveals radio is obsolete, no
Assistance with Entry to Canada Information MikeHoncho at 9:47am 03.19.22 Pacific North West Cruisers 49/10561 Understanding that COVID is constantly changing detailed requirements, I would like to know the bas
S2 11A - Locked throttle and gear shift Halvern at 7:47am 03.19.22 S2 5/1733 Got the boat home at limited throttle. Took the pedestal apart and found both levers frozen in place
Inability to hook up to GFCI shore POWER while on-the-hard (2) SailSarkisian at 5:14am 03.19.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 26/4453 added comments = First, to all the responders in my ORIGINAL STATEMENT - and questions ref to WHY

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Where is the fuel shut off valve on my 1984 Newport Mark iii?? (Universal M25 xp engine) knotimpossible at 7:42am 07.23.25 I did look there, although I didnt crawl over the tank to check the aft end. Is that where it is? Or
Raise the boom rgranger at 7:42am 07.23.25 You could also lower the bimi.
Raise the boom SteveHughessails at 7:33am 07.23.25 Depending on your main sail, if you simply drill a new hole and lift the boom, you would have to ope
Weather forecast for the PNW Hello Below at 7:28am 07.23.25
1984 Hunter 27: Original Boom Queston (s) Hunter Enthusiast at 6:29am 07.23.25 I appreciate your reply; thank you. Might you be able to get a close-up picture of where/how the bo
Low-Stretch Halyards actually worth it for cruising? Joe at 6:07am 07.23.25 Why were so many boats rigged with wire to rope halyards back in the day? Primarily to save space w
Refitting Hunter 40-1, need some advice... dmax at 6:01am 07.23.25 The keel bolts look good - get some Spotless Stainless or Wichinox to treat the stainless steel, it
Universal M-18 fuel return line part identification (1) twodzusfittings at 5:18am 07.23.25 Where in the metal line, is the leak? Is it at the fitting or at what point in the line. In other wo
H260 from 2001 the "T-ball" connector pulled away from wires of jib, up top, what replacement connector is used now, and any chance for self fix?? Davenport at 4:53am 07.23.25 To answer my beginners question, when h260 wire is put into T-ball shroud terminal and squeezed via
Weather forecast for the PNW jssailem at 4:46am 07.23.25 On Pender, Port Browning is not permitting transient boaters to fill their water tanks. No boat wash
1984 Hunter 27: Original Boom Queston (s) (1) David in Sandusky at 4:44am 07.23.25 1. The boom attachment is nothing like our '77 H27. Either a Hunter change, or a P.O. Here is a pict
Refitting Hunter 40-1, need some advice... danooxnard at 4:21am 07.23.25 You may want to rethink the insulation plan for the refrigerator. Drilling hole to check depth of i
Mainsheet blocks Codybear at 3:01am 07.23.25 Look on page 2: https://gallery.harken.com/gallery/6a2afe99-3917-47c9-8aae-ea65c671bac8.pdf. Check
Cockpit shower part number marcham at 9:51pm 07.22.25 THere are several options that might fit .... check out the western marine catalogue. Your local cha
Refitting Hunter 40-1, need some advice... marcham at 9:43pm 07.22.25 I've seen a lot worst. I bet a stainless brush will take 95% of the scum and light surface corrosion
Finally a 3D printing project that I like Leeward Rail at 9:37pm 07.22.25 A bit off topic but, I think stubbing your toes is nature's reminder to pay attention. (As long as i
Catalina 22 Step bolt Leeward Rail at 9:20pm 07.22.25 was also slightly ovaled, even though it had already been reinforced with a sleeve at some point.
Refitting Hunter 40-1, need some advice... (4) Canuck Sailorguy at 8:59pm 07.22.25 Thanks for the input, most helpful. Re your comments about the keelbolts - I'm attaching photos of t
Strange grumbling noise behind engine Leeward Rail at 8:45pm 07.22.25 Does it make the noise in neutral at the dock ? (Shaft won't spin from water passing it at the dock
Hunter 38 one and only piece of exterior wood MFD at 8:21pm 07.22.25 I have always taken a bit of shameful pride in that the companion way hatch handle is the only piece

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