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sloppy rudder post AndyR at 2:00pm 09.10.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1280 Hi guys we have our B293 out of the water for annual maintainance and we noticed a bit of slop in t
Draft plan for Chesapeake Bay Cpt. Jon at 1:15pm 09.10.09 Ask All Sailors 98/10220 The Bay needs more than this, but it's a start: http://static.mgnetwork.com/rtd/pdfs/20090911_bay
removing cutlass pethia at 12:54pm 09.10.09 The Cherubini Hunters 7/2410 I have a cherubini 27 1978. I would like to remove the cutlass. Has anyone out there had luck with
Sale email: apology Phil Herring at 11:37am 09.10.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1249 We accidentally sent an email to the Beneteau list today with a bunch of code in the subject field.
Engine Smoking, Cleaning injectors on Yanmar YSB-12 Royal Flush at 11:23am 09.10.09 Ask All Sailors 14/8453 I've noticed oil in the water at times during startup. Recently on my last trip, I've noticed the e
Electrolux Stove/Oven Bill Amos at 11:22am 09.10.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/2182 Last year I purchased a 1986 Beneteau First 305 from the widow of the unfortunate deceased previous
Forward head: How does it go togehter? emergpa1 at 11:13am 09.10.09 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1349 Hi, I am currently putting the final touches on the finish, and replacement of the panels and trim t
interior lighting: going to LED's Belle30 at 10:04am 09.10.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1253 I'm #4058, 1985 30TR-BS. I'm at work and need to know if I have it correct. Are the six interior inc
New and In Awe CaptTripps at 9:56am 09.10.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1759 I just want to say that I am a new 25M owner and this site is a godsend! Reading the forums has tol
interior lighting: going to LED's Belle30 at 9:34am 09.10.09 Catalina 30 0/1432 I'm #4058, 1985 30TR-BS. I'm at work and need to know if I have it correct. Are the six interior inc
Main Halyard Aft Miller26S at 6:20am 09.10.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1833 I want to run the main halyard to the cockpit on my 26s. Can anyone tell me the length (approximate)
Good News BobM at 6:01am 09.10.09 S2 2/1411 My Mother is getting out of the nursing home tomorrow after Whipple surgery last month that had her
Holding tank question hwthomp at 4:45am 09.10.09 Big Boats 15/1684 Got a '94, 35.5 and can't seem to remember or find anything that tells me the capacity of the holdin
Ventilation while stored, docked, or anchored! dserrell at 3:44am 09.10.09 Ask All Sailors 12/2407 1
C27 rudder nagymama at 11:49pm 09.09.09 Mid-Size Boats 2/2058 e modified the original rudder on our 1979 C27 and it now sails great, but the rudder is really hard
Wet foam in bilge Steve & Pauline at 10:56pm 09.09.09 Ask All Sailors 7/4016 G'day, We own a 1979 Sparkman ' Stephens 40 ft ketch (GRP hull). We found osmosis in the hull ' dec
Lewmar 40ST Winch complete disassembly FHLIPSKY at 9:27pm 09.09.09 Catalina 30 6/4840 I have Lewmar 40ST two-speed winches on my 1984 C-30. Anyone know how to get the last two gears out
sirius 21/22 need new trailer trevena at 9:00pm 09.09.09 Sirius 21/22 1/3974 I am looking to purchase a new trailer for my sirius 21/22. What is a good company? What design? Any
rudder for a 25' 1974 venture CPCLIPPER at 8:09pm 09.09.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/2576 hi, i recently purchased a 1974 25' venture macgregor that came with two rudders, a 73" mahogany rud
Mast lowering question chrisolavitch at 6:30pm 09.09.09 Smaller Boats 8/2268 Our boat has a roller furler. (23.5) We are very new to sailing. I need to lower the mast to work

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Elusive Leak in the Anchor Lockers of 1995 and Later Hunters Hollyberry at 11:46am 04.22.22 Is the water gathering under your cushions? or appearing in a locker area below? A photo or two migh
Wooden interior steps (1) Hollyberry at 11:41am 04.22.22 Might I suggest an alternate? Reface them with Lonseal or possibly Plasteak... no more issues with w
X2Power AGM battery Scott T-Bird at 11:32am 04.22.22 Oh, you want specs @Stu Jackson ? I wasn't going that deep into the weeds! But here they are ... h
Diesel tank cleaning advise needed Ralph Johnstone at 11:20am 04.22.22 As for cleaning, I think I would use a garden sprayer to hose the inside of the tank with a de-grea
Anchor locker leaks Ralph Johnstone at 10:33am 04.22.22 So, @Ralph Johnstone , if you've got any System Three left, I may need to borrow some. :huh: Don'
Epoxy and stainless steel. senang at 10:24am 04.22.22 By the look of it this a standard Volvo lipseal. Volvo does NOT mention this arrangement with the wa
Diesel tank cleaning advise needed dlochner at 9:55am 04.22.22 Try special order from SBO Shop, ask @Dave Groshong
Diesel tank cleaning advise needed JRacer at 9:54am 04.22.22 Adding an inspection port is good idea. Do a search there are several companies that can provide t
Diesel tank cleaning advise needed senang at 9:48am 04.22.22 +1 For what Ritsim above posted. Cut a hole, thoroughly clean the insides, replace hoses. Cutting a
X2Power AGM battery Stu Jackson at 9:36am 04.22.22 but it doesn't appear that they all have exactly the same specifications WADR, your post includes
Ship/Maintenance log book DArcy at 9:32am 04.22.22 I use Microsoft OneNote for maintenance as well as To Do list and I made a Kanban board for all of t
Beneteau Spare Parts mdibella at 9:31am 04.22.22 UPDATE: I reached out to another Beneteau dealer today and got my access restored just as others on
Diesel tank cleaning advise needed shemandr at 9:16am 04.22.22 I once took a fuel tank to a radiator shop to be cleaned. It was pretty easy to get out.
Found a 2003 C310 marchem at 9:15am 04.22.22 I'm a bad owner, never got around to cleaning my winches but last time out they were major tough to
Hunter 23 Hull/deck joint R&R? Thaniel at 9:07am 04.22.22 Glad to see progress on this project. Please keep posting how things go.
Raymarine Wheel drive autopilot on Hunter boat- to upgrade? Johann at 9:02am 04.22.22
Stansions for 1987 Hunter 28.5 Dave Groshong at 9:00am 04.22.22 https://shop.hunterowners.com/hp/part.php?m=28.5&c=8&p=55125
Rigid Reefer mast raising Timm R Oday25 at 8:57am 04.22.22 Yes ,you are correct in that I was solely referancing the flexible furler .The forestay is connected
replace starter/glowplug key switch Calif. Ted at 8:34am 04.22.22 The pod is actually made by Navpod, it is easiest to remove the wheel to remove the front panel. The
Fresh water flush Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:14am 04.22.22 I like this solution. The sink drain is below the waterline-about eight inches or so up the hull fr

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