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Can't remove packing John at 1:44pm 04.30.09 Ask All Sailors 21/4028 Today I tried to replace the shaft packing. I found that the old packing was so old and hard that I
transducer mounting wcaime at 1:42pm 04.30.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1266 You recommended mounting a transducer with toilet ring wax. Is there anything in the wax that may de
hunter mast light hunter 19 Adrian9458 at 1:21pm 04.30.09 Smaller Boats 2/1230 my mast light fell off Is this required to have according to boating regs If so how can I reattach i
410 Gen Set Sailgunner at 12:49pm 04.30.09 Big Boats 2/1453 Has anyone with a 410 installed a gen set? If so what size, type, where installed, and how did you
missing part to fill 4 in hole in cat 27 carl7071 at 12:45pm 04.30.09 Mid-Size Boats 1/1452 can anyone help me and tell me what the part is that was on top of my catalina 27 a 1973 boat ... th
prevent hurricane damage yknot at 10:31am 04.30.09 Ask All Sailors 5/1335 I am new to Sarasota Fl. I have a slip in a protected marina a short distance from Sarasota Bay. In
can it work, will it work, should it work (1) saylor240 at 8:44am 04.30.09 Ask All Sailors 4/2953 ok communication question, just got my new boat, has Datamarine CS100 Knot/temp guage, appears to be
28' Oday - Universal Diesel - type of drive train Rekop at 8:32am 04.30.09 Bigger Boats 4/1487 On an 28' Oday day sailer, is the engine's drive train a saildrive type or straight shaft. We have
Refrig/Freezer gaskets... Doug/Karen at 7:31am 04.30.09 Big Boats 0/1009 I recently noted that the refrig/freezer lid gaskets on our 2003 H356 are beginning to deteriorate.
Alert for DIY hull polish Jim Seamans at 6:22am 04.30.09 Ask All Sailors 5/1846 This spring I found out that 3M is not making the 3M Imperial Compound and Finishing Material http
Chartplotter programs for Laptop Royal Flush at 6:00am 04.30.09 Ask All Sailors 12/3452 I'm searching for and reviewing a best value Chartplotter software package that can read the Free co
Can't get out of the Slip! Wind (2) Hermit Scott at 9:54pm 04.29.09 Ask All Sailors 43/15975 I wanted to drop by the boat and check the bilge and make sure there wasn't too much water. I was go
Sherwood Water Pump peter_ms at 9:27pm 04.29.09 Catalina 310 1/1601 Has anyone come up with an easy solution to changing the water pump impeller on the M25XPBC? My old
Shorter 26S Centerboard cscott at 8:57pm 04.29.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1966 I was wondering if anyone has used a shorter centerboard than the stock OEM centerboard that the 26S
Small 4-stroke motor on a 2-stroke bracket? mcaswell at 8:17pm 04.29.09 Ask All Sailors 10/8277 I'm helping a friend get set up with an outboard for his 21' daysailer. We need a bracket, but the
Year and Model Qusetions and need parts Gene Lovelace at 7:52pm 04.29.09 Day Sailers 11/2145 I have an O'Day 25 Hull #XDY60179M75L What is the model number? Year manufactued? I am adding a vang
More Boatstore Blues Ron20324 at 7:45pm 04.29.09 Ask All Sailors 31/4573 Just when we are almost through with the lies and deceptions at BW, West comes up with a new way to
Things you can do to impress your friends and make your boat more salty (1) Ross at 7:44pm 04.29.09 Ask All Sailors 27/3512 Learning the art of knot tieing is a source of many hours of pleasure for me. These are four of the
Autohelm 3000 Magothy boy at 7:18pm 04.29.09 Ask All Sailors 7/3704 Hey Folks: I am looking for an old remote for an Autohelm 3000. A buddy of mine has one for and
adding refrigeration unit Ladyl at 6:34pm 04.29.09 Big Boats 6/1456 Can anyone recomend or provide spec refrigeration unit that I would like to install under nav statio

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Don't drag your rudder on the ground when trailering. Doing some fixing after PO fail. Project_Mayhem at 9:42am 02.17.22 Nice job on the taper. You're far more patient than me. Why buy an angle grinder when you can just
Insurance Project_Mayhem at 9:39am 02.17.22 I've never had an issue insuring old small boats with Progressive. There have been positive experien
LiFePo4 Refresh Johann at 9:38am 02.17.22 One quick question, as I can't read all of this now; can you lay these batteries that you bought do
Yanmar 2GM20F blew black smoke Ralph Johnstone at 9:13am 02.17.22 I will also attempt to pull the exhaust hose off the elbow and try and see how coked up it looks up
Recommendation for a hatch or companionway air conditioner Ilanortho at 9:08am 02.17.22 My son uses something like this https://www.homedepot.com/b/Heating-Venting-Cooling-Air-Conditioner
Insurance Tater at 9:00am 02.17.22 I have asked our home/auto insurer for a quote on just liability. I worry mostly about injuries to g
Salon Lights wiring H49 DayDreamer41 at 8:58am 02.17.22 I know on our 41DS the mini fluorescent each have their own switch that would explain the hot all th
Recommendation for a hatch or companionway air conditioner DayDreamer41 at 8:51am 02.17.22 My son uses something like this https://www.homedepot.com/b/Heating-Venting-Cooling-Air-Conditioner
Interstate Trailer Sailing Tater at 8:49am 02.17.22 Ha Ha! You guys need to go sailing. Dave, I ran a 2x4 across the trailer and attached long bolts to
Insurance Parsons at 8:45am 02.17.22 When I owned a small trailer sailor, I added it to my State Farm insurance. I think it was written
315 Starting Battery Specifications jviss at 8:44am 02.17.22 It has always been my intention to write a short, succinct user manual for my boat, for those onboar
315 Starting Battery Specifications jviss at 8:42am 02.17.22 O.K., thanks!
M25-XP Oberdorfer Raw Water Pump is dripping oil at the base cal20dennis at 8:35am 02.17.22 The two seals are identical and the number for ordering: 10514
Recommendation for a hatch or companionway air conditioner Tom J at 8:31am 02.17.22 I would stay away from battery operated units. The technology is not yet there at a reasonable cos
Selling my H26 CaptainRan at 8:30am 02.17.22 Thank you sir but do stay in touch. What did you buy? Rgranger appreciated your comment too I
M25-XP Oberdorfer Raw Water Pump is dripping oil at the base (3) cal20dennis at 8:30am 02.17.22 My Universal M-18 has a leaking Sherwood raw water pump. Seal kit not available, but Toad Marine Car
315 Starting Battery Specifications Skipper John at 8:24am 02.17.22
Selling my H26 LakeShark at 8:09am 02.17.22 We're moving from Las Vegas to Puget Sound and I've already purchased a new boat up there so lettin
Stuck Kick up Rudder Pintle Jacktar at 8:07am 02.17.22 Yep 35-40 year old mistreated aluminum to stainless nuts and bolts or screws usually do not respond
Interstate Trailer Sailing (1) Crazy Dave Condon at 7:50am 02.17.22 202677

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