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Toe Rail Leak Panacea at 12:54pm 08.14.08 Mid-Size Boats 2/1485 I have a Hunter 31 1987 and suspect I have a leak from the toe rail on the stbd side (forward - just
Atomic 4 removal from a 1973 P30 gravy26 at 12:23pm 08.14.08 Pearson 3/1778 I believe I lost one of the 2 main bearings this past weekend. It started making a terrible noise a
How to keep the instrument panel cover up on a 361? Luftig at 10:37am 08.14.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1496 Has anyone figured out a clean way to keep the plex cover over the instrument cover up when you are
"A Strange Case of Justice " Warren Milberg at 10:23am 08.14.08 Ask All Sailors 21/2263 This story was in the BoatUS "Seaworthy" magazine and is quite amazing....
Window Replacement - Main Cabin P30 Alan Dyer at 10:14am 08.14.08 Pearson 1/1841 I recently purchased a P30. I am replacing all the ports and windows. Beckson has sent the 4 small
Block Island trip Paul T at 10:04am 08.14.08 Ask An Oday Owner 1/961 Hi everyone! I'm planning a BI trip in September (weather permitting) on my O'day 23. I know the is
Replacing Old Mainsail Halyard Line with New rardiH36 at 9:42am 08.14.08 Ask All Sailors 19/8973 This weekend, I will be replacing my very old "who knows how long its been on the boat?" mainsail ha
I hate dock rats!! soling42 at 9:11am 08.14.08 Ask All Sailors 28/3868 I'm talking about the big a$$ wharf rats that are partying on my boat when I leave. Luckily(?) they'
Tohatsu 6hp Kevin at 9:08am 08.14.08 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1097 OK...I've bought my Tohatsu 6hp, Garelick 71090 motor mount, and had a machine shop manufacture me a
getting a new motor tsiptom at 8:25am 08.14.08 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1561 I hate my 9.9 Yamaha motor; it is so dam heavy how can I trade it in or sell it (it works well)
Hunter 27 mast step rchuyck at 8:25am 08.14.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1415 I just purchased a '84 Hunter 27. When the boat was derigged the mast wiring was cut at the mast ste
do you carry a spare Class T fuse? newly anonymous at 8:22am 08.14.08 Big Boats 7/1048 Yesterday, while installing a wind turbine generator, I discovered that my amp-hour shunt, which is
Honda BF8 (1990) electrical system (1) walt at 8:14am 08.14.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/5184 My boat has a 1990 or so Honda BF8 (8 hp) outboard which had a bad charging system and I finally got
checking tranny fluid viduta, trish dora jane at 8:03am 08.14.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1393 Okay, I just must be visually impaired since I can't seem to see the gimballing feature hardware (re
gimballing feature on gas stove viduta, trish dora jane at 7:53am 08.14.08 Mid-Size Boats 2/1496 We just purchased a 1988 Catalina 27. PO is out of country for a bit so can't ask him. Stove top i
battery packcharging cat30 at 7:29am 08.14.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1358 I've got a ray 100 handheld vhf with tired old nicad batteries. i would like to rebuild the battery
Any Suggestions - steering still stiff Coyote at 7:03am 08.14.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1212 will be removing the Cowl in the aft berth to reveal the Steering Cables and Quadrant any suggestio
O'day, McVay= Fun (1) Barry at 5:39am 08.14.08 Day Sailers 0/1206 Well ,we sailed her on Lake Temiscaming and she behaved very well.....that is until the mast base co
Yanmar Parts Alan11634 at 5:08am 08.14.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1439 Anyone recommend an online Yanmar dealer that supplies the Tennessee area. Need routine maintenance
Beaufort/ Moorehead NC Billyc13 at 10:05pm 08.13.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1255 I am sailing the Beaufort area in Oct. and would appreciate any suggestions on sights to see,anchora

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Throttle Position while Sailing jssailem at 9:07pm 01.12.22 throttle housing indicating that the throttle should be placed in the reverse position Reading thi
Throttle Position while Sailing Benny17441 at 8:58pm 01.12.22 The recommendation for Hunter is to place it Neutral allowing the transmission to free wheel. The
Its funny Friday! (1) Will Gilmore at 8:41pm 01.12.22 201724 -Will
Its funny Friday! Will Gilmore at 8:37pm 01.12.22 It's from asking the genie, when he grants you one wish, for a pe** that was a foot. Gives new mea*
Checking cooling water flow Techstyle at 8:09pm 01.12.22 I left my boat for a couple of weeks in August of 2021 and when I came back to it I noticed that the
What do I do with PO's shit? Tom J at 7:56pm 01.12.22 You mentioned motoring up to Victoria to dump the tank. Is that your only option to dump overboard?
Tired Winches Joe at 7:46pm 01.12.22 You can replace a standard winch similar to that for much less than you think. Here's a pair of 16'
Throttle Position while Sailing Tom J at 7:42pm 01.12.22 I don't know about Hunters, but my Catalina specifies putting the gear in reverse while sailing. Ap
What do I do with PO's shit? shot-by-ford at 7:29pm 01.12.22 First, and understanding your frustration, I would try to edit the topic title to a little more fam
Its funny Friday! leo310 at 7:26pm 01.12.22 Is that what you could call "a foot long dong"
What do I do with PO's shit? Joe at 7:23pm 01.12.22 Do you have a anti siphon loop between tank and head discharge? I installed one on my 1.5 inch disc
What do I do with PO's shit? jssailem at 7:06pm 01.12.22 WOW.. Welcom to the SBO Forum. That was some vent. I would suggest, if you have not already, acqui
Steven N Crusty Ol Salt at 6:56pm 01.12.22
What do I do with PO's shit? Don S/V ILLusion at 6:23pm 01.12.22 . Since then, I have contacted someone to replace all my hoses and fix this properly, now that I'd
What do I do with PO's shit? dlochner at 6:05pm 01.12.22 First, and understanding your frustration, I would try to edit the topic title to a little more fami
1997 Bennetaue oceanis 400 stop switch wiring? RitSim at 5:47pm 01.12.22 If your boat is like mine, there are more that a few "hangiing" wires going to nowhere. I even foun
1997 Bennetaue oceanis 400 stop switch wiring? bwagner187 at 5:31pm 01.12.22 Roger that Tom ... The the cable at the helm works just fine although if it is not fully disengaged
Unknown Part and function (3) Jimc91 at 5:26pm 01.12.22 New question for forum experts. The 2x4 wood mast support will need replacing as one side is a bit s
1997 Bennetaue oceanis 400 stop switch wiring? Tom J at 5:16pm 01.12.22 Thanks man. I ordered a new switch and its definitely not the switch. I just dont understand what t
1997 Bennetaue oceanis 400 stop switch wiring? bwagner187 at 4:29pm 01.12.22 Still no info on the infamous stop switch and black blue wire?

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