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Rudder Bearings & seal for First 285 (1) epf at 12:35pm 04.22.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1953 Hello I have a 1989 model First 285 with tiller steering and I am looking for top and bottom beari
table in cabin sailaway50 at 11:56am 04.22.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/945 We recently purchased a 1996 400. Has any one ever removed the cabin table and replaced it with som
That is my Question: To Fill or Not To Fill? rardiH36 at 10:51am 04.22.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/790 When I took delivery of my 1980 Hunter 36 10 months ago, the fresh water tanks were empty except for
Head to sink drain Steve_Catalina at 10:15am 04.22.08 Ask All Sailors 10/1731 Folks,I recently completed teeing my head intake to my sink drain. Currently I use a large stopper
P31-2 Spreader light bulb bobnatale at 10:08am 04.22.08 Pearson 3/1728 So... I am getting ready to step the mast, and I figured I would change the anchor and spreader bulb
Catalina insignia has seen better days. K-Mac at 9:00am 04.22.08 Catalina 30 3/1268 Where can I buy replacement insignias (Catalina 30)? On the port side the original is missing the 3
Windy day on the mooring Chet7135 at 1:45pm 04.22.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1315 This was last sunday on the mooring, Rough and windy day! And a wild and wet dinghy ride back to sho
Interested in an inexpensive inverter? Benny17441 at 2:10pm 04.22.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1183 Went to COSTCO today and found an XPower 1000 watts by Xantrex fo $49. I picked up one based on the
Headliner Caps Deb at 2:06pm 04.22.08 Pearson 3/1943 Hi all, thanks for reading my inquiry and any feedback you can supply. My traveler is mounted by th
Get Rid of Boat Odors--Thanks! vsschreffler at 2:24pm 04.22.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1333 I greatly appreciate your expert book on Get Rid of Boat Odors.--It would be immensely helpful to no
Is this charliecobra paulj at 5:48pm 04.22.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1469 paulj
Potable water pump r. gallagher at 11:04pm 04.20.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/993 My potable water pump seized last weekend. I took the pump apart, found nothing wrong internally, an
Is the non-skid on a 11.0 A Gel coat or Paint? davekagi at 11:26pm 04.20.08 S2 1/1255 Has anyone repainted or Gel-coated the non-skid areas on an S2.It may have been painted on mine as
What type of paint Summer Knights at 12:29am 04.21.08 Day Sailers 1/1060 I am looking for the best paint to use above the waterline on the hull of my boat. 35 years is showi
Electrical problem with MacGregor 26X Michigan 26X at 12:33am 04.21.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/2719 My MacGregor 26X just came out of winter storage. Both batteries fully charged, and battery terminal
331 Quadrant Update Bill at 1:07am 04.21.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1033 For anyone who might have seen this posting in December here is an update of my progress.The quadr
motor mounts on 331 Rob1214 at 12:55am 04.21.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1265 This is my first yr with my 331 2004 beneteau . I was wondering if anyone else has problems in the l
Drains and Bilge on an M25 dancing bear at 1:44am 04.21.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1027 My m25 has two drains on the stern. One is for the cockpit, the other is starboard of the cockpit d
Start engin alarm ??? steve201 at 2:00am 04.21.08 Catalina 30 4/1291 Not sure whats up.When I was out After running the engin for about 2 hours, stopped and had lunch.
Bow anchor Dave5031 at 2:40am 04.21.08 The Cherubini Hunters 9/1589 I am looking at a 1978 Hunter 27 to buy. The boat seems in pretty good shape, but I have one questio

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Need a new mast ShawnL at 3:38am 04.29.21 There's one on ebay right now in NY https://www.ebay.com/itm/203406707533?hash=item2f5bfc0b4d:g:v
Anchor light not working Codybear at 3:30am 04.29.21 You may be in for a surprise when you get to the top of the mast. While mine was a festoon (cone),
remove siezed motor mount bolt twalker H260 at 10:12pm 04.28.21
Alternator adjustment bracket LeslieTroyer at 9:03pm 04.28.21 great job!!
36 foot Hunter Anchoring Questions - Chain and Rope Ratio LeslieTroyer at 9:00pm 04.28.21 I've got a 36' Catalina i went with 4x chain and as much rope as I had (250') -- I alway use a brida
remove siezed motor mount bolt LeslieTroyer at 8:53pm 04.28.21 nut cracker!! split that sucker Amazon.com: Elitexion 2pcs Nut Splitter Tool for Damaged Nut Remove
Stern vents - screen options? sail sfbay at 8:27pm 04.28.21
remove siezed motor mount bolt Ralph Johnstone at 8:03pm 04.28.21 the port rear post is stuck in the hole. Can you describe what this "post" is or better still, at
Outboard Motor Mount on Stern Pushpit - 2005 Huter 36 drm1 at 8:02pm 04.28.21 thats a good idea. thanks. where would i but the s/s tube and clamp on fitting? 1" SS tubing can
Outboard Motor Mount on Stern Pushpit - 2005 Huter 36 Ralph Johnstone at 7:59pm 04.28.21 thats a good idea. thanks. where would i but the s/s tube and clamp on fitting? 1" SS tubing can
Using a trolling motor on small boat SailingLoto at 7:56pm 04.28.21 I used an old transom mount minnkota and small car battery the first couple times I ever went sailin
Outboard Motor Mount on Stern Pushpit - 2005 Huter 36 drm1 at 7:53pm 04.28.21 Seeing as you do not (if I understand you rightly) have a "T" in you upper railing, you might get s
Head replacement KZW at 7:51pm 04.28.21 I put in a Raritan PHII three years ago. Straight forward installation and reused the WC bowl. Much
Outboard Motor Mount on Stern Pushpit - 2005 Huter 36 (1) Ralph Johnstone at 7:50pm 04.28.21 Seeing as you do not (if I understand you rightly) have a "T" in you upper railing, you might get so
Compass vs GPS Tom J at 7:48pm 04.28.21 Granite ledges? Gulp! Yeah. It's a safe enough route if you stay a mile or so offshore. I prefe
Leaking Water Tank nveater at 7:45pm 04.28.21 Thanks yes I did use a gasket which I got from Beckson the port maker and bolts and washers as well
Filling Fresh Water tanks Capt Robbie at 7:27pm 04.28.21 water fill for port tank is near the port side window above the sink, Aft tank maybe in a few locati
Stringer issue under compression post mnmpizza at 7:11pm 04.28.21 Doug, thanks for sharing. Your outside deck has to be sunken in, too...
Delightful decisions in New England coast PaulK at 7:10pm 04.28.21 New Bedford has recently redone its harbor front, and offers a lot of marina options. You can visit
Outboard Motor Mount on Stern Pushpit - 2005 Huter 36 drm1 at 7:04pm 04.28.21 Correct. The motor stem would prevent that as well, but the piece of marine board does it better. I

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