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gel coat calibre at 10:02pm 05.14.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/965 Hello. Would anybody have the light blue gel coat for 40.7 It for the grid work below the teak floo
anxious (1) Justin_NSA at 12:52am 05.15.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1183 This weekend will be the first time this season that the weather and our schedules will allow us to
dry gas suggestion, question ITHACAJIM at 11:55pm 05.14.08 Smaller Boats 5/1145 recently, after launching my hunter 23, and intending to motor about 300 yards to my slip, no sails
Impeller & Fuel Filter Al at 11:41pm 05.14.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/954 I tried to remove the impeller and the shaft came forward. Needless to say I stopped trying to remo
Changing a Racor Filter Steve22060 at 11:33pm 05.14.08 Big Boats 5/2594 My boatyard has been changing my Racor 110A filter every two years and I want to know how to do it m
Spreader Bushings Don Crowther at 10:49pm 05.14.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1055 Just brought my Hunter 31 and while I was preparing it for shipping I had to remove the spreaders. I
Storm damage: traveler car / boom vang block Banooma at 1:00am 05.15.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1297 My Dad checked on my boat for me yesterday after Monday's Noreaster, and reported back that the boom
Backing Plate Don at 1:16am 05.15.08 Ask All Sailors 10/1569 Ok so I picked up a 2 by 10 inch piece of oak its about a 3/4 of an inch thick I think. My plan is
Two different metals...... loads of fun :) Don at 2:03am 05.15.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1043 Ok so I'm assuming my sampson post is bronze and the bolts and nuts that are rusted like no ones bus
Should I buy a Mac? Gary Nomad at 2:27am 05.15.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1204 I'm considering buying a newer Mac 26M. I have a few concerns that I hope some of you existing owne
Veeeeeeery Interesting sailaway78 at 2:36am 05.15.08 Ask All Sailors 5/994 I was just browsing around on the net this morning, and took a look at the Maptech web sight. Just w
coating on fiberglass antenna Sailoff at 2:33am 05.15.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1469 We have a fiberglass anntenna for our Loran and everytime we touch it we get bits of fiberglass in o
Lancer 30 holding tank George16883 at 3:33am 05.15.08 Lancer 3/1787 I have a lancer 30 MKIV. This is not the sail drive model, but the inboard Yanmar model. I do not
Steering wheel knot Kailani at 3:22am 05.15.08 Ask All Sailors 3/2908 I'm looking for instructions on how to add a turks head knot to my wheel. The knot will need to be i
Mooring Pennant VT Fitz at 4:33am 05.15.08 Smaller Boats 8/1881 Received my helix anchor today. Got my mooring ball last week (great deal on eBay). I'm planning on
Swim Ladder locks (1) sailacat34 at 4:25am 05.15.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1087 Can anyone advise on how to whiten or where to find replacements for the white rubber ends on the sw
Engine SoundProofing Seams Jason1271 at 4:48am 05.15.08 Mid-Size Boats 0/970 On our 2004 33, the tape on the seams of my engine soundproofing has worn out, and I'm looking at w
Couch removal Sammy at 5:50am 05.15.08 Big Boats 6/1798 Can one of you Hunter 41 owners advise me how to gain acces to behind the couch in the salon? I have
East coast guys get ready sailaway78 at 7:03am 05.15.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1120 Break out the rain gear and batten down the hatches. This front that blew through here last night w
How to get rid of the "slack" in my tiller on a Hunter 23.5? Scubajeep at 6:55am 05.15.08 Smaller Boats 8/1553 I have a good bit of "slack" in my tiller for my Hunter 23.5. Does anyone have any suggestions on h

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New Pop Ups Phil Herring at 10:26am 10.26.21 The ad code is not called when a page is requested by a user who is logged in -- it is hidden, meani
New Pop Ups Project_Mayhem at 10:07am 10.26.21 How does it work?
Enhance or replace the O/B motor lift? Project_Mayhem at 10:05am 10.26.21 Wow that was fast! Does it lock in the down position or does it rely on weight?
New Pop Ups Phil Herring at 10:04am 10.26.21 So the ad is still there in the background potentially collecting everyone's data? That's not how
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? All U Get at 10:01am 10.26.21 Here is the correct tool. https://shop.snapon.com/product/Open-End%2C-inches/1-2%22-Drive-2-1%2F2%2
Enhance or replace the O/B motor lift? (2) RussC at 9:58am 10.26.21 I'm curious about your modification to the notch less part. I'm in no hurry to modify my mount so n
Hunter 26/260/270 Rally in Sarasota, FL rs1sensen at 9:58am 10.26.21 Hey all - the new event date is confirmed for Dec. 27/28. Those wishing to attend, please send me a
when does cordage typically go on sale? Apex at 9:56am 10.26.21 UPDATE Thanks for the chat and lines Dave. After a few minutes on the phone talking about merits
Loose stanchions - is there a simple solution? Hello Below at 9:36am 10.26.21 Try through bolting and use a nyloc nut.
Loose stanchions - is there a simple solution? stuartsw at 9:26am 10.26.21 On my 2007 Hunter 45CC the stanchions are attached to the bases by a bolt/nut fitting which passes
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? Jake N Eggs at 9:24am 10.26.21 Here is the correct tool. https://shop.snapon.com/product/Open-End%2C-inches/1-2%22-Drive-2-1%2F2%2
Enhance or replace the O/B motor lift? Project_Mayhem at 9:13am 10.26.21 I'm curious about your modification to the notch less part. I'm in no hurry to modify my mount so no
Simple head question dlochner at 9:12am 10.26.21 We store the boat in a yard that is on the Chicago River. We pass through 29 bridges that lift for
Tabernacle replacement Project_Mayhem at 9:11am 10.26.21 Are you sure they arent through bolted? A pic of the underside would help Try getting something und
Enhance or replace the O/B motor lift? RussC at 9:09am 10.26.21 @RussC Do you have any more pics of your modified mount? I can take as many as you need. the boat
Atomic 4 dies a few minutes after engaging transmission jeepbluetj at 9:07am 10.26.21 An A4 is basically 4 briggs&straton lawnmower engines stuck together. 1930's technology. Suck, Sque
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? LloydB at 9:03am 10.26.21 SUPERIOR TOOL Sink Drain Wrench, Zinc, Compatible with Manufacturer Part Number 3915, Open End
Enhance or replace the O/B motor lift? Project_Mayhem at 9:01am 10.26.21 @RussC Do you have any more pics of your modified mount?
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? Project_Mayhem at 8:43am 10.26.21 Auto part stores also have some large sockets in their rental inventory for FWD axle replacement. Th
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? thinwater at 8:42am 10.26.21 Perhaps this adjustable wrench: adjustable plumbers wrench Also, you will probably need the interna

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