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oil change windsmaker at 1:55pm 05.04.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/6254 Ok I'm perplexed? Changed the oil in my perkins 4 108 this weekend. pumped out ~4 quarts. and put
Looking for mast for mac26D Greg at 1:24pm 05.04.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/822 Hello fellow Macgregorians.Can you please let me know if anyone has a 28' long, tear drop mast for
Install remote bildge pump in Oday 25 jhussey at 10:05pm 05.02.08 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1192 Need recommendation, install bildge pump,on Oday 25, where can it be placed, cannot locate in the ca
Help with Gunwale Molding and Rub Rail Adirondack Bob at 9:55pm 05.02.08 Ask An Oday Owner 3/3106 I know rubrail replacement has been discussed on this forum in the past, but I have a very specific
Bimini Fold Up with Arch Roger F at 10:49pm 05.02.08 Mid-Size Boats 2/1720 On my 2005 H306 I have tried a couple different ways to fold the stock provided bimini without inter
38 vs 386 charl at 10:49pm 05.02.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1104 Hi - looking at purchasing a 38 or slightly older 386. Has anyone done a comparions one vs the othe
Boom headroom Warren Renninger at 11:14pm 05.02.08 Catalina 30 2/1334 Looking at buying a Catalina 30 standard rig. The one I am looking at seems to have only about 6'2"
Portlights spflyer at 11:34pm 05.02.08 The Cherubini Hunters 12/1964 I'm a new owner of a "77" Hunter 27. I've read much about replacing portlights but can't find the p
On deck carriage of a RIB Clive Medland at 12:26am 05.03.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1117 Has anyone figured out a way to carry a 10 ft RIB on the foredeck of a 373? I don't think that it's
Cabin lighting Alan23153 at 12:25am 05.03.08 Mid-Size Boats 1/1061 I have a 1986 H31. Looking for direct replacement of the cabin "spotlights" that swivel. Any suggest
Liferaft Installation Clive Medland at 12:18am 05.03.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1000 Has anyone installed a liferaft cradle on the deck of a 373?
30' Islander Bahama SL v. Catalina 30 v. 28 Sabre lliversjr at 1:05am 05.03.08 Ask All Sailors 16/4846 After reading many books, web-sites, magazines, and forums, it appears that I have been able to loca
I need a measurement letterman at 12:46am 05.03.08 Catalina 30 1/1306 To the right of the sink there is a small counter area, then it drops off to a cushion. I need THAT
Trailering the Mac to San Diego next weekend for 4 days need advice caguy at 3:28am 05.03.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1720 on where to stay, moorings, guest slips, mast-up storage, launch ramps, must sees and must eats. I h
Gaskets Claude Collerette at 2:19am 05.03.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1231 All of my gaskets are shot. This includes the poptop, cockpit and hatch gaskets.Does anyone know wh
1975 R28 Bilge Question Mike at 2:12am 05.03.08 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 0/1738 I purchased a Ranger 28 in January and over the last 30 years this thing has been strip down to race
Who Makes the Clam Shell Vent on the Stern of a 1991 Catalina 28 Barry at 1:56am 05.03.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1134 I have a 1991 Catalina 28. I am looking for the manufacturer and or part number for the clam shell v
Flat bottom dinghy issues Dan Anderson at 7:47am 05.03.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1798 I bought a Honda 2hp that came with an 8'8" Achilles flat bottom rollup dinghy. The dinghy was squir
an experience Mike4116 at 7:16am 05.03.08 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1298 So, last fall I had to pull the depth sounder xducer from the boat and have it and the instrument di
Battery Storage Mac 25 Trev at 5:17am 05.03.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1166 Currently my battery compartment is behind the keel winch, inside the boat. I am a bit concerned wi

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How old is Grandpa? Crusty Ol Salt at 8:57am 12.19.21 We have a dairy that still delivers too and they provide a porch box.... https://www.oberweis.com/p
Time for the Monthly Mixing Elbow Question... dlochner at 8:55am 12.19.21 Looks like I'm headed for the replacement route, Dave. "Only" $194 for the HDI elbow. So I just ch
how to access forward head thru hull on Oceanus 400 Benny17441 at 8:49am 12.19.21 Can't believe a boat manufacturer would hide a Thru-hull and valve behind a molded head enclosure.
Slot less screws on toe-rail and genoa track. Don S/V ILLusion at 8:30am 12.19.21
Re Yanmar 4JH2TE/ H 42- fuel in bilge??? Steverhnm at 8:28am 12.19.21 Replace all your hose clamps, any suspect rubber hoses (diesel compatible) and all your copper crush
Angle of transom on 1990 35.5 Legend Steverhnm at 8:25am 12.19.21 One, but more are coming if I don't do this. It was actually a pretty dangerous situation. She was
Mast wire deck tube (1) jssailem at 8:16am 12.19.21 There is an alternative to the Swan Neck tube for wires. Bent hose. s bent over inside the mast. Le
Slot less screws on toe-rail and genoa track. smokey73 at 8:12am 12.19.21 Pictures are a little hard to tell but is it possible that those are actually "carriage bolts" that
Slot less screws on toe-rail and genoa track. jssailem at 8:06am 12.19.21 Can any one explain to me the need to use a slot less screw to attach the toe rail.... the use of
how to access forward head thru hull on Oceanus 400 jaysweet at 7:45am 12.19.21 You want to access your forward head by going through the hull? Sounds a bit extreme to me...
How old is Grandpa? RoyS at 7:23am 12.19.21 Here in Milton, MA we still get milk delivery in glass bottles. Thatcher Farms Dairy buys old glass
Slot less screws on toe-rail and genoa track. Marmalade at 7:22am 12.19.21 For such a comprehensive repair, I'd recommend taking the time/effort/money to visit a Fastenal (or
Time for the Monthly Mixing Elbow Question... jaysweet at 7:13am 12.19.21 If you even suspect a pinhole, replace the elbow. I had similar symptoms on a Volvo motor and downp
Replacing frameless acrylic fixed ports Hayden Watson at 7:03am 12.19.21 No, I did not need paint because I used a black VHB tap to avoid that very problem. The downside to
Time for the Monthly Mixing Elbow Question... jaysweet at 6:39am 12.19.21 Here are pics from replacing my volvo exhaust. This occurs about every 600 hours or so, and they n
How old is Grandpa? (1) Will Gilmore at 6:33am 12.19.21 My own kids can't remember a time before phones went with you in your pocket or the Internet could a
Time for the Monthly Mixing Elbow Question... jaysweet at 6:27am 12.19.21 Pretty much guaranty it's got a pinhole at 17 years of age. Doubtful you're smelling the exhaust p
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Time for the Monthly Mixing Elbow Question... jaysweet at 6:22am 12.19.21 As it's off, take it to a local bike shop or other service center and have it cleaned at which poin
Time for the Monthly Mixing Elbow Question... dlochner at 4:21am 12.19.21 If you even suspect a pinhole, replace the elbow. I had similar symptoms on a Volvo motor and downpl

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