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H34 cracks (1) Ted at 1:20pm 11.12.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1029 There are some cracks under the adjuster. Can anybody tell me what may cause it and how serious can
wheel brake ken smith at 9:30pm 11.10.07 Mid-Size Boats 4/1722 Hello I nned to know if there is a wheel brake available for a hunter 28.5 1986 model. thanks ken
Choosing the Right Caulking Adirondack Bob at 9:14pm 11.10.07 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1127 I've been reading through the archives for this forum and doing some other reading as well while I t
New Irwin 34 owner here! Common rpairs? Tom at 8:01pm 11.10.07 Irwin 6/2911 Bought an Irwin 34. Couldn't resist the price. I like the looks and I've read the posts. The roll
Boat left in Travellift Chief at 2:24am 11.11.07 Ask All Sailors 9/1549 This may be a silly question, but for the second year in a row my yard pulled my Catalina 30, Wing K
Ericson Viking Logo grateful at 1:04am 11.11.07 Ericson 3/3255 Does any one know where I can buy a few Ericson Viking Logos for my 1972 29' er. thanks, jeff
Prop guard (1) Captain E at 11:27pm 11.10.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1376 I havn't decided if I should make one or buy a prop guard: http://www.msi-1.com/accessories_1PropGa.
yacht broker Rick at 11:05pm 11.10.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1114 If a guy wanted to be a yacht broker, how would he go about it? Is there a special license certifica
Trojan batteries Chuck Creel at 5:00am 11.11.07 Ask All Sailors 11/1908 Just found out I have a source for used but decent trojan t-105 batteries.Just wondering the pro's
Keel Problems dale17781 at 5:04am 11.11.07 Ask All Sailors 10/1642 I would like to know what problems and there are with a fixed keel boat? I have a swing keel, and I
Raising Boom on First 310 Larry Wilson at 6:47am 11.11.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1473 Does anyone know how to raise the boom on a First 310? Cockpit floor to bottom of boom is 66 inches
Pressure Water pump? MrBill_FLL at 6:38am 11.11.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1135 I'm thinking of adding a new water tank.what do you suggest for a pump?
Venture 17 Keel Replacement David T. at 5:46am 11.11.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/2251 I just inherited a 1972 Venture 17' in pretty good shape (mostly cosmetic issues) EXCEPT it just sur
Ericson Cruising 31 Rudder Emblem Chuck at 7:57am 11.11.07 Ericson 1/2908 We have an accepted offer on an Ericson 31C and would like to put the (original) emblem back on the
looking for references for a mechanic in Tampa Bay Jack at 7:50am 11.11.07 Ask All Sailors 2/969 I am looking for references for a good, fair diesel mechanic in the Tampa Bay area. I have done the
In-Mast furling VS Performances ??? Guy St-Pierre at 9:40am 11.11.07 Big Boats 6/1998 Hello,I would like to know HOW in-mast furling system decrease performances, more than 10% ??( com
Prime or not to prime SHADS at 9:45am 11.11.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1196 I'm planning my spring reno on our boat. I would like to paint the anti-slip paint on the deck and
Doyle Sails - St. Pete, FL - Customer Service Sherry at 8:46am 11.11.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1219 I know we tend to be vocal when we get bad service from a supplier, but I also believe in being voca
Changing the fuel filter russ downen at 9:09am 11.11.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/985 Can anyone out there tell me how to go about changing the fuel filter on the yanmar 1gm10?
portie-pottie with pump-out Beargerr at 9:02am 11.11.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/2463 I followed the advice and purchased a Thetford porta pottie which can hold 5 gal. It seemed that for

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Leaking Boat Stanchions (1) sunlover at 11:43am 10.03.21 toe rail, thank you, I didn't know what it was called. I was planning to take it off but when I s
Leaking Boat Stanchions BigEasy at 11:41am 10.03.21 First layer of fiberglass. Is that an end grain balsa cored deck or plywood? Strange design
Electronic enclosure box for Beneteau Davidasailor26 at 11:36am 10.03.21 I own a Beneteau Oceanis 37 and can't find the electronics enclosure box. Does anyone know where it
Leaking Boat Stanchions BigEasy at 11:23am 10.03.21 I just noticed that the stanchion didn't have a gasket and only a small lip to prevent leakage.
Best Fill for Drill and Tap KZW at 11:23am 10.03.21 Will this fit - used on eBay The dimensions of the mounting holes indicate it will fit. Thank you
Best Fill for Drill and Tap KZW at 11:20am 10.03.21 polished stainless. Casting not an option
Leaking Boat Stanchions (2) sunlover at 10:43am 10.03.21 198952First layer of fiberglass. 198953. I just noticed that the stanchion didn't have a gasket a
1999 Seaward s25 yanmar 1gm10 loose /stripped motor mount bolt repair Tedd at 10:26am 10.03.21 Given the general level of quality of Seawards, it wouldn't surprise me if there's an aluminum or st
Tiller "slop" thoughts kloudie1 at 10:12am 10.03.21 A couple of flat shims about 1/16" thick, one on each side . make them as long as the clevis. It has
1999 Seaward s25 yanmar 1gm10 loose /stripped motor mount bolt repair kloudie1 at 10:07am 10.03.21 An option: use a piece of flat 1/4" plate (steel or aluminum or stainless) same width as the mount's
Leaking Boat Stanchions (3) sunlover at 10:00am 10.03.21 I was able to get the nuts off. I removed the medicine cabinet in the head and that provided me
Running main halyard to cockpit / 18.5 Stu Jackson at 9:56am 10.03.21 A cam cleat makes much better sense. Not necessarily. Cam cleats are good for lines that need to
Best Fill for Drill and Tap Marmalade at 9:44am 10.03.21 Will this fit - used on eBay
1999 Seaward s25 yanmar 1gm10 loose /stripped motor mount bolt repair Williammiller100 at 9:39am 10.03.21 Yes,the stainless bolts going into the fibreglass. They may be lag bolts. Will know later this week
Running main halyard to cockpit / 18.5 MHJ at 9:27am 10.03.21 A cam cleat positioned so you could employ an existing sheet winch would be simpler, as SFbay sugge
Looking for a drawer from a 78 Catalina 25 Stu Jackson at 9:07am 10.03.21 Try here, too: https://catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=3
Best Fill for Drill and Tap SJN at 8:52am 10.03.21 Nice! I will hold your beer if it is light junk. If a good Porter, I will drink it.
1999 Seaward s25 yanmar 1gm10 loose /stripped motor mount bolt repair Tedd at 8:26am 10.03.21 Hi @Williammiller100 , I'm unclear which threads are stripped. Is it one of the screws that attach
1999 Seaward s25 yanmar 1gm10 loose /stripped motor mount bolt repair (1) Williammiller100 at 8:17am 10.03.21 198948
Looking for a drawer from a 78 Catalina 25 (1) sail sfbay at 7:58am 10.03.21 One option is to take measurements from one of the existing drawers make one, if you are a DIY'er, o

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