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Well I just finished cutting the keel out of my Mac/Ven 17. Water has got in under the fiberglass c
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Updated from postings this week. Feel free to add your own... ENGINE Run diesels 85% of capacity to
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I have leaks in my bilge. Most suspect leakage around the keel pin or the area where the cable goes
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hi, i just noticed on a quite sail a clicking from my prop. shaft area when engine is off and thrott
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How I understand it to lock the keel in place. (Keel is down at this point) winch keel up to release
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My 1987 C30 has very recently developed rust on both the sink and the stove. The boat spent the firs
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Has anyone ever careened a Hunter Cutter 37, or for that matter gone aground and been left high and

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Water Heater replacement for H31
Galind at 2:33pm 10.03.21
I looked at that one but it is too deep. It would impede on the galley sink drain.
1999 Seaward s25 yanmar 1gm10 loose /stripped motor mount bolt repair
Tedd at 2:30pm 10.03.21
You might want to look into some of the threaded inserts that are designed to work with composite ma
1999 Seaward s25 yanmar 1gm10 loose /stripped motor mount bolt repair
Williammiller100 at 2:12pm 10.03.21
This is something we have in mind if we can't get the holes repaired. But what's the best faster for
1999 Seaward s25 yanmar 1gm10 loose /stripped motor mount bolt repair
Williammiller100 at 2:08pm 10.03.21
I found a drawing of the yanmar motor mount. Diameter of the mounting hole is 12.2 (I assume metric)
Water Heater replacement for H31
Steve_Catalina at 2:05pm 10.03.21
Has anyone replaced their water heater with heat exchanger on a H31? The water heater locker is 16"
Leaking Boat Stanchions   (1)
sunlover at 2:02pm 10.03.21
here's the port side. I'll have to get a welder to fix the toe rail. The rain just stopped, but I'
Kubota Diesel (on the hard) model ZH600B
kloudie1 at 1:48pm 10.03.21
These guys have the concept and a product: Sea Flush
Flooded O'Day Mariner - Am I Crazy?
Mr. Dave at 1:30pm 10.03.21
But to the OP, if you're new to sailing (not saying you are, just speculating) and you value your ti
Stern rail seats
sail sfbay at 12:52pm 10.03.21
Here you go: SternPerch sailboat seats for stern rails of older boats. (zarcor.com) AND DIY Add More
1999 Seaward s25 yanmar 1gm10 loose /stripped motor mount bolt repair
Tedd at 12:47pm 10.03.21
Or redrill and retap for oversize bolt if there is a glassed-in (probably aluminium) plate. It's d
Leaking Boat Stanchions
sunlover at 12:35pm 10.03.21
Is that an end grain balsa cored deck or plywood? Strange design for the stanchion base, appears
Hunter 376 Water Tank Shut Off Access   (1)
senang at 12:22pm 10.03.21
H38 2004 build. If similar setup the water line to the pump leaves the tank at the aft bottom end an
Kubota Diesel (on the hard) model ZH600B
Stu Jackson at 12:18pm 10.03.21
I have what i consider an easier way of feeding in fresh water while on the hard, every fall when i
1999 Seaward s25 yanmar 1gm10 loose /stripped motor mount bolt repair
senang at 12:10pm 10.03.21
Or redrill and retap for oversize bolt if there is a glassed-in (probably aluminium) plate.
Kubota Diesel (on the hard) model ZH600B
ifmdalvey at 12:09pm 10.03.21
I have what i consider an easier way of feeding in fresh water while on the hard, every fall when i
Running main halyard to cockpit / 18.5
MHJ at 11:53am 10.03.21
I appreciate all the helpful responses. It's gives me things to think about. Many thanks
Leaking Boat Stanchions
sunlover at 11:51am 10.03.21
As for the rest of your questions, I'm not sure yet. There are a few more stanchions with stress c
Leaking Boat Stanchions
Bluenose at 11:46am 10.03.21
OK, you were lucky. When I removed the base, the threads were shot - maybe because of the heat gener

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