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Boom rigging John at 12:04pm 07.29.07 Mid-Size Boats 0/799 I am in the process of putting a H30G back together after a hurricane. I am not sure I know how the
stuffing box mal27 at 11:45am 07.29.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1191 I replaced the stuffing in the stuffing box during the winter as too much water was from coming into
Santa Barbara Island (California) ancorage depth? Ken Kindrick at 2:11pm 07.29.07 Big Boats 3/1150 My Brian Fagan book isn't here, and I'm looking for the water depth range at the anchorage at Santa
Leaking in the bilge SHADS at 2:02pm 07.29.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/967 Well I figured out that I'm getting water in the bilge through the washer on the swing keel pivot po
Transmission Fluid Chuck Fink at 1:43pm 07.29.07 Big Boats 2/1728 How full should the transmission fluid be. I checked the dipstick today and it was about an inch ov
Sail Slug is off my mast pvwarren at 3:22pm 07.29.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/991 Hi..I have a Hunter 25.5. The "sail slug" located closest to the foot of my main sail if off from
Half off your next boat? SailboatOwners.com at 2:44pm 07.29.07 Ask All Sailors 42/2927 Would you consider partnering with a friend or relative to own a boat? Halving all the bills sure
Broken car on traveller Mike S at 9:55pm 07.27.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/989 I own a 79' Hunter 30. The top of the car where the shackle attaches has worn through. Does anyone n
Heat exchange cleanout ? cmorin at 8:58pm 07.27.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1051 Our 1989 Catalina 30 has a M-25XP engine that is running fine but there is green discoloration/corro
Need some experience with 25's Poppeye at 8:10pm 07.27.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/908 Hi Gang! I just bought my first sailboat, an '82 M25. She's a little rough, but seaworthy. My proble
C-22 backstay Matt K at 11:10pm 07.27.07 Catalina 22 11/5165 I'm knee-deep in rehabbing an '81 c22. The backstay seems odd to me however. It's a single cable r
modifications ted at 11:48pm 07.27.07 Big Boats 6/1121 A while back I found a well done guide for installing an engine access hatch in the shower. But now,
mast gate sara lynn at 11:46pm 07.27.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/943 where can I find a mast gate to keep my hanks from falling out?
water heater problem when on electric heat Syversens at 12:03am 07.28.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1272 ok... we have a weird thing happening with out hot water tank. Its always been like this but we only
Shades for Ports LeeB at 11:55pm 07.27.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1003 Hi, We would like to replace the shades we have on our 2001 34' Catalina. We have seen some kind ma
Pumpout deck fittings Chuck at 12:18am 07.28.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1397 Peggy, although they are called "deck fittings" is there any reason not to place them on the hull?
Sail Area Amir at 12:49am 07.28.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/801 Gents,I have a quick question. For my H336 1995, I am looking to change the main sail. My curren
PotaPotti replacement Chuck at 1:50am 07.28.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1236 Has anyone replaced the PortaPotti in a h23.5 with a pump out model or real head/holding tank? Why i
430 mail sail jaming larryshook@juno.com at 2:09am 07.28.07 Big Boats 1/973 The main sail on my B'R Mast jammed when trying to lower the sail. the top car was jammed and would
Mast Halyard Exit Plate Capt. Mack at 2:51am 07.28.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1782 I've got an '89 Hunter 27, (Actually it's THE 27 shown in the old Ad photo), It's got the fractional

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Wire tied set screw for prop shaft flange Hello Below at 11:01am 10.29.21 I am thinking that I will just install Loctite red. It will need to be heated if I ever want to re
Marelon Seacock fail! Ralph Johnstone at 10:58am 10.29.21 @Hayden Watson , I'd name this thread "Forespar Fail". Why not just name the thread "Teflon Phhhh
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33? Ralph Johnstone at 10:53am 10.29.21 What would you recommend I do with it? I can see it now. The start of a whole new boat project.
Running hot dave_and_dd at 10:52am 10.29.21 Additionally, in my limited experience, running an engine without a thermostat takes longer to come
North Shore Canvas winter cover experience cymeyer at 10:48am 10.29.21 UPDATE: after 2 years of sending pictures of the cover, the owner stopped by today and conceded th
Wire tied set screw for prop shaft flange Ralph Johnstone at 10:48am 10.29.21 If ya really want to drill the head of a hardened bolt (carbon steel), heat the head with a torch u
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33? jssailem at 10:47am 10.29.21 There is a CAUTION sticker on my spare Danforth I just took a large Danforth off my boat and broug
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33? jssailem at 10:45am 10.29.21 That was some steam tractor. Power to the fields. Coal fired carbon/steam power.
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33? Ralph Johnstone at 10:41am 10.29.21 A sticky mud bottom in 20 ft of water. No kelp balls to foul you hardware. There is a CAUTION sti
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33? Ralph Johnstone at 10:31am 10.29.21 With regard to Plow Type Anchors consider this accidental dragging test (looks like 44 CQR's to me)
Wire tied set screw for prop shaft flange Hayden Watson at 10:26am 10.29.21 I am thinking that I will just install Loctite red. It will need to be heated if I ever want to rem
Marelon Seacock fail! Hayden Watson at 10:24am 10.29.21 Yes, and no. Marelon said no aggressive sealant, by which they meant a locking type (they specifie
Wire tied set screw for prop shaft flange kloudie1 at 10:12am 10.29.21 If ya really want to drill the head of a hardened bolt (carbon steel), heat the head with a torch un
Marelon Seacock fail! thinwater at 10:11am 10.29.21 I would disagree given that they are leaking even though I installed them exactly per their instruc
Wire tied set screw for prop shaft flange dlochner at 9:57am 10.29.21 Just read this article from Steve D'Antonio. A timely editorial on set screws. https://stevedmarine
Wire tied set screw for prop shaft flange Terry Cox at 9:55am 10.29.21 The wire itself isn't meant to stop a bolt from loosening, Uuh, yes it does. Worked on jet engines
Its funny Friday! DaveJ at 9:52am 10.29.21
Stupid owner recycled his B323 Propane Tank Scott B at 9:30am 10.29.21 Hello Dan, I acquired a Beneteau 323 this summer (and love it) but the propane tank is 10 years old
Its funny Friday! (1) jssailem at 9:25am 10.29.21 199627
Running hot DeniseO30 at 9:23am 10.29.21 I'm sorry, but could you explain what a "raw water cooled exchanger engine" is? I've not heard this

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