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Replacement Engine M-405 SeadogBVI at 9:45am 04.22.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1049 The Perkins M-50 on my 1995 M-405 (modified Oceanis 400) is at the end of its useful life. Perkins
Steaming away Tom Cooper at 9:59am 04.22.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/771 Help,Can you guide me to finding a replacement steaming light for the mast?
need Chicago mechanic for shift cable installaton Leo at 10:19am 04.22.07 Mid-Size Boats 0/738 I own a 1992 Hunter 30, with a Yanmar 2GM20 inboard. The vessel is moored in Chicago, Ill.I am lo
need Chicago mechanic for shift cable installaton Leo at 10:21am 04.22.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/935 I own a 1992 Hunter 30, with a Yanmar 2GM20 inboard. The vessel is moored in Chicago, Ill.I am loo
Cockpit Drain Hose gary at 10:40am 04.22.07 Smaller Boats 2/1147 I need to replace the two hose which drain the cockpit on my Hunter 22. They appear to be of a ribb
wind vane Syversens at 10:42am 04.22.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1195 Hi all, I'm wondering if anyone here has put a wind vane on their boat or had someone do it (not fro
Chalking on boat FourPlay at 10:50am 04.22.07 Mid-Size Boats 5/1109 We just purchased 1986 28.5 and it is extremely chalky...what are the recommended steps to bring boa
Catboats and Hinged Masts Steve Braverman at 10:23pm 04.21.07 Ask All Sailors 5/7316 I currently sail an O'Day 25, and like it alright. I've always liked catboats for their simplicity a
Hunter 33 improvements Paul F at 11:00am 04.22.07 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1304 Like many of you I have made a few improvements to the old boat. I posted some of them in the impro
First timer You will laugh at this. (1) Jacques Leblanc at 11:47am 04.22.07 Ask All Sailors 10/1369 My first time out was filled with excitment.First off don't use a 12 pound thrust or a 20 pound thru
Mainsail cover: the clamshell kim edwards at 11:51am 04.22.07 Big Boats 2/979 Help! The velcro and zipper have given it their last on our clamshell mainsail cover. Hax anyone
mast step template? James9948 at 11:59am 04.22.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1063 Can anyone help me with the measurements of the mast step or bracket the mast sets in, or possibly t
considering a bilge pump Bill5091 at 11:57am 04.22.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/1601 Has anyone installed a bilge pump in a Mac 25? I have an '82 that stays in a slip during the season,
Mac 25 Keel Winch (1) Bob Gump at 11:54am 04.22.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/926 Had a little kink in my winch so I pulled it out to have a look...... Bought a new winch at Northern
What length Mac at 12:12pm 04.22.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1013 rope (I believe it is called a halyard) do you use to raise the main and run back to the cockpit. I
domed hatch cover lbdavis at 12:47pm 04.22.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1187 I am curious if anyone has any experience/knowledge with domed hatch covers. I am looking to replace
looking for Mac 25 parts Jacques Leblanc at 12:39pm 04.22.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/968 I remember reading that some one had a Mac 25 they were parting out ,I am looking for the slid on th
windless 1980 37c akflyr at 1:41pm 04.22.07 Big Boats 1/916 I would like to install a windless on the boat. But I need some more info. Were do you put the haus
Inboard Diesel 79 Hunter 27 HunterRuach27 at 12:33pm 04.22.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1136 I have just bought a 1979 HUnter 27. She is beautiful. Amazing shape and two surveys, one form the d
Fan Replacement - Alder Barbour Steve_Catalina at 12:24pm 04.22.07 Other Sailboats 1/1062 My Alder-Barbour fan on the compressor unit in my 1988 Catalina is loud, I think the bearings in the

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H260 Model Year Differences? (1) Doug J at 4:24pm 06.21.21 Here's a picture of the newer stanchion- my '98 does not have the bracket that wraps around the bas
What mods have you made to make single-handing easier? Tally Ho at 4:13pm 06.21.21 One other solution that I've seen (rairly) is to setup some "catch lines".. essentially two docklin
New outboard advice sail sfbay at 4:11pm 06.21.21 Consider an electric outboard like a Torqeedo (Cruise 2.0 T for dinghys and sailboats up to 3 tons)
Sail slugs twistedskipper at 4:01pm 06.21.21 You are better off replacing them with lashings, either cord (fast) or webbing (better). Google it.
Best finish for exposed wood? (1) sail sfbay at 3:54pm 06.21.21 Same question came up on this thread: Beneteau 423 toe rail \| Sailboat Owners Forums . Below is a ph
Inflatable Dingy Repair Leeward Rail at 3:51pm 06.21.21 Dinghy is my first comment. Not dingy That depends on how often you clean you inflatable. :biggrin
What mods have you made to make single-handing easier? Msweetnam at 3:51pm 06.21.21 I agree with all the tips on self furling mains and jibs, auto pilots etc.. but my real challenge is
How to test inverter for shore power ELCI failure without ELCI present Fredct at 3:44pm 06.21.21 @dlochner So it draws from shore to charge while the neutral and ground are still bonded. That could
Best finish for exposed wood? Msweetnam at 3:44pm 06.21.21 It seems you're referring to exterior wood components. You can use a genuine spar varnish, either sh
Replacement for bose 321 sail sfbay at 3:43pm 06.21.21 I think you want a RV Stereo Entertainment Center CD/DVD/MP3 AM/FM Bluetooth. If you find one that
tachometer not accurate LeslieTroyer at 3:40pm 06.21.21 Hayden - if you want rock solid rpm - epoxy 4-8 rare earth magnets evenly around the back of the fly
Lets talk about DYI shroud swaging. RussC at 3:40pm 06.21.21 One guy wrote about DIY swage fittings (or whatever) was not rocket science. The tools he displaye
Hunter 45DS SeaTalk Backbone Msweetnam at 3:39pm 06.21.21 I have a 450 passage and mine is under the bed in the aft cabin!
Sail slugs Justin_NSA at 3:36pm 06.21.21 You are better off replacing them with lashings, either cord (fast) or webbing (better). Google it.
Sail slugs thinwater at 3:33pm 06.21.21 You are better off replacing them with lashings, either cord (fast) or webbing (better). Google it.
How to test inverter for shore power ELCI failure without ELCI present dlochner at 3:33pm 06.21.21 At that initial moment, the only load is the inverter drawing AC to generate DC. Yes, this is the
How to test inverter for shore power ELCI failure without ELCI present Fredct at 3:29pm 06.21.21 The switches are definitely switches. They may be fused but i am far from vessel so can't check toni
Inflatable Dingy Repair Barnacle Bill at 3:11pm 06.21.21 Dinghy is my first comment. Not dingy. It has been found that two part adhesives for dinghies are
How to test inverter for shore power ELCI failure without ELCI present dlochner at 3:08pm 06.21.21 I read elsewhere that the inverter does not break the bond automatically, it takes a few seconds. T
Sailboat Deck Paint Barnacle Bill at 3:07pm 06.21.21 If you use a polyurethane gloss paint with grit in it (however you choose to apply it), I still reco

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