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Forward Hatch Help John D12757 at 9:11am 04.22.07 Day Sailers 3/1211 Have just received a replacement hatch for the forward deck. Got it from D'R. Surprised to find
The Admiral has a Galley Question Marc14857 at 9:43am 04.22.07 Big Boats 6/1013 Our 44AC has a pantry in the galley similar I believe to the 44DS and the 41DS. The lower section of
Replacement Engine M-405 SeadogBVI at 9:45am 04.22.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1088 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 0/793 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 0/773 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 4/988 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 2/1171 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 3/1282 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 5/1210 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 5/7804 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 2/1362 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 10/1429 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 2/1026 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 1/1109 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 13/1686 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 4/973 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 2/1119 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 4/1218 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 3/997 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 1/949 I would like to install a windless on the boat. But I need some more info. Were do you put the haus

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Funny Friday!!! (1) leo310 at 5:46pm 09.09.21 198134
Yanmar / Kanzaki gearbox dipstick threads broke DayDreamer41 at 5:40pm 09.09.21 My 2GM20F is about 33 years old, and still has the original dipstick (I assume). I guess I am jus
T3800 - Location of Macerator Pump? jviss at 5:22pm 09.09.21 Turn it on and follow the sound Thank you, Sherlock, but I said it failed; it doesn't make any noi
SPLASH! JUUD at 5:19pm 09.09.21 It was in the water about 11:15. I'm 3rd from the end on the southwest side of dock 6, (farthest we
T3800 - Location of Macerator Pump? JoeWhite at 5:16pm 09.09.21 Turn it on and follow the sound
Yanmar / Kanzaki gearbox dipstick threads broke Tally Ho at 4:54pm 09.09.21 My 2GM20F is about 33 years old, and still has the original dipstick (I assume). I guess I am just
Throttle and Transmission Replacement Cables PaulK at 4:44pm 09.09.21 You could try tying messenger lines to the ends of the cables and pulling them out. You'd then have
Replacement Traveler Part for H-34 Fast Ed at 4:24pm 09.09.21 Hey, YVRguy, What you are looking at is a cheek block. This is a standard block that you could pick
Boat Stands? snoopy_ at 3:28pm 09.09.21 thank you.
Refrigeration systems? Fred at 3:28pm 09.09.21 Thanks! The compressor seems to be set up to cycle to keep the plate between -5 and zero degrees C.
Refrigeration systems? DeniseO30 at 3:15pm 09.09.21 It is called a cold plate it is filled with a solution that gets extremely cold and stays cold it's
Can a serial number provide original build configuration Riverdaze at 2:47pm 09.09.21 Thanks for that. I just got a response from Beneteau (cheers to them for a fast reply) The vessel w
Can a serial number provide original build configuration sail sfbay at 2:22pm 09.09.21 Welcome to the forum!! The boat's configuration, based on it serial number, may be best answered by
Potable water leaking into bilge - 06 H38 senang at 2:03pm 09.09.21 Have you looked at the bow end of the water tank. Remove the front triangle under the mattresses. On
SPLASH! Roadking Larry at 1:50pm 09.09.21 Congrats, Roadking Larry Wish I could have been there to see it but I was washing cabin cushions al
Mysterious Yanmar Vibration - Only in forward gear NYSail at 1:41pm 09.09.21
Boat Stands? (3) sail sfbay at 1:04pm 09.09.21 The diagrams with dimensions attached and below from these links Catalina_30_11100158.pdf (sailboato
Looking at a used 280 with a 2� port list rgranger at 12:52pm 09.09.21 My 1997 280 has the same list of the port side. Batteries, head on the port side. Yeah.... I'm lo
Magazine article rgranger at 12:51pm 09.09.21 Very cool I'll keep my eyes open.
New to me needs some work (advice) Terry Cox at 12:48pm 09.09.21 Just a note regarding 3M products. Our yard recommends 3M-5200 below the waterline and 3M-4200 above

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