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Fuel Filter and Yanmar 2GMF Idle Problem Jake at 11:33pm 03.29.07 Mid-Size Boats 7/1474 I have a 1984 31' with an old peko fuel filter. I'm going to replace the whole thing including hose.
Solar Panels Nicky8493 at 11:03pm 03.29.07 Big Boats 6/1423 We recently purchased a (second-hand) 1991 Hunter 37.5 Legend and have a couple of questions we need
Compass for the 212 Dick at 10:53pm 03.29.07 Smaller Boats 0/683 Any suggestions for size and make of a bulkhead compass for a 212?
Hunter 25 deck pin Mike16400 at 10:08pm 03.29.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1011 I have a 2007 Hunter 25. I'm going to step the mast myself this year and have noticed that it only
SELF-TENDING TRIM HAL at 9:37pm 03.29.07 Ask All Sailors 12/1522
Wanted Macgregor 36 Ron Patston at 7:30pm 03.29.07 Ask All Sailors 3/910 I would like to find a Macgregor 36 in ANY condition. Please contact me at rpatston@hughes.net
Wanted Macgregor 36 Ron Patston at 7:28pm 03.29.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1588 I would like to find a Macgregor 36 in ANY condition. Please contact me at rpatston@hughes.netTha
Boat insurance Terry in Naples at 12:58am 03.30.07 Ask All Sailors 19/1858 I just got my BOAT US renewal insurance for my 1988 Catalina 34. $2,226.00 that is a pretty big incr
Pink Windows Len at 12:52am 03.30.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/969 Ok. Now that I want to buy them I cannot find them... I recall either on this site or maybe another
stuffing box prdewolf at 3:13am 03.30.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1394 The rubber hose that connects my stuffing box with the stern tube needs replacement. I'm thinking a
Acura Miami Race Recap on ESPN2 Scott R21226 at 4:21am 03.30.07 Ask All Sailors 1/999 Just a heads up to all that ESPN2 is running a 30 minute 2007 Acura Miami recap tomorrow at 11:30 Ce
Mast Step Reinforcement? Mast step support? JCD at 4:43am 03.30.07 Day Sailers 6/1984 I have a nasty crack at the mast step that completely cracked through the plastic outer layer (LURAN
CHARGING BARNEY at 5:58am 03.30.07 Ask All Sailors 15/1230 I JUST RECEIVED A "AGM" BATTERY WHICH HAD BEEN IN STORAGE. PLEASE ADVISE HOW THE BATTERY CAN BE CHAR
most stable dinghy Phil at 10:45am 03.30.07 Ask All Sailors 9/7733 Our boat is on a mooring and we have to use a dinghy. We have a small 8'plastic type that you have t
Making a mooring...factors and weights??? Skippercanuck at 11:34am 03.30.07 Ask An Oday Owner 6/4615 It is legal in most Canadian waters to sink a mooring just about where you wish, provided that it do
radio antennae meatball at 11:30am 03.30.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/813 I am new to sailing and am trying to set up my 2005 26m with radio and gps/sounder etc. Should (or
How bad is it? Drifter at 7:11am 03.30.07 Ask All Sailors 11/1331 I've been boating for years, but I bought my first sailboat last week and I think I got taken. When
A real easy modification for your 222 (1) Joe11688 at 7:09am 03.30.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/872 This was one of my first modifications and I can't claim it as one that I thought up, as I obtained
Clean and wax topsides Bruce21689 at 6:56am 03.30.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/2333 What product is used for cleaning the topsides of dirt and smudges? Is it recommended to wax the top
Billy Joel, the sailor Jay20651 at 12:46pm 03.30.07 Ask All Sailors 50/6213 Billy Joel are you out there! I was just thinking of well known people who sail. Would anyone have

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Floor boards for 285 First Knot Scary at 2:25pm 09.01.21 Thank you for all your information, I will reach out to the companies you suggested. This floor was
Floor boards for 285 First Knot Scary at 2:23pm 09.01.21
Mobile Diesel Marine Mechanics in Eastern Massachusetts sail sfbay at 2:23pm 09.01.21 Congratulations on your new sailboat!! I often find mobile marine engine mechanics on Craiglist so
Hood 810 Roller Furler sail sfbay at 2:13pm 09.01.21 Welcome to the forum!! Possible furler jamming when furling and unfurling causes that come to mind
yanmar parts alternative dave_and_dd at 2:04pm 09.01.21 Ha! I'm saying there are some parts that you truly shouldn't use non marine versions of (like a spa
yanmar parts alternative Don S/V ILLusion at 1:55pm 09.01.21
Floor boards for 285 First (1) sail sfbay at 1:34pm 09.01.21
Marine Diesel vs Automotive Diesel dave_and_dd at 1:34pm 09.01.21 I've always used on-road diesel in my boat. I don't find it difficult to siphon a jerry can when ne
The 260 is home! Crazy Dave Condon at 1:31pm 09.01.21 Good to see one of my children has a new home. Most do not have heat and air like your boat has. W
Tongue weight question. Rick Webb at 1:27pm 09.01.21 The answer to your question is yes. The center of mass for your boat and trailer is higher than the
Tongue weight question. LeeandRick at 12:54pm 09.01.21 That is what I'm planning on doing, just wondered how much difference the trailer ball made since t
Another Anchorage Gone thinwater at 12:52pm 09.01.21 The sign does not say how far the prohibition extends, and logically it cannot extend to infinity. I
Tongue weight question. Murgatroid at 12:47pm 09.01.21 Just looking at the picture of your trailer on launch day, it looks like the axles are mounted on t
Floor boards for 285 First Knot Scary at 12:25pm 09.01.21 They came on the boat. I picked the floor up and out to refinish. Maybe it's not called floorboard
Looking for a swing keel LakeShark at 12:22pm 09.01.21 Check the Catalina 22 facebook group as well. they come up every so often as boats are scrapped. A
B31 Sails sail sfbay at 12:22pm 09.01.21 Please clarify and elaborate...........thanks.
1983 Catalina 22 Sliding Galley sail sfbay at 12:17pm 09.01.21 Welcome to the forrum!! You might advertise on this site's classified section Used gear for sale (s
Floor boards for 285 First sail sfbay at 12:16pm 09.01.21 Welcome to the forum!! Ouch!! Looking at images for 285's, it would appear the floor does not have
How to remove rusted stut bolts ('81 33) Rabe at 12:02pm 09.01.21 I removed and rebedded the strut on my H37C years ago. I think you might have success getting the n
Catalina 22 Swing Keel rgranger at 11:54am 09.01.21 There are soooo many Catalina 22's out there. I think you cheapest option would be to find a badly

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