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Sherwood Raw Water Pump Leak shank at 1:17pm 05.24.21 Ask All Sailors 3/1782 My later model Sherwood raw water pump on my Universal 5411 started leaking after I replaced the imp
Help with lost Beneteau swing keel (2) Eleven at 1:08pm 05.24.21 Ask All Sailors 10/1776 The swing/lift part of my Beneteau 311 keel has been lost. It was there and operational during the s
Length of stock winch handle Larry O at 11:27am 05.24.21 Smaller Boats 16/2165 How long is the stock winch handle for a Hunter 26? I'm wanting to purchase a little longer handle
Full size porta potty? NINEv2 at 10:57am 05.24.21 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/2133 Howdy all. One of the many projects for the new boat is the loo. We currently have a new porta pot
Oday 20 - Mast Base (2) flstanleyii at 9:59am 05.24.21 Day Sailers 0/722 I just bought a 1974 Oday 20 and discovered the mast insert supporting the lower halyard pulleys is
How to calibrate Raymarine i60 wind instrument markwbird at 9:20am 05.24.21 Ask All Sailors 6/5213 I installed the Raymarine i60 awhile back and the apparent/true windspeeds are off. When tied to th
326- replace light in aft cabin with fan Peter Garver at 8:56am 05.24.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/628 Hi, I'd like to replace one of the lights in the aft cabin and also in the main cabin with a fan; a
Odd Discharge (1) AwwShucks at 7:48am 05.24.21 Catalina 310 32/4602 I noticed the discharge in the photo the other day. I had seen something similar a few weeks back a
Behavior of marine batteries Fredct at 6:58am 05.24.21 Ask All Sailors 51/5522 Newish sailor. ODay 28 with 2X 27M batteries. No solar. Background: We are the habit of turning on
Buying a Hunter 41 DS sailtheworld79 at 6:37am 05.24.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 16/5194
Beneteau Oceanis 281 Xstream at 5:44am 05.24.21 Racing 1/2341 Has anyone in this forum ever raced one of these? What tips can you share with me as far as upgrade
Designed Xstream at 5:14am 05.24.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1003 Not being a boat designer, I wonder about fresh water tanks and whether they are supposed to be full
C25 keel lock bolt. SailingLoto at 4:44am 05.24.21 Smaller Boats 1/875 Is there a keel lock down bolt on a swing keel 25? All my other little boats had one. I wasn't sure
Online Salvage yard? tcbailey67 at 4:09am 05.24.21 Ask An Oday Owner 4/922
Deck wash Jimongee at 9:12pm 05.23.21 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/1877 I have a 2002 356. We spend the entire summer on the Great Lakes. That always means bugs covering
Fresh water Xstream at 8:57pm 05.23.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/1611 I bought the Oceanis 281 that I have mentioned before and am currently going through it. It has a f
Battery Tray mcconkd at 6:07pm 05.23.21 Big Boats 6/901 I have a 2011 Hunter 50 AC and am in need of a battery tray for one of my house batteries as it is c
best way to clean a water tank? fred1diver at 1:40pm 05.23.21 Ask All Sailors 11/11912 hey everyone, getting ready for splashing the boat, just changer the water pump/faucet to electric,
Is Michigan open for cruising this summer Juice6576 at 1:12pm 05.23.21 Destinations 9/1625 Looking for some Lake Michigan destinations this summer. I would like to visit Beaver Island, Mackin
Deck shower isolator? jraynor at 10:13am 05.23.21 Ask All Sailors 8/1411

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Mast Base Pitting & Structural? redtrianglecoast at 7:34pm 02.05.25 Hello, Yes, I would say a good 90% of the boat is in good shape for its age. No hull issues, plumb
Mast Base Pitting & Structural? jssailem at 7:23pm 02.05.25 Can the boat be made seaworthy at an affordable cost is the primary question. The mast is one elemen
Looking to replicate this transmission cable bracket. marcham at 7:13pm 02.05.25 Indeed! Design in Fusion 360 (free for home users) and have it made ... https://sendcutsend.com/?sr
Runaway diesel Davidasailor26 at 7:09pm 02.05.25 It remains that I can watch my engine start while the starter cranks it, and no way it achieves 200
Raymarine Auto Pilot (1) Rich Stidger at 7:00pm 02.05.25 Lots of questions- Precisely, how did the original transducer come loose? Did the round base become
Motorhome Mariners (1) Will Gilmore at 6:54pm 02.05.25 You might be a motorhome mariner if you think the front of the boat is where it turns while docking/
Looking to replicate this transmission cable bracket. dlochner at 6:47pm 02.05.25 Hi Dave. Have you seen Mads latest Youtube at Sail Life. (10:35 for those with no interest in the r
Looking to replicate this transmission cable bracket. garymalmgren at 6:19pm 02.05.25 Hi Dave. Have you seen Mads latest Youtube at Sail Life. (10:35 for those with no interest in the re
Raymarine Auto Pilot (1) Thinksnow at 6:07pm 02.05.25 It became dislodged at the base, but still attached to the rudder by the ball joint on its articulat
Mast Base Pitting & Structural? redtrianglecoast at 6:05pm 02.05.25 Hello , thank for the responsive opinion and advice. I had a feeling that it could possibly snap, j
Looking to replicate this transmission cable bracket. dlochner at 6:01pm 02.05.25 Essential yes, the the unpainted aluminum piece is easy to make, home made, and just a square piece
Mast Base Pitting & Structural? jssailem at 5:57pm 02.05.25 Welcome, Lucus. It looks like you inherited a corrosion problem, which has been going on for some
Looking to replicate this transmission cable bracket. (1) garymalmgren at 5:47pm 02.05.25 Hi CSTim A nice little project. You don't need that steel fitting if you make the whole thing up fro
Alignment after engine mount replacement jssailem at 5:43pm 02.05.25 I suspect it is the PSS spring forcing the shaft towards the transmission coupling. If you can relea
Alignment after engine mount replacement dLj at 5:34pm 02.05.25 I am replacing my Yanmar 4JH2E motor mounts and have a question. I have taken all the bolts/nuts o
Mast Base Pitting & Structural? redtrianglecoast at 4:58pm 02.05.25 Hello, I suspect my instincts are correct that this is a serious issue. I have a Pearson 303, and m
Through-Hull Fittings JoeWhite at 4:15pm 02.05.25 If that was my boat I would put it on the hard as soon as possible and remove it and replace it. Thi
Easy solution for Catalina 310 companionway crib boards max_sailing at 2:57pm 02.05.25 Even better in some ways because the hatch boards have four or five teak sections that potentially
Through-Hull Fittings Don S/V ILLusion at 2:55pm 02.05.25 Whoever installed that valve must own a caulking business. There should be none visible if done prop
Raymarine Auto Pilot Rich Stidger at 2:46pm 02.05.25 @Thinksnow , Exactly how is the rudder transducer being damaged? Is is physically broken or electri

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