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How does the Bahama 24 handle in rough seas? Dave Gallus at 1:23am 12.31.05 Islander 4/4378 I aquired a 24 ft. Bahama Islander and have been readying him for the water-this spring. But I am wo
cables Buck at 9:52pm 12.30.05 Bigger Boats 2/1157 Anybody: The throttle/transmission cable on my 272 needs replaceing. Where can I get one?The
Diesel Generator Frank at 9:52pm 12.30.05 Big Boats 4/906 Has anyone mounted a diesel generator under the cockpit seat on the starboard side to run off of the
centerboard replacement Dean at 8:33pm 12.30.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1575 I dinged my center board on my M26 (bottom corner gashed open 6 inches) pretty bad and may be able t
Replacement Stove for Oceanis 400 1993 Kerry13709 at 6:17pm 12.30.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1124 I had this thread on the general forum, but think I need to ask other Beneteau owners for advise. I
Anchor Windlass H 33.5 George H260 at 4:06pm 12.30.05 Mid-Size Boats 3/1269 I would like to add an anchor windlass to our 89 Hunter 33.5.Input or pictures would be greatly appr
Universal 5411 (kubota) zincs Tim Cook at 2:32pm 12.30.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1439 I have a Universal 5411 (Kubota) 2 cylinder diesel in my Cat 27. I assume it has a sacrificial zinc
Boom Furling system question . . . grant544 at 12:07pm 12.30.05 Big Boats 3/1282 I have a 1990 Hunter Passage 42 with a circa-1990 Hood Stoboom which is very troublesome to operate
Cockpit speakers Jim C at 12:01pm 12.30.05 Ask All Sailors 16/2583 My current cockpit speakers have expired and need to be replaced. I'm looking at the Bose 131 but am
Rudder post and tiller head Daydreams at 11:54am 12.30.05 Seidelmann 8/4343 I just purchased a 299, and have it on the hard for a complete refit. During my inspection I found
Shower JW at 10:41am 12.30.05 The Cherubini Hunters 8/1199 Holiday Greetings! We don't use our shower and I am considering installing a shelving system to org
Re-naming your boat,, there is a certain way. PY charlie at 10:41am 12.30.05 Ask All Sailors 3/911 The problem with renaming your boat is if you don't do it right it can cause the "Sea Gods" to be up
What type of Sealant to use on the toe rail Jim at 10:38am 12.30.05 Smaller Boats 4/1873 Hello,I am going to remove the toe rail of my 1983 Hunter 22. I believe that I have a couple of s
1978 Y-25 15hp Yanmar $6000 jer_ryanderson@yahoo.com at 8:50am 12.30.05 Yamaha 1/2203 Boat is $6000 and located in Wilmington, CA 714-943-1600. jer_ryanderson@yahoo.com
confused Jack at 7:25am 12.30.05 Ask All Sailors 2/966 The previous post about coffee makers got me thinking.. I have many 12 volt appliances and chargers
Removing Thru Hulls logan at 6:14am 12.30.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/871 What is the best way to close off unused thru- hulls? I have two of them,the old gate valve type. C
12 v coffee makers Paul F at 5:46am 12.30.05 Ask All Sailors 26/2302 Normally use 12 volt appliances whenever possible - any thoughts on coffee makers? Seems easier to
Mooring lines Drake57 at 3:57am 12.30.05 Ask All Sailors 26/3777 I need to replace my permanent dock lines. I'd like to tie or fashion a loop in 5/8 inch solid yacht
loosing helm and other problem Chaos at 3:09am 12.30.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/714 Thanks for all the comments and advice, etc. The other problem I incountered on my newly purchased H
Shower Drain Amir at 3:05am 12.30.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/962 Hello,I have a H336 1995. I wanted to know where the water from the shower drains into. Is it th

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Hunter Legend 37 Rudder bearings ssmyers102 at 12:16pm 06.04.21 Thanks for the insights, that is the old rudder, I m taking it off tomorrow. No idea how the bearing
SailboatOwners canvas Roland5048 at 11:54am 06.04.21 Had a mainsail cover built by SBO last year. They did a great job. Here's a pic I posted. You wo
A tree fell on my Mac. crpdm at 11:49am 06.04.21 Thanks for the suggestion. The splice Idea could work If I can find a straight section to use. I a
Starter for Universal 5416 kloudie1 at 11:28am 06.04.21 I think that engine is a Kubota Z751 block. Best bet would be to take the starter to a Kubota tracto
My dockmate's makin' me look bad! Ralph Johnstone at 11:20am 06.04.21 I did not find that product to work. Thanks for the heads up. I had my doubts that it would work
Hunter Legend 37 Rudder bearings (1) Marmalade at 11:05am 06.04.21
Yanmar 3gm stall in lumpy seas can restart Stu Jackson at 11:01am 06.04.21 The restriction was actually in the mounting bracket. Me, too: https://forums.sailboatowners.com/
Yanmar 3gm stall in lumpy seas can restart Davidasailor26 at 10:49am 06.04.21 +1 for fuel starvation due to clogging. Since it restarts I would be suspicious that the clogs are o
Diesel shutoff question Wm. Gill at 10:28am 06.04.21 Back to square 1. Found a place called Custom Control cables (https://www.cccables.com/)who can hook
My dockmate's makin' me look bad! (1) sail sfbay at 10:28am 06.04.21 More boat jewelry............don't forget to install personalized fender covers AND dock bumper fend
Diesel shutoff question Wm. Gill at 10:04am 06.04.21 OK I had just about resigned to finding and modifying a clevis fork (to create a slot). Now I can't
My dockmate's makin' me look bad! (2) sail sfbay at 9:51am 06.04.21 An option for your dirty, white potable water hose clean is NOT TO CLEAN IT but REPLACE IT with a bl
Questions Regarding Freshwater Pump odaydokay at 9:46am 06.04.21 He can dry shutting the pump off, open all faucets to release any pressure and trying to (air) pump
My dockmate's makin' me look bad! Justin_NSA at 9:45am 06.04.21 For the winter get an attractive electrically-traced, freeze-protected water hose at the dock for w
My dockmate's makin' me look bad! sail sfbay at 9:42am 06.04.21 ..................I take it you have you used this Starbrite Power Cable Cleaner ? Does it REALLY w
Keep fuel tank full? Ward H at 9:39am 06.04.21 Change your O rings on your intake pipes regularly. I measured my deck fill o-rings, then bought a
My dockmate's makin' me look bad! (1) sail sfbay at 9:39am 06.04.21 For the winter get an attractive electrically-traced, freeze-protected water hose at the dock for wa
My dockmate's makin' me look bad! Ralph Johnstone at 9:38am 06.04.21 @justsomeguy , I take it you have you used this Starbrite Power Cable Cleaner ? Does it REALLY work
Yanmar 3gm stall in lumpy seas can restart odaydokay at 9:33am 06.04.21 Look also for loose wiring on your fuel pump, such as a loose ground connection. Got me once in the
My dockmate's makin' me look bad! (1) Justin_NSA at 9:28am 06.04.21 This one still cracks me up. Would Obi Wan dress up a dock cord?

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