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I aquired a 24 ft. Bahama Islander and have been readying him for the water-this spring. But I am wo
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Anybody: The throttle/transmission cable on my 272 needs replaceing. Where can I get one? The
Frank at 9:52pm 12.30.05
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Has anyone mounted a diesel generator under the cockpit seat on the starboard side to run off of the
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I dinged my center board on my M26 (bottom corner gashed open 6 inches) pretty bad and may be able t
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I had this thread on the general forum, but think I need to ask other Beneteau owners for advise. I
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I would like to add an anchor windlass to our 89 Hunter 33.5.Input or pictures would be greatly appr
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I have a Universal 5411 (Kubota) 2 cylinder diesel in my Cat 27. I assume it has a sacrificial zinc
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I have a 1990 Hunter Passage 42 with a circa-1990 Hood Stoboom which is very troublesome to operate
Jim C at 12:01pm 12.30.05
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My current cockpit speakers have expired and need to be replaced. I'm looking at the Bose 131 but am
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I just purchased a 299, and have it on the hard for a complete refit. During my inspection I found
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Holiday Greetings! We don't use our shower and I am considering installing a shelving system to org
PY charlie at 10:41am 12.30.05
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The problem with renaming your boat is if you don't do it right it can cause the "Sea Gods" to be up
Jim at 10:38am 12.30.05
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Hello, I am going to remove the toe rail of my 1983 Hunter 22. I believe that I have a couple of s
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Boat is $6000 and located in Wilmington, CA 714-943-1600. jer_ryanderson@yahoo.com
Jack at 7:25am 12.30.05
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The previous post about coffee makers got me thinking.. I have many 12 volt appliances and chargers
logan at 6:14am 12.30.05
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What is the best way to close off unused thru- hulls? I have two of them, the old gate valve type. C
Paul F at 5:46am 12.30.05
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Normally use 12 volt appliances whenever possible - any thoughts on coffee makers? Seems easier to
Drake57 at 3:57am 12.30.05
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I need to replace my permanent dock lines. I'd like to tie or fashion a loop in 5/8 inch solid yacht
Chaos at 3:09am 12.30.05
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Thanks for all the comments and advice, etc. The other problem I incountered on my newly purchased H
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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
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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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