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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 16/2581 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 26/3770 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
MacGregor 26S ? Bruce Cowin at 2:49am 12.30.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/2202 I have a question about the 26S models. I have a 1995 26s, it's water balasted and has a swing cent
Radar 101 Don at 2:19am 12.30.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1218 I'm thinking of upgrading my present green screen radar to a new version and started to look at spec

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My dockmate's makin' me look bad! Leeward Rail at 8:48am 06.04.21 Looking at a dress up'd power cord looks to me like what they do to little dogs.. Hell yeah, Both
Original Keel Turning Ball + Question about Keel Cable Hose Leeward Rail at 8:35am 06.04.21 are the hose clamps sufficient to keep it sealed Volcano pipe is double clamped with 2 hose clamp
kea to main door sail sfbay at 8:33am 06.04.21 .............1)Any idea how can I get an extra key to the cabin entrance door (Hunter 45 ds). I didn
Bio-Blitz and shake down cruise jssailem at 8:33am 06.04.21 Yeah... If and when the border opens, will they take my word I have been vaccinated?:clap: or will
Dead Simple way to attach light objects to cabin interior MikeHoncho at 8:31am 06.04.21 Usually the command strip plastic hook part that attaches to the stop fails/breaks before the actual
Keep fuel tank full? markwbird at 8:30am 06.04.21 Nobody does that. I use a fuel conditioner and I have never had a problem
kea to main door jssailem at 8:30am 06.04.21 As the two "stern 10" cleats" are located in a very uncomfortable location, I am thinking of moving
Keep fuel tank full? Scott T-Bird at 8:28am 06.04.21 Short answer ... I don't know anybody who tops off their tank at the end of each day sailing. Most
Starter for Universal 5416 Michael Davis at 8:27am 06.04.21 Thanks, unfortunately they don't have one .... :-) Weterbeke is on backlog for 8 weeks.... but I d
Keep fuel tank full? MikeHoncho at 8:26am 06.04.21 Keeping your tank full to decrease the potential of water condensation is the most correct tactic bu
kea to main door dlochner at 8:23am 06.04.21 Did you try a locksmith? They have a wider selection of blanks than most hardware stores.
kea to main door Don S/V ILLusion at 8:22am 06.04.21 It might be much easier to replace the lock rather than to find a key for the old one.
Keep fuel tank full? thinwater at 8:12am 06.04.21 ...Change your O rings on your intake pipes regularly.... This is probably the most common source
Bio-Blitz and shake down cruise Michael Davis at 8:06am 06.04.21 Longing to sail. I think the time is coming soon John. Our second dose was originally scheduled fo
Bio-Blitz and shake down cruise jssailem at 7:59am 06.04.21 Thanks for the update, Michael. Longing to sail.
1973 C&C 30 with leaky water tank. Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:54am 06.04.21 Don't even try to repair it...replace it. If it's plastic, it's not repairable...if it's old enough
Bimini...what does it refer to? Ward H at 7:41am 06.04.21 Ward, Thanks for the heads up. Didn't realise Sunbrella stretches. Actually I should have said it
Anchor chain rubbing strip ldegagne at 7:40am 06.04.21 Thank you for the info, I will rig something now that I know. The Beneteau parts website does have
1973 C&C 30 with leaky water tank. sail sfbay at 7:25am 06.04.21 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new sailboat!! This thread suggests the 20 gallon
Starter for Universal 5416 ThomasH. at 7:25am 06.04.21 Might try this source: Marine Diesel Engines and Engine Parts from TOAD Marine Supply's Marine Die

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