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Rudder and Wheel Alignment Nichole at 9:57pm 07.18.05 Big Boats 10/1919 I had my hull cleaned the other day, in the water. Just thought it was a good idea. A diver went d
Rudder mount failure Tina Nauman at 9:33pm 07.18.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1006 I have a 1994 MacGregor 26S. During a wonderful windy sail yesterday the rudder mount failed. Luck
Rudder Bearing Fabrication Paul at 5:58pm 07.18.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/921 Hi,I need to locate a shop that can fabricate new rudder bearings from UHMW-PE. Does anyone know o
Flag RAD18362 at 3:51pm 07.18.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1088 Has anyone ever seen an American flag that is sewn on a radar reflective liner? I saw one online som
Flag RAD18362 at 3:46pm 07.18.05 Ask All Sailors 13/1108 I have a few questions. How do you determine the size flag to fly? Is it about 10' of boat to
Rubber windlass button covers......... Bob F at 2:40pm 07.18.05 Big Boats 0/842 Dose anyone know where I can find replacement switch button covers for my windlass? Everyone in san
Depthsounder Jack Spencer at 1:57pm 07.18.05 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1106 I have an '79 O'day 23 and would like to install a depthsounder using a in hull puck, in lieu of a t
Attaching supports for water tank deeman7777 at 1:30pm 07.18.05 Smaller Boats 4/836 I purchased a 16 gallon water tank that will fit perfectly under the cockpit. I think it would be w
What is this hook for? deeman7777 at 1:22pm 07.18.05 Smaller Boats 2/801 I have seen this same type of hook in pictures of other boats, and mine has one as well. There is a
240 faucet bart5008 at 1:19pm 07.18.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/885 Does anyone know where you can parts for the Gemlux faucet that came on the boat? the o-ring in the
emily storm ruddyalb at 1:12pm 07.18.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1340
what kind of generator jey at 1:05pm 07.18.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/897 I just got a Hunter 54 and the generator is a 3.5kW "hunter" model. Obviously it is based on a diese
Mast Boot for 216 andrea14994 at 12:38pm 07.18.05 Smaller Boats 3/995 We have what seems to be a common problem, with rainwater running into the cabin while the mast is u
Non skid in the head Sherry at 11:55am 07.18.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/948 The black non-skid in the head of my new (1992 - new to me) H30 is peeling up. Any suggestions on t
buying a 28' calbill at 11:43am 07.18.05 Bigger Boats 0/968 I am interested in buying a 28 from my existing 22. Is it a mover in spite of the 10' beam? I am not
Maxwell Windless joe5921 at 11:14am 07.18.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1120 We hsve purchased a 2000 Catalina with a maxwell Windless. Each time we have anchored (so far, three
Boom crutch MadisonSails at 11:12am 07.18.05 Day Sailers 1/1685 I am interested in acquiring a boom crutch for a Hunter 146. Does anyone use one in this size boat a
swim ladder Jeff Prideaux at 11:11am 07.18.05 Smaller Boats 5/1123 Does anyone who has attached a swim ladder to a 216 have any photos along with some instructions of
WIRE UPGRADE ON 1971 CATALINA 27 aeroflt at 11:02am 07.18.05 Mid-Size Boats 2/1473 NEED ANY AND ALL INFO FOR 27' REWIRE
Yanmar 12 horse YSM trouble Capt JON at 10:55am 07.18.05 Mid-Size Boats 5/1091 NY engine starts ok but only geting a 1/3 of power with full throtle.HELP ME

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There is one in every harbour... Rich Stidger at 1:39pm 04.18.21 We have lots of sheep in this country. They're everywhere and every bit as intelligent as this one.
CHRISTMAS is 60 years old this season. (1) TomY at 1:07pm 04.18.21 My church.
How should a rebuilt Yanmar behave? Ralph Johnstone at 12:17pm 04.18.21 Here is a page from the Yanmar GM Operation Manual that specifically talks about how to break in ne
cleaning a marine head (1) fred1diver at 12:07pm 04.18.21 The head is a Jabsco but not sure on the model, this is after roughly 30 minutes of hard scrubbing.
Acetone a safe cleaner? Ralph Johnstone at 12:03pm 04.18.21 I learned from a dock mate how much easier and better paint brush & roller cleaner is. Give it a tr
H23.5 Centerboard Bracket Bolt Stuck (5) bigchief at 11:54am 04.18.21 Turned out I had one bad thread on the retaining bolt, see photo. Luckily I was able to get it out u
Lubricant for impeller Justin_NSA at 11:44am 04.18.21 Anything slippery for the initial new dry start
Lubricant for impeller Sailboat.Sequoyah at 11:31am 04.18.21 I squirt in a dollop of Dawn from the galley.
How should a rebuilt Yanmar behave? (1) Alan Gomes at 10:50am 04.18.21 Here is a page from the Yanmar GM Operation Manual that specifically talks about how to break in new
Lubricant for impeller Parsons at 10:50am 04.18.21 @justsomeguy is right - only needs to "lubricate" until it starts pumping water. I've used just a s
Lubricant for impeller JRacer at 10:48am 04.18.21 Super Lube
Acetone a safe cleaner? Leeward Rail at 10:41am 04.18.21 No, it is the description of a product. I got mine at ACE Hasrdware in the States, Home Hardware h
1992 Hunter 335 interior cushions zipper size? ggrizzard at 10:41am 04.18.21 Had the same problem. Took the cushions to a "Marine Canvas" shop who couldn't figure what size th
Acetone a safe cleaner? Hayden Watson at 10:36am 04.18.21 James, Why no "Simple Green"? I've got two jugs of the stuff! It will cause all of your hatches to
Funny Friday!!! (1) Sailavie1 at 10:36am 04.18.21 192838
electrical almost completely done fred1diver at 10:28am 04.18.21
Acetone a safe cleaner? JamesG161 at 10:25am 04.18.21 Why no "Simple Green"? For boat cleaning stuff and a link to Simple Green... See my post #6 on thi
Acetone a safe cleaner? Stu Jackson at 10:22am 04.18.21 Is that a brand name ? What is the specific product you use ? No, it is the description of a produ
electrical almost completely done ggrizzard at 10:19am 04.18.21 "Bridges closed due to Covid"! Wow, that's some serious lockdown. :yikes:
Acetone a safe cleaner? ggrizzard at 10:16am 04.18.21 James, Why no "Simple Green"? I've got two jugs of the stuff!

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