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C22 Bilge Pump Installtion Dan8926 at 2:41pm 07.06.05 Smaller Boats 8/1658 I want to install an electric bilge pump in my C22 and I'm curious what other folks have done.One
Sail slugs and performance Jeff K at 2:13pm 07.06.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/2083 I Think I'm going to put sail slugs on our boat for the convenience and being able to get the sails
Beneteau 311 Plumbing Issues Jim Yanik at 2:10pm 07.06.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/2758 I purchased a 2002 311 swing keel this year and have been sailing it for a few weeks now. We love t
galley sink replacement for 31' Hunter Vicki at 2:08pm 07.06.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1085 The galley sink on our 31' hunter is a mess. I have tried cleaning it with all the stainless steel
Water heater replacement on Hunter 31 Brett B at 1:24pm 07.06.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2158 I am looking at replacing my water heater. Others have done this and had to disassemble the cabinet
Well the tank has been replaced Brett B at 1:14pm 07.06.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/967 I successfully cut out the old molded in tank on our Hunter 31. I left enough of a lip from the lid
PHRF for 340 Shakey at 1:10pm 07.06.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/939 What kind of PHRF ratings are the 340s getting these days?Is there much of a correction factor for
bose inverter steve11005 at 1:00pm 07.06.05 Big Boats 3/815 Has any one looked into why the radio and tv are run off an inverter and then steped down to 12VDC o
Strut Charlie L at 12:35pm 07.06.05 Big Boats 6/870 I have a 1985 Hunter 34 with a broken strut. Corosion was the load. (It was not grounded.) the straw
bringing the sails down. doug miller at 11:57am 07.06.05 Smaller Boats 20/2701 guys, i'm going to "pick your brains".. i'm new to sailing and new to this boat.sailed today, sing
reef doug at 11:55am 07.06.05 Smaller Boats 2/730 reefing, 2 previous post wasn't supposed to be titled reefing.this one was.never had a main sail
reefing, 2 doug miller at 11:54am 07.06.05 Smaller Boats 3/791 previous post wasn't supposed to be titled reefing.this one was.never had a main sail with reef p
reefing doug at 11:48am 07.06.05 Smaller Boats 1/811 guys, i'm going to "pick your brains".. i'm new to sailing and new to this boat.sailed today, sin
Changing the fuel filter Pilgrim at 11:41am 07.06.05 Big Boats 1/1441 I am looking for step by step instructions on changing the fuel filter on my Yanmar 3JH3E. Do you n
Cockpit lockers prdewolf at 11:23am 07.06.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1212 My Hunter 310 has no way to lock the cockpit lockers to fend off anyone who wishes to walk away with
Hunter 356 - should I buy? Ed at 10:49am 07.06.05 Big Boats 17/1395 I have owned a Hunter 326, then hull #1 of the 426 DS (I loved her) and now am with out a boat. I a
150 genoa block position if very light air Ms Hillary at 10:36am 07.06.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 2/1621 I have a MacGregor 26 X with a 150 genoa. In very light air, to flatten the sail should I move t
Centerboard William24362 at 10:23am 07.06.05 Ask An Oday Owner 0/773 I was thinking of puchasing a 1980 19ft Oday and I noticed that the ballast is rated at 300# I was
Motor overheating Donald6441 at 8:19am 07.06.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1036 My 1999 Honda 9.9 OB worked great for the last cruse, but, after being dry-docked for 2 weeks it is
Sailing Downwind - Headsail Alone? Mike M at 7:25am 07.06.05 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 9/3796 One of the nice things about where I work is it's about a 10 minute drive to a park on a bluff overl

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Mast Builder for Yamaha 33 mermike at 2:17pm 03.10.21 Yamaha is the builder. There is a sticker on my mast indicating as such.
Mirage 24 - Looking to buy Davidasailor26 at 2:16pm 03.10.21
Looking for yard & surveyor in Miami/Ft Lauderdale HandsOnTech at 2:15pm 03.10.21 A number of years ago, as a new boat owner, I used a yard in West Palm Beach. Their attitude was bas
Oberdorfer Pump Snap Ring - Official Answer jonelli at 2:11pm 03.10.21 Well, I asked that as well, and this was the only answer: "The snap ring insures proper alignment i
B323 Head fullbore at 1:50pm 03.10.21 Thanks BE!
Oberdorfer Pump Snap Ring - Official Answer jonelli at 1:45pm 03.10.21 Although, I don't know if there's an extra risk of "spinning" it without the ring. Maybe there is?
5411 head sail sfbay at 1:44pm 03.10.21 I am sure I can find one if I know the engine manufacturer and model. Otherwise suggest inquiring o
Mirage 24 - Looking to buy Kazimierz at 1:33pm 03.10.21 What was fixed re: keel. How was it fixed. Who did the work. Receipts? On flat water but against a
Mirage 24 - Looking to buy Drinky Crow at 1:32pm 03.10.21 Is a 6 hp Suzuki motor enough to move this 3700 lb boat down a 22 km lake? It'll be fine.
problems filling diesel tank sailme88 at 1:27pm 03.10.21 Research de-bonding chems.. Some are spray on, others with a dauber. Even 5200 can. be overcome wit
Mirage 24 - Looking to buy Drinky Crow at 1:27pm 03.10.21 What was fixed re: keel. How was it fixed. Who did the work. Receipts? on a SJ24 and wouldn't have w
problems filling diesel tank Ralph Johnstone at 1:26pm 03.10.21 Razor blade under the lip ? ? ?
problems filling diesel tank richk at 1:17pm 03.10.21 Well, I'm trying to solve the problem with clogged vent line. In order to reach the tank vent I hav
Mirage 24 - Looking to buy DArcy at 1:00pm 03.10.21 A mirage 24 in good condition in Ontario will be around $3,000. I've never looked at the boat marked
Looking for yard & surveyor in Miami/Ft Lauderdale HandsOnTech at 12:56pm 03.10.21 Googling both was my first step. The survey is for insurance only. I would feel much more confiden
Yanmar 3GM30F - Injection Nozzles tfox2069 at 12:55pm 03.10.21 Because of the extension used? And the offset nature of the wrench? Certainly the offset - the tab
Replacing prop shaft BigEasy at 12:33pm 03.10.21 Had a friend who owned a Catalina 350 (2004). I you push hard enough against the rudder, there sho
B323 Head BigEasy at 12:29pm 03.10.21 If the only problem is the Dacron UV cover, I paid approximately $600.00 to have it replaced with a
Looking for yard & surveyor in Miami/Ft Lauderdale sail sfbay at 12:22pm 03.10.21 Suggest doing an internet search on boat yards in the Miami and Fort Lauderdale area and find ones t
Mast Light Thaniel at 12:14pm 03.10.21 Ok... I just ordered from Sailboatowners a bulb but I would like to get some backups that might be

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