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Sea Era replacement Pete Peterson at 2:02am 08.23.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1281 I need to replace the pump on my Jabsco 29090-2000 in my C320 because of base cracking. :{ I am con
Wilcox-Crittenden parts Capn D at 1:55am 08.23.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/2309 I have a Wilcox-Crittenden Newport electric head. The water intake impeller has decided to head sout
outboard maintenance Jeff at 1:29am 08.23.04 Smaller Boats 3/1117 Any of you ever done any work on an outboard motor's lower unit? Yesterday after getting the last
Beneteau 361 Bilge Stan at 1:11am 08.23.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1883 I have had water collecting in one of the honeycomb compartmentsbelow the sole plates. The water t
Auto pilot errors John Richard at 12:28am 08.23.04 Big Boats 4/945 Our boat came equipped from the factory with a Autohelm 7000. We were making a six hour return trip
sail choices Tom Monroe at 12:21am 08.23.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/871 Had a wonderful day yesterday trying out all kinds of sail trim stuff. Still fine tuning my new-this
trailering a 235? Jay at 12:14am 08.23.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1124 We're looking for a weekend cruiser and like the size and interior arrangement of the 235. However,
Is alcohol alcohol? Andy at 12:07am 08.23.04 Ask All Sailors 12/2014 I bought a jug of stove fuel (alcohol) at WM. A fellow sailor then said, "Why not go to the hardware
Bow Pulpit nfaz4 at 10:47pm 08.22.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1249 Does anyone know where I can get a used Bow Pulpit? I bought an older Oday 27 and the bow rail (pul
Twisting Without a Traveler Joe at 9:32pm 08.22.04 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 4/1134 Sail Trim articles frequently talk about trimming the Main to add or remove twist. How can I (or can
Into the drink SailboatOwners.com at 2:35pm 08.22.04 Ask All Sailors 42/3090 "Man overboard" may be the most chilling sound associated with sailing. Even when tied to the dock
oday rigging Les at 2:26pm 08.22.04 Ask All Sailors 0/944 Looking for a diagram of how the jib and main sail attach to the boom and mast of a oday sailboat (2
Help -- Need a Centerboard or Specs -- Starwind 19 Stuart Bethune at 1:06pm 08.22.04 Ask All Sailors 1/2651 I've had my '86 Starwind 19 for many years now, but have run into a major problem. We were recentl
H376 Main Cabin Leak Wind Chaser at 12:30pm 08.22.04 Big Boats 4/903 During the torrential rains over the last month, we now have a leak in cabin roof of our 376 somewhe
Battery Charger to Isolator Marvin at 12:25pm 08.22.04 The Cherubini Hunters 18/1703 Isolator/combiner question that I have not found an answer to in the archives. Will I damage the
What type of wood should I build the galley with David Blum at 12:24pm 08.22.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1239 I bought a 1980 Mac25 two months ago. It has been sitting in the Arizona sun for many years, have r
Merriman dilemma Ken at 12:16pm 08.22.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/1442 Some of you may have been through this already and I could sure use the help. My control cylinder b
Losing Power and getting smoke on a yanmar 1 gm Frank at 12:08pm 08.22.04 Ask All Sailors 7/3088 I have a Yanmar 1GM that produces smoke that blackens the transom, and causes low RPM. I have repalc
mounting fluxgate compass richard4457 at 11:25am 08.22.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/943 I am installing an auto pilot. I have a 1978 Hunter 30. What is the best location for the compass.
black gunk on the back of your boat richard4457 at 11:21am 08.22.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/1008 what is the best way to get rid of the black gunk on the back of your boat after youve been running

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Sanitation question Parsons at 10:31am 01.27.21 This may not be the worst job on a boat -- but it's up there, and not just for the mess but also the
Sanitation question Justin_NSA at 10:22am 01.27.21 I've been trying to pull a &^%$ sanitation hose up from beneath the aft berth up through the stern*
Sanitation question Johnb at 10:06am 01.27.21 It is helpful to know the technique for cutting it. Step one use a sharp knife between the wire coil
Ugly, Ugly Sailboats (1) TomY at 10:02am 01.27.21 'Modern' 50'ers with high freeboard, you almost have to have ports in the topside. From below, they'
Salvage capta at 9:47am 01.27.21 Put an ad on Craig's List for a "free" boat. It should go in a few days.
Sanitation question Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:46am 01.27.21 Marine sizing is slightly different for fittings, etc. For example a 1 1/2" elbow for a marine appl
Sanitation question Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:23am 01.27.21 It's ok to spend the least amount possible for a lot of things on a boat, but sanitation hose isn't
Redesign Binnacle Pod Parsons at 9:23am 01.27.21 Beautiful recreation of a good design. Just out of curiosity, you tested that those screws and cuph
Catalina 22 bottom paint dilemma LakeShark at 9:15am 01.27.21 Doing nothing is definitely not worth it as in a few months time the growth will make the boat almos
Sanitation question markwbird at 9:00am 01.27.21 I did this recently. I just got in there and measured each hose. Quality sanitation hose is very e
Redesign Binnacle Pod stephen_i_w at 8:58am 01.27.21 I have to say, I kinda like the weathered oak look. The design is nice.
Xantrex Freedom Marine Charger/Inverter issue JoeWhite at 8:58am 01.27.21 Yes, the relay can be replaced. But you may not be able to find one that fits there exactly. You can
Xantrex Freedom Marine Charger/Inverter issue Justin_NSA at 8:56am 01.27.21 Could be sticky relay, loose connection, cold solder joint, anything that a jolt might shift.
Telltales Don Guillette at 8:55am 01.27.21 top telltale ... this i do not know. will love to learn. don, for me, this is the best discuss
Hunter 34 Fuel Tank Well (1) hunter34austin at 8:48am 01.27.21 "molded well" might be an overstatement (at least for my H34, MY 84). The tank basically sits betwee
Telltales jon hansen at 8:41am 01.27.21 top telltale ... this i do not know. will love to learn. don, for me, this is the best discussi
Sanitation question (1) rgranger at 8:39am 01.27.21 I don't know the answer but..Iif you end up needing to measure... go to the sewing section at walmar
A good first sailboat? rgranger at 8:35am 01.27.21 Check sails as most valuable part lay out on ground see how flat they lay look at all 3 corners mak
1996 HUNTER 336 Not on her lines mbertsche at 8:32am 01.27.21 Ditto on my 323.. The boat sits on her lines and that puts the scoop about 3-4 inches above the wat
Xantrex Freedom Marine Charger/Inverter issue Captain Mateo at 8:30am 01.27.21 Yes, like Don says. I would open the cover when it does not work and using a plastic probe gently m

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