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Starter on Yanmar 2GM Lou14621 at 4:47am 07.07.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/1103 Most of the time when I attempt to start my Yanmar 2GM engine, nothing happens when I depress the st
Hunter Rudder Problems George H260 at 2:59am 07.07.04 Big Boats 3/2743 During a recent crossing, the rudder broke off of myy 460, leaving the captain and crew stranded in
Holding tank sensor fredher at 2:44am 07.07.04 Big Boats 2/846 The sensor in my holding tank seems to be cloged. I cleaned it with a hose but still not registerin
Rudder packing it wasn't bill19585 at 1:11am 07.07.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/961 I was getting a considerable amount of water into the bilge of my First 375 and actually saw it run
removal of rudder and shaft gucci at 12:57am 07.07.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/699 Would anyone be kind enough to supply me with information on how to best removethe rudder and shaf
Repowering a 30 oday Stuart11149 at 12:33am 07.07.04 Bigger Boats 3/1283 I have a 30 Oday with a 12 Yanmar and want to know what the best engine to repower with.
Java Broken, but fixable yks Jim Seamans at 11:41pm 07.06.04 Big Boats 9/1090 We were on the DelMarVa circle in Norfolk, VA in Little Creek when we wrapped a 5/8" line around our*
Broke the boat, but fixeable Jim Seamans at 11:38pm 07.06.04 Big Boats 0/757 We were on the DelMarVa circle in Norfolk, VA in Little Creek when we wrapped a 5/8" line around our
Hood 810 LD Jim5717 at 10:47pm 07.06.04 Big Boats 3/978 I need to replace the line in this unit, but it is a continuous splice. Having trouble finding instr
over goes the mast Freit at 9:43pm 07.06.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/946 I was recently given a Widgeon to sail for the summer-while on her mooring, the fiberglass housing
Bent stanchion Russ20666 at 9:32pm 07.06.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1059 The aft stanchion on the starboard side of my 23 got bent when the boat went up against the dock. No
Battery Replacement bear24 at 9:17pm 07.06.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1061 Moved from Michigan last summer to Hampton Virginia and brought my Hunter 340 with me. In Michigan t
the angle of a 26x centerboard when completly down Fred Scott at 4:26pm 07.06.04 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/884 I am trying to help a fellow sailor in Turkey who broke his centreboard and needs imformation to mak
how long should it take to rig my 22 trailerable? The Saint at 3:52pm 07.06.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/5420 Being a fairly new owner of a swing keel 22, it seems to take an awful long time to get the boat set
Diesel fuel in bilge Marc3715 at 2:26pm 07.06.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1541 We’ve had our Hunter 1985 28.5 since 1999. First question --- This summer, for the first time ev
What is a Mast Base Support Block? reprieve at 2:17pm 07.06.04 Mid-Size Boats 6/2508 Bout a month ago I asked about how to upstep my mast. This is why. While having my rig tuned I hea
shore power, zincs Norton at 1:58pm 07.06.04 Ask An Oday Owner 4/935 I have a 74 O 23 and the battery charger (a Readi-Amp) recently fried my battery. I have only been u
Anchor Windlass Gostosa at 1:57pm 07.06.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1178 Please advise your EXPERIENCE-BASED opinion whether a "power down" or "free-fall" model windlass is
THINGAMABOBER Pyschosailor at 12:45pm 07.06.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/972 I broke one of those sail slides that attach the mainsail to the mast. The plsatic thingamabober tha
Macerator mystery Sea Gypsy at 12:00pm 07.06.04 Mid-Size Boats 7/1465 Does anyone know where they hide the fuse for the macerator in a '83 30' Cat? I just replaced the m

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Fiberglass Scratches and Overall polish SailingLoto at 7:07pm 12.13.20 for gelcoat i prefer 3m super cut or meguires pro speed cut, followed by a quality paste wax such as
Universal Kubota water pump failure. Tom J at 6:55pm 12.13.20 Seems odd considering the healthy longevity of the original pump. Was the new one made in China?
Fiberglass Scratches and Overall polish Monterey385 at 6:55pm 12.13.20
Fiberglass Scratches and Overall polish Monterey385 at 6:51pm 12.13.20 ???? Mistaken part of post
A sad day Monterey385 at 6:48pm 12.13.20 In 2018 I had the pleasure of speaking with Mr. Butler on a warranty item ... he was amazing ... God
Weekend projects in my Laguna 26 SailingLoto at 6:47pm 12.13.20 @ SailingLoto I sent you trailer measurements in a PM for the S2. I just saw that earlier, but was
Fiberglass Scratches and Overall polish SailingLoto at 6:45pm 12.13.20 what? are you looking for a polish or compound?
Fiberglass Scratches and Overall polish Hello Below at 6:37pm 12.13.20 Go ????
Lines - how to determine if what I have is junk or okay Ron20324 at 6:27pm 12.13.20 Is routing a new line through the mast head potentially as simple as butting the new line to the ol
Beneteau 393 battery charger location Ron20324 at 5:59pm 12.13.20 Get an air pump and place it on the tube of wiring. Maybe also blow some smoke through it to see wha
Catalina 34 dodger Ron20324 at 5:41pm 12.13.20 This was a thread a few weeks ago. Here is link that I thought outstanding... http://copycovers.c
Weekend projects in my Laguna 26 LeeandRick at 5:38pm 12.13.20 @ SailingLoto I sent you trailer measurements in a PM for the S2.
Quarantine Sailing, Someone has to do it! turboerik at 5:37pm 12.13.20
Universal Kubota water pump failure. kloudie1 at 5:19pm 12.13.20 My opinion is that 150 hours is not normal.. That one had a bad seal from the beginning .... only wa
Universal Kubota water pump failure. (1) Skipper at 5:07pm 12.13.20 Realize what you said. Just verifying. Age of the pump is no indication of life expectancy. Many,
Jabsco Compact Electric Head John AL at 4:53pm 12.13.20 The dimensions are on the installation manual which is online. Another important question often not
Has anyone taken apart one of these lights? (1) VisionPNW at 4:44pm 12.13.20 Looks like a good fit. Any update on installation? Yes, the ones above were too big, the ones here
Catalina 34 dodger sailme88 at 4:43pm 12.13.20 I'm considering replacing my dodger on my Catalina 34. Does anyone have any general idea on what t
Universal Kubota water pump failure. sailme88 at 4:38pm 12.13.20
Universal Kubota water pump failure. Skipper at 4:32pm 12.13.20 Are you saying the raw water pump or the fresh ? Rusty sounds like raw.. Both pumps have weep hole

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