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Hunter Legend - New owner saying hi (1) andyb28 at 10:57am 10.11.20 Mid-Size Boats 19/2598 Hello Everyone, I joined the forum yesterday as I have just got a 2001 Hunter Legend 290. I hope t
How to Post a Spreadsheet? shemandr at 10:56am 10.11.20 Forum Help (Site Talk) 15/2027 In the thread Brands there was talk about different Brands of Sailboats for a new sailor. I posted
32 Morgan markweihe at 10:53am 10.11.20 Ask All Sailors 8/2606 I have a 32 Morgan that Need to get rid of. It is a 1981 and has had the engine removed and replaced
Impeller Puller Sailm8 at 9:25am 10.11.20 Ask All Sailors 15/3519 Has anyone found an impeller puller for the raw water pump on a Yanmar 2GM20F? I recently replace m
Relocate VHF radio to nav station on Hunter 450CC clavius at 8:46am 10.11.20 Big Boats 1/669 I'd like to add AIS and a chart plotter to the nav station on my Hunter 450. Since the AIS shares
Please explain self bailing for me (3) scottstef at 7:35am 10.11.20 Day Sailers 10/14647
C27 Ditch the tiller Meerchaum at 5:36am 10.11.20 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1236 I have a 1975 C27. We love many features of this boat, but would like to ditch the tiller and insta
Cockpit floor replacement '84....? rpludwig at 5:04am 10.11.20 Catalina 22 16/2291 Back when acquired, our '84 had small but noticeable cracks in the cockpit floor, all forward about
Overpowered prop? Dave Alexander at 10:09pm 10.10.20 Mid-Size Boats 13/2434 My 1980 Cat 30 still seems to have its original propeller, but the 11 hp engine was replaced with a
Transom void ThetaSigma at 9:44pm 10.10.20 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/880 1977 Cat22 transom issue. Prior owner had two U-bolts mounted high on each corner of the transom. T
Toilet seat. Weasel at 8:24pm 10.10.20 Ask All Sailors 13/2450 Anybody ever refinished and painted a toilet seat? The price of a new one is about $60.00. I would r
Internal halyards A6C5O7 at 8:18pm 10.10.20 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/676 I've got a donor mast for a C22 project and it's the same exact extrusion. There was a internal haly
H34 Gelcoat and rudder ScottFreeRick at 5:57pm 10.10.20 Big Boats 2/666 I am looking at a 1983 Hunter 34. There are a couple of things that have raised concern. First, th
Tension Specifications twjohnson at 4:54pm 10.10.20 Smaller Boats 3/1012 Can anyone tell me where to find specific tension specs on standing rigging for Capri 18?
Coronado 23 mk II rigging vrxagjf at 3:35pm 10.10.20 Columbia 6/2381 Hi, I have a 1974 Coronado 23 mk II that I'm redoing. I haven't been able to find an owners manual a
Rigging tension twjohnson at 1:56pm 10.10.20 Trailer Sailors 3/982 Can anyone tell me where to find specific tension on standing rigging for Capri 18?
Seeking cushions for my Hunter 23 Simple Gift at 1:42pm 10.10.20 Smaller Boats 7/943 Hi! I am new to the forum! I am looking for replacement cushions for my Hunter 23! Thank you very mu
Need cushions for Hunter 23 Simple Gift at 1:40pm 10.10.20 Parts Search 2/588 Hi! I am new to the forum! I am looking for cushions for my Hunter 23! Thank you so much!
Cabin interior cloth repair for my Gloucester 22 Simple Gift at 1:25pm 10.10.20 Ask All Sailors 3/751 Hi! I am new to the forum! I have a Gloucester 22 sailboat that I am restoring. The boat came to me
40.5 Wiring For Forward Electric Head Question Rick D at 11:14am 10.10.20 Big Boats 6/756 Any suggestions for a wiring run from the switch panel to the forward head from those who did a DYI

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Any one fitted a ZF 12 M Transmission as a replacement to a Hurth HWB 10 R-2? peterbud at 7:44pm 04.06.25 Jamie i installed the beta Tmc 40 this past fall. All in all it was an easy install. it is a direct
Cliffside sails SailingLoto at 6:37pm 04.06.25 @SailingLoto A meeting of all the folks that were involved in helping you connect with your sail m
Kiwi Folding Prop- Already corroding after 6 months of use! What shall I do? dlochner at 6:00pm 04.06.25 It looks like Kiwi used 304 or 18-8 hardware, these are less corrosion resistant then 316. You could
Alkalinity of bleach and problem with teak? thinwater at 5:46pm 04.06.25 Depending on the non-skid pattern, a rotary scrubber can be very effective. Use with a cleaner, not
Kiwi Folding Prop- Already corroding after 6 months of use! What shall I do? jssailem at 5:11pm 04.06.25 Looks like rust. Stainless screws are probably 314 stainless or something else. Paint would help but
Replacing nuts on keel bolts Rick Webb at 5:09pm 04.06.25 I don't know how eager you are to get all the nuts tightened down. Because of a possible weird menta
Engine Start Key jssailem at 5:04pm 04.06.25 Also can remove the key altogether. Install push buttons. Control start by control of power switch i
Engine Start Key Ralph Johnstone at 4:26pm 04.06.25 If all else fails, remove the old lock and install a Cole Hersey ignition lock to suit your requirem
Engine Start Key Seahawk345 at 4:17pm 04.06.25 I think I'll try the option on Amazon and see if it works....thanks for the input from y'all......it
Kiwi Folding Prop- Already corroding after 6 months of use! What shall I do? Ralph Johnstone at 4:16pm 04.06.25 Are you able to add additional zincs to the prop shaft ? The more cathodic you can make the shaft a
Wooden Boat Building Documentary PaulK at 3:50pm 04.06.25 You could watch the Tally-Ho rebuild too if you've got a bit more time on your hands.https://www.you
Kiwi Folding Prop- Already corroding after 6 months of use! What shall I do? PaulK at 3:33pm 04.06.25 The warrantee on the website specifically says that wear and corrosion are not valid warranty claims
Alkalinity of bleach and problem with teak? dlochner at 1:59pm 04.06.25 The liquid Bar Keepers Friend is less abrasive.
Engine Start Key BigEasy at 1:50pm 04.06.25 or can anyone shed some light on getting a couple of new key.. Go figure, they are available o
Oday Trailer Weight Distribution EnamrdSalr21 at 1:16pm 04.06.25 No pics, sorry. I just meant that if a keel board is installed, don't weld it. My thinking is that
Alkalinity of bleach and problem with teak? Tally Ho at 1:13pm 04.06.25 I use Bar Keepers Friend scouring powder on my deck. There is some oxallic acid in the powder, and
Engine Start Key BigEasy at 12:52pm 04.06.25 Should be able to get a yanmar key from any yanmar dealer/outlet. In some regions, you should be ab
Engine Start Key Seahawk345 at 12:39pm 04.06.25 The centre of the barrel is hollow but square shaped.
Engine Start Key (1) Seahawk345 at 12:38pm 04.06.25
Galley sink project Dalliance at 12:36pm 04.06.25 They provide a plate adaptor that could cover the hole but I don't like the looks of it. I'll simp

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