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Yanmar 3GM engine oil capacity Steve at 7:46am 12.30.03 Big Boats 2/17295 In quarts, what is the sump capacity for the Yanmar 3GM engine? Recently purchased a previously-own
Folding Propeller John Brecher at 7:34am 12.30.03 The Cherubini Hunters 1/969 We are considering installing a folding prop on our H37 cutter and would appreciate suggestions as t
Captain fees Dennis Clark at 7:05am 12.30.03 Ask All Sailors 2/1153 Can anyone quote me a reasonable fee a qualified Captain would charge to move a boat from Boston, MA
cockpit scuppers michael franks at 6:56am 12.30.03 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1032 Has anyone had experience with the cockpit scuppers. as I have always felt they are a little to smal
32" Wheel for H28.5? Louis Phillippi at 6:11am 12.30.03 Mid-Size Boats 1/902 I am tired of climbing around the large original wheel that came with the H28.5. I am considering do
What a GREAT Wife I Have 5 Jim Seamans at 6:03am 12.30.03 Big Boats 1/811 Without asking, for Christmas she bought me a Bosun's chair. This girl is a keeper!!!! ;DBuys me s*
Surveyors responsibilites and accountabilities Chuck at 5:44am 12.30.03 Ask All Sailors 8/1373 We recently purchased a 20 yo sailboat. We hired a surveyor who preformed our inspection. the inspec
Water in the bilge Jim Rockford at 5:32am 12.30.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/866 For the past two years, I have been getting small quantity of water in the bilge. My bilge pump duti
leaking prop shaft Ken at 5:28am 12.30.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/964 Recently had my transmission pulled for a rebuild. (140 hours) and then job relocated boat south to
Oil Additives Fred Harriman at 4:43am 12.30.03 Ask All Sailors 1/1165 I'm sure this question will stir up a hornets nest, but here it is anyway!Has anyone used an oil t
synthetic motor oils tom at 3:04am 12.30.03 Ask All Sailors 6/1036 Anyone have experience with synthetic oils such as Mobile-1 ?? There are several on the market. I am
Moger Yacht Transport John at 2:47am 12.30.03 Mid-Size Boats 0/952 Has anybody ever used Moger Transport to ship their boat? Is so, how did it work out? I know that C
Catalina 25/250 Owners Don at 2:05am 12.30.03 Smaller Boats 5/4190 This is just a reminder to fellow C25/250 owners that a valuable resource, the Sailor's Forum, is av
Hunter 42 year 1991 Gerry Griffin at 1:57am 12.30.03 Big Boats 2/858 Can anybody help me?,I am buying a Passage 42.The wood looks as if it has gotten damp due to lack o
Davits on a 361 Vic at 11:26pm 12.29.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1136 Has anyone installed Kato davits on a Beneteau? I bought the kit from Kato for my 361 and have their
Electrical "Pilot" Button on Oday 27 Tom at 9:50pm 12.29.03 Ask An Oday Owner 1/990 I am trying to get a 1978 Oday 27 back in service. There is a button on the electrical panel label
Squeek Paul at 8:45pm 12.29.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1138 Should I be concearned by a squeek noise comming from the rubber gasket that surrounds the propeller
Rope Clutches Capt. Marc at 8:12pm 12.29.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1422 I have a 1993 OC 350 with a broken Rope Clutch. The handle snappped off. It appears a little faded b
Water leaks on MacGregor 26M Jeff V at 1:42pm 12.29.03 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/2196 I have had a 26M for 2 months and keep it in a berth in the Santa Cruz harbor. The boat sails great
Bottom coat removal: sandblasting or alternate... Michael at 1:29pm 12.29.03 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1143 This coming spring I would like to remove the bottom coat and repaint the boat below waterline. The

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Expert Voice dlochner at 11:59am 12.01.20 What did you use for an affiliation group?
Converting H27 to Portapotty Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 11:57am 12.01.20 Although no sea water toilet should ever be connected to the fresh water system, toilets that are d
Bomar hatch trim ring removal CurtisC at 11:54am 12.01.20 From what you've described I'd have to assume you're up against the original sealant or bedding comp
Converting H27 to Portapotty (1) SailormanDan at 11:29am 12.01.20 @mmlspace I'm thinking I may have to build a small box out of PVC that would fit under whatever hang
Yamaha 33 Electrical Rebuild (1) mermike at 11:21am 12.01.20 Tosca also had an Ample Power alternator and voltage regulator. The schematics were helpful if you w
Shaft replacement O'Day 28 Chubby at 11:15am 12.01.20 Do not have to remove rudder or shaft. There is a tool to remove the bearing (find online) that jus
Best boat to purchase to live on Justin_NSA at 11:10am 12.01.20 What does "liveaboard" mean to you? In a slip every night? Ocean passages? Are you retired and no lo
Converting H27 to Portapotty SailormanDan at 10:58am 12.01.20 @Peggie Hall HeadMistress - Where would the fresh water the owner's manual refers to come from to f
'77 Cal 2-27 I'm looking to buy - what do you think? Justin_NSA at 10:51am 12.01.20 It looks to me like under the cover there is a jib boom. He described it as a "club foot jib". I'
'77 Cal 2-27 I'm looking to buy - what do you think? Justin_NSA at 10:49am 12.01.20 There was a good point made that some insurers require one. The OP should check with his potential c
'77 Cal 2-27 I'm looking to buy - what do you think? Scott T-Bird at 10:47am 12.01.20 "What is that rig for the headsail called?". Are you referring to a furler? It looks to me like u
Viadana sailboat gear Justin_NSA at 10:46am 12.01.20 There's a thread over on SA about them http://forums.sailinganarchy.com/index.php?/topic/211830-via
'77 Cal 2-27 I'm looking to buy - what do you think? Scott T-Bird at 10:44am 12.01.20 scott, this is a 44 year old vessel in salt air that the OP is looking at. an inspection is just th
'77 Cal 2-27 I'm looking to buy - what do you think? Justin_NSA at 10:39am 12.01.20 "What is that rig for the headsail called?". Are you referring to a furler? Practical Sailor did a
Viadana sailboat gear dasreboot at 10:31am 12.01.20 their blocks are on the lightly made side. I bought some and have since replaced them. The thin pla
'77 Cal 2-27 I'm looking to buy - what do you think? jon hansen at 10:29am 12.01.20 scott, this is a 44 year old vessel in salt air that the OP is looking at. an inspection is just tha
Making a mast for a sabot Michael Davis at 10:15am 12.01.20 Well that brings another question. Does anyone have some plans for building a mast and instruction
Jabsco (Twist N Lock) - Head Use for novice ricksoth at 10:13am 12.01.20 Claude, I think you have answered my confusion. To "Lock" the system, I need to push down on the p
progressive insurance opinions WayneH at 10:12am 12.01.20 Your best deal, if it's a available is to bundle with your home and auto policy This is what I jus
'77 Cal 2-27 I'm looking to buy - what do you think? Scott T-Bird at 10:08am 12.01.20 atomic four is a nice engine, check the 44 year old tanks for leaks. standing rigging in the salt a

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