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Yanmar 3GM engine oil capacity Steve at 7:46am 12.30.03 Big Boats 2/17382 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 1/974 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 2/1156 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 1/1034 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 1/907 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 1/814 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 8/1379 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 1/868 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 2/966 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 1/1166 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 6/1041 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 0/958 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 5/4225 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 2/863 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 0/1147 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 1/994 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 2/1150 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 0/1429 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 1/2214 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 6/1145 This coming spring I would like to remove the bottom coat and repaint the boat below waterline. The

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Head mirror replacement project Timm R Oday25 at 6:34pm 12.07.20 Looks nice .Like it belongs there . The last thing I want to see first thing in the morning is my re
Identify this boat FastOlson at 6:30pm 12.07.20 While the length is close, it is not a shark. https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/shark-24
Oscillating Tool vs 5200 twalker H260 at 6:24pm 12.07.20 If cabin top is relatively smooth you could try a guitar string or high strength fish line attached
Yanmar SD20 Saildrive dleckenby at 5:57pm 12.07.20 Our boat is 5 years old (I've owned it for 4 months), the engine has done 220 hours and I have no id
Oscillating Tool vs 5200 (1) Captain Larry-DH at 5:57pm 12.07.20 It will cut the 5200 very well, and it can be used at a low angle. But it will be very difficult to
1900 containers lost at sea Richard19068 at 5:42pm 12.07.20 A little off topic but last week on the way home from Catalina we spotted something floating and wen
Hole through Luran on Bow: Repair suggestions requested isaksp00 at 5:39pm 12.07.20 That sure looks like my H23, '91. It is not Luran, and no foam layer. It's just gelcoat on top of th
1994 37.5 Mast sliders kappykaplan at 5:30pm 12.07.20 Sailcote is a spray can dry lubricant :plus:
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work? DArcy at 5:24pm 12.07.20 Ah, now I see, the shape creates more lift at a lower angle of attack than a normal sail. All this w
Identify this boat Project_Mayhem at 5:22pm 12.07.20 You want a serious advice, don't touch it even if they offer it for free. Once you take it the pro
How do those new Double Mainsail's on the AC72's work? (2) rpwillia at 5:14pm 12.07.20 @joker460, nice video. I did a bit more reading and here is what I have come up with.
1994 37.5 Mast sliders Terry Cox at 5:06pm 12.07.20 Sailcote is a spray can dry lubricate that I use to make sail hoisting and dropping easy as pie. Bef
C310 main sheet to helm position? (1) rpwillia at 5:02pm 12.07.20 Another option for single handling, although I do like Valcours set up as that is pretty slick. If w
Coolant Smoke or more? kappykaplan at 4:47pm 12.07.20 One of the first things done once the engine starts is look over the stern and verify water is bein
First Sail Boat! shemandr at 4:38pm 12.07.20 Photo below, looks a little weird but works well! A little weird indeed. Like a Turduckin. Would
new to forum BigEasy at 4:36pm 12.07.20 I just found this. Hunter model numbering system is goofy! :) https://www.marlow-hunter.com/wp-con
What's the Best Daysailer to Accommodate Guests Meriachee at 4:18pm 12.07.20 To look at, yes, but the effort to keep it that way !
Identify this boat brianmorris at 4:16pm 12.07.20 shark, made in Canada, very solidly built boat but I don't know what condition it is in
Below deck autopilot shemandr at 4:12pm 12.07.20 Search forums. There was a thread about this not too long ago. It included a reference to a magazi
Dehumidifier Suggestions jmce1587 at 4:01pm 12.07.20 I went with an Eva-Dry like the one in this article. I punched a hole in the reservoir and drain it

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