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Installing solar vent on H26 MySong at 8:35pm 05.25.20 Mid-Size Boats 7/1547 I want to install this vent Solar vent I have a Hunter 26 and don't like the idea of cutting throu
O'Day 28 cabin top hand rail. wing15601 at 7:07pm 05.25.20 Bigger Boats 14/2033 Before putting the boat away last fall I discovered a leak from the cabin starboard hand rail. This
Underwater metal and paint Pagan Baby at 6:40pm 05.25.20 Ask All Sailors 11/1746
Hunter 34 Aft Keel Bolt / backing plate (?) corrosion (3) c07chrisjohnson at 6:12pm 05.25.20 Big Boats 2/1301 Aloha everyone, I bought a 1985 Hunter 34 in September of 2019 and just noticed a lot of corrosion
SF Bay Area tiller pilot repair PSR at 6:01pm 05.25.20 Ask All Sailors 14/1835
Cruise Pac Whouze at 1:25pm 05.25.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/684 I am looking at a 1994 Hunter 30 which includes the optional Cruise Pac (or Pack?). Interested in wh
Battery charger Mirwin at 1:21pm 05.25.20 Catalina 310 40/6262
Autohelm 3000 Replacement MikeHoncho at 11:30am 05.25.20 Ask All Sailors 15/5485 I'm looking to replace my Autohelm. Yup the thing has be be 20+ years old. It came with the boat (
Custom Pieces (4) SV_GALATEIA at 10:33am 05.25.20 Catalina 22 2/602 When I bought my boat it had a pulley assembly that slides into the bow pulpit. The boat wench rope
Catching up on sailing history - Joshua Slocum jssailem at 10:32am 05.25.20 Sails Call Lounge 8/1046
FOUND: Owner's Manual for ASA First 22 unfeast at 8:59am 05.25.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1349 I am having trouble locating the owner's manual for the First 20/ASA First 22 (same hull and keel,
Best Deck Hatch Available (1) JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 6:43am 05.25.20 Ask All Sailors 5/920 This is our emergency tiller connection deck hatch. It's an an 8 1/2 inch cut out and 10 9/16 inch
Propane locker Canonshooternb at 6:25am 05.25.20 Big Boats 4/5488 My propane Is tank currently mounted on my aft rail and gets in the way. What are the options to ins
Maximum outboard motor weight and horsepower for a 26M? FrankH at 5:39am 05.25.20 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/2087 There is a 26M for sale with a 2005 70 hp Suzuki motor. That motor should weigh 335#. A new or rec
Wire connections from mast base to deck plug (1) CoyCaptain at 5:26am 05.25.20 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/4463 I need help on electrical connection from mast to deck. Bought new plug and receptacle from bwy and
Davits for Marlow Hunter 31 (1) garethpope at 4:35am 05.25.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1126 Has anyone installed davits on their Marlow Hunter 31? I have some challenges with locating points a
Need help identifying the model and size of Lewmar Mainsheet Car (2) Theoneills at 6:16pm 05.24.20 Parts Search 3/1987 I have 1996 Beneteau 351 with a Lewmar Mainsheet/Traveller Car system as per the attached photos. It
What's a decent depth transducer Revv up at 5:07pm 05.24.20 Trailer Sailors 11/2957 Looking for something for my boat and not fussy of drilling any hole below the waterline, anyone got
Worn through? (2) Drinky Crow at 2:49pm 05.24.20 Ask All Sailors 10/1720 Are the dark areas what non-skid looks like after being worn through to the glass... https://images.
Cooler Step Sledge62 at 12:57pm 05.24.20 Catalina 22 3/866 Has anyone replaced with an actual step? Thinking of that or a wooden utility box made to fit.

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What to inspect on a C30 Universal M25 before purchase dmax at 8:23am 09.04.24 "Are compression tests not performed on diesels?" No, certainly do a compression test if possible.
Engine Alignment dmax at 8:17am 09.04.24 Sounds like a good plan - I know MaineSail (Marine How To - DIY for Boaters - Marine How To - incred
Engine Alignment moe_1200 at 7:53am 09.04.24 A new coupling would need its face machined to ensure it is perpendicular to the shaft, if not done
Engine Alignment dmax at 7:42am 09.04.24 A new coupling would need its face machined to ensure it is perpendicular to the shaft, if not done
Preferred helm wheel cover? (1) Justin_NSA at 7:15am 09.04.24 I think I'm going with a boatleather.com navy blue cover unless they discourage it. They note that
What kind of propane regulator to use? Rich Stidger at 7:09am 09.04.24 I just read-read you post and apology for not picking up on your statement on opening the vent on t
Pumpout Carts Suck Project_Mayhem at 6:40am 09.04.24 A common complaint. One of the causes is leaving the excess hose on the cart or on the pumpout pede
Bought an ODay 25 - Question about cracking/spidering around the mast Project_Mayhem at 6:39am 09.04.24 Welcome aboard. I'm curious as to the configuration of this vessel. CB or fin keel? I'm guessing
Does anyone have experience with a Torqeedo? Looking at using a Torqeedo 1003 on my Mac 25. dlochner at 4:58am 09.04.24 I have a 1103 for my dinghy. It can be a good motor depending on your expectations. Max speed on my
Pumpout Carts Suck shemandr at 4:41am 09.04.24 On the East End of LI town operated pump out boats are available and make the task quite easy. You
1/2/Both/Off Switch >>> Alternator Diodes east coaster at 3:50am 09.04.24 Maine Sail aka marine how to has a couple of great articles on battery switches, alternators and wir
Bought an ODay 25 - Question about cracking/spidering around the mast G Newboat at 3:39am 09.04.24 The two small triangular plates on your upper stays are for raising and lowering your mast easily
Experience with Embarcaciones de Pesca? Spanish fishing boat site Apiqueras at 3:22am 09.04.24 I came across a website called Maquetas de barcos de Pesca , there are lots of fishing replicas and
Is my foresail too big? Shacklepin at 3:19am 09.04.24 You could add a short pendant on the bottom between the tack fitting and the tack. This will allow
Pumpout Carts Suck dlochner at 2:46am 09.04.24 My marina doesnt believe me when I tell them that the pump isnt working as well as it should. If it
3M 5200 MikeHoncho at 9:48pm 09.03.24 Been following this thread with the question in my mind as to what branch of the government is cons
What kind of propane regulator to use? MikeHoncho at 9:43pm 09.03.24 The bottles that I am refilling are designed to be refilled. They have a dip tube that will indicat
What to inspect on a C30 Universal M25 before purchase Project_Mayhem at 8:53pm 09.03.24 Are compression tests not performed on diesels? hus higher voltage to the glow plugs? Check the wa
Pumpout Carts Suck Project_Mayhem at 8:46pm 09.03.24 I'd like to see a vacuum gauge on the pump out station. My marina doesnt believe me when I tell them
3M 5200 Leeward Rail at 8:46pm 09.03.24 A prop 65 warnng is not a ban Yup. Simply a warning tell you the chemicals used in the product can

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