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Live a board? What size? Tyler at 4:03pm 09.03.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1083 Hailing all Hunter owners! I am looking into obtaining a live a board. I havenever owned a boat b
To Buy or Not To Buy - Soaked C 30 Bob at 3:53pm 09.03.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/954 Help,I'm considering the purchase of a 1980 Catalina 30 TR. The catch is that it sunk in its slip b
Buying a Mac 25 Alan at 1:26pm 09.03.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1953 I am looking at several Mac 25s. Please respond with ANYTHING I should be alerted to in this line.
deck discoloring G.N. Davis at 12:39pm 09.03.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1083 2001 26x is showing some yellowing on deck surfaces...particularly areas that are adjacent to non sk
How to address another boat owner in an anchorage Stewart Dalsimer at 12:38pm 09.03.02 Other Sailboats 1/849 Several years ago, after anchoring in Newport, RI, a snooty group of 'proper' sailor gentlemen yell
boom hoist Ed at 12:35pm 09.03.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/831 I have a 4 hp engine for my inflatable. It is very difficult to lift the motor up to the cockpit o
bow and stern lights chet p at 12:11pm 09.03.02 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1449 i have searched the archives and can't find any info on who makes replacement lenses for the origion
Hands free Radios??? Bill Schaare at 10:58am 09.03.02 Ask All Sailors 7/1081 I read somewhere about a couple who put together a hands free headsetof some sort for the anchor da
Looking to buy an O'Day / Pearson 290 Port Tack at 10:18am 09.03.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1484 We looked at a Pearson 290 at the weekend but I have reason to believe that it's actually an O'Day.
Broke My mast Mike at 7:25am 09.03.02 Smaller Boats 2/849 Thanks to all who helped me with my problem. Crazy Dave, The contact you provided to Julian at USSpa
Diesel Smell Jon at 7:09am 09.03.02 Big Boats 3/938 The fuel tank gauge leaked when I filled up the tank onmy H40. I fixed the leak, but the tank is l
Pump out problem Ian Cameron at 7:01am 09.03.02 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1398 A volunteer group offers a pump-out service in the Saanich Inlet (just north of Victoria B.C.) I as
Rub rail on '01 H340 Frank Arndorfer at 6:46am 09.03.02 Big Boats 4/824 I have what appears to be the start of my rub rail separating from the hull joint. It actually seems
loose foot or bolt rope Johnston Jeff at 5:35am 09.03.02 Ask All Sailors 5/1176 Should I consider a loose footed main for my Hunter25.5. My sailmaker is of the opinion that both a
Thru hull bonding Kevin at 5:16am 09.03.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1109 Another 361 in our Marina had been losing the Stainless filters in the HVAC intake pump on a regular
KEEL BOLT SIZE MARCIAL at 5:15am 09.03.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1149 I need to know what size and type socket should I get to remove the keel botls. They are 2 sided. I
Self Study Navigation Course Joe Mullee at 5:11am 09.03.02 Ask All Sailors 12/1176 I'm interested to know if anyone has taken any type of on-line or self study course to learn to navi
Shroud tensioning Brian at 5:03am 09.03.02 Smaller Boats 5/872 I have a new (2003) 260. The mast, as delivered by the dealer, is bent to port. The bend appears to
Roller reefing Gary McKenzie at 4:59am 09.03.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/846 I have a 1980 22' O'day. It looks like the boom has a roller reefing gooseneck, but cann't seem to p
Wanted Used C36 MkII 94-96 Chic Lasser at 4:13am 09.03.02 Big Boats 0/892 I am looking for a used 36 MKII in the 94-96 Vintage. I have cash and ready to buy. I will pay in

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Inspecting the hull/ballast tank and looking for a trailer for a Hunter 23.5. Bobbi Ullinger at 2:12pm 08.03.20
Yanmar 1GM Water in Oil?? DayDreamer41 at 2:12pm 08.03.20 @Alan Gomes Yes we bought the whole rebuild kit which included bearings, oil seal, water seal, snap
Yanmar 1GM Water in Oil?? Alan Gomes at 2:02pm 08.03.20 Well we rebuilt the pump and we will see how that goes all surfaces were cleaned and it was reassem
New Boat srimes at 2:02pm 08.03.20 A guy sailed a Potter 19 to Hawaii with no drama. Doing that with a wife and newborn will ensure div
New Boat EnamrdSalr21 at 1:59pm 08.03.20 You're gonna have a hard time trailering a boat to the VI. :biggrin: Actually, sailing in the Virg
New Boat EnamrdSalr21 at 1:58pm 08.03.20 As far as boats, in the mid 70's a young energetic sailor took a 15ft Montgomery "trailer-able" boa
New Boat EnamrdSalr21 at 1:57pm 08.03.20 Have you looked at this? https://www.beneteau.com/us/first/first-24 I think you have too broad o
New Boat EnamrdSalr21 at 1:55pm 08.03.20 Ok so let's forget the big ocean cruises and stick to lakes... maybe I'll upgrade in the future whe
Yanmar 1GM Water in Oil?? DayDreamer41 at 1:53pm 08.03.20 Well we rebuilt the pump and we will see how that goes all surfaces were cleaned and it was reassemb
New Boat jssailem at 1:52pm 08.03.20 As far as boats, in the mid 70's a young energetic sailor took a 15ft Montgomery "trailer-able" boat
Yanmar 1GM Water in Oil?? Alan Gomes at 1:49pm 08.03.20 Most water pumps are pretty robust and last a long time, however they do wear. How old is the boat
Anode needed on inside shaft? dlochner at 1:47pm 08.03.20 An anode placed on the interior section of your shaft will prevent the shaft from falling out of yo
HUNTER 49/50 Fischer Panda 12 Mini Generator noise ice breaker at 1:45pm 08.03.20 Might be the electric fuel pump.
Yanmar 1GM Water in Oil?? Benny17441 at 1:43pm 08.03.20 @Alan Gomes I have read many articles on the weakness of the seawater pumps on this motor which has
Yanmar 1GM Water in Oil?? dlochner at 1:41pm 08.03.20 Most water pumps are pretty robust and last a long time, however they do wear. How old is the boat a
Packing nuts question capta at 1:40pm 08.03.20 Good luck.
Anode needed on inside shaft? Ted at 1:37pm 08.03.20 An anode placed on the interior section of your shaft will prevent the shaft from falling out of you
New Boat (2) jssailem at 1:31pm 08.03.20 Ambitious is what I would say. A trailer-able sail boat able to cruise "Transpac" (I would suggest t
New Boat dlochner at 1:30pm 08.03.20 Great questions! First of all I would probably want to start by doing more island hopping maybe in
New Boat jon hansen at 1:30pm 08.03.20 james wharram catamaran will easily handle all your needs. including the head room. raise a tall ten

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