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Metal trim for Lewmar opening ports. John Hilliard at 3:03pm 05.12.02 Big Boats 0/1187 Does anyone know if there is an OEM, or after market, metal (brass or chrome) inner trim ring/bracke
Motorboating luff Brad at 2:42pm 05.12.02 Ask All Sailors 10/1871 Got a new main, and got to try it out last Sunday in 15 to 20 knots. The first thing I noticed was t
That's entertainment! SailboatOwners.com at 2:37pm 05.12.02 Ask All Sailors 31/1956 How do you spend your evenings and rainy days on the boat? Watching other boaters come in to the s
Holding Tank Hand Pump Barrie McDonald at 2:00pm 05.12.02 Big Boats 3/1163 Where can I find a replacement for this hand operated pump on my Legend 37. My pump is starting to l
Rudder Stuffing Box Mike at 1:31pm 05.12.02 Mid-Size Boats 6/1055 I have a lot of water coming in around my rudder stuffing box. It is leaking in at the bottom. Is
1999 H380 PSS Stern Tube Size John at 12:34pm 05.12.02 Big Boats 0/908 I am selling my 1985 H34 and purchasing a 1999 380.I ordered and received a PSS shaft seal for the
outboard legal? Raleigh at 11:18am 05.12.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1297 I am considering purchasing a 96' 26X with an 50hp ob, im afraid i wont be able to use it at Tahoe,
Birds, clean up, more birds, clean up Ron at 10:41am 05.12.02 Ask All Sailors 4/1220 Swallows! Birds on the masthead, birds on the spreaders, birds spinning on the Windex and anemometer
Compass advice Jerry at 10:03am 05.12.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1096 I need a compass to mount in cockpit at companion way entrance. Most that I test at marine stores "
Dry Tortugas R.W.Landau at 9:36am 05.12.02 Ask All Sailors 7/1218 Has anyone been to the Dry Tortugas? My family (Dad, Two older brothers my self and two undecided)a
What Prop size PA at 9:35am 05.12.02 Other Sailboats 2/895 I have a 78 Catalina with a 30hp Atomic 4. The prop that is currently on it is a 2 blade composite
Elusive Leaks (1) Jim Seamans at 7:13am 05.12.02 Smaller Boats 4/953 Might have found a place for those elusive leaks that some of us are having. I'm Still preparing th
caulking Scott Broad at 6:40am 05.12.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1032 Are there any known (reliable) alternatives tomarine caulking (3M 5200). Does marine caulking have
Leaky H31 1986 Sharmay1@peoplepc.com at 6:22am 05.12.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1045 Hey Leif Rasmussen we have the same problem with our 31 Hunter 1986 leaking I was wonder if you solv
Anchorage in Georgian Bay Bruce at 4:38am 05.12.02 Ask All Sailors 6/1467 Anyone have coordinates for quiet solitude and good anchorage in the Georgian Bay?
Anchorage in Georgian Bay Bruce at 4:35am 05.12.02 Destinations 0/1373 I am looking for some coordinates for good anchorage in a secluded area of the Georgian Bay. I will
forestay rich marrone at 4:21am 05.12.02 Smaller Boats 2/898 Does anyone know the correct length of the forestay for a 240 1998 Hunter. The manual reads 28'4 1/2
flex in bow Jay Elliott at 4:13am 05.12.02 Smaller Boats 3/856 My father and I are working on a Hunter 25 (1974 or 76 I think). There is some flexing on the bow j
Fog Signals on CD Robert D. Jansen at 3:05am 05.12.02 Other Sailboats 2/1020 Last September, coming down the California coast, I ran into a lot of fog in the mornings. I went th
Boarding ladder Chuck at 2:31am 05.12.02 Smaller Boats 0/782 Boarding ladder on H336 has to go into water before opening walk-thru helm seat. This makes stern do

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Electrical issues JamesG161 at 11:41am 08.07.20 Can you put a external 12vdc fan on the IC to cool it more?
Temperature control valve dlochner at 11:40am 08.07.20 A standard off the shelf tempering or mixing valve will work. These valve blend cold water from the
Electrical issues xqwuynx at 11:21am 08.07.20 So using neighbors shore cable and battery charger on switch panel turned off, I am still experienci
Replacing propane supply system Capt jgw at 11:21am 08.07.20 If they did it right, the hose is secured all along it's length, I believe, every 24 inches. That ca
Mystery fuel leak. Yanmar 3GMD Engine. (3) Ziggler at 11:13am 08.07.20 Gentlemen: You are all too kind. I'm sure you've saved me gads of time and effort. What I've learne
Mass/RI travel restrictions?!?!?!?!?! MitchM at 11:02am 08.07.20 we're vacationing here in MA since 8-1. the MA dmv posted their travel rules which a
Clevis Pins (1) Justin_NSA at 10:54am 08.07.20 Wrap pins otherwise known as SCAR pins West Marine has them but so do others
Mystery fuel leak. Yanmar 3GMD Engine. MitchM at 10:51am 08.07.20 1/ when i was trying to track a pesky oil line leak on a yan 3JH4E,w engine-off i wiped
Electrical issues xqwuynx at 10:32am 08.07.20 Also I have a Pro Tech 1240i plus battery charger Not sure if that is capable of produce my issue an
CNG tank exchange or CNG self serve stations Ron20324 at 10:22am 08.07.20 "it wasn't me, i did not do it, i will never do it again" "I didn't do it, and you can't prove it
Clevis Pins Justin_NSA at 10:20am 08.07.20 Wrap pins otherwise known as SCAR pins
CNG tank exchange or CNG self serve stations jon hansen at 10:11am 08.07.20 Not legally you can't. yeah, i figured such, but did not ask.. "it wasn't me, i did not do it,
Mystery fuel leak. Yanmar 3GMD Engine. dlochner at 9:55am 08.07.20 Look very carefully at the hose fittings. The hose ages and fuel seeps out, a drop at a time. Pay pa
Outboard motor storage for dinghy Tim Mills at 9:42am 08.07.20 Don't know about the hoist. Its a stainless pole with an arm that swings out over the stern or into
CNG tank exchange or CNG self serve stations Hunter216 at 9:37am 08.07.20 The refilling of CNG tanks seems to be a frequently discussed issue here on SBO. I was bored this
Electrical issues xqwuynx at 9:30am 08.07.20 I messaged the harbor Master this morning. No else has reported issues. I was also thinking along th
Clevis Pins srimes at 9:27am 08.07.20 Ring dings are the most common. Still fiddly but easier than what you pictured. Cotter pins are easy
Electrical issues sailme88 at 9:25am 08.07.20 I just re-read your first post. I am now thinking that the issue may me an under volt. Many shore
Electrical issues xqwuynx at 9:24am 08.07.20 Well I thought my issue may be high amp load but even when I turn everything off but a simple oscila
Clevis Pins kloudie1 at 9:15am 08.07.20 https://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-marine--quick-release-pin-3-16-dia-x-1-usable-length--P002_065_0

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