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Seaward 25 construction Noodat Lady at 7:25am 05.03.20 Seaward 2/1967 I was reading this archived review of the Seaward 25 from 2003: https://www.practical-sailor.com/sa
Re-glassing base of rudder tube ('86 H28.5) (3) redteledrew at 5:26am 05.03.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/413 Found spider cracks at base of the rudder post bushing where I believe water was coming in while und
Re-glassing rudder post redteledrew at 5:16am 05.03.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/25 Base of post ('86 H28.5) had spider cracks that I figured is where water was coming in when underway
Better Cigarette Lighter Plug JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 5:10am 05.03.20 Musings With Maine Sail 21/6019 I'm sick of the cigarette lighter style plugs. I don't trust them. Looking for alternatives. So far
CQR 35 pound anchor on a B331 anchor roller? Bluenose at 4:31am 05.03.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 12/1871 Hello all, My B331 came with a Lewmar 33 pound claw (Bruce) anchor, which seems to work fine. I do
Liveabords/cruisers, Brownsville TX area Member 131497 at 3:49pm 05.02.20 Ask All Sailors 3/1380 Any liveabords /cruisers in the Brownsville TX area? If so, can you offer any advise, share knowledg
Good Old Boat-- Free Issue May/June dlochner at 3:28pm 05.02.20 Sails Call Lounge 1/524 The May/June issue of Good Old Boat Magazine is now available for download. GOB is providing this is
Raw water pump - anyone consider doing this? Mark Maulden at 2:28pm 05.02.20 Ask All Sailors 4/1489
HIN Location Taste&Sea at 2:06pm 05.02.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/2836 Anyone know where the 2nd/hidden HIN number is located? Looking at buying a 1984 Hunter 34. Hull
Universal M25XPB, water temp gauge OR alarm faulty jtg at 7:42am 05.02.20 Ask A Catalina Owner 17/3548 I have just serviced the engine (Hx cleaned ' test, cleaned strainer, new raw impeller, manifold cov
H41ac standard novakool fridge and freezer condenser drains? leemarkadams at 5:58am 05.02.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/666 Hi all, Do the standard fit novakool fridge and freezers (in a 41ac) have a drain for the condenser
1980 37c gelcoat color/supplier MikeBoatman at 5:23am 05.02.20 The Cherubini Hunters 3/844 I'm doing some deck work and was curious if there was a source for the off white gelcoat somewhere o
1-1/2" Hose Tee fitting below waterline (1) newimaging at 8:06pm 05.01.20 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/3379 Hi there, I was wondering if anyone has a recommendation where to find a 1-1/2" Hose Tee fitting tha
Tohatsu outboards Revv up at 5:56pm 05.01.20 Engines and Propulsion 18/5803
1985 hunter 31 stern leak (1) Fashin at 5:53pm 05.01.20 Mid-Size Boats 4/1641 I have this weird leak at the stern of the boat right in the middle behind the engine all the way at
First 405 interior wood. (1) guidera48 at 5:49pm 05.01.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1256 I am rebuilding a 1987 first 405 and need to know if anyone knows what type of wood beneteau used fo
STUCK TRANSMISSION FILL PLUG twodzusfittings at 4:55pm 05.01.20 Bigger Boats 22/2924 Yep, I rounded off the bolt that is the fill plug. Why its not a plastic unit with a dip stick like
Insurance question Mr Fox at 12:21pm 05.01.20 Ask All Sailors 31/3234 Hey everybody I currently have Geico, and they have changed my policy to depreciate hull repairs (
leak in boat (1) Bernie3 at 11:19am 05.01.20 Ask All Sailors 7/743 The drain hole casing on my small sailboat is leaking. Does anyone know of a good sealant to use wh
Hunter 31 Jib Car (1) PMcCarty at 11:12am 05.01.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/465 The pin that holds the shaft in place has corroded and broken. Can I use a roll pin to replace the b

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Eastern Michigan rigging inspection dmdiehl64 at 11:23am 11.01.24 Contact Buck: Buck Kittredge AMS Lake Effect Surveying 219-928-8924
Full enclosure questions Captain Larry-DH at 11:07am 11.01.24 Don't do it! This customer will never be happy. If you want to do it anyway I suggest you ask your c
Catalina 22 motor size suggestions. JBP-PA at 11:05am 11.01.24 You can find used outboards cheap on Craigslist or Facebook that can be cleaned up and run just fine
Full enclosure questions fred1diver at 10:52am 11.01.24 Ok, so I am back from the customers boat I managed to explain him the good, bad, possible and not po
Catalina 22 motor size suggestions. Driver50x at 10:44am 11.01.24
Surveyor in the Brunswick Georgia area dlochner at 9:36am 11.01.24 Yeah, it makes me think of downsizing... Naw, I love my boat too much... LOL dj p.s. Aren't you a
Merit 22 Trailer Repair, Water in Cabin, and Repair Fiberglass Around Trunk dLj at 9:34am 11.01.24 I don't know for your boat, but other boats I've seen on trailers similar to that have a pan welded
Eastern Michigan rigging inspection dLj at 9:23am 11.01.24 Hello, my insurance company is requiring a rigging inspection for my boat. my rigger, Ferd, is bas
Surveyor in the Brunswick Georgia area dLj at 9:18am 11.01.24 My boat is only 36', so I'm good there! Yeah, it makes me think of downsizing... Naw, I love my bo
Merit 22 Trailer Repair, Water in Cabin, and Repair Fiberglass Around Trunk (2) albakers at 8:23am 11.01.24 I do have photos of the keel support but will have to head back to get photos of the cracks. Regardi
Can anyone recommend a Hydronic heating/hvac expert in the Vancouver area? Hello Below at 8:11am 11.01.24 "Can anyone recommend a Hydronic heating/hvac expert in the Vancouver area?" Yes without hesitation
Full enclosure questions marcham at 7:59am 11.01.24 I don't think there's anyway to have a bimini (top) with a traveller / mainsheet in that location. G
Merit 22 Trailer Repair, Water in Cabin, and Repair Fiberglass Around Trunk dlochner at 7:59am 11.01.24 Some photos of the trailer keel support and the keel showing the cracks would be helpful and necessa
Source for Metric turnbuckle JBP-PA at 7:50am 11.01.24 One of the reasons my Jeanneau Tonic is the best boat ever is that everything is cheaper, yet it is
Source for Metric turnbuckle JBP-PA at 7:42am 11.01.24 Rigging Only says $122 for a pair of long studs. Hi-mod would more as they don't make a long stud b
Hunter 240 - replacing chainplates and deck fittings? Crazy Dave Condon at 7:36am 11.01.24 I sent you a private message. Did you get it?
Full enclosure questions Joe at 6:55am 11.01.24 Mid boom sheeting or an arch with traveler mounted above. If I was desperate for full enclosure I'
Catalina 22 motor size suggestions. Joe at 6:44am 11.01.24 I'll chip in my 2 cents regarding the sailpro... I replaced my 90's era 9.9 tohatsu, modified to 15
Source for Metric turnbuckle dlochner at 6:41am 11.01.24 I was hoping to avoid replacing the studs, which means replacing the wires, probably the spreader b
Experience with Por 15 tank sealant for aluminum fuel tank holding diesel? thinwater at 6:34am 11.01.24 Lining diesel tanks is accepted practice by standards. However, the usual procedure involves a very

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