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Annapolis Boat Show reactions Davidasailor26 at 4:24pm 10.12.19 Ask All Sailors 47/5876
Where's the Water Strainer Hiding? Tradewinds at 3:08pm 10.12.19 Columbia 5/1459 Sorry to post noob questions but where's the water strainer for the diesel engine on the 8.7?
Hunter 170 Mast Step - More Rotten Plywood (1) BobbyFunn at 2:03pm 10.12.19 Day Sailers 14/3622 So I'm working on the deck of A Hunter 170 and there was a need to remove the metal Mast Tabernacle.
First Sailboat Purchase Question Jimbeaux at 12:33pm 10.12.19 Ask All Sailors 8/1287
Boom questions (4) ULost at 12:07pm 10.12.19 Smaller Boats 14/1204 Can someone help me to identify the lines on this boom. From left to right, I believe the middle on
Raymarine i60 Close Hauled Virgil G at 9:17am 10.12.19 Racing 1/687 Please help. I have the above instrument. I have installed the Raymarine anemometer, and the iTC-5 i
In line water strainer air. Modify?? (1) NYSail at 6:50am 10.12.19 Ask All Sailors 15/1246
Dodger in my line of sight ontherocks83 at 6:04am 10.12.19 Catalina 30 12/2537 I just purchased a 1984 C30 and the previous owner has the lines set up so the dodger is supposed to
Companionway Doors cheezbal6 at 5:28am 10.12.19 Smaller Boats 2/937 I have a hunter 23.5 and my companion way board needs to be replaced. Last time I built a one piece
H41 inner forestay? leemarkadams at 5:04am 10.12.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 25/3805 Hell all, and has anyone installed an inner forestay to their h41ac in order to run an extra headsai
Atlantic Beach FL grounding ! MitchM at 4:11am 10.12.19 Ask All Sailors 8/1946 a 51 foot sailboat upbound from west palm beach grounded in the breakers off atlantic
Update on the water heater... sailme88 at 3:12am 10.12.19 Ask All Sailors 7/726 UPDATE....The old tank is out.. Large rust out hole in the bottom. I removed the sink to get access.
Opening hinged bulkhead in head to access electrical wiring in Macgregor 25 Tee Jay at 4:01pm 10.11.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1243 I am trying to open the panel to look at the wiring. There is what appears to be a phillips head sc
Oven, outside the galley ? Tyemac at 2:48pm 10.11.19 Ask All Sailors 1/455 With Thanksgiving just around the corner (CND) is there a an oven that you can cook a turkey/chicken
WTB jib/genoa for Cat 18 or Capri 18 hinmo1 at 1:54pm 10.11.19 Smaller Boats 4/816 preferred roller equipped, but can modify. Anyone got one or know of one for sale? Not looking for a
Where do I find this part mavourneen at 1:08pm 10.11.19 Ask All Sailors 5/697 I have a 1987 westerbeke 10 2 diesel. The alternator was replaced before I got the boat. The alterna
Ok next question, center board 26' macgregor 1993 hedgy at 12:50pm 10.11.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/775 Center board or dagger board. I changed seals on ballast. Started filling to check for any other lea
Having issues with my WP10 nav unit lunasea6 at 12:31pm 10.11.19 Ask All Sailors 0/270 Navico/Simrad WP10 Autopilot, purchased new late 99, stays covered when not in use. Got a new belt
Thermal Paint For Interior, Yes or No? Tradewinds at 7:54am 10.11.19 Ask All Sailors 5/996 Anyone have any experience with insulating paint? Thinking about doing a couple of coats on my inter
TABERNACLE FOR DAY SAILER. WHERE CAN I FIND ONE TO SHIP TO BRAZIL. GUILHERME PEREIRA at 7:33am 10.11.19 Ask All Sailors 2/328

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Portlight Polish skunther at 6:57am 06.09.24 When I sold the boat four years later, the ports were still clear. I did not use any UV protective
Propeller shaft length Hunter 376, 380 or 386 Hamish_s at 6:09am 06.09.24 Just did this on a Mirage 35. We had specs which were close, but the shaft ended up having to go ba
Merit 22 owners jefstr at 8:59pm 06.08.24 I'm new to sailing and hoping to get my Merit 22 in the water this W, Th or F. What would be the min
Shaft coupling flange igillerman at 8:29pm 06.08.24 Closing the loop here. Unclear if I have the wrong coupler, the shop who sold me the shaft and sold
3GM30F Service Issue skunther at 8:19pm 06.08.24 The engine cranked over stronger and started up within 10 seconds. Not as good as it was before, but
Portlight Polish rgranger at 6:52pm 06.08.24 When I sold the boat four years later, the ports were still clear. I did not use any UV protective s
Portlight Polish rgranger at 6:50pm 06.08.24 Very nice results. Did you machine polish with foam or wool or did you hand polish? I need to wor
Minneapolis Cat 22 advice morbidfollower at 4:03pm 06.08.24 Welcome
3GM30F Service Issue skunther at 3:55pm 06.08.24
3GM30F Service Issue skunther at 2:37pm 06.08.24
Knocking sound at 2000 rpm's Prozac at 1:24pm 06.08.24 As in life, so it is with diesels ............... DO NOT go for the most complex and expensive so
Knocking sound at 2000 rpm's (1) Ralph Johnstone at 1:12pm 06.08.24 I am guessing a bent prop shaft or struts? Any advice would be appreciated. As in life, so it is
Best way to transport first boat? Advice Requested Barnacle Bill at 12:59pm 06.08.24 First of all, as seen in the photos, the trailer has surge brakes. Whether they work or not, is anot
Moving the traveller questions dlochner at 12:57pm 06.08.24 Well, if you have lots of money to burn on a new traveller system and lots of line and a new boom to
Moving the traveller questions Barnacle Bill at 12:30pm 06.08.24 There are a few things to think about. First of all, when you move the mainsheet attachment to a mid
Shaft coupling flange Barnacle Bill at 12:22pm 06.08.24 My guess is you don't have the right coupler.
Knocking sound at 2000 rpm's jssailem at 7:43am 06.08.24 If this were a crime, the detectives would go to the streets and round up the "Usual Suspects". :big
Propeller shaft length Hunter 376, 380 or 386 JamesG161 at 7:16am 06.08.24 You should never replace your shaft while in the water. Jim...
Knocking sound at 2000 rpm's Stu Jackson at 7:12am 06.08.24 Is the leak coming from the stuffing box? Have you properly adjusted the packing gland? Could the
Small Outboard Motor Stands (1) JBP-PA at 6:45am 06.08.24 After building a stand much like the others here, I made the uprights much longer so that they can s

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