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Anybody out there ever replaced the injector nozzles on a Universal Diesel? I am trying to remove the fuel pipes from the injection pump and the valve holder wants to turn instead of the flare nut on the pipe. The three valve holders [the nipple that comes out of the top of the pump that you... fuel pipe to injection pump on M25XP

I am contemplating buying a C42 MKII but I would like to know that I will be able to fix the starboard bulk head which has be damaged by water intrusion and rotting on the side in forward cabin. (I will find the source of the leak and repair that before I do this of coarse). Does anyone know or... Starboard side bulkhead replacement

Oct 2021 I said good bye to a boat that was in the family for 21 years. Countless hours of great times cruising and beer can racing with friends and family. My plan one day is to get a bigger boat for my family and restart the cycle of sailing/cruising/beer can racing. I am a few years away from... Sentimental Value What's it worth?

Hi - lots of old posts on this, looking for some more recent information. Thinking to take our Hunter 41 to trawlerfest vs driving, but the anchorage situation doesn’t look good. Any ideas/experience/suggestions ?

Research findings discuss What, When, How, Why and possibly WHO is causing this discovered anomaly that is impacting the GPS signal over Europe. watch

Brand new sailor and Hunter 23.5 owner here. Just wanted to take a minute to introduce myself and tell everyone I'm excited to find a resource. I have a 1993 for about a month and have been going through the manual for the boat and the outboard to try and learn as much as possible about it... Hello to all!

I was seven days into a two week cruise when my Universal M25XP engine started acting up. The symptoms are [in order of finding them not by importance]: (1) Lack of cooling water which causes overheating if I push the revs and alternator too hard. (a) Checked for strainer [clean] (b)... Engine went Kaput seven days into a three-week cruise.

Hello i purchased a 1986 hunter 34. Its in the water I bought it through an auction. Is there anyway of known the draft without a haulout, or going in the water its a 1986 34 . It was # 956 of that year built and completed in November of 1985

Hi everyone! We’re Jason and Jayme from Surf N Turf Sail’n We are in the Pensacola area. We’re currently restoring and refitting Koyukon, our 1980 Gulfstar Sailmaster 47 ketch. We started filming the journey because every “quick boat project” seems to turn into something completely unexpected... New here to the Forum, We have a Gulfstar Sailmaster 47

Hope the summer is treating everyone well. So my 2005 air conditioners and refrigeration is 21 years old. All works well but was wondering how often if ever should we have the units recharged? Does efficiency fall off if it’s never recharged/serviced? thanks!

Anyone know what the cost of a new Oday 28 was back in 1983?

Purchased a 1997 Hunter 29.5 last month. Wondering if anyone has installed a wheel brake? I know you can add an Edson side brake to a traditional shaped pedestal, but I'm scratching my head on what to do here. I know people are going to suggest adding an autopilot instead, but at this time... Hunter 29.5 Wheel Brake?