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We have a 45-gallon tank. This boat has not run its engine much in about the last 10 years. We got h
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Dear all, Which anti-fouling paint do you suggest for the mooring of 3 bouys in a shallow harbour?
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The temp sensor connector was starting to fail on my M25XP. The wire was breaking and it would barel
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I also need a port stern rail. Storm damage.
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how can I remove and reinsert the torsion spring on the port lights on my Hunter 37c?
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As I continue to repair and eliminate leaks, I have found a few more. The big question is: Trim or N
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Still trying to get my thought methodology straight on this. Assuming the following: Scenario #1 I
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Which locker to use for propane storage port or starboard?
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Does anyone know the brand and color for the right match?
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Any fellow Bristol owners nearby. I'm happy to chat. I've owned a 35.5 fixed keel for 6 years, bough
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Hi all, Newbie here but I am out of ideas and hope you can help. I have a 2024 Oceanis 40.1. While
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I'm trying to calculate the amount of material I will need to replace my compression block with G10.
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Hi all! I am sure this was discussed somewhere but am unable to find the thread. We need to replace

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Cleaning a Diesel Tank
dLj at 10:29am 11.27.25
when delamina True about ultrasound--I did not read the description carefully. But I have used ult
Happy Thanksgiving, all!
Leeward Rail at 9:55am 11.27.25
You too ! Here's a good chuckle for ya.. My wife took a couple days off, and wished a former co-w
Cleaning a Diesel Tank
thinwater at 9:55am 11.27.25
@Foswick unfortunately the only cleaning method I'm familiar with for diesel tanks was already desc
Automatic inflatable life jacket solo sailing
Leeward Rail at 9:46am 11.27.25
. I remember him saying that things like a spray hood on the PFD were a real life-saver in the wave
Starter voltage
shemandr at 9:44am 11.27.25
When you say "... it can't start the engine.", what happens? Does it crank the engine but too slowl
Starter voltage
JoeWhite at 9:05am 11.27.25
Let me guess that your battery and starter lugs need to be cleaned. 11.2 volt is very low volts with
Cleaning a Diesel Tank
dLj at 8:58am 11.27.25
@Foswick unfortunately the only cleaning method I'm familiar with for diesel tanks was already descr
Cleaning a Diesel Tank
kappykaplan at 7:11am 11.27.25
You said: e said: The tank itself is fiberglass and well glassed into place
Cleaning a Diesel Tank
marcham at 7:06am 11.27.25
$2000 isn't that bad .... You can certainly build your own fuel polishing system, but it will cost
Automatic inflatable life jacket solo sailing
ShawnL at 6:44am 11.27.25
There was a story several years back about a solo sailor and his cat off the north coast of Australi
Cleaning a Diesel Tank
Project_Mayhem at 6:09am 11.27.25
Is the tank completely sound? If you clean a scetchy tank it may start to leak and then you're tear
Cleaning a Diesel Tank   (1)
Claude L.-Auger at 6:08am 11.27.25
My Hunter 34 has a 25 Gallon Poly tank. I installed a 10-inch access plate made by Seabuilt. I went
Cleaning a Diesel Tank
Tally Ho at 5:57am 11.27.25
Cleaning a Diesel Tank
thinwater at 5:29am 11.27.25
Is the tank completely sound? If you clean a scetchy tank it may start to leak and then you're teari
Replace Main or Jib first
colemj at 3:22am 11.27.25
Negotiate with a couple of sailmakers to do both sails over the winter. There should be discounts i
Cleaning a Diesel Tank
Project_Mayhem at 9:51pm 11.26.25
Build a tank cleaning robot?
Cleaning a Diesel Tank
Foswick at 9:46pm 11.26.25
Thanks for the replies. Fortunately, the marina takes all of the used diesel at a recycle point just
AI and the SBO Forums
steve stark at 9:40pm 11.26.25
My vote as a long time forum member - I come here to interact with fellow sailors. I am not interest
Cleaning a Diesel Tank
Blitz at 7:54pm 11.26.25
Others will have more than I to contribute but I had an issue with a removable tank a few years ago.

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