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Hunter 19 ('93) jib pole to step mast, 1 part or two? (1) Gerald Jarreau at 6:44am 09.30.19 Smaller Boats 5/930 I have one pole to raise the mast but the manual shows it in two pieces, I think. Does anyone know i
Looking for a trailer nimwegen at 6:25am 09.30.19 Catalina 22 11/1133 I have a 1983 catalina 22 with swing keel and it seems my trailer has gone missing. I will have to p
New (to me) cleaning product (1) Justin_NSA at 6:24am 09.30.19 Ask All Sailors 6/663 I've been using the recommended Collinite Fleetwax with great results on my fiberglass. I decided to
Which one is faster Oday Widgeon or a Sunfish? Colo-pr at 6:15am 09.30.19 Ask All Sailors 8/2254 Hi guys, I am trying to take a decision of which one "keep/go for it" considering my actual interes
Salon bed help Mama Perdita at 6:13am 09.30.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/593 We have a 420 Passage with a center cockpit from 1999 and wonder if there is a way to configure the
Tips on buying from a broker Drinky Crow at 11:12pm 09.29.19 Ask All Sailors 10/1176 Although it is listed on Craigs List. hmm... I figure less wriggle room he gonna' fight for ever dim
How to re-bed the shrouds (2) rpwillia at 8:12pm 09.29.19 Catalina 310 27/3730 Hopefully there is a simple way to do this.
What is this port? (1) rpwillia at 8:04pm 09.29.19 Catalina 310 9/1892 I need to replace the gaskets, screens and lenses on these ports, but have no idea what they are. Pr
Trailer for Catalina 270 (6) cdmgew2464 at 7:38pm 09.29.19 Trailer Sailors 2/1534 Earlier this year I purchased a Catalina 270 in Santa Barbara and moved it to Monterey, CA. I could
Lazy jacks for 26S nickl1218 at 5:52pm 09.29.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1131
Hunter installed winch improperly from factory (2) tfox2069 at 5:36pm 09.29.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1352 Went to service my Lewmar 40 two-speed cockpit winches today on my 2009 H36. Starboard winch - no pr
2006 hunter 36 salon table size just a dream-er at 5:35pm 09.29.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/555 The salon table is too large to lower for flat sleeping position. Has anyone cut it down and how?
is this non-skid part of the fiberglass? (6) Erbardy at 4:01pm 09.29.19 Ask All Sailors 2/490 in the pictures below you will notice the non-skid surface. it looks like it is part of the fibergla
Windward Mark Question... Zobi1 at 3:47pm 09.29.19 Racing 19/2525 There are multiple one-design fleets racing... as I approach the windward mark, a boat in another fl
2007 Hunter 33 Raymarine C-80 GPS Replacement working with ST-1 Autopilot mgtomasic at 1:47pm 09.29.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/319 My 2007 Hunter 33 Raymarine C-80 GPS monitor is not working. What is the suggested replacement, whi
Catalina 35 MK II engine replacement gary16188 at 1:02pm 09.29.19 Engines and Propulsion 10/2660 I am thinking of buying a 2005 Catalina 34 MK II. The owner replaced the engine. The original engine
Replace Bimini Zippers ChrisHunter at 11:54am 09.29.19 Ask All Sailors 8/2358 The zippers for the backstays are beginning to rip out from the Bimini top, on my Hunter 30. My qu
310 Keel Bolts (1) Deleted member 117556 at 10:24am 09.29.19 Catalina 310 12/2202 I tightened my keel bolts yesterday for the first time. Was surprised that 2 or 3 of them were snug
Dropping Keel, Early 80's First 42 Mitch Witt at 10:21am 09.29.19 Ask All Sailors 0/335 Appreciate anyone who has seen the lead keel dropped from an early to Mid 80's First 42 reply to hel
Didya Miss Me??? (7) 31seahorse at 10:08am 09.29.19 Ask All Sailors 7/1012 Hello SBO members, If you missed my thoughts and comments I have a perfectly good reason for my lac

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Osmosis norfolkcatsailor at 5:30am 09.20.24
Osmosis BigEasy at 5:00am 09.20.24
Forestay Broke Away moorglade1 at 4:50am 09.20.24 I own a 20 year old percision 21 sail out on barnaget near conklin island this off season i plan to
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard sailme88 at 3:22am 09.20.24 Me, I'd get a contractor to come in and do it right. Let the boat yard scream...their inability or
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard Foswick at 1:10am 09.20.24 Seems to me it is time to get out the spread sheet and do the math. NEVER do the math.
Westerbeke 18 norfolkcatsailor at 10:36pm 09.19.24 Welcome to the forum.. I wouldn't worry too much about a rebuild if the engine has been maintained
Westerbeke 18 norfolkcatsailor at 10:33pm 09.19.24 :plus: I concur with what has been said about your engine. These small diesels are remarkable. The
Osmosis norfolkcatsailor at 10:27pm 09.19.24 The protocol for blister remediation is well established, thus finding someone to do quality work s
Osmosis jssailem at 10:24pm 09.19.24 It does not compromise the structural integrity of the hull. In some cases it can. Doing nothing i
Osmosis norfolkcatsailor at 10:21pm 09.19.24 I bought a 1988 sailboat that had widespread small blisters. The repair yard stripped the gelcoat
Osmosis jssailem at 10:20pm 09.19.24 I wrote this about my experience with boat blisters earlier today. https://forums.sailboatowners.co
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard jssailem at 10:11pm 09.19.24 If you repair it will you have more into the boat than you will ever get out? I have come to belie
Osmosis BigEasy at 9:30pm 09.19.24 I bought a 1988 sailboat that had widespread small blisters. The repair yard stripped the gelcoat
Osmosis Kings Gambit at 9:23pm 09.19.24
Thoughts on locating Battery switch Belzoni at 8:28pm 09.19.24 If you read Maine Sail's writings, he advises directing the alternator current and all other chargi
Osmosis higgs at 8:23pm 09.19.24 Run
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard higgs at 8:21pm 09.19.24 Legal action against the surveyor is a consideration. If the boat has hundreds of blisters he shoul
Thoughts on locating Battery switch (2) Belzoni at 8:15pm 09.19.24 If you have a catastrophically damaged battery or battery bank, you will not ever want to combine a
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard Foswick at 7:37pm 09.19.24 I just want to point out, I can't think of any examples of a boat sinking from blisters. True, not
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard dlochner at 6:57pm 09.19.24 This is the internet and of course you will receive many conflicting answers and "experts". One caus

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