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Old Registration Numbers Left "shadow" on gelcoat - rubbing compound suggestions (2) GSmith116 at 11:27am 06.11.19 Ask All Sailors 21/3802 I decided that the registration numbers on my MacGregor 25 looked pretty bad so I ordered new vinyl
Sherwood water pump replacement abyssal at 11:17am 06.11.19 Catalina 310 12/2379 I have a 2001 Catalina 310 that needs to have the old Sherwood water pump replaced. I cannot find,
Burnt wires on Air Conditioner (1) thaeni at 11:11am 06.11.19 Ask All Sailors 3/454 My Ocean Breeze Air Cond was blowing hot air. I checked the control box and found a few burnt wires.
12 volt panel (2) thetone at 9:59am 06.11.19 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/774 165865 I
Loose stringer in bilge area EricCBohn at 8:39am 06.11.19 Ask All Sailors 22/3816 I'm new to boats, so bear with me, but I'm also mechanically inclined and have been doing a lot of r
Need some winches KX50002 at 5:29am 06.11.19 Catalina 22 13/1066 I need new winches. I found a pair of barient 10 winches on Craigslist ... Will they fit?
Toe rail attachment yoms1984 at 5:03am 06.11.19 The Cherubini Hunters 10/2539 I had to remove a damaged toe rail on my 37C. Is there a torque setting for the tightening the bolt
How does this happen? dlochner at 4:49am 06.11.19 Ask All Sailors 59/6908 Another example of poor seamanship. Clear skies, big boats, professional captains. https://gcaptain
Head making sound as if a screw is rattling around when flushed star302 at 4:24am 06.11.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/537 Hi, We have a Hunter356. Our head is fresh water, flush. When we flush, it sounds as if a screw is
Taxes, Registration and Documentation pumpkinpie at 7:57pm 06.10.19 Ask All Sailors 1/380 If purchasing a sailboat in Florida, but we live in Alabama, I was told we could file a form that wo
Alternator excitation 907Juice at 7:45pm 06.10.19 Engines and Propulsion 31/3639 My alternator is only putting out 12.6 volts while running. I had it removed and tested and the guy
Sail ties? D7764 at 6:54pm 06.10.19 Trailer Sailors 12/1539 I have a Hunter 18.5. I have yet to sail her and as I was practicing in the driveway, I noticed tha
OB Mounting/install q's sbcwolff at 6:53pm 06.10.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/415 So we purchased a "new" outboard and are looking to mount it - do people usually mount directly to t
Jib Sail Beat Down.. Jtcf78911 at 6:42pm 06.10.19 Ask All Sailors 39/3034 Hey all. Still a learning-the-hard-way sailor 4 years in and yesterday simply could not furl my j
1980 37C cutter traveller car mjmercer19248 at 6:00pm 06.10.19 The Cherubini Hunters 2/889 Does anyone know of a replacement cutter traveller car for what was once a Nicro-Fico NF 599/600 ?
h36 Autopilot Upgrade Thoughts (2) Dan_Y at 5:12pm 06.10.19 Big Boats 2/1020 Our '08 h36 has the latest Raymarine mkIIwheel pilot/ev1 course computer and the ACU100 controller.
new owner restoring 85 MacGregor 21 fishhuntercraig at 5:11pm 06.10.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1299 recently retired and wishing to learn sailing - got a MacGregor 21 that needs repairs - after a bunc
H340 Sherwood Raw Water Strainer (2) Chew Oon at 4:49pm 06.10.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1993 I have a 2001 H340. Her raw water strainer is installed without leaving me much room to unscrew the
Who made this waste tank for the 1989 Hunter 30? (2) clamrock at 12:28pm 06.10.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 22/4617 Hi all, I"m currently replacing all components in our 1989 Hunter 30's head. The last piece of the
Sail Track Slot Cover Concerto at 8:42am 06.10.19 Catalina 310 4/1240 Does anyone know where to get the small aluminum strips that close the mainsail slug slot. On a prev

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Olin Marine Signal Kit Calif. Ted at 9:21am 08.26.24 Probably not, here's a page to Virginia requirements but it pertains to "coastal waters" and doesn't
Where 'Roger That' Really Comes From Stu Jackson at 9:18am 08.26.24 But I get yelled at by the Coast Guard if I request a radio check Greg, this is an honest (not co
Pelican Hook specs for 1999 Hunter 280 Miken at 9:07am 08.26.24 Sorry should have specified that it is on the lifeline
Olin Marine Signal Kit dlochner at 8:58am 08.26.24 You will need a flare kit. Spring for an electric flare. Much safer and cheaper in the long run. Do
HULL SCRATCHES Siamese at 8:58am 08.26.24 I couldn't get your pictures to come up. But... You describe scratches over most of the starboard s
Pelican Hook specs for 1999 Hunter 280 Johnb at 8:49am 08.26.24 Measure the outside diameter of the male thread. Determine wether left or right by turning the loc
Electronics O'day 22 drgbanks at 8:45am 08.26.24 Since it was in the boat when I bought it, I may as well use it. I have to rewire the whole boat an
Where 'Roger That' Really Comes From captcoho at 8:37am 08.26.24 Nice bit of history. Something that always "peeves me" is when someone say ends a radio transmissi
HULL SCRATCHES LloydB at 8:30am 08.26.24 I'm beginning to understand why people keep saying squirrel when I'm hanging around.
Repair leading edge keel (1) American_Mainsail at 8:29am 08.26.24 Hi Clyde, This method is generally considered appropriate, but there's a lot of detail left out. Wh
Pelican Hook specs for 1999 Hunter 280 jssailem at 8:27am 08.26.24 Mike, where does it attach on your boat. If the lifeline there is a reference in the SBO Shop to a h
Where 'Roger That' Really Comes From jviss at 8:25am 08.26.24 Any more common radio phrases? How about: "good copy" "switch and answer..." ...
Best toaster to use with an alcohol stove jviss at 8:23am 08.26.24
Battery Location 2000 Hunter 290 jssailem at 8:23am 08.26.24 I assume they're marine batteries so large, Maybe maybe not. Could be a pair of Car Batteries. Yo
2014 Marlow Hunter e33 Issues danhopkins at 8:18am 08.26.24 Thanks for the response. I've been thinking I will tie it into the drain for the galley sink. The bi
Battery Location 2000 Hunter 290 norwoodmatt at 8:08am 08.26.24 Hmmm ... strange! I think the dealer has some flexibility on where to install the batteries and the
Battery Location 2000 Hunter 290 norwoodmatt at 8:06am 08.26.24 You might find the info here: https://sbo.sailboatowners.com/downloads/Hunter_290_51735090.pdf I h
Cat310 Engine bed jssailem at 8:02am 08.26.24 I am going to spitball here, that the plates are a Previous Owner modification. It would strengthen
HULL SCRATCHES jssailem at 7:53am 08.26.24 I figure I must be too far West to see them. :laugh: " https://photos.app.goo.gl/FEQj73etb61HAKXUA
HULL SCRATCHES LloydB at 7:50am 08.26.24 https://forums.sailboatowners.com/members/the_sailing_pelican.159558 I'm reading your post on a com

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