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YouTube Channel SV_GALATEIA at 5:04pm 03.18.19 Catalina 22 1/552 Not sure how I came across this video blog, but I thought some may find it interesting, especially t
Hunter 290 Drew13440 at 4:19pm 03.18.19 Mid-Size Boats 3/1572 Do any of you folks have experience with this boat? I'm really interested in hearing about it. How
Anybody know dimensions of rear birth on H26 Big Rog at 3:24pm 03.18.19 Smaller Boats 30/1412
O'Day 35 Keel Bolt Torque dmax at 3:12pm 03.18.19 Bigger Boats 6/1291 Anyone know the amount of torque recommended for the keel bolts on an O'Day 35. I've seen 120 and 16
Rebuilding the Volvo MD7A Zekmeister at 12:45pm 03.18.19 Engines and Propulsion 0/372 In my continuing efforts to finish rebuilding the Cape Dory 30, I tackle the sticky inboard rebuild.
Autopilot installation issue (3) Deefweef at 12:32pm 03.18.19 Big Boats 9/2572 Okay, here is an interesting problem: I'm busy figuring out how to install the mechanical linear dri
Anchor locker lament (1) Phil Herring at 12:04pm 03.18.19 Ask All Sailors 35/7100 Perhaps no part of most production sailboats has been overlooked, underestimated, and just plain ign
April Fools megathread (1) Phil Herring at 11:49am 03.18.19 Ask All Sailors 75/6047 APRIL FOOLS No, SBO is most definitely NOT refocusing on jet skis! But in honor of the most ridicul
Which sail stop to use for O'Day 25? (1) Project_Mayhem at 11:41am 03.18.19 Ask An Oday Owner 6/851 I'm seeing three different styles of sailstops on SBO's store. Which one is recommended for an 1978
WHICH SIDE DOES THE FUEL TANK COME OUT twodzusfittings at 11:33am 03.18.19 Bigger Boats 22/2828 Hey folks, anyone know for a 1983 O'Day 30, which side does the fuel tank come out best. From the la
How many crew do you cruise with? (1) Phil Herring at 11:17am 03.18.19 Ask All Sailors 24/3178 When you take your boat out for an overnight, how many people are typically on board? Some singleha
Commissioning Commitments (1) Phil Herring at 11:01am 03.18.19 Ask All Sailors 18/1541 Its just about time for our friends in the midwest and northeast to cut away the shrink wrap, flush
Hunter Vision 32 isomat single line reefing system (1) rkinross at 10:49am 03.18.19 Mid-Size Boats 9/2827 I am currently trying to repair the isomat single line reefing system on a 1991 Hunter Vision. I tr
When holding tanks don't (1) Phil Herring at 10:40am 03.18.19 Ask All Sailors 16/3413 Many of our boats are creeping into two or three or more decades of age now... and that means tanks
Halyard organizer repair (1) mermike at 10:30am 03.18.19 Yamaha 8/2660 Hi all, I would like to repair the halyard organizer at the mast base. I'm missing 2 sheaves and th
How to remove holding tank from HL 37.5 - 1987 AlexRH at 9:48am 03.18.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/498 Has anyone tried to remove the holding tank from the head compartment - sub side - of a H L 37.5. I
Hunter Vision 32 - ST50 knot meter? rkinross at 8:31am 03.18.19 Mid-Size Boats 2/706 I have a 1991 Hunter Vision 32 recently purchased and I am trying to fix some problems discovered af
Replacing forward hatch on 1987 Hunter legend 37 AlexRH at 8:06am 03.18.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/597 Would like to replace original hatch and screen. It appears to be a BOMAR hatch. Having trouble fin
Trailer question jroon at 7:26am 03.18.19 Trailer Sailors 11/1192 Forgive if this is a silly question. I have an O'Day 25, swing keel. I have seen these boats on roll
Yearly bottom paint...... NYSail at 8:54pm 03.17.19 Ask All Sailors 30/2353

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Replacing exhaust hose Jkutyna at 11:35am 04.30.24 The Hunter 33.5 owners manual is available for Download on this Site... HunterOwners.com downloads
321 Rudder Play - Parts (1) dmdiehl64 at 11:28am 04.30.24 Few updates. Got the rudder dropped but had to use an oscillating tool to cut out all 4 bolts for th
Cell phone signal booster experiences or recommendations please. BAD ORCA at 11:21am 04.30.24 A simple approach would be to use a flag halyard (or topping lift) to raise your phone up off the d
Sailing Sidekicks danm1 at 11:05am 04.30.24 Yeah, but can he tail?
Sailing Sidekicks kappykaplan at 10:47am 04.30.24 Nice lookin' pup! :beer:
Has anyone used the self adhesive shims to cure stanchion wobble? JamesG161 at 10:25am 04.30.24 You might look at this site for best information Bedding Deck Hardware With Bed-IT Tape - Marine Ho
Has anyone used the self adhesive shims to cure stanchion wobble? Ringydingydo at 10:19am 04.30.24 Typing outloud... Would bedding the upright portion in the base with a firm caulk take up the space
Looking for Fantasia 35 on East Coast US jssailem at 10:13am 04.30.24 Yes. That is not shown in the YouTube video. No experience with the Isuzu diesel. Must have had an
Looking for Fantasia 35 on East Coast US SailingAlchemy at 10:08am 04.30.24 Yeah I have seen that boat and called about it, definitely not completely off our list but it needs
Cell phone signal booster experiences or recommendations please. kbgunn at 10:04am 04.30.24 A simple approach would be to use a flag halyard (or topping lift) to raise your phone up off the de
Replacing exhaust hose JamesG161 at 10:02am 04.30.24 The Hunter 33.5 owners manual is available for Download on this Site... HunterOwners.com downloads
Replacing exhaust hose (1) JamesG161 at 9:57am 04.30.24 This shows you HUNTER Exhausts Design.
Replacing exhaust hose JamesG161 at 9:51am 04.30.24 Are you sure you need to do a full replacement? What most have said here is WRONG! Why? The final
Advice - Westerbeke 30b Spun Bearing jsut210 at 9:40am 04.30.24 The engine is probably manufactured by Kubota with Westerbeke marine stuff bolted on. The engine bl
Looking for Fantasia 35 on East Coast US jssailem at 9:33am 04.30.24 They look to be a pretty boat. I see one listed a 1978 Fantasia 35 in Anacortes WA.
Prop Shaft runout Davidasailor26 at 9:31am 04.30.24
Replacing exhaust hose Sutric at 9:14am 04.30.24 Thanks for all the comments and suggestions. I've ordered 12' of new hose as well as the necessary c
Prop Shaft runout Sutric at 9:10am 04.30.24 Is the yard taking any responsibility for the shaft bend due to improper sling placement to the mar
Need help repairing/replacing hinged mast assembly - Wind Jammer 17 boat stickinthemud57 at 8:32am 04.30.24 Dwyer is a great company, and has very helpful staff. For what it's worth, on my Hunter 170, that b
New Transducer Install - Splitting Hairs? LakeShark at 8:10am 04.30.24 Use the plumbers putty. It's easier to clean up in a few years when you upgrade electronics again.

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