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A few months ago I bought a 1971 Macgregor 2-22. Since I am committed to finishing my current boat,
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OK gentlemen and ladies, need some help. The interior wood work on my ODay 28 is original. It is,
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My daughter has her heart set on a 1982 C30 with the Universal 5411. The current prop is a Gori two
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My Centerboard won't go down. I'm in the water. The Line which comes up the tube in the cabin is ful
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We have deck fill caps that require a winch handle (8 point star shaped) to open when tightly screwe
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Does shocking the fresh water system with Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach) destroy the magnesium anode(s
Dron at 12:44pm 05.19.19
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Hi - I just sold my Catalina 25 and am looking to buy a Capri 18. I have 2 questions: first, one b
SoCalAngler at 11:48am 05.19.19
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Looking to get back into a trailer sailing. As far as trailer sailors go, I've owned.... M17, Marin
helmfam at 11:25am 05.19.19
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Anyone found a decent padlock that wont rust out after 6 months in the salt air? An ongoing problem
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Every year WYC runs a month-long series of seminars and OTW training for new club members/racers. Th
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hello all! So thinking about upgrading batteries.... currently house is two 4d lifeline agms locate
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I have a 2010 26M. I was trying to step the mast today when the starboard side aluminum spreader br
LakeOntario270 at 4:07pm 05.18.19
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I have a brand new Axiom Chart plotter that will display engine data as long as it's on a NMEA 2000
Voyager1 at 1:53pm 05.18.19
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I have an ODay 302 with yanmar 2gm20f. Had to remove my diesel tank to run new hose for the head. Wi
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Any suggestions between Biobar JF and Bioguard Plus 6? Clyde Thorington C310 # 245 ILEAN TOO San Jo
Shorefun at 1:34pm 05.18.19
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So forecasted winds were 7-10 around 10am and reducing some in time to around 5. I get there the wi
Weasel at 12:56pm 05.18.19
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Hi everyone! I have a problem with my tachometer. The tach needle does not move when the engine is
Scope at 12:40pm 05.18.19
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I just bought a 1978 Catalina 30 with a Yanmar 11 hp motor. It has a pretty good knock in her and I
BigEasy at 10:44am 05.18.19
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Replacement sink
Hello Below at 4:55pm 12.13.24
Replacement sink
Scott T-Bird at 3:32pm 12.13.24
I think I found this one as the closest match for a single basin replacement. It's just a smidge le
Engine alignment needed   (2)
Ralph Johnstone at 3:31pm 12.13.24
So next step for me is getting the transmission flange to meet the shaft coupling, and then working
How much would you pay after survey?
marcham at 3:29pm 12.13.24
If you buy it as is, who will take on the repairs? You or will you have someone else do them? If so
Hunter 27 Cockpit Instrument Access   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 2:16pm 12.13.24
Maybe just a little more information is needed : ata ST30 which "could", with one hell of a lot of
Engine alignment needed
Captain Larry-DH at 2:10pm 12.13.24
So next step for me is getting the transmission flange to meet the shaft coupling, and then working
Water system keep or remove
dLj at 12:40pm 12.13.24
I don't care for porta-potties if that is what you are referring to as a portable toilet. I would go
Look inside 1979, 25 Catalina
Captain-Will at 12:28pm 12.13.24
Hello, Congratulations on your boat. She looks OK to me. I would say your boat is definitely worth
Look inside 1979, 25 Catalina
Captain-Will at 12:25pm 12.13.24
Not atypical of a 45 year old 25 footer. Your walkthrough shows pretty much what I would expect of
Look inside 1979, 25 Catalina
BarryL at 12:20pm 12.13.24
Hello, Congratulations on your boat. She looks OK to me. I would say your boat is definitely worth
Water system keep or remove
dmax at 11:46am 12.13.24
Just keep the tank and faucet so they can be put back in by a future owner. A portable toilet would
Engine alignment needed
yelkenli at 11:06am 12.13.24
On my boat, when I had a traditional packing and used a proper Buck Algonquin 6-ply log there was n
Look inside 1979, 25 Catalina
DArcy at 10:10am 12.13.24
I am curious to see how you would rate the condition of the interior cabin Not atypical of a 45 ye
Hunter 27 Cockpit Instrument Access   (1)
DHembree at 9:44am 12.13.24
Yes, sorry, this is the only picture I have of the instrument, but it is an Autohelm Bidata ST30.
What boat is this?
JBP-PA at 9:34am 12.13.24
Hunter 33 ish Cheribini. Late 70s early 80s Thanks.
How much would you pay after survey?
jssailem at 9:26am 12.13.24
Hello, @ric3, and welcome to the SBO forum. I see you have completed some of the ASA training cours
Hunter 27 Cockpit Instrument Access
Ralph Johnstone at 9:14am 12.13.24
If you can tell us the make and model of the instrument, we will be able to tell you if the instrume
Vendee Globe 2024!
LakeShark at 8:24am 12.13.24
Its been fun to watch and I must admit the robustness of these boats has come along way. Certainly
How much would you pay after survey?
smokey73 at 8:23am 12.13.24
You indicate "holes in the fuel line" and a "melted throttle cable housing." This would seem to ind
How much would you pay after survey?
Project_Mayhem at 8:08am 12.13.24
There's some excellent advice by others. One thing that I haven't seen much detail is bottom paint.

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