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Prop Removal lostintime at 6:50am 05.07.19 Ask A Catalina Owner 10/1440 I am replacing the prop on my '73 Catalina 30. I believe it has the original 2 blade prop from Grand
The ice box sump on an Alden Challenger. (4) TomY at 4:37am 05.07.19 Alden General Chat 1/4511 Holding about 1 to 2 gallons, the sump is built of 1/2" thick glass. The fiberglass pipes that dra
This might sound like the dumbest question thus far pumpkinpie at 7:50pm 05.06.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/557 Wife and I are planing on taking a ride to take a look at a 41ft Hunter. It sounds like it has all t
Go big or go small? Project_Mayhem at 7:16pm 05.06.19 Ask All Sailors 18/1404 I've been waiting nearly three months for this marine mechanic to replace the water pump on my OMC s
Hissing out of Head seadaddler at 6:22pm 05.06.19 Ask All Sailors 6/656 I had holding take backing up into head so put new joker value in my Sea Era and since than when I d
rebedding windows tb4sail at 5:56pm 05.06.19 Big Boats 13/3067 I have a 42 passage and have a significant leak on the port side window in the salon .Has any one re
Westerbeke W 10 Two Bluenose at 5:35pm 05.06.19 Ask All Sailors 1/352 Hi there, I am looking at a Nonsuch 22 with a Westerbeke W 10 Two diesel. Can anyone tell me anythin
Weather Dug22 at 3:56pm 05.06.19 Catalina 22 14/1336 What is the most effective place to get weather outlooks and updates? I only sail on an inland lakes
Kubota engine 7.9 kw from generator.... NYSail at 1:37pm 05.06.19 Ask All Sailors 5/1293 so when I bought my boat, it came with an Onan generator..... think 5.5 kw, however the electronic p
Boater Lost off Whidbey Isl WA (1) Head Sail at 1:12pm 05.06.19 Ask All Sailors 69/6665 A very concerning story from Whidbey Island WA about a pair of boaters in a 23' Duckworth that were
Accessing forward throughbolts for stanchion rebedding Good Vibes at 12:41pm 05.06.19 Catalina 310 6/1240 Good day. I am new to the forum. My wife and I have just bought a 310 and need to rebed the forward
Knots, which ones? Shorefun at 9:49am 05.06.19 Day Sailers 7/3068 For the mainsheet, what knot to hold it on the whatever it is called? Should I just use 2 stainless
1980 Catalina 22... keel damaged Mayaken at 9:13am 05.06.19 Catalina 22 9/1513 Hello all, Bought a 1980 Catalina 22, hull number 9708, at 2 pm on the 18th of April in Destin, Flo
Rebedding salon windows on 42 Passage tb4sail at 9:07am 05.06.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/289 Has anyone rebedded their side windows in the main salon. I have a 42 passage and a pretty signific
Pepe Le Pew, Skunky Around Our Docks! (1) BrianRobin at 8:40am 05.06.19 Ask All Sailors 14/903 This past sat was our clubs "docks go in day", where all the member help out. If you look closely y
Diesel Rated Coolant? Rick D at 8:14am 05.06.19 Engines and Propulsion 13/4222 I am due to change out my coolant on my Yanmar 4JH2E on my 1994 Hunter 40.5. Hunter installed the gr
Replacing foam blocks: Good idea or not JP-M25 at 7:33am 05.06.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 25/4718 All, I have a relatively new to me M25. I've seen mention that you are NOT to remove any of the foa
PVC Thread sealant SEMPERAVANTI41 at 6:29am 05.06.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1163 Anyone know what type of thread sealant Hunter used on the PVC threaded connections on the holding t
Engine Parts Jac123 at 2:16am 05.06.19 Catalina 30 4/765 I am looking for the best place to buy OEM or better - hoses, belts, impellars etc for a M25XP (1989
H260 Tiller GBGraham at 2:15am 05.06.19 Smaller Boats 5/714 I was just wondering of you guys with tiller steering. How one locks their tiller when at their moor

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Hunter 340 - Interior trim and keel config questions please (8) sailcapt340 at 12:29pm 11.14.24 Here are a few more
Hunter 340 - Interior trim and keel config questions please (7) sailcapt340 at 12:23pm 11.14.24
What grade VHF Antenna Coaxial Cable was used in 2000 Hunter 340 LloydB at 12:19pm 11.14.24 It doesn't make sense to me why you would put a antenna switch in the middle of a perfectly good tra
Today I said goodbye to an old friend Hayden Watson at 12:09pm 11.14.24 Welcome to the C30 club. There are a bunch of us out here. I have been enjoying by 88 mk2 for 26-y
'82 Yanmar 2GM Overhaul Plan jssailem at 11:45am 11.14.24 James, I tend to be like Greg in that some actions are not taken if they are not indicated as broke
Question about solar panels and batteries. jssailem at 11:27am 11.14.24 Welcome Max (mad or sane) to the SBO forums. Some might say you have lost your sanity buying a boat.
Stove on Hunter FastOlson at 11:11am 11.14.24 The OP calls this a "stove" and it sounds like the description of a Galley Range. i.e. a cooktop wit
Stove on Hunter Davidasailor26 at 10:52am 11.14.24
Hunter 340 - Interior trim and keel config questions please jssailem at 10:40am 11.14.24 Mark. I preface my statements with... I am not a Hunter Owner. I have sailed on Hunters. I bought
Suzuki 2.5 on 8- Foot Trinka Timm R Oday25 at 10:23am 11.14.24 We use a 2.5 Yamaha on a 9 foot Watertender . We get about 5 knots at full throttle with two adults
Today I said goodbye to an old friend Timm R Oday25 at 10:18am 11.14.24 I'm somewhat confused by your statement that slow speed manuvering was less than spectacular . With
Flotation foam removal 14' Oday Javelin Wisc ME at 10:11am 11.14.24 Thanks, will weigh. in spring. Would still like to find a hull cross section for determining test ho
Stove on Hunter jssailem at 10:10am 11.14.24 One can allways buy a brand new unit. There are several sources: West Marine, Fisheries Supply, Amaz
Serious Catalina 30 Oil Canning on Factory Cradle jssailem at 9:34am 11.14.24 Perhaps the back of the keel should have more blocking to raise it up a bit Sounds like a reasonab
Flotation foam removal 14' Oday Javelin Joe at 9:17am 11.14.24 Boat seems very heavy. Assuming foam is saturated. You need real data before you start "assuming
Flotation foam removal 14' Oday Javelin Wisc ME at 9:11am 11.14.24 Thanks for feedback; I don't think the foam is structural but definitly want to be sure and hope to
Today I said goodbye to an old friend dLj at 8:41am 11.14.24 We are however looking forward to sailing our newly acquired 94 Catalina 30. You are going to lov
Suzuki 2.5 on 8- Foot Trinka dLj at 8:39am 11.14.24 What happens to the motor if the boat flips? @Justin_NSA The same thing that happens with any oth
Suzuki 2.5 on 8- Foot Trinka BarryL at 8:12am 11.14.24 Hello, I have a 2.5hp suzuki on my walker bay 10 dinghy. The motor has been very reliable and easy
Flotation foam removal 14' Oday Javelin Project_Mayhem at 7:51am 11.14.24 I'm not familiar with your boat but consider that the foam may be adding some structural support to

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