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fero at 3:49pm 04.15.19
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Hello again, The CB on the main switch panel suddenly will not close (when I try to close it the sma
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Anyone out there with a 30-T add a second winch to the cabin top? Looking to increase my sail inven
glaufman at 2:05pm 04.15.19
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Hi- In the process of buying a 1998 Catalina 42... survey is done, of the items brought up, the exha
TomY at 12:02pm 04.15.19
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163691 This is the worst Challenger backing plate failure I've seen: It was behind the head furnitur
Jimski at 11:45am 04.15.19
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My boat is a Catalina 30, but my question is more generic. The C-30 has teak hand rails on coach top
jssailem at 10:22am 04.15.19
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Here is an idea for your Summer enjoyment, the Saturna Island Lamb BBQ. https://waggonerguide.com/la
Plymouth Sailor at 10:15am 04.15.19
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Anybody ever used this system on paint (not a gelcoat product)?
PaulGinger at 9:40am 04.15.19
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I recently purchased an 07 Beneteau 40. The head does not have a macerator and/or an overboeard y-v
Plymouth Sailor at 9:39am 04.15.19
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Recently a member here suggested I "buff-out" my boat paint to perfection. I thought one could only
Tom7219 at 8:49am 04.15.19
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My boat is an 85 Mac25. The current problem is an indentation in the hull where the rear, starboard
tfox2069 at 7:56am 04.15.19
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So I've seen another closed thread on this subject, which never solved this problem beyond angled to
miguelgdelrey at 7:47am 04.15.19
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Hello, does anyone know what model is the Selden inmast furling for the H49 2009? RA MK III, RB MKII
rgranger at 7:26am 04.15.19
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I was sailing at Martin Lake AL this weekend and saw this odd customized sailboat...
Project_Mayhem at 7:14am 04.15.19
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I managed to convince the yard to move the blocks that were preventing me from dropping my c/b witho
Northstar1014 at 7:04am 04.15.19
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Hi all, I recently bought a 2005 Beneteau 343 and am excited to have found this community. I am goi
Ron Toivonen at 6:23am 04.15.19
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I have a 1987 Beneteau First-305 on both sides of the keel near the bottom is a U shaped depression.
svchickadee at 5:38am 04.15.19
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Can anyone provide detailed information of boats that recently dragged anchor on the Indian River ou
leemarkadams at 5:28am 04.15.19
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Hello all, Looking to fit some cockpit speakers to our H41AC and looking for the best place to fit
vidalia at 12:30am 04.15.19
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We recently bought a Hunter 26.5 but want to move it closer to home. It was stored all winter in th
drcov at 7:31pm 04.14.19
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The PO tried removing the old head and seems to have ton a hole in the base floor. Does this boat ha

Recent Replies

Yanmar Engine mounts.
smokey73 at 6:02am 12.13.24
Thanks all. I like the idea of a jig to keep the shaft position relatively stable while I replace t
How much would you pay after survey?
SV Temenos at 6:01am 12.13.24
I would be most concerned with why the cables melted. They should not have happened. Also if the f
How much would you pay after survey?
Tally Ho at 5:42am 12.13.24
Offer what you think it is worth, understanding it is in a bit of a neglected state (but at least yo
How much would you pay after survey?
shemandr at 5:11am 12.13.24
When buying an older boat I don't think you should expect to get new sails and updated instruments.
Yanmar Engine mounts.
dlochner at 5:01am 12.13.24
If you watch the Ellobogen video on changing the mounts, it is not necessary to raise the engine, ju
max prop and universal m25 question.
dlochner at 4:55am 12.13.24
Have you called PYI? There are several factors to consider, engine HP, gear ratio, engine's power cu
How much would you pay after survey?
sailme88 at 4:47am 12.13.24
You have several options. You can stay with the $26k with the proviso that ALL of the work in the su
How much would you pay after survey?
dlochner at 3:50am 12.13.24
It doesn't matter what the surveyor says it's worth. What matters is what it is worth to you. Unless
How much would you pay after survey?
garymalmgren at 3:24am 12.13.24
Is there any reason to offer/pay anything over 23K. Boat has been for sale for about 15 months.
How much would you pay after survey?
ric3 at 1:20am 12.13.24
We have several lakes in AZ. Just no water.
How much would you pay after survey?
Will Gilmore at 11:57pm 12.12.24
a lake in Arizona Not many of those. :poke: -Will
How much would you pay after survey?
Will Gilmore at 11:53pm 12.12.24
Welcome to sailboat ownership and the SBO forums. You have chosen wisely the site to post your ques
Raw water strainer disaster waiting to happen
Project_Mayhem at 9:36pm 12.12.24
No, the threads and OD are the same. The schedule determines the wall thickness, and the ID varies
What boat is this?
kloudie1 at 6:46pm 12.12.24
Hunter 33 ish Cheribini. Late 70s early 80s
Raw water strainer disaster waiting to happen
Hayden Watson at 6:44pm 12.12.24
I'll be mounting this as high up in the engine compartment as possible like Ward and Hayden mention
Vendee Globe 2024!
shemandr at 6:24pm 12.12.24
They certainly are. The leaders are approaching 1/2 way. I think they've enjoyed good sailing weat
Yanmar Engine mounts.
Jan_H at 5:59pm 12.12.24
@smokey73 - Once you have the shaft coupling parted, you only need to move the shaft back 7mm or so
Vendee Globe 2024!
PaulK at 5:36pm 12.12.24
Now about 30 days in and the leaders have Tasmania to port. 24 hour distance sailed solo record (as

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