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Instrument panel mmiles at 10:01am 03.03.19 Parts Search 3/1148 I have a 2005 Beneteau 373 and am in need of a new instrument panel due to an unfortunate storage bu
H376 lithium and new inverter aaronaxvig at 7:41am 03.03.19 Big Boats 2/798 When we acquired our boat a few months ago it had a Xantrex Freedom charger/inverter, a large house
Masthead Photo H34 (1) TacticalHeat197 at 7:13am 03.03.19 Big Boats 9/1115 Hello Everyone, This is my first post to the forum, so I will ask for forgiveness of my sailing igno
Chain plate installation ideas? SVMOONDANCE at 9:18pm 03.02.19 Catalina 22 14/1923 Since I've redecked my boat I need to cut new holes for the chain plates. Any ideas on how to go ab
North Idaho Snow (1) uralite at 8:22pm 03.02.19 Catalina 30 4/1001 The joys of a North Idaho winter, it was so mild all year, then we got the polar vortex and the year
Installing a roller furler hoosierdoc at 8:06pm 03.02.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/808
Sound advice for guests cb32863 at 2:16pm 03.02.19 Ask All Sailors 97/7648 A good read with sound advice for any guests. Anyone ever have "One of those"? https://www.townandc
? Blister on Rudder 34 (1) daviddp at 11:15am 03.02.19 Ask An Oday Owner 4/812 I stopped to check on my boat this am and saw this on the rudder. Its about 1.2 " across. How do I
Genoa furler Legend 40.5 fero at 10:58am 03.02.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 18/1230 Hello, Can anyone advise the make and model of the furler. Thanks
MacGregor 26C: main control lines and boon vang nickl1218 at 9:25am 03.02.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 17/3348 Recently bought a 1995 "26C". The hardware was missing from the "main control lines set up", but h
Motor recommendations for 170 mark2 at 6:59am 03.02.19 Day Sailers 23/4095 Been sailing our 170 on inland lakes for years, never even considered putting a motor on it. This ye
Portlight Replacement Fail need suggestions CYQK at 3:49am 03.02.19 Ask All Sailors 11/2782 Replaced the portlights on the boat late last summer. The dimensions are 8" x 7 feet long 1/4 thick
Rocna anchor size h41 leemarkadams at 12:56am 03.02.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1038 Hello all and can anyone confirm what size rocna anchor I need for a h41ac as looking at the sizing
Securing Cheek block mounts Willie G at 5:11pm 03.01.19 Ask All Sailors 27/2352
Wanted: Trailer for Catalina 27 trevor1955 at 4:15pm 03.01.19 Mid-Size Boats 5/1690 I am looking to buy a trailer for my 1988 Catalina 27 with shoal keel. Is there anybody out there wi
Rain getting inside Duet Captain at 2:04pm 03.01.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/1434 We've got a Hunter 44 DS that's been getting a bit of water in the bilge after these heavy rains in
New sailor....needs new halyards for the refit. Oday to Gallivant at 9:12am 03.01.19 Ask All Sailors 30/1540
Three day vacation Brian D at 8:25am 03.01.19 Sails Call Lounge 5/572 Took a much needed vacation from the boat and the SBO forums. Sure you guys didn't even notice I was
The Truth About Spring (1) StargazerP303 at 8:11am 03.01.19 Ask All Sailors 6/1004 Was viewing video's the other day and ran across this one that caught my eye's.. The Truth About
Capri 18 Shroud Lengths kayden at 7:35am 03.01.19 Smaller Boats 1/805 Hello, My manual is in storage and my forum and google searches have been unsuccessful. Would some

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Thoughts on locating Battery switch (3) Belzoni at 8:40am 09.19.24 ok, good point. I was weighing the relatively low risk of high water (above cabin sole) against bene
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard SoSound at 8:28am 09.19.24 Marina Park Marina is located in Sidney, BC, Vancouver Island.
Engine Alignment (1) jssailem at 8:21am 09.19.24 I Believe! I feel redeemed! When was this miracle of Starboard created? I think about 30 years ago.
Westerbeke 18 WayneH at 8:13am 09.19.24 Case in point: My 1980 Westerbeke 50 is based on an MGB diesel engine. I bought a new fresh water pu
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard kappykaplan at 8:04am 09.19.24 Simple question. Where are you? His profile says British Columbia.
Adding a Bimini shemandr at 8:02am 09.19.24 I forgot to mention that my wife sewed the dodger on her Singer sewing machine. She was careful abo
Yanmar 2gm20f - Suspected fuel line blockage ManicFarmer at 8:00am 09.19.24 I don't remember if you mentioned what type of fuel filter you have but the reason my filter is loc
Adding a Bimini Ward H at 7:54am 09.19.24 I can sew, have a machine that goes through canvas/leather ect, although I'd rather have a professi
Adding a Bimini Ward H at 7:53am 09.19.24 I second the Sailrite Kit route. If I was starting from scratch that's the route I'd go. Even i
Adding a Bimini william24424 at 7:51am 09.19.24 No dodger (we've done without for many years), I really want a place to hide in the shade while cru
Adding a Bimini dlochner at 7:45am 09.19.24 Havin shade became more important as I got older and now my Dermatologist wishes I'd had more shade
Adding a Bimini shemandr at 7:38am 09.19.24 I think a Bimini is a big upgrade to a cruising boat. I would avoid the Amazon route. They are ge
Need some advice on renovating the interior of my new Catalina 25 Captain-Will at 7:36am 09.19.24 Regarding the wood: yes, wipe down the wood with alcohol to remove dirt and oils. If you see mold,
2012 50' Hunter - where is the bow thruster fuse? gr8lakes at 7:12am 09.19.24 Thank you for the great advice, will check.
Westerbeke 18 kloudie1 at 7:00am 09.19.24 Welcome to the forum.. I wouldn't worry too much about a rebuild if the engine has been maintained w
Raritan Fresh Head or Masterflush Dometic Orbit Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:55am 09.19.24 Which to choose depends on whether you want to stay with a manual toilet or switch to macerating ele
Need some advice on renovating the interior of my new Catalina 25 dmax at 6:52am 09.19.24 Regarding the wood: yes, wipe down the wood with alcohol to remove dirt and oils. If you see mold, y
2005 Hunter Rudder measurements JamesG161 at 6:36am 09.19.24 A lot of info is needed. I will send you a Private Message with my phone number. Jim...
Adding a Bimini dlochner at 6:09am 09.19.24 The easiest and most expensive way is to hire a canvas shop to make one. If you use a shop that deal
Just Bought My First Boat - About to Give it to a Scrapyard garymalmgren at 5:59am 09.19.24 Simple question. Where are you? gary

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