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Anchor light wire strain relief. DAVA390 at 6:28pm 10.30.18 Ask All Sailors 8/1228 So, steaming light failed about a month ago, now that mast is down, boat home,it is time to replace
Hour meter failure Jwhy at 2:56pm 10.30.18 Ask A Catalina Owner 14/3524 I recently noticed that the hour meter on my 1990 Catalina 34 (MX25 engine) stopped moving. Everythi
How not to dock by an experienced sailor Jackdaw at 1:13pm 10.30.18 Ask All Sailors 47/4490 Last weekend I loaded up BlueJ and set off on the first Shackleton Cup race of the fall; a run to M
How not to launch a 260 by an experienced sailor. Crazy Dave Condon at 12:19pm 10.30.18 Smaller Boats 7/1138 I drove to TN last Saturday to help launch a Hunter 260. Weather was dismal with rain and gusts up
Princess Louisa Marine Provincial Park (1) paulj at 11:57am 10.30.18 Catalina 310 4/1104 Mary This picture is at the dock.....falls in background. Thanks for PM it was nice. paulj
Vessel Finder APP Rltgold at 11:10am 10.30.18 Catalina 22 15/1098 Anyone out there use the Vessel Finder app? I have been using it for awhile and love so I signed up.
Full Throttle - Outboard Motor Plymouth Sailor at 9:22am 10.30.18 Ask All Sailors 27/2947 Opinions appreciated on a simple question. I've just upgraded from an 8 to a 15hp outboard for my 2
Thru-hull fittings with external strainers...... why? NYSail at 3:04am 10.30.18 Ask All Sailors 11/2166 So at first glance these may seem like a good idea, however in real life are they really worth it? M
Compression post and block ElMico at 9:44pm 10.29.18 Catalina 30 5/4080 Hey everyone, I'm working down the project list on my '83 C30 over the winter. This boat was comp
Bottom Painting Time Before Launch - Boatyard Practice versus the Paint Can Label Roger Janeway at 9:08pm 10.29.18 Ask All Sailors 19/7543
KOOL Sea Snark PotomacDaysailer at 6:54pm 10.29.18 Ask All Sailors 14/3388 I was just reminiscing with some co-workers and told them about my first boat, a KOOL cigarettes Sea
Sewing machine (1) Boby_Hunter33 at 6:02pm 10.29.18 Big Boats 16/7769 Saw this machine at costco for $150. (Heavy duty model 4452) My intention is to use it for small fab
Corsair 31 feedback JRT at 5:57pm 10.29.18 Ask All Sailors 49/12984 Might be looking at a Corsair 31 and I'm curious about any feedback? The ad is lacking in any detai
Caribbean 1500 Rick486 at 4:19pm 10.29.18 Sails Call Lounge 0/411 Just watching on AIS a fleet of yachts leaving the Northeast and Newport for the 1500 rendezvous in
Bene Non-Return / Check Valves for Electric Head (1) Frank P at 3:08pm 10.29.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1334 I have Whale LV1215 in line non-return valves for my electric heads to keep the wast/water in the di
Rebuiding Selden In mast furling Perfect Excuse at 10:29am 10.29.18 Big Boats 3/822 I need to rebuild my Selden in mast furling on my 1998 Hunter 410. Two problems: first, I cannot fin
Autopilot drive becomes very hot (1) meirgerner at 10:00am 10.29.18 Mid-Size Boats 1/682 Hi. We recently face some problems with the Autopilot drive motor of our Hunter 33. in its "3" mode
Did that just happen?!?! (3) Elysium_Van_Isl at 8:41am 10.29.18 Catalina 30 14/1926 Well here's one you guys won't have likely seen before.... I was having my C30 trucked to the house
Whats new in the world of sailing? Inflatable sails anyone? (1) nat55 at 8:34am 10.29.18 Ask All Sailors 24/1947 I don't remember how I stumbled upon this, but it might elicit some interesting opinions/conversatio
Toilet Replacement 373 Pfloyd at 8:31am 10.29.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1297 I am thinking about upgrading my toilet from a Jabsco manual to an electric. Considering Dometic an

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Fresh Water Leak senang at 6:00am 09.01.24 On our H38, as well as another H38 in the same harbour we had a leak that originated in the aft port
Halyard lines for a rudder capri 16.5 ShawnL at 5:42am 09.01.24 No shackle on the rudder -- I basically removed the kick-up feature, except for in emergencies by in
How to chart a course across Lake Ontario Captain Larry-DH at 5:13am 09.01.24
Hunter 376 Access in Aft Cabin duck21 at 4:52am 09.01.24 This is an old thread that was recently revived. That is essentially whatever ended up doing. My exi
3M 5200 PeteT at 4:44am 09.01.24 I appreciate your reply, more than you know....Thank you for the response!!!
3M 5200 dlochner at 4:01am 09.01.24 I use it when I need a secure never remove solution. There is nothing on a boat that is a never r
Water pump leaking - Catalina 30 (universal M25) Davidasailor26 at 3:58am 09.01.24 The drips mean that water it getting past the water seal. The repair kit should be good for fixing t
Identify these portlights? Hood, Pompanette, Bomar? BAD ORCA at 11:48pm 08.31.24 Big difference between Bed-it and other (cheaper) butyl tape. I went the cheap route first and did
What kind of propane regulator to use? (5) Ralph Johnstone at 10:32pm 08.31.24 We just like the ship-board experience. Time to 'fess up. I worked for RCCL from 2000 to 2005 as
3M 5200 PeteT at 10:21pm 08.31.24 I use it when I need a secure never remove solution. It can be removed, but for certain where a long
3M 5200 capta at 10:07pm 08.31.24 In my opinion, 5200 has no place on a boat. Generally, I've seen it used by yards, builders, and own
What kind of propane regulator to use? Ralph Johnstone at 10:05pm 08.31.24 My neighbor (a sales guy) says that we spent 55,555.56 hours on this project.. That works out to
How to chart a course across Lake Ontario Tally Ho at 7:11pm 08.31.24 That is precisely what I did a few years ago when I left Victoria, heading to Port Angeles to retur
Help with Hunter 45 CC AC power. hug3kids at 6:43pm 08.31.24 Trouble shooting some electrical issues on my 2007 45cc. I can not get my low voltage led's to work
How to chart a course across Lake Ontario (1) jssailem at 6:36pm 08.31.24 note my compass heading and head out That is precisely what I did a few years ago when I left Vict
Halyard lines for a rudder capri 16.5 Oldskoolguy at 6:23pm 08.31.24 Honestly, unless you're beaching it, etc. I'd just lock it down and be done with it. I have a '72
How to chart a course across Lake Ontario shaant01 at 6:20pm 08.31.24 Hello @shaant01 and welcome to SBO Forums. Simple is fine. It is called dead reckoning. Canada exp
How to chart a course across Lake Ontario Tally Ho at 5:41pm 08.31.24 You can use a Boy Scout compass as a tool. ( Fair Accuracy) You can stand behind a binnacle compass
Bought an ODay 25 - Question about cracking/spidering around the mast Clutch Cargo at 5:20pm 08.31.24 Welcome aboard. I'm curious as to the configuration of this vessel. CB or fin keel? I'm guessing
Hunter 376 Access in Aft Cabin marcham at 4:53pm 08.31.24 Isn't there space along the starboard side to run ducts? The heater in my 380 (identical hull)is in

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