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Correct fusing? dave_and_dd at 2:34pm 07.04.18 Ask All Sailors 38/2369 Hi - I'm installing a new chart-plotter. The power lead for it comes with an in-line fuse (3Amp) in
What paint can be used above and below water line? Capt Robbie at 1:12pm 07.04.18 Ask All Sailors 4/369 I just got a little 12 foot day sailor project boat to toy around in. It is a gelcote hull that has
Winch stress (3) dLj at 12:39pm 07.04.18 The Cherubini Hunters 33/2002 So as some may know from other threads on SBO, I'm in the process of rebuilding all the winches on m
Interior Paint Color '81 H27 Cherubini GorillaToast at 11:56am 07.04.18 The Cherubini Hunters 4/606 Do any of you know what exact shade of white the cabin fiberglass is on a '81 H27? I tried Interlux
Stuffing Box Material Neil McDonald at 11:22am 07.04.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/541 My 1989 H35.5 has had a plastic stuffing box, presumably Marlon, since I bought it over 15 years ago
Shrouds Spreader (1) SUMB44 at 11:20am 07.04.18 Ask An Oday Owner 9/793 So, I'm trying to replace my shroud spreader brackets, the things that anchor the spreader bars to t
Catalina 22 Spreader boots (4) Leeward Rail at 10:48am 07.04.18 Catalina 22 10/2582 Making Leather Catalina 22 Spreader boots My rubber spreader boots had definitely seen better days.
Portlight gasket leaks dehler25 at 9:37am 07.04.18 Ask All Sailors 8/1705 I had a very small dripping leak from two Lewmar portlights, I removed the offending units and rebed
Commerce forum is broken jviss at 9:11am 07.04.18 Forum Help (Site Talk) 3/618 Tried to order some winch covers today, when I click "add to cart" nothing happens.
Independence Day dlochner at 7:44am 07.04.18 Sails Call Lounge 2/432 Happy Independence Day to all. While we are busy with our celebrations and grilled hamburgers, let
Size of Prop "Ears"... rpell1@msn.com at 7:26am 07.04.18 Engines and Propulsion 13/1338 Good morning all and Happy July 4th, Now that I almost have my new boat, '97 Cat30 MKIII, the quest
Installing Vent in Fore Hatch nveater at 6:55am 07.04.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/292 I have a Hunter 33.5 (1994), with the flush deck mounted hatches that Hunter used for several years.
Instruments in dark can not be seen when lit up. Michael-Louis at 3:59am 07.04.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/430 Hi All, On my 1992 Legend 35.5 all instruments become fuzzy and unreadable when lit up in the evenin
Know your nautical history? Brian D at 4:50pm 07.03.18 Sails Call Lounge 13/920 Beaver ran from Darthmouth and ended up on Eleanor's lap. What is the significance of that statement
Soft shackles (1) Grotto at 3:55pm 07.03.18 Catalina 22 12/1287
Servicing boom car on Hunter 386 ComoxSweetCaroline at 3:08pm 07.03.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/272 Hello, I have a 2002 Hunter 386 with Selden furling main. The mainsail is difficult to haul out in a
Is a MacGregor 26M (gasp) my best option? timover5969 at 12:39pm 07.03.18 Ask All Sailors 42/10167 I posted this under trailer sailors but I meant to post it to all sailors: Never in a million years
Is a MacGregor 26M (gasp) my best option? timover5969 at 12:35pm 07.03.18 Trailer Sailors 17/3677 Never in a million years did I think I would be saying this - I'm starting to think that a Mac 26M m
2 Cycle Carburetor Question Marc14857 at 12:06pm 07.03.18 Ask All Sailors 9/631 Working on my 2 cycle 3 HP Yanmar outboard. The motor starts easily, and can rev up to full RPM when
Re-wiring the boat SUMB44 at 11:48am 07.03.18 Ask An Oday Owner 6/892 Is re-wiring the boat (just replacing and upgrading hardware) something that can be accomplished afl

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Rode hard and put away wet Terry Cox at 2:27pm 05.05.24 First flush two gallons of freshwater through the head system, then pump out holding tank, if used.
Replacement compass rgranger at 2:17pm 05.05.24 I replaced mine on a Hunter 26. I contacted the SBO store ( right here). They called me back and
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project kloudie1 at 2:13pm 05.05.24 Quite a job.. Good luck with it, Scott.. Please post progress pictures !
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project dmax at 2:13pm 05.05.24 You are a brave man, good luck.
Rode hard and put away wet Tally Ho at 2:08pm 05.05.24
Over Heating a Yanmar 3gm30F kloudie1 at 2:06pm 05.05.24 Add: loose drive belt for raw water pump.
Rode hard and put away wet dLj at 2:05pm 05.05.24 Whats your routine for putting your boat away after use? Do you rinse it, wash it, none of the abov
Over Heating a Yanmar 3gm30F Hello Below at 2:00pm 05.05.24 What can the possibilites be for overheating a 3GM30F ? Here are 10 possible causes to add to @Tal
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project (2) SailingCal21 at 1:59pm 05.05.24 Here's some of the self inflicted damage: Crashed into a pilon: responsibility. During a weather in
Compasses don't agree rgranger at 1:59pm 05.05.24
Over Heating a Yanmar 3gm30F Tally Ho at 1:56pm 05.05.24
Large Frame alternator in M25XP twodzusfittings at 1:34pm 05.05.24 Well, I started the install today and it defiantly fits Now I get why you wrote DEFIANTLY. Sometim
Replacement sealing ring for Hurth HBW 50 transmission dipstick or alternative fix? Monheganlover at 1:25pm 05.05.24 Thanks. I ordered an assortment of o rings per your suggestion as well as some gasket material. I am
Replacement sealing ring for Hurth HBW 50 transmission dipstick or alternative fix? Ralph Johnstone at 12:54pm 05.05.24 The only replacement I can find online is available from a European company for over $100. Meh ..
Rode hard and put away wet kappykaplan at 12:23pm 05.05.24 After making sure all the dock lines are secured, I use a shop vac to suck all the water out of the
"Doghouse" aft bulkhead 37c monocerosin at 11:05am 05.05.24 If someone was standing on the cockpit seat above that bulkhead, and you were looking for flex insi
"Doghouse" aft bulkhead 37c ggrizzard at 10:38am 05.05.24 While I agree with the previous two posters, may I suggest something just in case... If someone was
"Doghouse" aft bulkhead 37c monocerosin at 10:31am 05.05.24 It's not tabbed in. I could pull it out by removing two screws. It's just hiding some pipes and wire
"Doghouse" aft bulkhead 37c dmax at 10:29am 05.05.24 How it's attached should tell you - if it looks like a panel that could easily be removed, no. If it
Material around the shaft BigEasy at 10:28am 05.05.24 Has anyone noticed something similar or has information about it? I usually inspect it, while h

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