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Juice6576 at 6:23pm 06.21.18
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It's been a hell of a spring so far: Dealer repair to deck leaks were a complete and utter failure.
learningasigo at 6:01pm 06.21.18
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I have a 2000 Hunter Passage 420 with at least 3 ball valves that are seized in the open position.
kmart at 5:46pm 06.21.18
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OK the question is... How many people would you comfortably take on-board and actually sail with?
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DAVA390 at 5:33pm 06.21.18
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Bluenose at 4:50pm 06.21.18
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Hi folks, my new to me B331 has a nice scoop. I'd like to put the small inflatable across it, suitab
supercub at 4:12pm 06.21.18
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I had to stop everything and remove the rotted core from my transom. Once the engine was set in plac
njlarry at 1:54pm 06.21.18
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Hello all. I am trying to get my mast back up but need help with some questions. I have tried callin
FlyorSail at 1:11pm 06.21.18
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Aloha, I recently acquired a Catalina 310 and want to install a T.V. There is a TV power switch on
Pat T at 12:44pm 06.21.18
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I installed this electric pressurized water head about 8 years ago and it has been one of the best i
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SailKatahdin at 12:27pm 06.21.18
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I'm looking to purchase a Beneteau that has recently had some work done to the keel. (Specifically,
DTR at 12:23pm 06.21.18
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1989 Hunter 28, new to me. Last weekend I replaced one of the life line poles, (Starboard side just
JRT at 11:41am 06.21.18
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Just looking for fun, but this price point jumped out to me until I saw the dark stains on the wood
Manly at 10:24am 06.21.18
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So my 1984 Hunter 31 has wiring issues with the mast. To wit, there is no wiring inside the mast th
steveebryant at 9:19am 06.21.18
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I just purchased a 1973 Catalina 22 and there is no winch handle with the boat. It obviously requir
tipsyravensailing at 8:00am 06.21.18
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Hello! I know i've been gone a bit but the boat project is coming along smashingly. sadly i don't
NotCook at 7:55am 06.21.18
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jviss at 6:07am 06.21.18
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Be On the LOokout - a sub-forum for people to post things they are looking for, like a part or somet
Hayden Watson at 12:00am 06.21.18
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Anyone know of a source for a serpentine belt for an M25XP? I found a kit for the M25XPB but they s
Curious George at 8:46pm 06.20.18
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I am looking for a working AUTOHELM autopilot control instrument. This is the older ST4000, black in

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How can I tell if my keel is loose/wobble how much play is ok? Catalina 22
LakeShark at 9:44am 09.16.24
@scouper If it's been a while why not take the winter when it's on the trailer to drop the keel and
I joined the club. NEW BOAT!
DaveJ at 9:41am 09.16.24
Congrats, had one for 5 years, first boat, and loved it. If the head sail is a 150, it can be a litt
Random Yanmar instrument warning light and buzzer
Ralph Johnstone at 9:16am 09.16.24
Water flow looks fine for low RPM. Check the temperature of the water with your hand and let us kno
Our 2024 season.
jssailem at 9:06am 09.16.24
Looks great Clay. :)
Outboard motor install
Willemvan at 8:55am 09.16.24
There are angled stainless steel brackets that are for the hunter 260 which follow the same bolt pa
Yamaha 36 Mast Step Drains
jssailem at 8:44am 09.16.24
Welcome JJ to the SBO Forums. Reading your issue, I can understand your frustration. It seems that
S2 9.2 A
JMR at 8:31am 09.16.24
How can I improve the rigging of my mainsail?
shaant01 at 8:30am 09.16.24
You definitely need a better method of securing the tack of your mainsail. While a ram's horn migh
Back on the water again.....
...3TacksontheWater at 8:23am 09.16.24
Should have used the sail track stop under lowest slug above gate and let boom supported by sail an
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project
jssailem at 8:19am 09.16.24
I don't know what I would do if I had to go a season with my boat on the hard. Empty your wallet.
O'day 22 Bilge
Arrgh at 8:11am 09.16.24
your starboard aft picture, I think, is where my battery and water tank was...
Back on the water again.....
Jacktar at 8:11am 09.16.24
Should have used the sail track stop under lowest slug above gate and let boom supported by sail and
O'day 22 Bilge
Arrgh at 8:10am 09.16.24
My Oday 22 didn't have any through hull fittings, so all water had to be from topside. I did have a
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project
Arrgh at 8:05am 09.16.24
That looks great! I think I have some wet spots, but I'm going to let it ride for now...nothing sof
C&C 29 MKII vs S2 9.2a
4lane at 8:04am 09.16.24
I have looked at the S2 and did not find any recurring leaks in the ports or with mold issues. I act
Back on the water again.....
...3TacksontheWater at 7:59am 09.16.24
Your main is very high. Could you talk about this? About that. When I bought the boat the main was
Yamaha 36 Mast Step Drains
mermike at 7:29am 09.16.24
Sorry no. My '83 Y-33 doesn't have anything like that. Would compressed air help?
C&C 29 MKII vs S2 9.2a
BarryL at 7:21am 09.16.24
Hello, Have you been aboard the S2? Back in 2004 I was looking for a bigger boat and I really liked
Are keel-stepped masts a thing of the past?
BarryL at 7:17am 09.16.24
Hello, Many current J boats are keel stepped. I believe that X Yachts are keel stepped. Salona Yach

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