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Pat Hooyman at 1:25pm 06.23.23
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Does anyone know the LED replacement bulbs for Hunters of the 2005-2008 era? See attached photos of
soopad00pa at 11:49am 06.23.23
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Looking at an 1988 30-2 in a couple of days. Anything this model is known for screwing up? It's gott
DanMaine at 9:00am 06.23.23
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I have an older Force 10 stove (FT635 PR) with a warped top. I'd like to remove the top and bend it
archer472 at 8:11am 06.23.23
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Buying a 1980 Jensen Cal 25-2 today,and am going to have it moored, and I have two dogs. My problem,
robbjd at 5:09am 06.23.23
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I have to replace a Sta-Loc stud due to damaged threads. Is it possible to just re-use the socket an
juznip at 11:38pm 06.22.23
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Just curious if anyone has replaced this part ( Yanmar- 129474-33010) with anything aftermarket? The
morbidfollower at 10:07pm 06.22.23
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2022 Tohatsu 6hp sailpro with 25" shaft. My motor mount has 3 locking positions. Pictured is the sec
Pat cool skip at 3:25pm 06.22.23
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On my Hunter 306 2003, I am adding 2 solar panels on my back bimini. I want the wires to be as invi
Rick Webb at 2:36pm 06.22.23
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I was just shampooing the carpet and when I moved a chair there was a copy of South Winds Magazine b
john6206 at 1:39pm 06.22.23
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LRsunnyB at 10:32am 06.22.23
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I have sliding cleats to fix to the genoa track of my Oceanis 31, which unfortunately does not have
lakesurfsailor at 9:22am 06.22.23
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I was out sailing a few days ago and crossed paths with a massive cruise ship. We stayed well clear
arcadiahunter28 at 9:09am 06.22.23
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I'm thinking ahead to next season and I want to move my boat from Lake Winnebago the Bay of Green Ba
Wood Jigger at 9:00am 06.22.23
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Yesterday I pulled the 4 bolts that hold the swing keel in place and about a pint of water or more r
JDZeman at 8:55am 06.22.23
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Just recently purchased a P-18. Has anyone flown an asymmetrical spinnaker? If so what type of riggi
patbratton at 7:04am 06.22.23
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There is a 1997 Hunter 310 listed for sale on this site. What is the average cost per year over a f
jviss at 4:28am 06.22.23
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I'm surprised there's no discussion of this on the forum. (Maybe I missed it?). I found this in
artboas at 9:33pm 06.21.23
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SantaCruzin at 1:55pm 06.21.23
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Hello all! I am in the process of refurbishing my 1968 West Wight Potter 14 which has been in hiber
Captedward at 1:27pm 06.21.23
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Mea culpa, we sold our sailboat and switched to the dark side but hope sailboatowners.com can come t

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Fuel Tank Algae
Don S/V ILLusion at 4:57pm 06.09.24
Thanks everyone for your replies. I had my fuel polished, replaced both fuel lines, replaced both f
3GM30F Service Issue
dLj at 4:57pm 06.09.24
Catalina 22 mk-2 1996 is there wiring in the hull near the mast?
scouper at 4:52pm 06.09.24
Thanks yes that's what I did. I ordered the Catalina direct wire harness. then i completely botche
What might this be....
NYSail at 4:49pm 06.09.24
Fuel Tank Algae
kappykaplan at 4:36pm 06.09.24
You should still consider adding Biobor every time you add fuel.
Fuel Tank Algae
Rasselas36 at 4:26pm 06.09.24
Thanks everyone for your replies. I had my fuel polished, replaced both fuel lines, replaced both fi
280 doghouse
Occasional Heeler at 4:06pm 06.09.24
Failed Traveler Part
Don Guillette at 3:58pm 06.09.24
The TRAVELER & MAINSHEET are the only 2 sail trim controls the control the angle of attack and you h
Slips in SW Florida - Port Charlotte area
dave_and_dd at 3:29pm 06.09.24
You aren't likely to find a slip anywhere near that price. Remember hurricane Ian. Although port C
What might this be....
Davidasailor26 at 3:16pm 06.09.24
Looks like the pin on the end of a Forespar whisker pole. The line is to pull the jaw open.
A Sobering but Not Unexpected Incident in the PNW
Ralph Johnstone at 3:07pm 06.09.24
I would estimate with 3.5 empty cans of beer/passenger in the boat, there is no way the person steer
3GM30F Service Issue
skunther at 2:18pm 06.09.24
Failed Traveler Part
kbgunn at 1:59pm 06.09.24
It will be difficult to find a replacement mainsheet car alone. Catalina Direct has what they call a
Failed Traveler Part
dlochner at 1:53pm 06.09.24
Now that is a bit of a dilemma. First, I'm glad you like sailing enough to invest in another boat.
Failed Traveler Part
JBS Mystic at 1:41pm 06.09.24
Thank you both for the thoughtful replied. We bought this boat two years ago to see if we enjoy sail
new engine? Rebuild? Make do?
adamv at 1:35pm 06.09.24
Also, when pricing parts, get them from a Kubota dealer, not a Universal dealer. Often 1/4 the pric
Atlantic City - Hoboken NJ in two days?
xavpil at 1:23pm 06.09.24
Barnegat will fall well short of its nasty reputation right about now. The channel markers start w
Weekend Login Difficulties
kappykaplan at 1:07pm 06.09.24
In case you missed the SBO site was down for awhile yesterday. Saw that. Tks for staying on top o
Weekend Login Difficulties
Dave at 1:06pm 06.09.24
Thanks Dave --appreciate the effort and the heads-up. In case you missed the SBO site was down fo

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