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Cutting stainless tube All U Get at 5:44pm 07.21.17 Ask All Sailors 15/568 Hi all, I'm making a solar panel frame using stainless tube and was going to use a hacksaw to cut t
Water heater replacement. (1) scottdube at 3:38pm 07.21.17 Big Boats 2/368 I have the original water heater (20 years old) and it has a couple of issues. None fatal but it's
Electric Winches Lee Hadjiosif at 2:40pm 07.21.17 Ask All Sailors 19/2120 I'm interested in upgrading my coach roof manual lewmar winch to electric. I know they make modifica
VHF Antenna Cable Connection at Base of Mast geoffschultz at 11:35am 07.21.17 Ask All Sailors 14/4276 After a lightning strike which vaporized my VHF antennas, I'm replacing the antenna cable. At the b
New Electric Panel (3) marchem at 10:30am 07.21.17 Catalina 310 11/1286 It took 1-1/2 years from when I got the panel, but I finally installed it yesterday. The old panel
Second Battery Location VT Fitz at 9:30am 07.21.17 Ask All Sailors 1/224 On our new to us 2007 Hunter 27, I'm looking to install a second battery. The existing battery is in
Yanmar ysb12 Mark F at 4:00am 07.21.17 Engines and Propulsion 7/3466 I purchased a project s2 9.2a (sat for 3 years) which has a ysb12 engine aboard and as I am new to d
Keel lifting cable tube and guide ball greg_m at 3:33am 07.21.17 Catalina 22 4/662 Hi Guys I read already somewhere that somebody replaced the tube and ball assembly. For the life of
In preparation to repair the trailer of the '73 (5) Sacto Dave at 2:37am 07.21.17 Catalina 22 4/599 I did a few things to get the boat ready for the water. I had two options, river or lake. Initially,
In-boom reefing - setup / diagram needed ArkadiyS at 8:59pm 07.20.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/4917 we own 1987 Hunter 35 and it has (I believe) reefing lines setup through the boom. I am trying to f
In-boom reeling - setup / diagram needed ArkadiyS at 8:57pm 07.20.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/271 we own 1987 Hunter 35 and it has (I believe) reefing lines setup through the boom. I am trying to f
Weather Video BigEasy at 6:51pm 07.20.17 Ask All Sailors 0/232 Just saw a "Weather for Sailors" video on You Tube that was posted by the Maryland School of Sailin
Seawater Grounding for High-Frequency Radios Brian D at 3:41pm 07.20.17 SSB and Ham Operators 20/4783 I may have posted this, or possibly someone else did, but in case it was not... This is a good arti
O'Day 22 heaving to Love and Luck at 3:03pm 07.20.17 Day Sailers 3/968 tried to heave to many times today; instead did a bit of forereaching (I guess) I have a 1972 O'Da
The things you find on Craigslist LakeShark at 2:01pm 07.20.17 Catalina 22 24/1966 Anyone need a swing keel? Better question is how did it get buried in the woods and what happened t
Companionway teak crib boards So Cal Catalina at 12:58pm 07.20.17 Mid-Size Boats 5/1434 My middle companionway teak board has a fracture on the edge. I would like to keep the original teak
Replacing water heater and cabin sole on 1992 Hunter Legend 33.5 (1) Son of a son of a Sailor at 12:46pm 07.20.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1067 Water leaking from the water heater located under the settee, against the galley counter on the star
Solar Panel Cable Clamps for Bimini Tubes? jviss at 12:15pm 07.20.17 Ask All Sailors 23/1925 Greetings, I am installing two solar panels on my new bimini. I am using paralleling "Y" connector
AC Unit in 08 Hunter 36e ed_august at 9:50am 07.20.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/332 I have a 2008 Hunter 36 with a SeaMach 16k btu AC system by Marvair. It has been having issues whe
Changing Apparent Wind Direction/Speed meter w/o changing inputs. director98 at 7:14am 07.20.17 Ask All Sailors 8/633 I recently purchased my first boat, an older 29' Ericson. The Moor AWS meter does not function. Wh

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What colour Drinky Crow at 4:22pm 06.12.23 ah I could'nt wait I just ordered green 'cause GREEN means GO and is opposite of buddy's advice :p
What colour jssailem at 4:19pm 06.12.23 A part of racing is just getting in the opponents head and messing with it.
What colour jssailem at 4:17pm 06.12.23 What color do you enjoy? There is no limit to your enjoyment. I suggest you get a color you can se
Minor project: new teak companionway step jssailem at 3:40pm 06.12.23 Sweet... I bet it can double as a seat as well. Cool
What is this piece and how do I replace it? jssailem at 3:37pm 06.12.23 I found you two options. In Santa Cruz - Gary's Plastic Place \| Plastic sheet, displays and suppli
What is this piece and how do I replace it? kloudie1 at 3:31pm 06.12.23 Welcome aboard, Josh.. The two holes under the control levers probably have allen set screws holdin
3D printing fun jssailem at 3:30pm 06.12.23 @Richard19068 You got to remember, the boy needs this as a learning tool. He may become a 3D printi
What is this piece and how do I replace it? jssailem at 3:25pm 06.12.23 Welcome @AllAboardTahoe to the SBO Forum. Love your choice of an Avatar. The wood piece in questio
In mast furling main working much better now (1) Ralph Johnstone at 3:15pm 06.12.23
Transducer troubles Scott T-Bird at 3:04pm 06.12.23 When you talk to B&G be hesitant about describing how the power is connected to the network. They
What is this piece and how do I replace it? JoeWhite at 2:44pm 06.12.23 I do not know your boat, but I would cut a ring out of 1/2" or whatever the thickness is starboard u
Pumping out Hunter 380 Waste Tank - Macerator pump failed. JamesG161 at 2:43pm 06.12.23 the photo shows a Y adaptor in your photo. No, it is this for deck and tank combo pumping. Normal
Mast step (1) WI Rigger at 2:42pm 06.12.23
Pumping out Hunter 380 Waste Tank - Macerator pump failed. JoeWhite at 2:38pm 06.12.23 No Y needed. Check this link to see why. 410 Owners with Y-Valves for aft head? Jim... Jim, I
Beneteau 35s5 Rudder Bearing RitSim at 2:00pm 06.12.23 My B411rudder system was from Tides Marine. Try them
Beneteau 35s5 Rudder Bearing thetone at 1:55pm 06.12.23 The collar cleaned up nicely.!
Beneteau 35s5 Rudder Bearing (1) thetone at 1:54pm 06.12.23 216764
Beneteau 35s5 Rudder Bearing thetone at 1:53pm 06.12.23 I had to cut the steering arm because the pin was completely frozen. Now I need to find that tie rod
RAM mic cable rewire? unleadedblues at 1:44pm 06.12.23 There's a tech company in Newton, Mass which can replace the cord. TechRescue (617) 779-7377
Universal engine parts, and maintenance schedule, and dinghy davits? Stu Jackson at 1:42pm 06.12.23 if you have an M25 series: Engine Coolant Pump Hose 101 - Toyota Part instead of Universal Pricing

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