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Bartman99 at 8:14am 11.17.17
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Anything I need to look out for? I've read the stringers can have rotting problems. Anything else. A
Kermit at 7:42am 11.17.17
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Available now in the SBO store. Ask for Dave.
patrickkidd at 7:21am 11.17.17
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Has any of you C30 owners set up a day tank to gravity feed a heater? I have the Dickinson Newport d
Will Gilmore at 6:08am 11.17.17
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This is a repost of my description of the renaming ceremony I used to rename Dragonfly from Tempest.
peterbud at 4:51am 11.17.17
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Just wondering what people use to refinish their cockpit table. The PO used Cetol and it hold up vry
mikew320 at 2:59am 11.17.17
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Hi all, Having recently purchased a Hunter 326 I'm gradually working my way through it sorting out a
Southpaw at 6:38pm 11.16.17
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I am looking at getting a flexofold prop and they asked what size the shaft is. Since my boat was ab
Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 4:38pm 11.16.17
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A neighbor has a Cross 34 that was damaged in Hurricane Ike. I rebuilt the entire outer side of his
SV At Last at 2:37pm 11.16.17
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Sancarlosailor at 12:42pm 11.16.17
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I am looking at purchasing a 1978 boat. I am having a general survey, engine survey and rigging sur
Bob McKee at 11:00am 11.16.17
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I am looking to buy 1987 31'Hunter, the spreaders are welded to the mast. The welds look neat, but
Bob S at 7:32am 11.16.17
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I have always removed my fire extinguishers as part of my winterizing checklist. What do you do? Doe
Ron Allen at 7:20am 11.16.17
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Does anyone have information on how to install a vertical windlass on a 1989 Catalina 30?I have seen
hiram at 2:04am 11.16.17
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hi all, in a process of buying an Island Packet 35 1989. trying to learn it's pros and cons. big ad
gsherwood at 1:20pm 11.15.17
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Has anyone replaced the cable on their swing keel? If so how.
danstanford at 11:55am 11.15.17
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Watching the various bits on the internet, I see the boats flying two headsails fairly often and it
danm1 at 8:14am 11.15.17
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I've done some boat shopping (real and virtual) over the years and now I am avoiding work by thinkin
JamesG161 at 5:45am 11.15.17
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I keeping with @Brian D theme of picture quizzes.... Can you count the number of swimmers at the be
Ben4195 at 5:44am 11.15.17
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http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?path=-1|118|2358547|2358549'id=1396517 Hi folks, on my Benetea
Steve L22188 at 7:59pm 11.14.17
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Took the Barient 21 self-tailing winches off the boat this weekend - looks like they've never been t

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Hull damage mac twenty five
1954 willys at 7:40pm 03.21.24
You will have to wait until the hull is warm enough to fiberglass. The reaction will not kick if i
Venting 3 compartments at once
higgs at 7:31pm 03.21.24
What's the matter with a vent on the outside of the hull? I have never had a boat that vented the b
No core??
Tally Ho at 7:30pm 03.21.24
Looks like really nice craftsmanship @dmax. Greg
Don't Always Trust Cross Reference Directories
dLj at 7:16pm 03.21.24
That sucks... dj
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
Davidasailor26 at 7:07pm 03.21.24
I might get flamed for this but I would check out a couple of your local big box hardware/home stor
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
Richard19068 at 6:38pm 03.21.24
Looking for a good general solution. Not sure what I or next owner will be doing . Short term will
M-12 Oil Change
Davidasailor26 at 6:38pm 03.21.24
It appears that there is a hose laying next to the starboard engine mount with a bolt in the hose a
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
Ted10028 at 6:30pm 03.21.24
Ted; Everyone so far has been trying to answer your question in a vacuum. You have to provide info
M-12 Oil Change
Richard19068 at 6:27pm 03.21.24
It appears that there is a hose laying next to the starboard engine mount with a bolt in the hose a
M-12 Oil Change
Richard19068 at 6:26pm 03.21.24
Unless there is a existing hose from the oil pan to attach a pump to, or you can access the drain pl
M-12 Oil Change
JoeWhite at 6:23pm 03.21.24
It appears that there is a hose laying next to the starboard engine mount with a bolt in the hose an
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
Richard19068 at 6:21pm 03.21.24
I've heard some people say you can go with automotive batteries. I see 680 CCA on Amazon for an AG
Looking at a 373
shemandr at 5:01pm 03.21.24
... Our biggest hurdle was how to get the dog into the dinghy... Yet another reason for a scoop t
Hunter 23.5 in the Florida keys, are we crazy?
heritage at 5:00pm 03.21.24
Bahia Honda State Park has a boat ramp and is a great spot for snorkeling and swimming. I would cal
Looking at a 373
JHorr at 4:16pm 03.21.24
We've been away from sailing for about 4 years, got caught up with trailer boats and had a great ru
CD Traveler Control Cleat Install Question
...3TacksontheWater at 4:02pm 03.21.24
Thank you MaryEllaRose! I picked up a Milwaukee Hard Metal Index last night and started at 1/16 and
Rode for Desolation Sound
leo310 at 3:44pm 03.21.24
I have been sailing around Desolation Sound for many years as it only 3 hour away. We use 100 feet c
Marine insurance
dmax at 3:04pm 03.21.24
Switched from Boat US/Geico to Progresive, better price. No claims though.

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