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Rich Stidger at 4:10pm 11.12.17
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Has anyone successfully installed the old Garmin proprietary Data Card Programmer software with eith
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I own a 2004 Hunter 36. Before attempting to replace my head and sanitary hoses, I searched SailBoat
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Hi! New owner of a 1993 23.5 and I'm going through the boat to make it ready to launch. I was cleani
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My son's two batteries won't charge. I was about to apply a rejuvenation therapy to them, but then
Skipper at 12:01pm 11.12.17
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I'm troubleshooting a reduced raw water flow issue - other thread. Started wondering again about the
gfrazzle at 10:54am 11.12.17
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I think I have a loose connection or split hose on the drain under the aft shower floor. The shower
JoeRickard at 9:48am 11.12.17
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Has anyone out there looked into having a Beneteau 50.1 meet USCG Criterion for inspected vessel?
Lee Hadjiosif at 7:44am 11.12.17
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Looking to buy a 7 year old 42' Jeanneau Sun Odyssey. One of the comments in the listing is "Anti-os
NYSail at 5:51am 11.12.17
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so with new boat I am getting ready to put her to bed. Figure I will have a cover made next year so
SVEN MARTINEZ at 1:42am 11.12.17
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Hi Folks, Question on using LIPO's for house bank. Anyone have experience they can share?
Robert Weiss-Malik at 7:58pm 11.11.17
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My Cal 24 T/4 has a pair of Barlow winches that are stamped with the number "18" designation. These
Will Gilmore at 6:58pm 11.11.17
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New Companionway Boards Repost from the Mariner Class Association Web site's Maintenance and Restor
MitchK at 5:18pm 11.11.17
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Got a question for you owners of N28's. The fixed portlight on mine leak a bit, and I would like to
Skipper at 4:54pm 11.11.17
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-update 11/13 below- How long do mixing elbows last? Mine in 6 years old. About 300 hours. Looks new
Pompadi at 4:51pm 11.11.17
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Our Steaming light has blown, does anyone know the size of the light bulb for the steaming light on
Sefuller at 3:13pm 11.11.17
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I needed to rebuild the pump on our PHii, and was surprised that I could not find any videos documen
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Voyager1 at 12:58pm 11.11.17
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when my boat was hulled out for the winter I noticed a 1/8 inch or so crack around the keel. I torqu
danstanford at 11:14am 11.11.17
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Having never done this, I am thinking through the implications of marking my jib sheet for a beat so
Tyler Rippel at 10:59am 11.11.17
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I am behind schedule on getting a couple things fixed and covering my boat for winter, but I recentl
Brian D at 10:58am 11.11.17
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In honor of today, I want to thank all the Veterans here on SBO. And also thank their significant ot

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Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
jssailem at 8:35am 03.21.24
What do you think? I think you can stumble along picking up stones to see if there is one that is
Backstay Connection to Mast
jssailem at 8:11am 03.21.24
They criss-cross at the very top, but I'm pretty sure this isn't right. You are correct. Just not
Rode for Desolation Sound
Hello Below at 8:09am 03.21.24
Anchoring in Desolation Sound is no different than anchoring anywhere else. Many of my favourite an
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
dlochner at 8:05am 03.21.24
that was great. Convinced me I don't want to mess with lithium batteries. I think I'll just go to A
Hunter 23.5 in the Florida keys, are we crazy?
JeepN3RD at 8:04am 03.21.24
Just wanted to "WATCH" this thread and ask you / folks responding, when you launch I assume they wil
Hunter Propeller Anode
jssailem at 7:58am 03.21.24
stray current corrosion in marinas being an issue in fresh water. Simple answer is Yes. It can be
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
Ted10028 at 7:58am 03.21.24
The YouTube channel "Emily and Clark's Adventures" has some really good info on lithium batteries a
No core??
dmax at 7:51am 03.21.24
Agree. my previous boat was a 1989 Catalina 30 and I feel my current boat is of equal quality and ha
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
Stu Jackson at 7:50am 03.21.24
I don't think I have the time to try to figure out which Chinese Amazon lithium batteries are good
Newbie question - antifouling compartibility
American_Mainsail at 7:30am 03.21.24
It might be easier to pick the paint you want to use and ask that manufacturer if it will be compat
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
kloudie1 at 7:25am 03.21.24
The YouTube channel "Emily and Clark's Adventures" has some really good info on lithium batteries an
No core??
Arrgh at 7:08am 03.21.24
I have a few stancions to rebed too I think. On the 34 there is wood trim that goes all along the t
Backstay Connection to Mast
G Newboat at 7:08am 03.21.24
Just seems odd they didn't make the backstay connection a centered spot.
Hunter Propeller Anode
dlochner at 6:56am 03.21.24
Is stay current corrosion something that you see commonly in fresh water? I was under the impressio
Rode for Desolation Sound
jssailem at 6:55am 03.21.24
I normally drop in under 30' of water with 110' of rode (chain plus rope) in normal weather and 14
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
Ted10028 at 6:51am 03.21.24
There's a lot of very good info on Lifepo4 batteries in these forums. Do some research and you'l
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
Ward H at 6:45am 03.21.24
There's a lot of very good info on Lifepo4 batteries in these forums. Do some research and you'll
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
dlochner at 6:22am 03.21.24
Offers an 80% Depth of Discharge (DoD). No. As a rule, AGMs are should not be discharged below 50
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30.
Ted10028 at 6:17am 03.21.24
According to others on this website weight is a useful metric to compare batteries to tell true dee
bow stemhead 351
JCSail at 6:15am 03.21.24
Have you looked for a good stainless shop in your area? Might be worth getting a quote on a custom o

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