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Annapolis, Back Creek Ron20324 at 9:19am 09.20.17 Destinations 0/903 If you are coming to Annapolis for the boat shows, be advised of this hidden hazard. From active Cap
Impeller and other parts for 1GM Kommy000 at 9:07am 09.20.17 The Cherubini Hunters 5/757 Sorry if this is stupid question. Is there a place that anyone can recommend to order something simp
Are All Emergency Tillers Essentially Useless? jviss at 8:31am 09.20.17 Ask All Sailors 39/5247 My T3800 has an e-tiller. There's a plate that unscrews right over teh rudder post, in the center o
O'Day 34 Stern Rail damaged by Hurrica Irma (1) tyleroday at 6:48am 09.20.17 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1091 http://junglepirate.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Irma-damage.jpg Some pictures from Irma's wrath
CD Ullman Mainsail & Genoa LakeShark at 6:24am 09.20.17 Catalina 22 15/1990 Just a couple of quick questions for the group. I am considering replacing sails while CD is having
Tiller large sailboats? JRT at 5:30am 09.20.17 Ask All Sailors 41/8387 Really love the simple easy systems of my O'Day 25 but would be interested in a larger cockpit and c
Replace Window on a Catalina 22 catalanc at 5:11am 09.20.17 Catalina 22 2/1969 Anyone have advice on replacing a window on a catalina 22 mk II? I was knocked down last season and
Catalina 22: Tuning the Rig Leeward Rail at 4:46am 09.20.17 Catalina 22 4/8817 The question of how to tune the rig of a C22 comes up occasionally, so I have decided to compile all
Extendable Tongue Trailer/Launching Trent Lindsey at 12:13am 09.20.17 Catalina 22 15/3284 Hello! I recently purchased a 1978 Catalina 22 swing keel. I have launched it once at a local lake
Looking for info for 1971 Cal 25 Nick B W at 9:34pm 09.19.17 Ask All Sailors 3/426 I am new to owning a Sailboat. I purchased an old 1971 Cal 25, and I'm simply looking for info on i
Hunter 36 - Wheel Cover Repair - Recommended Thread? Reverie2016 at 8:33pm 09.19.17 Big Boats 11/1809 Hi! We have a 2008 hunter 36...the wheel is suede with machine stitching holding it together. The c
HUNTER 23 Replacing Jib Winches (6) drewsyntax at 8:22pm 09.19.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1700 Hi All - New to the forum! My boat is a Hunter 23 1986. I've already repainted the full deck as wel
C250 Water Ballast Issues Brady Sullivan at 7:13pm 09.19.17 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/2421 Hello Sailors! I am a former Catalina 25 owner. Looking at the Catalina 250 WB models. Several owner
When not to use the boom vang? jimshipsky at 5:38pm 09.19.17 Ask All Sailors 43/16233 I recently installed a boom vang on my Cal 21. I understand its importance sailing on a run, to keep
Hunkering down with Maria on St. Croix NotCook at 4:55pm 09.19.17 Ask All Sailors 26/2973 Ok, so we've done everything we can do to secure the vessel on St. Croix for whatever Maria brings.
Boat Identification (1) tonyf1 at 3:29pm 09.19.17 Ask All Sailors 5/522 I have just been given a 21ft sailboat. It has no identification. Does anyone recognize this sail em
Newport Boat Show Rick486 at 2:59pm 09.19.17 Sails Call Lounge 1/498 Well, we went over last Friday and had no problem finding a parking space right opposite the main ga
synt tek molds for Beneteau 375 hydalgo at 2:51pm 09.19.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/459 anyone?
Maxwell VC500 lubrication? AlexC at 2:35pm 09.19.17 Ask All Sailors 1/411 I have a Catalina 320 with the factory-installed Maxwell VC500 anchor windless. I've never lubricat
Low maintenance exterior trim (8) kbgunn at 1:54pm 09.19.17 Catalina 22 20/4895 Hi All, I've been lurking for a few months now and absorbing the wealth of knowledge in the forums.

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Sailing a Beneteau 35.1 with lifting keel raised weihenstephan at 7:23am 06.18.24 Hopefully soon. Haven't pulled the trigger quite yet and deciding between the 35.1 w/ lifting keel
Catalina 22 MKII interior ceiling crack dlochner at 7:15am 06.18.24 Another question, in front of the table there is a hatch, but it has been glued to the floor. You c
New Catalina 22 Owner Questions FLJim at 7:13am 06.18.24 Thanks for the feedback and ideas. I'm familiar with the plastic ammo boxes and that's a great idea
Catalina 22 MKII interior ceiling crack (3) ThomNL at 7:07am 06.18.24 Welcome to the SBO forum. Congratulations on your new to you boat. Your choice of the Catalina 22
Reconditioning circuit breakers Scott T-Bird at 7:00am 06.18.24 Look'n like I'll be biting the bullet... Thanks all. Dan That is a very worthwhile upgrade. I wou
Water Pump Impellor Sdiring at 6:59am 06.18.24 Thank you everyone for the advice.
Salvaging Sunken Boat dLj at 6:55am 06.18.24 Raising boats is kind of an art. Using bladders is the current method used by pros, but you'll be ha
New owner Hunter 240 WB owners rgranger at 6:54am 06.18.24 Thanks for the replies. I really like the tutorial above. Having the plastic sheet taped on to hold
Salvaging Sunken Boat rgranger at 6:50am 06.18.24 According to sailboatdata.com, the Bristol 24 has a displacement just shy of 6K lb. On this forum
New owner Hunter 240 WB owners SteveHughessails at 6:48am 06.18.24 Thanks for the replies. I really like the tutorial above. Having the plastic sheet taped on to hold
Sailing a Beneteau 35.1 with lifting keel raised (2) jssailem at 6:32am 06.18.24 Welcome to SBO. Congratulations on Beneteau 35.1. The question about stability and righting moment
Battens Ward H at 6:26am 06.18.24 In the boom was my first thought but not really feasible on a C30 as the boom end caps are sealed.
Catalina 22 MKII interior ceiling crack jssailem at 6:09am 06.18.24 Welcome to the SBO forum. Congratulations on your new to you boat. Your choice of the Catalina 22 i
Engine Overheating SV Watercolor at 5:46am 06.18.24 Hi All - the 2GM has ~.75 gal of coolant total. I think the HE itself will hold much less - maybe a
Hatch Replacement - 2004 Hunter 31 - lots of questions and help needed isaksp00 at 5:46am 06.18.24 I'd use epoxy with some thickening agent, probably the stronger type for structural strength as oppo
New owner Hunter 240 WB owners isaksp00 at 5:39am 06.18.24 Search for some good internet info on laying up glass. If I recall it is recommended to add the laye
Hatch Replacement - 2004 Hunter 31 - lots of questions and help needed jssailem at 5:38am 06.18.24 Epoxy resin would be my choice. Then a coat of gelcoat to protect the resin. Once surface is smooth
Salvaging Sunken Boat Dave at 5:12am 06.18.24 Re : It is just one of many sad stories about old boats and folks looking for a place to live. Th
Salvaging Sunken Boat garymalmgren at 5:00am 06.18.24 Re : It is just one of many sad stories about old boats and folks looking for a place to live. The
Battens dlochner at 4:33am 06.18.24 Where is a good place to store battens when not in use? Are there any clever ways to store them bel

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