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Head toilet bowl won't stay dry: Catalina 30 Steve Jefferies at 10:48am 08.26.17 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/2838 This is a new problem that just started after a marine surveyor checked our 1985 Catalina 30. Not su
Nothing beats actual sailing...but a couple projects finished feels pretty good Megaro76 at 10:38am 08.26.17 Catalina 22 10/1131 Wanted to share a couple projects I got done on my Catalina the past two weekends First, a one man m
Harvey Roll Call Sailm8 at 9:45am 08.26.17 Ask All Sailors 23/1778 As a survivor of Charley in '04 please check in with how you are doing? The forum has been very qui
Sirius Labels Sirius Pete at 9:37am 08.26.17 Sirius 21/22 6/2236 Hello, We recently purchased a Sirius 21 and would like to replace the side make/model labels. Does
Wing Keel Trailer Support stonybrookpictures at 9:15am 08.26.17 Catalina 22 8/1900 I have done a bunch of work on the rusty trailer that came with my boat. The keel support Seems like
Un-grounding.... Warren Milberg at 8:48am 08.26.17 Ask All Sailors 23/2925 Wait for it.... 1396559720397543
bronze hose barb p.david at 7:18am 08.26.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/1162 My hose barb for raw water ball valve is brass. It corroded and I am looking to replace this with a
Handholds on Hunter 216 Captain Paul at 6:52am 08.26.17 Smaller Boats 9/639 The cockpit handholds on my 2008 Hunter 216 are turning yellow and cracking at the corners. I havin
Battery Switch Use 1/2/Both? Tim Mills at 5:55pm 08.25.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 18/6060 I have read some on this topic in the forum and still have a question regarding advice on how to use
Yanmar 3GM30F Wire Connector (6) sailcapt340 at 1:47pm 08.25.17 Big Boats 12/4938 After replacing the Yanmar starter button on my 2000 340 because of intermittent starting issues I f
O'Day Sprite Mainsail geo fish at 12:23pm 08.25.17 Day Sailers 0/678 I am looking for a mainsail (or two) for a O'Day Sprite. I grew up sailing one on Cape Cod Bay in t
Bronze Prop 12x6 RH, 7/8" shaft (1) Rich Stidger at 12:14pm 08.25.17 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 3/1934 This is the original prop on my Morgan 30 with a Atomic 4. 12" diameter, 6" pitch, mounts on a 7/8"
ODAY 23 ADJUSTING TRAILER FOR THIS BOAT gjaffess at 11:07am 08.25.17 Ask An Oday Owner 3/740 I BOUGHT A TRAILER FOR MY ODAY 23. I NEED SOME HELP FROM ANYONE WHO HAS AN ODAY 23 ON A TRAILER. I
Sail question Ken Cross at 9:49am 08.25.17 Ask All Sailors 13/881 Crusers Hunter 30, thinking of new sails. What benefit/compromise (other than UV protection and appe
Considering changing from a Westerbeke 21 to a W27 SailorRory at 8:55am 08.25.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/342 My poor engine has finally decided to give up the ghost. I came across a rebuilt W27, it is 7 inche
hurricane harvey blunt at 12:36am 08.25.17 The Cherubini Hunters 11/1337 well everyone keep your thoughts and prayers coming on us souls down here on the texas coast.doubled
Yanmar YSB12 not starting (4) ripperbone at 9:56pm 08.24.17 Engines and Propulsion 12/6266 I'm not a diesel engine expert at all and I'm having an issue with getting the engine started since
Wanted seadaddler at 7:45pm 08.24.17 Ask All Sailors 1/389 looking for a Raymarine C-80 or C-120 Nick
anyone know where I can find a mast for 21ft Venture airplayn at 7:32pm 08.24.17 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/685 need replacement mast for a 21 Venture, thanks
Yanmar 4JH3 Raw Water Pump Impeller Sjorskye at 7:16pm 08.24.17 Big Boats 13/3949 Has anyone else used the relocation kit by to relocate their raw-water pump? My daughter's boat req

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Looking for ideas on galley remodel (4) UpperPintle at 7:01pm 05.04.24 I remodeled the galley and tried to get corian, but couldn't get anyone to do the job and couldn't s
Roller Furling system Recs Sanfelice at 6:51pm 05.04.24 Another option is the Alado system which has had good reviews. This site will show installation. ht
Window unit AC install heritage at 5:02pm 05.04.24 Even if one could provide good exhaust venting, the thought of having an ac unit at the top of the e
Rub rail colin59 at 5:01pm 05.04.24 Thanks Jim whats the best way to clean and preserve it? thanks Colin
How worried should I be? Sailor Sue at 5:00pm 05.04.24 Aside from the mast becoming bent.... Is the mast actually bent, or are you concerned that it migh
Wood Refinishing pgandw at 4:18pm 05.04.24 Most Mariners came with (or have made) mast supports that fit on the rudder gudgeons and the mast ta
Best way to transport first boat? Advice Requested JBP-PA at 4:15pm 05.04.24 The trailer looks to be in good shape. Have a good look at the tires and decide if you want to repl
Air Cooled vs Water Cooled 3.5 HP Outboards pgandw at 3:57pm 05.04.24 Consider going electric. 3hp equivalent models available from several manufacturers. Has a reverse
How worried should I be? shemandr at 3:50pm 05.04.24 Thanks, again, to that expert marina staff! I'll add that to a pretty long list of F*Ups by untra
Hunter Passage 42 forward head seawater hose clogged Terry Cox at 3:30pm 05.04.24 I'm guessing your toilets are 37010, cuz almost all of Jabsco's later macerating toilets use remote
How worried should I be? dlochner at 3:03pm 05.04.24 Sorry to hear about the accident. The first thing you should do is use the jib halyard as a tempora
Rub rail JamesG161 at 2:26pm 05.04.24 rubber or vinyl It is EDPM Rubber compounded or mixed with Flexible Vinyl. Jim...
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Best way to transport first boat? Advice Requested jssailem at 12:54pm 05.04.24 Congrats on your new boat. Welcome to the SBO forum. @Siamese has identified the way to make your t
Air Cooled vs Water Cooled 3.5 HP Outboards Rick D at 12:51pm 05.04.24 I saw one of the harbor employees in Catalina Island had one of these. Like he said: "I can buy one
Locking yourself from the inside (2) Rick D at 12:42pm 05.04.24 224574224573224574
Hunter Passage 42 forward head seawater hose clogged Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 12:26pm 05.04.24 Good morning, Peggie. Like most all P42s, Hunter built them using Jabsco electric macerator pumps t
Wood Refinishing hornjb at 12:24pm 05.04.24 Thank you for the information. I will look at that brand as well. Cheers, Jim
Locking yourself from the inside JamesG161 at 12:06pm 05.04.24 What do you recommend ? 1) An alarm on entry and Cell phone 911 2) Alternate Escape Hatch if you

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