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322 keel issues Buzzard Sailor at 8:05pm 05.15.17 Bigger Boats 7/1313 Having read on many occasions, previous threads about the 322 and 302 keel issues, I experienced fir
Double checking my retrieval procedure jhogle at 7:46pm 05.15.17 Catalina 22 10/1546 Everything has been going really well with my first boat so far except for taking the boat out of th
Rudder is lower than my keel murrayabbott at 6:25pm 05.15.17 Big Boats 6/1820 Hi. I have a 45DS and the rudder is lower that the keel. I was surprised to see this and am worrie
Freshwater Leak on 45DS murrayabbott at 6:19pm 05.15.17 Big Boats 11/1245 I am hoping that someone else has run into this before, I am at my wits end. Ever since the boat was
Disconnect solar panel while outboard auxiliary is running? Rich Langdon at 4:34pm 05.15.17 Ask All Sailors 3/281 I just purchased a new 30 watt solar panel to replace the old one for my O'day 25. I have a starter
Sailing the columbia river Captaindon1991 at 4:13pm 05.15.17 Ask All Sailors 17/6761 Hello I'm brand new to sailing. Just purchased my first boat macgregor 26d. So I live on the Columbi
Leaks in starboard genoa track area (2) Karcher at 3:24pm 05.15.17 Mid-Size Boats 0/861 This picture is taken from below of a leak in one of the bolts of the starboard genoa track. I am pl
Battery charger Jason F at 2:24pm 05.15.17 Mid-Size Boats 14/1207 Hello, My battery charger died and I'm buying a new one. I have 2 12v batteries in parallel. I need
H27 Jib Sheet Rigging (4) TooCoys at 2:01pm 05.15.17 The Cherubini Hunters 13/2439 Can anyone explain how the sheet rigging for my jib should be set up? Or better, provide pictures?
Hunter 23.5 wiring Bob Fry at 12:06pm 05.15.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/488 So how do I go about pulling new wiring in my 1994 23.5
Shortening Mast - Calculations for Stays Ziggler at 11:45am 05.15.17 Ask All Sailors 21/3664 PROBLEM: 1979 Paceship 23. Irreparably bent mast during haul out. Bought a new-to-me mast. New mast
What size rode? Dusty Mac at 10:44am 05.15.17 Ask All Sailors 9/803 The new boat is a 21 foot sailboat weighing about 4K lbs. laden. Will occasionally overnight in reas
H240 shoot thru hull transducer Drew13440 at 9:11am 05.15.17 Smaller Boats 4/937 Anyone ever successfully install a shoot thru depth finder in a 240? If so, where did you place the
Rookie education CapnGL at 8:36am 05.15.17 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/1371 Don't laugh... Posting for other newbies... So I was advised to sail with one sail to see how the b
EV100 Wheel Pilot Pb2388 at 7:54am 05.15.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/345 Just to let everyone know as there are sceptics out there with regard to the performance capabilitie
Beneteau 361 mast shake bshock at 7:39am 05.15.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/1201 Hi folks, I've just got back from (fine) tuning my mast and putting boom/sails on, so all ready to
Hole in mast base doesn't align with deck plate? Happy Camper at 6:35am 05.15.17 Smaller Boats 32/1942 I am getting ready to launch my 240 for the first time (for me!) Yesterday I stepped the mast and pu
Exterior / Interior Calk Used 423 NYSail at 6:01am 05.15.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/1934 Hello all, Need to redo the calk on my large deck windows in salon and was wondering if anybody knew
AquaSignal Anchor light question DougM at 5:18am 05.15.17 Ask All Sailors 3/386 I just received a new AquaSignal SW34 anchor light to install on my new mast. It arrived as 2 Parts,
McVay Victoria 18 gizmo needed and raft recommendations karena at 7:57pm 05.14.17 Ask All Sailors 7/643 Another question from a newbie Vic owner. What's the name of the gizmo that fits into the mast chan

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Which are the best good old daysailers? shemandr at 6:42pm 11.24.23
Trolling Motor as Auxiliary Will Gilmore at 5:20pm 11.24.23 I wonder, with such light weight motors and their availability with remote control, if mounting them
Trolling Motor as Auxiliary lacoursmarc at 5:13pm 11.24.23 I am also now using my trolling motor on my dinghy with lithium batteries - very light and more cons
Compass plexiglass got blind Viktor Eysselein at 4:25pm 11.24.23 What brand is your compass? What brand is your compass? Suunto F-116, not made anymore! Thanks,
Mounting a motor sbrogden at 4:01pm 11.24.23 Thank you everyone! I have much to look into and expect to have a much easier way to get away from t
CLosed must be postponed. arf145 at 3:26pm 11.24.23 I like this kind of slow build...I'll stay tuned
Mid LiFePO4 Cruisers? Johann at 3:11pm 11.24.23 Sounds like a good way to go. Do you use the 48v for propluson or just house loads? Actually we a
Seeking a precise pattern for a Hunter 260 jib dlochner at 2:50pm 11.24.23 Call the store here at SBO. This is your best bet. I do appreciate the helpful comments, but I
Which are the best good old daysailers? (2) jon hansen at 2:47pm 11.24.23 221588
Seeking a precise pattern for a Hunter 260 jib rgranger at 2:39pm 11.24.23 Call the store here at SBO.
Seeking a precise pattern for a Hunter 260 jib (1) rburt at 2:31pm 11.24.23 I do appreciate the helpful comments, but I think I need to be more clear. I've attached a boat and
Listed Displacement vs. Max Displacement Crazy Dave Condon at 2:30pm 11.24.23 @odlide Take some pictures of the hull and post them here on blisters in a different thread If fou
Single private mooring rentals capta at 2:20pm 11.24.23 My mooring in Tyrrel Bay has (had) three screws and a length of 1"stud link chain. Then 3" polypro a
Which are the best good old daysailers? stickinthemud57 at 2:07pm 11.24.23 I'll throw in a good word for the MacGregor 26S (not to be confused with the X or the M). Pro's -Be
Compass plexiglass got blind Viktor Eysselein at 1:32pm 11.24.23 Is the damage on the outside or inside of the plexiglass cover. Outside of the plaxiglass cover! T
Compass plexiglass got blind Viktor Eysselein at 1:31pm 11.24.23 I have used Meguiar's 67 Marine/RV One Step Compound - Marine and RV Restorer That Removes Heavy Ox
Mid LiFePO4 Cruisers? Hayden Watson at 1:28pm 11.24.23
Listed Displacement vs. Max Displacement odlide at 1:28pm 11.24.23 The trailer you are looking for I would suggest four supports each side regardless of pads or bunk
CLosed must be postponed. dlochner at 12:59pm 11.24.23 Huh?
Seeking a precise pattern for a Hunter 260 jib dlochner at 12:58pm 11.24.23 Do you know who made the original sails, they will have the dimensions and probably replicate them.

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