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Partnership Bigfish at 4:37pm 03.29.17 Mid-Size Boats 14/1401 Surprisingly since retirement two years ago my wife and I sail less than when I was working mostly d
Time and Cost for converting dual 12v house bank to 4 6v's? MitchM at 4:04pm 03.29.17 Ask All Sailors 20/2131 can those who have done this project give me an idea of what the time involved and c
Repainting Cal 21 rcw4 at 11:50am 03.29.17 Ask All Sailors 27/2154 First Post! Hello, relatively new to sailing and boat repair but I am thinking of repainting my 1971
Looking for any info! (1) soggysocks at 11:42am 03.29.17 Columbia 0/1031 Hello, Please help me if you can - I own a 48-50' International Offshore manufactured in 1981 in San
Sigma Diesel Marine Generator Nodak7 at 10:56am 03.29.17 Big Boats 3/633 I was at the Miami Boat Show and found a both there that was selling Sigma Powers Inc. Marine Diesel
Halyard rope sizes zached1 at 10:18am 03.29.17 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1100 I am going to change out my halyards. After reading what Ed posted sometime ago, I would like to go
Will this head sail work on my Hunter 30? TheIrishman at 8:08am 03.29.17 Ask All Sailors 6/1009 Noob here. Had a nasty tear in in our furling 135 genoa. Had it repaired, but it needs to go. Found
You know it's spring when... Ned Ludd at 7:55am 03.29.17 Ask All Sailors 48/2299 You take acetone into the shower to get epoxy out of your hair.
Knife lehighsail at 5:49am 03.29.17 Ask All Sailors 74/4983 Just was reading an article from Active Captain about lobster pots and the problem with the lines an
Preparation for bottom paint Douginmd at 5:43am 03.29.17 Reliance 4/21108 I have finished the sanding of my O'day's bottom and wondered what you all recommend prior to re-pai
Anchor Watch Software Nodak7 at 2:45am 03.29.17 Big Boats 52/4254 Just curious if anyone has any thoughts regarding what they use for Anchor watch software? I primari
Anchoring Issue Strategies Nodak7 at 2:31am 03.29.17 Big Boats 21/1111 Ok I am certain that this has been covered previously but I will ask again. I have been fortunate an
Repairing reefing system on Vision 32 Thad at 11:47pm 03.28.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/2258 I recently purchased a 1990 Hunter Vision 32. The owner removed a reef during sea trial and wasn't s
Another Leaking Pump .... rardiH36 at 8:43pm 03.28.17 The Cherubini Hunters 11/1124 The repair to my 2QM20 engine integral anti-freeze coolant pump leak that I queried the forum about
1989 Pearson 27 steering pedestal disconnected from rudder josephporcelli at 6:04pm 03.28.17 Pearson 7/1586 Hi folks, I just picked up a 1989 Pearson 27. Two weeks ago before we sailed the vessel home, a won
Salt water foot pump Slipin Away at 2:41pm 03.28.17 Big Boats 2/712 Has anyone installed a salt water foot pump for the galley sink on a Hunter 45cc?
H31 cabin sole finish Reg M at 5:22am 03.28.17 Mid-Size Boats 6/833 Does anyone know what Hunter used as a finish on the H31 cabin sole? I am planning to replace just t
Catalina Yachts group Change- 315 joining the 310 Alansails at 4:57am 03.28.17 Catalina 310 2/879 Catalina Yachts has made a decision to add the Catalina 315 to the 310 IA, This has been an ongoing
Finally put something back: (1) pclarksurf at 8:31pm 03.27.17 Catalina 22 13/737 134727 ok it's only a test fit of the trim but I got a decent pic of the namesake on board. And she
Alden 44 (1) BerkeleyChris at 7:45pm 03.27.17 Alden General Chat 23/19511 This is my 1978 Alden 44, Puffin, anchored off Tiburon Ca. Are there any Alden 44 sailors lurking

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Where to look for a raw water leak. Howard Miller at 6:30am 11.13.23 The leak is coming from the raw water system downstream of the impeller. I'm hoping someone is famil
Wood stains & sealers kloudie1 at 6:15am 11.13.23 I am a fan of the Cetol products for outside wood. It is the only thing that lasts for more than one
Where to look for a raw water leak. Don S/V ILLusion at 5:59am 11.13.23 The water was running down the port side and passing through all the limber holes to the bilge. f
Trolling Motor as Auxiliary Crazy Dave Condon at 5:17am 11.13.23 @Tater Do you have the centerboard down? If no, do so. If you have a wind cross beam, then yo
2008 Beneteau 40 vs Beneteau Oceanis 40? Is there a difference? jssailem at 5:13am 11.13.23 Hi Mark. Welcome to SBO. Wiki has a section on variants about the boats. They are very similar. htt
Wood stains & sealers jssailem at 5:04am 11.13.23 Welcome to SBO. I have been using Total Boat varnishes. With the boat out in the elements 24/7 they
Pearson electra? SailingLoto at 5:00am 11.13.23 Could be a Kenner Kittiwake aka Southcoast 24. I think you may be on to something with the kittiwa
1984 c25 sits bow down SailingLoto at 4:53am 11.13.23 My first thought is saturated foam under the V-berth. Since your boat is This may also have an ef
Pearson electra? Alec at 4:51am 11.13.23 Help me ID this old sailboat please. Could be a Kenner Kittiwake aka Southcoast 24.
1984 c25 sits bow down (2) dlochner at 4:40am 11.13.23 Speaking of science, remember leverage. The further the weight is from the center of gravity the mor
CALLING ON ANYONE WHO HAS A UNIVERSAL 5416 Kermit at 4:36am 11.13.23
1984 c25 sits bow down sailme88 at 4:25am 11.13.23 Time for science.. If you can counterweight the boat to an even keel, that will give you the best st
1984 c25 sits bow down Will Gilmore at 4:11am 11.13.23 My first thought is saturated foam under the V-berth. Since your boat is . However, I wouldn't exp
1984 c25 sits bow down SailingLoto at 3:15am 11.13.23 It would be interesting to put a 4' level running fore / aft on the cabin sole to see if there is
Pearson electra? SailingLoto at 3:09am 11.13.23 Not to be overly blunt, but you trespassed to leave a note on the boat, but couldn't knock on the d
2008 Beneteau 40 vs Beneteau Oceanis 40? Is there a difference? Davidasailor26 at 2:27am 11.13.23
Pearson electra? dLj at 12:19am 11.13.23 It's at a private residence. Not to be overly blunt, but you trespassed to leave a note on the boa
CALLING ON ANYONE WHO HAS A UNIVERSAL 5416 (1) Ralph Johnstone at 7:51pm 11.12.23 I believe they have transformed into : https://toadmarinesupply.com The warts, you know.
Replacing standing rigging Project_Mayhem at 6:28pm 11.12.23 Catalina Direct has new standing rigging for the tall rig for less than $1200. Since your in SF, let
Oday 25 cabin roof Project_Mayhem at 6:21pm 11.12.23 I can confirm with confidence that it is plywood under the mast from the factory. I just rebuilt my

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