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Outboard mount, and centerboard question Carter Mac 26 at 2:42pm 10.18.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/790 1993 Mac 26S. I just bought a new Yamaha 8 hp and the dealer said I should through-bolt the mount.
Possible Hunter 23.5 Purches MaryEllaRose at 2:40pm 10.18.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/442 I'm considering purchasing a 1994 Hunter 23.5 from another sailor at the marina where we keep our Ca
Wind system to add to existing system cramina at 2:31pm 10.18.16 Ask All Sailors 2/258 I have a Raymarine ST40 depth instrument, a Raymarine ST40 speed instrument and a e7 multifunction d
Sabot - Good dinghy for middle-aged man and his dog? pkpdjh at 2:18pm 10.18.16 Ask All Sailors 13/3895 I already have a C14.2 for dinghy racing and going out with friends. But, what I really want is a s
Upgrading Autohelm Raymarine. Anybodyelse been through this (5) FlynBryn at 12:35pm 10.18.16 Big Boats 2/816 Hello, this should be pretty simple. I'm hoping someone has gone this same exact upgrade and can hel
North Channel, Georgian Bay freeheelbillie at 11:58am 10.18.16 Destinations 5/2303 Talk to me about your favorite spot(s) Planning a trip for 2017 season
Replacing Electrical Panel Switch kiteflyer at 11:43am 10.18.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/542 I'm going to replace my steaming light with a two-way LED steaming/deck light combo. Any ideas on w
For those with white Kiwigrip..... kito at 10:21am 10.18.16 Ask All Sailors 13/7001 Just wondering if it's a pain to keep clean. I have a gallon of white that I was going to mix with a
Oceanis 311 Owners on Facebook! MikeKobernus at 10:52pm 10.17.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 12/869 New Facebook Group for Oceanis 311 owners. Come one, come all. If you have a B311, or you are think
Hunter 23 rigging Rcarbo at 9:20pm 10.17.16 Smaller Boats 8/788 New owner of Hunter 23 needs advice on best way to rig outhaul, down haul, and topping lift.
Too Much Battery Weight in old icebox location? 1983 H34 (1) H3newdog at 8:04pm 10.17.16 Big Boats 5/479 I'm planning on locating 2 - GC2 batteries with space for an additional two in the area where I remo
Autohelm 7000 goes to "standby" about every 9 or 10 minutes Rosetta Stone10263 at 8:02pm 10.17.16 Ask All Sailors 9/747 I'm a new owner of 1996 Beneteau 440. It has an Autohelm 7001. The first sail aboard was about 85
Fuel tank replacement chuck stas at 7:30pm 10.17.16 Ask An Oday Owner 9/712 Any one have a spot to purchase a new fuel tank for a 1983 Oday 30' its an 18 gal tank. Filters keep
Winter boat cover - oval "pool tarp" vs rectangular? Chris & Lenore at 3:44pm 10.17.16 Ask All Sailors 23/3627 I was going to purchase my usual 30 X 40 foot tarp but heard that some people use oval pool tarps in
neutral or not? pmac at 3:30pm 10.17.16 Ask All Sailors 10/663 As owner of a1985 Catalina 27, my wife asked yesterday while sailing, "Should the inboards transmiss
Blister repairs in Ottawa/Toronto area Tim22 at 3:13pm 10.17.16 Ask All Sailors 5/858 The boat was hauled on Saturday and I see a number of blisters on the bottom. I would like to get t
Trolling Motor Mount PropellerHead at 1:48pm 10.17.16 Smaller Boats 12/1016 While I'm happy with the performance of the 86lb thrust trolling motor I'm using, I find that I have
when to replace the rigging cables nmenkes at 1:20pm 10.17.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 19/1789 I own a Hunter 45 Passage 12 years old. when is the time to replace the rigging SS cables? I heard t
Slogging out of the bay Jackdaw at 12:54pm 10.17.16 Racing 3/802 Last weekend we had an around-the-lake Commodore Cup race. The start was straight into the teeth of
Ghunkholling Tips and Tidbits rgranger at 12:20pm 10.17.16 Trailer Sailors 22/2558 For all of us who have to put our boats away for the winter... I thought it might be nice to share s

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Packing Gland Question / 1980 Hunter 33 Matt DV at 8:38am 05.02.23 3/16 is the recommend size! 1/4 can be fit but as you already found out you cannot put 3 pieces.
My 1980 Hunter 22, A Restoration Secondwind2008 at 8:38am 05.02.23 Absolutely fantastic . Thanks for sharing.. Some days a few of us need a little motivation... Than
Packing Gland Question / 1980 Hunter 33 Matt DV at 8:37am 05.02.23 Yes. Watch the water drip. If you got all of the old packing out it is recommended that your put 3
DO YOU KNOW YOUR BOAT? dLj at 8:22am 05.02.23
My 1980 Hunter 22, A Restoration (10) Secondwind2008 at 8:06am 05.02.23 215211215212215213215213215214215215215216215217215218215219215223
My 1980 Hunter 22, A Restoration Timm R Oday25 at 8:04am 05.02.23 Absolutely fantastic . Thanks for sharing.. Some days a few of us need a little motivation...
3 Blade Prop Swap? jviss at 8:03am 05.02.23 My advice is to not change anything that works until you have a year of use under your belt.
3 Blade Prop Swap? dmax at 8:01am 05.02.23 The 3 blade prop will improve your power significantly - I had a C-30 with a 3-blade prop and it mot
3 Blade Prop Swap? (3) jssailem at 7:57am 05.02.23 Lets start out with a Welcome to the SBO Forum. Congrats on your new to you boat and the adventures
DO YOU KNOW YOUR BOAT? Mark Maulden at 7:43am 05.02.23 Assuming it will fit where needed. And you will not let it slip out of your hand dropping into an
Fortress anchor tfox2069 at 7:38am 05.02.23 I'll be surprised if there's not a vigorous debate on the "right" or "best" anchor. Told ya :)
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Mark Maulden at 7:36am 05.02.23 Throw a tablespoon of oil into each cylinder then replace injectors and try to start.
DO YOU KNOW YOUR BOAT? jssailem at 7:35am 05.02.23 Assuming it will fit where needed. And you will not let it slip out of your hand dropping into an
Mast raising ideas... JBP-PA at 7:33am 05.02.23 Once you have a modicum of lift underway-- the side tension of the stays keeps the mast completely
Packing Gland Question / 1980 Hunter 33 jssailem at 7:32am 05.02.23 Should I be using the 3/16 Packing. Yes. Watch the water drip. If you got all of the old packing o
DO YOU KNOW YOUR BOAT? dLj at 7:22am 05.02.23 Much as I would like to minimize projects, I keep poking around in just about every nook and cranny
Sailing Movies? JBP-PA at 7:14am 05.02.23 I'm too lazy! Ha, ha. Plus, since my move, I'm not even sure where the DVD player is. So, it's a
DO YOU KNOW YOUR BOAT? Mark Maulden at 7:12am 05.02.23 Cell phones cameras are good for inspection. A lot better resolution and stronger light with the fla
DO YOU KNOW YOUR BOAT? jviss at 7:08am 05.02.23 Much as I would like to minimize projects, I keep poking around in just about every nook and cranny
Not to complain about weather forecasting certainty (1) jssailem at 7:08am 05.02.23 rule generated by and subject to the whims of the Pacific Ocean Sometimes the simple is beneficial

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