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BwWhisper at 4:59pm 03.16.17
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My 1.5" bilge hose is deteriorated to the point it is broken off 2" long in the bilge area. Anybody
Time 2 Cruise at 12:50pm 03.16.17
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Has anyone had the pleasure to replace the inhaul and outhaul lines on the cited spar? The line just
Craig Cook at 11:09am 03.16.17
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I was reading the commissioning articles in Sail and Cruising World this month and they both reminde
jansan at 9:33am 03.16.17
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Can anyone advise on the size of the pulley (O/Dia, thickness and bore I/Dia ) for the masthead shee
Sefuller at 9:13am 03.16.17
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Looking for 1/2" BLACK 4991 VHB tape for my window replacement project. I have located an Ebay sell
JimHartnett at 8:05am 03.16.17
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There isn't enough room to pull the transmission away from the engine. After about a half inch I hit
Alex111 at 5:52am 03.16.17
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Hi, I just bought a 2006 Hunter 25 without motor, which is the best Shaftt length for Them 20" or 25
SVPardonMyFrench at 11:48pm 03.15.17
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if you are in Seattle or Vancouver, Desolation Sound is a must. Check out this third video of ou
Mark Maulden at 11:11pm 03.15.17
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Do we have one? Couldn't seem to find such with a quick search. A lot of sailors talking of meetin
chemainiac at 6:29pm 03.15.17
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hi folks I cannot remove the screws on my 2006 26m bow sprit stantion base. I have attempted to leve
freeheelbillie at 5:44pm 03.15.17
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Figured I might need the Safe For Work disclaimer. I have a Quicksilver 380, 10' dinghy rated for a
RussC at 4:58pm 03.15.17
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Not mine and I know nothing about it personally. https://oregoncoast.craigslist.org/boa/6042914427.h
PGIJon at 2:02pm 03.15.17
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Well the Progressive Insurance rep was here and they are going to pay for a new furler. My question
JamesG161 at 8:53am 03.15.17
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I got these .... COURTESY OF SOLDBOATS.COM I thought they would be of general interest. Where is th
rpludwig at 1:16am 03.15.17
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in case you're not on Stingy's mailing list, he just posted: Stingy Deals West Marine has their Spr
Ned Ludd at 8:12pm 03.14.17
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I got tired of the Davis plastic masthead fly's and just got a SeaLux solid SS unit for only a few b
rfrye1 at 6:34pm 03.14.17
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I am finally getting around to replacing the huge pain in the neck one-piece OEM boarding ladder wit
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As promised some photos of my leaking chain plate. It was the forward lower port side chain plate. I
Sambo420 at 5:35pm 03.14.17
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Hello all! I am looking into my 3rd sailboat (first two being Cal 20 ' 29) in a Coronado 25. She is
Captn Scotty at 4:33pm 03.14.17
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134258 134257 It would seem that the cold weather has frozen the water trapped in my rudder and caus

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Selecting window tint
Not Too Shabby at 10:57am 06.02.24
Good points by all. I'm likely going to proceed with the SunTek Symphony DS 15 with 54% reflectivity
Catalina 22 mk-2 1996 is there wiring in the hull near the mast?
scouper at 10:00am 06.02.24
Thanks for the tips! Solved it. Actually, my hole is in the right place, and no, there is no wiring
Propeller shaft length 376/380/386
jssailem at 9:48am 06.02.24
I suppose in the construction process, the engine is positioned as a function of the shaft length.
NYC to Milwaukee on a 42' sailboat: how long?
xavpil at 9:45am 06.02.24
you want more information let me know and I can tell you various places we've stopped along the way
Selecting window tint
jssailem at 9:43am 06.02.24
sun glare Isn't that why one wears polarized dark glasses? What about those mirrored RayBans that
NYC to Milwaukee on a 42' sailboat: how long?
xavpil at 9:39am 06.02.24
The time line depends on how much time you are willing to spend each day out on the water. I Abo
Selecting window tint
Davidasailor26 at 9:05am 06.02.24
in your case such a law would be frivolous as the port lights in question have no effect on safe na
Fuel tank sender gasket
RitSim at 8:50am 06.02.24
pm me for info
Replacement compass
Arnie53 at 8:41am 06.02.24
Ok. Should have checked spelling. The company is Plastimo. You can download a printable template to
Replacement compass
Arnie53 at 8:37am 06.02.24
The Plastio Mini-Contest is a good replacement. Installation only required cutting a small notch at
Selecting window tint
dlochner at 8:32am 06.02.24
Because someone implies it is does not mean it is so. It is impossible to prove the negative, in thi
Precision 23 Centerboard Line Breaking
jssailem at 8:16am 06.02.24
Welcome to SBO Forum. Line breaking is not unusual. It would be a bit of a pain every year. Some ow
Catalina 22 mk-2 1996 is there wiring in the hull near the mast?
Crazy Dave Condon at 7:57am 06.02.24
As a Catalina dealer years ago, the mast light wires exited the mast above the mast stem mast foot a
universal M18 3 point front mount bracket
jssailem at 7:49am 06.02.24
I agree. Yes, I would support the engine as you lift it. I used wood blocks and wedges when I lifte
Selecting window tint
Not Too Shabby at 7:46am 06.02.24
Admittedly, I haven't read any such laws from the source but my web search came up with various comm
Chain plates Hunter 49
artboas at 7:44am 06.02.24
Wow. Thanks for the images. One never knows till the hidden is exposed. Your rub rail will need a
Yanmar 3GM30F exhaust water temp
kloudie1 at 7:03am 06.02.24
Exhausted water temperature is highly dependent on engine load.. The thermostat will hold the engine
Yanmar 3GM30F exhaust water temp
JoeWhite at 6:47am 06.02.24
What temperature was the exhaust water? Considering that the engine is in the open it runs cool. It
universal M18 3 point front mount bracket
adamv at 6:32am 06.02.24
How old is your boat? Your just getting around to needing a replacement. There were 1000 Newport 2
Chain plates Hunter 49
jssailem at 6:23am 06.02.24
Wow. Thanks for the images. One never knows till the hidden is exposed. Your rub rail will need a

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