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Pat at 7:17am 03.20.17
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Since installing an AC under the V-berth our boat sits slightly bow down due to weight distribution.
gettinthere at 6:37am 03.20.17
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Getting ready to wire a new Lofrans Tigress windlass. It is rated to draw 1500w at 12v. My calc says
Ned Ludd at 5:11am 03.20.17
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Hi All, I have been studying to the point of confusion. Here's the story, 1976 boat and the trail
TortugasRoyal at 12:29am 03.20.17
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A gem to camp and day sail out of on Chesapeake bay. https://www.google.com/maps/place/New+Point+RV
TortugasRoyal at 12:25am 03.20.17
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locals know where this these are. please share. Made a map to view the suggestions posted below a
TortugasRoyal at 10:12pm 03.19.17
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Recommendation for foam type and purchase place for interior and v berth foam please. covering alre
wilf at 6:22pm 03.19.17
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Just wondered about the packing nut drip situation on my oday 322, my question is, should it drip wh
rogjack2 at 3:22pm 03.19.17
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Are the nuts on the forward bolts of the bow pulpit of an Oday 23 accessible from underneath or is a
SUSAN LYNCH at 3:03pm 03.19.17
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Does anyone know the size of a zinc for an Oceanis 321? Could be 22/24, 30, 35mms or other.
NiceBeny at 12:54pm 03.19.17
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Hello, I have one and am wondering when are they to be used and not used? foggy conditions?
Astrozombie at 12:32pm 03.19.17
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Currently rebuilding the rudder assembly on my h26, I have the red rubber and everything just need t
Ilanortho at 11:11am 03.19.17
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Hi; Getting ready to attach a new sheet to 120 Genoa. WOuld like to use one continuous line (105')
KZW at 10:07am 03.19.17
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I know this was discussed in the C-310 forum, but I cannot find it. How often should the steering c
capta at 6:38am 03.19.17
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Once again we are in lovely Bequia with all it's charms and it's terrible internet. Not that a good
RWSlater at 6:18am 03.19.17
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I trying to find a stainless shackle that has the screw type pin similar to the one in the picture t
Breezydays at 5:14am 03.19.17
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We are planning to mount a flat LED TV on the saloon bulkhead. Problem is that the forward heads is
freeheelbillie at 6:14pm 03.18.17
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Getting ready to buy an outboard for a Quicksilver 380 (aprox 12' 6") rated for 25hp. Would like to
vetch at 4:06pm 03.18.17
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I'm getting ready to mount a new yamaha 9.9 with forward controls for the throttle and I was wonderi
geoffschultz at 2:28pm 03.18.17
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I'm down in Guatemala putting together a list of repair parts for my boat which was struck by lightn
waterpirate at 11:23am 03.18.17
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134414 After being dry for most of the winter. The early spring jitters drove me to this. A love o

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Question on Changing Keel Wench in the Water
ShawnL at 3:24pm 07.03.24
You can certainly replace the winch while on the water. Just crank the keel down all the way and ke
Curiosity might be making me overthink   (1)
fred1diver at 2:15pm 07.03.24
Ok, so time went by and I did a few things, still a work in progress, I will take pics next time I a
Electrical panel backing board
fred1diver at 2:05pm 07.03.24
As you are designing your panel I just thought I'd share a photo of a section of my panel that I ac
Is my foresail too big?
kappykaplan at 1:15pm 07.03.24
No lofts in your area? I'm sure there are many folks on this forum who can recommend someone. good
Yanmar YSM12 fuel injection pump
mjberns at 12:22pm 07.03.24
Thanks, Charles, good to know. We were able to rebuild the pump and now we're about to replace the v
Yanmar YSM12 fuel injection pump
Charles Erwin at 12:11pm 07.03.24
Don't know if this helps but the high-pressure pump internal components are almost certainly the sam
H33 (2005) bilge pump float switch question
JoeWhite at 12:05pm 07.03.24
A voltmeter is your friend. Do you measure voltage at the wires near the pump?
Alternator wiring question?
BAD ORCA at 12:03pm 07.03.24
Yes, the alternator will sense its output voltage and self-excite just as much as needed to keep th
Seeking Sailboat Recommendations for Lakeside Launch
shemandr at 11:27am 07.03.24
Who owns the property under the jetty? I wouldn't describe a Sunfish as comfortable or stabile.
Looking to upgrade from a C22 to??
Timm R Oday25 at 11:25am 07.03.24
Although it might be hard to argue with the boats already mentioned , I will add one more . The Hut
Alternator wiring question?
Davidasailor26 at 11:07am 07.03.24
Ok, that makes sense. I guess It would need some sort of battery voltage sensing (the alternator)
Alternator wiring question?
Davidasailor26 at 10:05am 07.03.24
I suppose if the start battery is near full it wont take much of a charge so i guess it would make
Running 110V next to 12V while at shore
DArcy at 9:19am 07.03.24
Electricity and plumbing are not my strong suit. Having ripped out miles of poor wiring from my b
1984 Hunter 20 - Restoration Thread
Davidasailor26 at 9:06am 07.03.24
Looks like a great project. I look forward to reading about it!
1984 Catalina 27 Tiller ?
jssailem at 8:24am 07.03.24
:plus: I like @Joe's recommendation. Simple and effective design.
H33 (2005) bilge pump float switch question
jssailem at 8:22am 07.03.24
I tested both switches and they work fine so something's not right with the wiring. The easiest ne
Intermittent non-starting 1990 Catalina 28.
jssailem at 8:13am 07.03.24
Hi KitGriffin. Welcome to the SBO forum and sailing in the Salish Sea. Have you ever jumped in a ca

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