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Pedestal mounted engine controls Jesse21835 at 8:09am 03.06.17 Smaller Boats 7/1235 Ordered new 260 in 2001 from dealer in West Texas (Now deceased) with several options including Edso
37C Windlass Ventuse at 7:29am 03.06.17 The Cherubini Hunters 12/2556 Hi guys, I have been slowly upgrading my '81 37c while also enjoying sailing it each season. This ye
Mac Motor Mount Replace tj15830 at 7:10am 03.06.17 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/884 I have Mac 25 '86 and I need to replace the Motor Mount. Do I have to cut open the fiberglass? Is th
ACP bottom anti fouling paint suggested Crazy Dave Condon at 6:52am 03.06.17 Smaller Boats 2/398 I was asked which anti fouling paint to use on ACP built boats. Sorry folks but it has been a while
How can interrupted charger equalize? Skipper at 6:43am 03.06.17 Ask All Sailors 5/487 When I turn on the charger breaker, the charger starts its routine beginning with bulk charge. Side
Opinions on a solar array (1) Gene Neill at 5:17am 03.06.17 Ask All Sailors 19/2076 I'm thinking about copying this Albin Vega's solar arrangement (minus the loose panel bungeed to the
Looking for Recommendations for A/C Cajun Rory at 7:18pm 03.05.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/832 Looking for recommendations for installation of Air Conditioning unit on a Hunter 32 Vision. Recomm
Port and Starboard Side Windows Cajun Rory at 7:15pm 03.05.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/1395 Looking for recommendations on replacements for Port and Starboard side windows on a Hunter Vision 3
Rid-X in holding tank Ilanortho at 6:24pm 03.05.17 Ask All Sailors 9/3083 Hi; At the local big box store today; anybody ever use Rid-X in their holding tank? Thanks. Ilan
Bowsprit for Catalina 25 Rick Uliano at 5:03pm 03.05.17 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/2193 Has anyone added a bowsprit to a Catalina 25? I am going to get a new spinnaker and want to improv
Pictures of your bilge covers - Hunter 27! (1) TooCoys at 4:41pm 03.05.17 The Cherubini Hunters 8/2377 The bilge covers on my 1981 Hunter 27 were replaced by a previous owners son. They are "ok", but don
O'day 222 LED lights Nearside at 3:44pm 03.05.17 Day Sailers 3/1681 Just converted all my lights to LED. It took a bit of research and I thought maybe I could save some
Bottom and zinc inspection Full Circle 473 at 3:14pm 03.05.17 Pacific North West Cruisers 21/2656 How often do you inspect you zincs and bottom paint, and how often do you clean the hull? When we w
Battery Exploded Full Circle 473 at 3:04pm 03.05.17 Ask All Sailors 11/1219 One of the house batteries exploded. Would like some advice as to what I can check before I replace
Restore a "free"...Quicksilver Dinghy freeheelbillie at 1:56pm 03.05.17 Ask All Sailors 2/653 I know there's no such thing as a free boat...but when I went to look at this https://detroit.craigs
I need two spreaders for my newly acquired 19.2 Oday ranman at 9:41am 03.05.17 Ask An Oday Owner 3/637 Can anyone help me find some? ran2man@earthlink.net Or text (850) 685-1934
Harpswell ME to Cape Cod Canal Bob S at 7:06am 03.05.17 Destinations 8/1787 How long time wise do you think it would take to sail form Cape Cod Canal to Harpswell ME. would hea
I'm the owner of a Beneteau 393 2004 (since 1 year) I noticied that, at anchor, in calm water, this Cado at 6:56am 03.05.17 Ask All Sailors 14/4422 I'm the owner of a Beneteau 393 2004 (since 1 year) I noticied that, at anchor, in calm water, this
Inverter install tutorial? Rodd at 6:54am 03.05.17 Musings With Maine Sail 9/3396 Maine: Still wondering if you might be getting around to a tutorial on proper install practices for
Injector fuel pump assembly peterbud at 4:38am 03.05.17 Parts Search 1/674 I am looking for a complete fuel pump assembly for a universal M320 diesel. If anyone has pulled an

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Potential issues when buying a 1989 hunter 33.5 and questions to ask? jssailem at 8:59am 06.04.24 Well Hello Johnny. Welcome to SBO Nervousness is normal when stepping into the unknown. The Hunter
Got a great grill? dmax at 8:10am 06.04.24 I gave up trying to keep my Magma gas grill working and now just use it as a charcoal grill - much s
Dining light over Catalina 32 cockpit. Scott T-Bird at 8:05am 06.04.24 May be too late, but I bought 2 of these and don't regret it. They are a great addition anywhere on
Replacing exhaust hose Sutric at 7:10am 06.04.24 I merely meant, instead of coming in from the side through the vertical bulkhead on the aft of the
Overtrimmed jib prevent pointing? danstanford at 6:50am 06.04.24 Have you discussed with your North sailkmaker? Can you get him/her on board to sail with you? Do yo
Overtrimmed jib prevent pointing? JRacer at 6:42am 06.04.24 Have you discussed with your North sailkmaker? Can you get him/her on board to sail with you? Do you
Auto Pilot fixable? kappykaplan at 6:09am 06.04.24 A battery near its end of life will not have enough capacity to run the AP for very long, the volta
Another Legend 40.5 holding tank replacement 3.26.24 Rich Stidger at 6:01am 06.04.24 I am very surprised that you tank was made wrong. Your mis-made tank is the first I have heard abou
Auto Pilot fixable? dlochner at 5:45am 06.04.24
NEED a Beneteau 423 Propeller for D55 Volvo NYSail at 4:59am 06.04.24 Where are you located? Did you try to source from beneteau or your local prop shop? You should join
Overtrimmed jib prevent pointing? danstanford at 4:59am 06.04.24 Thanks J, we are using the North Guide as we are fitted with North 3Di Raw sails. I presume the diff
Got a great grill? shemandr at 4:40am 06.04.24 Way to step up, John!
Dining light over Catalina 32 cockpit. kappykaplan at 4:40am 06.04.24 Thanks for the help guys! De nada
On h260 found weird hand toggle by rear princess seat, any ideas what's it for SEE PICS dlochner at 4:35am 06.04.24 That is a standard side mount shift and throttle lever. Similar to this one at Defender. https://de
starter parts number for Yanmar 4JHBE Rick486 at 2:56am 06.04.24 Any one knows the parts number for Yanmar 4JHBE ? or where I can find the parts list? Google Yanma
Got a great grill? (5) jssailem at 10:27pm 06.03.24 PNW guys aren't doing Salmon steaks? Crabs? We already know about Corned Beef. Yes we use our g
Another Legend 40.5 holding tank replacement 3.26.24 (1) SV Maverick at 7:49pm 06.03.24 Finished my holding tank project. The tank from Triple M was not made to the proper dimensions despi
Difficult Wheel Steering SFS at 7:45pm 06.03.24 I know you said the wheel brake was disengaged, but you may want to check the guts of the autopilot.
Got a great grill? shemandr at 5:50pm 06.03.24 PNW guys aren't doing Salmon steaks? Crabs? We already know about Corned Beef. And you low coun
Dining light over Catalina 32 cockpit. shemandr at 5:45pm 06.03.24 Continuing in my Luddite ways, the Mrs and I always enjoyed the flickering warm light of a kerosene

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