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Cockpit squabs PeterBld at 6:05pm 02.16.17 Ask All Sailors 24/3236 We are looking at replacing our cockpit squabs. Sailrite recommend using open cell fast dry foam. H
22 ft SC trucker22233 at 4:17pm 02.16.17 Trailer Sailors 35/8956 A few years back I made my 1st post here about my SC. I started looking around on other forums and a
Lewmar Windlass Motor (1) captmaddog at 2:25pm 02.16.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 26/8179 I have a Lewmar Windlass that clicks and doesn't do anything. I suspected it was the Solenoid and r
Rebuilding Traveler Parts (2) kloudie1 at 2:18pm 02.16.17 Ask All Sailors 4/547 I am frugal.. ok maybe cheap.. kinda.. The sheaves on my traveler are brittle now because of UV atta
Voyager self-steering Loyalist at 1:10pm 02.16.17 The Cherubini Hunters 12/4775 I am purchasing a used voyager wind vane (good price) but I am looking for any help and installation
Voyager self-steering Loyalist at 1:06pm 02.16.17 The Cherubini Hunters 0/626 I am purchasing a used voyager wind vane (good price) but I am looking for any help and installation
Addiction or Hobby? Bad Obsession at 12:02pm 02.16.17 Ask All Sailors 38/2330 I was just thinking of this and I figured I would put this out there. Is sailing an addiction or a
The new 2017 Defender catalogue is here! (1) justsomeguy at 9:23am 02.16.17 Sails Call Lounge 17/1305 Does this guy remind you of anyone? reading glasses.
Reducing hole size for thru hull transducer finefurn at 9:19am 02.16.17 Ask All Sailors 13/3109 I am adding a chart plotter to my Hunter 27. I intend to use the current thru hull speed sensor lo
Cross Border Reporting DayDreamer41 at 9:17am 02.16.17 Ask All Sailors 10/599 In the planning of a few trips for this coming season I have a couple of scenarios which I thought m
North U Rules and Tactics Seminar, Sat. Feb 25 at Berkely Yacht Club (1) markwbird at 8:25am 02.16.17 Ask All Sailors 2/371 I'm not sure if this is allowed by the forum but here goes: The Berkeley Yacht Club is hosting a No
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Okay 25 Gunnel Douginmd at 7:01am 02.16.17 Ask An Oday Owner 3/715 My recently purchased Oday's gunnel (?) has sections where it has separated. It also has some area
2012 Hunter 45 DS - Mast trade (1) markschwab1956 at 6:55am 02.16.17 Big Boats 0/669 I have a 2012 Hunter 45 DS equipped with a Selden in-mast Main furling system. I want a standard Sel
Wow, look at this sail twist! (1) Brian S at 6:49am 02.16.17 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 7/1665 Here's a picture of the F4 foiling catamaran (an evolution of the old Gunboat G4 which flipped in An
Secure Wi-fi ? Suspicious Behavior at 6:09am 02.16.17 Ask All Sailors 17/1203 This question is more for those who live aboard full or part time. Where are you certain you have
Mast Compression Post Rot Barn-dog at 2:31am 02.16.17 Big Boats 2/865 Hi all, I'm getting ready to replace the Compression Post on my '87 Hunter 34. I purchased a 4X4 w
I need Heat. Help. Suspicious Behavior at 7:22pm 02.15.17 Ask All Sailors 9/798 Beneteau 31. This is my first winter on the boat. Last month I got out to the Marina. Turned

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Bilge maintenance Timm R Oday25 at 10:24am 06.11.24 From here , I'd say you were in fine shape . That's one dry dusty bilge . Minimal corrosion on the b
Trace breaker positive lead, also ID parasitic draw Timm R Oday25 at 10:22am 06.11.24 The 1 amp draw is probably the station memory for the radio. Is the stereo breaker on the breaker
Trace breaker positive lead, also ID parasitic draw skunther at 10:21am 06.11.24 The 1 amp draw is probably the station memory for the radio. Is the stereo breaker on the breaker
Trace breaker positive lead, also ID parasitic draw Timm R Oday25 at 10:20am 06.11.24 What has worked for me is leaving the meter on the battery. Now turn off one circuit at a time . O
Trace breaker positive lead, also ID parasitic draw dlochner at 10:15am 06.11.24 The 1 amp draw is probably the station memory for the radio. Is the stereo breaker on the breaker p
Group 24 starter battery dlochner at 10:11am 06.11.24 Forget buying a "start" battery. Get a Group 24 marine deep cycle there will be plenty of cranking p
Cat310 Engine bed (1) ToddL214 at 9:31am 06.11.24 No plates under the engine mounts on Hull 18.
NGCC In Memoriam KCofKC at 9:03am 06.11.24 You can still set one up like a local Regatta, doesn't require a national's endorsement but their ad
Welcome, Harbor 20 Sailors (3) LennyR at 8:52am 06.11.24 I have only owned my H20, #305 RHAPSODY in Blue, since last August and got to sail it a few times in
Cat310 Engine bed SwanSong at 8:30am 06.11.24 Thanks guys. I'm suspecting (hoping) the HBW50 tranny was replaced by the M12 which needs the engine
Cat310 Engine bed (1) SwanSong at 8:24am 06.11.24 Hull 23, no plates either! @SwanSong qq: where did you purchase the blue hose from the thermostat
Hood 810 LD Furler (Drum Maintenance/ Replacement) rgranger at 7:53am 06.11.24 It has made sail management a breeze. hehe :
Failed Traveler Part rgranger at 7:50am 06.11.24 ... and milk crate:biggrin:
I'll trade ya my Irwin for your Pearson, the state of the boat biz kappykaplan at 7:50am 06.11.24 Moving a boat through the water under sail power is one of those activities that can grab the soul
NGCC In Memoriam Jacktar at 7:49am 06.11.24 Decision by cruise coordinator at natl org.
My propeller has worn out rgranger at 7:46am 06.11.24 I did a search for a 75 hp Yanmar prop specs and it popped right up.:beer:
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project Arrgh at 7:37am 06.11.24 Looks great so far!!
Hood 810 LD Furler (Drum Maintenance/ Replacement) jssailem at 7:34am 06.11.24 Chris. It is possible that once you remove the frayed line and the chafe left behind you will be abl
Hood 810 LD Furler (Drum Maintenance/ Replacement) BrianQ at 7:17am 06.11.24 Unfortunately, according to Hood Yacht Systems and Pompanette, the parent company, parts are no long
Catalina 34 MkII Log jssailem at 7:06am 06.11.24 Congrats Clive and welcome to the SBO Forums. The Catalin 34 is a great boat. Enjoy the ownership ex

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