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Blue Seas buss bars gettinthere at 10:51am 01.22.17 Musings With Maine Sail 2/2417 RC Not very impressed with the design of Blue Seas Buss Bar and the MRBF fuse holders. The MRBF fu
Water tank monitor wiring marchem at 9:01am 01.22.17 Catalina 310 10/1426 I bought this tank monitor system for the fresh and waste tanks on our C310. http://levelguardproduc
87 Hunter Legend 35 - Rudder Construction? (1) walmsleyc at 8:16am 01.22.17 Big Boats 1/813 My rudder has been dripping rusty water for a number of years, and this winter, I've got in in the s
PHRF - Spin vs. Non-Spin Adjustment EditorC22NSA at 7:54am 01.22.17 Racing 23/9647 For PHRF racing, what are your thoughts on applying a credit (adjustment) for non-spinnaker that is
1980 Hunter 36 fuel tank removal buzzerk at 11:16pm 01.21.17 The Cherubini Hunters 11/1772 Hi all . . . 37 years and the fuel tank is leaking into the bilge . . . thank god its (only) diesel
Companionways VV at 7:58pm 01.21.17 Ask All Sailors 37/4657 It was brought up about taking on water in rough seas. I would like to hear feedback about why we d
Recent info on Titan vs ACCO G4 anchor chain smokey73 at 4:46pm 01.21.17 Ask All Sailors 28/11312 Does anyone have any recent experience with Titan and ACCO G4 anchor chain. Some of the older thre
Part number or name for stop lever handle? (2) Tdaddy2000 at 4:45pm 01.21.17 Catalina 310 6/1192 Hello All, Any idea on part number or how/where to order this handle (stop lever handle 2006 Catalin
2003 Hunter 356 AC panel question Former member 134612 at 4:14pm 01.21.17 Big Boats 21/3392 As a newbie, I'm hoping you'll be gentle! This boat is new to me. Today I was running my NextGen
Catalina 25 Rudder replacement vdotmatrix at 2:04pm 01.21.17 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/4927 Hi, I just received my NEW rudder for a 1980 Catalina 25 from Catalina ( Thanks Len) and I had a few
German style? Ted at 10:48am 01.21.17 Ask All Sailors 4/2136 I was reading a review about the Elan E4 in the February issue of Sail magazine. (pg 30-31) In the
Backstay "hole" in the Bimini walt at 7:26am 01.21.17 Ask A Macgregor Owner 24/10674 Im using my 1990 26S mostly in the winter when I really dont need the bimini but its nice to have th
Solar vents freeheelbillie at 6:16am 01.21.17 Ask All Sailors 16/1188 The solar vent in the head finally died this fall. Any suggestions for a replacement? I looked into
2005 423..... what are these?? NYSail at 3:04am 01.21.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/898 A
These boats sailed to Marquesas Islands... (2) Franklin at 10:28pm 01.20.17 Ask All Sailors 40/10550 Yep, I wouldn't have believe it if I didn't see them pull into the anchorage and talk to them in per
Lewmar portlight trim kimelmore at 6:48pm 01.20.17 Ask All Sailors 0/339 I have searched high and low for a source to procure the inside window trim on the old style Lewmar
2005 423..... what are these?? (1) NYSail at 5:55pm 01.20.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/840 cleaning up our new boat and found these under the stove.......
Interior Trim Parts? keith feather at 4:57pm 01.20.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/505 I am searching for a source for some of the trim material in my 376. The boat suffered a bit of a l
Charlotte Harbor, FL watercolors II at 2:08pm 01.20.17 Catalina 22 2/527 For the whole month of February I will be in the Charlotte Harbor area, so anyone needing a sailing
Life lines. Karyon at 1:46pm 01.20.17 Smaller Boats 2/568 I was just checking on my boat as it sits in storage on the trailer with all the snow melted off. As

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Has anyone installed new Companionway Slider Track Felt? AndyL at 8:06am 06.18.24 The source of the noise is probably the starboard spacer block that mounts to the underside of the
Catalina 22 MKII interior ceiling crack rgranger at 7:35am 06.18.24 Always open all hatches. You never know what you will find in a 20 y/o boat
Sailing a Beneteau 35.1 with lifting keel raised weihenstephan at 7:23am 06.18.24 Hopefully soon. Haven't pulled the trigger quite yet and deciding between the 35.1 w/ lifting keel
Catalina 22 MKII interior ceiling crack dlochner at 7:15am 06.18.24 Another question, in front of the table there is a hatch, but it has been glued to the floor. You c
New Catalina 22 Owner Questions FLJim at 7:13am 06.18.24 Thanks for the feedback and ideas. I'm familiar with the plastic ammo boxes and that's a great idea
Catalina 22 MKII interior ceiling crack (3) ThomNL at 7:07am 06.18.24 Welcome to the SBO forum. Congratulations on your new to you boat. Your choice of the Catalina 22
Reconditioning circuit breakers Scott T-Bird at 7:00am 06.18.24 Look'n like I'll be biting the bullet... Thanks all. Dan That is a very worthwhile upgrade. I wou
Water Pump Impellor Sdiring at 6:59am 06.18.24 Thank you everyone for the advice.
Salvaging Sunken Boat dLj at 6:55am 06.18.24 Raising boats is kind of an art. Using bladders is the current method used by pros, but you'll be ha
New owner Hunter 240 WB owners rgranger at 6:54am 06.18.24 Thanks for the replies. I really like the tutorial above. Having the plastic sheet taped on to hold
Salvaging Sunken Boat rgranger at 6:50am 06.18.24 According to sailboatdata.com, the Bristol 24 has a displacement just shy of 6K lb. On this forum
New owner Hunter 240 WB owners SteveHughessails at 6:48am 06.18.24 Thanks for the replies. I really like the tutorial above. Having the plastic sheet taped on to hold
Sailing a Beneteau 35.1 with lifting keel raised (2) jssailem at 6:32am 06.18.24 Welcome to SBO. Congratulations on Beneteau 35.1. The question about stability and righting moment
Battens Ward H at 6:26am 06.18.24 In the boom was my first thought but not really feasible on a C30 as the boom end caps are sealed.
Catalina 22 MKII interior ceiling crack jssailem at 6:09am 06.18.24 Welcome to the SBO forum. Congratulations on your new to you boat. Your choice of the Catalina 22 i
Engine Overheating SV Watercolor at 5:46am 06.18.24 Hi All - the 2GM has ~.75 gal of coolant total. I think the HE itself will hold much less - maybe a
Hatch Replacement - 2004 Hunter 31 - lots of questions and help needed isaksp00 at 5:46am 06.18.24 I'd use epoxy with some thickening agent, probably the stronger type for structural strength as oppo
New owner Hunter 240 WB owners isaksp00 at 5:39am 06.18.24 Search for some good internet info on laying up glass. If I recall it is recommended to add the laye
Hatch Replacement - 2004 Hunter 31 - lots of questions and help needed jssailem at 5:38am 06.18.24 Epoxy resin would be my choice. Then a coat of gelcoat to protect the resin. Once surface is smooth
Salvaging Sunken Boat Dave at 5:12am 06.18.24 Re : It is just one of many sad stories about old boats and folks looking for a place to live. Th

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