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P42 max prop zinc on end of prop - need it? Puesta del sol at 5:05am 12.12.16 Big Boats 15/1517 I have a zinc on the end of my max prop it is gone every year when I pull the boat. Do I really ne
Shaft log All U Get at 4:53am 12.12.16 Ask All Sailors 6/763 Hi all, Cruising friends of our from Buffalo had discovered a crack in their shaft log. Would G-Fl
Shopping for boats and could use some advice. Dbnichols at 6:08pm 12.11.16 Trailer Sailors 57/7669 So, I have been shopping for a trailer boat that will be my first boat. I have taken a few lesson
My Christmas gift for you All U Get at 2:00pm 12.11.16 Ask All Sailors 13/979 Hi all, With the many lighting options available for your boat, I thought I'd share this with you.
Wheel size? shawanaga at 7:18am 12.11.16 Big Boats 18/2092 1990 Hunter 35.5 does anyone know what the wheel size is for this boat I am thinking of buying a fol
My winter cover (3) chrisings at 6:54am 12.11.16 Catalina 30 2/1539 Thought I'd share. Built a frame using Kover Klamp products this year. So far I'm happy. We'll see h
Mechinations nmea windvane test TortugasRoyal at 12:23am 12.11.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/626 Danger, runnonsentence approaching:pimp: Had a couple nights off, was burned out, (a few patients
Mid ship cleats Matpearce at 12:17am 12.11.16 Catalina 310 6/1378 hi I am planning on installing mid ship cleats bolted on my fibreglass toe rail as I can't get track
Whitebread 23 shemandr at 1:42pm 12.10.16 Ask All Sailors 2/385 For interested forum members please see my article for Windcheck Magazine about our WB 23 Regatta.
P42 hot water leak Neffilicious at 11:15am 12.10.16 Big Boats 14/1366 We have a '90 Passage 42. Does anyone know how the hot water lines are run on this model? All I can
Fastbottoms, avert your eyes! (1) shemandr at 11:11am 12.10.16 Ask All Sailors 46/24303 How is this for a bit of growth on the bottom?
Marine Air conditioning (3) mauruuru at 9:18am 12.10.16 Ask All Sailors 30/5140 I have a six year old Mermaid 5200 BTU Reverse Cycle AC in the boat. It was working fine before I t
Santa seeks advice from all you rum connoisseurs! Gene Neill at 8:17am 12.10.16 Sails Call Lounge 41/4506 My brother in law is a career Navy man, born in the Dominican Republic, who loves his rum. I (Santa)
advice for a novice sailor charlie tuna at 7:44pm 12.09.16 Ask All Sailors 23/2576 I bought an 85 s2 8.6 a couple years ago and spent a few months on her in Mobile bay. My girlfriend
Things that took a while to figure out... (1) BlowMeAway at 3:35pm 12.09.16 Mid-Size Boats 19/2174 We've been out of the water since October up here in NY. So I have a lot of time, after work, to thi
83 Oday 28,.What is this for, a bed support??? (1) Euphoria2011 at 3:17pm 12.09.16 Bigger Boats 8/1586 I am thinking that the port side sette backrest is suppose to lay along-side the bottom cushion, but
Stove Replacement marchem at 9:32am 12.09.16 Catalina 310 9/1887 Any one replaced the stove on their C310? Ours is looking pretty ratty and a new stove may be the p
Holiday Boat Parade? (2) pateco at 7:18am 12.09.16 Ask All Sailors 17/1253 I have entered the Stargazer into the Pompano Beach 54th Annual Holiday Boat Parade relaxing easy e
Yanmar 3GMF ragman326 at 7:06am 12.09.16 Ask All Sailors 5/1007 GREEN WATER TEMP SENSOR WIRING ... Wire goes from front of sensor then where does it go ? Sensor was
Charging Circuit (1) Roy 845 at 6:08am 12.09.16 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1790 I recently acquired a 1977 22' O'Day with a shoal draft keel and am in the process of getting her re

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Compasses don't agree elink at 1:56pm 05.03.24 I am pretty sure they did. However, I have only owned the boat a few months and I am not 100% sure.
Compasses don't agree Davidasailor26 at 1:55pm 05.03.24
Best way to transport first boat? Advice Requested Siamese at 1:34pm 05.03.24 I would not take the trailer down the road in it's current condition. With about 8 short pieces of
Best way to transport first boat? Advice Requested dlochner at 1:24pm 05.03.24 Welcome to SBO! The trailer has to get home sooner or later, might just as well bring it and the bo
Compasses don't agree shemandr at 12:08pm 05.03.24 Did the compasses agree in the past?
teak oil stain dmax at 11:44am 05.03.24 Acetone followed by a wash with soap and water.
Compasses don't agree Don S/V ILLusion at 11:15am 05.03.24 Stainless is an alloy composed primarily of iron, I.e., ferrous metal.
Prop Install with a stop? Ralph Johnstone at 10:39am 05.03.24 The prop was improperly fitted last time. Even worse, the prop pitch may not be the correct match f
want to raise main from cockpit David in Sandusky at 10:03am 05.03.24 Here is my project to lead lines aft from the Mast: https://hunter.sailboatowners.com/mods.php?task
Convert florescent fixtures to LED bulbs Justin_NSA at 10:02am 05.03.24 Converted my galley overhead flourescents with LED back in 2019. One red and one white. Purchased th
Prop Install with a stop? jssailem at 9:49am 05.03.24 Simply stating it... NO! Michael. You want the prop to be fitted to the shaft. The prop should be gr
Cell phone signal booster experiences or recommendations please. BAD ORCA at 9:43am 05.03.24 BAD ORKA: I think this is a great topic! Using a cell phone the way you describe is an iffy propo
Roller Furling system Recs jssailem at 9:40am 05.03.24 By "Roller System", just guessing here, you mean a system to furl your foresail (jib/genoa)? If so
5230 Alternative? jssailem at 9:29am 05.03.24 Was just hoping to use manufacturer recommended if it was still produced. Many products manufactur
Roller Furling system Recs justsomeguy at 9:03am 05.03.24 a roller system Check out CDI furlers.
Convert florescent fixtures to LED bulbs SirMichael at 8:15am 05.03.24 I replaced all of the incandescent bulbs on my Hunter 28.5 with LED bulbs. The take a LOT less curr
Where is water pressure pump on Catalina 320? Scott T-Bird at 7:04am 05.03.24 You have 2 water tanks as you probably know. I consider the primary tank to be the one under the af
5230 Alternative? dmdiehl64 at 6:48am 05.03.24 I did not realize PMS 60 is a trade name and not synonymous with a manufacturer (i.e. 5200). I note
want to raise main from cockpit Tally Ho at 6:09am 05.03.24 I highly recommend the Strong Track. I added mine when I bought a new main sail with full battens.
Lost swing keel for Oday 22. Please help with fabrication measurements Indysailor at 3:20am 05.03.24 D&R Marine still makes rudders for specific ODay models, not sure about center boards. Try calling t

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