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Pedestal mounted throttle & transmission controls lpbosch at 8:11pm 03.09.16 Catalina 30 6/1737 I have a 1981 C-30 with Universal 5411. I would like to move my throttle controls from the port coc
Propeller shaft Tripaddle at 6:57pm 03.09.16 Engines and Propulsion 10/1307 to rework the stuffing box I had to cut the propeller shaft. The coupling wouldn't budge. Anybody ha
Flojet 4125 Seals jduehmig at 4:23pm 03.09.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/752 I have a problem with my Flojet 4125 bilge pump. Something is eating the rubber flapper valves that
a couple solar charging questions RussC at 3:27pm 03.09.16 Musings With Maine Sail 11/1170 I'm awaiting a 30W panel and this controller: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002MQW3H8?psc=1'redi
Cleaning a fuel tank Robert1224 at 2:11pm 03.09.16 The Cherubini Hunters 27/3046 Ahoy, I am re-powering my 1979 H30 and it is a perfect time to clean out my fuel tank. I have been
Mast tang replacement kito at 1:08pm 03.09.16 Ask All Sailors 5/1189 I am going to have a complete set of shrouds made up for my H30. They actually look ok but have no i
This looks fun cb32863 at 1:07pm 03.09.16 Ask All Sailors 39/2904 Another boat out of the former eastern block. Really like the boats coming out of there. I know ther
bilge pump fred1diver at 12:24pm 03.09.16 Trailer Sailors 2/721 hey everyone, I'm looking to put a bilge pump on my 1972 dolphin 23, now I just don't know what size
Oceanis 352 Holding Tank Syrenka at 11:34am 03.09.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 13/1975 Hi! First post! I have a 1997 Oceanis 352, and the previous owner fitted it with a 10 gal holding t
Help on value of 1988 Catalina 30TR Jsl1 at 11:33am 03.09.16 Catalina 30 18/2221 This is the same boat I was talking about in my other post but I thought I should set it up as its o
Westerbeke 42b to Mitsubishi parts Alan Johnson at 11:24am 03.09.16 Ask All Sailors 3/3447 Looking for some help in identifying parts I need. From my research I believe my engine is based on
Edge trim for Pearson 26 transom Darren Carlton at 11:05am 03.09.16 Parts Search 0/565 I've seen several posts from a few years ago asking the same question: Anyone know where I can edge
450cc engine removal. Ninsar at 10:16am 03.09.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/972 Before I start, is there anyone out there that has done this task that can offer some pointers. Do t
Newbie potential purchaser seeking help on year/hull number and modifications Jsl1 at 7:45am 03.09.16 Catalina 30 10/1561 Hi, I'm looking to buy my first "big" boat after owning and racing dingys and catamarans and crew on
Looking for other Catalina 30 owners in SE CT, Southern RI, or N Long Island oldsalt147 at 7:34am 03.09.16 Catalina 30 2/543 Just bought a 1989 Catalina 30 Tall Rig. It will be moored at Spicer's Marina in Noank, CT. Would
Bristol Yachts 50th Anniversary Rocky-1 at 6:14am 03.09.16 Bristol 0/1320 Hi everyone! This is my first post on this site. Just in case you have not heard, we are celebrating
1979 Hunter 25 Cherubini parts Jammin jr at 4:18am 03.09.16 Parts Search 0/580 Looking for some parts for my boat. Forward hatch Teak grab rails for sliding hatch Teak floor for
Replacing shaft/strut on Hunter 31 Pizzazz at 9:43pm 03.08.16 Mid-Size Boats 3/1428 The other day I had a docking line wrap around the propeller (while still attached to starboard) on
Yanmar YSM 12 won't start hapibeli at 8:22pm 03.08.16 Yamaha 17/4065 Our 1981 Yanmar YSM 12 was hauled out of the boat last June, gone through by our mechanic (50 years
Calling all gulf coast sailors ....... woodster at 8:14pm 03.08.16 Ask All Sailors 22/2415 hello hello ...... i am trying to build a list of sailors on the gulf coast within two day sail of t

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Leaving Safe cove marina jssailem at 12:58am 03.22.23 https://www.charts.noaa.gov/OnLineViewer/11426.shtml This might be what you seek.
New Running Rigging for a C310 Clydo at 10:35pm 03.21.23 On a bigger boat, it is better to avoid shackles for headsails for a couple of reasons, they hurt w
Engine gateway data from Yanmar 3GM30(f) to chartplotter. joker460 at 8:11pm 03.21.23 I did what you're trying to do. I used the NoLand engineering system when they started back in 2011.
another keel lockdown bolt discussion.... Gene Neill at 8:01pm 03.21.23 Fast forward to last Fall and a different C22 - I was on a sailing trip from Santa Cruz to Moss Lan
Greywater discharge installation Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:45pm 03.21.23 My sink discharges through a thru-hull with a ball valve. The thru-hull is not low in the hull, but
Starwind 19 project boat Project_Mayhem at 7:23pm 03.21.23
New Running Rigging for a C310 dlochner at 6:39pm 03.21.23 Currently I tie my headsail sheets with bowline knots, this will be a chance to upgrade this. SBO o
New Running Rigging for a C310 Hello Below at 6:29pm 03.21.23 All, I have decided to replace the lines on my boat. The owners manual only describes the lines as
New Running Rigging for a C310 Sailfanatic at 6:28pm 03.21.23 The video below has relevant line selection for a similar size boat. I would strongly advise against
Starwind 19 project boat Yuba94 at 6:11pm 03.21.23
Thoughts on New Design Interior Cushions dbk0630 at 5:46pm 03.21.23 I replaced the foam in my cushions about 2 years ago with the Lux high quality foam recommended by G
Starwind 19 project boat Project_Mayhem at 5:19pm 03.21.23
Wiring solar and ACR's DArcy at 5:19pm 03.21.23 Hey Darcy, what are those numbers on your diagram? Wire size? Yes, the numbers in line with the wi
Starwind 19 project boat Yuba94 at 5:10pm 03.21.23 @Yuba94 Generally the rub rail is a two piece sometimes with an end cap. The base of the rub rai
Engine gateway data from Yanmar 3GM30(f) to chartplotter. twalker H260 at 5:10pm 03.21.23 Sorry. Just noticed you indicate a 3gm30f. According to the manual electrical diagram there is no
Lewmar hatch parts BigEasy at 4:49pm 03.21.23 Lewmar replacement parts are available here in the SBO store, Hatchmasters, as well as other chandle
Keel hoisting line Oday192 (1986) replacement Wood Jigger at 4:30pm 03.21.23
New Running Rigging for a C310 Calif. Ted at 4:15pm 03.21.23 SBO also has a "running rigging calculator" available which I've found to be accurate and more likel
Greywater discharge installation Tally Ho at 4:12pm 03.21.23 One reason, not to install a galley direct discharge is to avoid getting an ugly, nasty stain in th
Greywater discharge installation Tally Ho at 4:10pm 03.21.23 My sink discharges through a thru-hull with a ball valve. The thru-hull is not low in the hull, bu

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