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New RUDDER Needed ASAP jcressman at 7:38pm 07.07.16 Catalina 22 2/85 Does anyone have a rudder for sale? We had the misfortune of snagging something this evening and it
New Keel Needed ASAP jcressman at 7:34pm 07.07.16 Catalina 22 4/102 I'm sorry, the post title is incorrect. Does anyone have a rudder for sale? We had the misfortune of
Battery Charger fusing njlarry at 7:16pm 07.07.16 Ask All Sailors 12/5904 I have a basic question about fussing the 12 volt DC wires between the charger and the battery. Shou
Bad, Bad, Bad Smell (1) Dana Shields at 6:40pm 07.07.16 The Cherubini Hunters 35/7281 So...just completed the sale on the 27' Hunter pictured. Everything moved happily along until......m
Considering purchasing a 1995 Catalina 270 jimaugust1 at 6:24pm 07.07.16 Mid-Size Boats 18/6930 Hi All, I'm considering purchasing a 1995 Catalina 270. Can anyone who owns the boat tell of their
Considering purchasing a 2005 Hunter 27 jimaugust1 at 6:20pm 07.07.16 Mid-Size Boats 8/4386 Hi all, I'm considering purchasing a 2005 Hunter 27 with the deluxe package? Can anyone who owns
Sailing Wing and Wing - Macgregor 25 Jim Hawkins at 5:21pm 07.07.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 24/4268 I used to love sailing wing and wing in my old Catalina 22. Now in my 1984 Macgregor 25, I can't. At
uv protectant on roller furler fred1diver at 4:41pm 07.07.16 Ask All Sailors 9/1055 hey everyone, tomorrow I'm supposed to try and fit a furler on my dolphin, the uv strip is damaged i
O'Day 23 marine toilet installation. AWalker at 3:31pm 07.07.16 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1469 I have had my 1978 ODay 23 for many years. It was our first boat when we were learning to sail. M
Installing midship cleats Alctel at 3:13pm 07.07.16 The Cherubini Hunters 31/7349 My Hunter 36 doesn't have midship cleats, and after a recent encounter with a dock I feel it would b
Are Projects More Complicated Or Are We Getting Older? (2) rardiH36 at 2:44pm 07.07.16 Ask All Sailors 61/3172 I don't know if others sometimes ask themselves as I have been doing more frequently of late: "Why i
sail net Mark48 at 2:10pm 07.07.16 Ask All Sailors 6/708 What is up with sail net, I was away for a few weeks and now cannot log on, reregister, or get any h
Antifreeze change Hunter 41 Yanmar 4jh4 SEMPERAVANTI41 at 1:24pm 07.07.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/406 Any suggestions for easy antifreeze change? I know Hunter installs a Prestone hose connection on hos
My keel wire is gone...?? (4) shermanator at 12:04pm 07.07.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 20/2131 New Macgregor owner. It is a Macgregor 25. The boat came with everything very complete. But when I w
What Might This Be? (1) mrudman850 at 12:03pm 07.07.16 Catalina 22 8/1245 Found this as part of the package I got from the PO. Some kind of tiller tamer? Anyone know the br
Size of Jib Dana Shields at 11:42am 07.07.16 The Cherubini Hunters 9/3512 Hi, folks. I ordered a jib that was Luff 34, Leach 31, and Foot 15. It looks mammoth. I did not want
A/C at the dock JohnVTX at 9:29am 07.07.16 Ask All Sailors 8/1038 Is it better to have fan cycle on and off with A/C, or keep fan blowing?
News of Boater [BUI] Legislation from the Golden State Kings Gambit at 9:26am 07.07.16 Ask All Sailors 2/349 LEGISLATURE SENDS BUI CLARITY MEASURE TO GOVERNOR June 30, 2016 The Senate today approved and sent
Fresh water pump recycling rfrye1 at 9:19am 07.07.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/624 pump recycling every 5 min or so. I've check all fittings on both sides of the pump. All are tight a
Sirius 21- Moving On Baysailor6 at 8:01am 07.07.16 Sirius 21/22 2/2272 I picked a 1980 Sirius 21 from a widower, who didn't have a ton of history on the boat. It was my fi

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BOAT SERIAL NUMBER Whattevr at 11:55am 03.25.24
Pacific NW Weather mic98034 at 11:22am 03.25.24 Here's a great link to a very informed daily forecast/discussion of PNW weather. https://www.youtube
M25XPB eng/battery fuse size Tom J at 11:20am 03.25.24 Clyde, I seem to remember the ANL fuses being 150 amp rating. One of them blew when the stater moto
Thoughts on new batteries for yanmar 3YM 30. PNWE36 at 10:53am 03.25.24 Hi, One of the things I like about this forum is the wide variety of experience and knowledge. Nothi
CD Traveler Control Cleat Install Question KCofKC at 10:34am 03.25.24 Start small as stated, lubricate often, low rpm, higher than average pressure. Carbide or titanium
BOAT SERIAL NUMBER jssailem at 10:11am 03.25.24 @Whattevr welcome to SBO and congratulations on the new to you boat. Enjoy.
BOAT SERIAL NUMBER Davidasailor26 at 9:52am 03.25.24 Hi Robert, Are you referring to the boat Dream Catcher? I am the new owner of Dream Catcher which i
BOAT SERIAL NUMBER Whattevr at 9:47am 03.25.24 ON THE TRANSOM OF MY BOAT IS THE NUMBER XDYN06598686. WHAT DOES THAT STAND FOR? Hi Robert, Are yo
1984 Hunter 34 Fuel Fittings Ralph Johnstone at 9:15am 03.25.24 Poly, based on the photo. I have to agree with you there. If that's the case, one has to wonder
Water in Bilge of Oday 23 dmax at 8:56am 03.25.24 Yes it is - sorry, was thinking rain water. Again, any piercing of the hull is a potential. On your
Water in Bilge of Oday 23 G Newboat at 8:52am 03.25.24 Is it possible water is coming in from the lake? I believe it fills even without rain.
Rode for Desolation Sound Hello Below at 8:38am 03.25.24 I constantly lost those Imra markers. I wonder why yours stayed put? I still have the remainder of
Water in Bilge of Oday 23 dmax at 8:35am 03.25.24 Every hole in the deck is a potential leaking point, especially after 30 plus years: stanchions, hat
Rode for Desolation Sound skunther at 8:19am 03.25.24 Pricey little beggars but I have used these chain markers for 12 years and never lost a one. A gues
Rode for Desolation Sound skunther at 8:17am 03.25.24 Those Imtra markers look very interesting. Fit in the chain link. Nothing to rub against the gypsy
Boom shemandr at 8:16am 03.25.24 Yesterday I drove by a marine salvage yard on Rt 1 between Vero Beach and Ft. Pierce on the East sid
Venting 3 compartments at once Ted10028 at 7:50am 03.25.24 In essence you turned your head into a piece of ductwork that will contain the foulest of all odors
Suggestions on South Florida Towns to Retire To? shemandr at 7:47am 03.25.24 The OP's criteria may need revision: Sailing with "5' to 6'" draft eliminates a lot of Florida. Y
Clamp on meter recommendation? Jim 5757 at 7:40am 03.25.24 +1 on Jim's recommendation. We got this model last month and very happy with it! ...and the price w
Venting 3 compartments at once dlochner at 7:28am 03.25.24 In essence you turned your head into a piece of ductwork that will contain the foulest of all odors

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