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Changing Impeller Oberdorfer Pump N202M-908 buddybear at 12:36pm 01.12.16 Catalina 310 10/3958 Have Hull# 57 Catalina 310 recently switched out the Stock Sherwood pump on the Universal 25XPBC wit
Funny how that works... Kermit at 11:02am 01.12.16 Engines and Propulsion 33/1866 I learned something today. I learned that my outboard motor cranks better if I push the start button
Hi-Mod Fittings Mackaroni at 9:15am 01.12.16 Musings With Maine Sail 1/797 Maine Sail, I am curious what sealant if any you use when assembling your Hi-mod fittings? I have
Teak hole plugs Ilanortho at 7:40am 01.12.16 Ask All Sailors 16/2444 Hi; Am refinishing all my cockpit teak trim and handrails off the boat. Have spent weeks removing ol
456 Hunter Chainplate/Deck Water Absorbsion sailorskier at 7:32am 01.12.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1255 I am looking at purchasing a 456 and have found several on the market. One boat has had extensive h
26S centerboard control (1) walt at 7:05am 01.12.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 29/8501 For the last few years I have been trying to keep the weight of my 26S as low as possible, keep "hea
12V switch panel Sailing Poodles at 5:56am 01.12.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/973 None of the switch indicating the lights on the DC side of the switch panels do not work. When I sw
mast step removal to reseal Caperman at 5:48am 01.12.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/883 Hi There I have a 1996 Hunter 336 and leaks through compression post. I was thinking on removing m
Teak and Ebony Sole (1) Casagf66 at 5:23am 01.12.16 Ask All Sailors 6/2445 On the to-do-list this spring will be to replace some sections of the Sole / re-varnish. I've made s
Geneva & Seneca Lake sailing 31seahorse at 5:15am 01.12.16 Destinations 9/3998 Hello SBO Members, I hope we have not lost our sense of reality, BUT we have sold our Oday 272LE her
Seeking a #10 Barient winch jssailem at 9:14pm 01.11.16 Parts Search 9/1014 I'm rerigging. Looking for a small winch to locate on my boom to handle reefing. Used in good condit
Ys pedestal blunt at 8:56pm 01.11.16 The Cherubini Hunters 2/631 Phil,that ys pedestal in the store will that fit a 1980 h33?
Partial New Teak and Holly HMT2 at 8:27pm 01.11.16 Ask All Sailors 6/974 Ok wood working pros. I am replacing two portions of my teak and holly sole on my 1983 Hunter 31. I
yvr boat show 2016 Meriachee at 7:22pm 01.11.16 Destinations 0/533 the yvr show this year will feature Ted Lange, the supporting character bartender from the "love boa
O'Day 222 Whisker Pole Ring Height daleyellin at 5:51pm 01.11.16 Day Sailers 1/909 What is the height for whisker pole ring from the base of the mast? I just sold my 222 -- moved up
Valsail dscribner at 4:03pm 01.11.16 Ask All Sailors 6/867 Has anybody used Valsail yacht braid? I see it on Ebay and it is reasonably priced. They seem to h
Water in dome light Westcoastcat28 at 4:03pm 01.11.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/834 I went down to my Cat. 28 Mk II to make sure she was OK. It has been near freezing temperatures, rai
RC8D rebuild/don't rebuild question StephenD at 3:06pm 01.11.16 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1217 Hello, I have a new (to me) 1980 H27 with the Renault RC8D engine. Because of what seem to be issu
Might be in the market for a newer tow vehicle RussC at 2:23pm 01.11.16 Trailer Sailors 29/3108 My current tow vehicle is a 2001 Dodge club 4x4 which has served me very well. but it has 120000 or
Bimini top Hunter 23 knotatwork2 at 2:04pm 01.11.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1566 Hi Hunter Owners, I was wondering if anybody knows where I can find a new or used bimini top for 198

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Funny Friday!!! (1) All U Get at 8:21am 03.10.23
To lead lines aft or not? thinwater at 8:08am 03.10.23 I've had both. Hoisting at the mast is physically much easier, because you have you weight on the
Paint for motor mounts Rjm st.petersburg at 8:06am 03.10.23 They are Yanmar OEM mounts. They are very proud of these mounts. I was thinking of an epoxy paint, o
Paint for motor mounts Ralph Johnstone at 7:58am 03.10.23 Just a FYI, I would not want that motor mount in my boat if indeed that's plain carbon steel. The
Paint for motor mounts dLj at 7:46am 03.10.23 Is that motor mount an OEM or after market part? Neither the bolt nor the mount appear to be corros
New to me purchase of Hunter 34 kloudie1 at 7:43am 03.10.23 Congrats!! Item 2 .. In addition, have the valve clearance checked and adjusted if out of spec. Item
To lead lines aft or not? kappykaplan at 7:42am 03.10.23 much quicker to 'jump' the halyard at the mast than trying to grind it up from the cockpit :plus:
Paint for motor mounts (1) Ralph Johnstone at 7:41am 03.10.23 Excellent solution. The only thing I might add at this point is that the stringer at this point is
To lead lines aft or not? Hollyberry at 7:35am 03.10.23 As far as mainsail halyard/reefing etc is concerned, and mostly solo sailing, I think it's 'all or n
2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season (1) JamesG161 at 7:21am 03.10.23 Final Hurricane 2022 Season results. I showed and forecast above. John and I are reviewing why NOAA
TOO MUCH WIND? kappykaplan at 7:18am 03.10.23 I certainly do not consider it "sailing lore" but rather good seamanship. :plus:
Paint for motor mounts (1) Rjm st.petersburg at 7:15am 03.10.23 I forgot to post my picture.
To lead lines aft or not? Ward H at 7:08am 03.10.23
Proper prop size tartan 33 (2) jssailem at 6:44am 03.10.23
Keeping Seagulls off the Bimini (1) john2 at 6:36am 03.10.23 Wel, we have lots of starlings and when our boat became the highest one (our neighbour sold his boat
does anyone can tell me what is that for? Brian D at 6:15am 03.10.23 3 Air conditioners on a 34' boat? Good grief. Sure this isn't a floating refrigerator?
O' Day 40, and or choice and selection? jssailem at 6:11am 03.10.23 Welcome to the SBO Forum Steve Nice video. Touching on many of the practical issues involved is saf
To lead lines aft or not? jssailem at 5:47am 03.10.23 I need a windfall first. Like winning the Lottery?
does anyone can tell me what is that for? jssailem at 5:44am 03.10.23 allowed a tiny flow of water to run through the hose whenever the engine was running. When I read
TOO MUCH WIND? dLj at 5:42am 03.10.23

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