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Sad day for a large Mac (3) pateco at 10:21am 06.13.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/3384 Someone had a bad day with their MAC. Macgregor 65 Zeus. New owner had issues with a tow, that ended
Space between hull and keel Plymouth Sailor at 10:19am 06.13.16 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1609 I purchased my used Hunter 25, 12 years ago with a large space between the hull and keel. I filled
Cheek block question Justin_NSA at 10:19am 06.13.16 Ask All Sailors 10/1358 I want to attach a cheek block at the base of my mast to lead my topping lift (Dutchman) line back t
Friday evening sails and fireworks at Kemah Boardwalk Thelaserguy at 9:27am 06.13.16 The Cherubini Hunters 1/751 The Kemah boardwalk features a fireworks display on Friday nights in June and July. I am taking a cr
jim buoy horsehoe buoys redhead78 at 9:13am 06.13.16 Ask All Sailors 3/544 hi all, does anyone have any experience in painting these.. I would like to freshen up and letter th
C30 Fridge/ice chest ontherocks83 at 8:56am 06.13.16 Catalina 30 4/927 Can anyone tellme if the Reefer unit in the ice chest of a C30 is 120V AC, 12V DV or both? Also if
Plastimo Bladder and Whale Gusher MK3 agprice22 at 8:17am 06.13.16 Ask All Sailors 2/463 I had a nice experience upgrading my 30 year old water system on my O'day 272. I installed a Plastim
Galley Shelf retrofit (1) OS2Dude at 8:05am 06.13.16 Catalina 30 6/2652 We had wanted a Galley Shelf over the sink of our 1985 Catalina 30 mk I, so I decided to build one.
HELP. Keel cable Leatherneck at 7:51am 06.13.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1179 Yesterday I was having a great day on Juvat (1993 Mac26c). Just before putting her back in my slip,
Heart disease Crazy Dave Condon at 7:39am 06.13.16 Ask All Sailors 20/2129 Someone I know had been experiencing shortness of breath and fatigue which someone said he was out o
Hot water heater bypass StanleyJ at 6:50am 06.13.16 Ask All Sailors 3/3413 I have an O'Day 272LE with a Universal M12 diesel and a Sealand 6 gallon water heater. My boat has
best long-distance boat hauler? MitchM at 6:23am 06.13.16 Ask All Sailors 11/4697 Having had a pretty dreadful experience with uShip brokers, I seek advice from the knowled
suggestions on outside wood maintenance jdub tn at 6:05am 06.13.16 Catalina 22 16/1169 the 22 I am about to buy (hopefully) is in great shape, but like any boat that has been outside need
Extra long shaft for a wing keel? jdub tn at 5:40am 06.13.16 Catalina 22 28/2390 You guys are about to get sick of me. I am probably buying an '88 wing keel '22 today. This will b
Completing a Windlass Installation by former Owner (3) Mangata at 8:23pm 06.12.16 Big Boats 0/813 Greetings, this is my first post here, I am a new owner of a Hunter Legend 1988 and the original ow
Mast Climbing (1) Ralph Johnstone at 6:32pm 06.12.16 Ask All Sailors 62/11841 Has anyone come up with a safety line to use with the Easy Climb mast climber ? I am headed up the
Swing Keel Issues mfourn20 at 5:58pm 06.12.16 Catalina 22 12/1188 Hi, Just purchased a swing keel, and the keel with crank up (it's up but it will go up another half
Black Gunk in Freshwater tank BLIGHT at 5:26pm 06.12.16 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 16/5761 After a year having the H35.5 on the hard we are prepairing it for use again. Noticed that black gun
roller furler q's fred1diver at 4:52pm 06.12.16 Trailer Sailors 13/1171 I'm thinking about getting a roller furler for my 23 ft Dolphin, what am I looking at price wise? ju
Anchor Lights Bad Obsession at 4:42pm 06.12.16 Ask All Sailors 26/3978 Why are anchor lights such pains in the butts? I know several other people that are having issues w

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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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