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Netural position on the Yanmar KM2P-1 transmission. Charlie of Sarasota at 10:09am 06.22.16 Engines and Propulsion 3/841 I have a 1974 Ta Chiao CT35. The Km2-1 transmission lever is horizon in the neutral position. I ne
Holding Tank Odor Control wflowe2 at 9:55am 06.22.16 Ask All Sailors 15/3940 Looking for recommendations for holding tank treatment products that work?
YSM12 Coupler - Diagnosing a Potential Problem Mighty Little at 9:32am 06.22.16 Engines and Propulsion 26/4528 Ahoy. I figured my first post ought to be a good one, but maybe it's not. After purchase the previ
A thank you post Meriachee at 9:31am 06.22.16 Ask All Sailors 4/493 I'd like to take the opportunity to thank the fine folk at the SBO store. I've ordered a few things
Questions regarding boom and gooseneck. (4) snoopy_ at 8:17am 06.22.16 Catalina 22 36/11299 Hello, I am new to sailing and have some questions as to rigging on the C22; specifically the bo
Questions about the running rigging on a C22. (4) snoopy_ at 8:17am 06.22.16 Catalina 22 23/8706 Hello, I am new to sailing and have some questions as to rigging on the C22; specifically the ru
Fuel level indicator on 1994 Hunter 40.5 BellaTheBoat at 8:00am 06.22.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1783 I recently took ownership of a 1994 Hunter 40.5. Is it possible there is no way to tell how much fue
Spinlock 4-Line Jammer kenvail at 7:53am 06.22.16 Ask All Sailors 1/396 I was out in my Hunter 38 sloop on Sunday in 20 knots and in the mayhem somehow messed up my line ja
Cellular Amlifier and Antenna JamesG161 at 7:17am 06.22.16 SSB and Ham Operators 0/1028 We are interested in boosting our Hot Spot at the fringe areas of our coastal islands, along the nor
Shroud Placement? (1) 2 OLD PIRATES at 7:14am 06.22.16 Catalina 310 8/1083 I've been getting conflicting information about where the main shroud from the top of the mast goes.
Watched Threads Suggestion (2) Rich Stidger at 6:04am 06.22.16 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/365 I must be a slow learner because I have made this mistake at least three times now. I inadvertently
proper use of boom vang iSailor at 5:06am 06.22.16 Catalina 310 17/6051 The 310 is the first boat I had that has a boom vang and, to be honest, I never adjust it. Are ther
New anodes in old Yanmars? Jim Legere at 2:50am 06.22.16 The Cherubini Hunters 1/761 I am in the process of overhauling the cooling system on my circa 1983 Yanmar 3QM30. It is designed
Yanmar 2QM15 No Start KCofKC at 9:39pm 06.21.16 Engines and Propulsion 4/1768 !979 C'C 29' Yanmar 2QM15 History: A friend called and said he was tired of the diesel smell and w
Outcome: Will A Generic GPS Antenna Do For An Older Chartplotter .... rardiH36 at 8:09pm 06.21.16 Ask All Sailors 3/594 Does anybody have experience with generic antenna replacements for older chart plotters? Installed
Line Hangers. (1) DStegs49 at 8:00pm 06.21.16 Ask All Sailors 5/1725 Any updates or new ideas on line hangers. I had some on my Pearson and I'd like to find some for my
Trailers PaytonG at 7:28pm 06.21.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/445 Hey guys, Well I think we have decided on a Hunter 260 as our first boat. We have found one that's
Placement of trailer jackstands for O'Day 272 StMichael at 7:09pm 06.21.16 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1953 I bought a trailer which I plan to adapt for my O'Day 272. Can anyone help me with placement of jac
Motor recommendations Maureen and Steve at 3:31pm 06.21.16 Catalina 22 20/5040 We have a new-to-us Catalina 22. It's a 1976 with the original motor. It won't start and we are cons
interior cushions (1) fred1diver at 3:15pm 06.21.16 Trailer Sailors 10/2436 124932 hey everyone, I'm currently redoing my interior cushions, I have the bow cushions done today,

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Air Conditioner Vents artboas at 3:04pm 04.28.24 7224378 I have attached some pictures of the salon a/c with the floor opened up ready for a/c remov
Problems with my 2003 Beneteau 411 Refrig and Freezer JamesG161 at 3:01pm 04.28.24 Look for most Latches here. Marine & Boat Latches \| Boat Outfitters Jim...
Hand held Radio ? kappykaplan at 2:49pm 04.28.24
Problems with my 2003 Beneteau 411 Refrig and Freezer Craig Meredith at 2:31pm 04.28.24 Did you ever find the specific refrigerator part?
Problems with my 2003 Beneteau 411 Refrig and Freezer Craig Meredith at 2:31pm 04.28.24 Thanks for the suggestions. What I found was the latch doesn't have a catch to keep the door shut.
Hand held Radio ? shemandr at 2:13pm 04.28.24 ...Later we would add DF for 406 MHz, and eventually for almost all voice freqs (including VHF)...
Dropping rudder on 11.0A Tally Ho at 2:09pm 04.28.24 No, I would not cut off the bottom of the rudder unless you plan to buy or fabricate a new one. Is
Dropping rudder on 11.0A (1) mbefus at 2:02pm 04.28.24
Access to windlass marchem at 12:17pm 04.28.24 That's not so much a compartment as it is a place to hang an anchor. It has a groove that runs for
Access to windlass Tom J at 11:24am 04.28.24 Tom, what's the compartment in the forward section of the anchor locker? I don't have that. That's
Mainsheet tackle configuration for 1987 C30 MKII jssailem at 11:05am 04.28.24 :plus: What ever you do, be assured that the lines have a fair lead. Use blocks to turn the directi
Hand held Radio ? jssailem at 11:02am 04.28.24 Devices which automatically report a GPS position would be the biggest improvement. :plus: And a d
New Transducer Install - Splitting Hairs? Ralph Johnstone at 10:34am 04.28.24 Try a large blob of silicone sealant which is squeezed out against the hull and has no bubbles. Hel
Alternator charging flightlead404 at 10:18am 04.28.24 All, I have a '99 450 with the 8kw Kohler genset. I have separate switches for my start battery f
Florida to NYC on a sailboat Captain Larry-DH at 10:10am 04.28.24 Once you are off shore, you are off shore for many hours or days. The ICW is made much easier with
07 H-36 front water tank sender Ralph Johnstone at 10:04am 04.28.24 take out and move up down Is that the float which is moving up and down ? If yes, does it make t
Access to windlass marchem at 9:42am 04.28.24 hoto archives, and the deck access is there! I don't think I ever used it for anything, so forgot i
Brackets on Pop Top Opening stickinthemud57 at 8:42am 04.28.24 Now I can stop wondering if they were for some alternate form of raising the top or other accessory
New Transducer Install - Splitting Hairs? Jacktar at 8:18am 04.28.24 I agree and a toilet wax ring also works, did mine in 2017 and is still there, no problems, on hull
Mainsheet tackle configuration for 1987 C30 MKII Tkman at 8:14am 04.28.24 Thanks for the reply. I will not install the upper block and note this on my drawing. Tom

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