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Back stay pulleys SirMichael at 9:22pm 06.03.16 Mid-Size Boats 3/1491 We just bought a Hunter 28.5 this spring. I'm curious about the pulleys on the backstay. The backs
One trailered sailboat passed on hwy 99 South (1) Sacto Dave at 9:19pm 06.03.16 Catalina 22 7/1053 My heart leapt a bit as I spotted a sailboat being trailered near Chowchilla, CA, on my way from Sac
Emergency wire cutter (standing rigging) Ilanortho at 8:43pm 06.03.16 Ask All Sailors 39/7495 Hi; Does anyone carry a tool on board for cutting wire rigging in an emergency (ie dismasting). I'm
Todays sailing and lamenting (2) RussC at 7:32pm 06.03.16 Trailer Sailors 1/1044 It was forecast to be in the high 90s today and we were feeling too lazy to organize a multi day adv
Crack at base of mast (2) shank at 5:45pm 06.03.16 Catalina 22 2/1328 Hello, is this crack at the base of the mast on the side of the mast stepper something I should be
Overnight adventure! (1) T_Cat at 4:32pm 06.03.16 Catalina 22 16/1313 124255 I did a solo trip just before Memorial Day weekend. I had a great time and I learned some th
Thanks for the help! Brian D at 3:51pm 06.03.16 Forum Help (Site Talk) 5/558 I just want to take a minute and say "thanks" to the forum members. We moderators cannot always view
Halyard Clam Cleat replacement mmhamer at 3:36pm 06.03.16 Smaller Boats 10/3065
cushions fred1diver at 3:09pm 06.03.16 Trailer Sailors 2/802 finally received my foam to replace my interior cushions and for some cockpit cushions as well, my f
120 boats, and no place to go (1) Jackdaw at 1:52pm 06.03.16 Ask All Sailors 4/540 Yesterday was the SINGLE day this week with no wind in Minneapolis. But even so, the possibly of bre
1981 H22 - New cushions - missing backrest brackets (2) SeaTR at 10:44am 06.03.16 Smaller Boats 10/924 124251 124250 I'm slowly restoring my salvage 1981 H22. The next job is cushion replacement. I have
O'Day 40 130% Genoa for Sale BlackDiamond at 10:43am 06.03.16 Ask An Oday Owner 0/22 I had O'Day 40 #151. Its now in the Boston area with another owner. I had new sails made for it
How much do these sails cost? pateco at 10:05am 06.03.16 Ask All Sailors 2/4780 North Sails unfurls game-changing new sail technology http://www.gizmag.com/north-sails-unfurls-game
Dinghy found outside Golden Gate markwbird at 8:27am 06.03.16 Ask All Sailors 10/797 So, on the outside chance that whoever lost their dinghy outside the Golden Gate Bridge reads this f
Thanks, Phil! Kermit at 8:05am 06.03.16 Ask All Sailors 18/788 It's nice to see someone else remembers Maxwell Smart. Thanks, @Phil Herring! Ah the good old days.
Santa Barbara Island "Report" Kings Gambit at 8:03am 06.03.16 Destinations 8/3643 Admiral and I just returned from a second "annual" Santa Barbara Island Rendezvous with two companio
Space behind the tiller on my 27 Thenautisalior at 6:32am 06.03.16 The Cherubini Hunters 3/767 The space behind my tiller drives me nuts! What can I do with it? I found a old cooler that fits wel
Sold our boat Bob 04 H260 at 6:00am 06.03.16 Ask All Sailors 13/1524 We sold our boat at the end of our winter Bahamas cruise. Windsong II will continue to cruise Florid
Chesapeake Bay Hunter rendezvous IH82BL8 at 5:03am 06.03.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/808 Woohoo! June 23-26 Spring Cove marina, Solomon's Island. Looking forward to this event, haven't be
Tips for rigging a permanent tidal mooring MikeFloutier at 4:58am 06.03.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/659 Hi, I just bought a 2009 Mac 26M and have obtained a good swinging tidal mooring. It dries out by a

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Venting Battery Compartment JamesG161 at 2:24pm 03.16.24
CONGRATS TO CRAZY DAVE CONDON.. OVER 10,000 HELPFUL MESSAGES JamesG161 at 2:21pm 03.16.24 I guess I have a ways to go. Not really ! You are the Best in giving Electrical Information. Me,
Your feedback on AIS would be greatly appreciated Dave at 2:21pm 03.16.24 SBO does a great job moderating and running the site. Thank you. It's an easy job because the mem
Venting Battery Compartment Davidasailor26 at 2:20pm 03.16.24 No ! It is related to the Amperage. No Amps, no Hydrogen Gas. Jim... PS: Look here for Referenc
Inspecting a Catalina 30 for purchase David in Sandusky at 2:17pm 03.16.24
SSB/HAM beginners study guide? dlochner at 2:16pm 03.16.24 This the best spot to start. Ham Radio Licenses I am WD4IWB Jim... My Dad was K2ROG and KH6DYX
CONGRATS TO CRAZY DAVE CONDON.. OVER 10,000 HELPFUL MESSAGES Davidasailor26 at 2:16pm 03.16.24 I just hit 5000 but putting that in perspective I guess I have a ways to go. Thank you for all you d
SSB/HAM beginners study guide? JamesG161 at 2:14pm 03.16.24 This the best spot to start. Ham Radio Licenses I am WD4IWB Jim... PS: Navy and Marines are sti
Venting Battery Compartment JamesG161 at 2:09pm 03.16.24 The amount of hydrogen off gassing is related to the charging voltage. No ! It is related to the
Your feedback on AIS would be greatly appreciated Tally Ho at 2:08pm 03.16.24
SSB/HAM beginners study guide? BAD ORCA at 2:05pm 03.16.24 Check out AARL. They are the organization promoting amateur ham radio. https://www.arrl.org Oh n
Main Sail Issue dlochner at 2:02pm 03.16.24 Rod, aka MaineSail, continues to contribute to SBO and other platforms, though not as prolifically a
SSB/HAM beginners study guide? dlochner at 1:56pm 03.16.24 Check out AARL. They are the organization promoting amateur ham radio. https://www.arrl.org
Venting Battery Compartment dlochner at 1:54pm 03.16.24 When I redesigned the battery system on my S2 9.2c I added a vent on the front of the box the batte
Venting Battery Compartment Tom J at 1:45pm 03.16.24 I'd think you'd want an explosion proof fan in that application. I'd also think the multi stage cha
Your feedback on AIS would be greatly appreciated Dave at 1:44pm 03.16.24
Inspecting a Catalina 30 for purchase Don S/V ILLusion at 1:15pm 03.16.24 57 reviews by owners: https://catalina.sailboatowners.com/reviews.php?mid=84&model=30
Inspecting a Catalina 30 for purchase jssailem at 12:52pm 03.16.24 What locations typically get wet? All of the boat gets wet. I am guessing your concern is intrusio
Bad Layered Fiberglass? jssailem at 12:43pm 03.16.24 A boat of that age will eventually need to have the auxiliary repowered, if not already done. That w
Bad Layered Fiberglass? DArcy at 12:16pm 03.16.24 That is NOT an Atomic 4. It is a Universal diesel. The front engine mount is loose, you can see the

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