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Facebook C-22 Racing and Regattas (1) CaptDon01 at 5:48am 03.24.16 Catalina 22 1/461 We have plenty of information on repairing our beloved C-22, but how about racing? Many of us are al
Hunter 340 Optional Winches 8 sandy paws at 7:33pm 03.23.16 Big Boats 2/853 I'm installing winches on 1997 340 on the pads by the radar arch. I know they are for the spinnaker
Re bedding the big windows h430 kmatthews at 7:12pm 03.23.16 Big Boats 12/2536 Hey all first poster here. I'm a new to me Hunter 430 owner that came with its fair share of leaks.
What is this deck plate for? (1) rade0041 at 7:09pm 03.23.16 Smaller Boats 32/3414 Hello, Could anyone tell me what the plate on the floor near the back of the cabin on my 1996 26'
Rebuilding Winches on 1990 35.5 Steverhnm at 7:07pm 03.23.16 Big Boats 7/1327 So is there any advice on the type of grease or source of instructions on rebuilding the 1 and 2 spe
No good deed goes unpunished (1) Kermit at 6:51pm 03.23.16 Ask All Sailors 65/8990 Many years ago I rehabilitated injured birds of prey. I gave my blood, sweat and tears for them. I a
CE Rating on 2006 Hunter 31 jrogersthat at 6:03pm 03.23.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2102 I am looking to find the ce rating of my hunter 31. Does anyone know what it is and where can I find
Hole in mast for access to the wiring and plug. nlneilson at 5:49pm 03.23.16 Catalina 30 13/6241 I want to cut an access hole near the bottom of the mast to get to the wiring plug and the wiring.
Carbon Build Up nveater at 4:23pm 03.23.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/777 So I removed my 22 year old mixing elbow to replace and the passageway (exhaust manifold ?) where th
Shallow water costal sailer mark west at 3:35pm 03.23.16 Trailer Sailors 19/6569 Thin water sail boats suggestions. Some days the sandy mud bottom of river by our dock is close to t
Pros and Cons of the Hunter 32 Vision, yr 1990 Biscuit Juan at 1:09pm 03.23.16 Ask All Sailors 3/3625 Just sold my Hunter 34 and I want to get rid of payments and downsize to something I can sail a lit
7500 - 10000 just for remove and install on a repower??!! SailMaster at 10:27am 03.23.16 Engines and Propulsion 12/1226 Hello all, I was just quoted 7500 to 10000 to remove an Volvo MD2B and replace it with a Yanmar 3YM
Pulling Up the Ramp with a FWD timebandit at 9:10am 03.23.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1201 I have a chance to get an Ford Edge and I am worried that it might not get the 25 up the ramp being
Beneteau 361 Bottom Paint Bob Grove at 9:10am 03.23.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1450 We are the proud new owners of a 2000 361, and we are about to embark on the pre-season preparation.
Looking to purchase new sails suttonwt at 9:04am 03.23.16 Cal 5/1040 I'm looking to replace 3 old (original?) sails on my 1968 Cal 28. Anyone have any suggestions on whe
When to equalize? gettinthere at 8:23am 03.23.16 Musings With Maine Sail 5/1196 My eq instructions say to eq until specific gravity stops rising. My sg is always around 1275 when
Speedo removal (1) toliver at 8:22am 03.23.16 Ask All Sailors 15/1823 Does anyone know how to remove an old Kenyon Knotmeter sending unit? On the outside of the hull in t
nice boat (1) kpgraci at 8:11am 03.23.16 Sails Call Lounge 14/1848 My marina is pretty strick wanting everything dotted and crossed, insurance and registration wise. S
Top of compression post question (1) suttonwt at 7:58am 03.23.16 Cal 2/1005 Another member pointed out that I'd posted this in an old thread and suggested that I post it as new
Storage on 2009 41 DS Knotty Dog at 7:36am 03.23.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/843 Hello all, We're considering buying this boat for long term cruising in Mexico and the Caribbean. I

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Seeking guidence restoring My 1979 o'day 30 jssailem at 5:24am 08.26.23 Welcome Johnny to SBO. Congratulations on your getting a boat. Rule #1 on boats that the owner value
Traveler Upgrade form 4-1 to 6-1? RoyS at 5:06am 08.26.23 At $0.11 each, why count? Order more than you need and no down time.
Strange gear shifting event, Universal M-12, Hurth HBW50 RoyS at 4:55am 08.26.23 I assume you have two engine control levers involved; one for shifting and a separate one for thrott
Stowing Winch Handles jviss at 4:33am 08.26.23 would like to see a photo...sounds like a clean installation. Greg Yes, a pic would help!
The Award Winner for best Photoshopping (1) Will Gilmore at 3:15am 08.26.23 219276 With all those people onboard, they are going to sink. -Will
The Award Winner for best Photoshopping Will Gilmore at 3:11am 08.26.23 here. -Will
C&C 44 spinnaker pole. Dan C&C 44 at 12:33am 08.26.23 Broken cable could be a few different things. A spinnaker pole has cables for the '"Topping lift" o
Saving Another Catalina, An abandoned Catalina 36. Hayden Watson at 10:47pm 08.25.23 So I just got back to WA and went to check out the boat. I took stock of some of the wood parts I h
Saving Another Catalina, An abandoned Catalina 36. mikeracca at 9:12pm 08.25.23 So I just got back to WA and went to check out the boat. I took stock of some of the wood parts I ha
Stowing Winch Handles Tally Ho at 9:07pm 08.25.23 ^^ A. Form follows function. Winches are often in corners of cockpits. B. In fact, with smooth cut
Catalina 30 vs O'Day 25 Tally Ho at 9:04pm 08.25.23 I started on a Hunter 280. 7500# displacement or so, but with wheel steering and a diesel inboard.
PNW Summer Cruise 2023 Stu Jackson at 8:55pm 08.25.23 Thanks to Terry for getting me out of the house and for a nice visit (1:08:20), my cameo! :wow3: I'
PNW Summer Cruise 2023 MikeHoncho at 8:54pm 08.25.23
Catalina 30 vs O'Day 25 Stu Jackson at 8:39pm 08.25.23 I know as I sail SF Bay. In my opinion you cannot go wrong if you find a good condition Catalina 30
Seeking guidence restoring My 1979 o'day 30 Project_Mayhem at 8:34pm 08.25.23
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? Tally Ho at 8:17pm 08.25.23 Truly a thing of beauty : ? Greg
Head Door Vent Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:12pm 08.25.23 Thanks for the "plug" for my book, John! I have a couple of questions: Is the head always a bit "r
CL14 Dinghy Fuzzy_logic at 8:08pm 08.25.23 Looking at the picture, my mast setup is identical, but as you noticed mine is set for pivoting. The
Catalina 30 vs O'Day 25 Straycat22296 at 7:59pm 08.25.23
I have an 21' American Fiberglass Davidasailor26 at 7:49pm 08.25.23

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