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Precision 21 Centerboard Problem Tom on P21 at 4:02pm 05.29.16 Precision 2/4186 Hi, Looking for guidance on repairing a centerboard failure on a Precision 21. The centerboard on
Mast winch? gjordan at 3:19pm 05.29.16 Catalina 22 12/2963 Another question. What size halyard winch and base would be correct for mast mounting on a cat 22? I
Jib Hanks??? gjordan at 3:10pm 05.29.16 Catalina 22 4/1325 What size jib hanks do we use on our Cat 22s? I want to order 4 or 5 to put on my drifter, since a f
Crossed over to the dark side (3) dgreen1991 at 2:17pm 05.29.16 Catalina 22 30/2337 124023 124024
Hunter 29.5 Advice Henrique at 1:10pm 05.29.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/3033 Hi, I'm planning to change my good and old Maxi 77 for something more "familiar friendly", and recen
Leather Wheel Cover EJWash at 12:19pm 05.29.16 Ask All Sailors 15/4533 Hi All, Wanting to install a leather wheel cover on my Catalina C-30 (28" helm). I'd like to hear
Flag �tiquette or rules on a US documented vessel NiceBeny at 11:17am 05.29.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 17/7660 I know the US flag needs to be flown in other countries correct? but what about in the US? and can o
Galley/Cabin Trim Advice Needed (1) hdhr289 at 9:47am 05.29.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/602 I am considering building a shelf that extends over the galley counter/sink area on my 2012 Hunter 3
Tuning my hunter 386 magicmist at 9:13am 05.29.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/384 I just got my 2004 Hunter 386 and her mast was derigged to transport her. Can anyone give me some gu
Keel J Bolts Hop at 8:49am 05.29.16 Ask All Sailors 5/638 Does anyone know of J bolts pulling from a lead keel? My '86 Pearson 33 for the first time showed a
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND (3) seadaddler at 7:09am 05.29.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/379 Have over 30 boats from PGSC at Pelican Bay Charlotte Harbor great weather for our pot luck and
Need CDI Furler help. Ed Schenck at 6:57am 05.29.16 Ask All Sailors 5/727 My friend's new to her boat has a CDI Furler which I believe is an FF3. But it does not exactly loo
Need help with sourcing a sliding companionway hatch Hobopacket at 6:42am 05.29.16 Catalina 22 7/934 So my sliding hatch fell off doing 65mph down the freeway. Talk about a bad day on the way to the la
HQST FLEXIBLE SOLAR, VICTRON MPPT CONTROLLER, BALMAR MC-614 REGULATOR AND INEXEPENSIVE AMP CLAMP NICK1951 at 6:11am 05.29.16 Musings With Maine Sail 11/3975 HQST FLEXIBLE SOLAR, VICTRON MPPT CONTROLLER, BALMAR MC-614 REGULATOR AND INEXEPENSIVE AMP CLAMP He
Memorial weekend sail with the family Slartibartfass at 5:52am 05.29.16 Catalina 22 7/1650 UNCUT: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly..... Got a little bit exciting while getting out the harbor..
1987 Catalina 30 tall rig karen Elissa Butler at 9:18pm 05.28.16 Parts Search 5/835 Can anyone tell me where I can get the red button that holds the fuse for the lights? Just need the
Parking Lot to Water Times LeeandRick at 7:41pm 05.28.16 Trailer Sailors 18/2569 On average how long does it take you to rig and launch. (Parking lot to ready to sail away at the la
Nice sailing trip. (1) sailaway78 at 5:43pm 05.28.16 Ask All Sailors 13/1398 Just got back from a two week jaunt. Sailing on friends Hunter 36. We didn't go too far, just as
depth sounder replacement (1) shank at 4:58pm 05.28.16 Catalina 22 4/1016 The 87 model I recently purchased has an old Kenyon depth gage mounted on the wall next to the compa
Outboard locking problem. DAVA390 at 3:54pm 05.28.16 Engines and Propulsion 11/2783 On my Tohatsu 6hp outboard: has a thumbscrew on the back to control friction on spinning the top. I

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CS22 in the Thousand Islands dlochner at 12:39pm 04.09.24 Perhaps the most important thing to remember on the St Lawrence is the gross tonnage rule. ;) As
CS22 in the Thousand Islands DMD at 12:29pm 04.09.24 It will be fine. The river is well protected, there are plenty of anchorages to explore and there i
CS22 in the Thousand Islands dlochner at 12:08pm 04.09.24 Thanks for this. I have all of that in hand. I am mostly interested, to be as clear as possible, in
CS22 in the Thousand Islands DMD at 11:18am 04.09.24 Welcome to SBO, @DMD. Congrats on your CS22. Sounds like you are thinking of stretching your sailin
Dodger mold stain Stu Jackson at 9:35am 04.09.24 Clyde, the Sunbrella site has the answer.
Catalina 34 Interior Stu Jackson at 9:12am 04.09.24 You should become aware of this C34 forum: https://c34.org/bbs/index.php/board,11.0.html
Easiest way to obtain fuel sample from bottom of tank on a Catalina 410? Ralph Johnstone at 9:10am 04.09.24 Thanks! I use Biobor also. If your using Biobor and replace your fuel maybe every year or so, you
Catalina 34 Interior dmax at 8:10am 04.09.24 What year? If it's pre-1990 or so, Catalina used Watco Teak Oil (avail;able at Home Depot) - clean t
CS22 in the Thousand Islands dlochner at 7:31am 04.09.24 Have been looking at a number of CS22s that are for sale. I live on the St Lawrence. Havn't sailed
CS22 in the Thousand Islands jssailem at 7:30am 04.09.24 Welcome to SBO, @DMD. Congrats on your CS22. Sounds like you are thinking of stretching your sailin
Name Change jssailem at 7:18am 04.09.24 That is a just bit sick:facepalm:.
Pacific NW Weather (1) jssailem at 7:16am 04.09.24 The challenge is the many weather watchers are looking at the short term data. Monitoring near time
Pacific NW Weather jssailem at 6:57am 04.09.24
Name Change Guystapo at 6:56am 04.09.24 LOVE IT ..Thanks for the response everyone ...now where can I find a virgin? I wonder if Ghislaine k
Name Change Guystapo at 6:55am 04.09.24 Google it. There's a recommended ritual. It used to require sacrifice of a virgin, but those being
Best way to single hand dock to starboard with wind blowing you off: OS2Dude at 6:26am 04.09.24 My spring line is attached to the dock. When I come into the slip, I am going no faster than I am w
Pacific NW Weather Screen Saver at 6:00am 04.09.24 Interesting thoughts. If I understand, your desire with regard to weather needs is to have a histor
Lofrans Tigres Horizontal Windlass dLj at 5:30am 04.09.24 I wouid highly advise putting this unit in a crate, and shipping it to Lofrans. The job will get do
Pic of Hunter 23 Masthead for fitting main topping lift jssailem at 5:17am 04.09.24 Welcome to SBO. Good to have you here mate. Topping lifts come in two versions. Adjustable: A line
Pacific NW Weather jssailem at 5:02am 04.09.24 Interesting thoughts. If I understand, your desire with regard to weather needs is to have a histor

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