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Universal 5411 lpbosch at 5:54pm 11.12.15 Catalina 30 19/6472 What is your opinion on the Universal 5411? I purchased a C30 with the Universal 5411 out of the bo
Hull paint LakeMurraySailor at 5:08pm 11.12.15 Catalina 22 10/1674 I understand that the previous owner put a two-part epoxy on the bottom but applied no paint! So I b
Looking @ purchase of c 25 swing keel need advice jmczzz at 4:14pm 11.12.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/823 I would like to move up to a C-25 from my C-22. I do want to stay with a swing keel like my 22. The
Topping lift, useful or pointless marchem at 1:41pm 11.12.15 Catalina 310 16/3976 With a rigid boom vang on the C310 I'm not sure I see value in the topping lift (the Dutchman system
1982, 37 cutter frankies56 at 1:06pm 11.12.15 The Cherubini Hunters 3/512 Hello friends , I was wondering about what was the original prop size that came from the factory on
Soft sound proof generator enclosures eianm at 12:38pm 11.12.15 Big Boats 17/5922 I have a H42 with the factory fitted Onan- great, but NOISY! No room for a normal sound enclosure, b
Saildrive on h356 Patrik at 9:34am 11.12.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1021 I would like to get in contact with someone who knows anything about how the Yanmar saildrive is ins
Question re: motoring in reverse indimini at 7:56am 11.12.15 S2 25/6737 Our 9.2 seems to exhibit poor performance when trying to back up under power. At first I thought it
Expand fuel tanks on pearson 39-2 mgaff at 7:42am 11.12.15 Pearson 8/1251 Just looking for information about how to expand the fuel tankage on a Pearson 39-2. Currently it is
Corrosion on keel bolts Steverhnm at 7:34am 11.12.15 Big Boats 15/4355 I would like to know if anyone has experience removing their keel bolt hardware. Unfortunately (in
Hunter 426 or 44 aft photos captainpat at 6:54am 11.12.15 Big Boats 3/1174 Looking for "under sail" and "action" pictures of Hunter 426 or 44 aft. Send to captainpat355@veriz
Universal overheating/no water discharging knotoldyet at 5:13am 11.12.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/1255 My Universal M25XP is overheating; and water is not being discharged from stern outlet. So far these
Mast head spinnaker halyard block marchem at 6:42pm 11.11.15 Catalina 310 8/7747 My rigger was up the mast today, putting LED bulbs in, and he said that the spinnaker block at the m
Condensation on larger boats OS2Dude at 6:22pm 11.11.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/1191 On my O'Day 23 condensation during the cooler months never seemed to be an issue. There was a littl
Renogy 100w flex panels gettinthere at 12:59pm 11.11.15 Ask All Sailors 8/1418 Both of my renogy semiflex 100w panels have quit. The old thread on this subject appears closed so
SBO veterans... when, where, and how did you serve? Phil Herring at 12:32pm 11.11.15 Ask All Sailors 54/4921 Brian's post got me thinking... we haven't done one of these threads in years, and it was a blast la
Veterans day, 2015 Brian D at 12:14pm 11.11.15 Ask All Sailors 2/200 On behalf of the staff and moderators of SBO, we wish to say Thank You to our Veterans. Without your
Removing rudder on '85 first 29 (2) Still Crazy at 11:22am 11.11.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1241 116989 116990 Does anyone have experience removing the rudder on a tiller boat of this vintage? I ha
Question about a honda 9.9 - electrics rgranger at 10:37am 11.11.15 Ask All Sailors 9/5010 Hey All I'm in a quandary. I just took possession of a very well kept Hunter 26 and it came with
Help educate an old man on shoal keel RussC at 9:50am 11.11.15 Ask All Sailors 19/3589 I was looking at an ad for a North American 23 the other day and realized I don't understand all I k

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Replacing Boat windows dlochner at 6:40am 03.01.23 The ports look like they were a prior owner's "better idea." Boats from that era were typically fram
Replacing Boat windows (3) Salvonight at 6:26am 03.01.23 213417213416213415
Insurance Claim dlochner at 5:52am 03.01.23 Yes, you should report this to your insurance company, assuming you have some sort of hull insurance
Where to look for Replacement Trailers Zinger88 at 5:43am 03.01.23 I think the last surviving businesses have all fled the west coast by now? ;) Now that's damn fun
US Sailing re-do for 2024 Olympics Rick Webb at 5:03am 03.01.23 It is a big part of their marketing and fund raising.
Hunter 326 - Yanmar Engine Vibration - New mounts and maybe more?? sesmith at 4:59am 03.01.23 Here's where I got mine. Price varies with material chosen. Don't forget to have the new coupling
Insurance Claim JamesG161 at 11:07pm 02.28.23 My question is, should I get my insurance company involved? Yes! Insurance Companies deal with ea
Mounted vhf radio q's JohnShannon at 10:39pm 02.28.23 The neat thing about DSC is it sends your exact coordinates to the CG ( well everybody really) when
Universal 25xpb Parts (1) SimiSAilor at 9:48pm 02.28.23 Look for a sticker on your valve cover. It will tell you what model of Kubota you really have.
I have come to the conclusion Leeward Rail at 9:11pm 02.28.23 But I have never steered using the emergency tiller..... Never crossed my mind can I see the compas
Leak in water tank: what are my options? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:04pm 02.28.23 Yup...as I have said many times, there is NO sealant, glue or any other product that will bond perma
I have come to the conclusion Leeward Rail at 9:03pm 02.28.23 "the helicopter aircrew lowered their rescue swimmer to plant a datum marker buoy on the yacht so th
Another Winter Movie... BOC Challenge.. jssailem at 9:03pm 02.28.23 Sad yes. But what a way to go. Wonder if he had Viking DNA. Nice tribute to Harry at the end of the
I have come to the conclusion jssailem at 9:01pm 02.28.23 We can do that and avoid contributing to a company that discriminates against customers based on age
I have come to the conclusion Leeward Rail at 8:59pm 02.28.23 The Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines has decided in contract with their shore excursion companies (who
Another Winter Movie... BOC Challenge.. Leeward Rail at 8:20pm 02.28.23 thanks leeward Thank you. An enjoyable way to past this time on shore. You are most welcome. M
Funny Friday!!! (1) DArcy at 7:28pm 02.28.23 213412
Advice on choosing keel lifting rope Project_Mayhem at 6:56pm 02.28.23 Pay attention to how it's attached to the keel and try to duplicate it as closely as possible. I had
US Sailing re-do for 2024 Olympics PaulK at 6:20pm 02.28.23 According to their , training and supporting Olympic sailors is a major part of their mission. From
Mounted vhf radio q's Caboteur at 6:18pm 02.28.23 Fred, you say you will sail on the Ottawa river. The handheld will mostly do the job there. If you g

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