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1980 Hunter 25 - Safe Paint Removal (1) JLeCompte at 12:01pm 03.03.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/628 After years of dreaming of sailing, I finally decided to stop merely dreaming and purchased my first
Pet Peeve with Sailboat Adds Bad Obsession at 11:58am 03.03.16 Ask All Sailors 51/4018 A hobby of mine is looking at other boats. I love looking through adds of boats and seeing what peo
26x split centerboard Albertagirl at 10:44am 03.03.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/649 Our 1998 26X has a centerboard that has split at the bottom seam (probably due to water freezing ins
VHF Radio Rebate for Standard Horizon, 2016 CloudDiver at 10:08am 03.03.16 Ask All Sailors 3/855 If you are looking for a new handheld or fixed VHF radio, Standard Horizon has a mail in rebate for
Sailing purchase sea trial advice wanted... VanIslandGuy at 9:10am 03.03.16 Ask All Sailors 5/511 We are in the process of completing a purchase on a Hunter 410. This is our second sailboat, (we've
Legend 35.5 keel issue (1) nfg2u at 9:08am 03.03.16 Big Boats 5/774 Is this where the keel attaches. Just on the hard and seeing where it looks like its debonding at th
SUGRU Marc14857 at 8:13am 03.03.16 Ask All Sailors 1/364 Saw this article in the NY Times today (3/3/2016). Has anyone ever used this stuff? Seems like a goo
Using old Transducer to New Depth Display mlindberg1 at 6:01am 03.03.16 Ask An Oday Owner 10/4120 I have what is believed to be original depth sounder on my Oday 26. The gauge is a round standard ho
Best rust prevention for iron jack shaft Rodd at 5:55am 03.03.16 Musings With Maine Sail 14/1421 I have a v-drive with a 4 foot jack shaft connecting tranny to v-drive. Stuffing box is directly b
Getting ready for new season in New England oldsalt147 at 7:39pm 03.02.16 Catalina 30 6/810 I am new owner of a 1989 Catalina Tall Rig. To the best of my knowledge it was properly winterized.
ZF 10 versus Technodrive TMC 40 Robert1224 at 7:04pm 03.02.16 The Cherubini Hunters 0/895 Ahoy, I am most interested in finding out what the experiences have been with ZF 10 transmissions.
WTB Hunter 260 PNW philip8614 at 6:05pm 03.02.16 Smaller Boats 37/3653 HI, I joined this forum looking to buy a Hunter 260 in the $17-23K range and have been unsuccessful
Lewmar Standard Portlight handle O rings size Kevin Johnson at 5:55pm 03.02.16 Ask All Sailors 8/4717 Does anyone know the size of the O ring that is used in the Lewmar (old) Standard portlight handles.
What the word "marine" actually costs! rgranger at 5:05pm 03.02.16 Ask All Sailors 20/1516 I've managed to amuse myself today. I'm sourcing parts for a VHF installation and ran across some g
6 gallon hot water heaters to replace 27 yr old ht wtr htr obdoor at 4:07pm 03.02.16 Ask All Sailors 1/402 Any and all advice on replacing existing hot water heater for my Pearson 33, price and efficiency im
Mac 26x -12 Added portholes and hatches...good or bad? Greg1999 at 2:18pm 03.02.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1686 I am looking at a 1999 26x. The owner has added a bunch of opening portals and hatches. There are 4
Hatteras inlet lee oakley at 12:17pm 03.02.16 Ask All Sailors 1/360 would like all info on Hatteras inlet at pemlico sound. Experiances of it. I draft about 5ft and wo
MARCH/APRIL MAINBRACE is out CaptDon01 at 12:14pm 03.02.16 Catalina 22 1/516 Just hit the streets, the 2016 March/April issue of the MainBrace: http://www.catalina22.org/index.p
Cleating the anchor rode Iluna at 8:52am 03.02.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 31/3756 The owner's manual for our 2007 Hunter 31 says that the cleats on the deck are the "strong points" a
Furling the Genoa thaeni at 8:02am 03.02.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/1857 Instead of turning into wind and furling, is it OK to furl (using winch) under full sail ?

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keel bolts Ralph Johnstone at 7:31pm 09.23.23 picture two is haul out 6 years ago with a known crack around keel/hull connection The most impor
Sewing Cushions and Bimini Ward H at 7:01pm 09.23.23 I also have a Kenmore 158-1251 which has all metal gears and is mostly metal. Some external pieces a
23.5 unsinkable??? dlochner at 6:41pm 09.23.23 The issue is not weight, it is displacement and density. This is best illustrated with a PFD example
Old DataMarine instrument ...does it speak NMEA0183? jviss at 6:25pm 09.23.23 The shipping companies quoted me shipping to MA from WA of $100.00. What shipping companies?
Catalina 27 Universal M-18 random not starting issue Ward H at 5:05pm 09.23.23 I agree with Kappy. Clean the electrical connections, including the ground connections at the motor
Legend Mast Tuning - pumping, new rigging (4) SV Maverick at 5:01pm 09.23.23 The refrigerator (8 cubic feet) and freezer (5 cubic feet) are pretty big. The front and top opening
23.5 unsinkable??? Johann at 4:59pm 09.23.23
hunter 310 port window Hello Below at 4:42pm 09.23.23 Maybe available right here in the SBO store: Hunter 310 Ports and Windows
First 41S5 (1990?) needs a replacement Prop Shaft skipr00 at 3:56pm 09.23.23 Opps. Need to update old profile. Above happened to my Beneteau 331. 2002 vintage.
First 41S5 (1990?) needs a replacement Prop Shaft skipr00 at 3:50pm 09.23.23 Sorry to say that I am on my third shaft and third propeller. Boat sat in warm salt water. and was s
Simrad WP30 vs WP32- what's the difference? kloudie1 at 3:48pm 09.23.23 This manual should answer that question. A buddy has one and loves it. I think that the other wires
Traveling in landlocked Switzerland Tally Ho at 2:45pm 09.23.23
Catalina 27 Universal M-18 random not starting issue kappykaplan at 2:39pm 09.23.23 From your description, I suspect a voltage drop at the starter. Try removing the electrical connect
Dry bilge in H49/50 artboas at 1:46pm 09.23.23 The only water that gets into my bilge is when the shower box in the main shower overflows, usually
Its funny Friday! rgranger at 1:29pm 09.23.23 one to my dad...:ass:
Old DataMarine instrument ...does it speak NMEA0183? Mark Maulden at 1:09pm 09.23.23 He rebuilt my wind indicator couple years ago. It had suffered mechanical damage. He now has the m
Pedestal Wheel Lock on 1999 H280? Tally Ho at 12:53pm 09.23.23
Max prop for a Catalina 315 Florida17 at 12:43pm 09.23.23
Max prop for a Catalina 315 Tally Ho at 12:34pm 09.23.23
Its funny Friday! (1) Kermit at 12:12pm 09.23.23 220190

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