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Using old Transducer to New Depth Display mlindberg1 at 6:01am 03.03.16 Ask An Oday Owner 10/4370 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 14/1534 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 6/879 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 0/934 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 37/3867 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 8/4939 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 20/1624 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 1/421 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 5/1761 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 1/375 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 1/525 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 31/4062 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 13/1995 Instead of turning into wind and furling, is it OK to furl (using winch) under full sail ?
Buying process question - opinions wanted Richard Theyerl at 7:16am 03.02.16 Ask All Sailors 44/4447 Hello; I am in the midst of buying our first "big" sailboat. A 1973 Pearson 36. We are not going thr
Propeller / Cutless Bearing tools. North Shore, MA azambella at 5:52am 03.02.16 Ask All Sailors 4/929 Does anyone know of a business or shop that loans or rents out propeller ' cutless bearing tools on
Installing additional winch on 361 Oceanis forte at 2:53am 03.02.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 12/3035 I own a 361 oceanis clipper , which is equiped with 1 main winch on portside companion way ( in addt
Hi sailors tips and trix dufour Jonas Jojo at 10:30pm 03.01.16 Dufour 3/3737 Hi I got some handy trix to shear Sadly I can't post specific photos In my album you can find my la
Going to the Broughtons Mark Maulden at 9:45pm 03.01.16 Pacific North West Cruisers 37/3537 Were headed to theBroughtons this summer. Anybody have any favorite anchorages/experiences to share
222 Storm Jib George68fs at 8:09pm 03.01.16 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1041 Hello all, Would anyone know the size of a storm jib for a O'Day 222? Sq feet, luff, etc. Thanks, G
House batteries?? eianm at 7:49pm 03.01.16 Big Boats 29/6707 Does anyone have any strong opinions re the choice between traditional wet cell 8D's as opposed to A

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Worst holding tank install ever Tally Ho at 1:33pm 12.30.23
If H260 is suspended in air, or frozen, what happens? Tally Ho at 1:20pm 12.30.23 Not really, just 50 years of living in the shadow of 3 nuke plants. ;) I wondered why you have th
If H260 is suspended in air, or frozen, what happens? Project_Mayhem at 1:06pm 12.30.23 I'd empty the ballast tanks and pour a healthy amount of antifreeze in there to be on the safe side.
roller furling replacement dlochner at 12:38pm 12.30.23 I replaced the old Furlex unit with a Schaefer. The old unit would bind and the plastic cover for th
Raritan Superflush Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 12:00pm 12.30.23 What parts do you need or expect to need? Fwiw...the Raritan SuperFlush uses the same tried and true
Wood species Calif. Ted at 11:42am 12.30.23 Teak
Installing a MSD potty in our C22 Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 11:36am 12.30.23 Defender's price is much better. They're on the other side of the country from you in CT, but I have
How to change Trailer tire with Boat on Trailer? LloydB at 10:49am 12.30.23 For a trip that far from home you should carry a spare wheel and trailer insurance for your boat in
Installing a MSD potty in our C22 AaronD at 10:29am 12.30.23 I assume you went out through the hull with your vent, as opposed to out through the deck? Correct
If H260 is suspended in air, or frozen, what happens? dlochner at 9:23am 12.30.23 Now there's a prescient observation! Not really, just 50 years of living in the shadow of 3 nuke
If H260 is suspended in air, or frozen, what happens? jdrutten at 9:22am 12.30.23 If there is any chance of a long deep freeze the water ballast should be drain and the valves left
Saving Another Catalina, An abandoned Catalina 36. jssailem at 9:16am 12.30.23 Your plan sounds solid. Stick to it. Boat and title for any money. I would suspect they do not have
Saving Another Catalina, An abandoned Catalina 36. BigEasy at 9:05am 12.30.23
If H260 is suspended in air, or frozen, what happens? Crusty Ol Salt at 8:55am 12.30.23
Raritan Superflush Stu Jackson at 8:35am 12.30.23 Try right here at the sbo store!
Hunter 36 Fridge and Freezer Replacement jssailem at 7:48am 12.30.23 If they are running all the time to maintain cold, perhaps time for a recharge. Lots of other quest
Raritan Superflush jssailem at 7:39am 12.30.23 Consider Fisheries supply. They ship world wide supporting commercial and private boaters. https:/
If H260 is suspended in air, or frozen, what happens? dlochner at 7:38am 12.30.23 If there is any chance of a long deep freeze the water ballast should be drain and the valves left o
How to change Trailer tire with Boat on Trailer? Tater at 6:01am 12.30.23 I didn't see this mentioned so I will. etrailer sells wheel/tire assemblies. I replaced the assembli
Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 Review sailcapt340 at 5:37am 12.30.23

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