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fake or real wood? Paula at 4:23pm 01.12.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/831 Was told by a broker that hunter started using plastic veneer in 2007. Is this true? I'm not a fake
Update to Oday 22 measurements (1989) (3) adanob at 3:20pm 01.12.16 Day Sailers 3/2158 I posted a re-creation of the Oday logo with trident over 5 years ago. An update is attached. http:/
Leroy Somer Windlass solenoid replacement/re-scheme (3) galynd at 2:27pm 01.12.16 Ask All Sailors 17/9243 I purchased my boat a few years ago knowing the windlass was not working because of the solenoid. I
Solar Panels fireman416 at 12:59pm 01.12.16 Forum Help (Site Talk) 18/2332 I want to install some solar panels on my boat this spring and would like to get your input as to wh
311 install diesel or other heater stevemitchell at 12:42pm 01.12.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 18/2788 Hi folks - first post after lurking for a while..... I have owned Grace, my 2000 311 Beneteau, for
Changing Impeller Oberdorfer Pump N202M-908 buddybear at 12:36pm 01.12.16 Catalina 310 10/4779 Have Hull# 57 Catalina 310 recently switched out the Stock Sherwood pump on the Universal 25XPBC wit
Funny how that works... Kermit at 11:02am 01.12.16 Engines and Propulsion 33/2313 I learned something today. I learned that my outboard motor cranks better if I push the start button
Hi-Mod Fittings Mackaroni at 9:15am 01.12.16 Musings With Maine Sail 1/894 Maine Sail, I am curious what sealant if any you use when assembling your Hi-mod fittings? I have
Teak hole plugs Ilanortho at 7:40am 01.12.16 Ask All Sailors 16/2908 Hi; Am refinishing all my cockpit teak trim and handrails off the boat. Have spent weeks removing ol
456 Hunter Chainplate/Deck Water Absorbsion sailorskier at 7:32am 01.12.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1319 I am looking at purchasing a 456 and have found several on the market. One boat has had extensive h
26S centerboard control (1) walt at 7:05am 01.12.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 29/9579 For the last few years I have been trying to keep the weight of my 26S as low as possible, keep "hea
12V switch panel Sailing Poodles at 5:56am 01.12.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1024 None of the switch indicating the lights on the DC side of the switch panels do not work. When I sw
mast step removal to reseal Caperman at 5:48am 01.12.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/925 Hi There I have a 1996 Hunter 336 and leaks through compression post. I was thinking on removing m
Teak and Ebony Sole (1) Casagf66 at 5:23am 01.12.16 Ask All Sailors 6/2896 On the to-do-list this spring will be to replace some sections of the Sole / re-varnish. I've made s
Geneva & Seneca Lake sailing 31seahorse at 5:15am 01.12.16 Destinations 9/4725 Hello SBO Members, I hope we have not lost our sense of reality, BUT we have sold our Oday 272LE her
Seeking a #10 Barient winch jssailem at 9:14pm 01.11.16 Parts Search 9/1219 I'm rerigging. Looking for a small winch to locate on my boom to handle reefing. Used in good condit
Ys pedestal blunt at 8:56pm 01.11.16 The Cherubini Hunters 2/701 Phil,that ys pedestal in the store will that fit a 1980 h33?
Partial New Teak and Holly HMT2 at 8:27pm 01.11.16 Ask All Sailors 6/996 Ok wood working pros. I am replacing two portions of my teak and holly sole on my 1983 Hunter 31. I
yvr boat show 2016 Meriachee at 7:22pm 01.11.16 Destinations 0/604 the yvr show this year will feature Ted Lange, the supporting character bartender from the "love boa
O'Day 222 Whisker Pole Ring Height daleyellin at 5:51pm 01.11.16 Day Sailers 1/1020 What is the height for whisker pole ring from the base of the mast? I just sold my 222 -- moved up

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Discharge of sewage over 3 miles Alan Gomes at 8:37pm 09.14.23 Not quite true. The system must be SECURED, but not permanently disabled; it is not necessary to r
i am considering mounting a anchor assist devise Renn Nelson at 8:25pm 09.14.23 thank you ward H i appreciate your quick reply and spending the effort to correctly decipher my lous
Seaward W/H Leaks at PRV When Water Cold (2) DennisL at 7:59pm 09.14.23 Ralph, you are 100% correct that everything fresh water related inside the boat was subjected to 115
Discharge of sewage over 3 miles Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:41pm 09.14.23 So long as the boat is on the Great Lakes it will need to have its overboard discharge system disabl
Underwater antifouling application? Ralph Johnstone at 7:35pm 09.14.23 what is the risk of exposed gelcoat in coastal water over a 1-year period? Nothing worth worrying
Roll your own! PaulK at 7:20pm 09.14.23 3" PVC fenderboard. Shown at Berwick, LA. The right side fender is above a two inch long 3/4" bolt
Roll your own! stickinthemud57 at 7:03pm 09.14.23 3" PVC fenderboard. Shown at Berwick, LA. The right side fender is above a two inch long 3/4" bolt
Underwater antifouling application? Blitz at 6:54pm 09.14.23 Try Forespar lanocote prop and bottom until your next haul out.
Underwater antifouling application? dlochner at 6:15pm 09.14.23 No significant risk. There will be some growth on the spot, it will come off easily.
Discharge of sewage over 3 miles dlochner at 6:11pm 09.14.23 So long as the boat is on the Great Lakes it will need to have its overboard discharge system disabl
Seaward W/H Leaks at PRV When Water Cold Ralph Johnstone at 5:54pm 09.14.23 to my surprise found 115 psi after the pressure reducer. Would I be correct to say that all of yo
Request for Feedback: Keel Tray Modification Crazy Dave Condon at 5:36pm 09.14.23 What boat and photos please
Discharge of sewage over 3 miles Alan Gomes at 5:36pm 09.14.23 Aren't we allowed to discharge passed 3 miles from the coast (I know, not recommended) You've alre
Discharge of sewage over 3 miles Don S/V ILLusion at 4:52pm 09.14.23 Nothing wrong with the system. It's on a new(er) boat... Check local regs for Lake Michigan. There
Seaward W/H Leaks at PRV When Water Cold (1) DennisL at 3:54pm 09.14.23 So I checked the water pressure and to my surprise found 115 psi after the pressure reducer. I got
Discharge of sewage over 3 miles xavpil at 3:47pm 09.14.23 RE: My surveyor noted that the sewage discharge system should be permanently disabled and the thru-
Discharge of sewage over 3 miles garymalmgren at 3:34pm 09.14.23 RE: My surveyor noted that the sewage discharge system should be permanently disabled and the thru-
Discharge of sewage over 3 miles xavpil at 3:33pm 09.14.23
Discharge of sewage over 3 miles Don S/V ILLusion at 3:31pm 09.14.23
Roll your own! (2) stickinthemud57 at 3:18pm 09.14.23 Another take on the sail roller, slightly larger diameter. This one even allows for storage! This i

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