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hull polishing bburke at 8:51am 09.26.15 Day Sailers 2/1066 The hull on my Spindrift Daysailer 1 had an ok finish, but I wanted to improve it with some polishin
Short Video Bad Obsession at 8:40am 09.26.15 Ask All Sailors 8/1016 I got a SJ CAM 4000 for a birthday present. Anyway, I shot a very short video of my last sailing tr
What is this flap thing on the bottom of my H170? (2) mark2 at 6:29am 09.26.15 Day Sailers 5/1693 Thought I saw a post about this once before but cannot find it. While searching for a leak around th
Cat 30 refit advise. (1) Woodyapex at 1:02am 09.26.15 Catalina 30 14/4688 I've purchased a cat 30 for myself and girlfriend to sail around in for a while . At the minute it
Blisters above the waterline!? (1) Zach Grammon at 8:43pm 09.25.15 Catalina 22 5/1993 So I recently purchased a C-22 '73 #2353 and have been working on it the past three weeks or so. To
Raising the Gooseneck steve.bp65 at 5:03pm 09.25.15 Smaller Boats 15/4596 Reposition the Gooseneck I recently had a bimini fitted to our hunter 240. To allow the installer t
Looking for 2017 C-22 Nationals Host CaptDon01 at 3:33pm 09.25.15 Catalina 22 0/658 It's time to start thinking about the 2017 C-22 Nationals. The regatta will be returning to the cent
New Owner mrudman850 at 3:13pm 09.25.15 Catalina 22 1/474 Took possession of an unnamed 1977 C-22 yesterday - #7575. Boat was out of the water for two years,
Re-powering 78 H30 Yeki at 1:36pm 09.25.15 The Cherubini Hunters 3/809 Hello All! I am considering re-powering our 1978 H30. Would a Universal 5424 be a suitable replacem
Heavy Weather Bad Obsession at 12:56pm 09.25.15 Ask All Sailors 76/13897 Where is the line when the weather turns from good sailing to Heavy Weather? I think that each pe
Single Handed Mooring Techniques Jtcf78911 at 10:43am 09.25.15 Ask All Sailors 18/4688 Dear friends in sailing... Interested in techniques some of you may use for single handed moori
Battery Charger Location And Type On A Hunter 33.5 tgrady at 10:34am 09.25.15 Mid-Size Boats 1/1119 I have a Xantrex True Charge 2 charging a bank of 4 flood type golf batteries. The batteries are lo
Installing a generator in a Hunter 410 Don Lucas at 6:09am 09.25.15 Big Boats 6/1937 Who has installed a generator in their Hunter 410? Were you able to install it from the outside beta
2GM Shifter travel Canonshooternb at 5:44am 09.25.15 Engines and Propulsion 6/1368 I have a new 2 me 1986 boat with 2GM20 engine. This summer on occasion I noticed that the transmis
Motor Mounts Damifudo at 3:14am 09.25.15 Catalina 30 9/3071 Hello all I am new to Catalina and this Forum. We are looking to purchase a 1988 C30 and just had t
1997 Owner's Manual oldsalt147 at 8:58pm 09.24.15 Catalina 30 4/937 where can I go to purchase or download a 1997 Catalina 30 Owner's Manual?
Ameriseam 6 foot rail mount bimini CHSN WND at 5:35pm 09.24.15 Smaller Boats 6/1092 Dumb question, but how does the 6 foot rail mount bimini (the model sold in the SBO store for H26) f
2GM Mixing Elbow Question davejet at 3:58pm 09.24.15 Mid-Size Boats 13/2947 :confused: Need a Yanmar Expert! I have the orginal 2GM for my 1983 Hunter 31. SaltWater/RawWater
12 volt DC outlets John Dibb at 2:34pm 09.24.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1265 I have a 2002 Beneteau 361 question which I hope is not a repeat. On the new to us boat I was checki
Raw Water Pumps - Cautionary Tales (3) Maine Sail at 1:40pm 09.24.15 Ask All Sailors 2/1865 In the last couple of weeks I have had one issue I've never come across and another I have seen only

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Trolling Motor as Auxiliary lacoursmarc at 5:13pm 11.24.23 I am also now using my trolling motor on my dinghy with lithium batteries - very light and more cons
Compass plexiglass got blind Viktor Eysselein at 4:25pm 11.24.23 What brand is your compass? What brand is your compass? Suunto F-116, not made anymore! Thanks,
Mounting a motor sbrogden at 4:01pm 11.24.23 Thank you everyone! I have much to look into and expect to have a much easier way to get away from t
CLosed must be postponed. arf145 at 3:26pm 11.24.23 I like this kind of slow build...I'll stay tuned
Mid LiFePO4 Cruisers? Johann at 3:11pm 11.24.23 Sounds like a good way to go. Do you use the 48v for propluson or just house loads? Actually we a
Seeking a precise pattern for a Hunter 260 jib dlochner at 2:50pm 11.24.23 Call the store here at SBO. This is your best bet. I do appreciate the helpful comments, but I
Which are the best good old daysailers? (2) jon hansen at 2:47pm 11.24.23 221588
Seeking a precise pattern for a Hunter 260 jib rgranger at 2:39pm 11.24.23 Call the store here at SBO.
Seeking a precise pattern for a Hunter 260 jib (1) rburt at 2:31pm 11.24.23 I do appreciate the helpful comments, but I think I need to be more clear. I've attached a boat and
Listed Displacement vs. Max Displacement Crazy Dave Condon at 2:30pm 11.24.23 @odlide Take some pictures of the hull and post them here on blisters in a different thread If fou
Single private mooring rentals capta at 2:20pm 11.24.23 My mooring in Tyrrel Bay has (had) three screws and a length of 1"stud link chain. Then 3" polypro a
Which are the best good old daysailers? stickinthemud57 at 2:07pm 11.24.23 I'll throw in a good word for the MacGregor 26S (not to be confused with the X or the M). Pro's -Be
Compass plexiglass got blind Viktor Eysselein at 1:32pm 11.24.23 Is the damage on the outside or inside of the plexiglass cover. Outside of the plaxiglass cover! T
Compass plexiglass got blind Viktor Eysselein at 1:31pm 11.24.23 I have used Meguiar's 67 Marine/RV One Step Compound - Marine and RV Restorer That Removes Heavy Ox
Mid LiFePO4 Cruisers? Hayden Watson at 1:28pm 11.24.23
Listed Displacement vs. Max Displacement odlide at 1:28pm 11.24.23 The trailer you are looking for I would suggest four supports each side regardless of pads or bunk
CLosed must be postponed. dlochner at 12:59pm 11.24.23 Huh?
Seeking a precise pattern for a Hunter 260 jib dlochner at 12:58pm 11.24.23 Do you know who made the original sails, they will have the dimensions and probably replicate them.
Starting a yanmar 4jh2e after 3 years? kloudie1 at 12:45pm 11.24.23 I am not familiar enough with that engine to know which are or may be impacted .. Check the oil care
Seeking a precise pattern for a Hunter 260 jib (1) CrispyCringle at 12:40pm 11.24.23 From Sailboat Guide. Easy to measure your self though.

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