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ST 4000 + display unit Retiring type at 10:08am 05.10.15 Parts Search 2/1066 Does anyone have a display unit for a Raymarine ST 4000+ autopilot system they could part with?
Boat lifts S. Shaner at 9:36am 05.10.15 Smaller Boats 5/1153 Hello. I'm moving the Hunter 22 to a new lake with a residential dock at the house we'll be using. A
Replacement traveller car, 3:1 purchase, 1981 ddeese4 at 9:30am 05.10.15 Catalina 30 3/823 Any suggestions for locating a replacement traveller car, 3:1 purchase, cleats on ends for 1981 Cat
Mainsail Slide Stop Soul_Asset at 9:17am 05.10.15 Sabre Sailboats 1/1685 I have a 1988 Sabre 30 MKIII sailboat. I need a new mainsail slide stop. Any suggestions on where I
racor fuel filter Charlie98117 at 9:08am 05.10.15 Ask All Sailors 3/1054 I was looking up replacement filter numbers and found the primary diesel filter installed on my boat
What type of line is this? (1) Ward H at 8:17am 05.10.15 Ask All Sailors 12/1444 Anyone know what type line the black flecked line is? The green fleck is Samson XLS Yacht Braid.
Motor controls in cockpit Windtherapy at 7:50am 05.10.15 Day Sailers 12/2826 Has anybody added motor controls to the cockpit on a 26' O'day or could be a 23'-30" as well. Just
v belt rubbing on hex bolt newboatowner at 6:07am 05.10.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/672 Welcome back to boat season with the run on aspirin. I have an annoying problem that has existe
Temp gauge resistance range? flipcorp at 5:04am 05.10.15 Bigger Boats 2/731 O'day 37, Yanmar 3QM30H I am having the devils own time getting my temp gauge to work. The PO fit
ODay 322 Packing Gland Wrench advice PatTormey at 4:34am 05.10.15 Ask An Oday Owner 3/649 The Packing Gland on my 87 ODay 322 seems to have crown nuts and is badly gummed up by the dreaded g
looking for auto helm 4000 control unit steve marsh at 3:47am 05.10.15 Mid-Size Boats 9/1085 I have a 27 foot hunter 1979 that came with an auto helm 4000 and the control unit is missing intere
Sink hose below water line. NYSail at 3:46am 05.10.15 Ask All Sailors 18/5198 Hello all Need to replace sink hose..... 1.5". What do people typically use. Guy at west says reinfo
Backing Stanchion Bolts judsonj at 10:35pm 05.09.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 19/2980 Hey All, Last Fall I took off the stanchions from my Mac 22 so that the tarp would lay better al
Yard Sail (3) Daveinet at 9:18pm 05.09.15 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 9/3038 Yard Sail (formerly sail twist) So, Spring has arrived and it has been time to get the boat in orde
Hairline Cracks in Gelcoat around Exterior Drain langstraatp at 5:01pm 05.09.15 Smaller Boats 10/1269 I have a series of semi-circle hairline cracks in the exterior gelcoat around the head sink drain on
Raw water discharge Tim22 at 4:47pm 05.09.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/884 It is almost a year now since I bought my Hunter 310 and so far it ha been a great boat for us. Whil
My 25xp taking up smoking..... rpell46 at 4:38pm 05.09.15 Ask All Sailors 27/5533 Before I start a project that might not be on the right track....I thought it might be a good idea t
Racing on 3gm yanmar diesel shelby scott at 3:41pm 05.09.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 29/3039 I have a 1996 yanmar 3gm. Races out of control. Sent fuel pump to be cleaned, changed out governor
Shround tensions catalina 25 Richiesails at 3:01pm 05.09.15 Mid-Size Boats 8/1146 Anyone know what my tensions should be
Jib sheets Richiesails at 2:59pm 05.09.15 Mid-Size Boats 3/1018 What's the smallest job sheets I can use on my Catalina 25.

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VHF Cabling and Connectors Don S/V ILLusion at 7:51am 01.13.23 My suggestion is to NOT buy coax or the PL259 connectors from Amazon or other generic online sources
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) Project_Mayhem at 7:51am 01.13.23 I'll be using some leftover marine plywood I have on hand, but that's good to know. My local home de
Ice Box Conversion Quandary (1) Hayden Watson at 7:49am 01.13.23 There are also a bunch of very nice stand-alone 12v fridge/freezers. I have both the ice box conver
Exhaust hose vs radiator hose? Project_Mayhem at 7:48am 01.13.23 Dayco's website states that their automotive cooling hoses can't be used with oil. Unfortunately it
Exhaust hose vs radiator hose? Leeward Rail at 7:35am 01.13.23 I assume you are talking automotive radiator hose, since wet exhaust and marine coolant hose are typ
Exhaust hose vs radiator hose? jssailem at 7:32am 01.13.23 I understand it is a matter of the heat that the hoses are designed to withstand. Temps in an engine
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) dlochner at 7:31am 01.13.23 I've read that marine grade is made with glue that is more moisture resistant. Is the same true for
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) Project_Mayhem at 7:29am 01.13.23 I've read that marine grade is made with glue that has better moisture resistance than standard plyw
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) dlochner at 7:25am 01.13.23 There are 2 big differences between regular ply and marine ply, the number of plies and the number o
2008 H41DS w/ mixed Raymarine and Garmin artboas at 7:19am 01.13.23 You should be able to connect a Garmin radar to a Garmin chartplotter. I have had issues with conn
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) Project_Mayhem at 7:09am 01.13.23 When is it appropriate to use cabinet grade instead of marine grade?
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) dlochner at 7:03am 01.13.23 Dave, I know you've said otherwise but you could easily write a book on fiberglass repair. Your ans
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) jssailem at 6:59am 01.13.23 An alternative to plywood (marine plywood - no voids) is Coosa Board. It is a composit. Strong. ligh
Ice Box Conversion Quandary (1) jssailem at 6:41am 01.13.23 Welcome to the SBO Forum. Live-a-boards take several paths. The ones who are not leaving the marina
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) Project_Mayhem at 6:26am 01.13.23 Dave, I know you've said otherwise but you could easily write a book on fiberglass repair. Your answ
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) dlochner at 6:22am 01.13.23 Thanks Dave. What's the advantage of sealing the plywood beforehand when it's going to live in thic
Looking for recommendations for Porta Pottie with MSD Project_Mayhem at 6:19am 01.13.23 I see 40 year old new in box boat engine parts all the time! ;)
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) Project_Mayhem at 6:17am 01.13.23 Thanks Dave. What's the advantage of sealing the plywood beforehand when it's going to live in thick
Maintenance of interior teak on a Hunter 320 (8) sailcapt340 at 6:15am 01.13.23 My recommendation is what I use, Old English Oil. If you just want to preserve finishes you have an
Our new 310 (2) john2 at 6:09am 01.13.23 Yes, there was no space left behind the sink.

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