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jrowan at 11:38am 07.21.15
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Greetings, Hope everyone else is getting in more sail time this summer then we are. My transmi
jwh99 at 11:16am 07.21.15
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I was going to replace my alternator bracket because I have always had issues with the alternator an
Clydo at 11:03am 07.21.15
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When I bought my 2003 C310 two years ago dealer had to replace macerator pump (leaking - ugh).
MattObjects at 10:34am 07.21.15
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Greetings. My wife and I recently purchased a 1979 Rafiki 35. Amazingly, the boat still has her or
braol at 10:05am 07.21.15
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After months of work and troubleshooting I have FINALLY gotten my Yanmar SB8 to run. Head gasket, i
Sharon P at 9:41am 07.21.15
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Dear O'Day Sailing Community, We are brand new to the boating world and would love to hear your adv
lydiao at 9:41am 07.21.15
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In search of a rebuilt or salvaged M18 Universal for my girl. Trying to bring the original motor bac
rardiH36 at 9:35am 07.21.15
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Using SBO's search feature, I did find a few references to non-OEM starters such as in this link at
Richard19068 at 9:23am 07.21.15
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The plastic mounting bracket for my Simrad Wheelpilot 30 is breaking up. If anyone happens to have o
KrustyKrab at 9:20am 07.21.15
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Just an FYI for those of you with auxillary outboards. If your cooling water is not flowing, i.e. y
DanAndJenn at 8:17am 07.21.15
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Good morning, my wife and I are brand new to our C36 (1985) after owning a C25, and have a couple qu
CLSailor at 7:44am 07.21.15
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I am restoring a Hunter 185. and am trying to find the OEM water tank/bladder used to supply the gal
Mikescuba at 7:17am 07.21.15
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HI all, I'm new to this site so hope I get this right. I have done some sailing in the past some tim
PGRELLER at 5:13am 07.21.15
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Hi, I am a new owner and after getting almost all the rigging done after stepping the mast have c
DinoKanuck at 4:30am 07.21.15
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Morning; The piezoelectric buzzer in the dash of the Volvo Penta (2000 Series) is unreliable desp
Anonymous member 131 at 11:55pm 07.20.15
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Just purchased a 1980 Catalina 30 and in need of all manuals, doing a refit and need info
Phil Herring at 9:50pm 07.20.15
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Please contact me via email... phil at sailboatowners.com Thanks!
Daveinet at 9:26pm 07.20.15
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But can I deliver? Trying to repeat last year's Sailing Vacation. Same lake. Have the same camping s
Southpaw at 8:57pm 07.20.15
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We have a Beneteau 343 in a charter fleet in the BVI,s. We are thinking of taking it out of charter
First Trip!   (13)
T_Cat at 8:17pm 07.20.15
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Finally floating.... Had the family join me for an afternoon sail. I spent a wonderful night on the

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pros and cons of adjusting valves...
Ralph Johnstone at 9:09am 08.17.23
Calling on @Will Gilmore (and anyone else) to help me finish this...:pimp: Just a couple of obser
Latest on NMEA to WiFi?
Scott T-Bird at 9:07am 08.17.23
I go cruising to get away from jargon and technical complexity. Until the industry learns that crui
Capri 22 How does it race with a bit larger boats?
Sail22Capri22 at 9:04am 08.17.23
I think I rate a 213 or around there. Most boats I sail with are in the low to mid 100's. Again the
Refrigerator/Freezer Controllers from a Hunter 42 1993
BabuBoat at 8:35am 08.17.23
No takers. Gone to the dumpster.
Bimini for Newport 28mk II
dmax at 8:31am 08.17.23
https://www.sailrite.com/Backstay-Slit-in-Bimini-Using-a-Zipper-Video
Life Is Good   (2)
Zinger88 at 8:15am 08.17.23
Nothing better than a nice sunset on the lake enjoyed with a bottle of wine...
Broken Rudder
jdearl at 7:38am 08.17.23
Tried to post in the Gear Wanted section but have to be registered for 90 days before I can do that.
Broken Rudder
jdearl at 7:32am 08.17.23
Thanks for sending that link. The price is higher than I would like to spend so maybe will keep sear
Capri 22 How does it race with a bit larger boats?
Joe at 7:24am 08.17.23
I have a Capri 22 that is new to me this summer. I have raced it a bunch in our local beer can Thur
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing?
Davidasailor26 at 7:23am 08.17.23
I'll gain about three or four inches by using the new flex shaft seal. If you want to save a few i
Tide Clock
kloudie1 at 7:05am 08.17.23
The clocks don't work for us on the gulf coast since we have only one high and one low per day..
pros and cons of adjusting valves...
rgranger at 7:01am 08.17.23
If Dr. Seuss was still alive, I would consider writing to him and ask him to write a new book called
Expectations from solar
dlochner at 6:53am 08.17.23
Welcome to SBO. First question, how are you measuring the current produced? Where is the current b
Replacing Sea-Fire Automatic Extinguisher in engine compartment, Hunter 33 2006
MikeHoncho at 6:44am 08.17.23
Recharging might require a hydrostatic testing. Most steel cylinders are good for 12 yrs following
Tornado hit solves my headsail dilemma
PlaneTom at 6:35am 08.17.23
We bought new sails for our 310 a year or so back. The old main had a couple repairs where the gromm
Latest on NMEA to WiFi?
tfox2069 at 6:34am 08.17.23
You are correct that all you need to do is plug it into the backbone. Just buy the right version fo
Tropical Storm Hilary [E Pacific]   (1)
JamesG161 at 6:11am 08.17.23
Hurricane Hilary will bring Wind and Rain in 4 days to SW California.
Vessel Weather Radar Question
JamesG161 at 6:02am 08.17.23
the micro climate events that seem to just pop up out of nowhere These are very detectable on Land
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing?
Davidasailor26 at 5:59am 08.17.23
Apparently, sailboat designers are not mechanical engineers and it seems as if they don't incorpora

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