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Steering tension Coveswimmer at 1:59pm 05.27.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/618 Is there a way to adjust the tension in the steering wheel for the MacGregor 26x?
Trailer Sailing Woes (3) BudGates at 12:41pm 05.27.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/2182
How to read an ammeter? audiolofft at 12:40pm 05.27.15 Mid-Size Boats 7/2837 Hi all, I have an '86 Catalina 27, Universal model 18 diesel with a 55-amp alternator. Besides the k
Parts Available from damaged boat kcpilotpat at 11:16am 05.27.15 Day Sailers 1/18 During a storm a tree fell on what was a nice Daysailer 3. Many pieces were not in the boat and ar
Electrical Issues (3) Blackacre at 11:12am 05.27.15 Big Boats 11/1321 I'm looking for some guidance on a recent electrical failure I experience while sailing. With the en
shower issues Boxie at 10:44am 05.27.15 Catalina 30 9/2162 We bought a used 86 Cat 30 last year and when I turn on the shower Sum pump the water comes out the
Tred paint svhammond at 10:33am 05.27.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/721 My wife wants to paint the treds (non-slip surface) on our 1999 Hunter 340. What paint should she u
anchor light Frank Cahill at 9:54am 05.27.15 Catalina 30 9/2133 I'd like to change out the bulb in my anchor light (masthead) to an LED. I own a 1991 Catalina 30 (
Hinged base for 26.5 mast (1) Michael Watkins at 9:19am 05.27.15 Mid-Size Boats 3/1793 Hello friends, I want to customize the base of my Hunter 26.5 mast to be able to raise and lower
Cruising Frustration Bad Obsession at 7:50am 05.27.15 Ask All Sailors 4/1049 I am in the middle of my summer cruise. It started off pretty good but for the past few days I have
iPad navigation glitches Stu Jackson at 7:16am 05.27.15 Ask All Sailors 3/1043 Just saw this from Active Captains' newsletter >>> A Couple of Other Things >>> We've received al
Airconditioner issues miwallace at 6:06am 05.27.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/905 Hello owners, I have a Hunter 41 DS (2006). The aft air conditioner fan makes a shrill noise whe
Water lift muffler repair IH82BL8 at 5:59am 05.27.15 Ask All Sailors 5/2468 The muffler on my boat consists of a recessed compartment in the hull liner, a flat lid sealed on to
Bimini wanted leebru at 5:44am 05.27.15 Parts Search 0/803 I am looking for a bimini top and frame for a Luger Tradewinds 26 Sailboat. A bimini from any 23-28
Below deck furler options therapy at 5:30am 05.27.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/819 I have to replace my below deck original equipment Hood furler. Its a sad story but we were dismaste
Jib size for Hunter 420 & reefing using the furlers Persy at 5:22am 05.27.15 Big Boats 5/1617 I have a 2001 Hunter 420 which needs new sails. I'll get a new main per original specs, but wonder
Inlaid teak deck problem 439Tom at 5:10am 05.27.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/2946 Portion of this inlaid deck is loose, and allows water to get under. Looking for repair methods t
'81 H36C coolant volume tmjb at 4:45am 05.27.15 The Cherubini Hunters 1/508 Does anyone know the approximate total volume of coolant for my '81 H36C with 2QM20 and water heater
Dual compartment fridge NiceBeny at 10:23pm 05.26.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1040 I have a top loading dual compartment fridge, one side has the fridge ( freezer?) and it will keep f
Masthead ST60 Transducer installation MarkW at 10:12pm 05.26.15 Mid-Size Boats 7/1714 I have a 1986 Hunter 31 and and have been given a ST60 Wind transducer. When I talked with my elec

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315 Backstay Adjuster Bill Russell at 1:16pm 11.22.23
Purchasing first boat from owners dlochner at 1:08pm 11.22.23 Welcome to SBO. Usually a yacht broker will help with these things and if you using a bank to fina
Is a reinforced exhaust hose really necessary? Project_Mayhem at 11:53am 11.22.23 Wrap your hands around the hose at WOT and see what it's like for temperature. It's probably well
Is a reinforced exhaust hose really necessary? Ralph Johnstone at 11:48am 11.22.23 Wrap your hands around the hose at WOT and see what it's like for temperature. It's probably well
Is a reinforced exhaust hose really necessary? Project_Mayhem at 11:40am 11.22.23 They are too soft and not made to resist the high temperature of diesel exhaust. Diesel exhaust bef
H38 - How to prevent anchor chain piling up and jamming windlass flightlead404 at 10:51am 11.22.23 I've been single handing a couple of months now, and while I'd prefer to be at the helm, most of the
Which are the best good old daysailers? dlochner at 10:23am 11.22.23 The Colgate 26 was designed by Jim Taylor for the Colgate sailing programs. Taylor designs attractiv
Is a reinforced exhaust hose really necessary? dlochner at 10:20am 11.22.23 Wow the silione hoses, even without the hump, are as expensive if not more than a good brand of exh
Thanksgiving Cruise Terry Cox at 9:53am 11.22.23 Only one way to tell, Terry. Uh, they're farmed!
Thanksgiving Cruise mermike at 9:50am 11.22.23 If I lived someplace warm and sunny I would feel the same way.
Is a reinforced exhaust hose really necessary? Project_Mayhem at 9:42am 11.22.23 Wow the silione hoses, even without the hump, are as expensive if not more than a good brand of exha
Thanksgiving Cruise capta at 9:29am 11.22.23 I no longer find being cold and wet on a boat fun. Not much chance I'll be sailing the PNW anytime s
Thanksgiving Cruise BigEasy at 9:28am 11.22.23 It's been said the cruising is really just fixing your boat in nice places. So true!!
Which are the best good old daysailers? jimshipsky at 9:26am 11.22.23 Colgate 26 just went on my list. Thanks.
Funny Friday!!! Kermit at 9:26am 11.22.23
Which are the best good old daysailers? capta at 9:25am 11.22.23 Especially for those cold northern waters you can't beat a Rhodes 19. They come in many configuratio
Cover for Hunter 39 diduljc at 9:20am 11.22.23 Greg, Thanks for your suggestion and neat photo. I couldn't find that particular company. There are
Which are the best good old daysailers? jimshipsky at 9:15am 11.22.23 Ken does want a boat he can sit IN, not ON. The Mini ticks that box!
Is a reinforced exhaust hose really necessary? Ralph Johnstone at 9:14am 11.22.23 It makes for a poor fit and extremely difficult to install and remove. I used to have the same pr
Is a reinforced exhaust hose really necessary? capta at 9:09am 11.22.23 If I could have found a double reinforced exhaust hose, at any price, I would have used that! There

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