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If you happen to need a new ignition switch panel..... kito at 7:49am 01.30.15 Ask All Sailors 2/1478 I came across some ignition switch panels for $10 each on Ebay. Just wanted to pass this info on if
Converting an ice box to refridgerator Charlie98117 at 7:35am 01.30.15 Big Boats 18/4770 I'm thinking of converting that huge ice box to a refrigerator. I haven't found much in the archive
H-34 Propane Conversion YVRguy at 6:27am 01.30.15 Big Boats 13/2436 I know there has been a lot of discussion on here about the merits of propane vs. Origo alcohol stov
Steering components geek_guy at 6:26am 01.30.15 Big Boats 0/654 I'm working on the steering components on my Hunter 37. Hoping someone can clarify a couple of thin
How do I hook my alternator up to an extra battery? (1) McIntoshUSA at 6:00am 01.30.15 Ask All Sailors 4/1913 My boat has 3 house batteries and one starting battery. They will all charge by the engine/alternato
Could anyone look at a Pensacola sailboat? rbringle at 5:45am 01.30.15 Ask All Sailors 2/911 There is a Lazy Jacks 32 schooner for sale on ebay that is located in Pensacola, FL. It is offered
Seattle paulj at 8:46pm 01.29.15 Catalina 310 3/1273 I was looking forward going to take the boat to Seattle next week and stay a week...first time thru
cheap stern rail anchor bracket (6) srust58 at 8:30pm 01.29.15 Sirius 21/22 7/6433 Projects for your Siruis...what have you come up with I used to keep the stern anchor in the small
How much paint to buy stollo770 at 6:39pm 01.29.15 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1260 Hello, I have a 1979 Hunter 27 that I plan on painting when the weather warms up. The gelcoat is ki
Cabin Lights JamesO256 at 6:29pm 01.29.15 Smaller Boats 7/1306 Anyone know where to get the round light fixture on a 1983 H22.
Toe Rail Foot Slip Peril (1) rardiH36 at 3:11pm 01.29.15 Ask All Sailors 4/1384 Rather than hi-jack the currently active thread about restoring companionway steps to be safe from f
Larger toilet flasailor at 2:28pm 01.29.15 Big Boats 6/1887 One enhancement I am considering for 2015 is a new toilet bowl. The installed one is the original,
Almost? rkeene at 1:53pm 01.29.15 Ask All Sailors 16/2336 I am a new sailor, and was out the other day in 10 to 15 knots. I reallydid well, but a couple of g
looking for my security HIN in-bord Beneteau first 35 Eugegebro at 1:16pm 01.29.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1251 Hi, I just heritance from a Beneteau first 35, 1980 and I am looking for the HIN in-bord security c
Help save my beloved Lancer 28 (6) JesseB123 at 12:58pm 01.29.15 Lancer 5/60 Hello all, I'm new to this forum and I can't believe I haven't been here sooner. I'm reaching out
Line Sizes Jdaniel343 at 12:08pm 01.29.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1147 I am replacing some of my running rigging on my Catalina 27 1977 and need thoughts on line size. Sp
A little bow heavy Koolbreeze at 11:05am 01.29.15 Seidelmann 1/1479 I cleaned out the boat but she still sits a little bow down. I don't have an inboard and even after
Sailrite Catalog Ron20324 at 10:41am 01.29.15 Ask All Sailors 1/1928 The 2015 Sailrite catalog is now available. Also, a sale on Sunbrella fabric is going on: Get $50
Rigging a small boat for heavy windward work rockingham at 9:17am 01.29.15 Trailer Sailors 12/3519 Where I do a lot of sailing in my Montgomery 17 the winds often pipe up to about 20 knots plus in th
manual goiot windlass gerard gin fizz at 9:11am 01.29.15 Other Sailboats 1/3263 Who can help me with a manual of a manual windlass goiot from the 80ties?

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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.
Our new 310 Tally Ho at 5:51am 01.13.23 Thanks!, first project is done, bigger sink and new tap.
Water stains to lacquer finish rgranger at 5:21am 01.13.23 Lacquer would be an unusual choice for a boat finish. It is most likely a varnish or polyurethane o
Westerbeke 42b coolant questions Hayden Watson at 5:11am 01.13.23 My zinc broke off this year. I removed the center bolt as you did and the cover should be free. P
Ice Box Conversion Quandary Hayden Watson at 5:03am 01.13.23 That data sheet on the ASU is for a seawater cooled refrigerator. The Adler-Barber unit on my boa
Ice Box Conversion Quandary Hayden Watson at 4:57am 01.13.23 This is the same impression I get from the the Isotherm writeup below. Where is the stat wire in
Ice Box Conversion Quandary Tally Ho at 4:40am 01.13.23 This is the same impression I get from the the Isotherm writeup below. Where is the stat wire in
Need a new boom for Hunter 336 Crazy Dave Condon at 4:38am 01.13.23 @Kiwidrew what model boat do you have as it is a 1995 per you? Any markings on either end of the b
Centerboard Mechanics and Physics christophermoorkelly at 3:04am 01.13.23 Restoration project. Not sure exactly what she is. Definitely a kit build in the same family as a Li
2008 H41DS w/ mixed Raymarine and Garmin MFD at 2:58am 01.13.23 By all means, PLEASE elaborate! Will do. My response might be somewhat lengthy and cover a variet
Our new 310 (1) john2 at 1:23am 01.13.23 Thanks!, first project is done, bigger sink and new tap.
Ice Box Conversion Quandary (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:15pm 01.12.23 From all I can tell that system is no different than any other except that it has an added control
Westerbeke 42b coolant questions (1) jssailem at 9:46pm 01.12.23 What happens when you undo the hoses and loosen the two bolts circled?
Ice Box Conversion Quandary Hayden Watson at 9:20pm 01.12.23 I am assuming that by ASU you mean the Isotherm ASU "Automatic Start Up" system. From all I can tel
Looking for recommendations for Porta Pottie with MSD Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:37pm 01.12.23 Several listings for the 550P MSD can be found on eBay right now....[/QUOTE I just checked them ou
Jibing The Mainsail Hayden Watson at 8:07pm 01.12.23 One can accomplish the same by pulling the Mainsheet in and letting it out. With a preventer you h
Ice Box Conversion Quandary dlochner at 7:32pm 01.12.23 Welcome to SBO. I can't speak to the specifics of an ASU or the other units on the market, I can sp

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