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G10 vs. Stainless Steel for Backing Plate JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 7:25am 05.18.15 Ask All Sailors 13/10133 Hello all, I am beefing up my anchor cleat system to head out cruising. I will be adding the Sch
Epoxying a grab rail - ye or nay? Sailor1970 at 6:42am 05.18.15 Ask All Sailors 6/1131 We own a 1972 C'C 30' which is in remarkably good shape for her age. We plan on having this boat for
Info. on How Well a Islander 37 MS Handles Rough Seas ? HighFly27 at 6:28am 05.18.15 Islander 4/7616 Hello All, Looking to hear from owners/ skippers about the stability of a Islander 37 MS in heavy
Please Help with Running Rigging?? (3) Vernonite at 5:54am 05.18.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/2477 I am new to sailing and need help with my running rigging. I attached pictures with numbers to he
Sound Cover for Kohler Genset Hunter 450/456 Bowedtoothdoc at 5:53am 05.18.15 Big Boats 0/671 Does anyone know if the Kohler made sound cover will fit on the Gensets installed on the Hunter 450/
Raymarine to Garmin backbone dehler25 at 5:50am 05.18.15 Big Boats 5/892 Does anyone know what the adapter would be that would connect a Raymarine backbone to a Garmin. The
Hole in the Hull Tobydaisy at 5:47am 05.18.15 Catalina 22 8/1177 What should I use to seal a through hull fitting? My '74 C22 is dry as a bone, then I go and drill
solar powered anchor light burnswelds at 3:01am 05.18.15 Catalina 30 5/3822 looking for a solar powered anchor light. Can anyone reccomend one? kind regards, Shannon
Keel Winch Rusted (1) judsonj at 9:20pm 05.17.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/873 So I have had this boat for about nine months or so. I sailed it all last season and I knew the keel
5hp Nissan stalls in gear Cincy020 at 6:22pm 05.17.15 Engines and Propulsion 9/3112 I bought a 1993 Nissan about a month ago. When I bought it, I ran it in a tub and it ran great so I
Rudder Removal 1983 Hunter 31 (1) davejet at 5:47pm 05.17.15 Mid-Size Boats 14/4308 :confused: I think my rudder got bent when being towed off a sandbar last week. I had the boat hau
Oil in air cleaner - universal diesel Skipper at 4:36pm 05.17.15 Ask All Sailors 5/1718 Motoring in last night I noticed an abnormal amount of smoke lit up by the stern light. Also smelled
Engine cooling system - What is this? (2) islandrunner70 at 2:46pm 05.17.15 Engines and Propulsion 10/2128 Hey everyone, The item in the pics is installed between the heat exchanger and the hot water tank
Connect to 12V Panel (1) carlager at 12:38pm 05.17.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1007 I need to connect the + chord on our AIS to the 12V panel on our oceanis 36cc. Does anyone know how
Adler Barbour Cold Machine Terry Cox at 12:35pm 05.17.15 Musings With Maine Sail 4/3074 The original 1991 DCM-12L Adler Barbour Cold Machine fridge on our P42 stopped working. It happened
Main Halyard Sheave SailingGestalt at 12:30pm 05.17.15 Pearson 4/1562 Hi folks, I need some advice! I recently purchased a 1985 P-34. Both the jib and main halyards where
Looking at a 28-2 - any issues to look for? JohnnyD71 at 11:48am 05.17.15 Pearson 2/1890 First post here, we are looking at a 1985 Pearson 28-2, don't know the hull number. On distant insp
Teak Trim (1) Alan at 9:27am 05.17.15 Ask All Sailors 27/7834 For years I've been bothered with how to maintain the exterior teak trim on my boat. I hate the annu
36 Mk I I Ross20546 at 8:45am 05.17.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/606 Can someone give me the measurements for the salon dining table please?
CQ sullyj020 at 8:39am 05.17.15 SSB and Ham Operators 8/1939 Whats happening guys :confused: Anything new with radio's on the boat ??

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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
Hunter 356 - electrical issue when plugging in on the hard Hello Below at 9:06am 11.22.23 as soon as I plug-in and turn the panel on it instantly trips. @Knotallthere you say "it" instantl

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