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Guan at 12:57pm 05.11.15
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Doing my dirtiest first deck wash of the year with Kracher Electric Power washer was easy and quick
Yellowjeepman at 12:51pm 05.11.15
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I have bought a 1984 O'Day 34 with a 1996 Universal 25XPA. The owner I bought it from was using Shel
ArkadiyS at 12:49pm 05.11.15
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After discovering a leak in the cabin coming THROUGH the compression post, we took off the mast and
Cest La Vie at 12:37pm 05.11.15
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Oat was pulled this past week for a bottom job. Bottom appeared to be in excellent condition after
lehigh375 at 11:59am 05.11.15
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Finally got to the boat to commission for spring. My engine won't start (Yanmar 3YM30). The starte
tyeshack at 11:48am 05.11.15
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We purchased a 8' dingy for our 27'. Just wondering, I have set of davits that I can easily retro f
Lynwood at 11:28am 05.11.15
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Has anyone had problems with the mast support bulkhead compressing ? I am considering the purchase
CloudDiver at 11:04am 05.11.15
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For those of you who have run your lines aft and installed cams or rope clutches on the cabin top;
DannoHeimann at 10:58am 05.11.15
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Has anyone tried replacing their galley faucet in their Catalina 400? There is absolutely NO access
Art Dennis at 10:16am 05.11.15
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Has anyone installed an anchor wash down on a Hunter 42 Passage? Looking for tips and ideas. Than
Mike H. at 9:33am 05.11.15
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We have our 94 Hunter Vision 36 for sale. We have it advertised in Latitude 38, Hunter Owners and s
Windtherapy at 8:58am 05.11.15
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1985 O'Day 26'. Changing out thru-hulls. I am assuming a 2 1/2" length and a 3" length are long enou
heart of gold at 8:41am 05.11.15
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Always had issues with space and had some time last winter to do some alterations on my 34. Turned o
SenecaDaze at 8:27am 05.11.15
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is there any way to treat the rubrail so white chalky smears on clothes or arms can be eliminated? N
ITMaster at 7:57am 05.11.15
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After doing the forum search I didn't come across one specific to my question. Has anyone replaced
Gordon Taylor at 7:43am 05.11.15
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I came across this on the Marinebeam website when ordering some LED bulbs. Looks very interesting an
dehler25 at 7:11am 05.11.15
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I have a sediment bowl immediately after the seacock for both the engine and the Generator, I presum
Charitybull at 7:09am 05.11.15
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Ok, this might be a bit self serving but then I figured there are probably more people like me that
indimini at 5:46am 05.11.15
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Hi all - I am curious how people get to their Racor filter. On our 9.2A, the filter is mounted at t
Bob4203 at 5:44am 05.11.15
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"when it rains it pours"!!!!!!!!!!!! Aside from my issues with the water heater wiring, something el

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jssailem at 2:02pm 10.25.23
@capta you may find one out here in the PacificNW. It was a popular design back in the day. Likely b
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LydieBP at 1:50pm 10.25.23
You beat me to it. There's a ton of great info on SBO already on this - 300 threads popped up on a
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JamesG161 at 1:44pm 10.25.23
I actually stayed 5 days at this hotel ca 1998
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Maybe SBO should get some ad money from Max Prop. :cool: Some good comments on this thread from e
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Don S/V ILLusion at 12:16pm 10.25.23
Virtually no prop walk in reverse, excellent performance and easy maintenance. No clue how it perfor
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kappykaplan at 12:10pm 10.25.23
I love my MaxProp! :beer:
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dlochner at 12:09pm 10.25.23
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26' wiring to bow Nav Light 1986 sloop
captined at 12:05pm 10.25.23
Welcome , your messge is a little confusing . I'm not entirely sure what side voltage is . When mos
26' wiring to bow Nav Light 1986 sloop
captined at 12:00pm 10.25.23
Believe the OP means he's run a wire outside the boat to check the operation of the bow/Nav light.
26' wiring to bow Nav Light 1986 sloop
captined at 11:58am 10.25.23
Thank you for the info ! Ed
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Terry Cox at 11:53am 10.25.23
One of my favorite boats. -nuDQph1ARQ And here: QF86TO7DVNE:3
Hurricane Otis
JamesG161 at 11:45am 10.25.23
What is the town underneath the hurricane symbol, please. Acapulco Mexico
Hurricane Otis
capta at 11:08am 10.25.23
What is the town underneath the hurricane symbol, please.
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capta at 11:04am 10.25.23
Back in the mod '80s I had a friend with a 36' boat almost exactly like the Henreitta. I loved the l
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capta at 10:58am 10.25.23
It looks to me oily bilge water was left in there for some time, and it stained the paint. Some of t
26' wiring to bow Nav Light 1986 sloop
capta at 10:53am 10.25.23
If you haven't already done so, replace incandescent bulbs with LED sealed lights (not just bulbs) w
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sailcapt340 at 10:37am 10.25.23
Nicro Solar Vent Malfunction
kbgunn at 10:24am 10.25.23
I unscrewed the top (the 4 screws you see above) and frankly do not see a way to get at the motor w
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I had one, about 20 years ago, light isn't quiet enough for reading, heat & flame concerned me, with

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