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Bottom Paint - Buildup and Lifespan down_shift at 1:43pm 03.12.15 Ask All Sailors 10/3666 Sorry, I did search for the answer .... If your boat has a barrier coat, no history of blisters, an
Spring has Sprung! braol at 12:59pm 03.12.15 The Cherubini Hunters 3/884 Well, it is pleasing to see water dripping off the boat for a change rather than accumulating on top
hunter 26 rudder dam boat at 9:13am 03.12.15 Smaller Boats 14/1952 how do I lift the rudder up and out of water from the cockpit On my 1996 hunter 26
Beneteau Aft Shower Door Connector (2) nlkennedy at 9:06am 03.12.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/861 I have a 2009 Beneteau 46. The aft shower door connector piece to starboard bulkhead was "torn off"
Tuning a B&R rigged Hunter 380 Dave19573 at 8:38am 03.12.15 Big Boats 7/2513 I just purchased a Hunter 380 w/in-mast furling. We had the mast tuned in Canada before we brought i
O'day 39 Head question Panta Rei at 8:30am 03.12.15 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1237 I have an O'day 39 . The heads are elevated so the rims of the bowls are above the waterline while d
Obendorfer seawater pump pullark at 6:50am 03.12.15 Catalina 30 3/993 Hi, I recently removed both hoses from the pump to facilitate engine mount replacement. I'm now not
Southern California lake sailing stevejexpo at 6:39am 03.12.15 Catalina 22 6/5928 I am new to California lake sailing, does anyone have recommendations for So. Cal? We are based in V
C&C 29 MkI rudder head & tiller needed freedomsailor at 9:46pm 03.11.15 C&C 2/1589 I am looking for a tiller and rudder head for my 1977 C'C 29. Can anyone help me out? Thanks so much
Problems with chart tables (1) artboas at 9:33pm 03.11.15 Big Boats 10/2136 I think I've brought this up before, but can't find it in the archives. Big problem (imho) with the
How to stop mast leaks artboas at 9:06pm 03.11.15 Big Boats 0/1303 I've seen posts from time to tome about mast leaks on Hunters where the mast cables exit the bottom
Need Fuel Filter Advice Yanmar 2GM Diesal davejet at 8:53pm 03.11.15 Mid-Size Boats 7/4853 I am needing some advice/recommendations for a fuel filter for my Yanmar 2GM on my Hunter 31. I only
4000 mile C22 cruise Gene Neill at 6:28pm 03.11.15 Catalina 22 9/1991 Pretty amazing stuff. This dude completely circumnavigated the Gulf of Mexico (with a side trip to B
Cutlass Bearing Cost estimate for B411 (2000) Waterman19 at 5:57pm 03.11.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1193 Does anyone have a cost estimate to have a professional shop/yard replace the cutlass bearing on a B
1st post! Want to replace my seat cushions Newtome1984H34 at 5:49pm 03.11.15 Big Boats 15/1678 Good Evening folks, This is my first thread on this forum. I just acquired a 1984 H34 today :) My
Harken Unit 00 CDI on 94 H-26 (1) Dfisher at 5:45pm 03.11.15 Smaller Boats 2/572 Hey all, I'm back with another question as I scramble to get the boat ready for spring. I was worki
"83 O'Day 28 Anchor Locker Size RBilly at 5:34pm 03.11.15 Bigger Boats 6/2571 I purchased an "83 O'day 28 last June and want to upgrade my anchoring system. Will 200 feet 1/2 inc
Second Home? Kper at 5:00pm 03.11.15 Ask All Sailors 45/4830 Just a quick question: A fellow boat owner says I should claim my boat as a second home. Is this eve
starting an '85 Evinrude 9.9 MDaniels at 4:39pm 03.11.15 Trailer Sailors 9/7695 Need help with a 1985 9.9 Evinrude outboard. It came on a 1979 Oday 23 (thats been owned by various
H280 fridge gypsywind280 at 4:15pm 03.11.15 Mid-Size Boats 2/747 Any H280 owner who converted the ice box into a fridge ? If so, what system have you used ans where

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Head Door Vent Ralph Johnstone at 11:42am 08.23.23 Beautiful wooden vent cover. The real test will be how it vents while at anchor when the head sees
Do you use bumper boards? Leeward Rail at 11:35am 08.23.23 Depends on where you sail. We often have to dock against very "rugged" industrial/government fis
Thoughts on chart tables? Barnacle Bill at 11:06am 08.23.23 Everybody needs a place to put their junk. Might as well be there and it's an easy access too.
Yanmar 3GM30F light blue smoke when cruising skunther at 11:00am 08.23.23 Reviving this thread regarding fuel in the engine compartment. After changing the primary filter and
Yanmar 3GM30F light blue smoke when cruising skunther at 10:52am 08.23.23 The oil consumption I have confirmed to be ~1 quart, which works out to be 0.5% of fuel consumption.
Universal M25 Diesel has "fuel system air leak" rgranger at 10:11am 08.23.23 Read my answer to your identical question with a different title: https://forums.sailboatowners.c
Universal M25 Diesel has "fuel system air leak" Stu Jackson at 10:01am 08.23.23 Read my answer to your identical question with a different title: https://forums.sailboatowners.co
Possible Air leak in M25 fuel line? Stu Jackson at 9:59am 08.23.23 The very LAST thing you need to do with an M25 is to touch the injectors. You have the bleed screw
What is this? Ralph Johnstone at 9:33am 08.23.23 I think that little guy would require two sand spikes to keep him tied down.
Universal M25 Diesel has "fuel system air leak" Ralph Johnstone at 9:30am 08.23.23 Mr. @jssailem most likely has the better (and simpler) idea that you are suffering from a lack of fu
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? Ralph Johnstone at 9:15am 08.23.23 Morning @Tally Ho , could you please provide a link to a AAA+ video you produced and posted here
H34 Mast Wiring Disconnet Allan12210 at 9:08am 08.23.23 Thanks Allan. I'm reading your compression post repair document. That's what I'm working on. Can yo
Universal M25 Diesel has "fuel system air leak" jssailem at 8:58am 08.23.23 Hi Tim. Welcome to the SBO Forum. Thank you for the image. What I see is dampness on the engine head
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? RSHunter27 at 8:51am 08.23.23 A while back, @Tally Ho produced a video which I "believe" was a demonstration of removing the cutl
What is this? (1) JamesG161 at 8:44am 08.23.23 Also for your live aboard Dog anchor. Thanks Ralphs:laugh:
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? Ralph Johnstone at 8:40am 08.23.23 The water tank and waste tank are both under the vberth. Fill them up to the top. Every little b
BOAT PREPARATION IDEAS for Storms JamesG161 at 8:39am 08.23.23 We decided to post this again for 2023 Jim and John
What is this? Ralph Johnstone at 8:35am 08.23.23 You win a brand new Chrysler Lebaron! :doh:
Anchors morbidfollower at 8:28am 08.23.23 I'll swear by our relatively lightweight 13lb Mantus M1. The instant that thing hits the bottom, it
Hunter Legend 40.5, 1983 Irek at 8:24am 08.23.23 Thx Smokey for the very valuable advice on how to deal with frozen bolts. Thx God I did not have to

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