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Motoring mast (1)
morbidfollower
at 8:39pm 09.03.25
4/727
Just made up a better small motoring mast, it's a modified version of a previous one I had. Wired up
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Aksaildog
at 5:37pm 09.03.25
5/1388
New to boat ownership and some community advice would be appreciated. $3000, never been in salt wate
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cfiles0920
at 2:46pm 09.03.25
20/1764
We have an '84 Oday 23-2, and last summer I noticed that I was having issues keeping the standing ri
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Foswick
at 2:02pm 09.03.25
12/738
I was just getting ready to make one, but I figure they must already exist, somewhere ... When wear
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BlueberryHill
at 1:03pm 09.03.25
5/609
Looks like I need to replace my engine mounts, they are 5 inches on center with a 5/8 inch stud. Rep
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NYSail
at 11:42am 09.03.25
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dlochner
at 6:19am 09.03.25
4/1020
Consolidation continues in the American yacht building industry. Tripp Designs signs on to design a
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azambella
at 4:09pm 09.02.25
13/775
Does anyone use a Honda 2.5 hp (4. cycle ) outboard? Does anyone else have thee issues? It has let
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Fuel usage (5)
Tally Ho
at 3:13pm 09.02.25
10/881
So I am going out for a few days on the hook next week, and decided to fill my diesel tank since I w
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ddox
at 11:32am 09.02.25
14/684
Hi, I just purchased a 1987 Capri 18, the boat is in good shape but the trailer is a bit rusty. In p
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BAD ORCA
at 9:39am 09.02.25
12/822
Curious what some opinions might be. My friend has a 30ft sailboat with an electric engine. Engi
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jssailem
at 9:29am 09.02.25
7/663
234177 Twenty years ago, a storm named Katrina made landfall, for the second time, on the Mississip
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Project_Mayhem
at 5:25am 09.02.25
11/501
I have a partially open transom which occasionally lets water come in. With colder weather and large
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Screen Saver
at 8:01pm 09.01.25
4/445
High just wondering what others are doing when the spring breaks on the door handle. The weight of t
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American Girl
at 2:33pm 09.01.25
5/240
Could someone please tell me exactly how the topping lift for a 1994 Hunter 26 is supposed to be rig
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Newhouse1969
at 2:02pm 09.01.25
6/767
Hello, I'm trying to figure out how to set the Jib on my Hunter 23. It just doesn't seem right to m
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Maine Sail
at 12:58pm 09.01.25
2/476
Sorry I have been absent, recovery from the brain hemorrhage is a full-time gig.. I am starting to m
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diduljc
at 12:10pm 09.01.25
5/445
Hi, I have had problems with my old line knotting in my Furlex Genoa. I would appreciate any recomm
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Goaliedad2004
at 11:37am 09.01.25
2/326
Hey just bought the 216 and was thinking of putting a battery/small fuse panel in. Does anyone have
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emstar
at 9:17am 09.01.25
5/326
Looking for recommendations for gelcoat repair after a 'close encounter' with a buoy. Damage is a f
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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49 DS
Catalina 470 at 1:03pm 11.22.25 Rado I have Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49DS that I could maybe put out for parts and interior components l |
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Hows this boom/mast look.. on my "new" (1971) Catalina 22
Carl Wonderful at 12:43pm 11.22.25 Looking at what you posted it still looks like the track ends under the block on the boom. Either |
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Anyone know what this is? De-lamination and unusual "red" material (under cabin) inside "bilge" area
Carl Wonderful at 12:38pm 11.22.25 I used to do this for Catalina. I'm not responsible for your boat - that was a bit before my time t |
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Replacing Bomar Hatch Gasket
Ralph Johnstone at 12:30pm 11.22.25 Krazy Glue (cyanoacrylate) is perfect for the job. Use sparingly and plan on eventual replacement a |
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Charging LiFePo4 Batteries With Just Solar
Johann at 11:58am 11.22.25 While sure this can be done. About the only thing going for it is an inexpensive initial cost. But |
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Charging LiFePo4 Batteries With Just Solar
Johann at 11:35am 11.22.25 In an effort to avoid all the changes/complications/expense in adding a bigger capacity alternator |
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Automatic inflatable life jacket solo sailing
dlochner at 11:25am 11.22.25 Other friends had theirs inflate while working foredeck in rough seas. Really got their attention, |
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Can you identify this little sailboat?
jssailem at 9:11am 11.22.25 SORRY Looks about 13ft long, to have a lapstrake hull, Center board, round ports. There were a few |
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Automatic inflatable life jacket solo sailing
FastOlson at 9:10am 11.22.25 Echoing another poster, I would also advise using only a pressure-activated PFD. We upgraded about 2 |
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Charging LiFePo4 Batteries With Just Solar
dLj at 9:08am 11.22.25 Many boats have only solar as charging, or at least for all practical purposes. Many multihulls, i |
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Charging LiFePo4 Batteries With Just Solar
thinwater at 8:52am 11.22.25 Many boats have only solar as charging, or at least for all practical purposes. Many multihulls, i |
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Automatic inflatable life jacket solo sailing
pgandw at 8:18am 11.22.25 I mostly sail solo on my Mariner 19. I sailor I trust told me I should wear a water pressure activat |
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Automatic inflatable life jacket solo sailing
JBP-PA at 8:04am 11.22.25 I can see it, though phrased differently. "A PFD will not save you in the middle of the ocean and on |
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Direct fresh water feed into the boat when at the dock
Rick Webb at 7:54am 11.22.25 There is lots of inconsistency between what people say and what we do: Never test home potable wat |
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Automatic inflatable life jacket solo sailing
dLj at 7:41am 11.22.25 That is an interesting statement. You could always take off the PFD after falling in, if you decid |
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Automatic inflatable life jacket solo sailing
JBP-PA at 7:28am 11.22.25 To me, a PFD offshore is only a certainty of a long and tortuous death, so I won't wear one. That |
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Can you identify this little sailboat?
Cest La Vie at 6:40am 11.22.25 Not a clue, but be reminded that free does not necessarily mean inexpensive |
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How can I update topic title to include "[SOLVED]"
Indysailor at 6:10am 11.22.25 I was under the impression no issue is ever "solved" on SBO :p |
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Charging LiFePo4 Batteries With Just Solar
dLj at 6:06am 11.22.25 Sweet...sounds like the lap of luxury!! :) Thanks for taking the time to write this up. I wouldn't |
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Charging LiFePo4 Batteries With Just Solar
dLj at 6:05am 11.22.25 Isolating the house bank as part of a LifePO4 upgrade is quite common as it reduces both initial ex |