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new mounting point for mainsheet sailorsteve1 at 6:28pm 08.19.14 Smaller Boats 5/1595 im considering making a stainless steel "bridge" that would go over the tiller cutout in the transom
355 Hatch sizes TommmD at 5:33pm 08.19.14 Big Boats 2/696 Anyone have info on the Lewmar hatch sizes on the 355? Vee berth, main salon ' left ' right rear ove
new tohatsu outboard is this normal katana750 at 4:20pm 08.19.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 59/10988 I'm sitting on a beach on kootenay lake bc. Just trying out my brand new tohatsu outboard I bought
11.0a port cockpit locker lid Mark Maulden at 3:59pm 08.19.14 S2 7/1177 This lid has a piece of wood across the bottom as a stiffener. Mine has been missing since I bought
1980 Lancer 36 Owners Manual geosandiego at 2:51pm 08.19.14 Lancer 0/1372 8.19.14 Does anyone have any information on how I can get a owners manual for a 1980 Lancer 36?
Tachometer working erratically Pete549 at 2:46pm 08.19.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/585 The tachometer on my 2007 Hunter 36 which has over 1400 hours on its 3YM30 Yanmar works erratically
Dodger fit on a C-27? bratzcpa at 12:52pm 08.19.14 Mid-Size Boats 5/5270 We have a Catalina 27 (mid-70s). Last year, we took it on a two-month trip to the Bahamas. At the
Good, Deep boat ramps Bad Obsession at 12:04pm 08.19.14 Trailer Sailors 25/3479 It would be nice if someone published a list of good boat ramps. Ones suitable for launching a sail
Singlehanding PotomacDaysailer at 11:31am 08.19.14 Ask All Sailors 71/7313 I recently bought a Pearson 26 and have had her out several times. Generally speaking I go out alon
Changing impellor Clydo at 10:48am 08.19.14 Catalina 310 3/796 Changing impellor on my C30 a real breeze with Ober pump. On this blankty blank Sherwood instructi
Installation of an exhaust system. Snotter at 10:10am 08.19.14 Engines and Propulsion 15/2914
Prop recommendations Jim D at 9:29am 08.19.14 Big Boats 10/1596 Hello I just purchased a 2001 410. Survey indicates changing cutless bearing, zincs and align prop b
Knocking Noise Ca Va Encore Bien at 9:12am 08.19.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/2182 I get a knocking noise that sounds like it is coming from somewhere aft when under power with my 2GM
Rudder lube Yunko at 9:03am 08.19.14 Lancer 1/966 I have a Lancer 25 and it has been sitting quite a while. Rudder moves but needs cleaned and lubed.
True Story (1) BudGates at 8:41am 08.19.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1171 Last night my wife was telling me that our golden retriever was limping on one leg. When I asked whi
Lists to Port makanikai1 at 8:17am 08.19.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 12/3717 Ever since I have owned my '94 Catalina 320, I have noticed and have been told that she lists to the
M25 XP Making an "odd noise" Sanford H. at 7:10am 08.19.14 Catalina 30 5/1071 This weekend while motoring down the ICW we noticed the engine making an odd noise. the noise was ve
Clear bowl fuel filter thaeni at 7:05am 08.19.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/982 I have a 1992 33.5. I would like to change my metal bowl filter (110) to a clear bowl. I understand
folding bikes on a trailer sailboat?? walt at 6:24am 08.19.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/932
H34 striping a65sailor at 5:27am 08.19.14 Big Boats 8/1111 I am hoping there are some of you that still have factory striping on your boat. I need to know what

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Single handing (1) patbratton at 7:23am 11.08.22 I had mine done at custom-vinyl-lettering.net
Do not lick this Toad! dlochner at 7:15am 11.08.22 Geesh, the NPS knows how to take all the fun out of the parks. :(
Any Guesses dlochner at 7:14am 11.08.22
Help! Engine problem :( MikeHoncho at 7:13am 11.08.22 The smell was either the belt slipping not allowing the pump to turn or the exhaust hose overheating
Help! Engine problem :( flightlead404 at 7:10am 11.08.22 Could something have happened in the accessory case to the gear driving the raw water pump? Seems u
Help! Engine problem :( flightlead404 at 7:09am 11.08.22
7:1? (1) rgranger at 7:02am 11.08.22 Right! So how does a person who is otherwise to lazy or ill equipped to master the things they have
Single handing WI Rigger at 6:58am 11.08.22 I gather you put the name on the sides of the boat not on the stern? I have not installed mine as of
Any Guesses Kings Gambit at 6:49am 11.08.22
Tips and Tricks from John Harries Timm R Oday25 at 6:26am 11.08.22 Thanks for passing that along..some of us are always trying to learn..
Battery and Electrical system upgrading questions dLj at 6:13am 11.08.22 My first question for you is how are you going to sail? Will you be mooring? Live aboard? Weekend tr
Help! Engine problem :( smokey73 at 6:10am 11.08.22 Description of "timing" of events might help pin down the problem. How long from the odd rubber sme
Help! Engine problem :( smokey73 at 5:56am 11.08.22 Did you get a chance to check the engine visually when you got the high temp alarm but before you sa
7:1? dLj at 5:34am 11.08.22 If I were you, I'd take a close look at where my boat was anchored w.r.t. that boat and make sure I
In-boom outhaul rigging. Could use some help... shemandr at 5:16am 11.08.22 I don't know if you should use dyneema or not. But I would choose the lowest stretch line I could f
Help! Engine problem :( Kings Gambit at 5:12am 11.08.22
Help! Engine problem :( Davidasailor26 at 5:10am 11.08.22 Maybe a blockage in the sea water intake? Does water come out the thru hull when the seacock is open
Any Guesses rgranger at 4:46am 11.08.22
Hunter 23 mast base replacement. rgranger at 4:43am 11.08.22 That is a very common style Do a Google for mast base. I bet they have it here at the SBO store. G
Solar Confusion Nodak7 at 4:32am 11.08.22 OK I need to help! I have a pair of LG395 Fixed Panels connected to a single Victron MPPT Smart 15

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