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Holding Tank waste coming back garethreeves at 5:59am 07.15.14 Big Boats 13/2069 I plan to replace the old aluminum holding tank in my Legend 375 with a plastic tank from this site
Cleaning the holding tank sludge sailcapt340 at 5:50am 07.15.14 Big Boats 11/14030 Has anyone any tips for cleaning out the sludge at the bottom of the holding tank? A recent clog in
Different Style Keel Hangers (2) Guardian at 2:49am 07.15.14 Catalina 22 8/1945 Removed the keel hangers from my Boomaroo 22 (Australian made Catalina) to check if the PO had maint
Shore power yachtsman at 12:09am 07.15.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/951 Any advice on connecting shore power and effects on anodes and sail drive. The shore power on my 4
H26. Or. 260 Larry D Calander at 9:11pm 07.14.14 Smaller Boats 1/649 I need main sail cover. When ordering there is a distinction between the 2. Mine Is a 96 model that
groco HF backsplash Mickstr6 at 7:14pm 07.14.14 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/2074 Have the boat about 7 years, no issue with head. I always pump dry, and add clean water in the bowl
window reseal rsteig at 6:42pm 07.14.14 Catalina 22 4/1093 I'm going to reseal my windows on my 75 c22. The boat is about 120 mi away on lake erie . Do these r
Electrical outlets replacements (4) s2fast4u at 6:32pm 07.14.14 Ask All Sailors 24/4550 Dear sailboat owners I have, on my First 375, 2 types of electrical outlets : a few 2 prongs out
Shroud Attachment Points Cincy020 at 6:05pm 07.14.14 Catalina 22 8/3499 This almost sounds like a rediculous question, but which shrouds attach to which chainplate? I woul
hard starting outboard oldiesrocker2001 at 5:14pm 07.14.14 Engines and Propulsion 13/2208 I have a 4hp 4stroke kicker motor on my boat. There is usually a week between sails. Three outings a
Galvanic isolators for 331 Geoedgar at 5:12pm 07.14.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/733 Does anyone have experience fitting a galvanic isolator to the 331
what length dock lines? av8erdunn at 4:19pm 07.14.14 Smaller Boats 14/3675 What length dock lines should I buy for my boat? I am new to this tying up in a slip thing and quit
Check Value fuel line NYSail at 3:36pm 07.14.14 Ask All Sailors 5/1032 Hello.... was wondering how many use a check valve on their fuel line and any comments regarding. I
Big Thanks to Maine Sail JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 3:30pm 07.14.14 Musings With Maine Sail 8/3007 Hey MS, Just wanted to give some credit where it is due, probably over due. My wife and I were o
Groco HF backsplash Mickstr6 at 3:21pm 07.14.14 Ask An Oday Owner 1/661 Have the boat about 7 years, no issue with head. I always pump dry, and add clean water in the bowl
cockpit drain anthony at 12:56pm 07.14.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1066 I want to replace my cockpit drain ( ven 25, 1975) Anyway it looks like a bathtub drain that we all
topping lift line mick hodapp at 12:42pm 07.14.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/3163 hey folks, could someone please tell me how much ' what size ' type of line i need to replace the mi
solar panel mmsailor at 12:36pm 07.14.14 Smaller Boats 2/864 Will a solar panel get any significant sun if left set up in the cabin under the slider ? I am reluc
2 Related Batt Wiring Questions wufibugs at 12:34pm 07.14.14 Ask All Sailors 2/983 1. Can the alternator to house bank wire go the Positive Distribution Bloc, or is it preferable tha
Trailer tires (1) CCrane2299 at 12:30pm 07.14.14 Catalina 22 23/2464 This is the load rating on my 89 22 trailer. From my internet research, the best tires I can get in

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Broken Rudder jdearl at 7:38am 08.17.23 Tried to post in the Gear Wanted section but have to be registered for 90 days before I can do that.
Broken Rudder jdearl at 7:32am 08.17.23 Thanks for sending that link. The price is higher than I would like to spend so maybe will keep sear
Capri 22 How does it race with a bit larger boats? Joe at 7:24am 08.17.23 I have a Capri 22 that is new to me this summer. I have raced it a bunch in our local beer can Thur
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? Davidasailor26 at 7:23am 08.17.23 I'll gain about three or four inches by using the new flex shaft seal. If you want to save a few i
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? (4) RSHunter27 at 7:19am 08.17.23
Tide Clock kloudie1 at 7:05am 08.17.23 The clocks don't work for us on the gulf coast since we have only one high and one low per day..
pros and cons of adjusting valves... rgranger at 7:01am 08.17.23 If Dr. Seuss was still alive, I would consider writing to him and ask him to write a new book called
Expectations from solar dlochner at 6:53am 08.17.23 Welcome to SBO. First question, how are you measuring the current produced? Where is the current b
Replacing Sea-Fire Automatic Extinguisher in engine compartment, Hunter 33 2006 MikeHoncho at 6:44am 08.17.23 Recharging might require a hydrostatic testing. Most steel cylinders are good for 12 yrs following
Tornado hit solves my headsail dilemma PlaneTom at 6:35am 08.17.23 We bought new sails for our 310 a year or so back. The old main had a couple repairs where the gromm
Latest on NMEA to WiFi? tfox2069 at 6:34am 08.17.23 You are correct that all you need to do is plug it into the backbone. Just buy the right version fo
Tropical Storm Hilary [E Pacific] (1) JamesG161 at 6:11am 08.17.23 Hurricane Hilary will bring Wind and Rain in 4 days to SW California.
Vessel Weather Radar Question JamesG161 at 6:02am 08.17.23 the micro climate events that seem to just pop up out of nowhere These are very detectable on Land
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? Davidasailor26 at 5:59am 08.17.23 Apparently, sailboat designers are not mechanical engineers and it seems as if they don't incorpora
New vang to Beneteau Oceanis 50 (2009) Tally Ho at 5:54am 08.17.23 Seldon makes a nice (and expensive one). what is broken? I rebuilt a Selden recently to replace t
Need a "double" block at the mast base Davidasailor26 at 5:42am 08.17.23 If you want to add another block, whether it be single or double, you have to utilize one of the ho
Funny Friday!!! Will Gilmore at 5:05am 08.17.23 Paint your Wagon is one of the great movies of all time. I rewatch it every now and then. It never
Vesper XB8000- No GPS Signal jssailem at 9:40pm 08.16.23 I had no luck with locating the reset info.
Funny Friday!!! Ralph Johnstone at 9:36pm 08.16.23 I take Lee Marvin's approach to politics I've heard that song by Marvin at least a million times
pros and cons of adjusting valves... Ralph Johnstone at 9:28pm 08.16.23 Now those DO NOT carry the Continental appeal of sandals with black knee sox. I just can't decide

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