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Removing mast for trailering? pupluv at 3:02pm 07.09.14 Ask All Sailors 8/5476 Howdy, I have an 18 ft Languna Windrose. For the first time I have to remove the mast so I can tr
equalization-- How do I know when to do it elfking at 1:31pm 07.09.14 Musings With Maine Sail 4/1683 I have 4 gc2 6v batteries wired in a series parallel twelve volt bank and a link 2000 battery monit
Surprise! The engine just quit Fast Ed at 1:26pm 07.09.14 Big Boats 4/1008 We were motoring up the river yesterday when our engine suddenly quit. It re-started easily, and ra
A/C and D/C panel lights (2) ttac at 12:42pm 07.09.14 Big Boats 2/759 Hi all! I am looking for some replacement lamps for my power panel. After our lightning strike I hav
labrador current sharty mcwierdears at 12:16pm 07.09.14 Ask All Sailors 9/1199 hey, I'm picking up a 24' siedelman fixed keel from Forked River, NJ and headed to the Pamlico Sound
26M Purchase (2) BradB at 11:21am 07.09.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/923 I'm looking at purchasing a 26M and inspected the boat yesterday. It's a 2013 and looks to be in ve
CPT autopilot ben solomon at 10:50am 07.09.14 Big Boats 11/7590 Just had a cpt wheel pilot installed on my 1990 37.5 legend. Very impressive! I was out in 25 knot
vbelt wearing thin on only 1 spot Jared1048 at 10:23am 07.09.14 Mid-Size Boats 2/842 hello, recently added a high output alternator and I had a problem with the belt not being tight e
window shades shungi1 at 10:02am 07.09.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1529 We have a 2004 catalina 350 and are looking for a replacement pleated shade. The dog chewed one of
Oday 20 Head stay Chainplate Lifting LordNelson at 9:25am 07.09.14 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1214 I finally got the mast up a few days ago and returned to adjust the rigging. I found the head stay c
Sailing with kids av8erdunn at 8:32am 07.09.14 Ask All Sailors 16/1932 What do you seasoned sailors do for the kids when they are on board and while at the dock? I realiz
Danforth vs Rocna - About lost the boat last weekend jpeac2 at 7:17am 07.09.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 11/7210 All - Happy Summer Sailing! We sailed from Chicago to SW Michigan last weekend and anchored o
Binimi Ckoerken at 7:07am 07.09.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/708 I have a 1982 Hunter 25. I am attempting to order a binimi. I was just going to get a cheap one on
CNG to propane conversion Bill Roosa at 6:22am 07.09.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/903 Well CNG just became too much trouble to use so I converted to propane. I reused the CNG regulator a
Parting out - anyone? rgranger at 5:52am 07.09.14 Balboa 0/1974 Hello Balboa 26-ers I broke my gooseneck this weekend and need a new one. Does anyone know someone
wet floor in head lifeis4joy at 5:25am 07.09.14 S2 5/1548 I have 1979 S2 8.0 . I have removed the wet carpet in the head and see there is a drainage "trough"
Foresail size 110 or 135? John rolka at 5:06am 07.09.14 Catalina 30 18/3235 I have a catalina 30 tall rig, this last winter i added a bow sprit and bought a doyle ups, which is
Salon Conversion to berth rbenyoung at 10:54pm 07.08.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1066 Any pointers on changing the table in the salon of a Oceanis 400 to a berth, I have the shorter legs
Battery recommendation for a C30T longterm at 8:59pm 07.08.14 Catalina 30 14/3776 I've got a 1990 Catalina 30 Mark II that needs a new pair of batteries. I've been trying to find
For a reason... Thomasjbrothersjr at 8:18pm 07.08.14 Catalina 22 2/751 Today we spent a bunch of time getting a few things squared away. I rigged the double reefing lines,

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The secret of life. Hayden Watson at 4:27pm 08.04.23 :plus: If you think it's time to reef, you're too late. That is why I rigged Papillon with a good
H41 inner forestay? jericks3 at 4:22pm 08.04.23 @Windpilot couple more questions. You mentioned the double turn blocks and additional deck hardware
170 Motor Mount Fasteners stickinthemud57 at 3:36pm 08.04.23 Trim the top, as you suggested, or route out the recessed portion as needed. A few tips on jib unfu
To Rebuild or Replace, that is the question- Yanmar SB8 in 1979 Hunter 27 MikeHoncho at 3:35pm 08.04.23 When cranking is it pushing out any smoke? If so, blue or white?
DIY Electronics? jviss at 3:26pm 08.04.23 It comes with a brief manual and is pretty straight forward. The only real difficulty was getting
Its funny Friday! Davidasailor26 at 3:21pm 08.04.23 38v51JvIv0A
Is my Fischer Panda 4200 trash? jviss at 3:04pm 08.04.23 I have heard that this happens with FP generators, that the engines don't last and are basically dis
To Rebuild or Replace, that is the question- Yanmar SB8 in 1979 Hunter 27 jssailem at 3:02pm 08.04.23 Rum Runner. I have had a similar story. I posted it here on SBO. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/t
Is my Fischer Panda 4200 trash? Rick486 at 2:59pm 08.04.23 I think the cylinder head, specifically the seats, on my Fischer Panda 4200 are trashed. Its low h
The secret of life. cymeyer at 2:57pm 08.04.23 Nuff said!
Is my Fischer Panda 4200 trash? Ted at 2:44pm 08.04.23 I don't have a specific source but the internet and ebay are your friends.
To Rebuild or Replace, that is the question- Yanmar SB8 in 1979 Hunter 27 RumRunner914 at 2:34pm 08.04.23
Is my Fischer Panda 4200 trash? flightlead404 at 2:27pm 08.04.23 If the issue with your generator engine is a burnt valve or bad valve seat it can be repaired. If t
Fuel tank issues Stu Jackson at 2:20pm 08.04.23 kevin, I recommend you do some more poking around our C34 website and the fortum and the tech wiki.
To Rebuild or Replace, that is the question- Yanmar SB8 in 1979 Hunter 27 twalker H260 at 2:20pm 08.04.23
To Rebuild or Replace, that is the question- Yanmar SB8 in 1979 Hunter 27 kappykaplan at 1:52pm 08.04.23 Trying to decide whether to invest in having a mechanic do this partial rebuild (out of my skill ra
Looking at a c22 need advise newcat22 at 1:51pm 08.04.23 Stay tuned, change of events, and the owner has given me the boat and the title free!
170 Motor Mount Fasteners (5) rsmithfh at 1:47pm 08.04.23 OK so I can't figure out how to get this motor mount to fit the motor. Has anyone cut them before? I
The secret of life. kappykaplan at 1:47pm 08.04.23 :plus: If you think it's time to reef, you're too late.
Is my Fischer Panda 4200 trash? Ted at 1:35pm 08.04.23 If the issue with your generator engine is a burnt valve or bad valve seat it can be repaired. If th

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