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pressured water pump pulsing galynd at 7:04am 07.04.14 Ask All Sailors 22/5170 My jabsco fresh water pump pulses approximately every 15 seconds. The obvious answer is there is a
painting the bottom secondtimearound at 5:46am 07.04.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/736 We have a 1971 Macgregor Venture 24. We want to paint the bottom while it's on the trailer. This wil
Need better cabin access (1) Ward H at 8:02pm 07.03.14 Ask All Sailors 10/1611 The entrance into the cabin of my O'day 25 consist of stepping from the bridge deck to the counter t
Gunkholing east of Portland Oregon Davefromoregon at 7:21pm 07.03.14 Destinations 4/2179 Does anyone have any recommendations east of Portland?
Hurricane Arthur Terry in Naples at 7:02pm 07.03.14 Ask All Sailors 6/1130 Hold on and batten your hatches. A #2 can cause a big surge and 100 mph winds are severe. Good luck
Need a new starter/solenoid for M25 universal scevrog at 6:03pm 07.03.14 Parts Search 4/6304 My starter and/or solenoid is giving me a lot of problems. Long story. I want to get a new one in
Short shaft okay? Cincy020 at 5:55pm 07.03.14 Catalina 22 1/737 All,I just purchased a 1985 Catalina 22. However, it didn't have an outboard. I found a short shaft
Best place to buy lines in Nj Loose Ends at 5:04pm 07.03.14 Ask All Sailors 25/3119 I need to replace some lines on my Catalina. I would like to go to a local chandlery instead of West
Maiden Voyage! Boom Almost Touching Cockpit Seats (1) Snowbird One at 3:57pm 07.03.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 35/3651 Well, after so many long days of work on the boat I finally got it out on the water yesterday! Had a
Arthur's Path - Joys of Swing Keel Boats (6) rgranger at 2:40pm 07.03.14 Ask All Sailors 5/1046 Well guys.... my 2014 sailing epic adventure took a few knocks in the head.... We launched from Ori
Battery question (1) sfgary at 1:54pm 07.03.14 Ask All Sailors 6/1015 I just noticed some corrosion on 1 terminal of my Blue Seas group 31 AGM batteries. It is blue corro
cockpit cushions Oday 28' Dragon Fly at 1:34pm 07.03.14 Bigger Boats 3/1805 anyone know where we might pick up some used cockpit cushions for an Oday 28' ? new ones w
Installing a Garmin GPS lehigh375 at 1:21pm 07.03.14 Ask All Sailors 3/906 I have a Raymarine e7 on my pod and have uninstalled it to send it back for the recall. I noticed t
Happy 4th of July from the port of Covington Ga. (1) woodster at 12:47pm 07.03.14 S2 2/948 ...hope all have a safe and fun fourth this week end http://s1330.photobucket.com/user/woodster30
Mast base plate dmahony at 12:46pm 07.03.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1044 The other day I managed to break the eyebolt that holds the block (the one controlling the outhaul f
Simrad WP30 autopilot - need motor cluce at 12:15pm 07.03.14 Ask All Sailors 2/1173 The motor for our WP30 autopilot is dead, looking for a new one. Anyone have a WP30 or Navico 300 t
Headsail 2010 Beneteau 37 ccadiz at 11:14am 07.03.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/2567 I have a 2010 Beneteau 37 which is great for cruising but doesn't perform well on Friday races again
Alternator for Yanmar 40 kenvail at 10:25am 07.03.14 Big Boats 10/3322 I recently purchased a 2006 Hunter 38 which has the factory-installed 60 amp alternator on my 40-hor
Air conditioning jibes138 at 10:21am 07.03.14 Ask All Sailors 19/2492 My kid bought a portable air conditioner for his apartment. It is about 10K BTU's and is on wheels.
Most Desirable Year Model C22s? Sandcassle at 9:05am 07.03.14 Catalina 22 14/1592 I would be interested to know about the different generations of the C22...most desirable year model

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ForeDeck Windows step on capacity, No Step On? jssailem at 6:42pm 08.10.23 I own a 1974Cal35C. The boat has a strong hull. I assume on all mature boats will require all standi
ForeDeck Windows step on capacity, No Step On? Qomomoko at 6:41pm 08.10.23 You learned your first and most important lesson - never trust a broker. Not that I am a young ma
Thoughts on chart tables? dlochner at 5:15pm 08.10.23 As a liveaboard, I used our chart table more as an office when in port. The space could have been m
ForeDeck Windows step on capacity, No Step On? Don S/V ILLusion at 5:14pm 08.10.23 You learned your first and most important lesson - never trust a broker.
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jaysweet at 4:53pm 08.10.23 John, Certainly, this is a huge trial for you! But I hope I'd be doing just what you are if I were
O'Day Widgeon stern/transom emblem nacra1425 at 3:59pm 08.10.23 I would gladly pay to use your Widgeon emblem as a model to make a mold to produce a copy. (for my o
Thoughts on chart tables? capta at 3:42pm 08.10.23 As a liveaboard, I used our chart table more as an office when in port. The space could have been mu
identify sailboat capta at 3:35pm 08.10.23 Snipes have pointed bows. The Fireball has a scow bow, as shown in OP's photo #1407 above. Bright
ForeDeck Windows step on capacity, No Step On? Qomomoko at 3:29pm 08.10.23 On another similar note.... How do you guys feel about my current approach at buying a used sailboa
ForeDeck Windows step on capacity, No Step On? Qomomoko at 3:12pm 08.10.23 Thank guys.. Not in love with the boat but the listing was promising... jajaja first boat my GF sees
need to know ohm of water level for 1997 hunter 310 dlochner at 2:47pm 08.10.23 Play nice in the sandbox guys. One of the things unique on this forum is mutual respect And we all
What should I be worried about? Smooshed keel while tied up... dlochner at 2:43pm 08.10.23 Serious damage is unlikely. Dings, missing boat paint, etc are likely, just another task to attend t
Thoughts on chart tables? dlochner at 2:37pm 08.10.23 Most chart tables are too small to actually unroll a chart. When we want to use a real, not a chart
C&C 30mkii (1) jssailem at 2:14pm 08.10.23 Congratulations on your new boat. Welcome to the SBO forum. Can you ask the former owner what he use
What should I be worried about? Smooshed keel while tied up... Walsh0575 at 2:12pm 08.10.23 Thanks! To answer your question it's a lead keel and mostly calm conditions, wind ripples and some m
Thoughts on chart tables? Don S/V ILLusion at 2:11pm 08.10.23
Interior wood lacquer finish repair jssailem at 1:58pm 08.10.23 I would suggest contacting the SBO staff on the shop area of this sight. The customer service crew a
Thoughts on chart tables? jssailem at 1:53pm 08.10.23 My chart table serves as a shop table during projects. When sailing, which I pray will come soon, ou
C&C 30mkii CliffA at 1:43pm 08.10.23
What should I be worried about? Smooshed keel while tied up... Davidasailor26 at 1:40pm 08.10.23

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