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Kper at 11:21am 07.08.14
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When we purchased our C25 it had a hint of septic tank smell but knowing we were going to go through
sailcruiser at 10:51am 07.08.14
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I had a crazy morning losing our transmission. Nothing happened that I'm aware of...no funny noises
cahubbs8 at 10:44am 07.08.14
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Picked up my SC23 in January. Little elbow grease and we're in good shape - next step: an outboard.
Roofus at 9:45am 07.08.14
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G'day fellow sailors, I picked up my "new to me" 1974 Balboa 26 last night. The boat has been sitt
Alctel at 9:01am 07.08.14
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Hi chaps, I have the table top for the double berth, but the connector at the bottom seems to be
Doug/Karen at 8:23am 07.08.14
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The molded threaded plastic key entry part of our ignition switch has broken away. As a result, the
pmcevily at 8:16am 07.08.14
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Good day! I have a Catalina 30 built in 1984 with the original alcohol stove. Is it possible to
tkmatt at 7:33am 07.08.14
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Has anyone replaced their original gray rectangular rub rail with the version found on newer generat
cymeyer at 7:18am 07.08.14
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Would like to buy some image stabilizing binoculars, but most seem outrageously expensive. Has an
sails4alivin at 6:14am 07.08.14
5/1500
Are there any owners that know the length of the spar for a 35.5 legend? where can I get this info?
fredrickwarner at 5:59am 07.08.14
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I need to refinish my salon table to repair some water damage. I heard somewhere that Hunter uses a
fredrickwarner at 5:55am 07.08.14
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Anyone else dealing with a hairline crack where the keel meets the hull? This spring, I noticed one
Hal B at 5:48am 07.08.14
12/1639
After a looooong repair from Sandy Damage, Hallie Luna finally splashed July 4th weekend. Since the
Hydro Therapy at 5:35am 07.08.14
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I took a call from my marina yesterday. I was told that the mast of my 22 was caught up with my neig
mrudman850 at 5:25am 07.08.14
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Hi All I have a Bayliner Buccaner 180 with new sails and a new main halyard. The halyard gets stuc
Rodd at 5:21am 07.08.14
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Maine- I am getting set to replace an aging Heart Interface Freedom 10 which has served me very wel
frimi_captain at 5:18am 07.08.14
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We have a few sailors and partiers from Austin Sailing Society on a West Wight Potter.19. Looking fo
mellowsail at 5:02am 07.08.14
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Hello all! I recently acquired a 1963 Pearson Electra 22' from a dear friend who passed away. The bo
mellowsail at 5:01am 07.08.14
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Hello all! I recently acquired a 1963 Pearson Electra 22' from a dear friend who passed away. The bo
Selkie at 4:59am 07.08.14
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I'm considering buying a 1992 Vision 32. The surveyor said the mast appears to be two pieces that w

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DIY Electronics?
jviss at 5:57am 08.26.23
I'm returning the 24AWG wire set, it's just to flimsy/fragile. I have a collection of 16AWG marine
Gulf Storm Potential   (1)
JamesG161 at 5:50am 08.26.23
Saving Another Catalina, An abandoned Catalina 36.
jssailem at 5:42am 08.26.23
Did the marina remove it? It is likely a piece of plywood with a veneered Teak & Holly surface like
Seeking guidence restoring My 1979 o'day 30
jssailem at 5:24am 08.26.23
Welcome Johnny to SBO. Congratulations on your getting a boat. Rule #1 on boats that the owner value
Traveler Upgrade form 4-1 to 6-1?
RoyS at 5:06am 08.26.23
At $0.11 each, why count? Order more than you need and no down time.
Strange gear shifting event, Universal M-12, Hurth HBW50
RoyS at 4:55am 08.26.23
I assume you have two engine control levers involved; one for shifting and a separate one for thrott
Stowing Winch Handles
jviss at 4:33am 08.26.23
would like to see a photo...sounds like a clean installation. Greg Yes, a pic would help!
The Award Winner for best Photoshopping   (1)
Will Gilmore at 3:15am 08.26.23
219276 With all those people onboard, they are going to sink. -Will
The Award Winner for best Photoshopping
Will Gilmore at 3:11am 08.26.23
here. -Will
C&C 44 spinnaker pole.
Dan C&C 44 at 12:33am 08.26.23
Broken cable could be a few different things. A spinnaker pole has cables for the '"Topping lift" o
Saving Another Catalina, An abandoned Catalina 36.
Hayden Watson at 10:47pm 08.25.23
So I just got back to WA and went to check out the boat. I took stock of some of the wood parts I h
Saving Another Catalina, An abandoned Catalina 36.
mikeracca at 9:12pm 08.25.23
So I just got back to WA and went to check out the boat. I took stock of some of the wood parts I ha
Stowing Winch Handles
Tally Ho at 9:07pm 08.25.23
^^ A. Form follows function. Winches are often in corners of cockpits. B. In fact, with smooth cut
Catalina 30 vs O'Day 25
Tally Ho at 9:04pm 08.25.23
I started on a Hunter 280. 7500# displacement or so, but with wheel steering and a diesel inboard.
PNW Summer Cruise 2023
Stu Jackson at 8:55pm 08.25.23
Thanks to Terry for getting me out of the house and for a nice visit (1:08:20), my cameo! :wow3: I'
PNW Summer Cruise 2023
MikeHoncho at 8:54pm 08.25.23
Catalina 30 vs O'Day 25
Stu Jackson at 8:39pm 08.25.23
I know as I sail SF Bay. In my opinion you cannot go wrong if you find a good condition Catalina 30
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing?
Tally Ho at 8:17pm 08.25.23
Truly a thing of beauty : ? Greg
Head Door Vent
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:12pm 08.25.23
Thanks for the "plug" for my book, John! I have a couple of questions: Is the head always a bit "r

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