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31seahorse at 6:23pm 04.19.14
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Hello SBO Members, To describe Friday as "Good Friday" would be a misnomer in our case. Eileen and I
Ziradog at 6:07pm 04.19.14
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So, how do I get to the nuts/backing plates? It looks like they are under the liner material. Do I
Paladin27 at 5:48pm 04.19.14
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Anybody know what this tube of fiberglass is that's on the bottom of the port cockpit seat in the la
darryl1974 at 5:31pm 04.19.14
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Anyone have a good way to step the mast on a 7.3
onthesea69 at 4:31pm 04.19.14
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Hello all, new to the forum but hope someone can help me with this question. I have an Irwin 30 cit
kwiggy at 4:18pm 04.19.14
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Hi, has anyone had a problem with the throttle sticking on their Hunter? I have a H310 ' recently my
gitpicker2007 at 3:30pm 04.19.14
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This is the bolt/nut the previous owner used for the wooden beam used to transport the mast during t
CharlzO at 3:19pm 04.19.14
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If anyone by chance has any idea where to try for finding some 70's Excalibur 26 pieces, would be gr
Mast Collar   (2)
abyssal at 3:13pm 04.19.14
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Our mast collar has pegs that hold the blocks that run lines from the mast to the deck organizer; th
shemandr at 2:47pm 04.19.14
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I have a runabout I bought after the painful sale of my 356. It gets me out while I'm looking for m
Bill1565 at 2:25pm 04.19.14
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Mary found a37c. for sale in Punta Gorda. Not ours. 1979 model allegedly completely rebuil
Skipper at 12:10pm 04.19.14
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I've changed fuel filters before. This is the 1st time on a Universal M-18 (Other models are similar
odaydokay at 11:42am 04.19.14
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Nice NE weather has me out doing my mechancial work. Removed the pencil anode from the heat exchang
luken7 at 11:29am 04.19.14
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Old day all. We have an ST4000 wheel autopilot which I think is grossly underpowered for our Bene361
charmlt at 9:55am 04.19.14
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I bought a 85 Hunter 23 at the end of the season last year and only now have I learned what's wrong
Joe Mullee at 9:44am 04.19.14
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I'm using the same oil in the transmission that I use in the engine, Shell Rotella T 15W-40. The "fu
Daydreamer at 9:04am 04.19.14
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Here are a few pics of the latest project. The old paint was just getting to be too much of an eyeso
nautikaljeeper at 8:55am 04.19.14
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I am still a bit confused on the type of battery to select for the setup of the smart gauge. I have
$tingy Sailor at 8:02am 04.19.14
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It's an old and often debated topic: running rigging colors. Do they matter? If so, why and is that
StaceyL at 7:43am 04.19.14
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Hi there. I am looking to purchase a 1977 O'day 23 in Puerto Rico to do some island hopping. It see

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Fuel tank issues
Stu Jackson at 7:47am 08.04.23
Did you run the fuel pump?
Fuel tank issues
kevin G at 7:40am 08.04.23
Thanks for your help gentlemen. I will check the screen in the tank.
Happy Birthday US Coast Guard
JamesG161 at 7:32am 08.04.23
Yet dreaded when you pull near to inspect us. Not really. Actually the Crew that day, felt more
Yanmar 3JH3E clutch slipping
dlochner at 7:26am 08.04.23
Fyi, I asked him how to measure you're the gearbox oil level to put this to rest. You seat the di
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Radio Flyer at 7:22am 08.04.23
When asked a similar question, I take a different tack. You can learn the basics in an afternoon of
Yanmar 3JH3E clutch slipping
Gary Ryan at 7:20am 08.04.23
FYI, I spoke with East Coast Marine Transmission today. A wealth of information! He does not lap c
VHF Handheld
smokey73 at 7:08am 08.04.23
If the only thing that is wrong with your "classic" VHF handheld then a rechargeable battery replace
Solder seal heat shrink butt connectors
jviss at 7:08am 08.04.23
Factory made heat shrink terminals require the right crimp tool. Hi Rod, Can you recommend a crimp
Looking at a c22 need advise   (9)
newcat22 at 7:01am 08.04.23
Thanks for all the replies. Here are more pics. Inside is clean, no mold or smells. Some water intr
Solder seal heat shrink butt connectors   (1)
Maine Sail at 6:57am 08.04.23
I saw the pic comparing the solder seal to crimp/heat shrink butt connectors, and confess that I, t
VHF Handheld
jviss at 6:57am 08.04.23
You know, thinking about it...lots of guitar amp makers are doing "reissues" of their classic tube a
Happy Birthday US Coast Guard   (1)
jviss at 6:46am 08.04.23
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Solder seal heat shrink butt connectors
jviss at 6:27am 08.04.23
I saw the pic comparing the solder seal to crimp/heat shrink butt connectors, and confess that I, to
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RoyS at 6:06am 08.04.23
Your exhaust problem is near universal. The ABYC code is poorly written on this point. The code requ
VHF Handheld
jviss at 5:56am 08.04.23
Remember the old on/off volume knob? Why did they go and improve on that universally understood, fo
Looking at a c22 need advise
jssailem at 5:47am 08.04.23
Besides. Are you looking for a project that will keep you ashore trying to fix it?:facepalm: Or d
Volvo MD22L-B fuel dripping from air intake
jssailem at 5:44am 08.04.23
Too many times I have disassembled something and either not fixed the problem or created a new prob
Solder seal heat shrink butt connectors
JBP-PA at 5:39am 08.04.23
I've used them to wire a trailer in a pinch (not in the boat). They do work. It is difficult not t
VHF Handheld
jssailem at 5:29am 08.04.23
Why did they go and improve on that universally understood, fool proof device? PROGRESS And the
Happy Birthday US Coast Guard
kappykaplan at 5:28am 08.04.23
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