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Upgrades :) kb3pgo at 5:53am 01.31.14 Catalina 22 14/1569 After buying my C22 last year I did some temp fixes just so I could get out and sail. I had some rop
No back stay Crazy Dave Condon at 5:12am 01.31.14 Smaller Boats 6/3769 Recently, I was asked the question if the no back stay or B'R rigs are safe. First, I know of no
Thru hull Holding Tank Dave9854 at 5:03am 01.31.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1007 I have a 2008 B43, The thru hull fittings for the holding tanks are a square plastic looking valve.
Synthetic teak sailor1950 at 3:56am 01.31.14 Ask All Sailors 3/1040 Am interested in covering the cockpit deck. Do it myself or find a dealer?
ipad gps navigation willsnow at 11:43pm 01.30.14 Ask All Sailors 26/4159 does anybody use an ipad for navigation? i received an ipad for christmas and initially wasnt sure
Steaming Light Replacement ChuckH at 10:29pm 01.30.14 Mid-Size Boats 6/3175 I want to replace the steaming light on my 1988 Hunter 33.5. Since the boats laid up for the winter,
CNG 2 Burner vs Propane jakez at 8:22pm 01.30.14 Catalina 30 4/1299 Anyone have any opinions on a CNG two burner stove versus the propane? I had planned on putting in
For Those Of You Who Saw 'Morning Light'... Rick D at 8:12pm 01.30.14 Racing 3/26479 ...an update about a couple of crew: http://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2014/01/30/morning-light-team
Novel slowdog at 5:26pm 01.30.14 Ask All Sailors 18/1526 Danger in the wake Ron Tew has a cutter ketch in it
Bed sheets rsotomayor at 5:22pm 01.30.14 Ask All Sailors 9/1864 Does any one have a recommendation on where to buy affordable bed sheeets for a 32 ft Sailboat ?
Pumping out a port-a-potty scottr at 4:42pm 01.30.14 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 17/9779 I have a Thetford port-a-potty with the five gallon holding tank. This has served us just fine for
Steering Cables seadiver at 4:02pm 01.30.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1088 My name is Mac......I own a 1979 Hunter 30 and I recently had to replace the steering cables. I pul
50 States Project SailAwayGirl at 3:54pm 01.30.14 Ask All Sailors 0/752 Hi. I am planning to commence my circumnavigation in 2015. As a gift for the locals that show me a r
Bene F305 Rewire (1) rjg23 at 3:24pm 01.30.14 Musings With Maine Sail 10/2781 Going to update the 12v system on my new, to me, Beneteau First 305. Would like to get feedback fro
Stanchion Ferules Nereussailor at 3:01pm 01.30.14 Ask All Sailors 8/1508 Does anyony know where I can find ferules for my stanchions on my 83 H30?
Main sheet rigging. spindrift8080 at 11:54am 01.30.14 Day Sailers 1/1819 Hi I have an '81 Spindrift DS I. I am missing the main sheet rigging. My question is, should I rig t
Rudder improvement video beatnic at 10:11am 01.30.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1197 I made stainless bushings which I pressed in the aluminum rudder stock. http://youtu.be/KVm-Co0gkfM
Education Opportunity Ron20324 at 9:23am 01.30.14 Ask All Sailors 0/640 There was an "eduction" question posted on SBO in late 2013 that I could not locate. It was looking
Galley and Fresh Painted Stove Pics (2) dgreen1991 at 9:21am 01.30.14 Catalina 22 2/964 Stove and Galley together. Light blue paint is gone.
Best cooler location (3) dgreen1991 at 9:13am 01.30.14 Catalina 22 8/1128 This in my opinion, is the best location for a large cooler. Mine is a 5 day Igloo with the high top

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Thoughts on New Design Interior Cushions BigEasy at 8:45pm 03.25.23 George, I upgraded my upholstery 10 years ago; definitely one of the better improvements in app
Hunter water tank Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:36pm 03.25.23 If your water tank is aluminum, which is highly likely if it's original, check it very carefully for
New Gages H280 Crusty Ol Salt at 8:34pm 03.25.23 Is there any visible raised path to the radio console up on the ceiling? I recall some sort of tu
New Gages H280 Crusty Ol Salt at 8:18pm 03.25.23 Take your shop vac and blow about 25 feet of yarn into that tube then go look for the yarn where yo
New Gages H280 Crusty Ol Salt at 8:17pm 03.25.23 Of course, a more direct route (as I did mine many years ago) is lead your three sensor signals dir
New Gages H280 Crusty Ol Salt at 8:04pm 03.25.23 So here is todays update; New gage/instrument compartment. https://i.postimg.cc/pXR6NNy0/20230325-
Everett Fuel Dock colb218 at 7:36pm 03.25.23 Holy smokes the Stern Bridle worked great today. We made our way to the fuel dock about an hour befo
Battery sizing dlochner at 7:10pm 03.25.23 So long as you have room for the 2 Grp 27s, not an issue. You might even see if Group 31s will fit.
Second Battery dlochner at 6:59pm 03.25.23 I believe this start/isolation wire gets connected to the start relay on the wiring harness behind t
Thoughts on New Design Interior Cushions ...3TacksontheWater at 6:51pm 03.25.23 Update - I have quotes for cushions with the following foam specs: Quote # 1 - 1844 or, Quote # 2 -
Battery sizing Tally Ho at 6:03pm 03.25.23 That won't be a problem. The house bank was already larger than the single engine battery. Now it
Pop top lateral movement (1) RussC at 5:59pm 03.25.23 The original setup had a screw placed in the tube, next to the inside of each support (aft tube only
I am Knot going aloft today Tally Ho at 5:57pm 03.25.23
Battery sizing Davidasailor26 at 5:31pm 03.25.23 That won't be a problem. The house bank was already larger than the single engine battery. Now it'
Pop top lateral movement (1) Mike25 at 5:08pm 03.25.23 Thanks CUSCUS that's what common sense tells me. When I ignore it I get wisdom through experience. L
I am Knot going aloft today Project_Mayhem at 4:40pm 03.25.23 I ended up using a bowline with a couple of zip ties to secure it. Tape went over the zip ties in a
Second Battery MikeHoncho at 3:42pm 03.25.23 It was my understanding that the intent for the circuit was to combine the two in the event that you
Drinking water filter sesmith at 3:41pm 03.25.23 We use an inline carbon rv hose filter when filling the tank. I also installed an Aquasana under si
Second Battery Souellette at 3:18pm 03.25.23 I bought the Add-a-Battery kit and I have a solid plan to wire everything up. The ACR has a connecti
Heart stopping drone footage RussC at 3:12pm 03.25.23 I apparently need a lot more drone flying (and landing) practice o_O

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