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ipad gps navigation willsnow at 11:43pm 01.30.14 Ask All Sailors 26/4224 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 6/3214 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 4/1311 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 3/26492 ...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 18/1538 Danger in the wake Ron Tew has a cutter ketch in it
Bed sheets rsotomayor at 5:22pm 01.30.14 Ask All Sailors 9/1867 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 17/9916 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 6/1090 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 0/754 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 10/2865 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 8/1509 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 1/1828 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 3/1213 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 0/642 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 2/967 Stove and Galley together. Light blue paint is gone.
Best cooler location (3) dgreen1991 at 9:13am 01.30.14 Catalina 22 8/1131 This in my opinion, is the best location for a large cooler. Mine is a 5 day Igloo with the high top
Mast X on Boat Y - How To Achieve Proper Fit (4) Ziggler at 9:08am 01.30.14 Ask All Sailors 2/964 I have a Paceship 23 (although this question is universal). 1) Mast Reduction?: The mast isn't o
reefing mbeil53 at 7:21am 01.30.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 24/2788 I have a macgregor 25. I just bought a sail on ebay, which does not have any reefing points. Just w
Rudder Craft rudder peconicbay at 6:26am 01.30.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1536 Has anyone replaced the original rudder on a catalina 27 for the high performance rudder offered by
Hunter 410 Cabintop Solar Panel jsmac at 6:15am 01.30.14 Big Boats 12/2149 Hi All, Does anyone have the exact dimensions of the bezel which covers and surrounds the cabinto

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Jabsco quiet flush leak..... Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 11:31am 04.20.23 Sounds like a plan to me...although, have you considered shaving the "extra" off the gasket you have
Pumpin up those fenders! LloydB at 11:11am 04.20.23 Yep good-ol turnbuckle pumps real sailors don't need no explanations
Is BoatUS membership worth it? dlochner at 11:09am 04.20.23 Not to hijack the thread, but it would be interesting to know what people pay for boat insurance.
Bottom paints sailcapt340 at 11:05am 04.20.23 I agree with Ralph, it looks as if the zinc may have slid down to the strut. Nobody really puts one
Is BoatUS membership worth it? kappykaplan at 10:54am 04.20.23 it would be interesting to know what people pay for boat insurance. I just happen to have my renew
Seeking a Columbia Bar Crossing Opportunity Stu Jackson at 10:49am 04.20.23 Stu makes a good point. FWIW, that crossing is equally 'dangerous' and extremely 'well documented'.
Bottom paints fstbttms at 10:40am 04.20.23 There is no universal bottom paint. Of course there is. Many, MANY examples. In fact (with very fe
jabsco holding tank pump repair? Rich Stidger at 10:39am 04.20.23 Buy some threaded rod at the hardware store. Cut to length and install. Don't spend $20 for somethi
Seeking a Columbia Bar Crossing Opportunity capta at 10:38am 04.20.23 More fun than a rollercoaster.
jabsco holding tank pump repair? capta at 10:33am 04.20.23 Over the course of my time on boats, I have repeatedly reminded myself, too late, that if it ain't b
Is BoatUS membership worth it? capta at 10:30am 04.20.23 Our boat insurance includes unlimited towing service, but I still think a $25.00 a year donation is
Is BoatUS membership worth it? sesmith at 10:21am 04.20.23 I go through Boat US for the towing and insurance (through Geico). I've never had a claim on either
Progress report on the 26 O'day! Timm R Oday25 at 9:53am 04.20.23 Ah the lower leaking gugeon.. The first time I backed the Oday into the water I wasn't aware that th
Pumpin up those fenders! jviss at 9:53am 04.20.23 "Kooky" brand fenders. ack up, and the turnbuckles - def not standard.....
O'day 28 1985 forward hatch replacement Ralph Johnstone at 9:52am 04.20.23 Check for cabin top curvature.
Pumpin up those fenders! (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:49am 04.20.23 The whole things sounds kinda kooky to me. "Kooky" brand fenders.
jabsco holding tank pump repair? JoeWhite at 9:44am 04.20.23 I had same problem, I replaced the screw rods from hardware store and made a new gasket. The rods ar
Is BoatUS membership worth it? dlochner at 9:43am 04.20.23 The unlimited towing I have is part of the Boat/US insurance I have. No questions asked even when I
Cherubini Raider 33 (Not a Hunter) rudder shoe ClassicSail at 9:37am 04.20.23 BTW, you can also reach me at classicsail.org
Water in rudder? jdrutten at 9:31am 04.20.23 Last fall I drilled two 1/4" holes, one on either side of my rudder, and found water which ran out i

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