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does anybody use an ipad for navigation? i received an ipad for christmas and initially wasnt sure
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I want to replace the steaming light on my 1988 Hunter 33.5. Since the boats laid up for the winter,
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Anyone have any opinions on a CNG two burner stove versus the propane? I had planned on putting in
Rick D at 8:12pm 01.30.14
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...an update about a couple of crew: http://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2014/01/30/morning-light-team
slowdog at 5:26pm 01.30.14
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Danger in the wake Ron Tew has a cutter ketch in it
rsotomayor at 5:22pm 01.30.14
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Does any one have a recommendation on where to buy affordable bed sheeets for a 32 ft Sailboat ?
scottr at 4:42pm 01.30.14
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I have a Thetford port-a-potty with the five gallon holding tank. This has served us just fine for
seadiver at 4:02pm 01.30.14
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My name is Mac......I own a 1979 Hunter 30 and I recently had to replace the steering cables. I pul
SailAwayGirl at 3:54pm 01.30.14
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Hi. I am planning to commence my circumnavigation in 2015. As a gift for the locals that show me a r
rjg23 at 3:24pm 01.30.14
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Going to update the 12v system on my new, to me, Beneteau First 305. Would like to get feedback fro
Nereussailor at 3:01pm 01.30.14
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Does anyony know where I can find ferules for my stanchions on my 83 H30?
spindrift8080 at 11:54am 01.30.14
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Hi I have an '81 Spindrift DS I. I am missing the main sheet rigging. My question is, should I rig t
beatnic at 10:11am 01.30.14
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I made stainless bushings which I pressed in the aluminum rudder stock. http://youtu.be/KVm-Co0gkfM
Ron20324 at 9:23am 01.30.14
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There was an "eduction" question posted on SBO in late 2013 that I could not locate. It was looking
dgreen1991 at 9:21am 01.30.14
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Stove and Galley together. Light blue paint is gone.
dgreen1991 at 9:13am 01.30.14
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This in my opinion, is the best location for a large cooler. Mine is a 5 day Igloo with the high top
Ziggler at 9:08am 01.30.14
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I have a Paceship 23 (although this question is universal). 1) Mast Reduction?: The mast isn't o
mbeil53 at 7:21am 01.30.14
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I have a macgregor 25. I just bought a sail on ebay, which does not have any reefing points. Just w
peconicbay at 6:26am 01.30.14
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Has anyone replaced the original rudder on a catalina 27 for the high performance rudder offered by
jsmac at 6:15am 01.30.14
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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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