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Cruise Liner Section Job Rick D at 1:58pm 01.31.14 Ask All Sailors 0/830 This isn't remotely close to anything recreational but it is pretty cool. I had a business associate
Holding Tank Vent c130king at 1:45pm 01.31.14 Catalina 310 16/4332 Another issue from today was getting my holding tank pumped out. I flushed a few gallons through th
Wheel Pilot Malfunction (ST4000+) c130king at 1:41pm 01.31.14 Catalina 310 10/1544 ST4000+ Wheel Pilot is malfunctioning as of today. The heading function does not seem to be working
Attn Legend-era owners: 37.5, 42, 43 Phil Herring at 1:13pm 01.31.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1158 If you're near your boat, or planning to be on it soon, we need some help with some dimensions. It
Annapolis Boat Fire Gunni at 12:57pm 01.31.14 Ask All Sailors 24/4097 Horn Point Marina. Two aged +40ft powerboats, one a liveaboard, both destroyed. Early estimate is $
House water pump suggestions kito at 12:37pm 01.31.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/993 Since it's too cold to work on my project boat, I am trying to get together the stuff I need for whe
Hunter 23.5 djpryor at 11:35am 01.31.14 Smaller Boats 7/1157 Does anyone know where I may find a table for my 23.5 hunter. Jerry
Keep yanmar yse 12 or buy volvo md2? Manureva at 11:28am 01.31.14 Engines and Propulsion 5/1769 Y yanmar yse12 need a new sleeve, i can get the labor done for free, however i am having trouble loc
remote starter switch Richard19068 at 9:53am 01.31.14 Engines and Propulsion 12/3507 I want to install a separate starter switch in my engine space so I can turn over the engine from th
What have I done wrong? RECESS at 8:24am 01.31.14 Ask All Sailors 14/1931 This winter our timing has been seriously wrong. Our sailboat is three hours away in Panama City Flo
Prepping for fixed window replacement Brian S at 7:55am 01.31.14 Musings With Maine Sail 14/11010 My little O'day has fixed plexiglass windows glued on with Dow Corning 795 silicone (I know, the hor
Harken Unit 1 MK I (2) Kcsgerhard at 6:52am 01.31.14 Parts Search 0/725 I am looking for one piece of forestay profile Harken MKI. I can't buy it, because it is too old. I
Upgrades :) kb3pgo at 5:53am 01.31.14 Catalina 22 14/1620 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 6/3895 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 3/1022 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 3/1050 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 26/4240 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 6/3217 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 4/1325 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 3/26499 ...an update about a couple of crew: http://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2014/01/30/morning-light-team

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Oceanis 36cc Line Information jssailem at 8:16am 04.27.23 Welcome to SBO. Nice boat to own for a novice. There is a lot to learn. Rigging lines can be what
Abandoned and Derelict Boats--Redux rgranger at 7:58am 04.27.23 This could be fun... So in Charleston, boat disposal has spawned a cottage industry. For example
40.5 Fridge drain access and foam smokey73 at 7:57am 04.27.23 I am a little confused? I have a 1994 Hunter 40.5. Are you calling the area under the cabin sole w
How long can a diesel sit idle? Ralph Johnstone at 7:53am 04.27.23 There are many myths when it comes to boats. Agreed. I'd say more than most things in life. You
40.5 Fridge drain access and foam baycloud at 7:39am 04.27.23 Ok, A couple of things The drain in the fridge is connected to a hose, which is supposed to easily
How close is too close to shore? rgranger at 7:32am 04.27.23 One more thing about swells.... if you have 10' of water under your keel but you are anchored in 5
How close is too close to shore? Don S/V ILLusion at 7:31am 04.27.23 Oh... no. I'm trying to figure out if I can take people to the beach on the boat... using it as a p
How close is too close to shore? (2) rgranger at 7:29am 04.27.23 You said you anchor in a lake sometimes.... in a lake I don't think there is that much to worry abo
How close is too close to shore? dlochner at 7:13am 04.27.23 Oh... no. I'm trying to figure out if I can take people to the beach on the boat... using it as a p
Hunter 295 1996 model rgranger at 7:08am 04.27.23 Imma betting that you will need to drill out he rivets on the end cap... pull the cap and search for
Replacing Cabin Floor Tips (1) smokey73 at 7:06am 04.27.23 You have a lot of options if you are going to remove all of the cabin sole with a range of cost from
How close is too close to shore? bonkle at 7:04am 04.27.23
How close is too close to shore? jdrutten at 7:03am 04.27.23 ... -Bottom is sandy sand sand and gentle slope. Might be a little muckier on the bay side. If yo
How close is too close to shore? Don S/V ILLusion at 7:00am 04.27.23
Anyone following the Golden Globe RTW race? LakeShark at 6:48am 04.27.23 @jdrutten agreed but man I gotta give it to Simon Curwen. He definitely deserves credit for stopping
How close is too close to shore? (1) bonkle at 6:40am 04.27.23 Too many variables to give a good answer. Is the wind offshore or onshore? How well is the anchor s
Anyone following the Golden Globe RTW race? jdrutten at 6:38am 04.27.23 Looks like Kirsten Neuschafer is on track to win in the next few hours. https://goldengloberace.com
How close is too close to shore? (1) Tally Ho at 6:22am 04.27.23 I think you need to understand the tidal changes first. I am on an inland ocean (Lake Michigan), s
How close is too close to shore? dlochner at 6:12am 04.27.23 Too many variables to give a good answer. Is the wind offshore or onshore? How well is the anchor se
De-winterization jdrutten at 6:10am 04.27.23 And slightly further down the list, if you didn't get around to changing the oil last fall, now's a

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