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Ericson 27 Keel construction Ropeburn at 9:23am 01.05.14 Ask All Sailors 6/2163 Good afternoon all from the very cold midwest. I have the opportunity to pick up a mid 70's 27ft Eri
Halyard length, size and brand or type Diamondjet at 7:44am 01.05.14 Catalina 22 6/5862 I'm sure this has been discussed previously but I can't find anything definite. We're sailing a 198
OC50 water tap JR1 at 4:57am 01.05.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/760 Hi to All, does anyone know a supplier for the cardtrige inside the watertabs in the heads ? We dro
OC50"07 removeable forestay JR1 at 4:56am 01.05.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1418 as a newbi: how to fix a removeable forstay -- not a furling version - while sailing the genoa? Ho
Windless Simpson Lawrence V1500 (1) superiorgenes at 2:30am 01.05.14 Ask All Sailors 2/2108 Hi Everyone, Hope you all had Wonderful Holidays. I have owned and sailed a 1983 43' C'C Landfall
Hunter 240 altercations Justin at 1:50am 01.05.14 Smaller Boats 4/1130 Hi Just wondering what sort of altercations people have made to a h240 to increase performance? A
PM email... cannot attach image or document centerline at 11:35pm 01.04.14 Forum Help (Site Talk) 5/8094 In my private messaging, there is no way to attach an image. there is an "attach image" icon, b
new owner of 2010 Catalina 445 dcoe at 7:24pm 01.04.14 Big Boats 2/1546 Just purchased a 2010 Catalina 445 and looking to communicate with other 445 owners. Doug San Diego
water resistant sweater Navicula at 6:42pm 01.04.14 Big Boats 12/1954 with todays products out there......what brand sweater works for a sailing environment....something
Tiller vs. wheel steering on 34-40 ft boats centerline at 6:23pm 01.04.14 Ask All Sailors 85/26714 we looked at few used boats today in the 34-36 ft range..... 2 cals, 2 hunters, and a tartan one
Owners Manual Tom Marini at 5:38pm 01.04.14 Mid-Size Boats 4/1264 I know this has been posted before, but I just bought a really nice 1981 33' Hunter and it has no ma
Best Lighter azguy at 4:20pm 01.04.14 Catalina 22 17/1921 Is their a best or recommended lighter for burning the ends of cut lines :confused:
Who sailed today? (3) azguy at 4:13pm 01.04.14 Ask All Sailors 73/9746 I did :D 71212.vB 71213.vB
motor mbeil53 at 3:23pm 01.04.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/1990 I am modifying the interior of my m25. I think I will be adding about 500 lbs to the total weight o
Autopilot makes grinding noise gregorybross at 3:20pm 01.04.14 Catalina 30 6/3911 I have an Autohelm ST4000 Plus wheel autopilot. I has started to make a grinding noise when engaged
C30, Mark II circa 1980 portals Anonymous 121765 at 3:06pm 01.04.14 Catalina 30 14/2442 Hey Guys, I don't usually start threads. Albeit, this is probably long in the tooth. I mostly
Hi ... and what is this for? Broke with boats at 2:49pm 01.04.14 Catalina 22 8/1070 Let me say hi. I am new to this forum . . . but have been lurking for about a year. I have been
Asym rig for short hand douse Joidevivre at 1:25pm 01.04.14 Ask All Sailors 10/4426 Happy '14 sailors. Joie de Vivre is a '74 Catalina 27 sailing out of Vancouver, Canada. She's matu
Steering Wheel Scripty666 at 12:50pm 01.04.14 Big Boats 20/3842 Has anyone put a folding steering wheel on their Hunter 376? I'm considering it so it's easier to g
Grab Rail & Hatch Rail Replacements Sheepdog683 at 12:38pm 01.04.14 The Cherubini Hunters 15/3047 Does anyone have a good vendor they have used for replacement cabin grab rails, top hatch rails, and

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Not to complain about weather forecasting certainty JamesG161 at 2:10pm 04.23.23 NAM uses certified Weather Stations within 5 kilometers of the point you set, as inputs. Also video
Crew finder Coboaters at 2:09pm 04.23.23 I think this one is good for all, casual day sailing and club racing.
Crew finder dlochner at 2:06pm 04.23.23 I like the option of using an autopilot! Did you hear about this crew finder club? There are seve
Crew finder Coboaters at 1:52pm 04.23.23 I like the option of using an autopilot! Did you hear about this crew finder club?
Crew finder dlochner at 1:47pm 04.23.23 Welcome to SBO. Several options, join a Yacht Club or sailing club. There you will find like minded
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? dlochner at 1:41pm 04.23.23 Luckily, my AP was hold the boat on coarse while I ran (more like crawled) up to the bow and dragge
Found a 2003 C310 BigEasy at 1:40pm 04.23.23 Abby and I entered our first race this year, truth be told this was technically our first actual sa
Help!! Seaward 25 shore power kappykaplan at 1:40pm 04.23.23 Normally, there should be an AC breaker panel next to the DC breaker panel.
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Head Sail at 1:39pm 04.23.23 When the wind does come up as it rarely does, I'd never allow the AP to have all the fun. It's han
Want to Buy Hunter 30' - 33' 1988 to 1996 dlochner at 1:37pm 04.23.23 Welcome to SBO. Don't forget to check the classifieds here!
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Tally Ho at 1:36pm 04.23.23
Anti seize on coupler set screws? (1) jssailem at 1:07pm 04.23.23 I used a split coupling to replace the 35 year old coupling removed. Cost for the split coupling was
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Hollyberry at 12:58pm 04.23.23 We primarily double-hand. Steering a boat under sail is something I (and many others) love to do. Ho
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Siamese at 12:55pm 04.23.23 I have mine programmed to dock my boat.
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? jssailem at 12:45pm 04.23.23 We all look at sailing from our own perspective. When single handed or sailing with others who do
Found a 2003 C310 jssailem at 12:26pm 04.23.23 Nice...:clap:
Corroding galvanized shackle jssailem at 12:24pm 04.23.23 @skunther The good news it is your boat and you get to do what ever you desire to do. If it was my
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? jviss at 12:03pm 04.23.23 I think the answer to the title question, "What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat?" is
Sunbird Battery Box (1) Joeswift at 11:38am 04.23.23 I've decided to not do anything with the motor or battery. I like to use a trolling motor for dockin
Corroding galvanized shackle Hello Below at 11:33am 04.23.23 Is painting and hot dipping an either/or scenario? No. It is an AND function. Hot dipped AND paint

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