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blue water yachts stern rail willsnow at 10:05am 10.09.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1969 this has been asked a couple times in the past, but has anyone got a picture of the BWY stern rail o
Correct engine oil Clydo at 9:56am 10.09.13 Catalina 310 1/1046 C310 # 245 ILEANTOO
Replacing Hunter 410 Aft head hoses Dijobi777 at 9:14am 10.09.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/923 Has anyone had to replace the main discharge hose from the head to the holding tank. The plunger on
Length of trailer w/Hunter 23 WhiteCap Fever at 8:15am 10.09.13 Smaller Boats 2/979 I am buying an 1987 Hunter 23 w/trailer and would like to know the total length of the boat and trai
Keel pulling away star302 at 6:38am 10.09.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1282 Has anyone had any issues with the keel of their boat separating from hull? ( a 6" long line of sepa
What boat is it? (1) Buki at 12:35am 10.09.13 Ask All Sailors 13/2458 I originally posted these pics in the MacGregor forum. I'm looking for a trailer and the seller want
CA Registered Boat Owners -- $16 Mussell Fee Lee Coller at 10:03pm 10.08.13 Ask All Sailors 5/5645 If you have a boat registered in California that is only used in "Marine" waters (that is, the Ocean
Standard Horizon Instrument Repair? Dan Hill at 6:11pm 10.08.13 Ask All Sailors 4/2396 Apparently, as of 7-8 years ago, they don't sell or repair instruments anymore! Has anyone found a r
Topping Lift broke loose - how to re-attach? SkipperMike at 3:08pm 10.08.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/2074 Hi all, first time posting here...I just purchased a 1978 Hunter 25. On my second sail out, I barely
What size folding cleat for spring lines? Cool Beans at 2:22pm 10.08.13 Ask All Sailors 6/1797 http://cruisermarine.com/accon-stainless-steel-folding-cleats.html Not advertising, just as an exam
Replacing CPG solenoid on 1999 321 AdamCermak at 2:13pm 10.08.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 11/1441 The original solenoid valve for the CPG tank/system is failing, so I'm trying to replace it. The fi
Battery Mr Mac at 1:50pm 10.08.13 Smaller Boats 1/756 My boat doesn't have a battery installed and we will be picking one up when we get back from Annapol
Another "What kind of boat is this" post.. Chris Patterson at 1:21pm 10.08.13 Ask All Sailors 20/2624 Yeah. So, I posted this one other time to a place where IF I had got a response would have got me. A
Rubrails falling out often on Catalina? sdirkes at 1:14pm 10.08.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/2060 Anyone have a great idea on how to secure the rubber rub rail on older Catalina models (older than 2
Removing the compression post, Hunter 336 neilmcc at 12:59pm 10.08.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 12/5454 I have a couple of jobs to do which it looks like will require the un-stepping of the mast and the r
M25XP Elbow Boatalec at 12:58pm 10.08.13 Catalina 30 2/973 I am in process of removing a seized M25XP. The elbow from the exhaust manifold to the muffler is wr
Have you had a model of your boat made? Les at 12:13pm 10.08.13 Ask All Sailors 6/1665 While there are a number of companies or persons that make model of boats on the web, has anyone on
Asymmetrical spinnaker on H260 Kermit at 12:02pm 10.08.13 Smaller Boats 10/1598 Does anyone here use an a-spin on their H260? There is no good way to run the tack line that I can t
Signet SL 80 BoonMcGee at 11:15am 10.08.13 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1360 Does anyone have experience with replacing or rebuilding a Signet SL 80 instrument head. The factory
Starbrite waterproofing - caution Guan at 11:11am 10.08.13 Ask All Sailors 13/10954 Hi: just to caution those 'who would be using this product. I waterproofed my dodger sunbrella top

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Wind instruments dlochner at 4:09pm 03.07.23 The Beaufort Scale is a remarkably useful and accurate indication of wind speed. https://www.weath
Ice Box Lid Hold Open Skipper John at 3:57pm 03.07.23 Here is another quality option--cheaper! https://www.boatoutfitters.com/stainless-steel-lid-stay-1
Wind instruments BarryL at 3:10pm 03.07.23 Well that's a little strong. It's definitely helpful to know that you're sailing 33 degrees apparent
gooseneck tack hook Karl240 at 3:06pm 03.07.23 Usually there are holes on a flange at the topside of the gooseneck. Usually a shackle secures the
gooseneck tack hook Karl240 at 3:04pm 03.07.23 Welcome to SBO. The hooks on a gooseneck are usually for a reef point. Can you post a photo of t
Selling to a USCG and Texas registered boat to someone living in Mexico vsfoster at 2:55pm 03.07.23 The buyer used to live aboard a trimaran in Kemah and that is where his credit union is, he is a ret
Selling to a USCG and Texas registered boat to someone living in Mexico JamesG161 at 2:34pm 03.07.23 Make the deal through US-Mexico Embassy or consulates. They will tell you how to transfer titles an
Selling to a USCG and Texas registered boat to someone living in Mexico FastOlson at 2:33pm 03.07.23 If the buyer wants to pay by check, even a cashiers check I think the best bet is to go with the bu
Selling to a USCG and Texas registered boat to someone living in Mexico Richard19068 at 2:15pm 03.07.23 The buyer ... said he will stay around until the check clears the bank. I will make sure ... and wa
Anchors HomeyD at 2:14pm 03.07.23 Asking about anchors is brave. You might set off a theological war. :yikes: Here's what I settled
Anchors HomeyD at 2:10pm 03.07.23 Good Article. Thank You. Lot more to thnik about then I thought.
MPPT controller location Grichelli at 1:59pm 03.07.23 Line loss can be compensated for by increasing the size of the wire, that is not the reason Victron
Anchors LakeShark at 1:55pm 03.07.23 @HomeyD Just sent an article to you on anchoring. Best advice on type of anchor is to go walk the
MPPT controller location Grichelli at 1:54pm 03.07.23 I use 2" velcro strips to hold down my solar panels on the bimini . Yes it holds been in 35kt with
Selling to a USCG and Texas registered boat to someone living in Mexico vsfoster at 1:53pm 03.07.23 Thank you for all of your replies. The buyer is an American who retired in Mexico, he is flying up n
Installing EV-100 seadaddler at 1:38pm 03.07.23 I have the EV-100 autopiolet working fine and even thought my C-80 was acting funny it is working fi
Drinking water filter (1) leo310 at 1:29pm 03.07.23 213572What I installed is a Rainfresh system that has 3-stage filter system - 5 micron (nominal) act
Selling to a USCG and Texas registered boat to someone living in Mexico shemandr at 1:29pm 03.07.23 I sold my centerboard boat to a guy who showed up to pick up the boat and wanted to pay in $2 bills.
Ice Box Lid Hold Open buddybear at 1:20pm 03.07.23 I purchased these on Catalina direct and installed them on the fridge and dry storage lid. They wor
Wind instruments thinwater at 1:19pm 03.07.23 Only useful if linked to autopilot. Otherwise, if you can't tell which direction and how strong, you

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