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260 roller jib removal mikedholm at 4:15pm 09.05.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 17/1152 Hey all. Is there any process for removing the Hunter 260 jib (on a CRI fuller) while the rig is up
29.5 owners chp at 2:59pm 09.05.22 Mid-Size Boats 6/1095 Just curious for hunter 29.5 owners with the pedestal traveller. I have a Hunter 280 and would like
Genoa for O'Day 27 Pmilly57 at 1:33pm 09.05.22 Ask An Oday Owner 2/519 I recently bought a 1979 O'Day 27 and so far love it. Sadly I have suffered a few sun-damage rips a
Yard work done resulting in more problems Don S/V ILLusion at 1:18pm 09.05.22 Ask All Sailors 12/975 Many years ago, I had the marina do some engine work which almost resulted in sinking the boat becau
McLube........ McLeak? (1) NYSail at 12:59pm 09.05.22 Ask All Sailors 23/2306
Transmission Not Working Plymouth Sailor at 12:26pm 09.05.22 Ask All Sailors 7/609 Dear Fellow Sailors, I have been using my new-to-me boat for the season without issue. Last week I
2021 Oceanis 381 Wiring Diagram (1) 612lunasea at 11:42am 09.05.22 Ask A Beneteau Owner 11/1491 Does anyone know where I can get an accurate wiring diagram for the 2021 Oceanis 381? My owners man
Catalina 88 36 Steaming Light replacement gasserjcp at 10:41am 09.05.22 Big Boats 3/1720 Hello, I unstepped the mast this summer and have been doing some upgrading and replacement. All th
41DS Refrigerator Replacement gfrazzle at 9:10am 09.05.22 Big Boats 3/601 Hi all, The original Nova Kool DC only unit finally quit working (15 yrs old). I would like to repla
Battery cables H260 RolfSail at 8:58am 09.05.22 Smaller Boats 6/955 I have a 1999 H260. The battery is starboard behind the aft bunk. That location plus the motor on th
Mainsheet morbidfollower at 8:14am 09.05.22 Catalina 22 11/1075 Hello, Can anyone provide a photo of their main sheet orientation. I've been trying a few different
Bottom Paint Clarification (3) colb218 at 7:46am 09.05.22 Ask All Sailors 4/821 Hello everyone - I hauled out this weekend. My wife and I sanded using a 5" cordless random orbital
Airmar ST 800 Odd Problem Marc14857 at 7:43am 09.05.22 Ask All Sailors 6/1122
Clock/barometer over winter? (Canada) (1) nitrogenase at 7:24am 09.05.22 Ask All Sailors 6/712
Battleship Texas (1) Bill19233 at 6:05am 09.05.22 Ask All Sailors 7/707 It was such a great experience to sail with the USS Texas as she was towed down Galveston Bay last w
C309 Generator Install Canvasback at 5:38am 09.05.22 Catalina 309 Group Forum 1/2052 Has anyone installed a generator on a Catalina 309? Curious to know where you put it, associated cos
C309 Generator Install Canvasback at 5:19am 09.05.22 Ask All Sailors 0/228 Has anyone installed a generator on a Catalina 309? Curious to know where you put it, associated cos
S2 8.5 hull and deck plans Lorihallam at 5:54pm 09.04.22 S2 7/1060 I am in search of deck plans and hull plans for the S2 8.5 so I can have a half model of our boat ma
Perko Brand Sea Water Strainer (5) Terry Cox at 4:04pm 09.04.22 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/825 Our 1991 H42 came with dual heat pumps for heating and cooling. These heat pumps receive sea water f
Hunter vision in mast wires P Lund at 11:31am 09.04.22 Mid-Size Boats 6/962 Good day. On my hunter vision - My mast head anchor light wire disappeared into my mast. Do the wi

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Beneteau Propeller Tally Ho at 5:46am 08.18.24 I would consider a MaxProp feathering prop. Excellent reverse thrust, decent forward thrust and a s
Very hard to turn wheel steering on a 1987 Pearson 27 Bungelow Bill at 5:35am 08.18.24 My P27 is equipped an outboard rudder controlled with a standard Edson wheel assembly which drives
Lake St Clair on a Friday john6206 at 5:07am 08.18.24
Navigational Buoys Used as Racing Marks sailme88 at 4:47am 08.18.24 I've written and backspaced, written and totally deleted several responses... Best is can say is
Navigational Buoys Used as Racing Marks (1) Captain Larry-DH at 3:42am 08.18.24 This is one of the strangest "complaints" I've ever read on a boating forum. Dave's right. They w
Tips for replacing joker valve and dealing with calcium build up dlochner at 2:50am 08.18.24 There isn't a way of fully clearing the pump, old towels in the work area helps. The calcium build
Navigational Buoys Used as Racing Marks danstanford at 2:37am 08.18.24 I am pretty sure we all can imagine the stress imposed by this situation and can then empathize with
Tips for replacing joker valve and dealing with calcium build up SoSound at 11:13pm 08.17.24
Tips for replacing joker valve and dealing with calcium build up servechilled at 11:00pm 08.17.24 The last time that I replaced my Jabsco joker valve, I removed the top of the hand pump Nice sugge
Tips for replacing joker valve and dealing with calcium build up servechilled at 10:54pm 08.17.24 You didn't mention how much calcium build up you have in your house. I would say everything had fr
Tips for replacing joker valve and dealing with calcium build up servechilled at 10:51pm 08.17.24 Doesn't flushing in dry mode help clear the pipe? It doesn't, or at least didn't. Now with a calci
Preferred helm wheel cover? SoSound at 10:48pm 08.17.24 Try it. A covered wheel is also much warmer when it is cool. :plus: One of the tips that I give my
Tips for replacing joker valve and dealing with calcium build up SoSound at 10:37pm 08.17.24 The last time that I replaced my Jabsco joker valve, I removed the top of the hand pump and then use
I am looking at a 1985 Sabre 32. I want to know if a Windless installation is possible? (1) jssailem at 10:34pm 08.17.24 Welcome to the SBO Forum. With the number of years boating experience here, if you provide images of
Tips for replacing joker valve and dealing with calcium build up capta at 10:32pm 08.17.24 You didn't mention how much calcium build up you have in your hose. When I was changing out all the
Trouble starting my Atomic M25 Diesel (1) jssailem at 10:21pm 08.17.24 @Davidasailor26 identified some excellent advice regarding your issues. Regarding battery types (A
I am looking at a 1985 Sabre 32. I want to know if a Windless installation is possible? garymalmgren at 9:20pm 08.17.24 That is a pretty neat windlass installation , Greg. BUT the tool drawer is a killer. No rattles. g
Trouble starting my Atomic M25 Diesel Stu Jackson at 8:48pm 08.17.24 You definitely want to keep the glow plugs on while starting the engine - the factory wiring for Ca
Anchoring in Ford Cove? Michael Davis at 8:41pm 08.17.24
Install Air condition in hunter 38 marcham at 8:39pm 08.17.24 The Hunter 38 owner's manual details where are the components of the A/C should be installed. The bo

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