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Bluewaters2812 at 4:29am 11.04.13
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Hi folks, We have just ordered a new (complete) rudder from the Beneteau factory in France. Our Oce
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Last night, I started splicing shackles to the boats running rigging. First try looks good, but what
SeaTR at 3:10am 11.04.13
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Well, it's the end of another sailing season here in southern NE for me, and time to haul out the bo
SeaTR at 3:09am 11.04.13
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Well, it's the end of another sailing season here in southern NE for me, and time to haul out the bo
bobatkins at 12:05am 11.04.13
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I have a Selden in mast RC Mk-III furling system on my Hunter 41. About a year ago I was having a lo
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Anybody have any idea on what I might expect to pay to have someone come out and clean my fuel tank.
lingerfeltja at 7:11pm 11.03.13
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I am having the bottom blasted to remove many layers of old bottom paint. I will let the bottom dry
Clydo at 6:54pm 11.03.13
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My main halyard clutch stopped working properly. Pushed handle flush with cabin top and won't stay
mcclanhn at 6:48pm 11.03.13
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I'm looking for a used bow pulpit? If anyone knows of one let me know.
John Stevens at 6:40pm 11.03.13
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I've had 2 tiller separate at the back where it meets the rudder in just a few years of use. I had
vtsailguy at 5:44pm 11.03.13
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After an unfortunate loss of of my O'Day 28, I have the original manual that's not much use to me. A
timtim at 5:33pm 11.03.13
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I once read a tread on covering cushions with fabric and using grommets and string to lace on unders
Bradyawl at 5:09pm 11.03.13
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Need advice for a future purchase; Fiberglass boat, deck; Paint or new gel coat? Would like to ta
duncanew at 3:58pm 11.03.13
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I tried to check my oil leval in my 1981 Hunter 30 2GM transmission today and couldn't figure out if
AlainC at 1:34pm 11.03.13
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Our Hunter 30, 1989 has the interior walls (seem like a Formica type finish on a backboard) starting
reeder at 1:14pm 11.03.13
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I'm getting ready to reseat the bow pulpit on my 1984 Catalina 27, and remove the silicon smeared on
Bradyawl at 1:00pm 11.03.13
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Grew up sailing around the Chesapeake on an O'Day 21' day sailor. Have sailed every summer a few ti
AlainC at 12:36pm 11.03.13
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I have a Yanmar 20gm engine, I normally run it at 2800RPM but was told to run it at 3400 RPM for 20
morrisn1 at 11:29am 11.03.13
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Have bought a Hunter 356 with a Raytheon RL 70C chart plotter. Any suggestions on where I can locat
Found at Sea at 11:06am 11.03.13
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Any one know where I can find replacement cowl vents or how to refurbish the existing vents for my H

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Hunter 49/50AC wiring for lithium conversion
artboas at 9:26am 06.06.23
Hello, I am in the process of finalizing the design of the Victron lithium conversation on my Hunt
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dlochner at 9:18am 06.06.23
That is a very succinct way to frame it.:beer: Trending. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threa
Santana 21 design info needed
rgranger at 9:16am 06.06.23
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rgranger at 9:14am 06.06.23
Big boat sailing is about managing systems. Small boat sailing is about sailing. :cool: That is a
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rgranger at 9:12am 06.06.23
... or you could just buy aluminum screws. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=aluminum+screws&hvadid=616991
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CurtPollard at 9:12am 06.06.23
The fiberglass is solid all over. After I get the keel functioning I need to find a boom for the mai
Mainsail for a Cal 36/Luff 35' foot 16'
jssailem at 9:09am 06.06.23
You have a 35' sail luff with a 16ft foot... from a Catalina 22?
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Ralph Johnstone at 9:07am 06.06.23
with the line just barely wearing the coach roof at the transition Sounds like minimal forces at
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jssailem at 9:00am 06.06.23
I use Lanocote anywhere I have stainless steel in contact with aluminum. :plus: have a lifetimes s
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jssailem at 8:59am 06.06.23
The flesh is willing but the boat is not. Raincheck please.
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xavpil at 8:38am 06.06.23
Look into single lever, dual function control also. Fool proof once set up properly. Clunk you hear
Engine Control
RoyS at 8:27am 06.06.23
Look into single lever, dual function control also. Fool proof once set up properly. Clunk you hear
Screens for Windows
2 OLD PIRATES at 8:27am 06.06.23
Good morning Dave ........ ever been over to ABYC - Toronto?
Merit 22 owners
jssailem at 8:16am 06.06.23
Welcome @Centex to the SBO Forum. Best of luck with your new boat. What motivated you to buy the Me
Merit 22 owners
Centex at 8:10am 06.06.23
Just picked up a Merit 22 this last weekend. Boat has been sitting for a while unused but was in pre
Intracoastal Waterway Sailing
dlochner at 8:09am 06.06.23
The Norfolk-Hampton Roads area is not a place to mess around in a small boat. NYC harbor is much eas
Intracoastal Waterway Sailing
Scott T-Bird at 8:08am 06.06.23
O'day daysailer 3 with 3'- 9" ft draft Specs suggest 23'-4" mast. I have not measured it myself ye

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