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New rudder from Beneteau Bluewaters2812 at 4:29am 11.04.13 Ask All Sailors 19/7973 Hi folks, We have just ordered a new (complete) rudder from the Beneteau factory in France. Our Oce
Splicing / Whipping Apex at 3:43am 11.04.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1158 Last night, I started splicing shackles to the boats running rigging. First try looks good, but what
Now I've gone and done it... (3) SeaTR at 3:10am 11.04.13 Smaller Boats 26/3409 Well, it's the end of another sailing season here in southern NE for me, and time to haul out the bo
Now I've gone and done it... (3) SeaTR at 3:09am 11.04.13 Trailer Sailors 30/9997 Well, it's the end of another sailing season here in southern NE for me, and time to haul out the bo
Lock screw for Selden in-mast furling locking tube bobatkins at 12:05am 11.04.13 Big Boats 8/5266 I have a Selden in mast RC Mk-III furling system on my Hunter 41. About a year ago I was having a lo
Fuel Tank Cleaning wufibugs at 7:35pm 11.03.13 Ask All Sailors 9/1436 Anybody have any idea on what I might expect to pay to have someone come out and clean my fuel tank.
Barrier Coat Yes or No? lingerfeltja at 7:11pm 11.03.13 The Cherubini Hunters 9/1970 I am having the bottom blasted to remove many layers of old bottom paint. I will let the bottom dry
Cabin top clutch Clydo at 6:54pm 11.03.13 Catalina 310 15/5392 My main halyard clutch stopped working properly. Pushed handle flush with cabin top and won't stay
Looking for Catalina 22 bow pulpit mcclanhn at 6:48pm 11.03.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1527 I'm looking for a used bow pulpit? If anyone knows of one let me know.
Strengthening O'day 25/26 tiller John Stevens at 6:40pm 11.03.13 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1358 I've had 2 tiller separate at the back where it meets the rudder in just a few years of use. I had
Free O'Day Manual vtsailguy at 5:44pm 11.03.13 Digital Dumpster Dive -- FREE Gear 5/25455 After an unfortunate loss of of my O'Day 28, I have the original manual that's not much use to me. A
How to recover cushions using grommets and string, no sewing (5) timtim at 5:33pm 11.03.13 Ask All Sailors 1/1775 I once read a tread on covering cushions with fabric and using grommets and string to lace on unders
New colour of fiberglass hull Bradyawl at 5:09pm 11.03.13 Ask All Sailors 22/9539 Need advice for a future purchase; Fiberglass boat, deck; Paint or new gel coat? Would like to ta
Yanmar 2GM transmission oil level. duncanew at 3:58pm 11.03.13 The Cherubini Hunters 2/2153 I tried to check my oil leval in my 1981 Hunter 30 2GM transmission today and couldn't figure out if
How to fix cabin finish peeling (2) AlainC at 1:34pm 11.03.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1033 Our Hunter 30, 1989 has the interior walls (seem like a Formica type finish on a backboard) starting
Cat 27 bow pulpit reeder at 1:14pm 11.03.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/1895 I'm getting ready to reseat the bow pulpit on my 1984 Catalina 27, and remove the silicon smeared on
Looking for my first boat Bradyawl at 1:00pm 11.03.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 16/1729 Grew up sailing around the Chesapeake on an O'Day 21' day sailor. Have sailed every summer a few ti
Overheating Yanmar diesel engine AlainC at 12:36pm 11.03.13 Engines and Propulsion 13/10973 I have a Yanmar 20gm engine, I normally run it at 2800RPM but was told to run it at 3400 RPM for 20
Raytheon morrisn1 at 11:29am 11.03.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1050 Have bought a Hunter 356 with a Raytheon RL 70C chart plotter. Any suggestions on where I can locat
Cowl Vent replacement Found at Sea at 11:06am 11.03.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1943 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
Newbie 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 :beer:
Newbie rgranger at 9:14am 06.06.23 Big boat sailing is about managing systems. Small boat sailing is about sailing. :cool: That is a
Dissimilar Metals rgranger at 9:12am 06.06.23 ... or you could just buy aluminum screws. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=aluminum+screws&hvadid=616991
Santana 21 design info needed (5) 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?
Stainless Rub Strake Installation 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
Advice before I buy C30 jssailem at 9:07am 06.06.23 Paralysis by analysis... No boat purchase will be perfect. If you believe you know the boat's condi
Dissimilar Metals jssailem at 9:00am 06.06.23 I use Lanocote anywhere I have stainless steel in contact with aluminum. :plus: have a lifetimes s
2023 Catalina Rendezvous at Telegraph Harbour Marina - July 7-9 jssailem at 8:59am 06.06.23 The flesh is willing but the boat is not. Raincheck please.
Engine Control jssailem at 8:51am 06.06.23
Engine Control 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?
O'Day 192 Jib only sailing Squidward at 8:23am 06.06.23
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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