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Lowrance Mark 4 GPS speed accuracy (2) walt at 7:01pm 07.07.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/4913 I have a Lowrance Mark 4 that I use in a 15 foot "experiment" boat that likes to plane. Other than t
Removing Foam Blocks from Javelin gmurray1113 at 6:34pm 07.07.13 Day Sailers 4/2750 Hello, new to the site and sailing (since sunfish as a boy scout anyways). We bought a 1973 Javelin
Proper way to tow the sailboat? iSailor at 6:28pm 07.07.13 Ask All Sailors 8/3182 Last weekend the engine died and had to sail back towards the dock and ended up anchoring under sail
genoa sheets weedstomper at 6:11pm 07.07.13 Smaller Boats 2/813 genoa sheets: IGNORE, JUST FOUND THREAD ON THIS. THANKS Need to replace genoa/jib sheets on a Hunt
Ever heard of this? sailaway78 at 6:06pm 07.07.13 Ask All Sailors 12/2553 Just heard a guy talking about an new method for sand blasting. I have used baking soda in the past
what kind of hose jtmccue at 5:19pm 07.07.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/935 The fuel tank breather vent hose on my H28.5 is pretty tired and the outer skin is cracked and peali
Bottom Paint Amount O'day 26 (1) John Stevens at 5:16pm 07.07.13 Ask An Oday Owner 5/3923 Will a gallon do the bottom of my O'day 26? TIA, John
Need photo of wire tie in anchor clevis DAVA390 at 4:45pm 07.07.13 Ask All Sailors 16/4733 I`m assembling my new anchor, chain, rope etc. need a photo showing correct knot/pattern/method to t
Single line reefing Clydo at 3:48pm 07.07.13 Catalina 310 5/1598 Newbe question. On my C30 had dual line reefing system now single line on new to me C310 # 245. T
GPS cymeyer at 3:40pm 07.07.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1214 One more question.... I have an old Raymarine handheld GPS which is not reliable. I want to ins
IRR allow the Sailing Instruction Rule Change? Lookout at 3:23pm 07.07.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/1233 I am wondering if allowing a Committee Boat the power to End a Race and DNF unfinished boats even th
C27 Ice Box stevec22206 at 3:09pm 07.07.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/1654 I was very frustrated with the fact that the ice box on our 87' C27 was/is essentially useless with
30 Amp Receptacle Ajay73 at 2:53pm 07.07.13 Mid-Size Boats 2/955 For the C27, where have you placed the 30A shore power receptacle on your boat?
Electric Outboard Motor bobbened444 at 2:50pm 07.07.13 Smaller Boats 8/1635 I have a Hunter 216 which comes with a four HP Nissan gasoline outboard. This motor does not gear do
Masthead transducer Swap Rovic at 2:45pm 07.07.13 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1084 Is it possible to use a Stowe ( Dataline ) masthead transducer and cable with a Raymarine or Raython
My Coast Guard boarding party (1) DannyS at 2:38pm 07.07.13 Ask All Sailors 56/16022 We got boarded the morning of the fourth while still on the hook. All the boats in the anchorage wer
What is the best way to install A/C? cymeyer at 2:24pm 07.07.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 12/1762 Would be nice to have A/C on our boat since it gets pretty darn hot and humid. I suppose we could h
Solar panel update (1) DannyS at 1:21pm 07.07.13 Ask All Sailors 0/844 A month or so ago, I asked about solar panels as it pertains to my needs. You can see the discussion
Raymarine ST60 Wind Instrumrnt wsgodlewski at 12:50pm 07.07.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1428 I have a Raymarine ST60 Wind Instrument. The unit is only 2 years old. When I turn the instrument on
Stuffing box replacement rblevens at 12:29pm 07.07.13 The Cherubini Hunters 17/3842 Dumb question- can the propeller stuffing be totally replaced with the boat in the water?

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Chainplates for Drogue capta at 4:24pm 07.29.22 Well, if one were to suggest that I know little or nothing about multihulls, it might surprise them
Bimini/dodger Crazy Dave Condon at 4:22pm 07.29.22 What year and make is your boat would certainly help to know for better sdvice
Hunter chain plate Crazy Dave Condon at 4:17pm 07.29.22 Photos would help. As a dealer I sold a few but that was years ago. I know who to go to for informa
Hunter 146: Is there a backflow valve in the cockpit drain? If so, I need the name of the part. Crazy Dave Condon at 4:14pm 07.29.22 Take a photo and post it here. Is it on the port side of the transom? I need to know if you are
New Bedford, MA - 60+ Year Old Documentary Tally Ho at 4:08pm 07.29.22 Thank you! I would love it if someone updated it to bring us from the end of that to the present.
Hunter H240 trailer sway problem. Crazy Dave Condon at 4:06pm 07.29.22 The 240 hull had a larger water ballast tank for better performance over the 23.5 Not sure if your t
In Search of Gooseneck Bracket to Connect Mast to Boom. Tally Ho at 4:06pm 07.29.22 Did you check Rigrite ? https://www.rigrite.com/A-Main/spar_M.php It would be helpful to know the m
Taking On water Crazy Dave Condon at 3:49pm 07.29.22 I have seen bubble gum used as a gasket but have seen a boat sink too @rgranger gives good advic
Bent turnbuckle/ Crazy Dave Condon at 3:44pm 07.29.22 I was much too involved with the 26 and top dealer for it. A bent turnbuckle stud has been weakene
We are new owners of a Yamaha 36! Would like to contact with others to learn and know about their experience and updates. Fair winds Salmonberry at 3:43pm 07.29.22 Hello, I also own a 1979 Yamaha Y36, August Moon. I'm located on Oahu, HI and mostly sail her aroun
We are new owners of a Yamaha 36! Would like to contact with others to learn and know about their experience and updates. Fair winds Salmonberry at 3:41pm 07.29.22 Hello!! We just bought a Y36. Sailed her around Spain from north (Vizcay Gulf) to the Balearic Isla
Bent turnbuckle/ Dave Groshong at 3:19pm 07.29.22 Happens all the time! Jaw toggles are usually what gets bent, looks like you bent the shroud fitti
Bent turnbuckle/ kloudie1 at 3:15pm 07.29.22 You can straighten it but ya risk a crack at the thread root. Best to replace the entire shroud.
Bent turnbuckle/ rgranger at 3:05pm 07.29.22 They sell rigging parts here on SBO @Dave Groshong an probably point you in the right direction
Bent turnbuckle/ rgranger at 3:04pm 07.29.22 Ouch:(
Funny Friday!!! (1) rgranger at 3:01pm 07.29.22 207780
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Hunter chain plate JamesG161 at 2:11pm 07.29.22 Welcome to SBO You can download your Owner's manual Here... Hunter 25.5 See if that helps... Jim..
Hunter chain plate dlochner at 2:05pm 07.29.22 Welcome to the Forum. Posting a few photos of the chain plates and bulkhead will be helpful. Also y
What to do about missing inboard motor? Ralph Johnstone at 1:45pm 07.29.22 Outboard? I think it's an inboard. Nothing hangs over the back end that I can see.:confused:.

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