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how to unload Catalina 22 from trailer light12pdr at 9:44am 09.10.13 Catalina 22 16/2801 I am wondering about the trailer tongue extension on my 1977 trailer. Before launching, do you unhoo
Keel robverner at 8:31am 09.10.13 Smaller Boats 4/1036 When did Hunter change the 23 or 24 foot trailer-able boats from water ballast to stubby keel ?
Electric outboard..... (1) Delezynski at 8:15am 09.10.13 Ask All Sailors 8/2885 have been thinking that my old To-Hot-To outboard is getting tired. http://forum.ssca.org/images/sm
Main Sail Walter Bostic at 8:14am 09.10.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1925 I have a new Macgregor 26M and have a problem getting the last foot or so up of the main sail. I ca
Electric Heads Wiring pmb at 7:56am 09.10.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/1874 I have a 2003 411 Oceanis Celebration 3 cabin model made in France. I am thinking about fitting a Ja
Using the boom as a crane? markb_nc at 7:49am 09.10.13 Catalina 22 11/3877 Would anyone know if the boom would be capable of lifting a 12v, group 29 deep cycle battery? My tho
The search continues for missing boater off Oceaside Harbor Brian D at 6:54am 09.10.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1185 What? The guy had no radio? http://fox5sandiego.com/2013/09/10/the-search-continues-for-missing-bo
Low Water (Batteries) FourPoints at 6:44am 09.10.13 Musings With Maine Sail 10/4058 Over the last 2 months I've been noticing my solar has been having trouble getting my two group 27 b
Curtain slides upslims at 6:07am 09.10.13 Catalina 22 2/935 I have the aluminum track in my 73' and am going to make a privacy curtain for the head. Anyone tha
Batteries whisper 92 at 5:56am 09.10.13 S2 3/1119 Just purchased an 1982 9.2 and it looks like I need to replace both batteries as they are not holdin
Legend 340 osmosis in rudder MFord at 5:32am 09.10.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1063 Just lifted the boat to check anti foul etc, note on rudder some blisters assume osmosis!! Anybody e
advice trainmanjess at 5:31am 09.10.13 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 4/2620 hello I recently had a trajedy with my Mac25... shroud fastener broke and my mast toppled, bent, t
To My Surprise, No Zincs!! Joe Mullee at 4:57am 09.10.13 Ask All Sailors 32/3852 Six weeks ago while my boat was hauled for five days among other things the zincs were supposed to b
After 7 years Finally Some Pictures (1) Marc14857 at 8:16pm 09.09.13 Destinations 4/2038 Finally after 7 years finally got some photos of MJS4 under sail. Sailing from Dering Harbor Long Is
Full Throttle when starting Yanmar 1GM? haebby at 7:58pm 09.09.13 Ask An Oday Owner 4/4199 Hi - have been reading contradictory views on the throttle position needed for starting Yanmar 1GM
manual sovereign 17 tim scholl at 6:37pm 09.09.13 Ask All Sailors 2/2777 I'm a new owner of a 1986 sovereign 17. would like to find a manual for this boat. can anyone hel
376 Jiffy Reefing of Mainsail Mark Juetten at 6:25pm 09.09.13 Big Boats 9/2044 Our 376 has single line reefing which has a great deal of resistance when trying to reef. I notice t
Hookah Diving System for hull cleaning BigEasy at 5:42pm 09.09.13 Ask All Sailors 13/9117 Has anyone used a Hookah diving apparatus or similar brand for cleaning the bottom of your hull, cha
Leukemia Cup in Alexandria, Va with the Spinnaker (3) rpwillia at 5:18pm 09.09.13 Ask All Sailors 1/960 We did our first race on our boat with a spinnaker and it was awesome. At the Leukemia Cup in Alexan
Anyone Race a First 375 Live Wire at 4:31pm 09.09.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/2677 Just purchased a 1986 First 375. The boat sails well and has a decent set of racing sails. Does any

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Bilge Pump breaker George Braun at 12:27pm 03.30.23 Sounds like a float switch with a medium resistance short. The pump runs all the time but slowly d
I Know Age is just a number but at 75 am I just dreaming ? Captain Larry-DH at 12:26pm 03.30.23 @GrandPaw Welcome to SBO. I conclude from what you described your wife needs to be treated more l
Lazy jacks kappykaplan at 12:25pm 03.30.23 wondering what the smallest line I can get away with is. Slightly bigger Pearson . . . my lines ar
Bilge Pump breaker ggrizzard at 12:14pm 03.30.23 George, Have you looked in the bilge with the pump making "a faint noise", or are you hearing it thr
Legend 40.5 - Refrigerator and Freezer manuals fero at 12:07pm 03.30.23 Thanks, useful but this is for newer models with evaporators, our were with cold plates and older co
Lazy jacks fred1diver at 12:05pm 03.30.23 Hello Below, yes I did read it, great article, I guess I am just looking for more info, I did source
H37C Main sail reefing Paul356 at 12:02pm 03.30.23 Similar to what Hayden said. On my 356, the single line reefing works great, from the cockpit. To
Electrical Question (Advice Needed) rlongfield at 11:34am 03.30.23 Pulling this thread out of the basement. I have a question for USB/12V power outlets. From what I'v
Catalina 320 exhaust water hose lengths Black_Dog_Sailing at 11:16am 03.30.23 The exhaust water hose coming out of the muffler is leaking. It's the original hose from 1997 so w
How tight is too tight on a holding tanking fitting install? JoeWhite at 10:45am 03.30.23 Can you install the connections while tank is outside and fill with water and let it sit overnight t
Damper plate? jssailem at 10:41am 03.30.23 unless someone knows of a lower cost source. Would be pleased to check, but will need parts detail
Bilge Pump breaker JoeWhite at 10:30am 03.30.23 Yes, I agree with Rich, you can disconnect the float switch wires and connect them together to test
Bilge Pump breaker Rich Stidger at 10:10am 03.30.23 Sounds like a float switch with a medium resistance short. The pump runs all the time but slowly du
I Know Age is just a number but at 75 am I just dreaming ? Captain Larry-DH at 10:00am 03.30.23 @GrandPaw Welcome to SBO. I conclude from what you described your wife needs to be treated more li
Bilge Pump breaker George Braun at 9:40am 03.30.23 (Edit) Cut the power wire to the pump, the faint noise stopped.
Bottom paint. What have I gotten myself into? sailme88 at 9:18am 03.30.23 my experience with barrier coating is that there are 2 colors.. White and gray. If you are at white
Legend 40.5 - Refrigerator and Freezer manuals Don S/V ILLusion at 9:05am 03.30.23 https://www.dometic.com/assets/27/43/installation%20and%20operating%20manual_62743.pdf
Bottom paint. What have I gotten myself into? rgranger at 9:02am 03.30.23 There is a very easy way to get all of the old bottom paint off... I post on this a few times each s
How tight is too tight on a holding tanking fitting install? Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:03am 03.30.23 The "rule of thumb is is "no more than 1/2 turn past hand tight." Reason: Threaded tank and hose f
Assortment of cheap fixes on Cat 22 Jacktar at 8:02am 03.30.23 Yep sure was, looking forward to exploring further under different wind conditions.

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