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Reposition of waste deck fitting // Kracor tanks ybrad at 4:59pm 08.08.13 Big Boats 0/1008
O'Day 222: Trinkka at 4:40pm 08.08.13 Day Sailers 4/2256 http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/boa/3980562119.html My friend Wayne just sent me this posting yes
fluxgate location Phil McCall at 3:17pm 08.08.13 Big Boats 9/2034 Where is the most common place to install a fluxgate compass for autopilot on a Hunter 34 ? Thx
How to unfreeze a diesel SailMaster at 3:03pm 08.08.13 Engines and Propulsion 23/10023 Hi guys, We have a situation where rainwater filled our bilge and got to the bottom of the motor. T
Perkins 4.154 dipstick gettinthere at 1:06pm 08.08.13 Engines and Propulsion 3/1908 Help! The last 2" of my oil dipstick broke off in the tube. I don't think the broken part can get i
We made the local news paper! Links inside (1) Jared1048 at 12:03pm 08.08.13 Mid-Size Boats 7/1606 http://seattletimes.com/html/picturethis/2021534504_promnightattheduckdodge.html It was at our lo
V birth O25 Hydro Therapy at 11:14am 08.08.13 Day Sailers 5/1165 I have a 1980 O22. My wife and I have spent a few overnight era on it. The V birth is a bit small fo
hot wireable? Jared1048 at 11:08am 08.08.13 Mid-Size Boats 7/1499 My starter doesnt kick off every time I press the starter button and am traveling to warmer climates
Battens for a Hunter 216 look2Orion at 10:53am 08.08.13 Smaller Boats 3/1558 I just bought a used 216 (2003). It came without battens. I got the lengths from a 2008 owners man
Bulkhead Squeak Mick143 at 10:37am 08.08.13 Big Boats 3/1306 Please help, this squeak is driving me crazy. While sailing or on the mooring my 28 ft O'Day sounds
Warning.....Rutgerson Blocks artboas at 9:48am 08.08.13 Big Boats 50/14402 As it is known, I post here frequently re: various topics. My boat is a Hunter 49, which is always
Anchor, anchor roller (6) walt at 9:48am 08.08.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1581 My 26S lives in Lake Havasu and I just visited it last weekend, worked mostly on the anchor stuff. N
Aransas Bay amry69 at 9:27am 08.08.13 Smaller Boats 3/1485 Planning a trip to Aransas Bay, TX for Thanksgiving. May also do some quick short trips in the area
boat cleaning supplies bffatcat at 8:28am 08.08.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1391 for years I used any old scouring powder on my deck and topsides but after a recent a awlgrip job I
Folding steering wheel Genkigary at 8:23am 08.08.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/3098 Has any one installed Lewmar's folding wheel? Looking to get a little more room in the cockpit. '87
Where to put holding tank on a 1976 30 seanreid71 at 7:48am 08.08.13 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1490 All, I recently purchased a 76 Hunter 30 and it still has direct pump out. I know that this is not
Spreader Lights Suggestion Cape Dory 27 Chesapeake Bob at 6:19am 08.08.13 Ask All Sailors 8/2300 A friend of mine is re-wiring his mast and is considering installing spreader lights. His mast is do
help a new owner ginny7777 at 9:10pm 08.07.13 AMF 1/6258 I bought a very used '86 puffer off of craigslist. I need to replace the rigging and lines. I as
Jacksonville to Tybee Island/Savannah toddorts at 7:53pm 08.07.13 Destinations 14/14079 I'm buying a boat just south of Jacksonville that's in a slip at the Green Cove Springs Marina. Plan
three holes under the boat 1981Lancer at 7:53pm 08.07.13 Lancer 2/2162 what are the three holes under the water line on my boat? two are on the port side and one is on th

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The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition jviss at 9:34am 05.22.23 Somebody should come up with an idea where there is something that automatically keeps a charge on
Puget Sound Chain Plate Replacement Recommendations? DirtyScoobie at 9:34am 05.22.23 Thanks for that, the letter from IP Ancestry is interesting. So, I'm curious, how could previous "
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition Scott T-Bird at 9:34am 05.22.23 I never understood the logic of this, and have never heard a compelling reason for it. The only r
Puget Sound Chain Plate Replacement Recommendations? jssailem at 9:33am 05.22.23 Ok.. That is a horse of a different color. Try Your Boat Shop in Everett Marina. Specifically, Pete
Engine Alinement jviss at 9:30am 05.22.23 I cannot stress this enough! It's giving me fits. :) Clue number one: the shaft was bent. Check
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition dlochner at 9:29am 05.22.23 Somebody should come up with an idea where there is something that automatically keeps a charge on
1964 islander 32 dlochner at 9:19am 05.22.23 CDI makes an external mainsail furling unit. The big advantage over in boom or in mast furlers is co
Puget Sound Chain Plate Replacement Recommendations? mermike at 9:16am 05.22.23 Both Anacortes and Port Townsend are well known for availability of services. Port Townsend Shipwrig
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition Dalliance at 9:12am 05.22.23 Whether one is at a dock or not, and on shore power not, makes a difference. I think in your case,
Puget Sound Chain Plate Replacement Recommendations? jviss at 9:11am 05.22.23 Long story short - since there is no way to tell how well the boat has been taken care of by previo
Muffler leak at top flange. Any tricks? jonelli at 9:09am 05.22.23 Update: looks like that particular repair is now holding well. Have new issues after sailing trip l
Black Water Tank Reading 75% Full Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:04am 05.22.23 What is the brand name of your tank level monitor, Mike? You should be able to find it on the panel
Puget Sound Chain Plate Replacement Recommendations? DirtyScoobie at 9:03am 05.22.23 Welcome to the SBO Forum @DirtyScoobie . If the yacht manufacturer is not able to help, then you ma
Slow sump pump with backflow Don S/V ILLusion at 9:02am 05.22.23 Is the thruhull above the level of the pump? Most are in which case the backflow can be minimized by
Puget Sound Chain Plate Replacement Recommendations? jssailem at 8:59am 05.22.23 Welcome to the SBO Forum @DirtyScoobie . If the yacht manufacturer is not able to help, then you may
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition jviss at 8:58am 05.22.23
Slow sump pump with backflow (1) McPhee at 8:51am 05.22.23 Yeah, I'll take a look. It looks like there's a separate ball valve that controls the flow. From the
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition Dalliance at 8:48am 05.22.23
Puget Sound Chain Plate Replacement Recommendations? DirtyScoobie at 8:48am 05.22.23 Well, my question is 'why do you have to replace the chainplates?' Well, jviss, how much time do
1964 islander 32 jssailem at 8:42am 05.22.23 Looking at the first question, the mast in the images looks normal. The mast falling down is not rea

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