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Diesel exhaust Fumes in the cockpit Brad on Vashon at 10:17pm 08.05.13 Catalina 30 2/1548 When motoring with the wind coming aft( light or strong makes no matter) I get strong diesel fumes i
Pearson 34 1983 RIGEL KENT at 9:21pm 08.05.13 Pearson 2/2700 Someone could help me to get some technical documentation and details specifications to my Pearson 3
iPad Navigation Apps and Cell service rfrye1 at 7:49pm 08.05.13 Ask All Sailors 8/1847 Just got my new iPad and downloaded a great Navigation app. Looks almost as good as my Garmin. My qu
1976 Hunter 25 Shroud Tension KenMu at 7:30pm 08.05.13 Smaller Boats 8/1710 Can anyone tell me the proper tension for my shrouds using a tension gauge. A guy at the dock who b
Leak from deck in area of the hanging locker. MLampner at 6:52pm 08.05.13 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1158 We took part in the Sippy Cup this weekend, sort of an in Gov cup for the rest of us. In any case to
Correct Prop size for 28.5 Jim L at 6:46pm 08.05.13 Mid-Size Boats 4/1522 Actually as I read further posts I am wondering what the correct prop size should be for my H 28.5.
Hunter Vision 32 Holding Tank Install (2) wickedwahine at 6:25pm 08.05.13 Mid-Size Boats 0/1837 Just getting to posting some pictures of the holding tank install on my 89 Vision 32. It is an 18 g
Speedy Rigger Video's Tntimbo at 6:00pm 08.05.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1210 I ordered the two video's on 7-22 and have yet to receive them. I sent the web site an e-Mail on Fri
Life of a diesel stevestk at 5:36pm 08.05.13 Big Boats 6/2149 I've been shopping for a boat. Assuming proper maintenance, how long would you expect a diesel to la
Any Mac owner in central Indiana? jasonsjwou at 5:28pm 08.05.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1006 Any Mac owner in central Indiana willing to show their boat? Hello all, I'm a complete newbie in
Upgrading and adding hatches Urbansailor at 5:05pm 08.05.13 Big Boats 0/1085 I'd love to replace my forward hatch cover with something more contemporary looking as well as add s
blanc rablanchard at 4:35pm 08.05.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/864 Does anyone know a tool for tighten a closed turnbuckle on a Catalina 30? I have tried a small screw
Pressure Wash the Deck? PGIJon at 4:27pm 08.05.13 Big Boats 4/1287 Any thoughts on using a pressure washer to clean the decks? Thanks.. Jon
Bow light Wiring wufibugs at 4:11pm 08.05.13 Ask All Sailors 9/1888 I replaced the bow light on my 86 Hunter 31' because the old one was not working. Then found new on
Wine stain in cockpit YVRguy at 4:10pm 08.05.13 Ask All Sailors 37/13252 I knocked over a glass of wine in my cockpit last night (Layer Cake Cabernet in case you're curious)
Dog Traction wifeofgonzo at 3:27pm 08.05.13 Big Boats 2/1159 We are having difficulty with our dog on our Hunter 36. She is medium sized, about 60 pounds. We h
Edson Pedestal Clamp sandpiper10471 at 3:23pm 08.05.13 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1161 Recently had a machine screw fall out of my pedestal (1981), the upshot being that now my shifter an
Decked Out deckedout at 3:07pm 08.05.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/835 In the process of installing a new Espar Desiel heater D5 on a 2008 40' Beneteau and was wondering i
Excited but so many questions csd0606 at 3:05pm 08.05.13 Ask All Sailors 16/3305 Well my 10th anniversary present actually got some good use this weekend. My hubby and I finally sa
Profish 1000 stalling caprice at 2:18pm 08.05.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 9/2068 The electric windlass stalls when pulling up the anchor. W some manual help pulling up the chain it

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Urgent warning to genset owners (1) Screen Saver at 12:13am 05.18.23 Good read and Info.So I have H49 with same FP 12 setup. Yep that skin fitting is very hard to get at
Muffler leak at top flange. Any tricks? (1) jonelli at 11:35pm 05.17.23 215775 i ground down the tube and about a quarter inch around the base and did a couple layers of gl
Muffler leak at top flange. Any tricks? jonelli at 11:32pm 05.17.23
Jib Line Overlaps (2) Joe at 11:09pm 05.17.23 David's comments should help you quite a bit. But your biggest problem, of course, is lack of exper
Urgent warning to genset owners Hayden Watson at 10:44pm 05.17.23
Non working microwave Clydo at 10:39pm 05.17.23 On our Microwave we had to set the clock first and it was OK after that. Thanks will try that. Cl
Are you ready? Hayden Watson at 10:31pm 05.17.23
Port Townsend, WA Anchorages SoSound at 10:28pm 05.17.23
Raider Cherubini 33 jssailem at 10:09pm 05.17.23 Welcome to SBO and congrats on the new to you boat. Will be looking forward to following your proje
Are you ready? jssailem at 10:03pm 05.17.23 alligators in the Gulf Surfing GATORS... You can just here the Gators sharing... Surfs up and mayb
Jib Line Overlaps Stu Jackson at 9:02pm 05.17.23 Also don't over do thew number of wraps on the winch itself. I did that on our C22 eons ago and lea
Are you ready? MikeHoncho at 9:02pm 05.17.23 Dove north of Hoodport today. Above 10 feet the water temp was 60 F below it was 48 F. Its very u
Are you ready? RussC at 9:01pm 05.17.23 3-4 years ago in April. local lake water temp 58. a pontoon boat passenger decided to jump in. seei*
Are you ready? Dalliance at 8:24pm 05.17.23 I went to the marina tonight, thinking about getting out, but north cold winds and waves kept me at
Are you ready? (1) BigEasy at 7:26pm 05.17.23
Jib Line Overlaps tailboom at 7:20pm 05.17.23 Thanks for the advice, I'll give that a try.
Urgent warning to genset owners tkwhalen at 7:04pm 05.17.23 I find it interesting that the hose on the gas water separator is a hardwall water hose vs an exhaus
Are you ready? shemandr at 7:02pm 05.17.23 When I lived North, Memorial Day was the beginning of swimming season. Sometimes it was chilly but
Jib Line Overlaps Davidasailor26 at 6:50pm 05.17.23
Installing Anemometer on Masthead - what should I expect? Tally Ho at 6:31pm 05.17.23 Is it too late to get a wireless transducer system? Mine is a Tac Tic wireless and has been working

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