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History/question Sailor 3269 at 8:38am 05.13.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 24/2247 I have already posted this question with all my history I just butted in with my my question on top
Cleaning hull Mike Kane at 8:12am 05.13.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1186 I am looking for a solution to clean the waxy deposit on the hull from my winter canvas cover. The c
o'day 192 - info on mast step pin. bluesailer at 8:09am 05.13.13 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1486 I am missing the pin (mast step pin) for my 192, (Z spar mast). Any info on size, diameter, or where
OMC Zephyr SailDrive problem Daboosailing at 7:47am 05.13.13 Engines and Propulsion 4/7229 (The author of this thread moved this thread to this location, feeling it is a better place for it t
impromptu rendezvous 1Goldie at 7:38am 05.13.13 HAPS (Hunter Assoc. of Puget Sound) 2/1977 Sent out a quick email for Cinco weekend and ended up with 7 boats rafting behind Blakely. Lots of f
Replacing the rudder post cap on a Catalina 36 thagan1 at 7:22am 05.13.13 Big Boats 1/1842 Has anyone replaced the rudder post cap (where the emergency tiller is placed) on a Catalina 36? My
H27 Delrin emergency tiller spacer puddlejockey at 7:14am 05.13.13 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1369 Hi all, There have been a few threads about the Delrin "spacer" (the big giant washer) on the til
messed up gel coat repair Piotr at 6:48am 05.13.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/5732 Being European, I still did not master the whole "ounces and tbs" conversion thing (30 years later..
I think I solved the propane vs alcohol stove debate RECESS at 5:59am 05.13.13 Ask All Sailors 10/11377 Over the weekend we bought an Origo 4000 alcohol stove. Our Pearson 323 is outfitted with a propane
86' Hunter 23 lower side stay turnbuckle size? Paladin27 at 5:59am 05.13.13 Smaller Boats 11/2100 Somehow, while stepping the mast, I managed to really bend the T bolt on the port side lower stay tu
wood slides(teak) martnj32567substitute at 5:25am 05.13.13 Ask An Oday Owner 2/890 can u purchase slides for the cabin in plastic instead of wood
Bought salon table for Luger. (1) caguy at 10:48pm 05.12.13 Ask All Sailors 4/1531 I picked up a nice table last week for the Luger. It should fit perfectly and can be used as a drop
Rudder Ring rveilleux at 9:48pm 05.12.13 Bigger Boats 0/755 Hello, I own an O'Day 28 sailboat and I have a loose in the rudder, I think it's the rudder ring tha
Using the Lewmar V700 ......................... (3) Ralph Johnstone at 9:38pm 05.12.13 Ask All Sailors 2/4619 I said I'd never do it but I'm looking at installing a windlass. Too many miles of running and I've
352 mast gregrosine at 7:04pm 05.12.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1031 Our 1999 352 has an in mast furler. Anyone know how tall is this mast?
Leak - Forward, Starboard Portlight (2) Lavender54 at 7:03pm 05.12.13 Big Boats 2/954 Hi, Looking for any assistance you can provide. The forward, starboard portlight on my H41DS is le
Transom ladder for 1979 38' HokuPaa at 6:43pm 05.12.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/754 Hi, I want to ditch my rail ladder for a transom ladder. And recommendations? I've been shopping b
Need help upgrading thru hull Monheganlover at 6:13pm 05.12.13 Catalina 22 7/2563 Today, I removed the old frozen gate valve and brass pipe nipple from my Catalina 22. Now I want to
Rude! it's called "VGrabber LAYLA II at 6:05pm 05.12.13 Sails Call Lounge 7/10714 Just signed up and while I was reading posts, checked a few included links I had a pop-up for what a
Frayed main sheet. Sixgun77 at 5:19pm 05.12.13 Smaller Boats 9/1197 My Hunter 25 has a nasty looking fray in the main sheet. I'm going to get new rope and splice them t

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Through-Hull to Ball Valve Joint dlochner at 8:20am 03.15.23 Besides leaking, the reason mismatched threading should not be used is the exposed threaded area is
Through-Hull to Ball Valve Joint Ralph Johnstone at 8:05am 03.15.23
Need info on below deck Auto pilot installation Stargazer79 at 7:47am 03.15.23 Is there anyone our there who has put a below deck Auto pilot rudder arm assembly on the shaft of a
Need info on below deck Auto pilot installation Stargazer79 at 7:43am 03.15.23 I don't know if Rudy is still at D&R Marine but if you could get ahold of him he might know. 518-6
Enclosure for a halyard electric winch Don S/V ILLusion at 7:42am 03.15.23 White starboard glued and screwed. Can be gel coated to match headliner color if you want.
Mast step replacement Ken n Rox at 7:31am 03.15.23 I usually mix some thickened epoxy and inject it with a syringe into the hole. Then I cover the hol
Enclosure for a halyard electric winch dlochner at 7:30am 03.15.23 Welcome to SBO. If your friend's enclosure fits your boat, then it can be used to make a mold and y
Life Lines brockangelo at 7:03am 03.15.23 I second everyone's opinion here. I have the 86, so lifelines are installed. I've taken down the lin
Outboard for a Widgeon? Project_Mayhem at 6:45am 03.15.23 A trolling motor would work well with this boat. I had a 36lbs on my 1800lbs (loaded) Starwind 19. W
Swim platform question/advice (1) RoyS at 5:56am 03.15.23 You could look here in Massachusetts Marine Boat Parts in Quincy, Ma.
Life Lines tailboom at 5:54am 03.15.23 Thanks for the replies. I'll be content without and teach the grandkids to swim faster.
Outboard for a Widgeon? Rick Webb at 5:23am 03.15.23 I sailed Widgeons in Hawaii for years. Wind dying out altogether was an extremely rare occurrence.
Trailering Hunter 23.5 With Boom Attached? Rick Webb at 5:10am 03.15.23 I've done it but it is not worth the hassle when you go back to raise the mast again. I put snap ho
Thomas Crown Affair; Best movie Sailing Scene. Rick Webb at 5:06am 03.15.23 I do not remember anything of the movie other than Rene Russo and being thankful they did not play t
Life Lines Gene Neill at 4:28am 03.15.23 Pre-1986 boats weren't made to have lifelines. Thus if they are added, the stanchion posts must be m
Halyards and Such Will Gilmore at 3:29am 03.15.23 Joe's response sounds like perfect advise. I was just thinking, on the Mariner 19, there are some sa
Halyards and Such Joe at 2:34am 03.15.23 Hey Team, I finally got my new to me Catalina 275 from the boatyard. Overall I love the boat, but
Has anyone replaced the sanitation hoses in an H280 or similar-sized Hunter? matts997 at 11:00pm 03.14.23 Well I probably wrong about pulling the hose up through the deck plate fitting...just found this obs
Major post coming... justsomeguy at 10:58pm 03.14.23
Has anyone replaced the sanitation hoses in an H280 or similar-sized Hunter? matts997 at 10:47pm 03.14.23

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