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RonRock at 9:20am 05.19.13
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So I'm considering a tablet computer to use on my boat. Is an Ipad the best way to go? I've never be
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I would like to build a trailer for my 34. But I'm trying to figure out where the center of gravity
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Mast sag turned out to be a soft deck under the mast. The starboard pulley next to the mast had a le
PGIJon at 8:22am 05.19.13
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My mast is currently down and I'm rewiring and replacing all Nav lights with LED's and Antenna... Th
shgena at 8:15am 05.19.13
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Your experience with the replacement rudders on the 26M?:dance:
Sea Mistress at 8:10am 05.19.13
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We have a Yanmar 75 HP 4Jh3-TE that won't start after running for three to four hours straight. The
sailboat738 at 7:48am 05.19.13
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good morning guy's well getting the boat back in the water got the mast up ok its now at the dock
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I used to use this fuel additive to cut down carbon emssions, increase lubricity with low sulphur fu
BobM at 7:37am 05.19.13
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I was notified that the marina I winter store my boat at was going to work on their sea walls. Howe
Ink Dude at 7:33am 05.19.13
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I need to repack my stuffing box. I have to do the job afloat, and I need the flax material size to
donavansails at 7:26am 05.19.13
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I bought a Hunter 23 last fall. I have been out with it a few times this year Love this boat but for
mike4433 at 7:22am 05.19.13
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I have an 1980 oday 22. Looking at other chain plate posts I'm seeing that the chain plates are atta
bblument at 7:16am 05.19.13
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Hello, all... Well, the saga continues.. just when I thought I was almost done working/renovating
Ward H at 6:04am 05.19.13
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The mast head assembly on my O'day 25 has room for two eye-spliced lines to be hung. One is for the
Chris Patterson at 5:25am 05.19.13
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This is not an attempt to blast Edson, as they no doubt make some beautiful equipment. Some of it in
BobT at 4:58am 05.19.13
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Can anyone identify the gearbox behind the transmission? This is in my new old ('79) Gulfstar 37. Al
PHitchcox at 4:50am 05.19.13
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Good morning one and all. Returning to the water and need some help. My 290 is far away but I ne
Sefuller at 4:46am 05.19.13
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Last fall when I hauled out, I noticed for the first time these whitish deposits around my bronze th
IH82BL8 at 4:42am 05.19.13
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All along I've been under the impression that oven cleaner would remove the old boat name. It doesn
IH82BL8 at 4:24am 05.19.13
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I thought I remember someone here saying these boats had no wood core in the hull below the waterlin

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Coboaters at 2:09pm 04.23.23
I think this one is good for all, casual day sailing and club racing.
Crew finder
dlochner at 2:06pm 04.23.23
I like the option of using an autopilot! Did you hear about this crew finder club? There are seve
Crew finder
Coboaters at 1:52pm 04.23.23
I like the option of using an autopilot! Did you hear about this crew finder club?
Crew finder
dlochner at 1:47pm 04.23.23
Welcome to SBO. Several options, join a Yacht Club or sailing club. There you will find like minded
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat?
dlochner at 1:41pm 04.23.23
Luckily, my AP was hold the boat on coarse while I ran (more like crawled) up to the bow and dragge
Found a 2003 C310
BigEasy at 1:40pm 04.23.23
Abby and I entered our first race this year, truth be told this was technically our first actual sa
Help!! Seaward 25 shore power
kappykaplan at 1:40pm 04.23.23
Normally, there should be an AC breaker panel next to the DC breaker panel.
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat?
Head Sail at 1:39pm 04.23.23
When the wind does come up as it rarely does, I'd never allow the AP to have all the fun. It's han
Want to Buy Hunter 30' - 33' 1988 to 1996
dlochner at 1:37pm 04.23.23
Welcome to SBO. Don't forget to check the classifieds here!
Anti seize on coupler set screws?   (1)
jssailem at 1:07pm 04.23.23
I used a split coupling to replace the 35 year old coupling removed. Cost for the split coupling was
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat?
Hollyberry at 12:58pm 04.23.23
We primarily double-hand. Steering a boat under sail is something I (and many others) love to do. Ho
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat?
Siamese at 12:55pm 04.23.23
I have mine programmed to dock my boat.
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat?
jssailem at 12:45pm 04.23.23
We all look at sailing from our own perspective. When single handed or sailing with others who do
Found a 2003 C310
jssailem at 12:26pm 04.23.23
Nice...:clap:
Corroding galvanized shackle
jssailem at 12:24pm 04.23.23
@skunther The good news it is your boat and you get to do what ever you desire to do. If it was my
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat?
jviss at 12:03pm 04.23.23
I think the answer to the title question, "What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat?" is
Sunbird Battery Box   (1)
Joeswift at 11:38am 04.23.23
I've decided to not do anything with the motor or battery. I like to use a trolling motor for dockin
Corroding galvanized shackle
Hello Below at 11:33am 04.23.23
Is painting and hot dipping an either/or scenario? No. It is an AND function. Hot dipped AND paint
What to do above the water line???
stickinthemud57 at 10:53am 04.23.23
Unless there is some structural or cosmetic issue on the area above the waterline, simply keeping up

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