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Is a 15 HP longshaft to big for an oday 23
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I have the Norcold Model SCQT-6407 icebox and the temp does not seem to respond to the temp adjustme
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I'm looking at cockpit cushion sets for sale at the Hunter owners store and want to know if any one
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Having to replace cutlass bearing on a Oceanis 350, anyone have this done? What did it cost you and
jmczzz at 12:59am 05.26.13
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I got the bent bolt out, ground off the head, punched it out. It had a regular nut on the starboard
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All Pre season cleaning time and floorboards are on the agenda. Was curious if you use anything ot
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The Beneteau I'm looking at was recently in the boatyard and was in the vicinity of a lightning stri
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I have been looking at a boat, but cannot find any manufacturer identification other than the emblem
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Maine Sail at 4:53pm 05.25.13
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So for the first time ever, I think, we are the only boat at one of the most popular anchorages in C
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I have a Mac 22 and I bought a main sail off ebay that is dimensionaly the right size and it only co
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trying to rig a Asymmetric ( Geneker) sail for a 36' catalina. Where to place the Foot on the forede
javelin at 2:13pm 05.25.13
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Just bought a mac 26 m and I am just learning how things work. Okay, I got the mast up alright usin
DAVA390 at 1:05pm 05.25.13
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In recent electrical repairs I had to pull down (or pull back, actually)some carpet to access the wi
Bent Furler   (2)
rgranger at 11:49am 05.25.13
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So I need some help finding a part... I have a bent Harken Roller Furler. I'm not 100% sure but
Phyrexii at 9:22am 05.25.13
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I'm currently working on a design for a transom hung kick up rudder for a 25' boat (specifically a V
Harry at 9:10am 05.25.13
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MY boat has been out of the water for two years, then it was in the water from December to May9th wh
hard-a-ground at 8:33am 05.25.13
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Folks, I am looking at a Beneteau 265 as an upgrade to my S2 sailboat. What are some things to wa
firehoser75 at 8:15am 05.25.13
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I have a few areas along the waterline where the bottom paint has chipped (flaked) off. The largest
Timo42 at 6:55am 05.25.13
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I have the original sink out of my boat sitting in the back yard, tried listing it in the free to a
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jfschena at 6:31am 05.25.13
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Well I've been out sailing a few times. There seems to be a persistent diesel smell in the boat. Whe

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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
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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
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
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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