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Window replacement shanker at 11:24am 05.26.13 Smaller Boats 2/1030 I have to replace a smashed starboard (large) window on my Hunter. I can't figure out how to remove
343 Top load refrigerator boatsafloat at 11:09am 05.26.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/970 Hi , Just bought a 2007 343 with top load refrigerator. It is "V" shaped inside with a slot that
selden in-mast furling help wanted H-356 sailmaster39 at 9:51am 05.26.13 Big Boats 4/2116 I was looking for feedback from experienced owners of Selden in-mast furling.Any tips and tricks for
Good book on canvaswork? oliversdad at 9:24am 05.26.13 Ask An Oday Owner 6/987 I'm looking for suggestions for a good book to teach me the basics of canvaswork and possibly sail r
Freedom21 mast L bracket oceansail0 at 9:02am 05.26.13 Ask All Sailors 0/960 I have a Freedom 21 and need the L bracket that holds the free standing mast in place at the Keel mo
Got a boat! Flyindiver at 8:32am 05.26.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/1481 I finally signed the paperwork and now own my first boat, a 1989 Beneteau first 235. The previous ow
motor size martnj32567substitute at 8:02am 05.26.13 Ask An Oday Owner 2/759 Is a 15 HP longshaft to big for an oday 23
Norcold Model SCQT-6407 Fridge temp control (83 Oday 28) (2) Euphoria2011 at 6:46am 05.26.13 Bigger Boats 1/1480 I have the Norcold Model SCQT-6407 icebox and the temp does not seem to respond to the temp adjustme
Cockpit cushions bugaloo at 6:29am 05.26.13 Ask All Sailors 13/4263 I'm looking at cockpit cushion sets for sale at the Hunter owners store and want to know if any one
Cutlas Bearing chenders at 4:12am 05.26.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1214 Having to replace cutlass bearing on a Oceanis 350, anyone have this done? What did it cost you and
lock bolt out - need info on trunk repair jmczzz at 12:59am 05.26.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1502 I got the bent bolt out, ground off the head, punched it out. It had a regular nut on the starboard
Oceanis interior floorboard care? jpeac2 at 9:21pm 05.25.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/3090 All Pre season cleaning time and floorboards are on the agenda. Was curious if you use anything ot
Electrical Circuit Protection System Checkout Captain Ag at 5:56pm 05.25.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1141 The Beneteau I'm looking at was recently in the boatyard and was in the vicinity of a lightning stri
identify boat emlem please (1) ElysiumVT at 5:24pm 05.25.13 Ask All Sailors 8/1421 I have been looking at a boat, but cannot find any manufacturer identification other than the emblem
Nasty...... (2) Maine Sail at 4:53pm 05.25.13 Ask All Sailors 25/4269 So for the first time ever, I think, we are the only boat at one of the most popular anchorages in C
my sail shape... airshac at 4:02pm 05.25.13 Ask All Sailors 10/1667 I have a Mac 22 and I bought a main sail off ebay that is dimensionaly the right size and it only co
Rigging for a Asymmetric for Catalina 36 mfredson at 3:02pm 05.25.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/958 trying to rig a Asymmetric ( Geneker) sail for a 36' catalina. Where to place the Foot on the forede
forestahy javelin at 2:13pm 05.25.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1137 Just bought a mac 26 m and I am just learning how things work. Okay, I got the mast up alright usin
Glueing overhead carpet DAVA390 at 1:05pm 05.25.13 Ask All Sailors 8/2092 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 Ask All Sailors 9/4576 So I need some help finding a part... I have a bent Harken Roller Furler. I'm not 100% sure but

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Thoughts on rail mounted VHF antenna morbidfollower at 7:27pm 05.22.23 Im in the San Francisco Bay. Ive had my boat in the slip for about 11 months now and was feeling laz
Black Water Tank Reading 75% Full Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:17pm 05.22.23 Scott said: I installed the Scad TM1 and am really happy with it; however, I found the calibration
Slow sump pump with backflow Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:08pm 05.22.23 I think his opening sentence has thrown us a bit. I believe he meant that after replacing his toilet
CCFL 6" Diameter upgrade. Very cool!! dlochner at 6:34pm 05.22.23 A great and rewarding job! Congrats. Be sure to leave the documentation of your efforts on board. I
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition Crusty Ol Salt at 6:30pm 05.22.23 Sooooo, let us twist the topic a little. In my mind, there is a far better chance of my boat havin
Engine Alinement Dan Anthony at 6:29pm 05.22.23 I just read RJM's post. I already have shims under my mounts, these shims are easily removed. Perh
Slow sump pump with backflow (4) McPhee at 6:28pm 05.22.23 Hi Greg, I also have a switch on the head to turn it on and off. I followed the lines. Here's what
Engine Alinement jviss at 6:26pm 05.22.23 Regarding strut alinement. I made up a metal slug that fit snugly in the cutlass bearing and was a
Engine Alinement Dan Anthony at 6:11pm 05.22.23 To all that have read and responded I say thank you. I had no idea so many would read and comment.
Seaward S-600 water heater possible leak jonelli at 6:04pm 05.22.23 I am going to dip my toe in the water just to balance the reviews here. My, new on commissioning, K
Possible SmartPlug problem Davidasailor26 at 6:03pm 05.22.23 From your description it sounds like this has now happened on two separate cords/plugs? If so I wou
Reefing Sail Trim Screen Saver at 5:44pm 05.22.23 Interesting topic But its far to wide to be one topic with one set of answers All the rigs are dif
mast stickinthemud57 at 5:27pm 05.22.23 jssalem's response illustrates the need for info. I broke my mast (Hunter 170), ordered a section t
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition SycloneDriver at 5:23pm 05.22.23 Side note, we have what I think is a Tartan 38 at our marina. It's a fine looking boat! It almost
The Great Bilge Pump Debate, 2023 Edition SycloneDriver at 5:14pm 05.22.23 I certainly see the value of an automatic bilge pump! With today's available technology I'm just s
older Raymarine L760 Instrument RitSim at 5:11pm 05.22.23 I could figure it out if I had the plug. I've looked on the Raymarine site and it appears the devic
older Raymarine L760 Instrument jssailem at 5:09pm 05.22.23 You have the female end... Are there wires behind the pins? Wires connected to pins often give a clu
Slow sump pump with backflow Tally Ho at 5:08pm 05.22.23
older Raymarine L760 Instrument RitSim at 5:05pm 05.22.23 don't have the plug
mast jssailem at 5:05pm 05.22.23 Welcome Tuscan to the SBO Forums. Your query lacks specificity. Is your mast broken? You identify as

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