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FreebirdPirate at 9:07pm 05.24.13
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We just bought this boat and can't find the controls that send power to the windlass. Thanks!
glide at 8:52pm 05.24.13
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Hi all, I have A question that hopefully someone can help with. The Plexiglas sliding cover on the
alabamaranger at 8:42pm 05.24.13
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She is ready to get WET again - New Pictures added Before and after. New bottom paint, Keel Spacer
kbbarton at 6:23pm 05.24.13
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Hello, I am considering buying a digital multimeter for use on my boat. I'm not exactly electric
Jep17 at 6:15pm 05.24.13
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They still make them the old way.
Keyboard49 at 5:19pm 05.24.13
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I just purchased a 1994 Hunter 26 . Most of the boats I have seen have stern rails with seats. Mine
Tom G, P-21 at 4:48pm 05.24.13
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I saw this on another forum and thought I would post it here. Sabre yachts on their sailboat page sa
Bob Pullen HC-33 1981 at 4:06pm 05.24.13
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Found a bunch of flaking growing steadily on the keel. I can see gray shiny good "metallic" surfa
shemandr at 3:16pm 05.24.13
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First, it's not my engine. But, I was helping a friend move his boat from the winter yard to his sl
Laliberté Denis at 2:15pm 05.24.13
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Hey everyone I'm new on this forum I bought last year a catalina 25 and I'm happy to find this catal
Laliberté Denis at 2:09pm 05.24.13
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Hey everyone I'm new on this forum I bought last year a catalina 25 and I'm happy to find this catal
capta at 1:42pm 05.24.13
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Has anyone here dismantled a Lewmar 65 Electric Winch? Did you find adequate instructions anywhere?
shanker at 12:37pm 05.24.13
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I checked my mast and steaming lights last night while my boat is still on the hard and ran into som
ancbob at 11:56am 05.24.13
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Purchased new housings and pin for the boat and hit a bit of a snag. the aft threads in the boat hul
jmczzz at 11:55am 05.24.13
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lock bolt out-need advice/trunk repair ' locking keel Discovered my keel lock down is bent pretty b
Spideywi at 11:52am 05.24.13
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I have a 1974 Irwin 28 and have done my first sail in her. I noticed the propeller spins even when t
Algis at 11:49am 05.24.13
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I just purchased a 205 Hunter 27 with a yanmar 2GM-20F engine. I plan to motor the boat from St. Lou
alturaam at 11:42am 05.24.13
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My bilge blower located under the port aft vent makes a lot of noise when running. My sense is it i
SailMaster at 11:28am 05.24.13
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Hello all, I was quoted 14.75 a foot for an insurance survey. That sounds mighty pricey for a ser
srainmann at 11:18am 05.24.13
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Im trying to get some information on a Willcox Crittenden ' co toilet. It says type 4,then under th

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Jib Line Overlaps
dlochner at 5:31am 05.18.23
It is a bit difficult to see in the photo, however it appears the tail is crossing over the sheet, t
PSA - Check your through hulls BEFORE launch
jviss at 5:25am 05.18.23
above the waterline plastic through hull fittings Is this correct, or did you mean below the water
Keel Bolt Cleaning
dLj at 5:19am 05.18.23
I want to clean and re-coat my rusty keel bolts and nuts. The SS backing plates are like new! What
Muffler leak at top flange. Any tricks?
jviss at 4:55am 05.18.23
ter inch around the base and did a couple layers of glass around and the base. I let it harden, smo
Muffler leak at top flange. Any tricks?
Hayden Watson at 12:35am 05.18.23
Should have been much cheaper and faster than replacement.
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
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
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
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Hayden Watson at 10:31pm 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
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jssailem at 10:03pm 05.17.23
alligators in the Gulf Surfing GATORS... You can just here the Gators sharing... Surfs up and mayb
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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
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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
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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
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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
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BigEasy at 7:26pm 05.17.23

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