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replacement winch Ben Albritton at 11:31am 05.06.13 Catalina 30 11/3453 I would like to replace my old two speed winches with newer self tailing ones. is the corect size a
ac outlets and circuit breaker04-Hunter 33 Madina at 11:12am 05.06.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1781 I have ac power to my panel.The ac outlet switch is on and the light is light. The battery charger
The Admiral at the helm......... THECUSCUS at 10:55am 05.06.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 16/2256 The Admiral at the helm in 15-20knts. It was pretty chilly, so she was all bundled up (I believe sh
asymmetrical spinnaker vtxrider55 at 9:44am 05.06.13 S2 3/1448 What would be the appropriate size of an asymmetrical spinnaker for a 8.0 ("A" model I believe)? P
Mast Access Cap Alansails at 9:30am 05.06.13 Catalina 310 12/2403 While launching/stepping the mast, the yard took the access cap off the port side near the bottom of
Attaching stern anchor to rails chasmoyer at 8:45am 05.06.13 Big Boats 9/1471 Can anyone recommend a way to attach a Danforth anchor to the outside stern rails (1.0 inch) so that
Fuel fill wrench/key Buz215 at 8:30am 05.06.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1782 Help. Dropped the fuel key overboard the other day. Anyone know where to get a replacement? Boat
Bottom paint karlos263 at 8:18am 05.06.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/2556 Last year I had my 26D in the water all summer without any bottom paint on it. There was a lot of al
Keel wench for Ventura kenteddie at 8:02am 05.06.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1102 I have a 1973 Ventura with swing keel, and need to replace the wench. Does anyone have a suggestion
Cockpit Seating twdevore at 7:48am 05.06.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1564 The teak strips in the cockpit area were poorly varnished and now are flaking off. I'd like to refin
Great forum Happy Daze at 7:45am 05.06.13 Smaller Boats 1/780 This forum is great! My other boat is a Ranger 26-2 Hull #11. Only about 35 ever made. There seems t
Replace cabin sole Happy Daze at 7:40am 05.06.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/882 Does anyone have any "should know" information on replacing the rotted cabin floor? I am not a novic
poor pointing ability of 41DS sailor5017 at 7:35am 05.06.13 Big Boats 9/2061 HAs any one else discovered that the 41Ds line of boats has a poor pointing ability? We discovere
bilge pump exit Happy Daze at 7:26am 05.06.13 Smaller Boats 2/805 I just bought a 1985 25.5 and the bilge pump hose is corroded off in the well. It's plastic with a
Binding Centerboard. ruidh at 7:24am 05.06.13 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1124 I pulled the centerboard and cleaned the slot. I rust treated, primed and put in bottom paint in the
H326 leaky mast step/compression post bigsick at 7:20am 05.06.13 Mid-Size Boats 0/760 I have a leak coming in around my mast step plate and running down my compression post. At first I h
swing keel fairing ancbob at 7:17am 05.06.13 Catalina 22 10/1906 I am just about finished fairing my keel with lightweight automotive body filler. Just purchased int
Hunter 356 /36 oil info sailmaster39 at 7:15am 05.06.13 Big Boats 4/1353 Any suggestions on what engine oil and transmission oil is recommended for my recently purchased Hu
1gm yanmar impeller change jfschena at 6:45am 05.06.13 Ask An Oday Owner 23/7163 I'm expecting delivery Wednesday of my "new" 1984 oday 26. I'm planning to change the impeller firs
Adler/Barbour Refrigerator front door rack abyssal at 6:38am 05.06.13 Catalina 310 1/1334 I have a 2001 Catalina with an Adler/Barbour Refrigerator with Freezer. It has a wire rack attached

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Bottom paint. What have I gotten myself into? Justin_NSA at 4:43am 03.30.23 Dave, the gelcoat is white. It comes thru once I get past the lowest black layer. If that black lay
Damper plate? kloudie1 at 4:42am 03.30.23 It is normal for the output shaft to rotate one way and not the other. The clutch is energized by th
Bottom paint. What have I gotten myself into? Davidasailor26 at 4:41am 03.30.23
Bottom paint. What have I gotten myself into? RoyS at 4:27am 03.30.23 That build up is usually caused by boat owners applying a new coat of bottom paint every Spring. In
Bottom paint. What have I gotten myself into? dlochner at 4:18am 03.30.23 You didn't mention the color of the alleged gelcoat. If it is white, then it is likely gelcoat. It i
Holding tanks q's vmaks at 4:01am 03.30.23 Hello everyone, I want/need to replace my holding tank in my Pearson 30, at the moment it has a bla
Starwind 19 project boat SailingLoto at 3:24am 03.30.23 What kid of paint and how did you apply it? It looks great! VanSickle tractor enamel. It's John
I'm a newbie fresh and green! kappykaplan at 2:28am 03.30.23 Congratulations on your new-to-you boat and welcome to the forum! I'm quite fond of my 1983 Pearson
Hunter 466 Deck Rigging Plate Scallywagger at 11:49pm 03.29.23 That is not a factory weld. It is not even an acceptable weld for a structural component. Replace
I Know Age is just a number but at 75 am I just dreaming ? BigEasy at 9:18pm 03.29.23 I would say that @DSqr & partner have already found success over the past 13 years and continue to d
I'm a newbie fresh and green! BigEasy at 9:05pm 03.29.23 Hello all, I'm so excited to start this new adventure. Congratulations on the purchase of your
Yamaha 33 fuel tanks mermike at 7:48pm 03.29.23 These "tanks" are molded into the interior pan. They're pretty solid but I don't know what the effec
Heart stopping drone footage TimFromLI at 7:13pm 03.29.23 That was pretty cool. Here's another one that you might like. h04_4Msuw2k
I'm a newbie fresh and green! jssailem at 6:54pm 03.29.23 Welcome to the SBO Forum Clay. Glad to have you here. The Pearson is a great boat. We will be look
RigRite Crusty Ol Salt at 6:54pm 03.29.23 I placed an order with a different company. I got an email stating the shipping label was created in
H37C Main sail reefing rardiH36 at 6:32pm 03.29.23 A mod that I made many years ago to my 1980 Cherubini H36. Been pretty satisfied with it: Here is
RigRite JohnShannon at 6:22pm 03.29.23 I have heard complaints, but I have bought from them with success. So I would say OK if you have no
Pedestal guard replacment Ward H at 6:10pm 03.29.23 Scott, Have you considered keeping the angled gaurd, moving the CP pod to the top and instrument pod
Lazy jacks Hello Below at 6:01pm 03.29.23
Spreader attachment to mast FortMyersBill at 5:59pm 03.29.23 Thank you for the suggestion. I plan to try to view and take pictures tomorrow using an endoscopic c

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