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Leaking Stanchion Will This Repair Work geehaw at 9:34pm 05.10.13 Musings With Maine Sail 2/2145 One of my stanchions has a leak. I pulled it off and found it was bedded with sillycone by PO. I hav
Hurray! David W at 9:01pm 05.10.13 Ask All Sailors 2/1186 Our Crown 34 gets splashed tomorrow after new bottom paint, cutless bearing, zincs, and a hull polis
Prop glop Terry in Naples at 6:58pm 05.10.13 Ask All Sailors 17/5087 I ordered some of this because i am tired of diving on the prop and scraping barnacles. Here in fla
owner mods articles eianm at 5:32pm 05.10.13 Forum Help (Site Talk) 4/17513 I have tried to post 2 different owner mods articles and i have not had any reply at all - is it bec
Urgent Yanmar oil dipstick measurement question smokey73 at 5:02pm 05.10.13 Engines and Propulsion 7/7885 I have a Yanmar 4JH2(E) When I take the dipstick out in the morning to check the oil level, first
Rudder damage in Huricane Sandy (4) oceansail0 at 3:09pm 05.10.13 Ask All Sailors 15/1953 I have a Freedom 21 that was grounded during Hurricane Sandy. The outboard rudder was bent and the t
Diesel in the Bilge - need your help davidpackwood at 2:29pm 05.10.13 Big Boats 12/2839 So I finally got rid of the head smell...now their is a really strong smell of diesel in the boat. T
Batteries are very warm c130king at 2:25pm 05.10.13 Catalina 310 4/1267 Another question I hope some of you can provide some clarity on. I checked my voltmeter at the elec
Stay Sail Gooseneck (1) guidera48 at 2:20pm 05.10.13 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1739 The stay sail boom end fitting attaches to the gooseneck stay with a thru bolt and has lots of free
Used sails Christian Sailing at 2:09pm 05.10.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/700 I'm trying to negotiate a purchase of a 1984 25.5 that will definitely need a mainsail. Where are t
Canvas Recommnedation Fly4hire at 1:51pm 05.10.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/664 I was in need of some OEM replacement canvas replacement for my 02' 356 and the canvas shop here did
early 80,s johnson 6 hp on h23 gutsgolf at 1:17pm 05.10.13 Smaller Boats 16/1555 I need to know if an early 80's Johnson 6 hp will work on h23 with the oringnal motor mount
Pearson 34-2 Experience with self-tacking jib Ralph3001 at 12:24pm 05.10.13 Pearson 1/3030 Hi everyone, I would like to have opinions regarding the self-tacking-jib of the Pearson 34-2. Doe
sherwood seawater pump leak gettinthere at 11:54am 05.10.13 Engines and Propulsion 6/2124 My Sherwood seawater pump, model No. H5, started leaking. I replaced it with my spare. All good now.
New Beneteau 285 owner fuzzy at 11:43am 05.10.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1060 What is good source for replacements parts ' new items for my 1988 Beneteau First 285?
Catalina 445 vs. Jeanneau 44DS SeanG at 11:29am 05.10.13 Big Boats 13/14762 My wife and I are looking to purchase a boat for retirement cruising (US East Coast Maine to Florida
New Prop for P34-2, 1989 Ralph3001 at 9:39am 05.10.13 Pearson 0/1242 Hi, I need a propeller for my P34-2, Yanmar 3GM30. Does someone have details on the original? I ap
Radar mast mount Chuck Reynolds at 9:17am 05.10.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1102 I would like to mount radar on my mast but have many cables running thru the furling mast currently.
Ice Box insulation problem (2) Jim Seamans at 9:13am 05.10.13 Big Boats 5/1766 From a H356, Story of insulation problem I ran into while cruising to the Bahamas..... one picture
Ice Box vs Fridge Piratenorm at 8:57am 05.10.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 11/4665 G'day all. Has anyone gone for a dedicated refrigerator in place of an ice box conversion? I have a

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Not to complain about weather forecasting certainty JamesG161 at 2:10pm 04.23.23 NAM uses certified Weather Stations within 5 kilometers of the point you set, as inputs. Also video
Crew finder 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!
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Tally Ho at 1:36pm 04.23.23
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

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