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Cabin cushions CCrane2299 at 9:18pm 04.17.13 Catalina 22 7/2074 My cushions are in useable condition, but, I would like them In pristine condition. I am a camper in
Cement in front hull. S25 1978 (1) Seamon at 7:56pm 04.17.13 Seidelmann 9/8556 Does somebody knows if the cement has been installed by the manufacturer? I'am currently removing a
Filling in 1/8" rudder winter drainage hole Robert1224 at 7:48pm 04.17.13 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1186 Hello, Drilled a 1/8" hole in bottom of rudder last fall to allow water to seep out if accumulated.
Watermaker water Safe? capta at 7:48pm 04.17.13 Ask All Sailors 2/929 Oh boy, we've now got a watermaker and we love it! But, yes there is always a but, isn't there? Anyw
give me a list, please beast at 7:36pm 04.17.13 Bristol 0/3347 should have my title for my boat before too much longer, id like to know what you people that do thi
Catalina 22 Restoration Project (14) cobis2798 at 5:29pm 04.17.13 Catalina 22 11/11735 Let me preface all of my thread with this; my friends and I are teenagers and have no experience wha
Hunter question for Crazy Dave (or anyone that knows answer) M and M at 5:19pm 04.17.13 Smaller Boats 6/1809 Hi Dave,(i dont know you enough to call you crazy yet!) it appears that you know a lot about hunter
Clevis pin material Carver at 4:58pm 04.17.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1308 Hi all, Inherited a Harken furler from a friend and need the bottom pin set for the clevis pin to a
Eyebrow Trim dennisv at 4:54pm 04.17.13 Bigger Boats 10/5205 The teak (I believe) eyebrow trim on my "new to me" O'Day 28 is missing. Has anyone had to replace i
Packing gland mr c at 4:49pm 04.17.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/1571 1984 hunter 31. 1" shaft. Does anyone know the size of the packing material. I found some on the boa
Sprite Turnbuckle Info lwoodman1 at 4:18pm 04.17.13 Day Sailers 3/932 The turnbuckle disappeared on my 1964-ish Sprite. Does anyone know what size/type is needed?
Keel Smile ..not funny cstrenholme at 4:13pm 04.17.13 Catalina 22 4/1209 I have a 1984 Catalina 22 Fixed Keel which I bought May 2012 just after launch. Shortly afterwards
What is this thing? (4) pearsoncommander251 at 4:06pm 04.17.13 Ask All Sailors 10/1874 I think this is for an awning/bimini... Any ideas?
Need advice on locking Set Screws Solstice at 3:57pm 04.17.13 Ask All Sailors 5/1383 Looking for some advice on locking set screws in my fiberglass stern tube. This is for the Cutless B
Beneteau Pedestal lansing at 3:49pm 04.17.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1038 We're in contract to buy a 1995 Beneteau 42s7. The pedestal was wobbly so the owner had it checked
7.1 mph? StanFM at 3:23pm 04.17.13 Catalina 22 18/3071 Last weekend we had some heavy air at the lake I sail on. I had just a jib on while running down wi
Potable water tank construction Scott T-Bird at 2:55pm 04.17.13 Ask All Sailors 12/2201 Hi all, I pulled out the 14 gallon aluminum water tank that resided below the port salon seat and
Would you run? keester03 at 2:14pm 04.17.13 C&C 8/2973 What would be the potential structural damage to a 33MKII if it had water standing 6 inches above th
What size zinc for S2 9.2 A ? JIvories at 1:41pm 04.17.13 S2 5/1976 Anyone happen to know the size of the zinc anode on a 9.2A ? I don't have a real manual for the boa
Weight of a 1987 Catalina 22 Stormwatch at 12:57pm 04.17.13 Catalina 22 5/3990 does anyone know the weight of my 1987 catalina 22 ? not the displacement not boat and trailer not

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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
What to do above the water line??? stickinthemud57 at 10:53am 04.23.23 Unless there is some structural or cosmetic issue on the area above the waterline, simply keeping up
What to do above the water line??? ggrizzard at 10:39am 04.23.23 The OP may be thinking of the area just above the waterline that will need protecting, not the entir
Corroding galvanized shackle skunther at 10:29am 04.23.23 So that's a bit confusing too. I was about to pick up the Titan, but was concerned the pin might not
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? capta at 10:10am 04.23.23 To me an autopilot or vane gear is another crew member that doesn't need sleep, will do exactly as a
Overheat buzzer buzzing continuously - Yanmar 3HM35F jviss at 9:59am 04.23.23 I was letting Sailmaster know about the tendency for chaffing of the wiring harness in older boats
What's the real value of an autopilot on a sailboat? Kings Gambit at 9:51am 04.23.23 We always maintain a watch when on AP. Have never used the automatic route function.

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