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Need Advice for Reprop of '08 h36 (1) Dan_Y at 6:05am 04.30.22 Big Boats 12/922
Dealing with wind shear Davidasailor26 at 5:30am 04.30.22 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 15/3322
Mystic is Sold bawlmer at 5:13am 04.30.22 Ask All Sailors 5/797 Hello everyone. I sold Mystic yesterday. I had her for 8 years but life changes and it was time to m
Stem Fitting Puzzle (5) 31seahorse at 6:42pm 04.29.22 Ask All Sailors 0/266 Hello SBO Forum Readers/Contributors, I know that we all enjoy puzzling about boats and boat parts,
1989 Hunter 33.5 boom make sbailey64 at 6:32pm 04.29.22 Ask All Sailors 1/218 Hi everyone, I own a 1989 Hunter 33.5 that is in need of new boom end sheaves. Does anyone know who
Boom Reefing Line? (4) mixmarkai at 12:33pm 04.29.22 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/700
Hunter 25.5 outboard motor fuel tank mount (2) jnsnet7336 at 9:31am 04.29.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/683 New to the Hunter 25.5. Has anyone mounted an external fuel tank for the outboard motor? Would li
Autopilot Drive Unit Manufacturer? Jeff Tirey at 8:58am 04.29.22 Bavaria 4/1464 I am upgrading the autopilot system on my 2002 Bavaria 40 sailboat. It originally had a Raymarine S
1967 Bristol Corsair 24 project... (2) LooseScrews24 at 6:21am 04.29.22 Trailer Sailors 2/326 Finally was able to get to Marina and look it over and felling love right off the bat... Lol Therr a
Washdown Pump inline filter for deck washing jsmac at 6:20am 04.29.22 Ask All Sailors 5/785 Hi, I sail in the Chesapeake Bay. It is brackish water and usually pretty dirty where I am. I have
Spin vs whisker pole fred1diver at 6:00pm 04.28.22 Ask All Sailors 6/944 Hey everyone, need your help once again. Can you tell me what the difference is between a spinnaker
How to Make a Continuous Loop with Polyester Rope dkinzer at 3:56pm 04.28.22 Big Boats 6/1595 On our main furler there is a continuous loop of 10 mm polyester line that runs through two clutches
interior cushions wirenutarchie at 1:37pm 04.28.22 Ask An Oday Owner 1/547 i've been looking for dimensions for interior cushions(seats and V berth) for an 79 O'day 23-2 does
Protecting your face and skin from the wind brockangelo at 12:16pm 04.28.22 Ask All Sailors 16/1284 Hi all - the one thing that I hear over and over from dermatologists is moisturize, moisturize, mois
Line Bags (1) Tedd at 11:57am 04.28.22 Ask All Sailors 31/3092 I've never had line bags but I'm thinking about getting some for my next boat (which I'm in the proc
1995 Hunter 29.5 Tach issue shanker at 11:28am 04.28.22 Mid-Size Boats 1/544 just purchased a 95 Hunter 29.5 and learned that the tach is not accurate. PO said had very confusin
Anchor roller Daryl V at 11:07am 04.28.22 Mid-Size Boats 4/580 Good day all I have a hunter 23.5 and was wondering if anyone has installed a anchor roller on there
Galley sink drain leak (1) New Horizons at 8:40am 04.28.22 Catalina 310 5/975
Not sure what I need (2) Hgproks at 7:39pm 04.27.22 Trailer Sailors 12/715 Hello, I have an American Fiberglass 16 that I'm getting ready for the season. I was going over the
Ammeter replacement questions (3) jonelli at 7:25pm 04.27.22 Catalina 30 25/2264

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New Genoa questions Calif. Ted at 6:17pm 04.13.24 I have been using Ullman, the Newport Loft (Santa Ana actually) for repairs. Last 2 have been purcha
Pulling chainplates (3) rekkabell at 6:16pm 04.13.24 My new chainplates are in! They're a lot thicker than they were before, but that's fine. Had to wide
Y33 prop shaft removal rekkabell at 6:09pm 04.13.24 Can confirm, the skeg interferes. You have to pull the engine.
New Genoa questions jssailem at 5:47pm 04.13.24 UK makes great sails. The fact that the loft will be close to you is a major plus. I woudl not hesit
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? jssailem at 5:39pm 04.13.24 I don't think it's going to help you as much as you want or think. I find this is an inciteful sta
Portlight Glare Question ggrizzard at 3:43pm 04.13.24 I've had those port lights for over 40 years. I can't remember an occasion where "glare" was a pro
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? Don S/V ILLusion at 2:40pm 04.13.24 interestingly , according to tow boat USA 54% of toes are caused by mechanical breakdown, next is
New Genoa questions Richard19068 at 1:40pm 04.13.24 I think for the kind of sailing you plan to do and the type of sail you are planning on buying, the
Catalina 28 steering problem Richard19068 at 1:37pm 04.13.24 Try putting up a sail and see how it acts under sail alone. If for some reason you can't put up a
New Genoa questions dlochner at 1:36pm 04.13.24 I think for the kind of sailing you plan to do and the type of sail you are planning on buying, ther
Catalina 28 steering problem Steve_Catalina at 1:19pm 04.13.24 Is this a new occurrence since your sea trial? Regardless, try the international site. Catalina28.ne
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? dlochner at 1:00pm 04.13.24 This thread is going no where except in a circle. The "yes, but..." responses show the OP is not r
Hunter 23 teak slats on seats daydreamerh23 at 12:08pm 04.13.24 Replacing with larger ones sound good, even up top. Thank you for your reply, I do see how they can
What's on the underside of the stanchions on my 23-2? CaptainCr3ative at 11:55am 04.13.24
Lewmar wheel brake jammed sailcapt340 at 11:01am 04.13.24
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? pgandw at 10:07am 04.13.24 Great information. Thanks so much. I'm realizing now that if I do this I would be wise to do it wit
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? Drinky Crow at 10:07am 04.13.24 This would be akin to putting truck nuts on a Mercedes.
Why not put a 9.9 outboard on my 320? Ted10028 at 9:57am 04.13.24 Curious minds want to know, what were the causes of engine failure in both of those cases ? intere
A fresh old gelcoat reveal (2) Drinky Crow at 9:51am 04.13.24 Putty? Please tell us not really. 224098 The one on the right. When Dremeled out turned grey. 5200?
Lewmar wheel brake jammed Ralph Johnstone at 9:49am 04.13.24 As @Claude L.-Auger has mentioned, if you can't loosen from beneath the compass, see if you can disc

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