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Mast Wiring through haul / top deck (1) ChiTownSail at 10:31am 04.17.13 Ask All Sailors 15/4227 Curious to know what the best bet is on running (new) wires through the haul. Attached is a picture
hunter keel not uphauling lesleyaf at 10:21am 04.17.13 Mid-Size Boats 0/851 Hi , got a few of your hunter 23.5 over the pond in uk . My uphaul sheave has collapsed not letting
While you're sitting at work..... Rocket1 at 9:50am 04.17.13 Destinations 5/3001 ....you can take a peek at the conditions on Bellingham Bay (Bellingham, WA). This camera and weathe
New Fuel System (H27) FourPoints at 8:01am 04.17.13 Ask All Sailors 2/967 Just finished installing the new fuel system on my boat, I posted it in 3 parts, there is a lot of i
H25 Compression Post ChiTownSail at 7:54am 04.17.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/800 I removed the Mast today, and need to run some fresh wires up. What is the BEST way to get behind th
H25 Deck Step ChiTownSail at 7:53am 04.17.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/643 I would like to remove this and add a fresh piece of wood. I have a very small leak up there that dr
H25 Rudder ChiTownSail at 7:52am 04.17.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/732 The rudder had some play in it, and I removed the collar today that holds it on and it appears to be
Bottom Sanders Dragon Fly at 7:46am 04.17.13 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1049 WHAT IS the best sander for bottom sanding? I have a 28' oday. orbital? variable speed yes? vac c
Automotive Clear on Teak?? (1) Sumner at 6:53am 04.17.13 Ask All Sailors 11/5025 I've noticed that one product (Honey Teak) and maybe more use a 2 part system on exterior teak. It
Lightning ground Isla-Mae at 4:36am 04.17.13 Ask An Oday Owner 17/2911 On the starboard side of the keel on my O'Day 25 is a steel plate with the inscription "Do not paint
Edson pedistal guard feet installation NYSail at 4:31am 04.17.13 Ask All Sailors 2/1418 Hello all, One of my projects this spring is the complete rebuild of the 26 year old steering...
Re-bedding Deck Hardware with Butyl-tape Dadrider at 3:51am 04.17.13 Catalina 30 5/1992 I was hoping someone out there with experience working with Butyl-tape might be able to offer some a
Where do all the old boats go? Chrisbee at 3:01am 04.17.13 Ask All Sailors 5/1415 Question, What happens to all the old Fiberglass boats when they are ready for the scrap heap? There
Hunter 295 phrf? rlrmystic at 9:17pm 04.16.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1568 1995 Hunter Need rating does anyone know PhRF
Replacing the Mast fgg at 9:04pm 04.16.13 Ask All Sailors 12/2313 Hello to all, I am a new member, a new sailor and recently an owner of a used MacGregor M25. I bou
Missing Aft Railing LordMorham at 8:41pm 04.16.13 Ask An Oday Owner 0/723 Looking to find the Aft Railing that surrounds the cockpit on a 77 model oday 25. For some reason or
H25 Rudder... ChiTownSail at 8:27pm 04.16.13 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1050 The rudder had some play in it, and I removed the collar today that holds it on and it appears to be
Replacing Deck Step H25 ChiTownSail at 8:26pm 04.16.13 The Cherubini Hunters 1/751 I would like to remove this and add a fresh piece of wood. I have a very small leak up there that d
H25...Getting to the compression post wiring ChiTownSail at 8:25pm 04.16.13 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1152 I removed the Mast today, and need to run some fresh wires up. What is the BEST way to get behind t
Mariner Emblems StumpSail at 8:06pm 04.16.13 Day Sailers 2/1394 I have a 1964 oday mariner centerboard model and it is missing its plastic oday emblems on the side

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Creature comforts tfox2069 at 12:45pm 04.26.23 NavMan 5500, that is some high speed gear right there - color display and everything! Made by a New
Advice for a Solo Sailor? jviss at 12:31pm 04.26.23 I did my circumnavigation before RF jibs and halyards leading to the cockpit. You did a circumnavi
Advice for a Solo Sailor? Captain Larry-DH at 12:28pm 04.26.23 Do you have an AIS transponder? This :thumbup: In addition to staying tethered short enough so yo
Gulf Islands (Miss-Fla). Tips? BigEasy at 12:07pm 04.26.23 Good stuff! Thank you!! Oh, almost forgot, Cruising Guide to the Northern Gulf Coast, by Cla
Advice for a Solo Sailor? capta at 12:04pm 04.26.23 Its very labourious to raise a mainsail, esp in your size range, cranking from the cockpit. When d
Gulf Islands (Miss-Fla). Tips? deminimis at 11:58am 04.26.23 Good stuff! Thank you!!
Gulf Islands (Miss-Fla). Tips? BigEasy at 11:52am 04.26.23 With BSL, MS as your starting point, Gulfport's Bert Jones Small Craft Harbor is a good place to s
Lubricating Through Hull Valves Terry Cox at 11:48am 04.26.23 I need to check whether our valves have drain plugs for winterizing. If so, I should be able to wor
Can't get sanitation hose off diptube Terry Cox at 11:46am 04.26.23 but I assume that meant pipe wrench or hopefully. Although I do have two on board, I've never had
Slippery floorboards dlochner at 11:45am 04.26.23 We have a cushioned kitchen floor mat (Amazon Link) at the bottom of the companion way. It does not
Lewmar window gaskets LaDonaMina at 11:45am 04.26.23 Hello all, Have a window with a gasket that is coming undone in one corner. Picture does not do it
Gulf Islands (Miss-Fla). Tips? jssailem at 11:13am 04.26.23 BSL, MS is the home waters of @JamesG161. He has been busy with the rebuilding of his hurricane dam
Gulf Islands (Miss-Fla). Tips? deminimis at 10:51am 04.26.23 14 is the short days (port to an island when staying overnight on/at the island). I suspect 30 is m
Gulf Islands (Miss-Fla). Tips? jssailem at 10:44am 04.26.23 Welcome to the SBO forum. Nice picture. Looks like a fun boat. I can imagine it screaming in the Hoo
Creature comforts DinghySailor at 10:44am 04.26.23 BC, I'm in the middle of installing the Cortex M1 and found your situation was similar to mine. I'm
Funny Friday!!! (2) rgranger at 10:33am 04.26.23 215035
Lewmar window gaskets rgranger at 10:28am 04.26.23 Not mine name. I think that should be "Not my name.":biggrin::laugh:
Gulf Islands (Miss-Fla). Tips? (3) rgranger at 10:24am 04.26.23 That sounds like a perfect trip.... and a perfect boat for how you want to use it. I have sailed my
Installing Lewmar Portlights with Bed-it? jssailem at 10:22am 04.26.23 I have found that Bed-it is an excellent material when there is a mechanical fastener involved holdi
Slippery floorboards (1) rgranger at 10:14am 04.26.23 Welcome Trent to the SBO Forum. I can understand the frustration and danger you might feel coming d

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