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H34 minor issues splax at 11:20am 11.26.12 Big Boats 132/18766 Hello:) I have some issues with my boat and would like some advice. _engine fuel filter replacement
New stuffing box is running hot or drips heavily Jared1048 at 10:59am 11.26.12 Mid-Size Boats 9/2797 So I recently replaced my stuffing box and packing. When i have it tightened to only allow a drip or
Spinnaker rig for sj23 j24 racing at 10:20am 11.26.12 San Juan Sailboats 1/5840 Anyone have their 23 set up with spin gear? I don't know if I have the ability on my rig, but looki
18.5 rigging questions (2) lbsailor at 10:10am 11.26.12 Smaller Boats 4/1595 We are doing a dry rigging of our Hunter 18.5 before we take it out this weekend and have a few ques
Spectacular Morning Roger Long at 9:39am 11.26.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 1/2353 I can't remember the last morning I woke up anchored in a place where I can't see a single house. Pe
Asymmetrical spinnaker on 192/222? Brian S at 9:18am 11.26.12 Day Sailers 19/4510 Are any of you guys flying an asym on your 192 or 222? My boat (192) had a spinnaker, but I didn'
GPSMAP 78s Bonzai at 8:42am 11.26.12 Ask All Sailors 8/1645 The Admiral gave me early Christmas present. It is my first handheld GPS and I was wondering if anyo
Bunk Slides merlinuxo at 8:26am 11.26.12 Trailer Sailors 11/6910 These look like they would take some work out of launching and retrieving a trailerable. http://www.
AGM batteries CCHer at 7:51am 11.26.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/2482 For those 12 volt battery experts out there....I recently purchased a B37 with fairly new AGM batter
Trailer Sailing in North Carolina rgranger at 7:49am 11.26.12 Trailer Sailors 3/2575 Hey All I found this useful website that shows public boat ramps in N.C. Thought I'd share. http:
302 Rudder Stufing Box? the_alpine at 6:49am 11.26.12 Bigger Boats 5/1412 So I was searching for a rudder stuffing box on my 302, but there does not appear to be one. Theres
CO Detectors, Propane & Smoke Alarms. Bowedtoothdoc at 6:12am 11.26.12 Ask All Sailors 13/2644 Hello all, I recently purchased a couple of propane heaters for the winter months and would like to
Stantion idiots.. BillyK at 4:22am 11.26.12 Ask All Sailors 36/6200 I've always hated the stantion design on sailboats. Mine included. i cringe when every dock boy i
Weatherhelm michellepinto at 4:17am 11.26.12 Racing 10/14965 I get a lot of weather helm on my radar. What do I do?
Spinnaker tack position (1) fupls at 3:37am 11.26.12 Mid-Size Boats 8/2972 I just use the anchor roller to attach the spinnaker tack. However, I don't know if there is any oth
3qm30y Squeaking capjules at 9:37pm 11.25.12 Ask All Sailors 10/4004 Hello, My engine has started making a squeaking sound, I thought it was the alternator so I repalc
Gulfstar 45 Hirsch g5665 at 8:51pm 11.25.12 Ask All Sailors 2/5375 Good day all Sailboat owners I just want to have some inputs about the Gulfstar 45 Hirsch We just
Special O Day Project - Perch Seats dennisv at 8:45pm 11.25.12 Bigger Boats 2/1563 Not sure I've seen any posts on this issue. So looking for some help. O'Day's traditionally have
K&N filter (2) paulj at 8:04pm 11.25.12 Catalina 310 26/6866 2009 project I could not attach photos to the email................ K'N Product Informat
Keel leak? contractor184 at 6:04pm 11.25.12 The Cherubini Hunters 5/2690 I have an 83 hunter 25. Power washed everything first time after picked up the boat, and two days la

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H410 distance prop shaft to rubber Valerio at 3:06pm 06.06.22 yes you can do it
Hunter 410 cutlass bearing Valerio at 3:05pm 06.06.22 you do not need anything to remove it only get loose the two Allen screw. By the way if your shaft i
Mainsail downhaul kappykaplan at 3:04pm 06.06.22 It dropped like a rock afterwards. Great news! :beer:
Fuel gauge / sender issues JamesG161 at 2:13pm 06.06.22 What could be causing this......... a short inside the gauge? See the image above by @JoeWhite. T
Mainsail downhaul brockangelo at 1:19pm 06.06.22 Thanks all - I replaced all the mainsail sliders (they were pretty gunky) and then I did @garymalmgr
Mainsail downhaul Kingjim91 at 1:16pm 06.06.22 I moved up from a C22. It had a downhaul on the jib, but not the main. The main dropped, like othe
Great Lakes Maiden Voyage Help David in Sandusky at 1:13pm 06.06.22
Fuel gauge / sender issues (1) JoeWhite at 1:08pm 06.06.22 205995 Here is the one I use.
Buying a Boat in Mexico (or any country outside of Canada) Kaysirin at 12:48pm 06.06.22 @Kaysirin welcome to SBO. Cheers :beer: Thank you kindly Sir! I just bought my first sailboat on
Outboard mounting bolts seized (1) Project_Mayhem at 12:16pm 06.06.22 It looks like theres some dirt on those threads which could be the reason why you're having issues.
Outboard mounting bolts seized (1) Ralph Johnstone at 12:14pm 06.06.22 Got time to waste ? ? ? Maybe it's time to get ridiculous. 1. Find a nut of the same diameter a
traveller change/upgrade Justin_NSA at 12:10pm 06.06.22 Do they have a logo? Photos would still help. Requested in your duplicate post
Rigging Question JamesG161 at 11:59am 06.06.22 Looks like the simulator was done with RL sailboat architects or advice. I did a good job of guessi
Outboard mounting bolts seized dlochner at 11:53am 06.06.22 Put the wrench on the handle from the round end. The pressure from the wrench will be on the metal p
Outboard mounting bolts seized (1) skunther at 11:47am 06.06.22 I had this issue with a Honda this past year and the dealer explained to NOT use the handles at all
traveller change/upgrade dlochner at 11:40am 06.06.22 A photo would help.
traveller change/upgrade jimlf at 11:36am 06.06.22 looking to find out who makes the mariner traveller cars and tracks anyone ever heard of one thought
Repairing an HS35 handset compuguy at 11:35am 06.06.22
traveller change/upgrade jimlf at 11:33am 06.06.22 does anyone know who makes mariner travellers my car says mariner and the track does as well
Repairing an HS35 handset Davidasailor26 at 11:24am 06.06.22 Hi, I got probably a similar battery problem. My remote HS35 stays only connected for 1 minute an

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