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Where to cut for chain-plate inspection port Jared1048 at 11:37pm 03.13.13 Mid-Size Boats 7/3881 Hello, I heard someone mentioned that they cut an inspection port to look at there chain-plates an
s2 8.0 Blue water? How was hull built? candy7 at 10:56pm 03.13.13 S2 4/4026 I am thinking of buying the 8.0. It seems a great use of space. How is it in a ruff ocean? I am th
Installing a Norcolder fridge conversion bugbitten at 7:56pm 03.13.13 S2 9/2582 Folks, I'm installing a Norcolder 4408 conversion unit in my 9.2A. http://www.defender.com/product
2012 Hunter 39 Tachometer Issue canuck at 7:50pm 03.13.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1122 We have a Yanmar 3JH5E (40 HP) with a 3 blade prop and have the Electromaax 120 amp upgrade. At 290
Hole in keel bulb. (3) Ed Schenck at 7:41pm 03.13.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1955 These pictures are of a friend's bulb keel on his 28.5 Beneteau. The entire area appears to be fibe
Installation angle limits?????? woodster at 7:37pm 03.13.13 Ask All Sailors 53/10381 OK here is the conditions....... 1 replaced the new prop shaft strut 2 used a new prop shaft 3 used
Replacing Windows in an O'Day 222 Wooden Shoe at 7:30pm 03.13.13 Day Sailers 4/1760 I would appreciate any advice regarding the replacement of the two wondows of my O'Day 222. Many Th
Hunter 30 needs help chokrisandy at 6:43pm 03.13.13 The Cherubini Hunters 25/6671 Hello I recently purchased a Hunter 30, 1981, it looks nice and clean. However inside the cabin unde
Operation Sailboat (4) rickdanger27 at 6:14pm 03.13.13 Catalina 22 30/4464 i got my new 1974 Catalina 22 less than a week ago and so far i have a lot to do it seems. so i nee
Terminal blocks Bob S at 5:50pm 03.13.13 Musings With Maine Sail 22/12145 Maine, Can you recommend a marine grade terminal block for 18-22awg wire? I cut my radar cable when
New owner - 1993 hunter 23.5 I have a cover what is it for? teebutch at 5:22pm 03.13.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1798 just purchased a 1993 hunter 23.5 and i have a rectangular cover of the same material as my main sai
Standing Rigging Replacement Hunter 37 (1) martin15387 at 5:03pm 03.13.13 Big Boats 0/1226 Can anyone help me obtain wire tension figures for my 1988 Hunter Legend. I am starting with the cap
search only one forum Hayden Watson at 4:41pm 03.13.13 Forum Help (Site Talk) 1/2112 Good day. I am trying to search for info on removal of the bulkhead from my C30 but the results alwa
Another Roller Furling Question (222) treeman at 3:19pm 03.13.13 Ask An Oday Owner 10/4480 I realize this topic has been covered before, but I thought there might be some new options availabl
"Stated Value" Boat Insurance syoun10 at 3:09pm 03.13.13 Ask All Sailors 29/5386 Can anybody explain this to me? My boat insurance is a "stated value" policy (I believe most boat
Rudder downhaul line Brian S at 3:04pm 03.13.13 Day Sailers 10/3913 How does one go about replacing the rudder downhaul line for a 192? That line goes in, and I don'
Considering sewing a new cover Bad Obsession at 1:33pm 03.13.13 Catalina 30 12/2615 A few years ago my companionway leaked some during a hurricane. It caused a bit of a mess by soakin
Morgan Hats? And, Facebook Page? Outisland_Crsr at 12:27pm 03.13.13 Morgan 1/3055 I sail and live on a Morgan Out Island 33, and I have found a pretty sweet resource (besides this on
On our way to the Keys Miss Informed at 11:33am 03.13.13 Ask All Sailors 22/4656 Hey y'all! So, we posted a few weeks ago under the "destinations" tab, but someone suggested that
West Coast to Hawaii Islescape at 11:25am 03.13.13 Pacific North West Cruisers 0/19121 Does anyone know when the PAC Ralley starts and location of the start? San Francisco? Is anyone from

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Paint Rollers (Covers) sailcapt340 at 1:55pm 04.12.23 Okay, I just woke up from my nap as recommended by Timm. I agree Rich, I paint each year for the sam
Found a 2003 C310 BigEasy at 1:32pm 04.12.23 So Abby and her boyfriend will crew at our first race this year and see if RoseLeigh can get some
Please critique my masthead antenna! DArcy at 1:30pm 04.12.23 New mounting spot. Whether or not it performs better, who knows, but I'm already sleeping better. :
Paint Rollers (Covers) Davidasailor26 at 1:13pm 04.12.23
Paint Rollers (Covers) Rich Stidger at 12:58pm 04.12.23 I stopped using 3/8" nap rollers 15+ years ago. They simply put too much paint on the bottom, and t
Anyone own a Hunter 22 swing keel from the early 80's? dlochner at 12:55pm 04.12.23 Take a look at the Small Boat Hunter Forum here on SBO. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/forums/sm
Found a 2003 C310 Ward H at 12:33pm 04.12.23
Paint Rollers (Covers) JamesG161 at 12:31pm 04.12.23 Answer is simple. Look on you paint can or go to the Seller's Site. They will give you thinning, br
Need seawater pump for Hunter 42 Kohler 9.5 KW generator JamesG161 at 12:16pm 04.12.23 Just for your info... Your boat and my H430 are all most identical on everything. Like AC, Refrig,
Lewmar Hatch Gasket Installation JamesG161 at 12:05pm 04.12.23 If my reglued seam fails Maybe this... Cut new gasket at seam. Cut an inch out of old gasket. Glu
Hull/deck Leaks DArcy at 11:47am 04.12.23 I am not familiar with the Catalina 30 hull to deck joint. If it was sealed with 5200 as Dave says i
AITA? Racing situation that came up stickinthemud57 at 10:55am 04.12.23 If you're short handed or have an inexperienced crew, then tacking is 'expensive' and you may want
AITA? Racing situation that came up Daveinet at 10:47am 04.12.23 As one commenter put it, "if you ain't trading paint, you ain't racing...oh wait, that's NASCAR."
Leave the refrigerator on or off? BigEasy at 10:43am 04.12.23 I allow my fridge to remain on also; like to have cold beer & ice readily available as needed! I h
Lewmar Hatch Gasket Installation BigEasy at 10:30am 04.12.23 I know how, but what is my prize for the secret?:pimp: Still restoring my boat. I already k
Escape Rumba - Mast Replacement rgranger at 10:24am 04.12.23 Yes I think your's is a different model. Wish they still made them. They are fun and easy.
Damaged Hull and repair to ballast tank (1) rgranger at 10:21am 04.12.23 Posting mainly to follow this thread ... Posting for the same reason... and to let you know that you
Lewmar Hatch Gasket Installation BigEasy at 10:20am 04.12.23 There should be tiny air holes at the seam point. That seam should be between the handles. Heat g
Paint Rollers (Covers) sailcapt340 at 10:17am 04.12.23
Paint Rollers (Covers) Timm R Oday25 at 10:12am 04.12.23 I'm not sure I can help.. I just know everything is better after a nap...

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