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2012 Yamaha-26-2EX SH jnovie at 11:20am 08.31.12 Yamaha 3/3339 I have been enjoying sailing my Y26 tall rig on San Francisco Bay and have often wondered how nice i
Deck pitting/chipping D Hardman at 9:36am 08.31.12 Catalina 30 4/1892 Good day all, I have utilized the discussion forum in the past and have had good success so I tho
Friday Morning Fun -Sailing a 310 to the Caribbean JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 9:32am 08.31.12 Catalina 310 18/6520 So I have been dreaming of sailing away. Sell almost everything I own, fit out the boat and head sou
Fuel tank replacemnt C30 1989 topman at 8:16am 08.31.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/5002 HI any hints/tips would be great for replacing the tank in a 1989 C30 Cheers
Safety railing mjmercer19248 at 8:01am 08.31.12 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1188 Some of the tops of the safety rail stanchions have broken. This is the piece on top where the cable
1979 Hunter Spinnaker Rig dwyermj at 7:01am 08.31.12 The Cherubini Hunters 1/954 I'm looking at buying a 1979 Hunter 27 right now. One of the first things I'd like to do to the boat
Need help choosing a used weekender model 3sheetstothewind at 6:38am 08.31.12 Ask All Sailors 14/4434 Hello all, Greetings fellow sailors! I'm new to the forum as of today and would welcome some exper
control panel mystery mortyd at 6:32am 08.31.12 Catalina 30 13/1486 on my engine control panel there is what seems a female pin connector that even seaward doesn't unde
Hunter 36 differences wdeluna at 6:23am 08.31.12 Big Boats 7/1542 I currently own a 1995 Hunter 29.5. I am going to buy a Hunter 36. Does anybody know what the diff
Hunter 27 Spinnaker Rig dwyermj at 6:10am 08.31.12 Mid-Size Boats 4/1949 I'm looking at buying a Hunter 27 right now. One of the first things I'd like to do to the boat woul
Strange Electrical Voltage Drop Jim Seamans at 4:28am 08.31.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1301 I have a factory installed refrigeration on H356. Wires from the DC panel to the refrig is 8 awg. I'
Dexron.... Dexron VI NYSail at 4:15am 08.31.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1561 Hello Going to change trans fluid today. Manual says use Dexron ATF fluid. I understand that over
Outhaul Carl.Lee at 3:54am 08.31.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1331 I sail my Beneteau 34 single-handed much of the time in Singapore waters which are known for prevale
Installing Impellers chasmoyer at 10:26pm 08.30.12 Big Boats 16/2645 I just completed dismantling my Yanmar driven Kohler 8 Kw generator to get at the heat exchanger whi
Fresh Water Engine(s) Flush Valve chasmoyer at 10:16pm 08.30.12 Big Boats 20/3202 I was recently advised to install a Y-valve on my engine and generator thru hull elbows that would
exhaust flap assembly csavage at 9:57pm 08.30.12 Catalina 30 9/2322 I'm about to replace the exhaust flap assembly and wanting advice on the best sealant to use at the
A Sad Day Pakele at 9:46pm 08.30.12 Yamaha 3/3429 My 25MKII Pakele is for sale... The boat has been the brightest part of my life for most of the last
Pictures?: H37C Staysail Furler coleman at 8:03pm 08.30.12 The Cherubini Hunters 11/4403 I am considering going to a boomless, or a loose footed club, staysail with roller furling. Staysai
Pintle Help pintlepaul at 5:28pm 08.30.12 Day Sailers 3/1386 I need a new pintle for my Hunter 146 2003. Where can I get one? I looked here and googled it but c
Hey Phil, I want a Commerical account Jim Seamans at 5:24pm 08.30.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1392 I want, I want, I want.... SBO, has been great for ordering just about anything I need. All of you

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An Announcement About Catalina Parts. A Big One. Joe at 6:48am 05.17.22 Yay...... no more redirecting inquiries for Catalina parts to the Catalina factory or the other 3rd
Jib catches on bow pulpit - port tack only Joe at 6:38am 05.17.22 Look at the tack connection on the furler drum. I'll bet that the sail is closer to the pulpit on o
Is this a terrible idea D Swanson at 6:36am 05.17.22 For about 5K you would do better to find something that is already floating and sailable. Even then,
Is this a terrible idea Joe at 6:20am 05.17.22 No...... forget it. Or....Yes.... it's a terrible idea. Why do you think it's sitting there....
cl 14 (2) dewe48 at 6:16am 05.17.22 I had to make sure it worked for the kids. What a fun little boat
New Hunter 19-2 update richiemx5 at 6:16am 05.17.22 Hey Henry, Prepping my boat and getting her ready to get on the water next week weather providin
Amount of Liability Insurance Tedd at 6:13am 05.17.22 Wonder how that clause would stand up in a civil trial. I expect it would be much the same as waiver
Fuel Catalyst thinwater at 6:06am 05.17.22 Some model Diesel Engines for road use like Trucks and Motorhomes are fitted by the vehicle manufac
Boat sinks unexpectedly DougM at 5:47am 05.17.22 looks like a toy that an alligator took a bite out of. Maybe thats the gator off the bow, just below
Yanmar 3GM30FC not getting full RPM's vsfoster at 5:44am 05.17.22 Basics first, is the tachometer working well and accurate? Have you noticed a loss of power and/o
Diesel smelll, diesel leak . 35.5 Legend (1) jssailem at 5:41am 05.17.22
What do I need to get this autopilot going again? RoyS at 5:32am 05.17.22 I would not mix and match. Just because there is corrosion present on the hydraulic unit does not me
Is this a terrible idea 31seahorse at 5:22am 05.17.22 Seems to be somewhat like "Road Kill". Once you pick it up you "own" it or at least need to deal wi
Is this a terrible idea Davidasailor26 at 5:00am 05.17.22
Is this a terrible idea Scott T-Bird at 4:56am 05.17.22 Most likely you can buy a similar boat that you can sail immediately for far less than the cost of p
Removing fuel pickup tube from tank in an O'Day 28 terry_buda at 4:55am 05.17.22 Thanks for your excellent comment Greg! I too like things to operate properly and work as designed
Boat sinks unexpectedly Davidasailor26 at 4:54am 05.17.22 Looks like the front fell off.
600 Watt Inverter sailme88 at 4:49am 05.17.22 600w..meh...sell it and get an inverter worth having... 1500-2000w
600 Watt Inverter sailme88 at 4:48am 05.17.22 any 120VAC appliance which draws less than 600w. Light, computer charger, phone charger, small TV,
Boat sinks unexpectedly sailme88 at 4:46am 05.17.22 Thinking a collision ....

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