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Adjustability of OB Motor Mounts David S at 10:19pm 11.09.12 Trailer Sailors 9/11379 On my 79 O'day 22 I have a hard time raising my old 9.9 Evinrude manual start (yes it is heavy). Th
Ideal trailerable sailboat - theoretical approach Bosman at 9:05pm 11.09.12 Trailer Sailors 175/133371 Hi all, Let's face it. Currently there are not really that many choices when it comes to NEW trail
Corrosion in Cabin - Help! Bob Camarena at 8:17pm 11.09.12 Catalina 30 6/3762 My 1981 C-30 has been closed up for a couple of months at it's dock and, when I opened it yesterday,
356 Bimini-where to find Jimongee at 7:53pm 11.09.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1819 Ok -so we have a budget! Do any of you sailors have information on where to get the "best pricing" o
Deck Light Replacement Bulb rjstevnson at 6:52pm 11.09.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/3486 Does anyone out there know what type of deck light was used onh 1995 42s7? It is a steaming/deck li
Careening Catalina 30 wing keel pullark at 4:19pm 11.09.12 Catalina 30 6/2488 Hi All, I would like to give my boat a bottom scrub. Doesn't need new bottom paint quite yet. The bo
info about Crown Marine Converters Rebelwi at 4:18pm 11.09.12 Pearson 0/1941 I recently purchased a 1981 model Pearson 424 which has a Crown Marine Converter mod 3012-3. The uni
OK To Winterize Engine With Propylene Glycol? Ducati at 3:33pm 11.09.12 Ask All Sailors 37/17924 West Marine said it was OK to winterize the Volvo diesel with propylene glycol...so I did. However
Need some dinghy advice Bobglas at 2:44pm 11.09.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/3164 OK, I've got a new 26m delivered at the end of the season. Only used it 3 times, love it!! I got an
Baby Stay on Beneteau 235 lskid47 at 1:46pm 11.09.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1836 Do you really need the Baby Stay on a 235 if 90% of our sailing is under 15 mph? If so how much tens
Electrical Fault Pompadi at 1:41pm 11.09.12 Catalina 309 Group Forum 9/4953 Hi all Went for a sail last night The first thing I noticed was that my engine battery was down to
See SPOT Run. Roger Long at 1:12pm 11.09.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 2/3600 Those of you who watch my SPOT several times a day (as a few have admitted doing) as a form of vicar
S 2 9.2A 3 Blade Propeller 15 R 11 Bob McKee at 11:04am 11.09.12 S2 1/1259 I have a 1976 S 2 9.2A, several years ago I installed a Yanmar 3GMD engine that produces 20hp at 340
Fwd mast groove on 336 curtdo at 10:51am 11.09.12 Mid-Size Boats 3/1560 This may be a dumb question, but what is the mast groove that is on the forward side of Hunter 336 m
192 adjustable backstay opinions needed Brian S at 9:27am 11.09.12 Day Sailers 3/1743 Hey, guys, I just picked up a 192 right at the end of the season, and I'm already thinking thoughts
What is this? (1) C30GB at 9:03am 11.09.12 Catalina 30 17/3841 See attached photo. This piece came with my boat when I bought it. Anyone know what it is for?
Rudder issues for 1989 Hunter, 40 Foot 38lat at 8:43am 11.09.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1138 Morning: What is on the inside of the rudder? How is the "post" designed - top to bottom, like sa
Xantrex Remote Panel Wiring Questions Captneils at 5:07am 11.09.12 Big Boats 6/1978 I just purchased a Xantex 20amp charger with the remote panel and temp sensor. I've looked at my 199
Running rigging Therapyg at 5:03am 11.09.12 Bigger Boats 1/1254 Hello, New to the forum, just purchased an O'Day 34 (1982 Model). I am looking for all the correct
Before After Sandy Aerial Photos sea_casper at 3:41am 11.09.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1781 Photo Link From Avweb.com "Aviators have been helping out with the recovery from last week's storm

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Bilge Pump breaker George Braun at 12:28pm 03.30.23 George, Have you looked in the bilge with the pump making "a faint noise", or are you hearing it th
I'm a newbie fresh and green! Clay Smith at 12:28pm 03.30.23 Not so fast! I got a good look at the bottom side of this boat today and I'm crushed right now just
Bilge Pump breaker George Braun at 12:27pm 03.30.23 Sounds like a float switch with a medium resistance short. The pump runs all the time but slowly d
I Know Age is just a number but at 75 am I just dreaming ? Captain Larry-DH at 12:26pm 03.30.23 @GrandPaw Welcome to SBO. I conclude from what you described your wife needs to be treated more l
Lazy jacks kappykaplan at 12:25pm 03.30.23 wondering what the smallest line I can get away with is. Slightly bigger Pearson . . . my lines ar
Bilge Pump breaker ggrizzard at 12:14pm 03.30.23 George, Have you looked in the bilge with the pump making "a faint noise", or are you hearing it thr
Legend 40.5 - Refrigerator and Freezer manuals fero at 12:07pm 03.30.23 Thanks, useful but this is for newer models with evaporators, our were with cold plates and older co
Lazy jacks fred1diver at 12:05pm 03.30.23 Hello Below, yes I did read it, great article, I guess I am just looking for more info, I did source
H37C Main sail reefing Paul356 at 12:02pm 03.30.23 Similar to what Hayden said. On my 356, the single line reefing works great, from the cockpit. To
Electrical Question (Advice Needed) rlongfield at 11:34am 03.30.23 Pulling this thread out of the basement. I have a question for USB/12V power outlets. From what I'v
Catalina 320 exhaust water hose lengths Black_Dog_Sailing at 11:16am 03.30.23 The exhaust water hose coming out of the muffler is leaking. It's the original hose from 1997 so w
How tight is too tight on a holding tanking fitting install? JoeWhite at 10:45am 03.30.23 Can you install the connections while tank is outside and fill with water and let it sit overnight t
Damper plate? jssailem at 10:41am 03.30.23 unless someone knows of a lower cost source. Would be pleased to check, but will need parts detail
Bilge Pump breaker JoeWhite at 10:30am 03.30.23 Yes, I agree with Rich, you can disconnect the float switch wires and connect them together to test
Bilge Pump breaker Rich Stidger at 10:10am 03.30.23 Sounds like a float switch with a medium resistance short. The pump runs all the time but slowly du
I Know Age is just a number but at 75 am I just dreaming ? Captain Larry-DH at 10:00am 03.30.23 @GrandPaw Welcome to SBO. I conclude from what you described your wife needs to be treated more li
Bilge Pump breaker George Braun at 9:40am 03.30.23 (Edit) Cut the power wire to the pump, the faint noise stopped.
Bottom paint. What have I gotten myself into? sailme88 at 9:18am 03.30.23 my experience with barrier coating is that there are 2 colors.. White and gray. If you are at white
Legend 40.5 - Refrigerator and Freezer manuals Don S/V ILLusion at 9:05am 03.30.23 https://www.dometic.com/assets/27/43/installation%20and%20operating%20manual_62743.pdf
Bottom paint. What have I gotten myself into? rgranger at 9:02am 03.30.23 There is a very easy way to get all of the old bottom paint off... I post on this a few times each s

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