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cadams at 2:57pm 10.13.12
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I just bought a 1987 Catalina 22 with a swing keel. I used to sail an Oday 26 with a swing keel and
c_witch at 2:36pm 10.13.12
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Just some photo's showing our failed keel cable and how we kinda circumvented the issue with much lu
c_witch at 2:06pm 10.13.12
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Hiee, I'm curious as to what conditions people feel comfortable with sailing their boats in when
DAVA390 at 1:18pm 10.13.12
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Does anyone else feel like they have been had by boatpix.com? I have very sour taste now and didn`t
Roger Long at 1:01pm 10.13.12
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One month since leaving Portland and anchored here in Leadenham Creek. Working farm, no mega mansio
ritch at 12:37pm 10.13.12
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My wife and I bought a 1993 hunter 40.5 this past summer and are in need of a replacment holding tan
jcockerline at 11:22am 10.13.12
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I have a 2009 Hunter 41 DS. Love the boat. I am currently located at Bronte Outer Harbour Marina on
Jim Seamans at 11:15am 10.13.12
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Monday Oct 15 we untie the dock lines and head south to the Bahamas. Will check in when I can. Will
Gudenuph at 11:05am 10.13.12
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Would a Nautical Spell Checker be a practical/useful addition for these forums? Spell checkers I've
1usavet at 9:50am 10.13.12
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I have a Sanibel 18 that now has a center board that won't drop. I want to fix (it's on the trailer
Starfishtexas at 8:48am 10.13.12
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Just got a 84 30 ft S2 9A Need some cleaning and updating inside. Any photos, ideas or help please.
rboylan12 at 8:42am 10.13.12
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I'm sure there's a simple solution that's eluding me, but how do I remove the plastic cover over the
Boatsail1 at 8:04am 10.13.12
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:cussing:Anyone experience slow fueling of Oday 28? At fuel dock or hand pumping from Jerry can. B
bbenkert at 6:24am 10.13.12
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Hello everyone! I am slowly getting to know my 1980 H33 Cherubini! I just recently got the fresh wat
JustDucky at 6:10am 10.13.12
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I am currently sitting at Beaufort Town Dock with a problem Depth sounder. I am reluctant to continu
lbyonkers at 4:03am 10.13.12
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How do remove the upper shrouds from the ends of the spreader? My thought was to unscrew the upper
adelboat at 8:33pm 10.12.12
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Hi - We are interested in purchasing a 2001 Catalina 36 with a wing keel, and are hoping to learn ab
finding41 at 7:40pm 10.12.12
12/2400
Daddy and daughter (4) going to get the boat out and wash the bottom off and get ready for winter.
gary at 7:21pm 10.12.12
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I pulled our Hunter 22 ten days ago and tonight I have a fire in the wood stove. Such is life in Ma
VHF Location   (1)
gpd955 at 6:32pm 10.12.12
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Anyone have their VHF radios mounted at the pedestal. Just bought the SH 2150 and was considering m

Recent Replies

Proper way to attach spare tire as working tongue wheel
Orbweaver at 4:48pm 02.26.23
Hi and welcome! I had to google to figure out what that boat is. That's so light I can't imagine the
Boat Speed and Pointing
Brian D at 4:42pm 02.26.23
What do you mean by 'tacking angle'? Are you referring to how well your boat points into the wind?
Funny Friday!!!
WayneH at 3:01pm 02.26.23
Wind generators, yay or nay?
jon hansen at 2:15pm 02.26.23
nay
Wind generators, yay or nay?
Crusty Ol Salt at 12:51pm 02.26.23
I do not own a wind generator. The guy that owns the catamaran on the next pier over does. Our boats
Wind generators, yay or nay?
dLj at 12:17pm 02.26.23
It's been my understanding that it depends upon where you sail. Also that often when there is limite
1984 Hunter 31 - Cast Iron Keel Rust
Ralph Johnstone at 11:02am 02.26.23
Not 100% sure; however, I believe that Beneteau used interlux to initially coat all of the steel ke
1984 Hunter 31 - Cast Iron Keel Rust
BigEasy at 10:43am 02.26.23
Damn, I have seen coal tar epoxy used in some gawd awful places and it just will not let go, ever.
Wind generators, yay or nay?
rgranger at 10:01am 02.26.23
Seems to me you might consider both solar and wind.
1984 Hunter 31 - Cast Iron Keel Rust
Ralph Johnstone at 9:18am 02.26.23
I recoated it with coal tar epoxy. Damn, I have seen coal tar epoxy used in some gawd awful place
1984 Hunter 31 - Cast Iron Keel Rust
Ralph Johnstone at 9:11am 02.26.23
We, along with probably 80% of the boats in our area, haul out annually for winter storage. Our ins
New Engine Design. What could it do for a boat?
Ralph Johnstone at 9:01am 02.26.23
There are some good puns in there somewhere. :beer: I thought the same for an hour or two but cam
Funny Friday!!!
jssailem at 8:57am 02.26.23
Petrel mast diameter please.   (2)
jssailem at 8:51am 02.26.23
Welcome Peter to SBO Congrats on your boat. The Petrel has a bit of a history. There were 2 designs
Modifications to an Albin Viggen
Scott T-Bird at 7:49am 02.26.23
Apparently this is a deck-stepped mast and my first guess would be that the plywood was a retro-fit
Eliminate topping lift
Davidasailor26 at 7:36am 02.26.23
Another way to rig a makeshift topping lift when not sailing is to use the backstay (if you have on
Eliminate topping lift
JBP-PA at 7:00am 02.26.23
Another way to rig a makeshift topping lift when not sailing is to use the backstay (if you have one
advice on auto chart plotter   (3)
JBP-PA at 6:40am 02.26.23
It feels salty to have paper charts, but basically they are a waste of space, in my opinion. If yo

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