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Chainplates (2) kclancy at 9:42am 03.05.23 Catalina 22 11/2202 Hi All - I have a new-to-me 1987 and she has a few leaks, my chainplates and windows are leaking. Wh
RC Marine deck fill cap/hardware = where to find parts? (1) Konrad Jarausch at 8:13am 03.05.23 C&C 1/965 I managed to lose a deck-fill cap for a 'RC Marine made in New Zealand' deck fill fitting ... and ca
Second anchor question (2) BroncoJohn at 6:30am 03.05.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 18/2987 My Hunter 386 came with a Lewmar Delta anchor. I had an opportunity to pick up a new Rocna 20 kg (44
Drinking water filter Erbardy at 4:37am 03.05.23 Ask All Sailors 25/5328 Quick question. Do any of you use an in-line water filter for your galley faucet so that you drink
No Engine Alarm buzzer when key is on Hans Baart at 1:52pm 03.04.23 Engines and Propulsion 24/4247 Low Oil pressure switch is good, oil pressure at switch is good, continuity of yellow/white wire to
H26 centerboard bracket (1) Astrozombie at 12:01pm 03.04.23 Smaller Boats 4/1106 Getting ready to fab a new centerboard bracket and Im reviewing the drawings, the 3/4 in nut fir the
Bene First 42 open sea? AndrejSail at 11:07am 03.04.23 Ask All Sailors 14/1688 Dear Sailors, I own a Bene first 42 from 1983. The boat overall is in good shape and sails well. Re
Leveling a boat on land Sail22Capri22 at 6:58am 03.04.23 Ask All Sailors 13/2610
In search of the driest bilge possible Timm R Oday25 at 6:42pm 03.03.23 Ask All Sailors 19/1832 It irrtitates me to no end to see even the smallest amount amount of water in our bilge . While clea
Longitudinal prop crack (2) PK123 at 5:34pm 03.03.23 Ask All Sailors 13/1430 Just thought Id share a couple of photo of a 12rh9 two blade prop with a longitudinal crack full dep
First time Porta Potti owner/user : question Sail22Capri22 at 4:49pm 03.03.23 Ask All Sailors 11/1726 I just installed a Thetford 550p Porta Potti with MSD hoses in my Capri 22. When the time comes to l
Regulateur d'allure sur hunter 33 michel06440 at 3:35pm 03.03.23 Mid-Size Boats 3/810 Bonjour je voudrais savoir si quelqu'un a deja installe un regulateur d'allure sur un hunter 33 (200
Bow roller replacement Beneteau First 325 AndrewCX at 3:09pm 03.03.23 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1566 Does anyone know where I can find a replacement bow roller for a Beneteau First 325? The original ca
MPPT controller location Grichelli at 12:29pm 03.03.23 Catalina 310 36/5765 Hello, tomorrow I'm tackling the installation of two 100W flex panels. I've looked around and canno
Boom Vang bnolen at 10:49am 03.03.23 Ask A Hunter Owner 30/4636 Just purchased my first sailboat, 1983 Hunter 25, the blockhouse edition. There is no boom vang. Is
Salish Sea... Anchoring ideas jssailem at 9:35am 03.03.23 Pacific North West Cruisers 7/2510 Found this SV Panope video from a 2022 cruise by the Steve - Anchoring Wizard of Port Townsend. Th
Hunter 240 cover Woodyvv at 8:42am 03.03.23 Smaller Boats 7/1567 Does anyone have a source and/or plan for a fairly easy to remove cover for a Hunter 240? My vessel
BOGO FREE on Select EVO and Ocean Series Winches ...3TacksontheWater at 6:40am 03.03.23 Catalina 22 1/863 West Marine's BOGO winch sale just dropped yesterday. I confess that based on the pictures, I do pre
POSITION DU COMPAS FLUXGATE SUR H 33 michel06440 at 3:06am 03.03.23 Mid-Size Boats 18/2438
I just completed full refit of my 41S5 georgetheleo at 4:40pm 03.02.23 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1356 Dear Sailing Group It took 2 years part time . Every possible known weakness was address. Direct

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Route & timing advice: Marina del Rey ? Greece on a Downeaster 38 dlochner at 6:59am 09.04.25 The trip can't be done as the boat is currently equipped. It is highly unlikely the Panama Canal wil
Route & timing advice: Marina del Rey ? Greece on a Downeaster 38 jssailem at 6:24am 09.04.25 It is flattering that you posed the query here on SBO. With your two year sailing history and schoo
Tether Pocket jssailem at 6:00am 09.04.25
Motoring mast dlochner at 5:57am 09.04.25 Cool idea. Getting a little nitpicky but the ColRegs state that your steaming light must be a mete
Leaking helm cover dlochner at 5:55am 09.04.25 The seal is damaged, replace the O-ring or replace the whole cover with a new one with a better seal
Tether Pocket dlochner at 5:53am 09.04.25 Our tethers remain attached to the jack line or to the pad eyes in the cockpit. When we go below, th
Down wind Genoa Joe at 5:45am 09.04.25 not concerned with downwind at all. Just wondering if this would perform like a normal genoa That
Hunter 49 Solar Panel Installation Advice (6) Daze at 5:43am 09.04.25 Here are some pics of my installation back in the spring of '21. I installed four 200 watt panels.
Tether Pocket thinwater at 5:20am 09.04.25 I did it that way for a couple of years and found it to be annoying and it would snag on things. Th
Tether Pocket colemj at 5:19am 09.04.25 Have you checked the manufacturer of your pfd website for accessories? Ours has several options for
Route & timing advice: Marina del Rey ? Greece on a Downeaster 38 Foswick at 5:17am 09.04.25 There's a lot to this that goes beyond the questions you asked. The thing is, from a practical point
Leaking helm cover Pompadi at 5:13am 09.04.25 We have the exact same issue with same damage to the back wall. I've now fiited a thicker O Ring wi
Hunter 49 Solar Panel Installation Advice JR19454 at 5:08am 09.04.25 I have not installed a water maker yet. Are you looking for info my solar panel installation? Ye
Route & timing advice: Marina del Rey ? Greece on a Downeaster 38 Rick Webb at 4:48am 09.04.25 My other thought is what is entailed in importing the boat into Greece? Is it worth the expense to d
Motoring mast Rick Webb at 4:28am 09.04.25 Cool idea. Getting a little nitpicky but the ColRegs state that your steaming light must be a meter
Route & timing advice: Marina del Rey ? Greece on a Downeaster 38 garymalmgren at 4:25am 09.04.25 RE; Roughly how long would you expect MDR ? Greece to take on a DE38, assuming typical sailing speed
Route & timing advice: Marina del Rey ? Greece on a Downeaster 38 dlochner at 4:22am 09.04.25 The trip you propose would probably take a year or longer and would be very challenging. The cost o
Route & timing advice: Marina del Rey ? Greece on a Downeaster 38 Rick Webb at 4:16am 09.04.25 I wonder if the folks who run the canal would allow passage through it. As I understand it motorin
Tether Pocket jssailem at 6:49pm 09.03.25 As you stated, you can build your own. Adjust the lengths to meet your needs.
Tether Pocket Foswick at 6:32pm 09.03.25 Wrap it around your waist, like a belt. Standard racer trick. Out of the way, not uncomfortable, an

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