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Rudder mount optimistic at 4:04pm 08.19.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1120 The top rudder mount on the transom of my 1979 S245 cracked. Is there a generic replacement or do I
A little more finished looking now. (5) c_witch at 3:55pm 08.19.12 Trailer Sailors 37/8681 Hiee, Just thought I'd post some photo's of the work I did over the weekend. I added trimming to
Any Concerns About OEM Cherubini Hunter Chainplates? (2) rardiH36 at 3:34pm 08.19.12 The Cherubini Hunters 5/3668 Just wondering if anybody has found anaerobic (sans oxygen) crevice corrosion on their chainplates w
S2 Model 8.B Rudder Issue Gary Masse at 2:58pm 08.19.12 S2 0/1241 Hi, I am the recent owner of a 1979 26 foot S2 8.0 B with a rudder that is controlled by a wheel. I
go west young man sailormanbigd at 1:32pm 08.19.12 Ask All Sailors 6/1566 It seems I will be flying, unfortunately not sailing to SanDiego in September some time to assist my
Halyard and Sheets Ends shanepandront at 1:01pm 08.19.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1090 Hi: I am a new owner of a 26X (2002) and the sheets and halyards should be replaced. If one would si
Ghosting around Mr.X-Ray at 11:10am 08.19.12 Big Boats 0/777 It's nice out here on the Potomac today ghosting around. 1.6kts on the gps right now on a run agains
Lightning Strikes Sailboat on Lake Superior xcyz at 9:49am 08.19.12 Ask All Sailors 15/3553 A 26-foot private sailboat was hit by lightning late Saturday afternoon near the end of Minnesota Po
2/3 charts pdnervo at 9:48am 08.19.12 Ask All Sailors 8/1619 does anyone have any experience with the charts that are sold by by Bellingham Chart Pr
Boat swap summer 2013 georgedubose at 9:27am 08.19.12 Pearson 0/1248 Pearson Owners Next summer I am interested in a boat swap. My boat, Skylark is located in a berth
Givens Liferaft Company georgedubose at 9:24am 08.19.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1813 My Givens 6 man offshore liferaft is one year past its certification. I want to have it serviced and
Swing Keel Leak. Capt Strapfoots at 9:16am 08.19.12 Balboa 1/3720 Ok I heard a nasty rumor that the swing keel housing in the Balboa leaks in heavy waves. If that is
Hatch replacements for Columbia 26 Russell Brown at 9:08am 08.19.12 Columbia 1/1986 While I would love to build new hatches and hatchboard for my recently acquired Columbia 26, would p
Anybody recognise this Yanmar? (1) druid at 9:06am 08.19.12 Engines and Propulsion 10/4689 I'm about to buy an 1976 Ontario 32, but I can't identify the engine. It's an OLD Yanmar (probably t
Mac vrs Balboa 26 Capt Strapfoots at 8:23am 08.19.12 Balboa 0/1657 Hello all I currently own a Mac 25 and love it. However, I recently have an opportunity to slip i
Genoa size Mark Nooney at 7:52am 08.19.12 Mid-Size Boats 1/1190 Does anyone know if I increase the genoa to 130% we will be able to point better? 1984 Hunter 31 Tha
78 23 oday - line holding up the centerboard Jclark29 at 7:35am 08.19.12 Ask An Oday Owner 11/2793 Hi everyone, Yesterday the line that lifts my centerboard up has frayed to the inner rope. It is s
Catalina 22 MkII paddy4699 at 7:27am 08.19.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/3735 What is the difference between a 22 and a 22MKII?
Vibration under power Mark Nooney at 7:16am 08.19.12 Mid-Size Boats 8/1743 We own a 1984 Hunter 31. When we are under power there is a vibration (like a slapping or tapping)
Flexible Furler Problem gjaffess at 7:09am 08.19.12 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1629 I have a flexible furler on my O'Day 272. It has a plastic piece that you attach to the sail with a

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Helm Seat (1) Sailgunner at 8:17am 12.04.22 Love the helm seat I installed. Easily removed.
My worse boat nightmare... What is yours? stickinthemud57 at 8:00am 12.04.22 No lifejacket MOB and being unable to recover. Yep. I think you just trumped everything else.
Selden Rodkicker strut replacement Kings Gambit at 7:23am 12.04.22 I understand that other reputable manufacturers sell for far less and are of equal or superior in qu
Large opening on the stern ?? Joe at 7:14am 12.04.22 Looks like he was mounting the outboard there. You can see the mounting plate outline at the bottom
Replace Lifelines Joe at 6:52am 12.04.22 West Marine often has a DIY swaging setup in their stores Most do, I agree. But, you'll need to b
Helm Seat Terry Cox at 6:45am 12.04.22 Gave a thought to mounting one of these by the helm, but it seemed a bit too small. Bigger is better
New plywood dinghy flooring sealants sailcapt340 at 6:35am 12.04.22 Must be dinghy flooring season. Personally, I can be accused of trying to save a dinghy floor for 3
Catalina 22 Swing Keel Touch-up Paint Recommendations Gene Neill at 6:26am 12.04.22 let the comments begin! Sounds legit enough to me! I just wipe a little waterproof grease on t
2003 B361 Battery Charger Location hbzeih at 5:53am 12.04.22 LOL yes that's exactly what I did and found it. For those who wish to know, for this particular one,
Clever Boat Names smokey73 at 5:48am 12.04.22 Most are fun, but do they make sense over the radio? Will they confuse the marina or the USCG? Real
2003 B361 Battery Charger Location jssailem at 5:41am 12.04.22 Welcome @hbzeih to the SBO forum. New boats are a bit of a mystery to new owners. You need to be a b
Clever Boat Names jssailem at 5:33am 12.04.22 just for the Halibut!" :facepalm: Groan
Engine leaking diesel jssailem at 5:32am 12.04.22 Check the fuel hose connections. A clamp that has come loose or a fuel line that is cracked or faili
Cirved Companion Lens on 85' FIRST 305 Replacement CYQK at 5:13am 12.04.22 There is a guy in annapolis that curved my replacement. Cant remember the name but a search will fin
Helm Seat (1) RoyS at 5:02am 12.04.22 211335
My worse boat nightmare... What is yours? Mifeo at 4:04am 12.04.22 No lifejacket MOB and being unable to recover.
My worse boat nightmare... What is yours? All U Get at 2:50am 12.04.22 Waiting for repairs that I no longer had the ability to do.
ODay 40 Windlass Setup (1) Ralph Johnstone at 12:13am 12.04.22 See if you can use anything from this when I installed a Lewmar windlass on my H-310. It all depend
Can anyone identify this pump? Ralph Johnstone at 7:36pm 12.03.22 If your pump is anything like mine, the packing gland consists of an "O" ring. Finding an "O" ring
Cirved Companion Lens on 85' FIRST 305 Replacement dlochner at 7:23pm 12.03.22 The initial post is a bit shy on specifics which make a cogent response challenging. With that said,

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