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Electric Motor conversion MPAPC4 at 8:53am 09.01.12 Catalina 30 20/27052 Hi all, it has been about 4 months since I converted my Catalina's Atomic Bomb to Electric propulsio
Ener Royal Atlantic Stove sailnoproblem at 8:10am 09.01.12 Ask All Sailors 4/2131 I have a new Ener Royal Atlantic stove/broiler/oven. It is new I got it with the boat I purchased to
"Weep" holes in the deckstep? Sugaree at 6:07am 09.01.12 Catalina 30 3/2510 Good morning all, Cat 30 TR 1986. We are all familiar with the leaking mast/compression post
Achilles Hypalon Keel Repair sailingguy2005 at 5:51am 09.01.12 Ask All Sailors 8/5109 I have a 7 year old Achilles hypalon dink with an inflatable keel. The keel has an opening (not a c
New Sail Cover 356 Fly4hire at 5:21am 09.01.12 Big Boats 4/1011 My sail cover has been slowly disintegrating and getting spot repairs, but it's time to call it quit
Catalin 22 Capri mast break/ Tim Higgins at 3:11am 09.01.12 Catalina 22 4/2293 Was dismasted on my Catalina Capri 22 yesterday. Mast snapped in two. Interested in any input rega
Engine Tacho Pompadi at 3:10am 09.01.12 Catalina 309 Group Forum 8/3234 We just replaced The Tacho on our 2006 C309 The old one either did nothing or went in all direction
Once in a blue moon Ross at 9:12pm 08.31.12 Ask All Sailors 6/1468 This month we have had two full moons and the great good fortune that they landed in midweek. Nancy
Zincs Lost Parent at 7:37pm 08.31.12 Ask All Sailors 7/1464 Since I am nowhere near by boat and need the zincs changed does anybody know which ones are required
You can make the closet more useful... (2) Technodad at 7:05pm 08.31.12 Ask An Oday Owner 9/1980 Here is how I changed the clothes closet into a useful cupboard. With a jig saw, cut out the weird
Rudder rebuild and install HankPhillips at 6:07pm 08.31.12 Ask All Sailors 6/1744 Hi, new here and enjoying reading through all of the threads. We're restoring a 1965 Jensen Marine 2
MacGregor 26X considering 150% Genoa bjggross at 5:27pm 08.31.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/7805 I'm considering replacing my Jib with a 150% Genoa. Does anyone out there have experience with usin
Windshield for H 295 rlrmystic at 4:28pm 08.31.12 Mid-Size Boats 5/1429 I wrote sailboat owners and inquired about this window. Does anyone have a good source they could sh
8hp prop needed 79 H27 fnuttersny at 3:32pm 08.31.12 Mid-Size Boats 1/1053 :eek: While cruising at 3/4 throttle I hit a submerged log and took out 1/2 x 3 inch section of lead
Fridge build and install on our Endeavour... (3) Sumner at 2:32pm 08.31.12 Ask All Sailors 9/2958 I just finished documenting... http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/endeavour-inside-mods/12-03-
weather helm mwheeles at 1:11pm 08.31.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/3235 When sailing Bneteau 373 in 20 - 30 knots of wind, I am experiencing an abnormal amount of weather h
Bummed out :( c_witch at 12:58pm 08.31.12 Trailer Sailors 18/7727 Well I went over to the boat yesterday for the first time since Sas had her operation. She is feelin
mac 25 boom vang connection?... preventor? centerline at 12:47pm 08.31.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 12/7476 on my 25 the vang connection to the boom is only about 18 inches from the mast.... is this the norma
Widgeon Rudder robin61210 at 12:43pm 08.31.12 Ask An Oday Owner 3/2883 I aquired a Widgeon but it's missing a rudder. I fabricated one that works for the time being, but
Pak a potty jetlag at 12:25pm 08.31.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/998 Hi I saw someone made a shelf and put in a pak a potty in The lav area and was wondering how they

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Newbie installing a new thru hull transducer Ralph Johnstone at 9:53am 02.11.23
To boot or not to boot...turnbuckles Sail22Capri22 at 9:49am 02.11.23 Was thinking of getting the wrap pins for my Capri 22 they work ok?
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Ralph Johnstone at 9:29am 02.11.23
Stale Forum jssailem at 8:41am 02.11.23 Technology is sometimes baffling. Search out a 12-15 year old they are likely to know the answer and
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ???? Scott T-Bird at 8:41am 02.11.23
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't JamesG161 at 8:40am 02.11.23 The improvement in the bellows is what nudged me to the PYI product. 10 year warranty. However ins
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 8:37am 02.11.23 There are many options. Difficulty is filtering the marketing from the performance. Looked also at t
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't (1) JamesG161 at 8:33am 02.11.23 Especially now that the PSS dripless has a reinforced silicone bellows. Best seal to use for Zero
1984 Hunter 31 Floor Board (1) JamesG161 at 8:21am 02.11.23 bring it to his shop (in tact) You can also trace template of the FRP section too, on your boat. _
1984 Hunter 31 Floor Board (1) JamesG161 at 8:17am 02.11.23 For reference... s the piece above. Jim...
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 8:16am 02.11.23 Given the V drive and poor access are you going to go with a dripless seal this time around? Yes.
1984 Hunter 31 Floor Board (1) JamesG161 at 8:13am 02.11.23 This is back side of the Floor in my other post. ... PS: I will post another section that had wa
mooring pendants Alansails at 8:04am 02.11.23 I equate the lines to insurance and the value of what your boat is worth-would you use clothes line?
mooring pendants dlochner at 8:03am 02.11.23 Does the new ball does have a steel shaft that connects the pendant to the anchor chain? Mooring pe
Newbie installing a new thru hull transducer Hayden Watson at 7:59am 02.11.23 Makes sense. What type of consistency would be best for the epoxy? (mayonnaise, ketchup or peanut
Meet your new Forum Administrator Alansails at 7:52am 02.11.23 Much appreciation for all everyone who have had their hand on this, Takes alot of work that is somet
Floor board replacement on a hunter 306 StephenM at 7:45am 02.11.23 The Deck in the cabin is meant to support weight. Not on my boat Jim... rt weight. Not on my
Newbie installing a new thru hull transducer Hayden Watson at 7:44am 02.11.23
mooring pendants egreen024 at 7:40am 02.11.23 You may find that your bow cleat is too small for the recommended pendant. cleat can handle 3/4 si
mooring pendants egreen024 at 7:39am 02.11.23 Welcome to the SBO site. It is tough to make these decisions. Money. Will it be a calm water experi

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