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2012 Yamaha-26-2EX SH jnovie at 11:20am 08.31.12 Yamaha 3/3639 I have been enjoying sailing my Y26 tall rig on San Francisco Bay and have often wondered how nice i
Deck pitting/chipping D Hardman at 9:36am 08.31.12 Catalina 30 4/2206 Good day all, I have utilized the discussion forum in the past and have had good success so I tho
Friday Morning Fun -Sailing a 310 to the Caribbean JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 9:32am 08.31.12 Catalina 310 18/7916 So I have been dreaming of sailing away. Sell almost everything I own, fit out the boat and head sou
Fuel tank replacemnt C30 1989 topman at 8:16am 08.31.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/5464 HI any hints/tips would be great for replacing the tank in a 1989 C30 Cheers
Safety railing mjmercer19248 at 8:01am 08.31.12 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1364 Some of the tops of the safety rail stanchions have broken. This is the piece on top where the cable
1979 Hunter Spinnaker Rig dwyermj at 7:01am 08.31.12 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1016 I'm looking at buying a 1979 Hunter 27 right now. One of the first things I'd like to do to the boat
Need help choosing a used weekender model 3sheetstothewind at 6:38am 08.31.12 Ask All Sailors 14/5504 Hello all, Greetings fellow sailors! I'm new to the forum as of today and would welcome some exper
control panel mystery mortyd at 6:32am 08.31.12 Catalina 30 13/1872 on my engine control panel there is what seems a female pin connector that even seaward doesn't unde
Hunter 36 differences wdeluna at 6:23am 08.31.12 Big Boats 7/2035 I currently own a 1995 Hunter 29.5. I am going to buy a Hunter 36. Does anybody know what the diff
Hunter 27 Spinnaker Rig dwyermj at 6:10am 08.31.12 Mid-Size Boats 4/2187 I'm looking at buying a Hunter 27 right now. One of the first things I'd like to do to the boat woul
Strange Electrical Voltage Drop Jim Seamans at 4:28am 08.31.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1442 I have a factory installed refrigeration on H356. Wires from the DC panel to the refrig is 8 awg. I'
Dexron.... Dexron VI NYSail at 4:15am 08.31.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1832 Hello Going to change trans fluid today. Manual says use Dexron ATF fluid. I understand that over
Outhaul Carl.Lee at 3:54am 08.31.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1449 I sail my Beneteau 34 single-handed much of the time in Singapore waters which are known for prevale
Installing Impellers chasmoyer at 10:26pm 08.30.12 Big Boats 16/2958 I just completed dismantling my Yanmar driven Kohler 8 Kw generator to get at the heat exchanger whi
Fresh Water Engine(s) Flush Valve chasmoyer at 10:16pm 08.30.12 Big Boats 20/3486 I was recently advised to install a Y-valve on my engine and generator thru hull elbows that would
exhaust flap assembly csavage at 9:57pm 08.30.12 Catalina 30 9/2644 I'm about to replace the exhaust flap assembly and wanting advice on the best sealant to use at the
A Sad Day Pakele at 9:46pm 08.30.12 Yamaha 3/3666 My 25MKII Pakele is for sale... The boat has been the brightest part of my life for most of the last
Pictures?: H37C Staysail Furler coleman at 8:03pm 08.30.12 The Cherubini Hunters 11/4616 I am considering going to a boomless, or a loose footed club, staysail with roller furling. Staysai
Pintle Help pintlepaul at 5:28pm 08.30.12 Day Sailers 3/1752 I need a new pintle for my Hunter 146 2003. Where can I get one? I looked here and googled it but c
Hey Phil, I want a Commerical account Jim Seamans at 5:24pm 08.30.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1455 I want, I want, I want.... SBO, has been great for ordering just about anything I need. All of you

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O' Day 40, and or choice and selection? njlarry at 6:15pm 03.07.23 Would like to buy your old cqr when you get your new anchor.
Synthetic standing rigging for a mac 25 MACGREGORSAILOR at 5:55pm 03.07.23
Anchors AaronD at 5:51pm 03.07.23 Thank you AaronD, Good leads to check out. Do you carry a second anchor fo bow or stern? We carry
Second anchor question Paul356 at 5:39pm 03.07.23 I put my second anchor in brackets on the rail. I put a short chain on the rode, not 30'. I did pu
Synthetic standing rigging for a mac 25 MACGREGORSAILOR at 5:37pm 03.07.23 So you have experience with SS rigging. You even have the tools. I faced the same decision with my M
Second anchor question Will Gilmore at 5:30pm 03.07.23 We lost our anchor in a storm in Mobile Bay. It parted at the roller, so two rodes. -Will
Engine control panel modification Calif. Ted at 5:20pm 03.07.23 There was a different pod used on my boat Scott, it's made by Navpod, no extensions, clearance betwe
Selling to a USCG and Texas registered boat to someone living in Mexico Captain Larry-DH at 5:09pm 03.07.23 Bank wire. When I sold my last boat my banker advised me to open a new account with a small balance
Selling to a USCG and Texas registered boat to someone living in Mexico quadrille38 at 4:50pm 03.07.23 Thank you for all of your replies. The buyer is an American who retired in Mexico, he is flying up
Second anchor question Screen Saver at 4:42pm 03.07.23 I agree with 99% of the above. Rocna should be your primary, the Delta which came as supplied by Hun
Engine control panel modification (7) Tally Ho at 4:39pm 03.07.23
Selling to a USCG and Texas registered boat to someone living in Mexico Captain Larry-DH at 4:38pm 03.07.23 @vsfoster is his name Harry?
Selling to a USCG and Texas registered boat to someone living in Mexico jssailem at 4:27pm 03.07.23 Go with home to the nearby CU. Have them cash the check. They will verify him and issue the funds.
Installing EV-100 jssailem at 4:18pm 03.07.23 Good for you. Watch out for those big boat cruises.
gooseneck tack hook (1) Tally Ho at 4:14pm 03.07.23
Ice Box Lid Hold Open DaveJ at 4:13pm 03.07.23 Looks like the angles of the mounting brackets are different, may need an additional bracket to make
Selling to a USCG and Texas registered boat to someone living in Mexico dlochner at 4:12pm 03.07.23 Only take cash. He can go his bank and withdraw the money and give it to you. If something goes awry
Wind instruments dlochner at 4:09pm 03.07.23 The Beaufort Scale is a remarkably useful and accurate indication of wind speed. https://www.weath
Ice Box Lid Hold Open Skipper John at 3:57pm 03.07.23 Here is another quality option--cheaper! https://www.boatoutfitters.com/stainless-steel-lid-stay-1
Wind instruments BarryL at 3:10pm 03.07.23 Well that's a little strong. It's definitely helpful to know that you're sailing 33 degrees apparent

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