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Removing Deck Hardware robert19954 at 1:44pm 05.31.12 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1168 When removing deck hardware, afterwords I know that you clean the area and remove debris. Once that
Suggestions for cleaning Diesel Jerry jugs Solstice at 1:31pm 05.31.12 Ask All Sailors 6/1661 Was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for cleaning jerry cans. I'm pretty meticulous about cle
Buying a 1980 Hunter 37 Cutter osprey at 12:46pm 05.31.12 Big Boats 2/742 I am looking to make the jump and purchase one to sail on the Long Island Sound. Your thoughts?
Hunter 25.5 Boom lines twistedline at 11:57am 05.31.12 Smaller Boats 6/4336 Hi, I am wondering what original lines went through the boom. I don't have a reefing line in
Marine Grade Fiberglass? RonRock at 11:24am 05.31.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 20/8099 Is the fiberglass resins and associated materials really better for boats than the automotive fiberg
New to me O'Day 222, "Just Chillin II" anchorclanker at 10:15am 05.31.12 Day Sailers 17/3510 She was Christened "Just Chillin II (aka "Misty)" by former owners back in early '02, and she litera
Calif. State Sen. Kehoe drops anti fouling paint bill fstbttms at 8:45am 05.31.12 Ask All Sailors 10/2276 The lobbyists won. Again. http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/may/30/kehoe-backs-away-from-limits-
Cleaning and maintaining interior Wood ctsailor123 at 7:42am 05.31.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1445 What would I use to clean and maintain the interior wood on a 1994 Hunter 29.5? Thank you
News about mystery hatches from the 80's-90's Hunters Phil Herring at 7:31am 05.31.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1286 Hunter 28, 30T, 33.5, 35.5, 37.5, 40.5, 42, 43, and the Vision 32 and 36: With Hunter's assistanc
Oday 25 sink/faucet options Joe5893 at 7:27am 05.31.12 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1061 Hello all, I took the water tank out of my Oday 25 as it was old and cracked - we never really ha
Universal M-18 Bob4203 at 6:20am 05.31.12 Catalina 30 10/8282 Fellow M-18 owners, I am seeking the cross reference Kubota engine/block number in hopes of finding
Height Above Waterline Robspan at 6:06am 05.31.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/5221 I'm planning a couple of possible cruises that may include fixed bridges and would like to know if a
Question for the Chemists out there Bob S at 5:26am 05.31.12 Ask All Sailors 9/1800 Just bought a lb of citric acid powder (thank you Ross) and will be mixing it with distilled water @
Fischer Panda Generator Jeff Jellick at 3:59am 05.31.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1554 I have a 8 KW Fischer Panda Generator on my 2006 Hunter 45 CC, and I am looking for an authorized Fi
Bulk head replacement on 78 Oday 23 Herco Dunlop at 2:58am 05.31.12 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1457 I am replacing the port bulkhead on my 23 Oday. Having removed it, there appears to be more space a
oceanis 343 one aft port seacocks is closed hansthulin at 12:43am 05.31.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1014 Hello, I have a Oceanis 343 Cruiser 2008, where one of the Aft port seacocks is closed, when lo
Shrouds Kleinknecht at 10:48pm 05.30.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/2852 How tight should they be? I don't have turnbucles only the slots with clevis pins. I have been told
Back in the water... BlueRunner at 10:26pm 05.30.12 Day Sailers 5/1944 Today (May 30th) I launched my 170 again for the year. I have a buoy in front of my home which is v
A little more storage (4) Coriolisbc at 8:25pm 05.30.12 Catalina 30 11/1811 So, I noticed there was some unused space under the starboard side of the V berth, here's what I did
Hunter 25.5 tilts starboard austinboston at 8:15pm 05.30.12 Smaller Boats 9/1838 I'm the proud new owner of a Hunter 25.5 built in 1985. The boat spent about a week under water layi

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How much does your slip cost per foot and what is included Scott T-Bird at 1:05pm 04.18.22 What does this mean? dj Oh, never mind - just realized it meant Lake Shore Drive.... I guess my e
How much does your slip cost per foot and what is included dLj at 1:00pm 04.18.22 I did use LSD for my daily commute much of the time. What does this mean? dj Oh, never mind -
How much does your slip cost per foot and what is included Scott T-Bird at 12:42pm 04.18.22 Montrose and Belmont harbors are actually closer to home, about a 2 or 3 mile bike ride, but I much
Raw water intake strainer Rabe at 12:22pm 04.18.22
Add midship cleat to Vision 32? zephyr070 at 12:10pm 04.18.22 Fortunately, the parts I believe I'd have to hack away are out of sight, tucked up into the cubbies
O'day 23 through hull access (1) JPonHudson at 11:58am 04.18.22 Mission accomplished. 6 inch inspection port to the rescue, bronze fitting installed. I might use th
Hank on vs Furler Help/Information Wanted dLj at 11:51am 04.18.22 i agree with you. do I need to drop the mast to remove the roller furl gizmo? Is the hank on forsta
Add midship cleat to Vision 32? Rick D at 11:33am 04.18.22 That would be very difficult and hacking away at the interior won't help with subsequent buyers. I w
Two-battery LiFePo4 system? AlanSD at 11:22am 04.18.22 The 20A Superpack has nowhere near the capacity to start a typical marine engine, the 100A High Curr
Hank on vs Furler Help/Information Wanted rgranger at 11:13am 04.18.22 I also like hanked on sails. I feel like they have a better shape. I've owned two sailboats with
Managing the water ballast in my Hunter 240 rgranger at 11:10am 04.18.22 8 is what the coast guard will let you carry without giving you a ticket. But 8 adults is a lot fo
Need Water Ballast Valve New or used for Sailboat Hunter 23.5 rgranger at 11:05am 04.18.22 I would call the guys here at SBO. Some used to work for Hunter. @Dave Groshong may be able to poi
Tahatsu 6hp Sailpro for my Hunter 240 rgranger at 11:00am 04.18.22 ... should you sail in a river or an area of strong currents, high seas or strong winds you may wan
Two-battery LiFePo4 system? Garbonzo at 10:51am 04.18.22 Why the 20 AH start, and what is the max amp draw of that tiny thing. The Victron Orion is the gizm
Catalina 22 Swing Keel john renfro at 10:31am 04.18.22 When I overhauled my keel, Catalina Direct offered a how-to-do-it vhs tape and patterns to remove an
Hank on vs Furler Help/Information Wanted jmczzz at 10:31am 04.18.22 i agree with you. do I need to drop the mast to remove the roller furl gizmo? Is the hank on forstay
H240 Stuck Keel Removal Tip Crazy Dave Condon at 10:30am 04.18.22 @GL-WindPower Excellent advice sir. It is the bracket itself that it is tight. The top portion of
Ship/Maintenance log book Davidasailor26 at 10:25am 04.18.22 Just don't total the spreadsheet or you may pass out. Google Docs does a pretty good job of keepin
Hank on vs Furler Help/Information Wanted markwbird at 10:21am 04.18.22 I'm a hank on man, myself. I actually removed the roller furler on my last two boats for hank on.
Selden Furlex Extremely Difficult shemandr at 10:17am 04.18.22 Oh yeah, never mind. Bassackwards!

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