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Reed Creek, Chesapeake Bay Ron20324 at 9:18pm 07.18.12 Ask All Sailors 5/2460 Has anyone been into Reed Creek, off the Chester River, off the Chesapeake Bay this year? Troubles g
fuel pump jeagles at 7:30pm 07.18.12 Bigger Boats 1/1166 I disconnected fuel pump (Facet) to take out tank to look for fuel leak. Now trying to reconnect fue
Hats off to Raymarine service windwagon at 6:49pm 07.18.12 Ask All Sailors 7/1903 After much apprehension, I sent my out of warranty Raymarine autopilot to factory serviice. After re
Early end to the Season (1) Tom Hoffman at 6:19pm 07.18.12 Trailer Sailors 9/3609 Regrettably, my wife and I had to call an early halt to this years sailing season. My Admiral a
New graphics! (2) CHM at 6:17pm 07.18.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1312 I just finished this on Saturday along both sides of the cabin.
Air Conditioning medominique at 6:04pm 07.18.12 Catalina 30 30/6017 I own a 30' 1988 catalina. I am giving serious thought to having an air conditioner installed. I a
Headed to Maine Jim Seamans at 5:12pm 07.18.12 Ask All Sailors 8/1712 By Car that is... July 21st I will be headed to Portland and then on up to Augusta and Bangor. Will
Have you ever been asked... Slow Mo^cean at 4:48pm 07.18.12 Ask All Sailors 31/5594 I know some places of the country are slower than most, so maybe you havent been asked this question
Port Holes? Slow Mo^cean at 4:25pm 07.18.12 Catalina 22 2/1182 Has anyone, or is there an easy way to retrofit the windows in pre-86 C22s to port holes? The forwa
Jib Halyard treeman at 4:21pm 07.18.12 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1846 Yesterday afternoon we were blessed with some decent wind here in SE Pennsylvania. I got my 222 out
11.0A Vent on waste holding tank patrscoe at 4:09pm 07.18.12 S2 5/1735 While resolving a clogged issue with our head, we discovered that the holding tank or piping has no
Southern California Marinas for Liveaboards RTB at 3:38pm 07.18.12 Destinations 24/24854 I had luck here before, finding a marina for this same friend in Puget Sound (thanks Phil Herring).
Dinghy leak due to tear near seam, suggestions/advice? (1) Paladin27 at 2:11pm 07.18.12 Ask All Sailors 7/1948 I bought a used dinghy on Craigslist and the starboard chamber is getting soft after about a day. I
How do you use the Refir and Frig? therobesons at 12:36pm 07.18.12 Big Boats 6/2024 The Galley on the 420 is so small that it is hard to get anything in and out of the freezer and the
Whisker pole for a 40 O'Day jtallen2489 at 12:15pm 07.18.12 Parts Search 0/1912 Looking for a used whisker pole for a 40' O'Day. Allenj27@gmail.com
Plexiglass companioway doors bffatcat at 11:42am 07.18.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1339 My mahogany compainway doors on my vintage Pearson26W have seen better days. I would like to replac
Boom Tent SEAHAWK56 at 11:38am 07.18.12 Catalina 22 8/7735 I am looking for a n easy to make boom tent. Currently using a plastic tarp over the boom secured wi
Mantis from Pro-techt.com Trial and Error at 11:29am 07.18.12 Catalina 22 2/1734 Does anyone have experience in using Pro-techt's Mantis as a alternative to a bimini?
New Hunter 23.5 Owner - missing equipment - rookie sailor Cape Charles at 11:13am 07.18.12 Smaller Boats 3/1601 I just bought my first boat, a 1993 Hunter 23.5, and want to prep for first sail...but missing some
I Want to Paint My Hull BLACK - Advice? JoelHoover at 10:47am 07.18.12 Ask All Sailors 33/24735 I love the sleek, regal look of a black hulled boat. My past vessels have been in good shape and the

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Battery starter ... shemandr at 8:19am 02.05.23 Yeah, that.
mooring pendants jssailem at 7:53am 02.05.23 Welcome to the SBO site. It is tough to make these decisions. Money. Will it be a calm water experie
Experience with Feathering Prop, considering for an Alden Caravelle. Don S/V ILLusion at 7:49am 02.05.23 Have had a 3blade Maxprop for years which feathers reliably. Prop walk is minimal and reverse thrus
Battery starter ... Don S/V ILLusion at 7:45am 02.05.23 Looks like a battery isolator common in that era of boats. You should replace It with something like
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ???? jssailem at 7:34am 02.05.23 For convenience of installation the wireless is very attractive. But. Signals can go week or fail. P
mooring pendants Captain Larry-DH at 7:24am 02.05.23
Oday 302 keel surface Mackaroni at 7:14am 02.05.23 Sorry for the delay in responding. The answers here are super helpful and I am very grateful for t
mooring pendants dlochner at 7:06am 02.05.23 Welcome to SBO. What are other boats in your mooring field using? I would start there. https://x.
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ???? Cederholm at 6:49am 02.05.23 Have a friend that has the wireless. The yard ( and my friend) forgot about he battery in the mast
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ???? dlochner at 6:45am 02.05.23
Wind instruments - B&G wireless vs. B&G wired vs. ???? RitSim at 6:41am 02.05.23 Have a friend that has the wireless. The yard ( and my friend) forgot about he battery in the mast
Wind Song -summer pics/upgrades TomY at 6:18am 02.05.23 The Concordia craftsmanship on your boat is world-class. She is beautiful!
Alden Caravelle -Fuel Tank - Tank top TaborKP! at 6:12am 02.05.23 Thanks for comments, and Tom confirming details around construction materials, and pictures which wo
Wind Song -summer pics/upgrades TaborKP! at 5:43am 02.05.23 Thanks Jon, looking forward to fist sail May 6th.
Meet your new Forum Administrator Ward H at 5:16am 02.05.23 Congratulations Dave! Sorry to see Phil go but happy to see you're the one taking his place. :cl
bridge clearance question smokey73 at 5:15am 02.05.23 @Captain Larry-DH when I get home I'll see if I can dig them up. A few boats have been dismasted
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't kloudie1 at 4:46am 02.05.23 Good news, John.. Good to hear that things are getting better!
bridge clearance question Captain Larry-DH at 4:44am 02.05.23
2007 H38 - Wiring diagrams RandB Davis at 4:39am 02.05.23 Marlow-hunter does maintain some additional info. - this may apply to your year. https://www.mar
Electrical Output from Outboard Motor patbratton at 4:11am 02.05.23 IMHO, the isolating relay is not necessary. Your shore power will be rectified and regulated with t

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