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jibes138 at 7:40pm 07.17.12
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I am still using an old garmin hand held GPS, one of the original GPS models ever released, at least
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Took me a while to figure out why I couldn't get the mainsail up without all the sliders falling out
MORNING LIGHT at 5:37pm 07.17.12
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hi ! got a catalina capri 26 1991 . in the control panel , there is no module to indicate the oil pr
stanleyi at 5:20pm 07.17.12
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I have a Hunter Cherubini (33ft) and just purchased a chartpotter (Garmin 441s) to replace the older
javelin at 5:17pm 07.17.12
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Just went on a six day cruise of western Lake Ontario. Two things : my brand new standard horizon i
Chris Patterson at 4:39pm 07.17.12
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I'm going down to look at a ComPac 27 this weekend, not knowing much about this particular boat at a
undrwtrfun at 4:38pm 07.17.12
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Calling all experience from the forums.... Just found out our aft holding tank has a major leak (
gpd955 at 3:19pm 07.17.12
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You zinc. And he wondered why there was a crazy vibration!
gpd955 at 3:16pm 07.17.12
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Looking for some input to solve a mystery.... 1. There's this wire that has been laying on top of
newsailor72 at 2:46pm 07.17.12
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want to buy a vhf antenna, is this a good choice for my mac 22? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tram-38-
mmeechan at 2:31pm 07.17.12
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I've recently bought my first boat, an 88 Catalina 27. IT doesn't seem to have a boomvang, which I
David21181 at 1:48pm 07.17.12
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Over the 4th I lost the port propane locker cover to my 2003 Hunter 466 over the side. After numerou
jameslea at 1:20pm 07.17.12
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I need a spinnaker pole for my Widgeon and could not find anything in the classifieds. Does anyone h
duncanew at 1:18pm 07.17.12
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Can you describe your solutions to getting air conditioning on a Cherubini Hunter 30'? If you hav
RyanLuce at 12:59pm 07.17.12
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Any suggestions on what makes and model years hold there value the best? I'm looking for a 7-10HP a
RyanLuce at 12:55pm 07.17.12
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Hi All, My wife and I recently got a new (to us) boat and we're considering changing the name. I k
lab5225 at 11:07am 07.17.12
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I have a CT 41 and have decided to salvage the parts instead of spending a lifetime of work and bunc
frank balcer at 10:24am 07.17.12
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Looking to buy a davit to lift my 15 Yamaha from the dingy to the rail mount. Had a Forespar (I thi
beeleeva at 9:34am 07.17.12
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Greetings from the Jenny Lynn. God has given me a love of sailing and really fair skin. I want to
alturaam at 8:47am 07.17.12
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Hello all, I am new to the S.B.O. forums. Am currently in hot pursuit of a Yamaha 25 MkII up in Mi

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JamesG161 at 6:08am 01.30.23
Winter Time Reviews of Lightning Strike Avoidance. newbie lightning protection? Best Review Jim...
Holding tank discharge hose question
jssailem at 6:08am 01.30.23
The purpose of the valve at the thru hull is not to control the black water from the holding tank. I
Portable Generator as a Backup Power Source   (2)
dLj at 5:23am 01.30.23
So our Genny has two connectors (Really three for the 220 but that is switched off if 12v and 110 i
Cabinet vs Marine Plywood: A showdown!   (1)
Marmalade at 5:09am 01.30.23
@dLj - your reply made me think of this scene... classic... Happy Monday everyone!
Portable Generator as a Backup Power Source
artleyt115 at 5:02am 01.30.23
I don't understand how you are hooking up the 12V alternator, and the 110V to your ship. I'd recom
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Terry Cox at 4:53am 01.30.23
Also retiring soon - my last day is Tuesday Wow! Congrats. Retired in October 1997, but after a co
Portable Generator as a Backup Power Source
dLj at 4:52am 01.30.23
So on our 1984 O'day 26 we used to have a inboard motor which the previous owner tore out. My frien
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Terry Cox at 4:44am 01.30.23
Not sure if it competes with your Black Box. Sheesh! Black Box wine is a bit too lofty for this bu
Portable Generator as a Backup Power Source
artleyt115 at 4:41am 01.30.23
So on our 1984 O'day 26 we used to have a inboard motor which the previous owner tore out. My friend
My hunter 420 passage has a bad creaking sounds in aft cabin.   (1)
Crazy Dave Condon at 4:30am 01.30.23
@jssailem Last line too funny
Hunter 41ac Keel question
Crazy Dave Condon at 4:12am 01.30.23
Year and exact model would help. Upon retirement I think Hunter switched back to cast iron due to
Holding tank discharge hose question
sailme88 at 4:07am 01.30.23
To be a better steward of our waterways, why wouldn't you install a macerator? Now to your question
Transom Drain Plug on a Hunter 23.5
Crazy Dave Condon at 4:04am 01.30.23
If water is getting in, the source could be transom hull to deck joint, waterballast tank lid,, leak
Beneteau part needed
Joe at 11:19pm 01.29.23
I googled track end stops and found plenty of resources for what looks like a basic plastic end stop
Holding tank discharge hose question
ScottRPh at 9:45pm 01.29.23
Ralph, thanks for the feedback. The current discharge hose looks like it has been on the boat for a
Holding tank discharge hose question   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 9:26pm 01.29.23
Wow. Now THAT saves the price of replacing the macerator pump every so often. I still feel it's no
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Rjm st.petersburg at 9:01pm 01.29.23
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Holding tank discharge hose question
ScottRPh at 8:59pm 01.29.23
Welcome to the site @ScottRPh . Not entirely clear here. I can picture your wanting to install
Holding tank discharge hose question
ScottRPh at 8:56pm 01.29.23
The overboard discharge hose leads directly to the discharge thru hull. No macerated pump in the li

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