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main sheet blocks (2) Bristol22Caravel at 3:52pm 04.29.12 Ask All Sailors 6/2461 So I need to replace the mainsheet block attached to my boom (no tracker - 1975 bristol caravel 22 -
What color gel coat for 2008 45CC? kcbacher at 3:43pm 04.29.12 Big Boats 2/786 Does anyone already know the color (say from West Marine or another supplier) needed or do I have to
Solar Charger Help Gilligan and mate at 3:40pm 04.29.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1190 85 Mac 25. We will be attempting to moor our boat this summer. Will a 18 watt solar charger keep m
Electrical gremlins djleav at 2:53pm 04.29.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/741 I have a problem with Battery 1 that does not happen on Battery 2. Both batteries have a common gro
Extracting ethanol from gasoline RedRex at 2:14pm 04.29.12 Ask All Sailors 17/3858 I'm given to understand that ethanol can be extracted from gas by addition of water. Although the qu
Painting topsides Lost Parent at 2:12pm 04.29.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1053 I am going to paint my deck this summer and was thinking of using a two part polyurethane paint but
bilging and hysteresis navigateur at 1:41pm 04.29.12 Mid-Size Boats 0/1117 I just love the word 'hysteresis'. a Seinfeld word, but somewhat relevant to my new bilge system. I'
Moving the traveler MarkandKathleen at 1:17pm 04.29.12 Pearson 1/1658 We want to move the traveler from the end of the boom to the mid boom to free up room in the cockpit
Victron BMV-600 battery monitor Bruce J at 1:13pm 04.29.12 Musings With Maine Sail 24/8670 Hi all: I just installed a new Victron battery monitor today and there is no power to the display.
B&R rig forestay tension Don Lucas at 1:13pm 04.29.12 Big Boats 11/4217 Just starting my second season with my 410. To me the forestay has always seemed to be loose and ye
Removing old bolts from mounting bracket for mast, help! Houshmanzilla at 12:39pm 04.29.12 Catalina 22 1/1104 I stepped the mast to my boat a few days ago and noticed that the mounting bracket (not sure what to
2011 Hunter 22 with 2008 VIN? Migg at 11:38am 04.29.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/2776 Hello all - First post here. My wife and I are looking the buy a Hunter 22. We are told it's are 20
Rudder On or Off When Trailering? GorillaToast at 11:09am 04.29.12 Trailer Sailors 45/14296 Catalina 22, going less than 10 miles. Knowledgeable advice welcomed. Thanks.
Sea Strainer on 1997 Hunter 450 CC Boa Esperanca at 9:25am 04.29.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1203 Ahoy Fellow Sailors, Does anyone know where the Sea Strainer on a Hunter 450cc is located ? All he
Does SZE it matter Keith13315 at 9:03am 04.29.12 Mid-Size Boats 15/1956 I think my Hunter 31 1984 has a 42 inch wheel Correct? So what I want to do is get a folding wheel a
Oh NO! - Not Again! Roger Long at 8:51am 04.29.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 50/9900 You'll never lack for drama as long as you check this this forum. My engine seemed a bit reluctant
H37C lists 3 deg. to starboard, and bow high MatterOfTime at 8:50am 04.29.12 The Cherubini Hunters 22/3612 Greetings, and welcome to my first post. We purchased Horizon, a 1984 H37C, last year and had a gr
I Want to set up for single handling Rag Doll at 8:11am 04.29.12 Bigger Boats 26/3920 I am in the process of setting up my 1986 Oday 28 for Single Handling and need help. My boat has the
Advice on depth transducers igor krizan at 8:06am 04.29.12 Ask All Sailors 2/2067 I have DANAVIGATE 3200 speed/ depth instrument,not functioning,needs replacement. Can anybody help?
Bow Rail for O'Day 30 1984 O'Day 30 at 8:02am 04.29.12 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1035 Had a minor incident yesterday, whereby the bow rail was bent and two arms were ripped out of the fi

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I blew a fuse! Scott T-Bird at 7:01am 04.09.22 So, what heard in the Nigel Calder video is that: 1) starting circuit is one place you may not want
A lost art: Conserving ice. (1) dLj at 6:58am 04.09.22 Sounds like you're in luck, then. I'd bet the prepped old finish would hold varnish or urethane. E
My new 40.1 ran down the house bank jssailem at 6:57am 04.09.22 :plus: with @smokey73
My new 40.1 ran down the house bank smokey73 at 6:48am 04.09.22 From your initial post I am assuming this is a "brand new" boat straight from the dealer. If so, di
Spreader Snapped from mast - Need Advice/thoughts DougM at 6:40am 04.09.22
Wax or ceramic Justin_NSA at 6:36am 04.09.22 I get ads all the time for ceramic products. Maybe I'm just stuck in the past, I use Collinite paste
Spreader Snapped from mast - Need Advice/thoughts jviss at 6:33am 04.09.22 It looks to me like the spreader bracket was glued to the mast. If that's the case, it would seem a
Wax or ceramic DougM at 6:30am 04.09.22 I have used Collinite Fleet Wax for years, and have been happy with it. I have found that the easies
Spreader Snapped from mast - Need Advice/thoughts jssailem at 6:19am 04.09.22 Welcome to the SBO forum @Learningthehardway Wish it was a better day for you. you will need to g
compass kloudie1 at 6:18am 04.09.22 Lots of boats have this clamp on the throttle cable .. The regular cable clamp will work as well.. N
Starting fluid jviss at 6:12am 04.09.22 Have a fine fuel system just want to help the process for the first start I would wait and try to
Wax or ceramic Don S/V ILLusion at 6:12am 04.09.22
Starting fluid thinwater at 6:09am 04.09.22 Logically, if you use less than the LEL (lower explosive limit) the fluid cannot detonate on the ups
compass kappykaplan at 5:56am 04.09.22 tighten the throttle so i dont have to hold it for more speed The throttle cable should have a cab
A lost art: Conserving ice. TomY at 5:38am 04.09.22 For the most part my surfaces are in good condition, I'm just starting to get some checking in the
I blew a fuse! RoyS at 5:33am 04.09.22 My 2 cylinder 15 HP Yanmar 2QM15 has reliably cranked and started while the start circuit is protect
I blew a fuse! Tally Ho at 5:32am 04.09.22 That is true, but only if the exhaust port is under the waterline. I believe, not sure, the 80s O
Wax or ceramic BigEasy at 5:21am 04.09.22 The standard for years has been Collinite paste wax. Not so easy to apply and it does not last a ye
Horizon Express Windlass - Just a clicking sound. jviss at 5:15am 04.09.22 but there is no technical imperative if your batteries are adequate. It is my understanding that o
A lost art: Conserving ice. dLj at 5:08am 04.09.22 On your surface prep: Is the surface in good condition and is it an oil-based finish like varnish o

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