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fuel pump jeagles at 7:30pm 07.18.12 Bigger Boats 1/1180 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 7/1907 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 9/3645 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 2/1314 I just finished this on Saturday along both sides of the cabin.
Air Conditioning medominique at 6:04pm 07.18.12 Catalina 30 30/6058 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 8/1714 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 31/5604 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 2/1184 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 6/1852 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 5/1742 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 24/25022 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 7/1955 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 6/2052 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 0/1915 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 1/1344 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 8/7781 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 2/1750 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 3/1607 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 33/24882 I love the sleek, regal look of a black hulled boat. My past vessels have been in good shape and the
Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning Paul and Judy at 10:04am 07.18.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1631 I am considering installing a EnviroComfort reverse heat/cool air conditioner. This unit draws wate

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Superstitous steps stickinthemud57 at 2:38pm 02.14.23 I suppose cryptocurrency is out of the question.
Superstitous steps jssailem at 1:22pm 02.14.23 Traditionally it is a gold sovereign of the crown. But that may make your boat worth more than you
Hunter 27-2 1989-94 traveller jssailem at 1:20pm 02.14.23 do you recall dimension between your bridge riser mounts Measure your boat for the mounts. Get the
Water system leak dlochner at 1:11pm 02.14.23 Welcome to SBO. Finding leaks can be challenging. Look for the lowest points in the system first an
Liveaboard Marinas New England to New York Sail22Capri22 at 12:40pm 02.14.23 I had some friends that worked at Britannia Yachting Center (on the North Shore of Long Island). I t
Mk III aft locker hatch question stevenhagberg at 12:22pm 02.14.23 Have you ever removed the insert? If so, is it just the 4 small screws, or am I in for a surprise?
To boot or not to boot...turnbuckles Project_Mayhem at 11:52am 02.14.23 Do covers provide salt spray protection in saltwater environments or is this a non issue?
air conditioning Terry Cox at 11:51am 02.14.23 Hi Will, our boat has a Little Giant pump that feeds sea water to the heat pump (I'm assuming you're
Liveaboard Marinas New England to New York Bob S at 11:45am 02.14.23 The problem is finding a marina that has openings. I'm at Pope Island Marina and I know a few live a
4JH-2TE oil sender Passage 42 juznip at 11:39am 02.14.23 So if i go the adaptor route: aluminum, brass or steel? perhaps this fitting: McMaster-Carr Thoughts
Hunter 27-2 1989-94 traveller inkunzi at 11:31am 02.14.23 I appreciate all the responses. I have to admit i am brand new to sailing and am learning a lot via
Liveaboard Marinas New England to New York dLj at 11:31am 02.14.23 How long are you going to stay? You might do better to be a transient, but not sure what you are loo
Hunter 27-2 1989-94 traveller jfgy at 11:11am 02.14.23 That was my experience too with the cabin top traveler.
air conditioning Will Lee at 10:58am 02.14.23 That's one of my ideas due to the proximity to a thru hull. When you ran the ducts through the head
Fake Documentation Renewal Notice jssailem at 10:53am 02.14.23 Don't pay the renewal fee. The Documentation number remains with the boat even forever. When I pur
To boot or not to boot...turnbuckles Dalliance at 10:53am 02.14.23 There is no need for those covers other than possible cotter pin chafe prevention and ankle scrape p
Mk III aft locker hatch question rpell1@msn.com at 10:35am 02.14.23 I think from your description our boats may be very different. My propane tank is on the port side.
Interior paint to match '83 white gel coat? Ward H at 10:21am 02.14.23 When I had my O'day 25 I took a plug of the cabin liner to Lowes. They scanned a color and mixed up
Fake Documentation Renewal Notice kappykaplan at 10:14am 02.14.23 The documentation data is public. :plus: https://cgmix.uscg.mil/PSIX/PSIXSearch.aspx
Interior paint to match '83 white gel coat? Davidasailor26 at 9:50am 02.14.23 Are these for trim, or through hulls? There a couple of challenges. The color used in 1983 will h

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