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Mortor mount. chaos18 at 12:57pm 07.09.12 Smaller Boats 2/1475 Just got an Capri 18 1988. It has a short shaft outboard mounted to a three position motor mount. I
florida boats over 30 yrs old? MrBill_FLL at 12:54pm 07.09.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1584 any boats over 1982 or older? you can get your FLA registration for 6.50 as an antique. A. Powere
any florida boats over 30 yrs old? (1982) MrBill_FLL at 12:53pm 07.09.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1037 if you have original power, and its over 30years old, you can get your fla registration for 6.50.
Hell's gate grandcrew at 12:36pm 07.09.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/875 i have seen a lot of posts on this subject but it's my first trip through Hell's gate and there are
Replacement Port Windows on H31 1984 Tip-Sea at 11:27am 07.09.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2527 Hi Hunter Owners I have read several past blogs on people replacing and/or repairing the port ope
Trimming to control weather helm Diamondjet at 11:27am 07.09.12 Catalina 22 2/1728 I need some input from those more knowledgeable on sail trim and rigging trim to control weather hel
Broken rachet gear in Lewmar 23 Jared1048 at 11:25am 07.09.12 Mid-Size Boats 3/1172 Called Lewmar and they said they never even heard of a Lewmar 23?! This cant be a good sign. I ema
Rigging help fastdoc98 at 11:13am 07.09.12 Day Sailers 3/2559 Need a little help with the rigging. Just bought a used 170 from a dealer that wasn't a sailboat dea
Gudeon bushings older style hotchki at 11:09am 07.09.12 Smaller Boats 0/1302 Dropped my nylon pintle / gudeon bushings in the drink yesterday. Does anyone have a source for t
Refrigerator on 40 jtallen2489 at 10:48am 07.09.12 Bigger Boats 6/1617 I need help. I have an icebox frig. I have looked all over the boat for the compressor. I went throu
Adler Barbour ColdMachine Compressor robfmcc at 10:47am 07.09.12 Ask All Sailors 10/3237 After blowing a few fuses, I've figured out that the compressor is bad by plugging and unplugging wi
Breaker panel location Strega at 10:25am 07.09.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/617 Looking for fuse/breaker panel location on Hunter 37 Legend.
Need centerboard for M26s maxsoto at 10:18am 07.09.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1341 Hi, I need a used centerboard for my "new to me" 1993 M26s. Even if it needs some repair, it might w
oday javelin dave mcallister at 9:50am 07.09.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1397 I recently ordered parts for my O'Day Javelin from DRmarine. I cant get in touch with them by phone
Hunter 15 Spinnaker TAZCat at 9:47am 07.09.12 Day Sailers 3/1971 Has anyone put a spinnaker on a Hunter 15 I frequently am in light winds so downwind leg could use
Window needed ami342 at 9:46am 07.09.12 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1035 Does anyone have a port side front portlight for an 1978 Oday 22? Any leads on where I might get one
outboard motor shaft length cjb300 at 9:43am 07.09.12 Catalina 22 3/4510 Hi all, I have been lurking here and searching the forums, but I haven't found the information I a
Rock Hall Channel Entrance Depth Josie Whales at 9:22am 07.09.12 Ask All Sailors 1/958 Heading up to Rock Hall this week-end. Heard they have dredged, but haven't visited since. Draw 5'
Rotella T in an outboard? robertsapp at 9:17am 07.09.12 Engines and Propulsion 10/5858 My new Tohatsu 6HP outboard says to use engine oil with an API SF, SG, SH or SJ rating. Life it too
How much heeling before capsizing? Slow Mo^cean at 8:59am 07.09.12 Catalina 22 16/3092 We took the maiden voyage in our newly purchased 84 C22 this weekend. We were pushing our luck with

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Considering sonar Ralph Johnstone at 9:46am 01.27.23 I would think by now, through hull transducers are almost a thing of the past. The only place for t
Solar panel power recommendations Ralph Johnstone at 9:38am 01.27.23 I have two deep-cycle marine batteries, How many amp hours in total ?
Sabre 34 MKI installation of Code Zero Sail?? jssailem at 9:32am 01.27.23 Yes money is an issue for a Code Zero. What type of sailing do you plan on doing? I found an Asymm
Sabre 34 MKI installation of Code Zero Sail?? jssailem at 9:29am 01.27.23 If money is no object you can look at the Selden retractable sprits. Nice
Sabre 34 MKI installation of Code Zero Sail?? tfliveright at 9:23am 01.27.23 At the moment I'm away from the boat although the sprit idea is going to be a necessity. Many thank
Sabre 34 MKI installation of Code Zero Sail?? (1) jssailem at 9:18am 01.27.23 Ok. You need an attachement strong point on the bow, or a sprit to carry the task of the sail. What
Line routing to cockpit kappykaplan at 9:12am 01.27.23 convinced to mount the clutches in the cockpit now :plus:
Sabre 34 MKI installation of Code Zero Sail?? tfliveright at 9:12am 01.27.23 Understood about masthead rig. Torsion roller reefing sail to eliminate/reduce greatly foredeck wor
Line routing to cockpit tenacity31 at 9:10am 01.27.23
Considering sonar Davidasailor26 at 9:00am 01.27.23 Not forward looking, but you can definitely mount a traditional transducer in the hull without a thr
Considering sonar PaulK at 8:55am 01.27.23 Forward-looking depth sounders only seem to work at slow speeds - in the range of less than 5 knots.
Sabre 34 MKI installation of Code Zero Sail?? jssailem at 8:54am 01.27.23 Welcome to the SBO Forum What type of system are you thinking. Just the sail with a snuffer Torsio
Hunter Coach Top Mast Cable Port Upwind at 8:45am 01.27.23 John: Thank you for your response. I have an update: The current owner and I opened up the cable po
H34 Insurance Company is Totalling the boat Crusty Ol Salt at 8:43am 01.27.23 Truly sorry to hear this. Since they offered to let you strip it. I would be heart broken but do the
H34 Insurance Company is Totalling the boat JamesG161 at 8:42am 01.27.23 To see my notes on Progressive Totaling my boat look here, my post #58. Repairing boat after Hurric
H34 Insurance Company is Totalling the boat JamesG161 at 8:30am 01.27.23 Since my boat was damaged by Hurricane Zeta and I have Progressive Ins too, this is how they declare
H34 Insurance Company is Totalling the boat PGIJon at 8:27am 01.27.23 Nice looking boat. What damage caused it to be declared totaled? Thank You. Mast Step, Found salt
H34 Insurance Company is Totalling the boat Project_Mayhem at 8:18am 01.27.23 Nice looking boat. What damage caused it to be declared totaled?
Portable Generator as a Backup Power Source Ralph Johnstone at 8:05am 01.27.23 It's horrendous. This may offer a solution to annoying jet skis and others .....................
Need a "double" block at the mast base (1) jssailem at 7:52am 01.27.23 My memory isn't what it was. :what: Ah Justin. Don't be too hard on your self. I am sure it works

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