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Can I do this? eliems at 11:02pm 06.17.12 Ask All Sailors 17/2976 I want to transport a 250 lb dirtbike in my 10' Rib Dingy to a location and then transfer it onto a
Boat lift for MacGregor 26M yohan at 10:50pm 06.17.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1896 I am planning on keeping my 26M at a dry dock but only way to launch the boat from it is using the c
Any good, exciting books about sailing? centerline at 8:20pm 06.17.12 Ask All Sailors 18/3632 NOT "how to" books, but good reading books.... what are your recommendations as to good exciting lit
Looking for the fresh water schematic for a '97 376 windsock1 at 7:58pm 06.17.12 Big Boats 12/1936 I've got a leak somewhere in the system between the water pump forward and the galley. Based on wha
Wanted - Catalina 27 Sail Cover chambao at 7:50pm 06.17.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/1612 My 1979 sail cover is turning to dust. I'm in the market for a good used one if possible. I also nee
REVIEW of BEDDING BUTYL TAPE for STANCHIONS chambao at 7:40pm 06.17.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/2732 Based on the excellent illustrations ' directions given by Sail Maine link, I bought a roll of grey
Mast lights Sirius repair at 7:39pm 06.17.12 Sirius 21/22 3/2320 I replaced the bulbs in the mid mast light and the top light. I check for continuity through out the
Solar heat and GPS Ross at 7:36pm 06.17.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1097 On Saturday we sailed north for about six hours with the handheld GPS in a bracket on the companion
Fairview beach Marina JasonC at 7:22pm 06.17.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/931 Have never been to a place that helped me less.
Poor man's jack stans (1) Little By Little ll at 7:00pm 06.17.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1889 Getting ready to bottom coat. Is it necessary to drop the keel completely out of the boat? What are
I'm getting too old sailaway78 at 4:13pm 06.17.12 Ask All Sailors 8/1903 Those of you who read my post about the noise the boat was making, already know I was in a pretty ba
What length engine stop cable sole pleasure at 4:05pm 06.17.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1149 I have a 1998 Hunter 336 with a Yanmar engine. I have to replace the engine stop cable and it seems
Gel coat cracks (1) Don Crowther at 3:47pm 06.17.12 Big Boats 3/1162 So I've been sanding my bottom coat off. I came across this crack in the gel coat.:eek: It's below
Sail Past higgs at 3:45pm 06.17.12 Ask All Sailors 8/1632 I would be curious to hear opinion of those of you whose YC does a sail past. We do and make it a b
Removeable Traveler (5) prob at 3:14pm 06.17.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1502 Grown weary of the 'Crosby Rig', (and as a novice) wanted to go to a traveler, but like many others,
V-berth hatch gasket Boydaclies at 3:02pm 06.17.12 Smaller Boats 5/1629 V-berth hatch gasket is leaking. Anybody know where to get a new one?
322furler curtisac at 2:22pm 06.17.12 Bigger Boats 2/1230 Can anyone help me with a original Cdi furling system on my 322. It has a what appears to be a halya
Outboard carb problems egmorpeth at 2:07pm 06.17.12 Ask All Sailors 9/1958 Have a 4 horse Nissan. I let the carburetor gum up and had it cleaned. But still can't seem to get i
Thruhull Leak Fergus at 1:59pm 06.17.12 Mid-Size Boats 0/1115 I had the the macerator thruhull replaced in May on our 2008 Hunter33. It had been leaking for somet
windless removal sailor420 at 1:18pm 06.17.12 Ask All Sailors 11/1993 I have to remove my windless from the shelf in the anchor well for reconditioning. My question is h

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Catalina Capri 18 jib size? Monsterfish at 9:43am 12.10.22 Dear Joe, Thank you very much! Yes, thank god its winter and I can take my time learning, getting
Go Army... jssailem at 9:41am 12.10.22 Go NAVY!
Replacing Stuffing Box Hose jssailem at 9:39am 12.10.22 I had been thinking of replacing the stuffing box with a dripless seal. However, after reading more
Replacing Stuffing Box Hose Tally Ho at 9:38am 12.10.22 I'm planning to re-pack the stuffing box on our 2007 H41AC some time next year when I can get it ha
Replacing Stuffing Box Hose Stu Jackson at 9:27am 12.10.22 Has anyone replaced the hose on theirs and, if so, what size and type of hose did you use (metric o
On Hunter 36, where have you installed your solar charge controller? Juice6576 at 9:24am 12.10.22 I have a MH-37. My controller was installed in the space behind the port settee seat back. It's les
Boat Smells! Ralph Johnstone at 9:15am 12.10.22 describes in detail how to use a product called PureAyre to eliminate all the residual odors. It's
Seized Halyard Deck Sheave Bolt rgranger at 9:05am 12.10.22 IF you haven't bunged up the Philips slot, try an impact driver.. See post #26
New plywood dinghy flooring sealants Ralph Johnstone at 9:00am 12.10.22
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Boat documentation JamesG161 at 8:48am 12.10.22
Boat documentation JamesG161 at 8:42am 12.10.22 We are the 3rd owner. On the boat... 1) Complete set of original manuals, in a carrying case from
Day Sailer Cabin Modifications for Comfort SycloneDriver at 8:35am 12.10.22 I started with a 23ft boat, then moved up to a 26, then a 28, now a 31. No way my wife and I could
Boat Smells! Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:07am 12.10.22 Welcome to sbo.com! You MIGHT consider picking up a copy of my book "Get Rid of Boat Odors"...there
Hunter 376 Halyard Sheaves Terry Cox at 8:00am 12.10.22 Isomat made the mast for our boat. The manufacturer knows the answer to sheave specs. RigRite has be
Day Sailer Cabin Modifications for Comfort dlochner at 7:42am 12.10.22 Welcome to SBO. You'll get a lot of opinions. :biggrin: I can't offer specific suggestions for you
Day Sailer Cabin Modifications for Comfort JBP-PA at 7:41am 12.10.22 Fans are great when it's hot and add tremendously to comfort. You can get rechargeable fans that wo
Oh no, not that sticky! rgranger at 7:39am 12.10.22
New plywood dinghy flooring sealants Nichole340 at 7:39am 12.10.22
Day Sailer Cabin Modifications for Comfort thinwater at 7:38am 12.10.22 A few thoughts, having modified a few smaller boats for cruising: Consider outside curtains or at l

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