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Mast compression rust (3) rhythmsurfer at 7:03pm 06.13.12 Ask All Sailors 16/3604 Anyone else replaced their rusted out compression foundation in the bilge? I am planning on using a
Bandit 15 Topping lift for Spinnaker rgroesbe at 6:28pm 06.13.12 Ask All Sailors 3/2748 Our friend recently purchased a Bandit 15. The lines for the topping lift are jammed in the sheaves
Flat Screen TV Installation xcyz at 4:35pm 06.13.12 Ask All Sailors 20/11655 Any creative ideas on mounting flat screen televisions to the bulkheads without punching any holes?
AC rust Bob 04 H260 at 3:33pm 06.13.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/2281 This is my first boat with AC on board, so my questions may be a little basic. I have the factory
What socket and bulb? survivor at 2:53pm 06.13.12 Mid-Size Boats 1/961 I have a 1976 Catalina 27 that needs the steaming light socket and bulb replaced. What standard bul
Slowly getting closer to the water (1) Jim Seamans at 2:10pm 06.13.12 Ask All Sailors 9/1860 Started buffing and waxing the hull today. Can hardly lift my arms but the starboard side is DONE. T
Another O'Day 22 Question PATBUZZARD at 1:38pm 06.13.12 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1739 I have started cleaning out the boat and have found the little cubby hole under teh V birth where th
27' foward hatch dimensions cjones at 12:47pm 06.13.12 Bigger Boats 5/1421 I am currently half way across the country from my boat, which is in Florida and did not get some di
Spreader Boots Jack19599 at 11:49am 06.13.12 Catalina 30 4/6274 I recently purchased a 1985 Catalina 30. Should spreader boots be installed, or are the curved ends
Halyard size lakepirate at 11:05am 06.13.12 Islander 1/2072 I need to replace the spinnaker halyard on my B-30. When I measured it the other day it appeared to
Where is Jorgefife? Ed H at 10:54am 06.13.12 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1150 He has been unusually quiet... Must be out sailing on a big trip.
VHF Radio cable Milton.Audas at 10:52am 06.13.12 Catalina 22 3/1479 G'day guys - does anyone know someplace (on-line preferably) that sells the VHF cable that hooks up
A little too late Tim R. at 10:36am 06.13.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1354 Garmin just came out with a multi instrument bundle that includes a mast top wind transducer, an Air
First sail since spring of 2010. (4) Ed Schenck at 10:31am 06.13.12 The Cherubini Hunters 11/2325 Yesterday I installed four Norseman studs on the four lower shrouds, bent on a couple of sails, and
Worton to annapolis Cmp1110 at 10:04am 06.13.12 Destinations 9/4266 Planning to go sail to annapolis this weekend looking for advice (never been by boat)? How long ??
Oday 192 Magazine Review smallcraftadvisor at 9:59am 06.13.12 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1742 Hello, Our magazine is preparing to write a feature review of the Oday 192. If you own (or have own
Looking to buy tlarcey at 9:45am 06.13.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1148 I am looking to purchase a Beneteau 38 first or a Moorings 38. If you want to sell yours please cont
Rudder Post leak? (2) the_alpine at 9:22am 06.13.12 Bigger Boats 4/2243 Hi all, I have an 87 Oday 302. There seems to be some water getting in near the rear of the boat.
boatyard storage needed ny area JonC at 9:17am 06.13.12 Pearson 2/1253 I am lookiing for a yard on Long Island or vicinity to store my Pearson 30 (5 ft draft) for two year
Looking to buy a Hunter actiondoug at 8:50am 06.13.12 Day Sailers 10/4547 I need some advise from Hunter 170 owners, Im looking at purchasing a 1999 Hunter 170, but i am read

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Ice Box Conversion Quandary (1) jssailem at 6:41am 01.13.23 Welcome to the SBO Forum. Live-a-boards take several paths. The ones who are not leaving the marina
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) Project_Mayhem at 6:26am 01.13.23 Dave, I know you've said otherwise but you could easily write a book on fiberglass repair. Your answ
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) dlochner at 6:22am 01.13.23 Thanks Dave. What's the advantage of sealing the plywood beforehand when it's going to live in thic
Looking for recommendations for Porta Pottie with MSD Project_Mayhem at 6:19am 01.13.23 I see 40 year old new in box boat engine parts all the time! ;)
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) Project_Mayhem at 6:17am 01.13.23 Thanks Dave. What's the advantage of sealing the plywood beforehand when it's going to live in thick
Maintenance of interior teak on a Hunter 320 (8) sailcapt340 at 6:15am 01.13.23 My recommendation is what I use, Old English Oil. If you just want to preserve finishes you have an
Our new 310 (2) john2 at 6:09am 01.13.23 Yes, there was no space left behind the sink.
Our new 310 Tally Ho at 5:51am 01.13.23 Thanks!, first project is done, bigger sink and new tap.
Water stains to lacquer finish rgranger at 5:21am 01.13.23 Lacquer would be an unusual choice for a boat finish. It is most likely a varnish or polyurethane o
Westerbeke 42b coolant questions Hayden Watson at 5:11am 01.13.23 My zinc broke off this year. I removed the center bolt as you did and the cover should be free. P
Ice Box Conversion Quandary Hayden Watson at 5:03am 01.13.23 That data sheet on the ASU is for a seawater cooled refrigerator. The Adler-Barber unit on my boa
Ice Box Conversion Quandary Hayden Watson at 4:57am 01.13.23 This is the same impression I get from the the Isotherm writeup below. Where is the stat wire in
Ice Box Conversion Quandary Tally Ho at 4:40am 01.13.23 This is the same impression I get from the the Isotherm writeup below. Where is the stat wire in
Need a new boom for Hunter 336 Crazy Dave Condon at 4:38am 01.13.23 @Kiwidrew what model boat do you have as it is a 1995 per you? Any markings on either end of the b
Centerboard Mechanics and Physics christophermoorkelly at 3:04am 01.13.23 Restoration project. Not sure exactly what she is. Definitely a kit build in the same family as a Li
2008 H41DS w/ mixed Raymarine and Garmin MFD at 2:58am 01.13.23 By all means, PLEASE elaborate! Will do. My response might be somewhat lengthy and cover a variet
Our new 310 (1) john2 at 1:23am 01.13.23 Thanks!, first project is done, bigger sink and new tap.
Ice Box Conversion Quandary (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:15pm 01.12.23 From all I can tell that system is no different than any other except that it has an added control
Westerbeke 42b coolant questions (1) jssailem at 9:46pm 01.12.23 What happens when you undo the hoses and loosen the two bolts circled?
Ice Box Conversion Quandary Hayden Watson at 9:20pm 01.12.23 I am assuming that by ASU you mean the Isotherm ASU "Automatic Start Up" system. From all I can tel

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