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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 4/2242 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) 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
Looking for recommendations for Porta Pottie with MSD Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:37pm 01.12.23 Several listings for the 550P MSD can be found on eBay right now....[/QUOTE I just checked them ou
Jibing The Mainsail Hayden Watson at 8:07pm 01.12.23 One can accomplish the same by pulling the Mainsheet in and letting it out. With a preventer you h
Ice Box Conversion Quandary dlochner at 7:32pm 01.12.23 Welcome to SBO. I can't speak to the specifics of an ASU or the other units on the market, I can sp
Centerboard Mechanics and Physics Crazy Dave Condon at 7:23pm 01.12.23 What is the manufacturer of the boat and model. Where will you be sailing?
New sailing toy for Christmas Crazy Dave Condon at 7:17pm 01.12.23
Must keep the mast from coming down (fiberglass) dlochner at 7:13pm 01.12.23 So that we are clear on the situation a photo would be helpful. After all the rotted and wet wood i
Transmission Noise while at idle Benny17441 at 7:07pm 01.12.23 Play a little with the transmission lever and see if the shifting cable needs adjustment.
Westerbeke 42b coolant questions (1) Syversens at 6:54pm 01.12.23 Took some pictures and had a look at the bracket on top and bottom. To me the bottom looks easiest s
Rainwater leak under cockpit deck Crazy Dave Condon at 6:50pm 01.12.23 Would pressurizing the cabin with a leaf blower brushing the deck with soapy watery to find air bubb
Water stains to lacquer finish dlochner at 6:47pm 01.12.23 Lacquer would be an unusual choice for a boat finish. It is most likely a varnish or polyurethane of
Rainwater leak under cockpit deck dlochner at 6:39pm 01.12.23 Are there drip loops on the wires? When a wire enters a horizontal opening a drip loop provides a pl
Hunter 23 gets a little water around the keel bolts. Crazy Dave Condon at 6:32pm 01.12.23 Yes as there are weep holes underneath the cabin floor
Jibing The Mainsail jssailem at 6:15pm 01.12.23 One can accomplish the same by pulling the Mainsheet in and letting it out. With a preventer you ha
Transmission Noise while at idle jssailem at 6:08pm 01.12.23 Yes it is wonderful. I feel blessed to be able to sail and enjoy the waters of the Salish Sea.
Rainwater leak under cockpit deck (1) matts997 at 5:47pm 01.12.23
Jibing The Mainsail Hayden Watson at 5:44pm 01.12.23 I have looked at this one that uses the same methodology for about 20% the cost. Capt. Don #2 Stainl
Hunter 23 gets a little water around the keel bolts. steve_d at 5:43pm 01.12.23 Appreciate the reply. Would both of those leak to the keel bolt area if there was a problem? Will ch

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