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Marine Diesel Gear Oil Blue Pearl Captain at 6:59am 05.06.12 Ask All Sailors 19/10135
And another compression post block thread dj2210 at 6:56am 05.06.12 Catalina 30 18/9905 So I will be doing the bilge block for the compression post in the next month or so on my soon to be
Broken steering rod on Hunter 310 kwiggy at 6:09am 05.06.12 Mid-Size Boats 3/1224 Hi, I have a Hunter 310 and I have broken the end of the steering arm where it joins to the quadrant
bristol 27 keel (1) drgonzo at 5:19am 05.06.12 Bristol 16/6644 hi, i just got this bristol 27. all in all in a good shape except for the area on the heel of the ke
Yanmar 3ym30 smoke at high revs Brahmany at 2:12am 05.06.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 10/6278 Our 3ym30 has 300 hours on the clock. Today whilst motoring all was well until I increased the RPM t
Cockpit Locker Guillotine (1) Albanach at 1:01am 05.06.12 Catalina 310 7/2621 Have finally managed to eliminate the Guillotine effect of the cockpit locker lid with two caravan g
New Aft Railing Seats for a 1992 Hunter 27 webo at 11:17pm 05.05.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1768 The Admiral really likes the raised teak seats mounted on some of the Hunter aft rails. The '92 H27
The weather started getting rough so, 1 reef or 2 ..... PGIJon at 8:41pm 05.05.12 Big Boats 5/1385 OK I was on what was supposed to be about a 3 hour cruise over to the marina to have it hauld out.
Ever wonder what 's under the cabin floor? (5) Ritdog at 7:39pm 05.05.12 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1255 I had the somewhat sad opportunity to cut the keel out of an Oday 25 this past week- it had been re
Sometimes a chicken is too big for the pot Ross at 6:29pm 05.05.12 Ask All Sailors 21/3603 Video for cutting up a chicken. http://s1112.photobucket.com/albums/k482/nansssor/?action=view'curre
fridge start up problem Navicula at 6:23pm 05.05.12 Big Boats 7/1300 hi............I am on the hard with a generator (120V, 20 amp) and I want to test the fridge to see
Bilge full of water Witzend at 6:00pm 05.05.12 Catalina 310 14/3704 We launched Witz End on Thursday. She was dry all winter. Today we went to bring her around Turkey P
Transmission fluid Scott at 5:54pm 05.05.12 Ask All Sailors 11/5233 Have a Yanmar 2gm20f. When the boat was puchased many years ago, Yanmar speced 30w oil for both the
Hunter 23' Keel Fairing (3) carboman at 4:25pm 05.05.12 Smaller Boats 2/1128 I had a good sized gouge running down the starboard side of the iron keel from top to bottom. Groun
Sometimes a chicken is too big for the pot Ross at 4:23pm 05.05.12 Sails Call Lounge 0/2420 So we must cut it up. http://s1112.photobucket.com/albums/k482/nansssor/?action=view'current=2012_05
A day in the life of a rookie boat owner McZube at 3:38pm 05.05.12 Mid-Size Boats 25/4473 One week ago today we took delivery of a 1984 Hunter 31. Today we sailed under my skipperage. I ra
85 Mac 25 Shroud Stay Guide Gilligan and mate at 3:23pm 05.05.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1215 Hey Guys, and Gals... Need some help. Putting mast up. Where do the shroud go. Two wires, one thing
hot water tank overheating gettinthere at 3:19pm 05.05.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/7240 After a long run with the engine, the hot water tank, which is heated b the engine, is scalding hot.
Output shaft coupling Nursemnr at 2:46pm 05.05.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1441 Hi Really in a bind. Need HELP! Need to replace the stuffing box hose. The bell to the propelle
New Tiller in the works... (3) rgranger at 1:47pm 05.05.12 Ask All Sailors 19/3738 Hey All Just thought I'd share my adventures with wood and glue from earlier today. I started the

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It's a good thing that I checked the web site! Stu Jackson at 11:19am 09.15.22 Dave, don't you read Waggoners online?
Spring for Forespar Whisker Pole? rgranger at 10:55am 09.15.22 SS springs from McMaster https://www.mcmaster.com/stainless-steel-springs
Spring for Forespar Whisker Pole? Leeward Rail at 10:51am 09.15.22 :worthless:
Sail Numbers Panama Jack at 10:39am 09.15.22 Okay...I will do that, for sure. take care.....
Sail Numbers Marmalade at 10:30am 09.15.22 @Panama Jack - no worries, happy to help when I can! Good luck in the race, and be sure to post a r
2005 Hunter 36 Shorepower Terry Cox at 9:45am 09.15.22 Different model boat here, but our shore power setup is very similar. Boat has two 30 amp plug conn
New Catalina 30 Owner BigEasy at 9:31am 09.15.22 Great reports on all that you've done to Luna. You have given this boat a new life. Hopefully the
Anchor Chain jssailem at 8:30am 09.15.22 :plus: on verifying your chain type and size before buying the lot. Check your Windlass. If the mar
New Catalina 30 Owner DArcy at 8:29am 09.15.22 Thanks for taking us on this journey with you. I am impressed with the work you have done breathing
Removing bent driveshaft strut from 1985 hunter 31 Crazy Dave Condon at 8:17am 09.15.22 @RoyS It would have been nice if the original poster had advised on repairs
Fuel Polishing in St. Louis area jssailem at 8:09am 09.15.22 Fuel Polishing... Is this a onetime thing or an annual need?
Volvo Mechanic jssailem at 8:05am 09.15.22 Welcome to the SBO Forum. It can be difficult to find a mechanic that you feel comfortable using. H
2005 Hunter 36 Shorepower tfox2069 at 8:02am 09.15.22 We have a 2008 Hunter 36, use a 30A splitter to plug both 120VAC legs into a 30A shore power recept
Reef line separated in boom jssailem at 7:58am 09.15.22 Thanks Jeff, for posting your solution. Sometimes it is the easy solution that rules the day. Cheer
New Catalina 30 Owner Hayden Watson at 7:54am 09.15.22 I am going to miss these updates.
Sail Numbers Panama Jack at 7:54am 09.15.22 Sailrite has them... all sizes up to 18". Sailrite Although the numbers on the mainsail of @David
New Catalina 30 Owner jssailem at 7:42am 09.15.22 You have done a great job giving Luna back a life on the seas. :beer:
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks Crazy Dave Condon at 7:39am 09.15.22 @robm So often I am asked to help and some never respond. If you were close, I would offer my hel
It's a good thing that I checked the web site! mermike at 7:33am 09.15.22 We're currently anchored off Port Townsend between the ferry dock and Boat Haven. There is good hold
New Catalina 30 Owner (1) mikeracca at 7:07am 09.15.22 Finished the cupboard and got the shelf back in place. This is pretty much where my work stops on Lu

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