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kandk at 1:10pm 05.27.12
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How do you switch a tv from antenna to cable? I changed the switch to B and changed the input on the
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MacGregor Keel Dimensions, correction 1973(!) I am doing a re-hab on the keel of my 1973(!) MacGreg
newsailor72 at 12:00pm 05.27.12
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everyone on this forum seems to say that the mac is easy to rig, but so far it hasn't been the case
PeterBeckley at 11:40am 05.27.12
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Help. Where may I buy one? Peter Beckley. (920) 475-1587. pbeckley@new.rr.com
alsteck1 at 10:57am 05.27.12
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Catalina Direct is selling a Barney Post for the C-22 for about $250. The main advantage is that the
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I'm looking for owners manuals for a Pearson 37-2 sailboat. If you know how I can obtain them pleas
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My Sureseal has become unsure. I've watched the video on how to change out the lip seal while in th
Buf at 9:31am 05.27.12
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I am having a hard time getting my heating/airconditioning system to pump raw water through the syst
Vegas at 9:23am 05.27.12
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Replaced desk light bulb but still doesn't work. I find where the decklight connection is on the pow
kandk at 8:47am 05.27.12
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How do you switch to cable tv? I changed switch to B and changed input on tv to cable. It just keeps
grtsct at 8:33am 05.27.12
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Does anyone have an opinion good or bad on the Helms 27 also if you have any personal experience wit
pat5884 at 8:15am 05.27.12
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So I bought my '82 Catlina 22 about 1 year ago. Never sailed or owned a boat so I am still figuring
perezall at 8:08am 05.27.12
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Hi Folks, I just purchased a 1987 Hunter 27 and cannot locate the fresh water intake for the water
njl at 8:03am 05.27.12
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I have two shrouds connecting to a chainplate in an awkward way and would like to fix it. The heavie
newsailor72 at 7:30am 05.27.12
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questions about my mac 22 It's a 1974 so I believe the swing keel is cast iron, have some questions
dknape at 7:17am 05.27.12
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Okay, so I went out and enjoyed the boat on Saturday, but ran into an issue where a section of my ma
Dmac336 at 7:12am 05.27.12
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it is becoming apparent that my main halyard masthead sheave is cracked as my new halyard is becomin
r.oril at 6:56am 05.27.12
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'We had planned a trip to Santa Barbara, SBYC, and had hoped to sail 3 days. Damn WINDS!! We did g
lehigh375 at 6:42am 05.27.12
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Went out yesterday and my Garmin 545 did not work. It would give me the time, voltage, and I could
abaragones at 5:51am 05.27.12
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Hi, by any chance someone here knows where can I get these covers for the cabin top thru bolt in my

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Dingy conversion
DArcy at 8:10am 01.05.23
Dinghy I dunno, considering where this thread is going maybe dingy is more appropriate :biggrin:
Think your PO made mistakes?
Jacktar at 8:03am 01.05.23
No rudder seen connected to wheel?
The cycle of life
tfox2069 at 7:56am 01.05.23
Thanks for the heart and soul you poured into SBO over these many years Phil. You've been a huge pa
Think your PO made mistakes?
Don S/V ILLusion at 7:41am 01.05.23
Mast not included?
Hunter 26 outboard engine
rgranger at 7:24am 01.05.23
Max HP is not what limits what you CAN put on the boat, it is the transom strength and weight. You
Think your PO made mistakes?
dmax at 7:24am 01.05.23
I assume it's the pedestal you don't like - the tiller is far better for that boat.
Refilling/Replacing Sea-Fire Automatic Fire Suppression Cannisters
FastOlson at 7:19am 01.05.23
Small but important detail: my fixed mount engine space extinguisher cannot be discharged by pulling
Think your PO made mistakes?
mermike at 7:17am 01.05.23
That's a lot of money for a floating derelict, but at least the new owner knows that it floats.
1990 B41S5 propane locker hassle!!
georgetheleo at 7:14am 01.05.23
Thanks- Im considering cutting most of the existing top flange off with a fein saw to enable the she
Beneteau 373 (2007) rig tension/tuning specs
Mechone at 7:03am 01.05.23
I unstep and restep my mast every year and use a loos gauge . Been doing it for 13 years . I set up
Dingy conversion   (1)
rgranger at 6:58am 01.05.23
This weight question got my wheels turning....SO! ... I'm taking a dive down the rabbit hole. (How m
Beneteau 373 (2007) rig tension/tuning specs
jssailem at 6:41am 01.05.23
This information is from the manufacturer of Loos gauges https://loosnaples.com/how-tos/tension-ga
Think your PO made mistakes?
Justin_NSA at 6:16am 01.05.23
"Needs TLC" is an understatement! "In boathouse and out of the water for easy inspection "
Dingy conversion
Parsons at 6:03am 01.05.23
I'd be worried about the weight of the final product and the cost. According to the ads, pourable fo
1990 B41S5 propane locker hassle!!
RoyS at 6:00am 01.05.23
Without seeing more of your existing arrangement it is hard to suggest a solution. It sounds like yo
The cycle of life
TomY at 5:40am 01.05.23
When Bly Berken and I launched this site in 1996, Amazon was a fledgling bookstore, Bill Clinton di
The cycle of life
THECUSCUS at 5:10am 01.05.23
Thank you, thank you, thank you, for creating and developing this awesome resource for the sailing c
Westerbeke 42b coolant questions
SycloneDriver at 5:08am 01.05.23
I found that the hot water tank is one of the low point in my system. Don't forget to drain to cool
Stock Color for 85' 22
Gene Neill at 5:00am 01.05.23
Yes, the point of a toothpick is the correct tool. A microscopic amount of black tint goes a very lo

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