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New boarding ladder (2) paulj at 10:09pm 04.29.12 Catalina 310 2/1525 Just can't make that one foot up on deck and bent knee jump any more.... Modification # 1 shown.
Vinyl stripe over Gelcoat stripe Skywalker at 9:42pm 04.29.12 Ask All Sailors 3/2218 I want to change the hull stripe color on my Beneteau. The waterline has a factory Gelcoat stripe th
Realized I left my water pump on Bigjer40 at 8:59pm 04.29.12 Ask All Sailors 10/2153 I am leaving town for the week and realized I didn't shut off all the swithces on my DC panel. The
Proposed sailboat rewire project (1) gray_penguin at 8:47pm 04.29.12 Ask All Sailors 17/3251 Hey, I have been researching and studying how to redo the 12V system on my 78 Hunter 33. If I could
Single-hand cast-off Joel H. at 8:07pm 04.29.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 23/4526 I need to hear some new solutions to casting-off single-hand. Last year I was fine using a midship s
Velcro-like door stopper pipes111 at 7:21pm 04.29.12 Ask An Oday Owner 14/2662 In building new bulkheads, I somehow misplaced "the device" that holds my cabin door open against th
Need Advice (8) grtsct at 6:47pm 04.29.12 S2 21/3721 I am looking at a S2 9.2C that I would like to buy, I know the boat needs some work but I feel that
First Mishap Bigjer40 at 6:37pm 04.29.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 29/3711 So I didn't account for the windage while docking and side swiped my neighbors outboard. Little blac
Passage 42 pulpit,pushpit source Tropicalmark at 6:37pm 04.29.12 Big Boats 1/998 Hi guys, Need to replace my pulpit and pushpit on 1991 Passage. anyone know the best source for t
Replacement holding tank-black water Endurance2010 at 6:24pm 04.29.12 Big Boats 11/3726 Has anyone replaced their holding tank in a 1984 Hunter 34? I have several leaks. Apparently clean
Rudder Post bushing / Gasket on a 1984 Catalina 30 Catalina3394 at 6:07pm 04.29.12 Catalina 30 7/4522 I am trying to find a replacement for the nylon bushing /gasket that sits onve the rudder post insid
Rehabilitating cockpit mounted throttle/shifter Impulsive at 6:05pm 04.29.12 Mid-Size Boats 0/1240 On my 1984 Cat 27 (tiller steering) with Universal inboard diesel I am rebuilding the cockpit, sidew
Solar powered vent location on '81 C22 Milton.Audas at 6:02pm 04.29.12 Catalina 22 16/4639 G'day guys. Recently purchased a solar powered vent fan from CD. Question is ideal location. Initial
Braided 12v copper wire Scott at 5:51pm 04.29.12 Ask All Sailors 20/3955 Need to make a good conection for a temporary repair on 12v 16-18 gauge braided copper wire. Cut the
anchor locker bow 430 (1) Navicula at 5:47pm 04.29.12 Big Boats 1/915 where the hell does this access hole go...................what is its purpose thanks
Marine suppliers :( c_witch at 5:34pm 04.29.12 Trailer Sailors 9/3039 What is it with suppliers these days? I was attempting to order Quick Attach eye fittings to shorten
Proper LS Outboard for a 27' 1981 Catalina? JRGresham at 5:31pm 04.29.12 Mid-Size Boats 26/17976 All, I just bought a beautiful 1981 27 footer with the open rear transom. The OLD 8 HP outboard t
Dodger/bimini recommendation Dima at 5:29pm 04.29.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1180 I'm looking to add doddger/bimini to my 1991 Legend 35.5. Could you please recommend somebody in the
Which battery to buy? sailsail at 5:28pm 04.29.12 Ask All Sailors 11/1929 Would like some recommendations...... going to replace my old 'mismatched' batteries and not sure w
Helm Seat (1) Witzend at 5:27pm 04.29.12 Catalina 310 6/3904 Think'en on using one of these attached to the stern railing so that I can see over my instruments.

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New sailing toy for Christmas (1) Allan12210 at 7:33am 01.03.23 Wait until you retire. Then you will need one of these.
Hunter 18.5 mainsail batten lengths sail sfbay at 7:33am 01.03.23 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new sailboat. Determine the batten shape and purch
Buying a Boat Outside Canada without a License ?? Scott T-Bird at 7:26am 01.03.23 We watch the channel Sailing JibSea and others featuring Canadians in Europe and none of them ever e
Any sailor peppers out there? sesmith at 7:25am 01.03.23 Yeah, Vermont's always nice in (nuclear) winter. :yikes:
Any sailor peppers out there? Scott T-Bird at 7:20am 01.03.23 Funny this topic came up ... Sue and I just came back from a long weekend at my sister's farm in nor
Any sailor peppers out there? sesmith at 7:08am 01.03.23 I don't consider myself a prepper, cause I don't prep. To try and take off on our sailboat would be
Y-33 Midstay Riptide33 at 6:57am 01.03.23 Welcome to SBO! You didn't mention whether you have the tall rig or not. It may make a difference.
LiFePO4 Charging in cold weather Hayden Watson at 6:50am 01.03.23 The decimal point is really important. .5c is 50% of the battery capacity, 5c is 500% of battery ca
Buying a Boat Outside Canada without a License ?? dlochner at 6:46am 01.03.23 As a Canadian, understanding that Canadians do not need a license to own/captain a personal sailboa
Any sailor peppers out there? Scott T-Bird at 6:40am 01.03.23 https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=wooden+ships+song&cvid=747f2c844f7149c3be32faa781d83468&aqs=edg
Warped Rudder sbrogden at 6:38am 01.03.23 It's sunshine that causes the damage. If it lives in your shop when not in use and there are no win
Any sailor peppers out there? Scott T-Bird at 6:37am 01.03.23
Warped Rudder JBP-PA at 6:36am 01.03.23 It's sunshine that causes the damage. If it lives in your shop when not in use and there are no wind
Y-33 Midstay mermike at 6:34am 01.03.23 Welcome to SBO! You didn't mention whether you have the tall rig or not. It may make a difference.
B & G Zeus 3 intermittently powering down Scott T-Bird at 6:24am 01.03.23 Hey, Power TO the Zeus should be provided on the dedicated power port. The Zeus does not get power
1984 C22. Questions and best websites Salty Jack at 6:17am 01.03.23 Thanks so much. Hope I can strike a fair deal for seller and me in Saturday. All the best! Jack
New sailing toy for Christmas shemandr at 5:17am 01.03.23 I have one. It's at home where I refer to it to plan surf fishing sorties.
CDI FF2 (1) patbratton at 4:03am 01.03.23 Works like a charm. No issues. My daughter loves it.
Pricing on older Catalina 1984 27 in decent upkeep and shape ? jssailem at 3:13am 01.03.23 Here is a fresh water boat. https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/1985-catalina-27-tall-rig-8305985 one y
Yanmar 2GMF cold starting Ralph Johnstone at 10:34pm 01.02.23 The magic number for gasoline is 14.7:1 but I bet you knew that. Still see it on the inside of my

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