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Universal M-18 HX - what the... (1) Skipper at 8:46pm 03.18.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1450 I found an earlier post from someone with an M-18 who couldn't figure out how to get the port-side e
Light coming through Costy at 8:05pm 03.18.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1530 So I got below in 21' Mcgregor and I am seeing light coming through the front lower V shape part of
Sailed to Fort McRea for the weekend RECESS at 7:46pm 03.18.12 Pearson 0/1204 I sailed down to Fort McRae from Chico Bayou in Pensacola yesterday, spent the night and sailed back
340 Halyard Blocks Andy1237 at 7:07pm 03.18.12 Big Boats 3/1477 Need to replace one of the halyard blocks at the base of the mast. Owners manual says "Rutgerson Se
How do these sail? (2) rpwillia at 6:59pm 03.18.12 Ask All Sailors 12/6306 Saw this in the boatyard in Ft Washington, MD. Don't see these too often and wonder how they handle.
Has anyone replaced the "Grease Cup" on their water pump? jrowan at 6:51pm 03.18.12 Catalina 30 11/7838 Hello all, I decided to do some more spring maintenance chores today, and after changing the oil I r
Replace rubber rail on stern sugar scoop mrinkel at 6:48pm 03.18.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/4999 I have a new to me Beneteau Oceanis 370 (1991). I would like to replace the rubber rail on the ster
Brookhouse NMEA 0183 Multiplexer Crane man at 6:43pm 03.18.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/6645 Can any one verify if Brookhouse is till in business:doh:. I'm currently trouble shooting a Brookhou
Why pan head screws on the toe rail? Nelsonhow at 6:06pm 03.18.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/1193 I finally decided to chase down several toe rail leaks on my old H-30. I started from the stern and
O'Day 30ft 1979 Manual Captainron1 at 5:45pm 03.18.12 Ask An Oday Owner 3/2899 Hello, I am looking for the manual (s) that would have come with the O'Day 1979 30ft. My boat has 5
New batteries Blitz at 5:04pm 03.18.12 Musings With Maine Sail 3/3031 I was recently instructed by my supplier to two new house batteries (US Battery group 31) that I sho
Off 'center' spreader (2) Team118 at 5:00pm 03.18.12 Catalina 30 5/1368 I just noticed this on the way home tonight. The port spreader seems to be a bit 'downward' as com
Balancing my 30 MK 1 C&C tanders at 4:48pm 03.18.12 C&C 2/2290 With my 30 C'C MK I seem to have to reef down at least one in the main ' some in the jib when winds
Dingy on Davits DougMc at 4:44pm 03.18.12 Big Boats 2/1454 I currently keep a 10'6" inflatable on davits on my H 36. I sail on lake Erie with the top of the di
Yamaha 25 Yanmar YSB8 Exhaust Issue gobluemich290 at 4:39pm 03.18.12 Yamaha 7/3501 I have a Yamaha 25 with a Yanmar YSB 8. The exhaust elbow cracked and when replacing it, noticed ano
H33.5 Water fill leak WestCoastMike at 4:37pm 03.18.12 Mid-Size Boats 0/931 Hi all, I have a leak on the fill line to my fresh water tank. Has anyone pulled apart the wood
Yanmar YSB 8 Exhaust HELP NEEDED! gobluemich290 at 4:33pm 03.18.12 Yamaha 0/1 I have a Yamaha 25 with a Yanmar YSB 8. The exhaust elbow cracked and then replacing it, noticed an
H22 Rain Leak Viesail at 4:32pm 03.18.12 Smaller Boats 16/3676 Water filling up in bilge after rain. Sat in cabin and watched for leaks during storm, nothing visib
question rudder post jhenderson at 4:27pm 03.18.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/989 How do you take the play out of the rudder post I have a Beneteau 400 Oceanis... Do you know where
Prop shaft coupling philliz at 4:21pm 03.18.12 Catalina 30 2/2234 Hi I am in the process of replacing my cutlass bearing. I have taken the prop shaft coupling apar

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Need perkins prima M50 fuel line replacement??? georgetheleo at 2:39pm 01.02.23 4 days no leaky!! Still going to get a new spare.
North Atlantic rescue off Delaware coast Davidasailor26 at 2:31pm 01.02.23 All talk of judgement and risk aside, I'll speculate that their decision to round Cape Hatteras was
Older sailers Captain Larry-DH at 2:22pm 01.02.23 Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes are lifestyle diseases of choice, regardless of genetics
Towing a dinghy dlochner at 2:06pm 01.02.23 Don't rely on one glued on piece of rubber to take the tow load. I know a guy....! But if you're
Warped Rudder sbrogden at 1:36pm 01.02.23 Only part of the problem is appearance. UV also damages the structure of epoxy and causes it to ch
Warped Rudder Hayden Watson at 1:35pm 01.02.23 Only part of the problem is appearance. UV also damages the structure of epoxy and causes it to che
Warped Rudder sbrogden at 1:12pm 01.02.23 Looks great! And :plus: on needing UV protection:beer: I've asked Total Boat if they think the se
Warped Rudder rgranger at 1:11pm 01.02.23 Looks great! And :plus: on needing UV protection:beer:
Any sailor peppers out there? (1) rgranger at 1:09pm 01.02.23 Maybe a lime tree in a pot.
Older sailers Rick D at 12:42pm 01.02.23 Geeze, I think I'm the oldest guy on this thread still sailing. I did axe regattas a couple of years
Raymarine Axiom Davidasailor26 at 11:57am 01.02.23 David, can you provide more details? Not sure I fully understand exactly what is a Rasberry Pi. L
Towing a dinghy Morgan donor at 11:38am 01.02.23 Your towing bridal might best start at the transom and work it's way forward on both sides. Capture
Pricing on older Catalina 1984 27 in decent upkeep and shape ? Scott T-Bird at 11:37am 01.02.23 What's the engine model ... Is that a 3-year old inboard or outboard engine?
Any sailor peppers out there? Will Gilmore at 11:35am 01.02.23 Having built a small homestead and living a couple of miles out of town, my wife and I shop, on the
Raymarine Axiom kappykaplan at 11:16am 01.02.23 what is a Rasberry Pi. It's a microcontroller board that can be used as a dual display desktop com
Any sailor peppers out there? John T1594 at 11:14am 01.02.23 The movie "WaterWorld" come to mind
Any sailor peppers out there? markwbird at 11:12am 01.02.23 Exactly what makes you think Suriname is safe from the fallout? Exactly?
Older sailers kappykaplan at 11:10am 01.02.23 When two boats are sailing on a similar course, it is likely they are racing whether either of the
Raymarine Axiom SEMPERAVANTI41 at 10:59am 01.02.23 David, can you provide more details? Not sure I fully understand exactly what is a Rasberry Pi.
1991 Hunter 42 passage Gooseneck (3) jssailem at 10:57am 01.02.23 Welcome to the SBO Forum. Pictures are helpful. These are the parts available here on the SBO websi

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