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Stuck Sink Drain Hose (2) Jeff20919 at 8:20am 10.04.11 Big Boats 23/3991 I have a 2006 Hunter 45 Center Cockpit, and the galley sink drain hose started leaking into the bilg
Mac V25 keel cable setup Mity at 8:04am 10.04.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1377 I everyone, i was wondering if someone would have a picture of the setup of the cable to the keel. I
21' Mcgregor Dave707 at 7:31am 10.04.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1794 I am considering buying a 21' McGregor - 1977D, It is going to need a complete refurbishing, which i
Replacing electric control box H23 revans18 at 6:17am 10.04.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1214 after 23 years of service I have broken the pastic tips off the toggle switches in the box on my H23
Wheel Diameter on 423 jumbyway at 5:13am 10.04.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1028 Here's simple question. Assuming our 2005 Ben 423 has the stock steering wheel, what is the the rim
Portsmouth to Boston Roger Long at 3:44am 10.04.11 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 6/2600 I headed out of Portsmouth about an hour before dawn and met one of the longest lines of lobster boa
Hunter 40.5 rudders? Dennisail at 12:26am 10.04.11 Big Boats 19/4620 What is the rudder post made from? Have there been instances of rudders being lost on a 40.5? Sho
factory advisories/recalls? Dominic at 12:06am 10.04.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/971 I am about to buy a used Hunter Marine 36 here in France - how do I find out manufacturers advisorie
New Trailer? An anonymous user at 11:16pm 10.03.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1272 Guys, Soo my question is about the trailer advertised on the for sale section. It says its good for
Roller furling drock10 at 10:36pm 10.03.11 Catalina 22 4/1659 Back once again so where I connect the furling on the stern (the 3 little holes) I can only get it t
C270 oil pressure buzzer Meriachee at 8:56pm 10.03.11 Mid-Size Boats 0/1393 This question isn't specific to the 270, I'm sure that all the panels are the same. My 270 oil press
O'Day 28 - mysterious leak kevekev at 8:55pm 10.03.11 Bigger Boats 8/3070 Hello all, I bought my 28 last winter, and started the work to repair any issues soon after --some
DIY soft padeyes txtowman at 8:06pm 10.03.11 Ask All Sailors 14/5045 Any body made these? I need two on my cabin top for fenders and mast raising stabilizer cables. C2
Hunter20 swing keel install EriePhil at 7:55pm 10.03.11 Smaller Boats 3/1485 Hello all, First off, thank you for all help and suggestions as I'm new to the boat and am moving
who wants a wheel? MrBill_FLL at 7:46pm 10.03.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/868 fwiw, I think a moderator deleted the thread I posted on the 88 D for 3k on miami CL. (if so, mod
What are the rules...... hummingbirdbassist at 6:44pm 10.03.11 Irwin 2/4946 What are the rules, and where can I find regulations about handguns or weaponry at sea, in our own b
Topping lift drock10 at 6:13pm 10.03.11 Catalina 22 11/1774 So question here, is the topping lift really necessary under sail? I mean when I am just hanging out
Weeping water pump Chaz3536 at 4:18pm 10.03.11 Catalina 309 Group Forum 4/2014 OK Gents, I have a leaking water pump that is slowly draining my fresh water tank. I have tried to t
Owner Modifications Forum Question joker460 at 4:07pm 10.03.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1065 I don't know where I should post this. I posted one of my modifications for the 352 in the Owners
oday 25 trailor gabriel.donnelly at 3:45pm 10.03.11 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1559 I would like the trailer layout for the shoal keel O'Day 25' if anyone has one or the measurments. T

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Seamanship - World of Wave Craft dmdiehl64 at 10:28am 02.19.22 I didn't say experienced dinghy racer (lightnings). :) Been at it a little over 3 years now and have
Greatest knot tying in the world Ralph Johnstone at 10:26am 02.19.22 Looks like he is all set to do his bottom job. Certainly looks a lot easier than putting the boat
Defender Sold jssailem at 10:25am 02.19.22 Despite the grumbling I heard from a Canadian Banker a few years ago in Sidney Marina, while sharing
Defender Sold Ralph Johnstone at 10:22am 02.19.22 Defender has been sold. Oh yeah. NOW you tell me :mad: . Engaged in a back and forth where De
learning to sail... The big step... jon hansen at 10:21am 02.19.22 buy frank bethwaite's book. read it over and over this winter. underline, take notes, move to the
learning to sail... The big step... Serenity on Hudson at 10:11am 02.19.22 The Colgate School is what started it for me. From basics to sail trim they covered it all easily un
Seamanship - World of Wave Craft jon hansen at 10:10am 02.19.22 ..... and it will teach one how to drive a sailing vessel over the surface of the water while teachi
Need larger hole in hatch Ralph Johnstone at 10:07am 02.19.22 Use a wood backing, use an acrylic hole drill, let the drill do the work. Acrylic hole drill does
Seamanship - World of Wave Craft jssailem at 9:49am 02.19.22 WOW... is that book just getting to Michigan? published in 2011. A great book. Will teach you skil
New Catalina 30 Owner jssailem at 9:46am 02.19.22 A quick way to deal with the water coming in from the deck above is to go to Fisheries and get one o
2007 Hunter 41DS Autopilot Linear Drive Failure keepsmilin at 9:43am 02.19.22 DayDreamer41, Thank you for your excellent suggestion. I will check it out on Monday and let you kn
learning to sail... The big step... Capt Robbie at 9:41am 02.19.22
New Catalina 30 Owner rpell1@msn.com at 9:29am 02.19.22 There is a hose that runs to the outside of the boat, the other side runs around the port side then
LiFePo4 Refresh Maine Sail at 9:24am 02.19.22
Sticky control cables (1) jssailem at 9:17am 02.19.22 Here is the exploded elements of the Ritchie Compass. It may provide a clue into the access you need
I am looking to buy a boat at the end of 2022.. Wanting to so some sailing before that.. jssailem at 9:06am 02.19.22 This may be what you are looking for. https://www.findacrew.net It is like a Crew/Skipper dating si
LiFePo4 Refresh Johann at 9:03am 02.19.22 I'm gradually absorbing knowledge about LFPs and BMSs. It's funny, some things that are probably c
LiFePo4 Refresh Hayden Watson at 9:01am 02.19.22 That's good to know. Now if I could only find them! REC and Battery Ballance X2 are two that I kn
Mariner 19 or Triton 21 (2) Will Gilmore at 9:00am 02.19.22 welcome to SBO's forums, Wing_Mechanic, This is the best place to answer all your sailing questions
Need larger hole in hatch kloudie1 at 8:59am 02.19.22 Tape the surfaces where the cut will be. That helps to avoid cracking. After the hole is cut, sand t

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