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bcollis at 5:07pm 12.05.11
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This Spring I will be taking the family for a 4 or 5 day journey on our (new to us) Hunter30 from So
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Hello all I have a 26ft catalina capri and am curious about the side stay tension...I had the spar
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Hi - I need some advice on sail selection for a boat I just bought, a Hunter 30, 1981. Boat does
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Hi all, Back in November I posted a thread when my boat was pulled and I was cleaning my prop. I was
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Looking at buying a new 8hp longshaft 4 stroke Mercury outboard for my 97 H26. Does anyone have this
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When rebedding my chainplates,there are approx, 2"x3" back plates underneath. They are 1/4" ss, woul
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Okay folks here's the problem. I was looking at a Hunter 30 from the mid 80's. The current owner kno
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Hello Pearson owners- my name is Jim Elfers and I am researching production sailboats available for
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Hello everyone, we are on the tedious search for a new prop shaft for our Beneteau 42. While shoppin
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I have just purchased a 1987 272. The mast has been replaced but never rigged and the seller has no
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Need help with the size of the ports in the cabin of my 30' 1983 hunter. Santa wants to bring me re
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I recently purchased a Pearson 26' with a non functional Saildrive inboard. THe boat is set up perfe
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I saw the Atlantic Ocean today for the first time in nearly six weeks. Despite floating on its wate
CHM at 11:54am 12.05.11
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I am buying a 1988 Beneteau 432 and am in the market for insurance. I have calls into Atlass Marine
Sumner at 10:52am 12.05.11
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If so you might be interested in ... http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/macgregor-navigation/R
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Hi. I'm thinking of buying a 37 cutter here in the UK but it needs CE certification. Does anybody he
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Interested in changing out the cockpit scupper hoses that lead to a thru hull fitting in stern. (Pr
Roger Long at 9:20am 12.05.11
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The case for floating dinghy painters, available right here at the SBO store. http://a7.sphotos.ak.
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Can the contents of the waste holding tank be backflushed out thru the fresh water intake while the
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Identify This Boat?
JRacer at 6:57pm 10.18.22
It looks like a US 22. https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/us-22 That's it! Gary Mull, designer. "
Keel and G/flex and should I worry?
Leeward Rail at 6:21pm 10.18.22
135 ft lbs seems low. What is the bolt/stud size? This is what MarsKeel (makers of lead keels) say
Identify This Boat?
dlochner at 6:15pm 10.18.22
Once you're done with this boat, please solve this make found abandon at a Florida boatyard. That
Prop Spin
joshw5144 at 6:15pm 10.18.22
Identify This Boat?
dlochner at 6:14pm 10.18.22
We are all guessing. The definitive answer will come when you look at the HIN.
Keel and G/flex and should I worry?
dlochner at 6:12pm 10.18.22
It is really hard to assess any damage with the bottom paint covering the repair. Remove the bottom
Keel and G/flex and should I worry?
High Current at 6:06pm 10.18.22
The first thing I would do is try to determine if the keel is moving (excessively). This could be d
Keel and G/flex and should I worry?   (2)
High Current at 6:00pm 10.18.22
Maybe I should delete that 2nd photo. I only included it for context; it predates my repair. The u
Advice on new purchase and winterization
Davidasailor26 at 5:52pm 10.18.22
Oh I can handle that. And stabilizer in the diesel tank I guess? Every time I add diesel I add a m
Garhauer E-Z Glide
jssailem at 5:51pm 10.18.22
Garhauer E-Z Glide
SailingCal21 at 5:49pm 10.18.22
I have had the EZ Glide on my boat for at least 15 years. Love it. Thanks. I should have made the
Prop Spin
jssailem at 5:47pm 10.18.22
Congrats Josh on the fortunate outcome of what could have dissolved into a dilemma of nasty proporti
Garhauer E-Z Glide
Rick D at 5:40pm 10.18.22
I have had the EZ Glide on my boat for at least 15 years. Love it.
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida
dLj at 5:40pm 10.18.22
Low tide tomorrow is at 10:15am so he could start before that like an hour or so and then ride the t
Foam Seat
ggrizzard at 5:26pm 10.18.22
Jim, the link doesn't work. Chiriqui Your need to google "Helm Cushions" or similar. Failing succes
Advice on new purchase and winterization
ggrizzard at 5:21pm 10.18.22
Your English is better than many I read on forums! :clap:
alternatives for 26-27ft shoal draft
Leeward Rail at 5:18pm 10.18.22
https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/tanzer-26 Lots here in our marina on Lake Winnipeg, which has con
Identify This Boat?
Ted at 5:05pm 10.18.22
It looks like a US 22. https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/us-22
alternatives for 26-27ft shoal draft
_peterD at 5:05pm 10.18.22
Hmm, i can see i made a mistake in refering to those "other boats" as dogs, no disrespect intend as

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