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For you particle physicists out there... kpgraci at 2:31pm 09.30.11 Ask All Sailors 19/2763 Since I found out here it's possible to sail faster than the wind I guess I shouldn't be surprised w
Bare 30 III How convert pumpout for salt water nirv1 at 2:12pm 09.30.11 Sabre Sailboats 1/4547 I have a 1986 Sabre III on Great Lakes. Head can only be pumped to holding tank and holding tank onl
USCG "Six-Pack" License Schools rfrye1 at 2:00pm 09.30.11 Ask All Sailors 12/3215 I am considering getting my sixpack. I am looking at the self-study thru one of the on line companie
paint mast redhead78 at 1:09pm 09.30.11 Ask All Sailors 10/7060 Hey, all all this about masts, I am removing mine, what is involved in painting a mill finish, mast
YRA Season closer on SF bay hman at 8:23am 09.30.11 Racing 0/3515 All the talk about "white sails" and YRA got me to thinking I should post my adventures last weekend
Donalex, re. your "Combiner". (1) Ed Schenck at 8:03am 09.30.11 Ask All Sailors 11/2663 Don, do you have a wiring diagram for your combiner? I have always wondered if mine is wired correct
First 405 Technical Drawings, Plans Apocalypso at 7:36am 09.30.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/3783 We are intensely shopping for a Beneteau First 405, visited quite a few, and I have been looking for
Preparing to sail Warren Milberg at 7:24am 09.30.11 Ask All Sailors 21/3678 I recently took a friend out on my boat and he (a powerboat owner) was astounded to see what I do to
Hunter 40.5 etoile-filante at 6:40am 09.30.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1285 Visite www.etoile-filante.fr
It is amazing the power these sails can produce. r.oril at 5:22am 09.30.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 24/3254 I built a "caguy PVC furler" and loaded the genoa as my head sail on a MacGregor 26D. It has been wo
Leaks at the Bow Pulpit Long Story at 4:26am 09.30.11 Catalina 310 6/2483 I have been chasing leaks one by one all summer. :cussing: Minor ones, but any leak is a bad leak
Had a great sail with an old friend. (1) caguy at 11:50pm 09.29.11 Ask All Sailors 5/1974 My dad and I got together with Novelman for a great afternoon sail. Duane is giving up his boat a 85
Interior Remodel remove 1/4 berths for Aft Cabin? titan at 10:37pm 09.29.11 Lancer 1/2478 I am on the fence whether to reconfigure the interior of my boat or look for one that meets my wants
Replace fresh water tank Pacificsher at 8:36pm 09.29.11 Big Boats 3/2985 My fresh water tank, in the bow of my boat, must be replaced. There is a half 'wall' aft the tank,
Connection error? Kestle at 8:02pm 09.29.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/818 Anyone getting a "Connection Error" when trying to view photos? I updated the app, and am now getti
1977 Hunter 30 Ports and Hatches Leak? Rich Bright at 6:24pm 09.29.11 The Cherubini Hunters 6/2709 I have cleaned the haze off the plexiglass port windows(= With Tooth Paste. Lotsa Rubbing. They are
17' DS Cockpit Cushions Anyone? arswann77 at 6:02pm 09.29.11 Day Sailers 2/1488 Anyone have a set of cockpit cushions for 1972 DS lying around? Trying to get an old boat back to he
Catalina 30 Aluminum window frames Dana Point Steve at 5:10pm 09.29.11 Catalina 30 14/9361 Fellow Sailors, Has anyone had any success cleaning up aluminum window frames on their boats. The f
240 vs 260 Hull Construction tonybrouillette at 4:45pm 09.29.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1272 I am considering purchasing a 240 or a 26/260. I've read a thread describing balsa core in a 235 hul
Chart plottet La Scandell at 4:18pm 09.29.11 Big Boats 1/1223 Have a Lorenz panoramic 8 hd/xl chart plotter , when it's turned it takes forever to start then when

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Starwind 19 project boat SailingLoto at 9:50am 07.20.22 Loto, Awesome pictures and very informative. Your boat turned out amazing and it serves as an insp
How to grow the sport Head Sail at 9:49am 07.20.22 If you shut the door on any discussion in the pretense of politeness, then what is there to discus
How to grow the sport cb32863 at 9:45am 07.20.22 Just have to say, I never thought that this post would become what it is.... Funny thing though, ove
Battery Wiring Diagram dLj at 9:42am 07.20.22 Just a note on your set-up - the current thinking is not to have two separate banks, but to have one
Hello Project_Mayhem at 9:41am 07.20.22 If it were my boat I would order a new bow stop and winch stand, check the bulkheads for rotten wood
Battery Wiring Diagram Brian D at 9:40am 07.20.22 Here is how I handled my solar install. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/finally-have-solar
Revisit H34 sea hood Mike Oldak at 9:33am 07.20.22 Edit: removing the traveler seems to be the Bugaboo oh well I thought it was a good idea but that's
New to me boat with rotting bulkhead Project_Mayhem at 9:28am 07.20.22 Replacing the bulkhead is a pretty straightforward repair but it is work nonetheless. I can send you
How to grow the sport Scott T-Bird at 9:27am 07.20.22 If you want to discuss politics, go to twitter. This board is about fixing boats, not someone's opi
Dropping rudder 35s5 Ralph Johnstone at 9:23am 07.20.22 Did anyone ask if the bolts are seized or just can't be backed out of their hole ?
Funny Friday!!! Ralph Johnstone at 9:19am 07.20.22 This is the cart with the broken bolt, yes? :wink3: Unfortunately, yes. They were none too brigh
Catalina 22 Transducer Install rogerbalz at 9:14am 07.20.22 Klaussic did it work?
How to grow the sport jon hansen at 9:12am 07.20.22 damm, and i thought is was about sailing boats. i don't have any fixing boats.
Funny Friday!!! DArcy at 9:08am 07.20.22 @DArcy I have not used one of those. The screw image looks aluminum. I would suspect that the drive
Isla Holbox, Mexico dLj at 8:52am 07.20.22 Perhaps Dave is making you an offer Will? Will has a standing offer - I just wish he'd take me up
Funny Friday!!! jssailem at 8:51am 07.20.22 @DArcy I have not used one of those. The screw image looks aluminum. I would suspect that the drive
Problem Solving a stink when we flush and a bad hose configuration Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:51am 07.20.22 Welcome aboard sbo.com Remy! Odor INside a boat and odor out the tank vent are two separate issues
How to grow the sport Head Sail at 8:49am 07.20.22 Are we supposed to just stew in our own little segregated corners when it comes to discussing topi
Drain/holding tank for small shower rickortega at 8:48am 07.20.22 That sounds like what I'm going to do. The pump will be behind the bulkhead on the left with the Lec
Isla Holbox, Mexico jssailem at 8:47am 07.20.22 Perhaps Dave is making you an offer Will?

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