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Stuck Sink Drain Hose (2) Jeff20919 at 8:20am 10.04.11 Big Boats 23/4750 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 3/1477 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 8/1935 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 5/1394 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 0/1096 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 6/2893 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 19/5379 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 1/1031 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 6/1387 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 4/1718 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 0/1493 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 8/3378 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 14/5785 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 3/1537 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 0/923 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 2/5159 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 11/2034 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 4/2277 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 1/1129 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 4/1657 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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I need to Bilge Hoses - which to buy and where? rgranger at 10:35am 10.26.22 Here is the link https://shop.sailboatowners.com/search.php
Removing old antifouling applying new gelcoat? rgranger at 10:33am 10.26.22 @rgranger DIY mix sounds better and better. It is not without some hazards. DO NOT get this stuf
Removing old antifouling applying new gelcoat? rgranger at 10:29am 10.26.22 Was just searching practical sailor's website for unrelated stuff and found this page about strippe
Swim Ladder Treads rgranger at 10:23am 10.26.22 Better pics would help. Can you get a shot up closer and then also from the underside of the tread?
Hello everyone! I'm looking into getting into sailing and need some advice on a boat I would like to purchase dlochner at 9:56am 10.26.22 Thank you for the insight, I think when I do look at the boat I will take off this plate and inspec
I need to Bilge Hoses - which to buy and where? xavpil at 9:43am 10.26.22 The Trident 144 is a good choice. West is consistently overpriced on most everything except electr
I need to Bilge Hoses - which to buy and where? xavpil at 9:42am 10.26.22 Don't use Trident 120, not recommended for below the waterline, you want Trident 144: Trident 144 V
Knot Transducer Ralph Johnstone at 9:42am 10.26.22 I wouldn't spend a lot of time searching for it as you are in sea water (salt water). The paddles a
Hello everyone! I'm looking into getting into sailing and need some advice on a boat I would like to purchase Apex at 9:37am 10.26.22 check the chainplates carefully. signs of water intrusion there will required fix before sailing.
Hello everyone! I'm looking into getting into sailing and need some advice on a boat I would like to purchase artleyt115 at 9:30am 10.26.22 Welcome to SBO. As observed by @dlochner concern about the location of gel cracks under the mast st
O'day 28 Head/Hanging Locker Pan - What is under here? Apex at 9:25am 10.26.22 in 79 the shut-off for the head raw water intake was under the PORT lazarette. The hoes then went f
O'day 28 Head/Hanging Locker Pan - What is under here? twodzusfittings at 9:23am 10.26.22 Daahhh! That wasn't the question. Sorry. Jumped on the keyboard too quick. Yes, let us know what you
Hello everyone! I'm looking into getting into sailing and need some advice on a boat I would like to purchase artleyt115 at 9:22am 10.26.22 If you can find a 40 year old boat without cracks in the gelcoat I'd like to see it because that ai
Hello everyone! I'm looking into getting into sailing and need some advice on a boat I would like to purchase artleyt115 at 9:21am 10.26.22 Just out of curiosity, how old is "new"? less than a year old
I need to Bilge Hoses - which to buy and where? dlochner at 9:20am 10.26.22 The Trident 144 is a good choice. West is consistently overpriced on most everything except electro
Hello everyone! I'm looking into getting into sailing and need some advice on a boat I would like to purchase Richard19068 at 9:17am 10.26.22 with new rigging and sail.... Just out of curiosity, how old is "new"?
I need to Bilge Hoses - which to buy and where? dmax at 9:12am 10.26.22 Don't use Trident 120, not recommended for below the waterline, you want Trident 144: Trident 144 Va
Hello everyone! I'm looking into getting into sailing and need some advice on a boat I would like to purchase markwbird at 9:02am 10.26.22 If you can find a 40 year old boat without cracks in the gelcoat I'd like to see it because that ain
Hello everyone! I'm looking into getting into sailing and need some advice on a boat I would like to purchase jssailem at 8:55am 10.26.22 Welcome to SBO. As observed by @dlochner concern about the location of gel cracks under the mast st
Buy now or wait for recession? baycloud at 8:51am 10.26.22

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