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Towing kayaks? KenKindrick at 8:03am 09.08.11 Big Boats 5/1651 I'm considering towing two Hobie Outback model kayaks that weigh 62 lbs. each across the 25 miles to
base of lifeline--support jackfromhicksville at 7:31am 09.08.11 Smaller Boats 1/1061 I have a broken base to one of my lifelines. I need some advise on where to go to repace it????
RC8D Transmission dborko1 at 6:05am 09.08.11 The Cherubini Hunters 6/2908 Hello All My RC8D seems to keep me tinkering and has not let me down till now. :confused: She start
Wanted 1994-2000 26 ft Hunter with Trailer vweedon at 5:12am 09.08.11 Smaller Boats 0/1189 Looking for a 1994-2000 26 ft Hunter Sailboat with trailer, preferably with a 4 stroke motor. Loca
H23 vs H26 mojobently at 4:58am 09.08.11 Smaller Boats 3/1600 I currently own an 1988 H23 wing keel and am looking to move up to a H26. I love my H23 but my wife
Cruising! Roger Long at 3:08am 09.08.11 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 8/5587
2012 Havasu Pocket Cruiser Convention CaptDon01 at 11:15pm 09.07.11 Catalina 22 1/1530 Here is the link for the 2012 Lake Havasu Pocket Cruiser Convention: http://www.sailhavasu.com/ind
MD17C rebuild Mark Maulden at 9:02pm 09.07.11 Engines and Propulsion 174/76898 I have a 32 yr old boat with a Volvo MD17C engine that burns about 1/4 qt of oil in ~12 hrs of cruis
Internal heater Ihana at 6:59pm 09.07.11 Bavaria 0/1698 Which kind of heater are you using, propane or diesel? We are a 30 ft Bavaria, 2007 model. And pla
S25 Project madman960 at 6:22pm 09.07.11 Seidelmann 9/3797 Helllo All; I just purchased my first sailboat. It is an S25. Needs bulkheads glassed in, hull pai
Help- h40.5 leak at light over salon table Rich Stidger at 5:36pm 09.07.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1436 I guess I am lucky- almost no leaks in my 1997 40.5. However, just yesterday I find dripping from t
Autohelm 3000 power plug (1) bcollis at 4:26pm 09.07.11 Ask All Sailors 6/3871 I recently purchased an autohelm 3000 from eBay. It did not come with the boat side power plug. It l
Why should we care about pumping out... (2) FourPoints at 4:16pm 09.07.11 Ask All Sailors 21/4480 These pics were taken less that a quarter mile from the city waste "treatment" facility. Whenever it
Help with Hunter 18.5 mast stepping and mainsail attachment Green Arrow at 3:44pm 09.07.11 Smaller Boats 1/2434 I bought a used Hunter 18.5, and I can't figger out if the mast is supposed to sit flush down on the
Hunter 260 Holding Tank Vent Plugged jimfrankelly at 3:13pm 09.07.11 Smaller Boats 4/2051 It appears that the vent on our holding tank might be plugged. Has anyone been able to unplug the v
Re-sealing Lewmar Port Windows cymeyer at 2:19pm 09.07.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 20/11395 Have read some older threads on the above subject, but nothing recent. I am getting water inside t
Hawaii, anyone? justsomeguy at 1:16pm 09.07.11 Ask All Sailors 9/2117 http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/boa/2586752226.html I'd go, if the boat is well founded..
Using Jet A in a diesel? Inter20sailor at 1:04pm 09.07.11 Catalina 30 11/8958 A friend of mine offered 5 gallons of Jet A for use on the boat. (Universal MX25). I know that J
Spreader end cap AllanA at 12:58pm 09.07.11 Ask All Sailors 4/4492 Good afternoon , I am looking for a "Spreader end cap" for a spreader that was broken during Hurrica
Engine Oil In Bilge Blue Hull at 12:30pm 09.07.11 Catalina 30 13/7461 I have a 1981 C-30 powered with a Universal 5411 2 cyl diesel. I ran the motor for 3-4 hours last we

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Rope to Wire - O-Day 25 Joe at 8:31am 11.01.22 If you go coverer strip route, think about saving money by purchasing a dyneema core (stronger tha
First time sailboat owner Kings Gambit at 8:05am 11.01.22
Refilling CNG Tank jssailem at 7:39am 11.01.22 I was thinking about the recent posts on this subject. All I could think of as to how to respond to
Rope to Wire - O-Day 25 jssailem at 7:26am 11.01.22 With the ropes available today, it is no longer the issue it once was. Manilla ropes now they were a
Anchoring/Guest moorage with access to downtown Seattle? jssailem at 7:11am 11.01.22 Mike. It is worth the stop. What is the mantra in Real Estate.... Location Location Location... Bel
First time sailboat owner (1) jssailem at 7:05am 11.01.22 As James has linked for you, Windy offers a lot of weather information to help the sailor reduce the
Anchoring/Guest moorage with access to downtown Seattle? Hello Below at 7:00am 11.01.22
Networking NMEA 2000 ... help! BarryL at 7:00am 11.01.22 Ah, the joys of working on boats! Salt water, salt air, electronics, fasteners of various quality, c
First time sailboat owner JamesG161 at 6:43am 11.01.22 When you are closer to your first sail... and I are the featured contributors on this forum Weath
Kudos to Peggy Hall - Installed Raritan Fresh Head no worries about contamination now Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:41am 11.01.22 There's a much easier way: Sink drain thru-hulls are below the waterline on almost all sailboats.
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 6:16am 11.01.22
Fender covers- Yes or No? RoyS at 6:15am 11.01.22 Fender covers help keep your boat clean. Or at least my boat. Something happened to my beach ball f
Rope to Wire - O-Day 25 Project_Mayhem at 6:09am 11.01.22 The question of "Will rope go through the sheaves?" has popped up a couple of times. I does on my 78
Macerator pump won't run. RoyS at 6:09am 11.01.22 If you are trying to manually crank the holding tank macerator via the slotted screw drive at the ba
Rope to Wire - O-Day 25 RoyS at 5:59am 11.01.22 An all rope halyard may disappoint you. I bought an all rope halyard here at SBO and I am not please
Refilling CNG Tank Terry Cox at 4:54am 11.01.22 Everything about being on the water must be like heaven. Thanksgiving in some remote anchorage this
Rope to Wire - O-Day 25 danooxnard at 4:40am 11.01.22 Why not keep it simple? Cut off the old rope and replace with new rope. Keep the wire, simply attach
Saltwater hose to engine 4Winds at 4:36am 11.01.22
First time sailboat owner hatchclan at 4:33am 11.01.22 I will do so. We signed the acceptance papers last night. Now we just have to get the paperwork for
Rope to Wire - O-Day 25 shemandr at 4:08am 11.01.22 ... I would cut the halyard wire where its' currently spliced to the rope , and crimp a loop I n the

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