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Ducati at 11:36am 09.07.11
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I was told that you should only hand tighten an oil filter. If I had only known this info before
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I recently identified the source of an odor in the very aft lockers of our 356. The macerator cap (I
arknoah at 11:06am 09.07.11
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I need to install single line reefing on my 1984 MacGregor 25. Does anybody have specific recommenda
Wayne Steinhour at 10:32am 09.07.11
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Hello all, I'm a novice O'Day 23 owner (just bought it last fall, been out for 3 weekends this yea
Doug/Karen at 9:45am 09.07.11
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Since we sail the only H356 on our lake, I occasionally feel the need to ask our Forum H356-specific
hero4theday at 8:42am 09.07.11
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I would like to say thank you to everyone that ask a question and those who answered. There where m
sailamaryllis at 8:01am 09.07.11
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We have Jabsco electric fresh water heads. About every two to four weeks the anti-syphon valve stops
Valiant43 at 7:42am 09.07.11
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Can anyone give me an idea as to the composition of the Columbia 43 hull. Solid Fiberglas, cored wit
rgallagher at 6:18am 09.07.11
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I currently have my Hunter 28.5 docked on a big lake in Texas. With our drought continuing, and no r
RForst at 6:04am 09.07.11
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Had a fun cruise this past weekend to the Baltimore Grand Prix. The Inner Harbor is fun! But our o
BadMoon at 6:04am 09.07.11
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Hi there I am new to the Forum, I have had a great time sailing my Sandpiper565 all over Lake Ontari
rbmcintire at 5:22am 09.07.11
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SO disappointed I didn't charge the camera battery properly. Last Sunday on the Chesapeake was NICE.
Gypsy Wind at 2:12am 09.07.11
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A quick question regarding winrweizing the pressure water system on a 36 - I am thinking of 1) drain
CharlieCobra at 10:46pm 09.06.11
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O'er the rolling swells and through stinging spray, he stares at sights only in his mind. Nimbly shi
abjrm at 10:00pm 09.06.11
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think i might have deleted the earlier post....anyway here we go again...have a 36 foot 1987 catalin
Endurance2010 at 9:59pm 09.06.11
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Has anyone replaced their own standing rigging? A couple of guys at the marina did it themselves an
Breakinwind at 9:13pm 09.06.11
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Hello all, I am a newby, and just bought a 1980, O22. Our first three days out, I found myself run
USCG369 at 8:38pm 09.06.11
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Has anyone ever tried the slide in style doors that turn your hatch and walk in hatch in to a set o
abjrm at 8:31pm 09.06.11
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have a 1987 catalina 36....when i start the engine everything works fine...exhaust and water leave t
flgypsysoul at 7:10pm 09.06.11
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Hi all...I have a question as to the length of the jib/genoa sheets...How do you figure the length.

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New holding tank
dlochner at 10:26am 10.30.22
Some quick thoughts. This will be a gravity drain tank. Keep it simple. There is no need for a dire
First time sailboat owner
Ralph Johnstone at 10:15am 10.30.22
Welcome to the site @hatchclan . Be sure to read the link before embarking on this project. to fin
Furling genoa cover seems too small?
sail sfbay at 9:26am 10.30.22
Consider sewing on a permanent sun cover.........then once furled your done.
How much does a new classic mast cost for a 2015 Beneteau First 25S?; How much for a Carbon fiber mast?
sail sfbay at 9:19am 10.30.22
Best answer is provided by a mast supplier. Standard mast: RigRite Rig-Rite Inc. - Masts, Booms, Sp
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Kings Gambit at 9:02am 10.30.22
We wonder how the PO (Previous Owner-or the devil incarnate) gets those instrument to work just for
Anchor Chain   (1)
Kings Gambit at 8:23am 10.30.22
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jssailem at 8:16am 10.30.22
Plastic Teak Toe Rails - Looking for opinions and feedback
jaysweet at 7:43am 10.30.22
Looks great. Thanks for the inspiration. Have you done anything with your eyebrows? Oh, man! You
First time sailboat owner
jssailem at 7:25am 10.30.22
tightening the box a flat or two. Sailor speak for rotating the gland nut an eighth to quarter tur
O'day 28 Head/Hanging Locker Pan - What is under here?   (1)
Clutch Cargo at 7:06am 10.30.22
Thanks for the replies. I just got back to it was I had been traveling for work. Well, now we know
First time sailboat owner
Terry Cox at 7:04am 10.30.22
Also, I am going to have to replace the packing gland; does anyone have a link to a how-to video fo
Furling genoa cover seems too small?
jssailem at 6:59am 10.30.22
Your image shows one end of the wrap. How does it go up to the top of the sail? Could it be upsid
Dual engine controllers confusion
jviss at 6:59am 10.30.22
That's good to hear. Maybe now we can spice this place up a bit. Full steam ahead and to hell wit
First time sailboat owner
jssailem at 6:49am 10.30.22
I presume just the packing. Please elaborate. Were you told this needs attention in the survey/ by
First time sailboat owner
jssailem at 6:45am 10.30.22
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hatchclan at 6:35am 10.30.22
Welcome to boating and to SBO! Some tachometers are driven by the alternator in a way that they on
First time sailboat owner
kloudie1 at 5:33am 10.30.22
Welcome to the forum! Your tachometer may be driven from a sensor in the bellhousing that counts fl
Furling genoa cover seems too small?
All U Get at 4:50am 10.30.22
Maybe a stepladder to get above the thickest part of the wrap, does your cover have a wider section

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