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Comparison questions... Doug/Karen at 9:45am 09.07.11 Big Boats 0/935 Since we sail the only H356 on our lake, I occasionally feel the need to ask our Forum H356-specific
Thank you. hero4theday at 8:42am 09.07.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1999 I would like to say thank you to everyone that ask a question and those who answered. There where m
Problems with anti-syphon valve sailamaryllis at 8:01am 09.07.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/3335 We have Jabsco electric fresh water heads. About every two to four weeks the anti-syphon valve stops
Columbia 43 hull Valiant43 at 7:42am 09.07.11 Columbia 0/3036 Can anyone give me an idea as to the composition of the Columbia 43 hull. Solid Fiberglas, cored wit
What to do when the lake dries up rgallagher at 6:18am 09.07.11 Ask All Sailors 53/11580 I currently have my Hunter 28.5 docked on a big lake in Texas. With our drought continuing, and no r
New Head RForst at 6:04am 09.07.11 Big Boats 4/1408 Had a fun cruise this past weekend to the Baltimore Grand Prix. The Inner Harbor is fun! But our o
New Member. BadMoon at 6:04am 09.07.11 Trailer Sailors 17/4993 Hi there I am new to the Forum, I have had a great time sailing my Sandpiper565 all over Lake Ontari
Catalina 30 Chesapeake Video rbmcintire at 5:22am 09.07.11 Catalina 30 4/1634 SO disappointed I didn't charge the camera battery properly. Last Sunday on the Chesapeake was NICE.
Winterizing Question Gypsy Wind at 2:12am 09.07.11 Big Boats 5/1622 A quick question regarding winrweizing the pressure water system on a 36 - I am thinking of 1) drain
The Helmsman... CharlieCobra at 10:46pm 09.06.11 Ask All Sailors 10/2017 O'er the rolling swells and through stinging spray, he stares at sights only in his mind. Nimbly shi
exhaust issue abjrm at 10:00pm 09.06.11 Big Boats 0/1305 think i might have deleted the earlier post....anyway here we go again...have a 36 foot 1987 catalin
Replaced standing rigging? Endurance2010 at 9:59pm 09.06.11 Big Boats 7/1635 Has anyone replaced their own standing rigging? A couple of guys at the marina did it themselves an
Rigging a 22 for single Breakinwind at 9:13pm 09.06.11 Ask An Oday Owner 5/2561 Hello all, I am a newby, and just bought a 1980, O22. Our first three days out, I found myself run
anyone eve used any of these? USCG369 at 8:38pm 09.06.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1228 Has anyone ever tried the slide in style doors that turn your hatch and walk in hatch in to a set o
engine exhaust question abjrm at 8:31pm 09.06.11 Big Boats 5/1996 have a 1987 catalina 36....when i start the engine everything works fine...exhaust and water leave t
Sheet length flgypsysoul at 7:10pm 09.06.11 Ask All Sailors 15/7496 Hi all...I have a question as to the length of the jib/genoa sheets...How do you figure the length.
Sail replacement karenmccraw at 6:47pm 09.06.11 Big Boats 6/1815 We had a little oops during Hurricane Irene and it appears that we need to replace the headsail on o
contact info for author Jim Moore (Swan) ? cdavis0627 at 6:02pm 09.06.11 Ask All Sailors 0/1389 I've googled and googled and am coming up dry. I am desperate to get my hands on Jim Moore's contac
No sailing in Sarasota yet Kermit at 5:56pm 09.06.11 Ask All Sailors 1/1462 My First Mate and I have been in Sarasota since Friday and so far no sailing. We stayed out of the r
S2 11.0a chainplate deck cover screws?? sailcruiser at 5:44pm 09.06.11 S2 3/1772 Hi all, I'm a new s2 owner and the first thing I always do is rebed chainplates. This boat in parti

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Rainwater in bilge JoeWhite at 8:11am 11.03.22 I had a similar condition. It took me 2 years to find out that the speakers mounted on the rear lazz
Its funny Friday! Davidasailor26 at 8:08am 11.03.22
Can't Find that darn leak ! rgranger at 8:00am 11.03.22 It could be condensation. You are in Ontario? I'm guessing the water is a lot colder than the air
Kudos to Peggy Hall - Installed Raritan Fresh Head no worries about contamination now marchem at 7:55am 11.03.22 There's a much easier way: Sink drain thru-hulls are below the waterline on almost all sailboats.
New Legend 35 owner here. pete c at 7:48am 11.03.22 My deck seems very solid. The previous owner has had it 22 years and seems to have kept it up well.
New Legend 35 owner here. walmsleyc at 7:36am 11.03.22 '88 Corrosion. Gonna drill a small hole and do a better inspection with endoscope. Rudder bearing
Outboard Motor Mount Wedge on the 222 dlochner at 7:34am 11.03.22 When docking at dead slow, being able to steer with the engine is wonderful when the tiller doesn't
Outboard Motor Mount Wedge on the 222 JBP-PA at 7:28am 11.03.22 To maneuver. steer with the rudder not the motor it is much easier than reaching back to the motor
Outboard Motor Mount Wedge on the 222 JBP-PA at 7:23am 11.03.22 I would agree whole heartedly . Never in the history of manufacturing would a company add something
Older Car 27: any ideas on how to open up the space? xavpil at 7:20am 11.03.22 The bulkheads are a part of the boats skeleton. Like your rib cage, they give the boats fiberglass
The ghost ship of Diamond Shoals (2) JamesG161 at 7:18am 11.03.22 I may have solved the mystery. A famous Russian Pirate rrrg... Jim...
Capri 26 Owners - new owner of 93 #266 with questions (4) Black_Dog_Sailing at 7:03am 11.03.22 Jumping on this thread as the new owner of Hull 266, moving the boat back to New Bern, NC from Hayes
Dyneema for furler line All U Get at 6:40am 11.03.22
Can't Find that darn leak ! jssailem at 6:18am 11.03.22 Welcome to the SBO forum, Mike. The hole to describe sounds like a limber hole. One of many that a
The ghost ship of Diamond Shoals jssailem at 6:13am 11.03.22 An intriguing story. Thanks.
Older Car 27: any ideas on how to open up the space? jssailem at 5:56am 11.03.22 The bulkheads are a part of the boats skeleton. Like your rib cage, they give the boats fiberglass s
Outboard Motor Mount Wedge on the 222 Timm R Oday25 at 5:41am 11.03.22 I would agree whole heartedly . Never in the history of manufacturing would a company add something
New Legend 35 owner here. pete c at 5:40am 11.03.22 What year is your boat? Wht's going on with your chainplates? .. and you rudder bearings? Chris
Dyneema for furler line SycloneDriver at 4:44am 11.03.22 Thinking outside the box, would adding a foam luff to the head sail reduce the total number of wraps
Older Car 27: any ideas on how to open up the space? xavpil at 4:44am 11.03.22 I am also an engineer and you should not remove the bulkhead. It is a structural member by design.

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