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diane fowler at 6:27pm 08.26.11
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Hello! We are looking to buy a semi-FAST boat to race in the river/ Gulf of Mexico by Fort Myers, F
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As with anything like this, there probably is a whole variety of workable solutions. This is how I
Georgem52 at 5:48pm 08.26.11
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Just got a 1997 270 and I was trying to figure out the reefing system. I saw that the reef tack shac
Top Gun at 5:01pm 08.26.11
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I am interested in buying a 1980 Lancer but there seems to be a huge amount of rust around the base
savyauto at 3:57pm 08.26.11
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I have the chance to buy a good used main sail for my M25 It measures 25x27x10. These seem to be wi
jimlay at 3:47pm 08.26.11
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Greetings all; I have a tank indicator that is wired to all 3 of my fresh water storage tanks as w
ruidh at 3:41pm 08.26.11
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Irene will be here on Sunday. I went out this afternoon and started taping up openings. I taped the
Freedom77 at 3:38pm 08.26.11
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To all you folks back East. I'll be praying for your safety. Batten down the hatches. This too shal
kpgraci at 2:15pm 08.26.11
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I need something, not having another line aloft has merit, I suppose. If I added a topping lift it w
Nodak7 at 2:11pm 08.26.11
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Has anyone out there had enough experience with the Yanmar 54hp to give me an estimate on fuel consu
polaris211 at 1:18pm 08.26.11
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Hey all - My partner and I are interested in buying a 26S, but have not yet had the opportunity to
Gary_H at 12:00pm 08.26.11
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Well, I'm at the boat and waiting for Irene. I've secured everything the best I can and now it's ju
Dave602 at 10:39am 08.26.11
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For anyone interested NOAA has the Buoy Data on line at : http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/maps/Southeast.s
Bob M. at 10:22am 08.26.11
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Gang, Like others with Catalina 30 tall rigs, I have found that when the apparent wind goes over ab
mavreix at 10:16am 08.26.11
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Whats the longest distance anyone on here has traveled up/down the east coast by boat?
RosaMaria at 9:59am 08.26.11
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This is something the surveyor missed on our recently purchased 1991 C30 MKII - the steering radial
WindDancer at 9:37am 08.26.11
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Have any Lancer 36 owners found a source for port light/window replacement parts? Anyone know who ma
eliems at 9:37am 08.26.11
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Yanmar 2GF 18 horse 1993 (2000 hours on it). Noticed two places on the absorbant where some oil ha
newsailor130 at 9:27am 08.26.11
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Anybody selling, or have a source for a custom winter cover for a 1981 Hunter 22? Sailor's Taylor ha
FourPoints at 9:11am 08.26.11
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going to tape all the hatches, lockers and other openings on the boat, but what kind of tape do I ne

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Yanmar 2GM20f may have cranked too long
Terry Cox at 11:51am 10.26.22
Our boat has a vacuum breaker to help protect the engine from sea water back flow. Your boat should
Knot Transducer
Terry Cox at 11:46am 10.26.22
You may be viewing the GPS speed and not even have a speed transducer. GPS speed is really all you
Removing old antifouling applying new gelcoat?
Leeward Rail at 11:40am 10.26.22
It is not without some hazards. DO NOT get this stuff in your eyes. And any skin that gets exposed
Removing old antifouling applying new gelcoat?
NYSail at 11:35am 10.26.22
I used to post on here a receipe for homemade peel away. YOu take a 5lb bag of garden lime, two
Swim Ladder Treads
JamesG161 at 11:11am 10.26.22
Call the SBO shops for info and parts on most Hunter Ladders HunterOwners.com customer service Jim.
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

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