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Power Inverters MalibuC at 8:30pm 07.12.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 13/2547 So here goes, having fulfilled a (nearly) life long dream and purchasing my first sailboat, I am und
More Sail Equals less Heel? geehaw at 8:27pm 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 16/5203 Well Been able to get some long sails in this year. ! week around Memorial day, 4 days Independence
oday centerboard johno12871 at 6:44pm 07.12.11 Day Sailers 4/3056 I have a 1979 O"Day 25 shoal keel centerboarder. My question is when should the pendant to lower the
Selden In Mast Furling Main Jim Beck at 6:31pm 07.12.11 Mid-Size Boats 5/2125 Can anyone tell me the version of Selden In Mast Furling Main that came on the 2005 Hunter 33? Incre
Has anyone else removed their voltmeter wiring? jrowan at 5:51pm 07.12.11 Catalina 30 5/2811 Good day, I like many other C-30 owners still have the original Ampmeter wiring run from the alterna
Catalina 30 measurements blackbear at 3:53pm 07.12.11 Catalina 30 3/1875 I am planning to purchase a Catalina 30. Probablly an earlier sailboat built between 1978 to 1980. I
Beating Problem alfine at 3:14pm 07.12.11 Day Sailers 3/1851 New to my Hunter 146. Frustrated by not being able to hold course beating in strong wind. Boat hea
What is this? Falconer at 2:43pm 07.12.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1564 I have a little sail in a bag that cam with my boat. It's called a "steadying sail" I think. What is
Sirocco C-13 lost masthead. LarsSkorge at 2:14pm 07.12.11 Parts Search 0/4193 I just purchased a Sirocco C-13 very inexpensively on ebay. It was made by Sirocco Boatworks and F
One battary terminal corrosion, seven not Seattle Scott at 1:26pm 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 4/2018 I have 4 battaries in my house bank. 7 of the terminals are always corrosion free but the pos termin
Yanmar 4JH-2E using coolant Tim R. at 12:41pm 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 6/2908 Here is what I know: - Engine runs very well with ample power at all rpms - I have to top off the o
What's comparable to a V2-22? spearfishlaketales at 11:47am 07.12.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 17/6464 I know this might not be exactly the right place to ask this, but I'm looking for a boat that might
Adding House Batteries Brad Hoff at 11:46am 07.12.11 Big Boats 13/4012 I am planning on adding two more 6v Trojans to my existing two 6v. I think I will get four new batte
How to not snap off manifold bolts? Stephen Trapani at 11:11am 07.12.11 Engines and Propulsion 3/2815 I'm not sure if it's a good idea to reproduce this question here as well as in Ask All Sailors. Some
Demographics Tim R. at 10:17am 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 11/3398 How come you do not see many folks around here or SN or SA who own a Hinckley, Morris or other high
It's time to play "Coach the Newbie" (10) jfmid at 10:05am 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 17/5288 Hello all, I am in the process of adding a steaming light to the front of my mast, swapping out th
Electrification oreana123 at 10:05am 07.12.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 22/5302 I am converting to an electric motor as my auxillary. I selected the largest motor that still uses 1
Why I don't trust boatyards Tim R. at 8:45am 07.12.11 Ask All Sailors 8/3447 I tend to do everything myself. I only use a boatyard for hauling and mast stepping/unstepping and
Checklist timebandit at 8:38am 07.12.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/2442 I found this list here in the info section and had not seen it before so I thought some might find i
VacuFlush options? FourPoints at 8:33am 07.12.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 15/10120 Peggy - I currently have a SaniPottie that I really would like to replace with something more pleasa

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GPS recommendation (need Baja maps)? dlochner at 5:07pm 09.10.22 Putting aside the diversions about boat systems, this ^^^ is your question. You should do some res
2008 Hunter 36 - anchor/steaming light - (3) jssailem at 4:49pm 09.10.22 anyone know the standard equipment ? Steaming/anchor light combo, anchor light needs replacement la
Yamaha 33 standing on keel? jssailem at 4:26pm 09.10.22 Where is the "Grid" located?
Jabsco Head Wont Pump In Seawater (1) Ralph Johnstone at 3:54pm 09.10.22 (why am I always the only one to ask questions before offering advice?) For the same reason we N
Yamaha 33 standing on keel? (4) Eric E at 3:07pm 09.10.22 So, had a visit to the to the tidal grid. No Drama. Boat seemed quite stable (fore and aft) and see
Broken Goose Neck on an old Catalina 42 Mk-1. (1) jssailem at 2:39pm 09.10.22 You can reach them right here... Send them a PM (private message) Use the little envelope in the up
Stuffing box repack Deleted member 117556 at 2:12pm 09.10.22 It's interesting that the drawing is from 1994. Didn't Catalina 310's came out until 1999. Yes 199
Traveler Replacement on 37C PhilaSailor at 2:08pm 09.10.22 The cleats in the cockpit use a rivet or threaded plate. I'm hoping the traveler does the same. Le
GPS recommendation (need Baja maps)? Stu Jackson at 1:57pm 09.10.22 I'm looking for a GPS chart plotter which can have Baja CA (No. part of Sea of Cortez, not the Paci
GPS recommendation (need Baja maps)? dlochner at 1:03pm 09.10.22 Hi All, I'm just beginning to do some research on this device and thought I'd ask if others have an
Stuffing box repack Stu Jackson at 12:55pm 09.10.22 for some reason it states 3/16" x 3/16" That's because the flax is square. :yikes::biggrin:
Stuffing box repack Richard19068 at 12:36pm 09.10.22 It's interesting that the drawing is from 1994. Didn't Catalina 310's came out until 1999.
Broken Goose Neck on an old Catalina 42 Mk-1. Richard Walker at 12:33pm 09.10.22 What are the phone numbers or email addresses to reach Dave Groshong and Phil Herring at the SBO war
H36 2008 holding tank issue Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 12:17pm 09.10.22 You haven't had time to do more than scan the 400 drawings in the Ronco catalog, George! Most lik
Traveler Replacement on 37C Jim Legere at 12:06pm 09.10.22 I think you will find the original traveller for the staysail (Schaffer brand, I believe) is just sc
Jabsco Head Wont Pump In Seawater Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 12:06pm 09.10.22 Hi...welcome aboard sbo.com! el of your toilet? If you don't know, post a photo of it taken from
Caveat: Worst marine toilet in history Calif. Ted at 12:04pm 09.10.22 Didn't you intend to say "replace my 12 YO Jabsco" ? Nope, This Raritan replaced the Jabsco 12 yea
Stuffing box repack (1) Deleted member 117556 at 12:03pm 09.10.22 Was able to check the original owners manual from 1999 and on page 57 it states that the packing sho
Exhaust leak dlochner at 12:01pm 09.10.22 A common place for leaks and ultimate failures on all diesels is the injection elbow. This is where
Broken Goose Neck on an old Catalina 42 Mk-1. Richard Walker at 11:58am 09.10.22 I have already ordered the upper assembly of the Boom Vang from Rigrite. It is supposed to ship fro

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