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Leaky Keel Bolts-Catalina 30 Aaron B at 6:15am 06.13.11 Catalina 30 15/13603 Hi there, I've been noticing some slight leaks coming up from my keel bolts on my 1977 Catalina 30
Historical Information for C&C boats harrymanko at 6:13am 06.13.11 C&C 1/2341 I am charged with doing a history presentation for out club this November. We have a bunch C'Cs in t
mast made a popping sound, trouble? davemchine at 6:06am 06.13.11 Smaller Boats 2/2324 While raising the mast yesterday I forgot to attach the adjustable backstay, thus the backstay was t
Broke another tiller drumbeater at 4:58am 06.13.11 Smaller Boats 1/1236 Our original tiller was dry rotted and snapped on our maiden voyage. I ordered a new one from APS, d
Ethanol in fuel on older outboard motors Mike1956 at 4:57am 06.13.11 Ask All Sailors 15/8604 It seems that there isn't any where to buy gasoline that doesn't have ethanol in any more. I have a
Owners manual jjclynick at 3:31am 06.13.11 Day Sailers 1/1342 Where is the best place to obtain owner's manual and info re specific boat, hual model, etc for a 19
Trinka! Oday 222 jimmyb at 9:55pm 06.12.11 Trailer Sailors 3/4030 Hey Joe! How you doing this year - have you launched yet. Just curious if all is well? jimmyb
LectroSan AlwaysFORSAIL at 9:39pm 06.12.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/4408 I am sure you have answered this a few times, but when may I use LectroSan and when is it not legal?
Is eight enough hp for a C-27? caguy at 9:34pm 06.12.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 10/2814 I am considering buying a 2005 8hp Tohatsu 4 stroke ob for the Catalina 27. The fella selling it cla
Type of Porthole SHADS at 9:11pm 06.12.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/909 We have a 1996 Hunter 26. We are missing the bug screen to the porthole above the Queen size bunk u
Port Window Broken shaynebennett at 8:42pm 06.12.11 Smaller Boats 4/2963 I have a 1986 or so 25 foot Catalina. The rear, starbord cabin window was broken out in a hail stor
Pre 1972 Hull ID number mangosnrum at 8:40pm 06.12.11 Other Sailboats 0/1877 I am trying to get my boat registered in Florida, it is a 1969 Ericson 26. I understand that manufac
Leaking from starboard side (2) g5665 at 8:11pm 06.12.11 Yamaha 5/3212
Lewmar 40" Folding Wheel Nodak7 at 8:07pm 06.12.11 Big Boats 3/2052 Just curious!!! I have a 40" Lewmar Folding Wheel and one of the spoke welds broke. The spoke was on
Finally! Took the boat out today . . . ddeand at 7:52pm 06.12.11 Day Sailers 2/1630 I've had my Hunter 170/18 in the water for about a month, but because of some pretty good reasons, I
Genoa track location ebsail at 6:34pm 06.12.11 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1162 I've seen some previous posts on this but no clear answer. Will the cockpit coaming track be in the
hot water on demand spunky13 at 5:26pm 06.12.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/2105 I need to replace my Raritan water heater but don't particularly what to go the same route. Has any
our first trip on the bay! (6) thomasgoodmaniii at 5:23pm 06.12.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1761 my wife and i took our first real sailing trip of the year this past weekend. we put in at dandy poi
Replacement windows on 40 .5 captron at 5:13pm 06.12.11 Big Boats 7/2155 I think some of you 40.5 owners have already done this and as I prepare to do the same i'm wondering
So.... how was your weekend (1) Scott B at 5:13pm 06.12.11 Ask All Sailors 11/2680 Launch Friday, get boat in water, slight leak around engine raw water thru-hull, pull out, rebed thr

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New Catalina 30 Owner DArcy at 8:29am 09.15.22 Thanks for taking us on this journey with you. I am impressed with the work you have done breathing
Removing bent driveshaft strut from 1985 hunter 31 Crazy Dave Condon at 8:17am 09.15.22 @RoyS It would have been nice if the original poster had advised on repairs
Fuel Polishing in St. Louis area jssailem at 8:09am 09.15.22 Fuel Polishing... Is this a onetime thing or an annual need?
Volvo Mechanic jssailem at 8:05am 09.15.22 Welcome to the SBO Forum. It can be difficult to find a mechanic that you feel comfortable using. H
2005 Hunter 36 Shorepower tfox2069 at 8:02am 09.15.22 We have a 2008 Hunter 36, use a 30A splitter to plug both 120VAC legs into a 30A shore power recept
Reef line separated in boom jssailem at 7:58am 09.15.22 Thanks Jeff, for posting your solution. Sometimes it is the easy solution that rules the day. Cheer
New Catalina 30 Owner Hayden Watson at 7:54am 09.15.22 I am going to miss these updates.
Sail Numbers Panama Jack at 7:54am 09.15.22 Sailrite has them... all sizes up to 18". Sailrite Although the numbers on the mainsail of @David
New Catalina 30 Owner jssailem at 7:42am 09.15.22 You have done a great job giving Luna back a life on the seas. :beer:
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks Crazy Dave Condon at 7:39am 09.15.22 @robm So often I am asked to help and some never respond. If you were close, I would offer my hel
It's a good thing that I checked the web site! mermike at 7:33am 09.15.22 We're currently anchored off Port Townsend between the ferry dock and Boat Haven. There is good hold
New Catalina 30 Owner (1) mikeracca at 7:07am 09.15.22 Finished the cupboard and got the shelf back in place. This is pretty much where my work stops on Lu
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida (1) BarryL at 6:54am 09.15.22 Cape Cod. Plymouth on the left side (in the yellow circle), Provincetown on the upper right (also
What am I looking at here (surveying a C30)? Scott T-Bird at 6:43am 09.15.22 What year is that boat? I'd agree that the price is too high given what little we can see and know
What am I looking at here (surveying a C30)? jssailem at 6:24am 09.15.22 I'm tempted to let him go on and finish up a few of those projects and then revisit it at a later d
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida Davidasailor26 at 6:21am 09.15.22 To add to what Dave said - the C&D canal actually prohibits sailing, so motoring through there is a
Clevis Pin Forestay (1) jssailem at 6:11am 09.15.22
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida dlochner at 6:07am 09.15.22 Curious to why the outside is not as favorable? From what we have read the canal may be difficult
East coast Florida causing spots flightlead404 at 5:46am 09.15.22 Thank you for your response. We will mostly be on the ICW, the keys late this year or early next.
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida Bob S at 5:30am 09.15.22

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