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Lessons from 1st spinnaker hoist Kermit at 1:25pm 05.24.11 Ask All Sailors 2/2178 As promised, here are a few things I learned during my first time hoisting my cool new asymmetrical
Changing out spreaders stayare at 1:04pm 05.24.11 Catalina 30 3/2032 Anybody changed from original wooden spreaders to aluminium replacements? It's been suggested to me
non skid pattern Orens at 1:03pm 05.24.11 Bigger Boats 5/2375 I own a 1985 O'day 31, love the boat, but some of it's details as far as finish quality is less than
A Ten Buck Trophy Must Be Won Freedom77 at 12:55pm 05.24.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/981 I posted this on "ask all Sailors" It's lengthy so go to the site. I think you'll enjoy it. :) Fair
A Ten Buck Trophy Must Be Won Freedom77 at 12:39pm 05.24.11 Ask All Sailors 7/2191 From "SMALL WINDS AND LIGHT AIRS" published 1977, in loving memory, By Gilbert W. Buffery, Commodore
Cockpit Seats (3) guidera48 at 12:31pm 05.24.11 The Cherubini Hunters 4/2489 I posted to the owners mods page this item last month but I dont see it yet uploaded. I did find my
Capsize? lokiii at 11:50am 05.24.11 Day Sailers 14/6326 Has anyone here accidentally capsized an H170? And if so, how did it happen? Reason I ask, is I'v
Engine control cable cable-holder (2) zds at 11:47am 05.24.11 Big Boats 11/2708 I'm in the process of replacing my throttle control cable (1986 H34 w/Merriman pedestal) for the sec
Traveller Project Finished (2) joker460 at 11:21am 05.24.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1558 This was one of many projects that I finished over the weekend. I saw this at the Jan. Boat show h
Ready to Launch (4) SailAway1 at 10:34am 05.24.11 Catalina 22 2/1209 After countless hours of work for the last 2 months, I am ready to launch my 1980 C22 this weekend.:
Keep Original or go with double joint toggle in its place? (1) RobertLangdirect at 9:37am 05.24.11 Ask All Sailors 4/1934 This is from my 1978 Pearson 31', hull #14, GOOD TRADE. Her forestay was halyard wrapped and I am n
Christiana River Wilmington DE MLampner at 9:22am 05.24.11 Ask All Sailors 6/2419 I work for a not for profit that annually does an event on the Wilmington DE waterfront. At this yea
ICOM VHF Loran Input shemandr at 8:39am 05.24.11 Ask All Sailors 14/4438 I'm trying to get GPS input from my Raymarine GPS/Charplotter to the VHF radio in order to take adva
Fuel Lines 1993 H33.5 Leaking Jeff at 8:26am 05.24.11 Mid-Size Boats 1/1272 I've been waiting 6 months to splash the boat. Yesterday was that big day. Well, the boat was wet fo
Mildew Update KenG at 8:10am 05.24.11 Ask All Sailors 3/2032 For those of you who spent the last few days glued to your computer screen to fund out how my battle
Generator for Hunter 29.5 Tytn at 7:36am 05.24.11 Mid-Size Boats 6/2679 I recently bought a 1995 Hunter 29.5 that had an original diesel generator that was controlled at th
1988 Hunter 26.5 owner's Manual tonyh1307 at 7:26am 05.24.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/5022 anyone know where to get an electronic copy of the owner's manual for a 1988 Hunter 26.5 wing keel?
Interested in sailing and buying a MacGregor ZBME at 7:20am 05.24.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1219 I live in Las Vegas and I was looking for a sailing group here (lake mead) who may be able to get m
What to use to re-bed hatch glass William12213 at 5:40am 05.24.11 Musings With Maine Sail 6/7706 I am replacing the hatch plexi on my Catalina. They sell a black adhesive/sealant on the Catalina si
fender valves chp at 5:27am 05.24.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1896 Has anyone had a problem with the inflation valve on their boat fenders. I had to pump mine up and w

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New Mailsale tfox2069 at 5:28am 09.09.22 Neil Pryde has a decent reputation; I wouldn't hesitate working with them. But completely agree wit
What am I looking at here (surveying a C30)? dLj at 5:10am 09.09.22 From the looks of the pictures you have shown, and the statement that the inside looks great - I wou
Throttle Shifter Mechone at 4:59am 09.09.22 Not the one, Then post a picture . The one posted by myself and Holleyberry is what I have except
What am I looking at here (surveying a C30)? jssailem at 4:55am 09.09.22 Hey there OR sailor. Welcome to the SBO forum. Pretty much just conjecture: impossible to know wha
Catalina 18 - Advice on mast raising? shemandr at 4:40am 09.09.22 That's not bad. The forestay length has a lot to do with the feel of the helm. So figure out the
Fuel return line -Perkins Prima 50 jssailem at 4:31am 09.09.22 I have a 1973 Perkins 4.107 Diesel engine. Kind of the Great great grandfather to your Perkins Prema
Traveling alongside danstanford at 2:30am 09.09.22 The world has changed in this area for the worse in the 40 odd years I have been serving customers.
Throttle Shifter thetone at 11:48pm 09.08.22 Not the one,
'83 Oday 25 swing / centerboatd (1) Sunbird22358 at 10:06pm 09.08.22 Like this? Not totally complete, but perhaps an O'DAY 25 or 26 owner could fill in the missing measu
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida Benny17441 at 9:37pm 09.08.22 In no particular order, just jutting down things as they come to mind. Due to the size of the boat
Catalina 18 - Advice on mast raising? (1) MarkHejtmanek at 9:04pm 09.08.22 Does the forestay have a turnbuckle? And is the backstay adjustable? The backstay has a turnbuck
What am I looking at here (surveying a C30)? Qorgyle at 8:59pm 09.08.22 commonly used with dodgers Ah, that makes sense, there are other dodger fittings around that area.
How worried should I be about the Home Depot technique for crimping stainless wire? jssailem at 8:32pm 09.08.22
Caveat: Worst marine toilet in history Rick D at 8:26pm 09.08.22 Suffering with you! As Peggie Hall would tell you, I have had Jabsco (manual) heads on my boats for
New Mailsale jssailem at 8:24pm 09.08.22 Find a loft who will help to measure your boat and build sails to your boat and a type of sailing yo
Traveling alongside Crusty Ol Salt at 7:56pm 09.08.22 Funny topic. I couple of years back I had a guy that decided to witness my work instead of verifyi
Caveat: Worst marine toilet in history DianaOfBurlington at 7:33pm 09.08.22 It is telling that the Jabsco rebuild kits are almost as expensive as a new Jabsco toilet. At leas
Caveat: Worst marine toilet in history DianaOfBurlington at 7:31pm 09.08.22
Caveat: Worst marine toilet in history DianaOfBurlington at 7:23pm 09.08.22 I find it remarkable that you are unaware of her steady and persistent encouragement to boaters tha
Caveat: Worst marine toilet in history DianaOfBurlington at 7:18pm 09.08.22 As for never buying another Johnson product, I think you will find that in most case Jabsco is far

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