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ignition key cover Catalina 30 1978 vintage mrreg at 4:24pm 04.25.22 Parts Search 6/1084 Anyone have a good solution to building or purchasing an ignition key cover for the side mounted con
Rudder damage discovered after bottom paint removal to gelcoat (2) Verano at 3:43pm 04.25.22 Big Boats 5/1404 Recently purchased 2000 34mk2, decided as part of our total rigging refit to strip back 22 years of
What's in a Name? dlochner at 3:37pm 04.25.22 Sails Call Lounge 9/856 Sitting in an anchorage in a warm part of the world and I watched a large Cat, about 45-50', lower t
Potentially dangerous forestay situation (3) artboas at 3:23pm 04.25.22 Big Boats 6/950 Ok, sorry to post something worrysome, but I felt it was the most responsible thing to do. I just ha
Paddlewheel Protection lehighsail at 2:33pm 04.25.22 Ask All Sailors 25/2077 I'm looking to see what others coat their transducer paddlewheel with to prevent marine growth. Min
No flow of hot water (1) Colin Campbell at 2:13pm 04.25.22 Ask All Sailors 5/496 204776 On a friends Hunter, we can get no flow of hot water from the tank. All plumbing was remove
How do I update the 'About' Section in my profile drm1 at 1:53pm 04.25.22 Ask All Sailors 4/550 We changed the name of the boat and location but having some challenges figuring out how to Update t
2005 Hunter45 CC (1) Jeff Jellick at 1:43pm 04.25.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/794 On our 2005 Hunter45 CC in the aft bathroom / shower, there are two access wood drawers, covered wit
2002 Hunter 260 Raymarine Instrument work Gina at 11:48am 04.25.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/418 Some of my Raymarine instruments on my boat are not working. My anemometer has never worked per prio
2002 Hunter 260 chain and cable maintenance Gina at 11:41am 04.25.22 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/422 When I turn my wheel it makes a noise. I am not sure if this is how it sounded originally (3rd owner
Merriman Pedestal Steering Shifter cable gjward63 at 10:29am 04.25.22 Pearson 3/1468 On my Pearson 33-2 Merriman pedestal, I have reverse but no forward therefore I know the cable isn't
Need help selecting Chartplotter/Radar to go with Raymarine instruments Stargazer79 at 7:06am 04.25.22 Bigger Boats 9/2325 Refitting a 1984 34' O'Day: all new wiring, plumbing, deck repair, engine referb. Now it is time to
Hunter 34 Port Light Shroud Length (1) david21837 at 6:43am 04.25.22 Big Boats 5/740 Hello all, I am replacing some of the portlights and have noticed the new grey enterprise shrouds ar
PHRF racing on an Oday 302? compared with others. sidw at 7:10pm 04.24.22 Racing 5/2311 Any opinions on this? Pointing? downwind with a whisker pole? anything else? Or do I not buy it?
Question on ODay 302 crack (2) sidw at 6:52pm 04.24.22 Ask All Sailors 5/751 I am looking at an Oday 302, and noticed some cracks at the forward corners of the cockpit seats. I
So I found this bolt ... (2) rpwillia at 6:20pm 04.24.22 Catalina 310 14/2121 in my engine bilge. It is a flat top socket bolt that is M10 x 1.25. It had to have come off the eng
Annual Waxing Routine drm1 at 5:46pm 04.24.22 Big Boats 20/4059 Hi. I have a 2005 Hunter 36. Had it professionally cleaned and waxed last year. It's still pretty sh
Need new deck surface patrickfarley at 3:47pm 04.24.22 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1087 Gel Coat missing
Mooring ball pickup - single handed ricksoth at 9:00am 04.24.22 Ask All Sailors 9/2381 Hey all cruising experts, I need some guidance on technique or gadgets to help me secure my sailboat
C34 deck flex over sliding companionway top Banooma at 4:45am 04.24.22 Mid-Size Boats 8/1456 I'm looking at purchasing a 2001 C34. I'm sure there is a term for this, but I've not used it. The d

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In hull transducer location on a 30' Hunter (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:40am 02.02.25 And ....................................................... when you've proven that your desired l
Seattle Boat Show (2) jssailem at 10:25am 02.02.25 Friday, the opening day of the Seattle boat show, was lightly attended. Power boats own 90 plus % bo
Lithium Battery upgrade installation (1) MFD at 10:19am 02.02.25 Also, around page 10 of the attached shows the factory wiring options on that main DC panel.
Runaway diesel Ralph Johnstone at 10:14am 02.02.25 The reason a weak battery/starter can't start an engine is because it can't push it through the com
In hull transducer location on a 30' Hunter jssailem at 9:52am 02.02.25 Welcome to the SBO Forum. You got the best solution from Terry. He is an excellent resource for Hu
Reflagging and MMSI dLj at 9:46am 02.02.25 By the way, what kind of boat are you getting built? Steel hull? Design? dj
Reflagging and MMSI dLj at 9:44am 02.02.25 I am having a new boat built in South Africa. We will bring it back to the US for about two years a
Unstepping and Stepping Mast in Fort Myers, FL area for 2016 Catalina 22 Crazy Dave Condon at 9:34am 02.02.25 Try asking at a sailboat club/marina or a marine yard at Ft Myers. II will be laid up but Catalin
Need help with how to remove headliner of 2020 Beneteau Oceanis to rebed rail on deck Amanza at 9:17am 02.02.25 Thanks everyone - I will get some pics next time I am at the boat and post. I will also look for th
Reverse diagonal shroud disconnect for winter cover? jssailem at 8:47am 02.02.25 Very good resolution to the problem. It pays to ask the question. It was likely not considered at th
Seattle Boat Show (1) Ward H at 8:37am 02.02.25 That was truly a great experience, especially for this East Coast sailor. February usually means
Marina Recommendations - Jacksonville or Key Largo/S. Florida smokey73 at 8:36am 02.02.25 I would think any where significantly further South than NJ that you would be a fine place for what
What AA batteries for hand held devices? JoeWhite at 8:01am 02.02.25 I use AA Duracell NMH rechargables.They are hard to find. I can find them at ACE and Target for a pa
Seattle Boat Show (4) jssailem at 7:29am 02.02.25 I think they may have a connection to the weather gods. :laugh: Cruising in passage along Salt Spr
Runaway diesel dLj at 7:12am 02.02.25 That can't be the case because 1) nobody could ever spin a hand crank 800rpm to start the engine, a
no eyelet on the tack of my main sail DaveJ at 7:09am 02.02.25
Marina Recommendations - Jacksonville or Key Largo/S. Florida Don S/V ILLusion at 7:02am 02.02.25
In hull transducer location on a 30' Hunter dlochner at 6:49am 02.02.25 Airmar makes just about all the transducers, the difference between brands is the connectors. The t
In hull transducer location on a 30' Hunter Terry Cox at 6:14am 02.02.25 You're welcome. Airrmar remains a leader in the transducer market and used by Hunter for many years.
Raritan Marine Elegance install on my Catalina 310 jssailem at 5:45am 02.02.25 Nice work and write-up.

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