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Floating, Free, Waterproof cell phone protector (1) Stephen Trapani at 8:29am 04.05.11 Ask All Sailors 2/2108 One thing I love is cheap solutions to expensive problems. I decided to post a few of mine. Surely p
322 Companionway Sliding Cover flypiscesdc at 7:48am 04.05.11 Bigger Boats 11/3692 If anyone out there has any good ideas about where I might get a new Sliding Cover for the Companion
I finished last fall's Sumner at 7:14am 04.05.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/102 ...Florida trip report. It starts here... http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/FL-fall-2010/FL-
Nav Lights Placcement ruidh at 6:53am 04.05.11 Ask All Sailors 6/2111 I have concerns about my nav lights. Specifically, the 120 degree white at the stern. It is mounted
1977 Yamaha 25 MKII Restoration (4) JBSailsSD at 6:44am 04.05.11 Yamaha 13/10466 I am making pretty good progress on my 1977 Y25 MKII acquired a month and a half ago here in San Die
Asymetrical Cruising Spinnaker (ASC) shoeless at 6:35am 04.05.11 Big Boats 3/2073 I am considering buying an ASC for my 2004 Hunter 386 (914 sq. ft.). Has anyone had experience fitt
Wiring - ignition does not turn off Mechanicalmike at 5:47am 04.05.11 Mid-Size Boats 7/3826 Hello, I just bought a 1981 Catalina 27 with a universal diesel. Great boat but I have a wiring bu
1983 Catalina 25' Poptop/ swing keel Mary and Joseph at 5:16am 04.05.11 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/7160 Hello, everyone. I have been looking to buy a sailboat (and learn how to sail) this season, and I ha
Looking for Windows Jkenny13 at 4:54am 04.05.11 Parts Search 3/2824 I would like to know the best thing to do for my 27 its a 1978. the windows leak. Have you replaced
How far have you gotten thus far? Bad Obsession at 4:17am 04.05.11 Ask All Sailors 38/6090 How much work have you been able to accomplish this spring? Are you ready to hit the water? Are yo
Sanitation Hose windward54 at 10:06pm 04.04.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/4390 Hi Peggy, I have a good one for you... Recently, I had to haull out and replace a broken holding t
Propagation Software windward54 at 9:54pm 04.04.11 SSB and Ham Operators 1/3456 Hey, just a fast question for the group. I've been looking at various software programs for propagat
GM 4-71 - Crankcase breather - smokey! Deepdraft at 9:16pm 04.04.11 Engines and Propulsion 8/8530 At idle and warmed up, there is white smoke pouring out of the breather, additional white smoke and
Can anyone tell me about Sovereign 16? dogcatcher at 9:11pm 04.04.11 Ask All Sailors 1/2154 I am shopping for a starter boat and found a nice looking 1991 Sovereign 16 at a dealer. I can find
What is this antenna (1) rpwillia at 6:35pm 04.04.11 Ask All Sailors 6/2583 I helped a friend bring his Beneteau 49 home to Quantico and when we stopped for the night in Point
Pedestal steering range of motion Phil McCall at 6:31pm 04.04.11 Catalina 30 7/2508 Alright went to work on new to me 70 Catalina 30 trfk. I turned the wheel lock to lock. It only rota
Anyone done this handrail on the dodger thing? (1) rpwillia at 6:11pm 04.04.11 Catalina 310 12/7606 Helped a friend bring his 49' Beneteau home to Quantico this past weekend, Noticed on his dodger rea
Racing Programs higgs at 6:02pm 04.04.11 Ask All Sailors 7/2577 As I stated before, I am now the Fleet Captain at my club. I am really not a serious racer, but des
Keel Bolt Configuration Confusion (1) HarryBrown at 5:42pm 04.04.11 Ask All Sailors 6/5796 Problem: Keel Bolt Configuration Confusion I have recently purchased a Model 1980 MacGregor 25; Hull
Notice regarding my old threads Roger Long at 5:41pm 04.04.11 Ask All Sailors 0/1263 I am reorganizing my web site in preparation for retirement and extensive cruising. An unfortunate

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Weird Electrical Experience rgranger at 2:33pm 08.30.22 I once worked in a new science building and the breakers would trip every time we had an electical s
Hunter Europa transom bung rgranger at 2:30pm 08.30.22 Are we 100% sure that is not the cockpit drain hole? He did say he left it on the mooring open and
Tiller for hunter 23 (7) rgranger at 2:23pm 08.30.22 If you want to make a nice looking wooden one... here is how I made mine... Get some oak, pine and c
Boat lift rgranger at 2:04pm 08.30.22 Definitely empty the ballast tank. :plus:Open the tank valve and lift a few inches.... wait... lif
New Catalina 30 Owner Hayden Watson at 2:00pm 08.30.22 I agree with John that it could just have dried out while on the hard. First, try adjusting the gla
Captiva 240 rgranger at 1:59pm 08.30.22 There were only 140 of those ever built and they stopped making them in 1988. There may not be that
Why do we bother rant rgranger at 1:54pm 08.30.22 Grey Haired Old Goat?????? Excuse me! I resemble that remark. :biggrin::beer: I prefer curmudgeon.
Forward portside fixed port leak DayDreamer41 at 1:30pm 08.30.22 @Banooma I am almost certain that the inside aluminum frame is a trim piece only and doesn't have an
Forward portside fixed port leak RitSim at 1:11pm 08.30.22 My error on mentioning the hull. The comments apply to either the hull ports I have or the deck /ca
Ideas to reinforce outboard bracket for trailering Benny17441 at 1:03pm 08.30.22 Well, the motor weighs the same when in the water as it does in the air. The dampening effect of th
Top Secret (2) jssailem at 12:39pm 08.30.22 Is this what was hidden from view except for the psychic connection? t.com/2021/11/kenmore-brew-n-w
Hunter Europa transom bung Ralph Johnstone at 12:34pm 08.30.22 Somehow got the impression that water was around you feet but that's not the case. Water in the bil
Oday 35 winch replacement jssailem at 12:26pm 08.30.22 As an example... Here are some Barient Winches. https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https
Forward portside fixed port leak (1) Ralph Johnstone at 12:26pm 08.30.22 I will clearly also have to do some research to figure out if Hunter used RTV silicone, or how to t
Replacing Wiring Harness Benny17441 at 12:22pm 08.30.22 By Control Panel but make sure your engine model is included in the list of engines it fits.
Oday 35 winch replacement jssailem at 12:17pm 08.30.22 Has anyone ever replaced the main self tailing winch on an Oday 34 or 35? Welcome to the SBO Forum
Island Time Progress report jssailem at 12:05pm 08.30.22 Gives me a lot more empty space in my wallet Think of it as a way to spring clean the wallet once
Island Time Progress report fox9988 at 12:05pm 08.30.22 Great job, you've been busy. Got any pictures of the swim platform and instrument cabinet? Thanks
Why do we bother rant l turn9 at 12:02pm 08.30.22 re the necessity to learn things - I was spending a lazy day in the marina one weekend when I notice
New Catalina 30 Owner jssailem at 11:51am 08.30.22 Mike You were on the hard for a couple of days. The packing had the opportunity to dry out. It would

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