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Stephen Trapani at 8:29am 04.05.11
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One thing I love is cheap solutions to expensive problems. I decided to post a few of mine. Surely p
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If anyone out there has any good ideas about where I might get a new Sliding Cover for the Companion
Sumner at 7:14am 04.05.11
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...Florida trip report. It starts here... http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sumner/FL-fall-2010/FL-
ruidh at 6:53am 04.05.11
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I have concerns about my nav lights. Specifically, the 120 degree white at the stern. It is mounted
JBSailsSD at 6:44am 04.05.11
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I am making pretty good progress on my 1977 Y25 MKII acquired a month and a half ago here in San Die
shoeless at 6:35am 04.05.11
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I am considering buying an ASC for my 2004 Hunter 386 (914 sq. ft.). Has anyone had experience fitt
Mechanicalmike at 5:47am 04.05.11
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Hello, I just bought a 1981 Catalina 27 with a universal diesel. Great boat but I have a wiring bu
Mary and Joseph at 5:16am 04.05.11
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Hello, everyone. I have been looking to buy a sailboat (and learn how to sail) this season, and I ha
Jkenny13 at 4:54am 04.05.11
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I would like to know the best thing to do for my 27 its a 1978. the windows leak. Have you replaced
Bad Obsession at 4:17am 04.05.11
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How much work have you been able to accomplish this spring? Are you ready to hit the water? Are yo
windward54 at 10:06pm 04.04.11
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Hi Peggy, I have a good one for you... Recently, I had to haull out and replace a broken holding t
windward54 at 9:54pm 04.04.11
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Hey, just a fast question for the group. I've been looking at various software programs for propagat
Deepdraft at 9:16pm 04.04.11
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At idle and warmed up, there is white smoke pouring out of the breather, additional white smoke and
dogcatcher at 9:11pm 04.04.11
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I am shopping for a starter boat and found a nice looking 1991 Sovereign 16 at a dealer. I can find
rpwillia at 6:35pm 04.04.11
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I helped a friend bring his Beneteau 49 home to Quantico and when we stopped for the night in Point
Phil McCall at 6:31pm 04.04.11
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Alright went to work on new to me 70 Catalina 30 trfk. I turned the wheel lock to lock. It only rota
rpwillia at 6:11pm 04.04.11
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Helped a friend bring his 49' Beneteau home to Quantico this past weekend, Noticed on his dodger rea
higgs at 6:02pm 04.04.11
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As I stated before, I am now the Fleet Captain at my club. I am really not a serious racer, but des
HarryBrown at 5:42pm 04.04.11
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Problem: Keel Bolt Configuration Confusion I have recently purchased a Model 1980 MacGregor 25; Hull
Roger Long at 5:41pm 04.04.11
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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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