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meirgerner at 8:45am 01.24.11
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I own Hunter 33 model 2009 and would appreciate recommendations for dissasembling and assembling of
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Here's a link to an interesting article that I just ran across. I wonder what's going on? http://w
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Philip_Oceanis 361 at 4:14am 01.24.11
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Is any scheduled maintenance / service required for the alternator or the starter of the engine? If
bigpuff at 1:22am 01.24.11
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:confused: would any of use very nolegable sailors out there no were i could get a f.g.cokpit cover(
AADIVER at 9:06pm 01.23.11
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My "new" '83 had rugs installed two years ago. They're marine blue, look nice, but the underneath b
abenedetti at 8:10pm 01.23.11
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Where can I find a wiring diagram for a 473, three cabin version: I have problems with the autopilo
prroots at 3:07pm 01.23.11
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We just bought a 2001 Beneteau 411. The interior wood is in mostly good condition. What is recommend
larimus at 2:56pm 01.23.11
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Hello S2 owners, Has anyone found a satisfactory match for the S2 11.0 interior reddish stain? Thank
darkaegisagain at 2:22pm 01.23.11
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This has been on my list of things to do and with the weather in the Seattle area its a priority...
Joe23455 at 2:04pm 01.23.11
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Hello All, Sitting here waching the Pack ' Bears - go Pack - considering a coastal sail up the coas
zeehag at 1:34pm 01.23.11
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went sailing thru plenty of fish today with nets out and trawling-- found in them a coupla mebbe li
QP Chuck at 12:24pm 01.23.11
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OK, I'm still struggling with my strut problem. I have not been able to find a source for a new stru
Windlass   (2)
Old Skool Neil at 11:56am 01.23.11
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Invited to expound on my pending windlass project on another thread, here is the windlass I bought:
seadaddler at 11:53am 01.23.11
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I have been using SR-40 on my bottom and just wondering using a hard bttom paint and so would like t
Trevor at 9:56am 01.23.11
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I recently purchased a H38 2007 Model and had to remove the SS Arch to transport, and the transporte
Ed Schenck at 9:54am 01.23.11
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Noticed Sandpiper's comments about his sole "replacement" on his previous boat, an H33. Did not wan
agaliha at 9:43am 01.23.11
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The Admiral never like the fabric on the interior cushions of our 2002 Beneteau 361. They were a dar
Gudenuph at 8:41am 01.23.11
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The rudder on our ODay 25 has a draft 7" greater than the stub keel, board up. We are tide-bound in
Bob C at 7:54am 01.23.11
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I'm new to this board and will probably take time to navigate. Has anyone had experiencs with a prod

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looking for a Chrysler 26' owner willing to answer questions.
Crazy Dave Condon at 3:46pm 08.19.22
You are wise on a swing keel but do check the boat out. Obviously this is a boat you want and fix
16A breakers   (1)
mermike at 3:43pm 08.19.22
A picture of the front of your panel would help. These might work. Never mind, you need the switchin
DC electric panel troubleshooting
dlochner at 3:42pm 08.19.22
Welcome to SBO. The float switch issue is probably a failed float switch. These have notoriously sh
Mattapoisett boatyard fire
kappykaplan at 3:39pm 08.19.22
Saw this on the local news tonight - very sad.
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Stu Jackson at 3:37pm 08.19.22
looking for a Chrysler 26' owner willing to answer questions.
Shadowwalker at 3:34pm 08.19.22
Consider what it would cost to do the work first because the value of the boat is less than what yo
O'day 20 mast step   (2)
rgrgoode at 3:21pm 08.19.22
Here is what I came up with, the old step bolted to a new step
Bimini for my 1987   (2)
sail sfbay at 3:08pm 08.19.22
If you really want a pre-fab bimini ALREADY sized for your sailboat do an internet search on "Pre-fa
Going to Rio   (1)
DArcy at 2:25pm 08.19.22
After a couple of days training in Chester, several Optis sailed across Mahone Bay to Lunenburg. The
I got a free southcoast 22   (1)
skipperdee at 2:19pm 08.19.22
Can't thank you enough for the good advice. I went with JD green mixed with a little bit of black en
Western Lake Erie
john6206 at 2:10pm 08.19.22
Sounds like you would be happier in an RV and not sailing. Sailing is about the trip, not so much t
315 Battery Meter
leslie894 at 2:02pm 08.19.22
John, are you suggesting you do NOT have a manual for your boat? I strongly urge you to obtain one.
Bimini for my 1987
Chuck Powell at 1:58pm 08.19.22
Thanks for info. I can't believe some company hasn't supplied Bimini for an O Day 272 le and knows a
Not my mast??
brockangelo at 1:45pm 08.19.22
It's worth mentioning that the mast cradle that goes on the transom is nearly essential. And raising
315 Battery Meter
Stu Jackson at 12:51pm 08.19.22
Brilliant! Thanks for finding that schematic. John, are you suggesting you do NOT have a manual fo
Catalina 315 Quick Genius 600 Windlass Anchor Rode
leslie894 at 11:32am 08.19.22
So, yes the chain did fit in the gypsy. But, we originally only had 20 feet of chain and as soon as
315 Battery Meter
leslie894 at 11:26am 08.19.22
Skipper John, it all depends on what position your selector switches are in. If the engine selector
Western Lake Erie
BrianH at 11:24am 08.19.22
N.C.Y.C. Lasalle, Mi I am pretty sure you need to be a member there. It is right next door to To
Western Lake Erie
BrianH at 11:19am 08.19.22
Where do you sail out of? What Marina would you recommend? I sailed out of Toledo Beach Marina. T

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