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Hunter 18 - new ladorry at 10:31pm 09.15.10 Smaller Boats 1/1312 Thinking about buying the new 18' Hunter Sailboat/daysailer. Wondering if anyone out there already
3qm dipstick guidera48 at 9:29pm 09.15.10 The Cherubini Hunters 8/2074 I have just started looking at my 3QM engine and checking the oil was my first job. I found the dips
Classic Trailer for a X model Mick at 8:21pm 09.15.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1407 Can a trailer built and used for a 95 classic , be used for a X model. I realize that there is the
Buying a Trailer Cruiser raocon at 8:06pm 09.15.10 Trailer Sailors 49/27370 Hello all, I am 1 month new to the Sailboat Owners world. Wow, what a great resource. I am in the
mast curve 280 hunter RBM at 6:21pm 09.15.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/2153 I just bought a 1996 280 hunter. I noticed the upper portion of the mast is curved. Is this normal?
VHF Troubleshooting Raftco at 5:52pm 09.15.10 Ask All Sailors 6/2537 Having issues with broken transmissions and terrible range with my mounted VHF unit. I am able to pi
Which boat to move up to? e714753 at 5:41pm 09.15.10 Mid-Size Boats 5/1645 I just sold my 25 foot catalina in thoughts of moving up to a boat with more room. My wife and I do
balsa thickness joej88 at 4:45pm 09.15.10 S2 3/1684 I'm replacing the balsa core on the cockpit and deck on my s2 8.0A, what are the thickness of both?
Single line reefing jwieneck at 4:18pm 09.15.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 17/3344 I currently have a traditional main with single line slab reefing. The main has two reef points the
battries for first 285 sailsup at 3:54pm 09.15.10 Ask All Sailors 1/1511 does any one know what the battry size and battrey number in the 1988 first 285 should be. mine are
Did my first long distance solo race on my O'day 35 DannyS at 2:07pm 09.15.10 Bigger Boats 2/1703 Those of you with 34's and 35's might find this interesting. Last weekend was the inaugural Lake Sup
My ATN Gale Sail experience (1) DannyS at 1:46pm 09.15.10 Ask All Sailors 3/6331 Earlier this summer I bought a second hand Gale Sail for less than $400. The sail was brand new when
Be careful with Florida Inlets and Passess (42) Benny at 1:12pm 09.15.10 Ask All Sailors 6/331 Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 11:30:52 -0400 Subject: Fwd: Waterdog pics - BOAT Captain Perishes Coming in
Manners, Manners, Where have they gone?? Maine Sail at 12:40pm 09.15.10 Sails Call Lounge 101/49884 So for the last few months I have been conducting my own mini-manners study. Every morning I stop at
To bolt or not to bolt? That is the question... MrMikey64 at 12:34pm 09.15.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 24/4039 A recent posting on another thread brought the question of locking the keel into mind once again.:de
Info on 12 volt battery stepayetta at 12:30pm 09.15.10 Smaller Boats 2/2343 My C-18 did not come with the 12 volt battery. Any recomendation of brand and model number..thanks!
Last Saturday sail sharps4590 at 12:23pm 09.15.10 Catalina 22 4/1491 Welp, it finally happened. Last Friday, the 10th, my youngest son flew down from darn near Wisconsi
House Battery Help in 361 mattkling at 12:22pm 09.15.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/2167 My 4D house battery is located directly in front of the engine under the steps. It just barely fits
31H info Zoom at 11:54am 09.15.10 Mid-Size Boats 8/2244
Seeking winter framework advise Joe A. at 11:25am 09.15.10 Ask All Sailors 13/4823 I need some advise on building a framework to support the tarp(s) over my Ericson 26. The boat is ne

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Boating Flares Disposal - My new pet peeve dreadpiratk at 10:11am 04.16.22 Every year in Henderson Harbor where we are moored they have a 'ring of fire' event around the 4th o
KISS Wind Generator Problem kappykaplan at 10:11am 04.16.22 Bent shaft?
Will you be ready for sailing? kappykaplan at 10:09am 04.16.22 Boat splashed yesterday afternoon - finally. Commissioning party (of 2) next weekend. Ready to get
Brass tube Stu Jackson at 10:04am 04.16.22 Paul, Welcome. Some of my best friends have a Catalina 36.:waycool: In addition to this fine foru
What anchor and rode will physically fit the bow and anchor locker? Josef508 at 9:56am 04.16.22 Where do you plan to anchor? I suggest purchasing an anchor to meet the needs of the typical bottom
A Technically Sophisticated Repair (1) DArcy at 9:51am 04.16.22 Dick Tracy was way ahead of his time. And then there was this https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi
Strut Replacement Arrigo666 at 9:48am 04.16.22 I know exactly what you mean... When I spoke with Tiara.. They said everyone connected with S2 is lo
Water Heater Discharge (2) DeniseO30 at 9:33am 04.16.22 204469 Well I found it it is a TCV model so you may want to check what you actually ordered. I didn'
Brass tube Paulam at 9:33am 04.16.22 Thanks John - I will take a picture today and post. paul
Strut Replacement jssailem at 9:32am 04.16.22 Maybe there is a more senior person in the shop that may remember. I'd probably call back and ask if
What do you think of this...... jssailem at 9:26am 04.16.22 Greg. Good for you being there to help a fellow boater with a bendy issue.
Strut Replacement Arrigo666 at 9:25am 04.16.22 Exactly... I spoke with Buck Algonquin.... Who are the original foundery for S2... They have been so
Brass tube jssailem at 9:20am 04.16.22 Welcome Paul to the SBO Forum. A picture of what you are seeing would help. Pipes sometimes are us
Strut Replacement jssailem at 9:14am 04.16.22 Not sure if the strut was uniquely made for the S2.. I think not. Most of our boats were built buy s
Stainless steel washers in electrical circuits Maine Sail at 9:13am 04.16.22 I think that's what I said. :) Sorry you are correct and I missed the word not...
Stainless steel washers in electrical circuits Maine Sail at 9:10am 04.16.22 I think that's what I said. :) I think the message here is not that stainless shouldn't be used
KISS Wind Generator Problem geoffschultz at 9:05am 04.16.22 is the magnet in the wrong orientation with North South poles causing resistance? similar to puttin
Binoculars jssailem at 8:59am 04.16.22 compass bearing from binoculars in anger Thinking about that. Perhaps. Racing. Avoiding a tug b
Anchor locker leaks jssailem at 8:56am 04.16.22 As a general rule I like to seal the boat from the outside. I would look at cracks, screws, holes,
KISS Wind Generator Problem danooxnard at 8:53am 04.16.22 is the magnet in the wrong orientation with North South poles causing resistance? similar to putting

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