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ODay 27 Galley Upgrades avoisine at 6:43pm 10.10.10 Smaller Boats 0/1043 I was recently given a ODay 27. Galley is in desperate need of attention. Has anyone upgraded thei
Opinions on elec. ignition systems for Atomic 4 engines? JonnyQuest at 6:33pm 10.10.10 Ask All Sailors 9/8275 I just finished replacing the carburetor, fuel pump, and adding a Racor water filter, replacing the
Head odor spunky13 at 6:20pm 10.10.10 Ask All Sailors 18/4113 Lately any time the head is flushed we get a terrible smell. I figured it was due to the raw water
What is your favorite Boat at the Annapolis Show? Salty at 6:17pm 10.10.10 Ask All Sailors 31/8307 I attended the show on Saturday. I think this is the most crowded show I have seen over the years.
We love our new Caliber 40lrc Tim R. at 5:53pm 10.10.10 Ask All Sailors 7/5467 We went out sailing this weekend. Headed to one of our local spots on Saturday sailing in a steady
Looking to learn. Rosco at 5:07pm 10.10.10 Ask All Sailors 5/1573 Hey folks, My name is Rosco and have been interested in learning the ropes of sailing. I was just h
CDI Flex Furler storage jblersch at 4:38pm 10.10.10 Smaller Boats 3/1558 I've just pulled my 240 out for the winter (sad day). This is my first season with this boat, so my
Rudder post leak?? Oak Island Guy at 4:09pm 10.10.10 Seidelmann 3/2942 Hi..I have an S25 anybody ever develop a leak in the stern @ the rudder post???..Getting a slow tric
1986 First 435E - Transmission lotustcs at 2:32pm 10.10.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/2298 Quick question......What transmission and ratio were supplied with a 1986 First 435E Perkins 4108?
Electric start Merc has alternator? Gudenuph at 1:38pm 10.10.10 Ask All Sailors 6/1924 Can anyone tell me if a 10 year old Merc 9.9, 2-cycle with an electric start has an alternator as st
Also thinking about purchasing an S2 8.0B Pocono at 12:47pm 10.10.10 S2 5/12210 Hi, I'm thinking about purchasing an S2 8.0B. I had one of the early S2 7.9M in 1981 (hull #15), w
shaft strut spec Larry D West at 11:49am 10.10.10 The Cherubini Hunters 4/2129 Looking for the spec on prop shaft strut for 30'- 1983 hunter.
cockpit tables SpongeRob at 11:29am 10.10.10 Mid-Size Boats 3/1515 Has anyone on a newer Hunter 33 ever removed the cockpit tables without losing the integrity of the
Dodger Frame Repair gpd955 at 10:58am 10.10.10 Ask All Sailors 2/1938 Hello All, Went to the boat the other day and found that the dodger frame had ripped from the cabi
Need blue water feedback on a 38' -1983 cherrycreek at 9:26am 10.10.10 Big Boats 1/4505 I'm considering buying a Catalina 38 located in annapolis, and iintend to sail and keep in the Virgi
CE certificate ??????? at 9:05am 10.10.10 Pearson 0/1386 How do I acquire a CE certificate for europe? Shipped and sailed a Pearson 30 to Greece decided to s
What kind of insulation for inside of a freezer searching 4 paradise at 8:32am 10.10.10 Ask All Sailors 21/9854 Hi, We are considering insulating the built-in box freezer on a 42 Hunter. Considering that you
Mainsail won't raise jimtidwell at 8:23am 10.10.10 Catalina 310 6/2491 I just got this boat - a Catalina 310. I've been sailing an older, simpler model for a while. Anyw
Hunter 31 Running Rigging DPEYTON at 7:17am 10.10.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/3547 I recently purchased a 1986 Hunter 31. The way the ruuning rigging is set up does not seem correct.
Staying warm in the cock pit walter Reid at 6:21am 10.10.10 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1705 I own a new 49 Ben and i was woundering what has been the best config as far as frame and canvas for

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There goes the neighborhood! jssailem at 10:19am 07.16.22 What was that theme song from the Jeffersons? Slight adaptation for the sail/stinkpot controversy..
Water leak on starboard bow1. Ralph Johnstone at 10:16am 07.16.22 Send pictures to show the general area. Look for deck hardware in this area. If nothing shows, off
New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 10:15am 07.16.22
Assistance with Entry to Canada Information jssailem at 10:11am 07.16.22 Safe cruise. The Strait can be beautiful. Calm like a lake or wild.
O Rings for Deck Fill Caps (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:04am 07.16.22 Once you have the new O rings, keep them in pristine condition by coating them with a NON-petroleum
O Rings for Deck Fill Caps Hello Below at 10:02am 07.16.22 This is one of those items that you want to insure that you get the exact replacement. Ingress of wa
Assistance with Entry to Canada Information MikeHoncho at 9:59am 07.16.22 A day into our trip and we are entering the Strait right now. Typical no wind/motoring crossing
O Rings for Deck Fill Caps JamesG161 at 9:22am 07.16.22 Since the price for each type cap = $10.16 , I would suggest buying spares for all 3 types vs O-ring
O Rings for Deck Fill Caps Ed Caldwell at 9:21am 07.16.22 Buy the new cap in the green color for your diesel fill, as that one willl cause problems when water
O Rings for Deck Fill Caps Don S/V ILLusion at 9:20am 07.16.22 ACE Hardware. My favorite boating store is the hardware store. :) Our local Ace has lots of O-ri
O Rings for Deck Fill Caps JamesG161 at 9:16am 07.16.22 Call the SBO store and ask them for the Manufacture of the caps. Then contact the Manufacturer for
O Rings for Deck Fill Caps Stu Jackson at 9:16am 07.16.22 ACE Hardware. My favorite boating store is the hardware store. :)
There goes the neighborhood! Don S/V ILLusion at 9:01am 07.16.22 An early entrant to the next Newport boat show?
Main Halyard for Catalina 315 asalotto at 8:48am 07.16.22 Hi, I have a 2021 315. The halyard, according to Selden, is dyneema. I think this is correct, as it
37C Jib sheets caught on vents shemandr at 8:22am 07.16.22 I think the release has a lot to do with it. Try a later release - like when the 140 has filled on
Condensation pump recommendations Don S/V ILLusion at 7:28am 07.16.22 A friend of mine measured his cooling water flow rate and the venturi cut it in half. I will inves
37C Jib sheets caught on vents sailme88 at 6:59am 07.16.22 I have adjustable Genoa blocks on cars.. Just before tacking I'll run the cars forward. This preven
37C Jib sheets caught on vents o0o0o0o0o at 4:54am 07.16.22 Do you have the inner forestay in place? No the inner forestay is removed. Easier said but try t
37C Jib sheets caught on vents sail sfbay at 4:51am 07.16.22 Easier said but try to keep the slack out of the jib sheet.
IT'S ALWAYS SOMETHING - AIN'T THAT THE TRUTH (HUGE QUESTION) twodzusfittings at 3:14am 07.16.22 Excellent. I learn something everyday. It pays to remain teachable!

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