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Hello ialmostdid at 7:45pm 06.10.10 The Cherubini Hunters 6/1622 I want to say hello to all in the Hunter Cherubini Forum. As the newbies my Sweetheart June and I (
Fuel Guage 1981 Oday 28' agittler at 7:34pm 06.10.10 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1550 Does anyone know if and where the fuel gauge is for an oday 28' 1981 with universal diesel engine?
First Ride on The Mac 26X Mick at 6:11pm 06.10.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1466 After getting most of the bugs out of the 2001 Mac 26X we were able to get it out on the lake today.
Bottom Paint Question sailaway78 at 5:30pm 06.10.10 Ask All Sailors 2/1691 Have any of you noticed any change in Trinidad bottom paint, or I should say the performance of same
Open letter to Aeolus RECESS at 4:02pm 06.10.10 Ask All Sailors 10/2438 Dear King Aeolus, I am usually very grateful for all the blessings of wind you bestow to Recess. M
Pearson 34-2 boom recon rognvald at 3:51pm 06.10.10 Pearson 7/3098 I have just finisihed completely reconditioning my Isomat boom with internal reefing after 20 years.
Venture 21 questions Kyle at 3:02pm 06.10.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 17/5390 Hello All ~ I am a new owner of a Venture 21 and have a few questions: Which forestay does the jib a
shaft shrill/wine Bill Poot at 2:43pm 06.10.10 Ask All Sailors 14/6251 Just took position of a Pearson 33-2 with a Yanmar 18 horse diesel. On moving the boat to home port,
Luff tension on an ODay 240 djplatt@cogeco.ca at 1:27pm 06.10.10 Day Sailers 1/1384 Does any one have any ideas on tightening up the Genoa luff on an Oday 240. I am reluctant to tight
Sea Sick Bad Obsession at 1:19pm 06.10.10 Ask All Sailors 36/5116 I have never really experienced sea sickness to its fullest extent. A long time ago I think that I
Solar Panel nbabic at 1:01pm 06.10.10 Smaller Boats 10/2840 I would like to know if the soft roll up solar panels are ok or should i buy the hard type ???
23.5 main sheet halyard nbabic at 12:58pm 06.10.10 Smaller Boats 4/1391 Just got my 1996 23.5 Hunter last August does anyone know how long the halyard should be for the mai
1990 Hunter 28 Owner's Manual Sailorgirl626 at 12:48pm 06.10.10 Mid-Size Boats 3/4961 Am searching for a copy of an owner's manual for my 1990 Hunter 28. Can anyone help me with this?
What to look for when buying seaward23 at 12:28pm 06.10.10 Columbia 0/2596 I am considering buying a C-22. It is in an impounded boat auction at a local marina. Typical of d
Did you pick up this parts boat? (California) MrMikey64 at 11:16am 06.10.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1641 I realize this may not be the appropriate place for this inquiry, so I beg the forgiveness and indul
Sunderland Feared Lost At Sea Larry14133 at 10:55am 06.10.10 Ask All Sailors 46/7997 This is Sad. Abby Sunderland, the 16 year old attempting to become the youngest person to sail so
Mast access plate Texas Lake Sailor at 10:01am 06.10.10 Ask All Sailors 3/2288 I have a 1981 Hunter 30. The mast has no access plate on it. I want to run new wire for deck lights
Torqeedo Quoddy at 9:32am 06.10.10 Ask All Sailors 11/5276 Anybody got a Torqeedo? How do you like it?
Powerboat question hull/deck joint. No I am not going over to the dark side. Hermit Scott at 9:23am 06.10.10 Ask All Sailors 19/3217 The guys that own the powder coater that I use have a ski nautique ski boat. It's about 20' with a 3
old mast, new life as a flagpole? Lynnie at 8:48am 06.10.10 Ask All Sailors 8/10110 Hello everyone. I have an old mast and do not have a flagpole, has anyone ever made a flagpole out

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1990 Volvo Penta Raw water pump JamesG161 at 7:36pm 06.07.22 I can also explain how to fix the leaks and key points on the repair. Jim... PS: That link above is
79' C7C 30 mast lights/wiring Wm. Gill at 7:35pm 06.07.22 I decided to rewire my 1980 Rhodes 30 some 30 years ago . ... it was an easy j
Water leak from my keel joint Terry Cox at 7:14pm 06.07.22 Different model boat here, but have dealt with a leaking keel. Best way to fix it is to drop the kee
SBO is moving to the lower right-hand corner Ken13559 at 6:42pm 06.07.22 Skin can make a good line chaff preventer. Jim... Save the line and chaff the deck? :facepalm:
O'Day 23 interior repair questions (1) Maks_s at 6:40pm 06.07.22 Wire brush on a drill plus wire wheel for specific places works great! I don't like fabric in high
Shipping boat from HI to mainland? Epic1969 at 6:31pm 06.07.22 Hey Epic-- if you're coming anywhere near port of Erie June 25 thru July 25, let me kno
Great Lakes Maiden Voyage Help sesmith at 6:15pm 06.07.22 A couple more possible stops on your trip. Presque Isle has already been mentioned. The anchorage
Cracking around inside fixed portlight dlochner at 6:14pm 06.07.22 Hi and welcome to SBO. I'm assuming the photo is from the inside of the boat, in which case I would
Do I have a teak interior or cherry? dLj at 6:12pm 06.07.22 Hard to tell from your photos but it looks to me like you have a couple different kinds of wood in t
Shipping boat from HI to mainland? MitchM at 6:09pm 06.07.22 Hey Epic-- if you're coming anywhere near port of Erie June 25 thru July 25, let me know
Replacement Bulb for Steaming Light fox9988 at 5:42pm 06.07.22 Looks like a Bay15d bulb with an 1157 style base. Amazon has them in LED for uner $10.
Do I have a teak interior or cherry? Terry Cox at 5:39pm 06.07.22 Most all the cabinetry and bulkheads in our 1991 boat were made with teak. Using a good quality teak
Pinhole leak in 2015 Zodiak Wave dlochner at 5:27pm 06.07.22 Thanks guys. Good to know there are some alternatives out there. I think I will give the Aquaseal
Identify the mystery item... MitchM at 5:26pm 06.07.22 there is a Facebook group called "What is this thing on my boat?" which has dozens of w
In mast furling? dkinzer at 5:14pm 06.07.22 We solved this problem with a new mainsail. We went with North. Interesting! We bought our 41DS w
Pinhole leak in 2015 Zodiak Wave odaydokay at 5:11pm 06.07.22 Thanks guys. Good to know there are some alternatives out there. I think I will give the Aquaseal
79' C7C 30 mast lights/wiring MitchM at 4:54pm 06.07.22 I decided to rewire my 1980 Rhodes 30 some 30 years ago . it had mast top anchor
Do I have a teak interior or cherry? Unwinder at 3:53pm 06.07.22 Looks very much like our teak interior. Likely teak with a teak oil finish. Good point. I have no
SBO is moving to the lower right-hand corner Brian D at 3:49pm 06.07.22 It will, for sure! I think the part shown in the photo was damaged during de-commissioning; it may
2" ( 51mm ) Odor Resistant Sanitation Hose, 2" Y connector Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 3:06pm 06.07.22 I'd go with reducing adapters at the toilet and tank. That would allow you to use Raritan SaniFlex,

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