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Pearson 34-2 boom recon rognvald at 3:51pm 06.10.10 Pearson 7/3097 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 17/5389 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 14/6247 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 1/1383 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 36/5115 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 10/2837 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 0/2592 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 46/7993 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 11/5275 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 8/10105 Hello everyone. I have an old mast and do not have a flagpole, has anyone ever made a flagpole out
Compass Installation jbrock at 8:42am 06.10.10 Ask All Sailors 3/1626 I'm mounting a Plastimo Mini Contest Compass on my bulkhead where an old compass had been mounted pr
Looking for draw latches for Yamaha 37 Edhavana at 6:51am 06.10.10 Yamaha 11/3779 Hello group: Anyone has replaced the draw latches on the cockpit lockers on your Yamaha? I would
Cruise speed planning (1) Roger Long at 6:37am 06.10.10 Ask All Sailors 13/3363 When I did my tightly scheduled science cruise last spring I based my planning on an average through
Sewing a companionway cover R.S.Cape at 5:31am 06.10.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/3665 I am about to start on our companionway cover after the Sunbrella fabric arrives. To finish the edge
Floating Rudder Tonto at 4:22am 06.10.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/3069 Hi , I have a Hunter 240 the rudder floats and is extrmely hard to get it set in place ,is it norm

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Trailer extension rusted in place JoeWhite at 7:39am 06.06.22 I could not see if your boat is on it. How about using your tow vehicle, connect the hitch and drive
Identify the mystery item... JamesG161 at 7:38am 06.06.22 Its a "Thingy" missing it's "Gazinta" :cowbell: Jim...
New S2 ( to me :) Md80max at 7:32am 06.06.22 I have been working on my 82' model 9.2 A and need some input on the following issues, please. The
New Here Catalina 22 1989 wing keel Jacktar at 7:29am 06.06.22 Make sure you know exactly how the shrouds, and stays attach and the turnbuckles and clips and pins
Invest 91L --> PTC 1 (2) JamesG161 at 7:28am 06.06.22 Tropical Storm Alex started in the Pacific and became mainly a Rain Event. Just a Reminder, the fue
Identify the mystery item... rgranger at 6:58am 06.06.22 Next time I am on the boat I plan on removing it and seeing if has markings on the back. One sure
Schaefer Deck Organizer on 1996 Hunter 376 duck21 at 6:56am 06.06.22 Thanks, Dave and Rob! It sounds like I wont' have to re-bed anything--definitely preferable. I sea
Rigging Question Joe at 6:24am 06.06.22 "Self adjusting mast stay system" what in the heck? First of all, what kind of boat is in the
New Here Catalina 22 1989 wing keel rogerbalz at 6:23am 06.06.22 Thanks for the replies.
Holding tank replacement for a Hunter 280 rhiggins at 4:47am 06.06.22 Thanks Peggy. Interesting idea! I think my system is otherwise in good shape. I discovered the lea
Buying a Boat in Mexico (or any country outside of Canada) jssailem at 4:35am 06.06.22 @Kaysirin welcome to SBO. Cheers :beer:
Should I install a main sheet traveller on b323 ? robsant at 11:32pm 06.05.22 Brilliant thanks.
Buying a Boat in Mexico (or any country outside of Canada) Kaysirin at 10:44pm 06.05.22 I do not want to register/insure the boat in Canada because of the additional taxed I would have to
Buying a Boat in Mexico (or any country outside of Canada) FastOlson at 9:48pm 06.05.22 I had to pay the import tax then; I was reminded of this by the Canadian CBSA when I returned from
New Here Catalina 22 1989 wing keel AaronD at 9:15pm 06.05.22 I have recently got a 1989 Catalina 22 wing keel. Just painted the bottom. Everyone tells me it is
New Here Catalina 22 1989 wing keel AaronD at 9:12pm 06.05.22 The vang is the boom support, see attached picture. Try you tubing mast stepping. If you can't figu
Helm seat on 280 Crusty Ol Salt at 6:59pm 06.05.22 I had a H280, and the helm seat was held in place with two spring-loaded hooks under the seat. I f
Garmin Wireless wind vs. Raymarine microtalk gateway? Tally Ho at 6:57pm 06.05.22 Greg. Not the gateway but I have used the iTC5. It takes analog (NMEA 0183) and puts it on the Seat
Helm seat on 280 Tally Ho at 6:51pm 06.05.22 I had a H280, and the helm seat was held in place with two spring-loaded hooks under the seat. I fo
Helm seat on 280 Crusty Ol Salt at 6:49pm 06.05.22 I have been pondering that myself.

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