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Re-Post Which Cutlass Bearing to use? (1) Witzend at 8:41am 12.17.09 Ask All Sailors 4/2717 Here is the problem: I just spoke to Duramax about the bearing they sent me that was out of spec. To
Jib track problem Quoddy at 8:05am 12.17.09 Ask All Sailors 11/2768 Here's the problem. I want to twist the jib (110) while its fully unfurled but I don't have any jib
shore power location advice Hawk527 at 7:35am 12.17.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1762 I going to add internal 110v 30a shore power to my 26D this winter and would like advice on locating
Fawcetts Chandlery, Annapolis Ron20324 at 6:54am 12.17.09 Ask All Sailors 6/4063 Annapolis- December 17, 2009. Fawcett Boat Supplies announced today that it will be moving from its
Legend 37 1988 David Howard at 6:45am 12.17.09 Big Boats 3/1737 Need help/info on a 1988 Hunter Legend We are looking at buying this model but given the age does a
boom as crane? FLHippy at 6:37am 12.17.09 Ask All Sailors 16/4694 I've been a trailer sailor for a few years now and I've just bought a bigger boat which will be on a
replacing impeller sol y mar at 5:03pm 12.16.09 Catalina 30 6/1827 replaced the water impeller today, but could not get the snap clip to lock on to the shaft. Is there
Oh Joy resto 12/16/09 (8) CharlieCobra at 5:02pm 12.16.09 Ask All Sailors 6/1757 Well, I finally got the aft Head bulkhead out after removing the rest of the Port deck frames and pu
Mast Wires Leaking into Cabin tedmassey at 4:05pm 12.16.09 Com-Pac 0/3942 I am looking at purchasing a ComPac 27.7 I looked at one from the mid 90's and found the mast com
Identifying generations MrMikey64 at 4:02pm 12.16.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1511 I just spoke to a guy sellling a Mac in San Bernardino, CA. I believe he's looking for $1500 for boa
Sailing across southern florida Chuck Creel at 3:32pm 12.16.09 Ask All Sailors 12/3137 Can you get across the lake anymore from say daytona to Tampa or do you have to go around the keys.
Weight questions wufibugs at 3:15pm 12.16.09 Ask All Sailors 17/3124 Being a newbie, I was wondering about bosun chairs and other things we abuse our masts with, such as
companionway hatch keys (1) shoeless at 2:29pm 12.16.09 Big Boats 5/4939 I need to get copies of the only key that came with a 2004 H386. The keys lock/unlock the companionw
Central Ground wufibugs at 2:07pm 12.16.09 Mid-Size Boats 3/1347 Does anyone know where I can find the main ground on an 86 Hunter 31?
Hey,it's still small boats and water! (9) Bonzai at 11:45am 12.16.09 Trailer Sailors 10/4729 Something slightly off normal topics but it's wintertime .......
Keel bolt issues? Poble at 10:28am 12.16.09 Big Boats 3/3408 I'm looking at purchasing a Catalina 36 I was told by a boat surveyor that the Catalina's are know
Do You Replace/Exchange Fire Extinguishers Joe Mullee at 10:01am 12.16.09 Ask All Sailors 13/6895 I'm wondering how often I should be replacing the fire extinguishers aboard my boat. I have five of
Lazy Jacks on a 22 Miss Kayla at 7:52am 12.16.09 Catalina 22 31/6312 Miss Kayla is on the hard for the winter, she is calloing and asking for attention as always during
Hunter 320 Head Replacement hramblerman at 7:45am 12.16.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/2977 I am a fairly recent owner of a '01 Hunter 320. Even before finding this forum, have noticed poor pe
Santa Barbara Harbor - My Bar Buddy (5) jibes138 at 7:23am 12.16.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1870 I.ve been visiting Santa Barbara for the last two weeks and had a chance to check out the harbor and

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New to cutter rigging, question. jssailem at 2:04pm 08.22.21 Congrats on your new to you boat. I watched the YouTube video you made of your sailing it on Lake Mo
Complete new bimini/dodger/enclosure H38 - Ideas, Tips, Recommendations? flightlead404 at 1:59pm 08.22.21 @Scott T-Bird Thanks for the detailed info! Some things to think about.
I just bought a C30 yesterday!! Mooseman at 1:54pm 08.22.21 Thanks for the reply JS! That makes sense, when I get the water out on Saturday I'll look for any si
anyone ever hire a tow truck to lift a boat? ShawnL at 1:50pm 08.22.21 Check out Jim's Little Boat on youtube. He has an video where he takes you through what he does to
C30 MKII Water Heater Wiring and Control Calif. Ted at 1:41pm 08.22.21 I should have realized that given the water heater button did not have an amp rating next to it on
wanted: info about small solar panel on Hunter 420 2000 dlochner at 1:33pm 08.22.21 Not sure what a "raised ripple" is. A photo might help.
anyone ever hire a tow truck to lift a boat? dlochner at 1:30pm 08.22.21 Assuming the aft end of the boat is clear of the trailer, lower the trailer tongue. This will raise
Question about Insurance Drivers shemandr at 1:06pm 08.22.21 That's as a simple answer as you are likely to get and it's not that simple. In NY there was a one t
C30 MKII Water Heater Wiring and Control Mooseman at 1:00pm 08.22.21 HG, Wow, what a beauty of an older C30 you have there!!! May I ask if there is a brand name on the
I just bought a C30 yesterday!! jssailem at 1:00pm 08.22.21 Welcome to SBO Forums and congrats on your new boat. Exciting times ahead. Regarding the bilge wate
wanted: info about small solar panel on Hunter 420 2000 senang at 12:50pm 08.22.21 Have you searched the parts shop on this site?
Alternator problems MikeHoncho at 12:48pm 08.22.21 Check all of you main leads from your battery. Tripping the main battery breaker/fuse is a significa
Complete new bimini/dodger/enclosure H38 - Ideas, Tips, Recommendations? Scott T-Bird at 12:47pm 08.22.21 Full enclosure is a super nice luxury. Now that I know how much I like it, I don't know if I could
Anyone install a temperature sender in the heater line on a Yanmar 3GM30F? seadaddler at 12:14pm 08.22.21 Look at T bird posts and what I was put tee into heater hose near thermostats I add sensor and hav
How's Your Bottom Doing These Days ? Terry Cox at 12:03pm 08.22.21 Since we purchased our boat in 2002, in need of a bottom job, I gave the boat two coats ablative in
anyone ever hire a tow truck to lift a boat? (4) rgranger at 11:47am 08.22.21 You could always use a group of large trees and winches the same way. I've done that.... but I use
Complete new bimini/dodger/enclosure H38 - Ideas, Tips, Recommendations? SandyFrank at 11:43am 08.22.21 Other potential issue I have is davits and suspended dingy, securing said dingy while underway, and
Complete new bimini/dodger/enclosure H38 - Ideas, Tips, Recommendations? flightlead404 at 11:40am 08.22.21 @Scott T-Bird has a very nice full enclosure on his C320. A connector between the dodger and bimin
Henri BigEasy at 11:36am 08.22.21 Good to hear that the trip was without incident and that the Skipping Stone is high & dry. Neptune
Repairing boat after Hurricane Zeta (6) JamesG161 at 11:23am 08.22.21 I got a phone call on Friday from the Yard asking if I had time to come and talk with the Fiberglass

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