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Morry at 4:41pm 10.30.21
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Hello, I am looking to take my newly acquired Oceanis 430 out of the water and onto a hard stand. T
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Hi just pulled my boat out for bottom maintenance and hoping to solve a huge problem. Since I've ha
Jaxn at 2:38pm 10.30.21
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I ripped out a rats nest electrical system and am starting over from scratch in my O'Day 272. I am
T Smith at 11:34am 10.30.21
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20 foot 9 inches Mast, 10 foot 2.5 inches Boom: All good condition. Sailboat ' Trailer got damaged a
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https://sbo.sailboatowners.com/gear/gear.php - no workee, blank page.. Used sailboats, sailboats fo
captcoho at 10:16am 10.30.21
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Is there anyone who used the Sea Hawk VMG bottom paint last season? It apparently is indicated for d
Easy at 9:09am 10.30.21
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1994 Hunter Passage 42 with track on front of Mast. I was advised to bolt a new track over the built
Gianni65 at 6:10am 10.30.21
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Hello. I've an Hunter 50 AC 2007 and I would like to change the seat at the chart table with one of
Lee Hadjiosif at 5:41am 10.30.21
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I want to change from sealed/flooded to AGMs. I have three banks. The charger has an AGM setting. Ho
dkinzer at 7:08pm 10.29.21
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Well, we closed last week on a 2007 Hunter 41 DS. We've been exploring all of the nooks an crannies
Captain Larry-DH at 6:47pm 10.29.21
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Timbo33 at 4:47pm 10.29.21
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I have 1976 catalina Tall rig that does not leak but bolts are pretty rusted. Trying to decide which
chriscampbell at 3:00pm 10.29.21
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I'm going to add a small solar panel system to keep my battery charged. I want it to be small and mo
All U Get at 12:49pm 10.29.21
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Another question, What do you use for binoculars and portable radios to get the sticky feeling off
JWS at 12:17pm 10.29.21
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My kids broke the mounting pin out of the bottom of the case. There is no way to repair it, I can't
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Trick at 7:28pm 10.28.21
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I just bought my first sail boat. Having trouble with what dia. Lines and sheets to buy. Any help wo
Guy Erdman at 5:08pm 10.28.21
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I have owned my precious Ericson 27 for 10 years and thoroughly enjoyed sailing her. Since we use he
bradm at 3:32pm 10.28.21
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Proud new owner of hull #9 here. First boat, first post. My mainsail doesn't furl/unfurl as easily
ChicagoWill at 3:08pm 10.28.21
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Assistance please. I have tracked the history of my boat somewhat and yet keep getting some differen

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My rudder broke off
JamesG161 at 9:41am 10.27.24
Anyone have a source for the upper bearing Not sure what you are asking? 1) Boat side 2) Rudder
Wanted to say hi
Ralph Johnstone at 9:41am 10.27.24
Hoping to at least have all the engine work done and new electronics in this fall. Of course you
Wheel to tiller conversion?
Alan Gomes at 9:27am 10.27.24
Not likely will the costs of the project be recouped at point of a future sale. This goes for near
Urban Sailing
mermike at 7:46am 10.27.24
Nobody's thumbs are as fast as they used to be.
Urban Sailing
dlochner at 7:40am 10.27.24
Offshore to Norfolk. We sailed overnight and ducked through the channel at Cape May to avoid the ro
LiFePo4 now less than FLA
thinwater at 7:40am 10.27.24
I am by no means an early adopter. I like testing things too. But by the next time I need a batter
Urban Sailing
mermike at 7:40am 10.27.24
So your trekking down the inside (Chesapeake Bay)? Opens up th opportunity to visit Annapolis. I li
Urban Sailing
mermike at 7:37am 10.27.24
The East River was very cool indeed.
Urban Sailing
jssailem at 7:37am 10.27.24
So your trekking down the inside (Chesapeake Bay)? Opens up th opportunity to visit Annapolis. I lik
Urban Sailing
mermike at 7:33am 10.27.24
Offshore to Norfolk. We sailed overnight and ducked through the channel at Cape May to avoid the rol
Wanted to say hi
kappykaplan at 5:54am 10.27.24
Welcome back, Mack! Good luck with the restoration. :beer:
Wheel to tiller conversion?
jssailem at 5:06am 10.27.24
I have not seen one converted. It looks like the designer placed the stub of the rudder post in the
Varnishing difficulties.
jssailem at 9:41pm 10.26.24
There is also that great varnish smell as you lean up close to get a good look at the work, then inh
Varnishing difficulties.
BAD ORCA at 7:57pm 10.26.24
Jesus........!!!!!!!!!!!!! :banghead: Shop towels???? Really'? Well, that solves a big part of the
My rudder broke off
capta at 7:26pm 10.26.24
You think you have troubles? check out this boat: 3m5qxZm_JqM
Roadside assistance
dlochner at 5:24pm 10.26.24
BoatUS has both towing for boats and road side assistance for trailers. This is independent of their
Damaged 302
Dave at 3:12pm 10.26.24
Folks, Another friendly reminder that selling boats and parts is not permitted in the forums. SBO
Damaged 302   (2)
the_alpine at 12:27pm 10.26.24
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Catalina 42 MK 2 Strut questions
Ralph Johnstone at 9:36am 10.26.24
Epoxy is a very strong product, but it has one weakness and that is heat. I will begin to soften at
Varnishing difficulties.
jssailem at 7:11am 10.26.24
Tack cloth... You can buy them or make them. They are a useful tool to improve the quality of your v

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