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Abacos Bahama Charter Questions breweraz at 1:10pm 10.23.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1784 We are sertting up a 2 week, bareboat, charter out of Abaco Bahamas. There will 4 adults My resu
Unstepping Mast for Winter "on-Hard" Storage Barry7363 at 12:54pm 10.23.09 Ask All Sailors 16/3953 While unstepping the mast when on the hard for "off-season" is optional at our club in Dartmouth Nov
Pearson 26 rusted keel bolts sailorjack707 at 12:51pm 10.23.09 Pearson 5/6709 I just purchased a 1976 Pearson 26 and noticed that the nuts and bolts that hold the keel in place a
Engine Vent Jez-A-Belle at 12:49pm 10.23.09 Big Boats 4/1294 I'm interested in installing a vent to remove heat from the engine on my 2000 Hunter 460. Does anyo
Raising/moving the Mast wufibugs at 10:48am 10.23.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/2413 I have a 1986 Hunter 31 and recently flushed some termites from under the mast step. The mast is dec
Raw Water Pump Seal green98tj at 10:15am 10.23.09 Big Boats 3/1589 I need to replace the shaft seal in the raw water pump on my 1986 Yanmar 3GM30F. I have the non-Euro
dutchman wjs at 8:10am 10.23.09 S2 5/1565 I do quiet a bit of sailing on my 9.2A alone....I love the serenity. However bringing down the mai
A Very Versatile Table.... (6) Sumner at 7:17pm 10.22.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/2291 I've tried not to post all of the mods I've done as I assume if people are interested they will look
Advice on a PSS dripless. Its leaking! jack boats at 6:40pm 10.22.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2594 I have a 2001 420CC with a PSS dripless packless stuffing box. The weekend before last I was out o
77' 25 tall rig inspection visit today (1) stx203 at 6:18pm 10.22.09 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1427 Just viewed the boat I'm considering. She appears in great shape and is really clean and dry. Gelcoa
26X or 26M Edwynn at 5:04pm 10.22.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/3298 I hope this doesn't start a battle, but I'm looking for some input about the pros ' cons of a 26x or
Allan Knighten Allan Knighten at 4:15pm 10.22.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1931 My stock trailer for a 1994 MacGregor 26S was damaged, and I must find a replacement trailer. Natu
Looking at the macgreor 65 djcoul at 4:00pm 10.22.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 17/10486 We are looking at buying a boat for living aboard(during summer)and doing some sailing and diving ch
Still needing imput on or new boat purchase djcoul at 3:57pm 10.22.09 Ask All Sailors 3/2176 We are looking at buying a boat for living aboard(during summer)and doing some sailing and diving ch
Repowering. Good or bad idea? MKirk51 at 1:23pm 10.22.09 Ask All Sailors 32/6737
trailer is old Adrian Morris at 12:37pm 10.22.09 Smaller Boats 5/1320 Hunter 19 1995 is in good shape but the original trailer is aging should i look for a new one ? Whe
New Boat bffatcat at 12:28pm 10.22.09 Ask All Sailors 7/1837 Ive been thinking about buying a new boat: Anyone know anything about a Colgate 26
What is the Line exiting from the Side of my boom for? (1) RonRelyea at 12:26pm 10.22.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1482 I've got a 1990 Vision 32 with the jiffy-reef boom .... I believe I have the internal boom lines rig
Which folding prop is the best? Balwin60 at 11:41am 10.22.09 Mid-Size Boats 3/1709 I am keenly interested in installing a 3 blade folding prop on my 1991 Vision 32. I see Gori, Maxi
Islander 44 Plans BillMerr at 10:46am 10.22.09 Islander 4/3319 Hi, I'm new to the web site. I am in the process of buying an Islander 44 that needs a total ref

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BOOM VANG!!! Kingjim91 at 9:02am 08.13.21
Yanmar 3jh3e alternator upgrade Mark Maulden at 9:01am 08.13.21 I have a 150 Balmar with a 614. We have had some 100 deg weather and I'm finding I need to supply d
Green as a granny smith apple /starting a 2001 Bene 361 outwardboundguy at 8:55am 08.13.21 Good information
Green as a granny smith apple /starting a 2001 Bene 361 jssailem at 8:42am 08.13.21 Yes... getting a boat, whether you spend a little of a lot is a big investment in time and money. I
BOOM VANG!!! LeeandRick at 8:42am 08.13.21 If bails are used the need to have a compression tube to prevent damage to the spar Depends on how
Green as a granny smith apple /starting a 2001 Bene 361 outwardboundguy at 8:35am 08.13.21 The picture is a good idea. I will be doing a sea trial wednesday of next week. Broker is too busy t
New outboard and new adjustable bracket Project_Mayhem at 8:34am 08.13.21 Access looks pretty good assuming you can reach up there. If someone put those bolts in, you should
Jib Advise jssailem at 8:16am 08.13.21 Don and David have both given you great responses to the challenge of setting the jib car. Many raci
Jib Advise JoeWhite at 8:15am 08.13.21 Great help, Don. Thanks.
BOOM VANG!!! dlochner at 8:06am 08.13.21 If bails are used the need to have a compression tube to prevent damage to the spar
Green as a granny smith apple /starting a 2001 Bene 361 jssailem at 7:53am 08.13.21 With a picture other owners are quick to identify if the situation is the "Usual" layout. Or if some
New Never Use Catalina 310 sails sail sfbay at 7:53am 08.13.21 Welcome to the forum!! This site has a classified section that you might consider listing sails for
Green as a granny smith apple /starting a 2001 Bene 361 jssailem at 7:51am 08.13.21 Hi @outwardboundguy .... You sound like an adventurous sort. Welcome to the SBO Forum. Dave shared
BOOM VANG!!! (1) LeeandRick at 7:50am 08.13.21 If you do decide to go with a kicker you may consider more purchase than normal. You have to overcom
Green as a granny smith apple /starting a 2001 Bene 361 outwardboundguy at 7:49am 08.13.21 Thanks. The owners manual is very vague. I do want to thank you for your help today. Michael
Jib Advise Don Guillette at 7:49am 08.13.21 We are working to get our boat up to speed and having some gentle disagreements about sail trim inc
Rode Length jssailem at 7:46am 08.13.21 So, it very much depends on circumstances. Also, no tides on that lake, so no risk of tidal revers
Green as a granny smith apple /starting a 2001 Bene 361 Davidasailor26 at 7:44am 08.13.21 Hi Dave Thanks for the information, there is still a small red handle to the right of the other 3h
Broken bolts and headaches dLj at 7:38am 08.13.21 Instead of going one size larger.... consider filling the hole with JB Weld and tapping that. I'v
Rode Length jssailem at 7:29am 08.13.21 Except when a boat runs over your marker and sucks the line into their prop. I agree Rick. Just li

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