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gettinthere at 6:31am 12.18.21
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Well, that's what I'm calling it but that doesn't show on any searches. I'm referring to the upside
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On land or on water, what are some of your most treasured holiday traditions? Share your stories
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Brian D at 6:13pm 12.17.21
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Saw this posted but not 100% sure of status. Just thought I would post it here.
CarlU at 11:54am 12.17.21
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I need to replace the transom plate on my Gemini 105m catamaran. The manufacturer Sillette no longe
patbratton at 11:45am 12.17.21
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My H240 has four stainless machine screws that pass through the tiller head and thread into the squa
LynnM at 11:17am 12.17.21
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I have an '05 323 and would like new porthole screens along with a few other items.. any help apprre
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:10am 12.17.21
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This promotion is actually scheduled to end today, but I'll mail any new orders sbo.com receives by
wyctoronto at 10:27am 12.16.21
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I remember a post from Peggy that seemed to indicate i could convert my basic Jabsco 37010's to Rari
travelingjerryb at 8:45am 12.16.21
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I just replaced the aluminum tiller on my 23.5 with a wood one. Anyone in the PNW want it? Send me a
DanMaine at 7:55am 12.16.21
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On my 37H I installed an old Michigan folding prop. my teeth nearly fall out when starting until it
IStream at 7:04am 12.16.21
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As everyone here is probably aware, Rod suffered a stroke in December. He survived but is paralyzed
colb218 at 10:31pm 12.15.21
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I recently watched a video about heaving to while single handed. The video demonstrated heaving to a
sunlover at 5:21pm 12.15.21
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So, I keep seeing these very attratively priced batteries: https://www.amazon.com/JUPITEK-S1200-Fl
Brian D at 4:14pm 12.15.21
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How Old Is Grandpa? Or Grandma Stay with this - the answer is at the end. It may blow you away.
NCBrew at 3:31pm 12.15.21
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I have a Hunter Legend 35.5 1993. The Battery Charger is not working. I found where it is loc
bawlmer at 2:54pm 12.15.21
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Hello fellow sailors. Among lots of other boat troubles this year. I arrived at the boat to find a p
wgshaw at 12:43pm 12.15.21
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Does anyone have a design pattern for a bimini for a 1987 Hunter 28.5? Billy
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Brian D at 7:55am 12.15.21
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Catalina 28 Roller Furler
Stu Jackson at 4:29pm 01.10.25
Traveler is Garhauer.
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kappykaplan at 3:13pm 01.10.25
Don't ya love spending money on things you hope to never use? :plus:
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dlochner at 2:45pm 01.10.25
And of course the insurance includes the requisite liability insurance my marina requires. But hop
Pulling new cable up Mast
Hayden Watson at 2:18pm 01.10.25
And leave a messenger line in the conduit. I did that when I dropped my mast to rewire and paint i
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Tally Ho at 1:56pm 01.10.25
Your boat looks to be maintained to a standard well above average. Can you replace this exact boat
What the heck are these compression fittings?!
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 1:45pm 01.10.25
Fresh water plumbing is outside my area of expertise. But you've told me enough to be able to make
Outhaul for a MORGAN 28
dLj at 1:17pm 01.10.25
Outhaul for a MORGAN 28
higgs at 1:15pm 01.10.25
Can the fitting at the end of the boom be removed?
Outhaul for a MORGAN 28   (1)
Tally Ho at 12:59pm 01.10.25
Outhaul for a MORGAN 28
Tally Ho at 12:51pm 01.10.25
What the heck are these compression fittings?!
OpenRange2025 at 12:39pm 01.10.25
@Peggie Hall HeadMistress any ideas from the pro? We're totally at a loss and would love any advice
Passage 42, 1997: windlass not working   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 12:36pm 01.10.25
I believe this means theh were never wired directly to the switch circuits but operated as there ow
Outhaul for a MORGAN 28
dLj at 11:50am 01.10.25
Outhaul for a MORGAN 28
FROCKY at 11:32am 01.10.25
This depends upon the specific roller boom furling system used. There are many systems. Some do fal
Mast deck plate removal help on Macgregor19
Deeseas at 10:32am 01.10.25
Never had mine off but wondering does the compression post turn when you turn the bolt ? If so you m
Bilge Pump in Keel?
Project_Mayhem at 9:54am 01.10.25
Don't screw into your bilge. There's wood in there. Even when its properly sealed, water will still
Pulling new cable up Mast
Night Watch at 9:08am 01.10.25
I pulled new cable thru my conduit by using the existing cable to run the pull string as described.
Pulling new cable up Mast
RitSim at 9:00am 01.10.25
I pulled new cable thru my conduit by using the existing cable to run the pull string as described.
Outhaul for a MORGAN 28
dLj at 8:49am 01.10.25
R/F booms are not a good system because there is no outhaul for the leech and the sail sets poorly.
Are 30 year old sails worth anything??
JBP-PA at 8:19am 01.10.25
While using the right material for important projects can be essential, for many projects using exac

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