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bobby c at 5:05pm 12.15.09
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I'm not an electrician. A buddy and I were changing out bulbs and checking ties (keping wires neat)
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We are new owners of a O'Day 37 and have come across the dreaded Forespar Marelon/RC Marine seacock/
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We're looking at moving up to the 40.5 model of the early "90's". The Legend design was the only one
cheers at 2:24pm 12.15.09
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I recently (may 2009) aquired a 1973 O'day Sailboat. I saved it from being crushed by a marina owne
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I have a 1975 pop-top model 25' Hunter and was hoping someone could share their tiller-to-rudder pos
El gran Momo at 12:52pm 12.15.09
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Hello all, I have an O'Day 23 buit arround 1975. I'm going to put new electrical panels with switch
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My 1995 Catalina 320 Has a very leaky muffler. Has anyone had any experience in repairing or replaci
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Has anyone ever rented a life raft? I'm located near Annapolis/Baltimore and was curious about it fo
Phil Herring at 11:45am 12.15.09
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Hunter Marine will be closed from December 19, 2009 through January 3, 2010. They'll be up and run
RBDUFFER at 11:44am 12.15.09
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I usually am asking questions, it's time I offered a solution! The water that finds its way into th
samdale at 10:37am 12.15.09
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I have a 1999 Beneteau 36CC with a Yanmar 3GM30F. The boat has a pronounced vibration (hammering or
AlwaysFORSAIL at 10:26am 12.15.09
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I have a problem with seal on my 2001 Hunter 380 Fridge/freezer lids not sealing. I have replaced t
Paul Rybczynski at 10:10am 12.15.09
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I recently acquired a whisker pole to use on my O'Day 34. The 34 has two lower shrouds on each side
malyea at 8:03am 12.15.09
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HELP I'm in the market for a ready to sail, low cost, swing keel, trailer sailer, 20' to 22' - ide
higgs at 5:49am 12.15.09
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One can now get a car GPS for well under $100 that includes maps for the entire US and Canada includ
bad co at 4:31am 12.15.09
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question here I own a 23.5 1993 and sailed it one year the teak on the door and steps are pretty rou
ccarmody at 8:12pm 12.14.09
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We are new owners of a O'Day 37 and have come across the dreaded Marelon/RC Marine seacock handle br
j Cooper at 6:49pm 12.14.09
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Own a Hunter legend 37, it has been recommended to put in a #3 jib sail track for racing. the proble
j Cooper at 6:37pm 12.14.09
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Own a Hunter legend 37, it has been recommended to put in a #3 jib track for racing. the problem is
Bud H at 5:56pm 12.14.09
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I was admiring a couple of Hunter sailboats (290 '306) the other day and noticed that the primary wi

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Flexing Floor   (1)
Plymouth Sailor at 7:17am 02.08.22
Plymouth Sailor, could you share some images of the area you identify as the concern. It would help
Seek Advice 1980 Hunter 37C: Do I need to add another halyard?
Jim Legere at 7:16am 02.08.22
If you are running a spinnaker halyard through a block on one of the two bails on the masthead crane
Adding 115 AC
NCBrew at 6:50am 02.08.22
Flexing Floor
jssailem at 6:42am 02.08.22
Plymouth Sailor, could you share some images of the area you identify as the concern. It would help
Old transducer with new depth sounder?
jssailem at 6:38am 02.08.22
As stated. Depth is an analog 2 wire transmission to a decoder. If you want to share the signal beyo
Tiller
Will Gilmore at 6:27am 02.08.22
I waited six months for a special ordered "standard" transmission instead of driving its automatic t
Modification Impact Expert Advice Requested
jssailem at 6:16am 02.08.22
WELCOME Capt Fantastic to the SBO forum. The MacGregor sounds like the boat design you would find s
Shower drain
JamesG161 at 6:12am 02.08.22
Ok this is my best suggestion to clean and mop up the water after a shower. A small sponge mop. ht
C&C 30 Mk II rudder
Jumpstart at 6:03am 02.08.22
I had this done professionally for my C&C 29-2 rudder. Critical that you get the right density foam.
ANNOUNCEMENT: One-to-one Support for your Hunter Sailboat
MetricMountie at 5:57am 02.08.22
A huge thank you from a three time Hunter owner from the East Coast of Canada. Could not be more pl
Self tailing winches
cb32863 at 5:55am 02.08.22
So forgive me but what are you using those giant winches for on a H260 16's are not giant. My Fir
Pop top trouble
Ben4195 at 5:52am 02.08.22
The only difficulty I can imagine with raising the pop top might be the weight? Once raised, there
Pearson 30
fred1diver at 5:28am 02.08.22
Can anyone tell me the size of the icebox? the inking of getting cold plate refrigeration for it
Winter Cruising Question
jssailem at 5:28am 02.08.22
Great pictures. Sounds like the outing was a lot of fun for all. You packed a lot of experiences int
Yanmar 2GM20F blew black smoke
kloudie1 at 4:35am 02.08.22
A fouled propeller will also do that. Check that first then check the elbow before ordering one.. G
Yanmar 2GM20F blew black smoke
kappykaplan at 4:22am 02.08.22
Although I don't have a Yanmar in my boat, the symptoms you describe are eerily similar to the sympt
C&C 30 Mk II rudder
Apex at 3:22am 02.08.22
@Tally Ho: Thanks, I watched Mads just last night: ZMB0RUCwFvY using Sicomin PB250. My other optio
Aux fuel tank on H50   (1)
Gianni65 at 12:20am 02.08.22
Hi, thanks for your explanation, I understand. Since I can see 49 and 50 with water/fuel capacity
Pacific Northwest Sailing Suggestions (US)
Kings Gambit at 10:34pm 02.07.22
Is anyone really going to fine us for not having a US radio license? I doubt it.
B41S5 Mainsheet control   (2)
Tally Ho at 10:08pm 02.07.22
No specific boat pics, but it should be easy enough to route the mainsheet aft. But first, you sho

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