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What were they thinking...? Maine Sail at 3:26pm 05.15.09 Ask All Sailors 18/2444 Another Coast Guard rescue this time of a 35 foot sailboat caught in a fishing net. Seas were roughl
Looking for a Hunter 140 or 146 mtjw6888 at 2:30pm 05.15.09 Day Sailers 2/2570 We are trying to find a Hunter day sailer 140 or 146 for our 17 yr. old daughter who loves sailing a
Cleaning around the holding tank gkornreich at 1:47pm 05.15.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1787 Hi again, Peggie. Boat manufacturers (at least mine... Hunter), in their infinite wisdom, place t
1995 26S pop top latch? Joeyselectric at 11:06am 05.15.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1349 Can anyone tell me where to find a pop top latch for a 1995 26S?
How many pounds of force to reach hull speed Franklin at 9:41am 05.15.09 Ask All Sailors 15/2228 Curious what it takes to get my boat, Hunter 376 with 18,000 displacement (including all the stuff o
Solar Connections sailaway78 at 9:10am 05.15.09 Ask All Sailors 9/2166 I am in the process of mounting solar panels on the boat. I have three 85 watt panels, and a single
Cabin LED lights (Catalina 350) Cosmo1091 at 9:07am 05.15.09 Big Boats 5/6219 I am looking to upgrade my overall cabin lighting in my 2005 Catalina 350 wing keel. I am looking at
Portsmouth Rating M Burd at 8:43am 05.15.09 Bavaria 0/1651 Does anyone have a Portsmouth Rating for a Bavaria 32? I cannto seem to find one anywhere. I have tr
M25 Keel Refurb -- Removal vs. Not (Pics too) (3) M25Project at 7:25am 05.15.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/2494 Hello -- I am restoring a 1985 M25. My keel was completely rusted out from salt water, the winch w
Raymarine ST-50 GPS Display Needed Damp Yankee at 7:04am 05.15.09 Ask All Sailors 0/987 If you have a Raymarine ST -50 GPS or NAVDATA display, please contact me at alvaro.pertuz@verizon.n
What about footwear Netrick at 5:27am 05.15.09 Ask All Sailors 27/3467 I was wondering, now that most sailors have their boats in the water, what type of deck shoes are th
major undertaking of my 1973 32' ericson sailboat! shockey at 8:38pm 05.14.09 Ericson 0/1834 So I purchased this boat last fall when she was pulled from the water and found it to be quite a nic
2002 Macgregor 26 steering cable cabin8 at 8:09pm 05.14.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/4951 Our steering cable broke and we are trying to find a replacement. Can anyone help us? thank you
ST - 50 GPS Display Question Damp Yankee at 6:56pm 05.14.09 Ask All Sailors 0/989 Charlie 101, Dan W or Pat T on Ask All Sailors If you have a Raymarine ST 50 GPS display, I would
Where can you find buoy coordinates from NOAA? rpwillia at 6:46pm 05.14.09 Ask All Sailors 5/6218 I upgraded to a Humminbird chartplotter this year and was messing around with it, and wondering if t
Fuel Filter...Racor ontheroadgiv at 6:17pm 05.14.09 Mid-Size Boats 4/1508 Just closed on my new boat but I want to get some engine parts before it gets here. Not sure what f
Lido 14' storres1020 at 5:27pm 05.14.09 Day Sailers 1/3221 I'm a beginning sailor, just bought a Lido 14'. I'm going to sail it on our lake and I want some re
Engine support brackets michaelanthony at 5:22pm 05.14.09 Big Boats 6/1432 Hello all. I have noticed that the port side angle bracket that supports the engine mounts is not ti
430 1997 arch problems bananabender at 5:12pm 05.14.09 Big Boats 1/1432 Could someone advise of the inherent problems with the 1997 (plus minus) Hunter 430 fibreglass arch,
Pearson 332 Rubrail pwoznicki at 2:43pm 05.14.09 Pearson 2/1699 I am looking for rubrail for a 1986 Pearson 332. Either a 2 foot section to repair or a complete re

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H34 galley Jim szczublewski at 2:45pm 07.05.21 holy! it's huge.
Battery troubles Head Sail at 2:36pm 07.05.21 motor sailed for about two hours, but noted no amps were going to the battery. Your alternator i
Standing Rigging jssailem at 2:20pm 07.05.21 At 5:15 on the video you can see how to get the T Hook in and out of the mast.
Battery troubles dLj at 2:13pm 07.05.21 The only AGM's that I'm aware of that list equalization are Lifelines. But I might be tempted to try
Standing Rigging jssailem at 2:03pm 07.05.21 Hello and welcome to the SBO Forum. Rigging is an interesting project. Essential to a safe boat. H
Arguing with insurance company MikeHoncho at 2:02pm 07.05.21 too bad we dont know why the OP's shaft seal was leaking. (NB- there have been r
Inflatable RIB capseaquel at 1:57pm 07.05.21 Thanks for the prompt detailed response. Think we can work that on our boat. Much appreciated neig
Battery troubles Don S/V ILLusion at 1:55pm 07.05.21 I borrowed a battery jumper from yard and was able to get the engine running when connected to ba
Battery troubles Stu Jackson at 1:48pm 07.05.21 In addition to Maine Sail's linked website, this may help you, too: Electrical Systems 101 Electr
Missing plate on mast (1) JamesG161 at 1:40pm 07.05.21 This is a picture of the hinged fold out steps that are stagger up the mast. These allow work on the
Electronic anomalies dlochner at 1:39pm 07.05.21 When electronics act up, sometimes a hard reset back to factory defaults works. Also check to see if
Battery troubles dlochner at 1:31pm 07.05.21 Thanks to both - I bought two Decca Group 27 AGM batteries last year. I am at a mooring and I just
Battery troubles kloudie1 at 1:29pm 07.05.21 Type of charge controller is connected between the solar and the battery?
Proper Wrench for Stuffing Box Maintenance (1) jaysweet at 1:27pm 07.05.21 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072LWP3Y3 This is a really nicely machined adjustable that I use
Battery troubles Captain W at 1:18pm 07.05.21 Thanks to both - I bought two Decca Group 27 AGM batteries last year. I am at a mooring and I just
Hunter 376 Mainsail tack point shackle size needed Rob Hntr376 at 1:14pm 07.05.21
Universal Diesel 5411 overheats with recirc line open, never gets warm with recirc line pinched closed jssailem at 1:11pm 07.05.21 Yes Alan, the action being taken to pinch the recirculating hose is functioning as the thermostat sh
Disassemble cabin lighting (1) jssailem at 1:09pm 07.05.21 Check around the base for a possible screw to release the housing from the inner workings. s likely
Arguing with insurance company MitchM at 1:09pm 07.05.21 too bad we dont know why the OP's shaft seal was leaking. (NB- there have been re
Universal Diesel 5411 overheats with recirc line open, never gets warm with recirc line pinched closed Alan Gomes at 1:07pm 07.05.21 Looking at your diagram. The critical point is the thermostat. Are you sure that the thermostat is

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