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Rig Tuning Problem RussB at 3:13am 05.19.09 S2 3/1330 I have a 1979 9.2A with a mast oscillation problem. At rest in the slip, with winds off the beam, t
Deck leaks around shrouds Beneteau 35s5 homeaway at 2:20am 05.19.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1542 Hi, was wondering if anyone can tell me about the deck fitting where the shrouds go through. Looks
raw water strainer Sointu II at 1:10am 05.19.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1149 Hi, I just changed the raw water strainer as the old one was damaged. I mounted above the water li
Sea Shanty Bad Obsession at 10:07pm 05.18.09 Ask All Sailors 0/1125 I listen to a lot of sea shanties. I came across this on youtube. It is beautiful. http://www.yo
MacGregor decals Gdindy at 9:34pm 05.18.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/5586 Where can I purchase 4 MacGregor decals for my boat/trailer for my 26D Thank you for your help in
Pop top/seahood water intrusion (4) John23883 at 8:21pm 05.18.09 Smaller Boats 0/947 A word to the wise regarding our pop top/seahood on the Hunter 26. I found what looked like rust com
VDO Sumlog impeller daryl.ramage at 7:47pm 05.18.09 Sirius 21/22 3/9265 My 1977 Serious 21 has a mechanical VDO Sumlog and the impeller is broken. Any idea if I can just r
leaky rudder wantanewboat at 7:25pm 05.18.09 Ask All Sailors 2/1215 Rudder on newly purchased 'older boat' has rust stains and water coming out of middle of rudder. We
1975 H27 Cutless bearing zg1200b at 6:35pm 05.18.09 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1494 Can anyone tell me the OD and ID size ot the cutless bearing on my H27 Any part number and where I c
Mercury outbord user guide aceventura at 6:17pm 05.18.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1589 Hi, I have a Mercury 15HP 2 strokes long shaft 2001 for my sailboat. I'm trying to find the user g
rigging diagram daryl.ramage at 6:03pm 05.18.09 Sirius 21/22 4/9265 Does anyone know where I can find a rigging diagram for my 1977 Sirius 21? Daryl
Making an engine last longer Hermit Scott at 5:37pm 05.18.09 Ask All Sailors 16/1965 Nice N Easy posted about engine life, and for once I am not going to high jack someone's thread.:) (
Emergency Tiller irwin33 at 5:07pm 05.18.09 Irwin 4/2454 I just purchased a 1974 Irwin 33. It has pedastle steering and I am looking to purchase an emergenc
Rub Rails-1977 H30? jaj63207 at 5:07pm 05.18.09 Mid-Size Boats 7/1464 I hope to launch my new-to-me boat this week. If I use pilings to align the boat into a slip, am I g
Anchor Well Cap rayk_1982 at 4:58pm 05.18.09 Ask All Sailors 5/1699 I recently purchased a 1976 Pearson 26' and I had my anchor well cap kicked overboard one night. I h
Lost Anchor Well Cap Rayk_1982 at 4:47pm 05.18.09 Pearson 1/1484 Hello All! I recently purchased my first sailing boat, a 26' Pearson. I've enjoyed every minute o
Suction cup,Cup holders Freebird at 4:46pm 05.18.09 Ask All Sailors 22/4541 Am I the only guy who can not get a suction cup , cup holder to stick for more than ten minutes.I ju
lose of power when boat rocks and rolls pbauman at 3:49pm 05.18.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1152 Hi, I was cruising my boat in Puget Sound this past weekend when I experienced a lose of power after
Trailer sashquatch3 at 3:40pm 05.18.09 Ask All Sailors 8/1692 I need a trailer for a 30 foot Hunter sailboat. I bought a trailer on ebay and on the strength of h
AC Power Failure on Freedom 2500. Ideas? Rick D at 2:05pm 05.18.09 Ask All Sailors 24/4245 I have a Freedom 2500 inverter/charger, circa 1998. I am experiencing an AC failure / charger failur

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Keel bolts torque specs (1) sail sfbay at 12:04pm 12.06.21 Your torque specification will be based on the diameter of the bolt/stud and the alloy of the metal
Are you ready for a Virtual Yacht tfox2069 at 11:54am 12.06.21 Always a breeze? If I turn my ceiling fan on high, you bet!
Advise for Ranger 20 Sam Wilkes at 11:46am 12.06.21 I just purchased a Ranger 20 11/18. Hull #194. Looks like a great boat. I am going through the boat
Third Propulsion Option Captain Larry-DH at 11:37am 12.06.21 My last boat came with a 6HP OB on a transom bracket that could raise and lower with spring-assist.
Third Propulsion Option Plymouth Sailor at 11:27am 12.06.21 Am I missing something? Is this what you are trying to do? th a 25" lower unit... and 6A altern
Third Propulsion Option Plymouth Sailor at 11:24am 12.06.21 Hey Mark. Merry Christmas. It is certainly possible to attach a motor mount to a Hunter 25. I would
Are you ready for a Virtual Yacht jssailem at 10:48am 12.06.21 At least the weather's always good in my computer room. Always a breeze?
keel bolt torque sail sfbay at 10:20am 12.06.21 Welcome to the forum!! Your torque specification will be based on the diameter of the bolt/stud and
Flag Clips Ralph Johnstone at 10:01am 12.06.21 Maybe try a thicker diameter flag halyard. I have the same clip that relies on a small hook which
Are you ready for a Virtual Yacht tfox2069 at 9:37am 12.06.21 I paid for nonexistent Full Self Driving in my Tesla, so (grimace) I suppose I'm a candidate for buy
Flag Clips Justin_NSA at 9:36am 12.06.21 Having not yet rigged flag halyards on the Wet Dog I tried using flag clips that I purchased from A
Are you ready for a Virtual Yacht LloydB at 9:19am 12.06.21 I do not get mildly seasick when I have been sleeping on the boat for a week or when I am in control
Tank system monitor Justin_NSA at 9:08am 12.06.21 Did you have to re-calibrate the system?
What color for your Bimini? Justin_NSA at 9:06am 12.06.21 I think Blue is more of a standard and it is easier to find sail covers, winch covers, helm covers,
Propane heater shield and re-radiator??? walt at 9:00am 12.06.21 How hot does that roof get in the Arizona summers? a fan blowing horizontally in between the Roof
Propane heater shield and re-radiator??? walt at 8:57am 12.06.21 Cation.. a bit technical.. Last night I looked at the heat flow off the top of the Propane heater tr
What color for your Bimini? Benny17441 at 8:48am 12.06.21 I think Blue is more of a standard and it is easier to find sail covers, winch covers, helm covers,
American Fiberglass 21 upgrades LloydB at 8:43am 12.06.21 Welcome to SBO. It's nice to have somebody with a ongoing project within short driving distance of S
Propane heater shield and re-radiator??? Benny17441 at 8:37am 12.06.21 Seems to me that a fan blowing horizontally in between the Roof and the black body would displace an
I just got Macgregor 19 and the water ballast floods and fills even when compartments are close. finding41 at 8:14am 12.06.21 It's a good idea to replace the drain plug under the companion way steps. Make sure it closes tight.

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