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Hello, In launching and commissioning my new 35, I can't seam to pump antifreeze (or anything) f
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Looking for pointers on how to go about replacing the short piece (2-3 inches) of hose that run from
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My cockpit sole needs attention. It's starting to get soft underfoot. Does anyone know for sure if t
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Many thanks to all who responded to my query about genoa size for my O'Day 222. It looks like the be
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:cry: 2003 Hunter 356 in Tulsa Oklahoma I have 10 or so areas with hairline cracks that look simil
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I have noticed that when ever I shower I hate trying to dry off in a wet shower and the area between
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Hello Lancer owners! I'm looking for the tightening screw that snugs down the jib sheet eyelet that
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I am thinking of mounting a windlass in the bow of my Hunter 36 (2008). Anyone pulled cables from th
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I just finished replacing the spreaders and all standing rigging on my 1980 C-30. I used the replace
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I just bought a 1986 Hunter 34. I filled up the water tank using the fill on the forward port side.
Tim R. at 11:51am 05.04.09
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I decided to do a major overhaul of the steering components this year. I removed the binacle and
Countdemonet at 11:29am 05.04.09
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How should the thwart under the companion way be attached to the underside of the cockpit sole and h
Pat Hooyman at 11:25am 05.04.09
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There is a nice review of the H26/260 in Boat US magazine see http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/boa
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I purched a 1977 catalina 22/ in the sail bag was a canvas cover for the pop top /looks brand new o
Lynnie at 11:00am 05.04.09
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Hi folks, I need to bottom paint 23.5 and I'm going to do it here at home with the boat on the trai
Clark at 10:30am 05.04.09
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Feedback Needed on Blue Performance sheet bags We need some sheet bags and the Blue Performance ver
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Ive had my boat on the hard about 16months. when i got it, I gave the batteries a good charge and t
Stu Jackson at 9:57am 05.04.09
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A friend of mine recently experienced serious performance "issues" with his battery monitor, and is
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I have an '87 C-22 that I am cleaning on and getting rady to splash for the season. I accumulated a
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My wife and I will be in the lower keys the month of June and would like to rent a 25' to 35' sailbo

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Hunter 28
Growl at 3:25pm 01.25.22
They did replace the honey pot!
Hunter 28
Growl at 3:22pm 01.25.22
I probably will have her hauled out on second thought, put a freshy coat of bottom paint on!
Hunter 28
Growl at 3:15pm 01.25.22
Thank you, she was hauled out and had a mechanical inspection 2 years ago. Insurance does not requir
Adding an Hour Meter   (1)
dmax at 3:02pm 01.25.22
If you end up splicing into the wire, the best way is to use one of these heat-shrink 3-way connecto
New to sailing.... Looking for a first boat..
Benny17441 at 2:42pm 01.25.22
Boat designs vary in between the continents, I would suggest you look closer to home. For starters
Adding an Hour Meter
Stu Jackson at 2:33pm 01.25.22
The meter "needs" to be neither at the cockpit control panel or on the electrical panel down below.
Adding an Hour Meter
Benny17441 at 2:23pm 01.25.22
You can drill a hole close to the instrument panel and install the hour meter. Weather and water le
New to sailing.... Looking for a first boat..
Stu Jackson at 2:21pm 01.25.22
Any other good sites to check? Definitely. Try here: https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f47/nee
New to sailing.... Looking for a first boat..
thevoyager at 2:16pm 01.25.22
@jssailem yes so older boats are more in upkeep. I better do some research on sailboat upkeep costs.
1987 Catalina 22 Anchor Rode
Light air at 2:13pm 01.25.22
My C22 doesn't have an anchor locker and just piling it on deck where my jib would go when down does
Is island hopping on Lake Michigan too much for O'Day Daysailer or Spindrift Daysailer
jon hansen at 2:07pm 01.25.22
been sailing out of sturgeon bay for 65 years. it's all fun. door county waters are the best sailing
Fairleads
jon hansen at 1:58pm 01.25.22
love frank bethwaite's book
New to sailing.... Looking for a first boat..
jssailem at 1:51pm 01.25.22
Here is some perspective. I bought a 1974 boat that is good as a coastal cruiser her in the Pacific
Lifeline Stanchion Installation 1987 Catalina 22
Zinger88 at 1:49pm 01.25.22
Yeah, I never had a problem with CD. People complain about them often, but for my part I'm very gla
New to sailing.... Looking for a first boat..
thevoyager at 1:42pm 01.25.22
@jssailem Thanks. Yes not leaking is a requirement. And I would want to be sea bound in it. Maybe ar
Fairleads
jssailem at 1:41pm 01.25.22
Follow the link and you will be able to read his writings and understand what it is about sails that
Install CC 38 solid rod, keel step onto my Oceanis 400 advice/help
Captain Marcus at 1:41pm 01.25.22
Actually I want to keep the 3 spreaders but expect to lengthen bottom 2 sets for 13' beam of Oc 400.
New to sailing.... Looking for a first boat..
jssailem at 1:32pm 01.25.22
Welcome to the SBO Forum. Your choice of boats of a reasonable age (20 years and less), appear beyo
New to sailing.... Looking for a first boat..
PaulK at 1:31pm 01.25.22
Brexit has made buying boats outside of the UK much more exciting. If you are just starting out it
Fairleads
CaptainStan at 1:23pm 01.25.22
The old thinking about "slot Effect" has been replaced with scientific study of sail air flow dynam

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