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How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut? sunlover at 3:57pm 10.25.21 Ask All Sailors 50/5072 This is new but it didn't seat right on the outside hull. It's recessed and none of my tools can g
Sailboat agreement with dealer AwwShucks at 3:47pm 10.25.21 Catalina 310 14/1835
Sailboat maintenance in San Antonio area (1) coldaddy at 2:39pm 10.25.21 Ask All Sailors 14/1089 Hello, I'm new to the forum and have just purchased a 1987 Catalina 22. The hull needs some work be
when does cordage typically go on sale? SBO COMES THROUGH Apex at 12:49pm 10.25.21 Ask All Sailors 7/1090 Does this site have sails on cordage annually? When do sales typically occur (here or elsewhere?)
New Pop Ups cb32863 at 12:30pm 10.25.21 Forum Help (Site Talk) 24/2175 So just since a minute or two ago when I come to SBO, I get a couple of pop ups in the right corner
Does anyone know what type of primary fuel filter would be installed on my 2009 Beneteau 37? kodiak1120 at 11:23am 10.25.21 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/997 I am going to be doing an engine service this weekend so I want to order everything I will need but
Engine Issue snoopy_ at 9:59am 10.25.21 Catalina 30 13/1995 Well, I think I blew up my engine Friday. I went to the boat yard to winterize my boat. Last year
Atomic 4 dies a few minutes after engaging transmission mikemoyer at 9:20am 10.25.21 Engines and Propulsion 20/4487 I have a 1979 Pearson 32 with an Atomic 4 engine. On a recent trip we motored for about 30 minutes w
End of season, mainsail removal... aka I am a dummy... Leeward Rail at 7:10am 10.25.21 Ask All Sailors 16/2058 I learned a "new" trick this fall when removing the main in very strong winds the day before crane-o
Wood Battens install (2) william24424 at 6:52am 10.25.21 Ask All Sailors 13/1265 I'm looking to rip out the fabric in the bow berth and install a similar light colored wood strips t
How to change reefing line on Hunter 42 Passage single line reef system? (1) mesmith1122 at 6:08am 10.25.21 Big Boats 7/1519
H280 (1996) Survey Questions Keel Bolt Torque and Inspection Crusty Ol Salt at 7:29pm 10.24.21 Mid-Size Boats 2/671 Prior to purchasing the Prometheus I had a survey completed. I have completed all the "A" items th
Another plumbing question? Scott T-Bird at 5:11pm 10.24.21 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/984 I'm thinking that I should have known a little bit more about basic plumbing. Last winter, I replac
Why are marine toilet bowls so small? dlochner at 3:17pm 10.24.21 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 11/2643 The topic heading says it all. There must be a reason for marine toilets to have such a small bowl.
S2 Yachts 8.0b bilge access? (2) rcompton at 2:28pm 10.24.21 S2 1/873 Recently got a 1978 S2 Yachts 8.0b and the harbor requires that I install an automatic bilge pump.
Thanksgiving and Christmas (1) Brian D at 12:42pm 10.24.21 Sails Call Lounge 13/1323 199491
Containers lost and now a fire SoSound at 12:24pm 10.24.21 Ask All Sailors 14/1931 I saw this originally on Twitter, but now a story from one of our local TV stations about problems o
Draining 1986 H34 Hot Water Tank WasabiRush at 9:03am 10.24.21 Big Boats 5/829 How do you drain the hot water tank? I have a hose to connect to the drain, but I don't see how to r
99 Fixtures of Lights on the Wall... (1) VT Fitz at 7:36am 10.24.21 Ask All Sailors 8/931 Earlier this season, the DC light fixture in the head on our '07 Hunter 27 got a little finicky. So
Finally went for a sail DeniseO30 at 7:10am 10.24.21 Big Boats 26/2961 In my new to me 1986 Hunter 34 owned about 2.5 months now. Happy and Bummed.. out for the day with

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Why Don't You Use ActiveCaptain? jackhart at 1:32pm 03.16.25 My two cents. Since nobody apparently likes Garmin. I just retired from trucking, started way befo
7 Years no haul out smokey73 at 1:26pm 03.16.25 All good advice above. Free boats are never "free." If, as you say the engine has been fired up ev
MRBF fuse on disconnect terminal colemj at 1:25pm 03.16.25 I missed the point that the wire from switch to inverter was the same size as used from the battery
7 Years no haul out dlochner at 1:22pm 03.16.25 Get it hauled in VA Beach, get a survey so you know what you have. A boat like this could be a sweet
MRBF fuse on disconnect terminal (1) colemj at 1:21pm 03.16.25 That's fine. You could make it a bit more compact by connecting a small bus bar between the switche
MRBF fuse on disconnect terminal dlochner at 1:14pm 03.16.25 First thanks for all the replies To clarify this will be a disconnect and fuse for the inverter no
Why Don't You Use ActiveCaptain? colemj at 1:13pm 03.16.25 I don't have much to add to what you want to do, but wondered what it has to do with Active Captain?
Newport 30 Mark III 1984 Changing Transmission Fluid knotimpossible at 1:00pm 03.16.25 Thanks to everyone's advice, I was able to pump out the old transmission fluid (well, my husband did
Why Don't You Use ActiveCaptain? SkiingSailor at 12:57pm 03.16.25
7 Years no haul out jssailem at 12:52pm 03.16.25 Welcome Bob. Based on your statement, a first time Sailor the idea of a free boat must sound great.
7 Years no haul out Rich 35.5 at 12:40pm 03.16.25 There is absolutely no way to tell, without pulling it out and getting a survey. Do the survey be
7 Years no haul out Davidasailor26 at 12:40pm 03.16.25
Catalina 25 mast...1989 vs 1978 Stu Jackson at 12:36pm 03.16.25
Newport 28 batteries Davidasailor26 at 12:32pm 03.16.25 Yes, a group 24 will be fine to start an engine that size. And I agree that the closer you have it t
Catalina 25 mast...1989 vs 1978 Foswick at 12:24pm 03.16.25 Just call Catalina, directly. They will answer this and leave no doubt. They are actually really hel
Catalina 25 mast...1989 vs 1978 Rick Webb at 12:13pm 03.16.25
MRBF fuse on disconnect terminal (1) jsuhre at 12:02pm 03.16.25 First thanks for all the replies To clarify this will be a disconnect and fuse for the inverter not
MRBF fuse on disconnect terminal (1) colemj at 12:01pm 03.16.25 This ^^^ is plain WRONG. Dave already explained why: I think what I wrote is correct and also ag
Why Don't You Use ActiveCaptain? Foswick at 11:52am 03.16.25 Really great feedback! Thank you for taking the time. What we are contemplating is a system that is
Catalina 25 mast...1989 vs 1978 w4swk at 11:25am 03.16.25 Why are you fighting the input you have been given? There is an entire website devoted to Catalin

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