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Dagger Board vs Swingkeel qcovefishing at 12:42pm 03.19.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/2 What
Check the simple things first - Alternator fixed garylinger at 12:13pm 03.19.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1390 I should have taken my own advice and checked the "simple" things first. The ground post on the alt
LCD TV with DVD Player (7) Rich Stidger at 11:00am 03.19.09 Ask All Sailors 7/3393 Due to the impending demise of analog TV over-the-air signals in June (unless the bozos in Washingto
O'Day 25 Centerboard Specs lsfrench at 10:39am 03.19.09 Day Sailers 5/8466 Does anyone out there have mechanical drawings or fairly accurate measurements of an O'Day 25 swingi
Ordering Dow Corning 795, How much is needed?? jdhohmann at 10:39am 03.19.09 Big Boats 6/2121 Can anybody tell me how many port replacements ,a 10.5 oz tube of sealant will do, on average.. I ha
Using Marykate On & Off gel RobG at 9:42am 03.19.09 Ask All Sailors 9/4032 I plan on cleaning up my '84 off white hull and have a few questions since I haven't used it before.
Mainsail Track capnron314 at 9:38am 03.19.09 Columbia 0/1922 Does anyone know if the standard mainsail track on the 8.7 is a square box plastic extrusion attache
Jib sheets whitehat5760 at 9:30am 03.19.09 Catalina 30 2/1817 Need to replace my jib sheets soon. Currently are 1/2" dia. Do I really need line this heavy? Wha
Edson wheel steering jeffmacdonald at 8:34am 03.19.09 Catalina 30 6/2123 I have recently purchased a 1981 Catalina 30 Tall Rig. The couple of times I have taken it out in T
Fiamma Bi-Pot recommendations delliottg at 8:29am 03.19.09 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/4113 We've decided to just purchase a new portable toilet for our boat instead of fixing our Thetford. O
Bimini Canvas Cover ghickman07 at 8:01am 03.19.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/9344 I was wondering if anyone could send a picture of their Venture 25 with their bimini canvas cover an
I like the new look CharlieCobra at 7:09am 03.19.09 Ask All Sailors 3/1417 Much easier to navigate and see what's up.:D
water tank indicater La Danza at 7:08am 03.19.09 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1103 I own a 2001 Beneteau Oceanis 44 CC. the problem I have is that the quantity indicators for the fres
Spinnaker winches and midship cleat on 280 tparrent at 7:06am 03.19.09 Mid-Size Boats 5/1549 I am thinking about installing spinnaker winches on my new-to-me Hunter 280. I don't actually plan t
H40 Beckson in Aft Shower pan Vinny at 6:31am 03.19.09 Big Boats 5/1426 Rick, Carl, Does anyone have a Beckson inspection plate in the Aft shower. This one looks like it
Death warning Roger Long at 6:07am 03.19.09 Ask All Sailors 47/7263 The tragic death of Natasha Richardson comes with a sidebar of medical knowledge I wasn't aware of a
Mounting Cabin-top Handrails? jaj63207 at 4:30am 03.19.09 Mid-Size Boats 13/6258 Once again looking for suggstions. I noticed yesterday that my 1978 30' has no cabin top handrails.
23.5 Boom Position Dave L at 3:28am 03.19.09 Smaller Boats 3/1272 The boom on my recently purchased 23.5 is not parallel to the deck or perpendicular to the mast when
Raymarine AutoHelm Parts paully999 at 1:26am 03.19.09 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1545 Hi: Where can I find a drive unit for an older Raymarine Autohelm 4000 - I have the electronic box
Windvane/windspeed Indicator stephenronning at 10:41pm 03.18.09 Ask All Sailors 2/1365 Hello all. I got what appears to be a windvane/windspeed indicator with my boat. The readout is alre

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Saying hello (1) pclarksurf at 10:22am 03.01.22 For storage I find a 25' x 12' industrial tarp is an excellent annual investment (the desert SE of W
Catalina 22 Sport Mast Repair? Jacktar at 10:04am 03.01.22 If it works two possible fixes, 1 make nifty canvas mast base cover and hide it. 2 put mast on anoth
Saying hello brockangelo at 10:03am 03.01.22 I really would like a good cover. The tarp that came with it is huge, absolutely massive. It complet
Morse or no morse Jacktar at 10:01am 03.01.22 Years ago friend of mine tried to get bridge tender to open bridge in ft myers, blew horn 3 times, c
Saying hello jviss at 9:40am 03.01.22 I didn't say cover it while towing, I said cover it. ear after year of sitting there, even during
Waste Deck Plate cover BigEasy at 9:37am 03.01.22 Deck fills for Beneteau were made by Amiot, try www.RigRite.com for a selection. At one time,
Saying hello AaronD at 9:36am 03.01.22 Welcome, and congratulations on your new baby!
HATCH COVER. 1981 O Day 23 ft Ralph Johnstone at 9:33am 03.01.22 Sent you a PM.
Houston, we have a Problem - H36 Compression Post Dalliance at 9:33am 03.01.22 Had the mast removed today, began the cutting of the pipe, several blades to get through the epoxy.
Morse or no morse Calif. Ted at 9:30am 03.01.22 Morse or not I always think of 3 as an international distress signal, 3 anythings, whistle, horn, gu
Boom extension for lifting....... jviss at 9:28am 03.01.22 Watch it on YouTube. link?
Waste Deck Plate cover Tom J at 9:23am 03.01.22 So I have nice chrome and you are suggesting Green? The green is for diesel. When an attendant lo
Saying hello Leeward Rail at 9:17am 03.01.22 full size tarp that is ready though. Beware of non-fitted tarps. In wind, and especially when towi
Any Hunter 23's in the neighborhood ? jssailem at 9:10am 03.01.22 Welcome to the SBO forum were Hunter owners and boat owners from many different builders come togeth
Boom extension for lifting....... markwbird at 9:02am 03.01.22 If you do it right then, yes. Realize that the attachment to the boom must be very strong as I assu
Boom extension for lifting....... JoeWhite at 8:55am 03.01.22 I lifted my 4D 90lb batteries this way and lowered them down into the cockpit. There was just enough
Boom extension for lifting....... NYSail at 8:35am 03.01.22 Well then maybe the best way is for the good old crane to drop it in for me...... Thanks for all th
Morse or no morse jssailem at 8:34am 03.01.22 he usual boater around here will still have not idea what the flashing thingie bob in the distance
Morse or no morse Jacktar at 8:32am 03.01.22 Well i guess i can only hope an old salt or a pilot spots the strobe, because the usual boater aroun
Waste Deck Plate cover PovilO at 8:31am 03.01.22 Deck fills for Beneteau were made by Amiot, try www.RigRite.com for a selection.

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