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Managing the Ballast Water Rick Webb at 7:07pm 09.01.08 Smaller Boats 2/1110 Perhaps someone else has tried this. I was just thinking as I used pool chlorine to clean some lines
Replacement Centerboard smoothwater at 7:04pm 09.01.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1130
OOPs Tommy T at 6:41pm 09.01.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1139 I found it is a good idea to see where the tender is located before taking a shower. It sure would h
Teak and holly sole maintenance... Doug/Karen at 4:35pm 09.01.08 Big Boats 4/1399 Looking for suggestions for normal cleaning and maintenance. Thank you.
Sail boat books? APBY at 3:04pm 09.01.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1429 What is out there in the book world about sailboats (mostly daysailers), and sailboat specs. and may
Looking to test a McG 26M Jad at 3:03pm 09.01.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1352 Dear Mac Gregor Owners, This is a great sight and I am learning so much from all of you. Thank y
REGISTRATION VIgirl1 at 3:02pm 09.01.08 Ask All Sailors 2/992 Is there a way to know if a boat is internationally registered? How do you find out? Is there a data
Calling PatNev JerryA at 2:54pm 09.01.08 Day Sailers 4/1400 You out there Pat? Was that your Hunter on the beach a mile or so down from Cedar Point? I sailed
NO BOAT YET VIgirl1 at 2:29pm 09.01.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1020 Okay! I dont own a sailboat, but have friends that do. I owned a wakeboard boat, but had to put a mo
Holding Tank H 28 Blue Skies at 12:37pm 09.01.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1424 It is time to replace the aluminum holding tank and hoses on my 1991 Hunter 28. Does anyone have ex
Corinthian serial number Onward at 10:09am 09.01.08 Bristol 1/2436 I've just bought a nice condition Bristol Corinthian. I can't find a serial number plate on it, but
Coverage chart for Interlux Perfection (1) Recess at 9:58am 09.01.08 Ask All Sailors 5/5332 I cannot find a coverage chart on the interwebs for Interlux Perfection. I figure that when I add ha
Lowering mast for winter storage Taffy at 5:17am 09.01.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/992 Hi, The sailing season is slowing coming to and end here, and we have to start to think about win
245 Help info Owners manual marko at 5:16am 09.01.08 Seidelmann 1/2262 A guy I met at the marina just purchased a 245 that is on a trailer. I promised I would help him ste
Mainsheet problems Patrik at 4:15am 09.01.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1020 In our Hunter 356 we are having discussion about how to handle the mainsheet efficient when sailing
Do I turn the fuel off?? rfrye1 at 10:55pm 08.31.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1141 I live in Phoenix and keep our boat in San Diego. There are times when the boat sits idle for severa
Bimini Scott at 4:40pm 08.31.08 Ask All Sailors 11/1338 I'm on roll tonight. We need a new bimini for our "86 h31. Checked the chandlery and they have lis
teak trim Scott at 4:33pm 08.31.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1024 Okay guys - The coach top (sides) teak trim on my '86 hunter 31 was in need of replacing. I bought
Halyard preference? Hermit Scott at 2:57pm 08.31.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1095 First off I'm praying for you guys getting hit by Gustav, like it or not. I think I want to run the
sail ID. kendall at 2:07pm 08.31.08 Trailer Sailors 0/22 In the sail inventorey on my portager, was a sail I'm not sure of (pics at link) P-po's inventory

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Help with topping lift! Sailfanatic at 10:42am 05.24.21 I have a bit newer C30 but I've looked at quite a few and yes, what you have is probably what the b
Sealing cabin top seams Alansails at 10:41am 05.24.21 Nice JOB, Looks Very Professional!
Behavior of marine batteries Head Sail at 10:32am 05.24.21 #6 Starting an engine uses high-current but for a very short duration. It typically consumes less t
Need a clean SS cut MikeHoncho at 10:30am 05.24.21 Yup
Looking for a source for this part: Ron20324 at 10:25am 05.24.21 I think you need to get 2, plus some "sticky fingers" like football receivers use :facepalm:
326- replace light in aft cabin with fan (1) Peter Garver at 10:17am 05.24.21 HI- Ok here is a photo. This is a 2003 326 (I joined this forum decided to pass and just closed on t
Is Michigan open for cruising this summer Timm R Oday25 at 10:11am 05.24.21 I called a motel in Alpina last week and was told they weren't able to take reservations just yet .
Behavior of marine batteries Fredct at 10:09am 05.24.21 @shemandr thanks for tip. my boat is old. Not sure of ROI + I have a charger/inverter that may need
Behavior of marine batteries Timm R Oday25 at 10:08am 05.24.21 Ok ,here is my take . MaineSail aas usual is spot on. Take the time to learn from his website . If a
Circumnavigation Vancouver Island 2020 Cruise YVRguy at 10:08am 05.24.21 My co-owner and I plan on doing the circumnavigation next year as well. Like last time it will be d
Online Salvage yard? jssailem at 10:00am 05.24.21 Hi TC. Congrats with the boat and welcome to the SBO Forum. We have a local company called Railmake
Need a clean SS cut Justin_NSA at 9:42am 05.24.21 Justin... the correct tool makes all the difference. You betcha John !
Need a clean SS cut jssailem at 9:39am 05.24.21 Justin... the correct tool makes all the difference.
Designed Will Gilmore at 9:38am 05.24.21 Having 150-300 lbs. of water at the bottom of the boat near the center of gravity would seem help w
Behavior of marine batteries shemandr at 9:35am 05.24.21 Instead of holding one battery in abeyance to start the motor if battery #2 can't, consider buying o
Designed jssailem at 9:35am 05.24.21 Seeing that you are on the Cheney Reservoir, I can better understand the forced winter hiatus from s
Battery Tray Ralph Johnstone at 9:34am 05.24.21 I have a 2011 Hunter 50 AC and am in need of a battery tray for one of my house batteries as it is
Deck wash Justin_NSA at 9:33am 05.24.21 Would having a flexible supply hose you can drop overboard be a practical solution? Same water as yo
Deck wash Jimongee at 9:29am 05.24.21 Thank you tfox2069! I do plenty of plumbing and electrical so this is a simple one. I installed t
Need a clean SS cut Justin_NSA at 9:27am 05.24.21 Final update. The "refirgeration" cutter worked perfectly. I slowly tightened it after every revolut

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