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Surveyor recommendations for Vancouver, BC? TN at 8:07pm 11.03.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1626 Could any of you recommend a good surveyor in Vancouver, BC? I'm looking for one who writes good, de
Replacing water heater C34 1986 shanagolden at 7:26pm 11.03.08 Big Boats 4/5354 Need to replace my water heater under the galley sink, a rusting hulk. Anyone know where I can order
locking tiller extensions RNC725@comcast.net at 6:14pm 11.03.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/2201 Anyone used a locking tiller extension? Tips? Advice? Thanks.
mast step system Red Witch at 5:14pm 11.03.08 Ericson 0/2107 I cannot figure out where the boom guys are? for the mast step system for an E23; is it the backstay
Ericson 23 Red Witch at 4:57pm 11.03.08 Ericson 2/2609 I purchase an Ericson 23 with a mast step system, I've owned the boat for 2 years but never mast dow
Winter Officially sucks Scott B at 4:42pm 11.03.08 Ask All Sailors 22/2700 Spent all weekend winterizing the engine and tarping the boat. Temps were a cool / cold 40 F, but su
It doesn't take very long.... Not a sailboat (5) SoSound at 4:34pm 11.03.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1671 I remember recently seeing a comment or two regarding how frequently people check on their boats. A
Navtec Swage Terminials JoeD at 3:20pm 11.03.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1424 Anyone know where I can find a good deal on Navtec? The best price I've found so far is at Rigging O
rudder post leaks on a 30T Frank723 at 3:08pm 11.03.08 Seidelmann 1/2210 Rudder post on the leaks only when the boat is moving. How is is the rudder setup that makes this ha
1979 25' Tiller Head Fitting rgc-sail at 2:44pm 11.03.08 Smaller Boats 1/1314 I have recently purchased a 1979 25' hunter. I am needing the original tiller head fitting or one ve
Paint for 216 hull annamariaslim at 1:37pm 11.03.08 Day Sailers 1/1656 Have had my 216 on a trailer since new, and I just bought a home on a canal. What is the proper way
Crack repair manual annamariaslim at 1:31pm 11.03.08 Day Sailers 6/10017 Hi all, need a diy manual/link on repairing cracks in my 216. Hunter has fixed the huge crack runnin
Dennis, Here is an interesting article troy at 1:19pm 11.03.08 Sails Call Lounge 0/2188 Mexico City's 'water monster' nears extinction... reminds me of the old days! http://www.msnbc.msn
Inboard Raymarine Pilot for Oceanis 393 instead of wheel pilot degiannis at 10:56am 11.03.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1543 I want to install a Raymarine inboard pilot in my Beneteau Oceanis 393. I should be grateful if any
Another Great Weekend (2) Jim Seamans at 12:09pm 11.03.08 Ask All Sailors 15/2309 Pictures taken by Broke Sailor, as I passed him by. Enclosure works great, Warren - temp inside the
Bristol 30 info? Hector at 11:49am 11.03.08 Bristol 0/30 HI I'm looking at a 1973 Bristol 30 (centerboard model). I really like this particular boat - it's
One Book frank balcer at 11:26am 11.03.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1280 I have very limited knowledge of my Universal diesel other than how to change filters and water pump
Repowering Renault with Yanmar 2GM morgantheship at 11:23am 11.03.08 Mid-Size Boats 4/2182 I am currently in the early stage of repowering my Hunter 27 with a Yanmar 2GM. I currenlty have a R
Sonar Franklin at 9:46am 11.03.08 Ask All Sailors 14/1900 I'm getting new instruments this fall/winter and have been wondering about getting a sonar/fishfinde
A "cracking" noise johnrobert at 8:39am 11.03.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1220 Hi all. I just purchased a 94 Hunter 26. It seems to be in good shape, except I have noticed a noi

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Combined solar and turbine controller Bob J. at 10:35am 01.30.22 Midnight Kid solar controller has an input for a turbine. Believe they refer to as a "clipper".
Yanmar impeller replacement DinghySailor at 10:24am 01.30.22 Thanks Ritsam. The pump is reinstalled and operating normally with the old impeller. The shaft is ke
Yanmar impeller replacement Ralph Johnstone at 10:20am 01.30.22 There are a couple of consumables on a Yanmar that can be substituted with non Yanmar parts such as
Yanmar impeller replacement RitSim at 9:56am 01.30.22 I've used dish soap as an initial and temporary lubricant for the impeller. it looks like the pump
Hull Ralph Johnstone at 9:51am 01.30.22 I'm afraid the transducer put inside the boat fail to transmit. Do any of you have it or have you l
Hull Ralph Johnstone at 9:36am 01.30.22
Looking for a Westerbeke 30BThree or 40B Four V-Drive (2) HeatherE at 9:03am 01.30.22 Hi all, I am at the mercy of my mechanic. We did remove injectors, etc., no go. I did find a 30B t
Hull (10) sailcapt340 at 9:02am 01.30.22
Hunter 38 - Dinghy Size Tom J at 9:00am 01.30.22 ent many a day there.
Adding an Hour Meter MikeHoncho at 8:38am 01.30.22 I put my fuel gauge next to my hour meter which is on the bulkhead that makes up the engine compartm
LP Tank Certification sunlover at 8:32am 01.30.22 Aluminum or Steel tanks? aluminum
Yanmar H386 Display motor control housing sail sfbay at 8:31am 01.30.22 Might check with these guys as I see they one (might have others) Yanmar Light Box Bezel for C Panel
New to sailing.... Looking for a first boat.. Kings Gambit at 8:22am 01.30.22
New to sailing.... Looking for a first boat.. Kings Gambit at 8:08am 01.30.22 What would this mean... "GAIL WARNING is a shoal draft model with centerboard, allowing her to ven
1987 Catalina 22 Outboard Spring Assist Lift Bracket John Marrone at 8:04am 01.30.22 Thanks............ Only reason I am considering reattaching this outboard bracket is because of the
1979 Hunter 33' Jack heights & count V.Carter at 7:50am 01.30.22
1979 Hunter 33' Jack heights & count V.Carter at 7:49am 01.30.22 Hello V Carter. :clap:Welcome aboard the SBO Forum. My 1979 H30C shoal draft takes 6, (plus one f
Time to replace lifelines? FastOlson at 7:48am 01.30.22 Like your standing rigging, replacement needs to be done on a regular basis. About 20 years is the m
2013+ MH-40 Discussion Gold70 at 7:20am 01.30.22 Has anyone had issues with cracks/crazing on the deck (specifically on a 2014 MH-40). Thanks in adva
2013+ MH-40 Discussion Gold70 at 7:18am 01.30.22 I have a 2018 MH40 (Hull 137). I have 3 friends on the Chesapeake that all have 2013 MH40's. We h

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