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Upwind in a 356 Paul356 at 7:35am 10.15.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 13/4443 I posted this on the big boat forum, but realize I should post it here, too. Thanks: Tell me your
Long or Short Shaft? Weight & Why? okial at 6:52am 10.15.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1936 Hi To all of you that responded to my query concerning engine size for a 17' O'Day thank you. I
What to buy... mrmagik at 4:00am 10.15.08 Ask All Sailors 22/3214 I have recently decided that I want to buy a boat. The only problem is I dont yet know a whole lot a
Edson Pedistal Installation Help BaySailerBill at 3:36am 10.15.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1386 Hi All, I have a 1984 Catalina C-27 that I would like to change-over from tiller to an Edson Pedis
Soda blasted bottom to discover no gelcoat Barry7363 at 7:02pm 10.14.08 Ask All Sailors 8/2636 I'm in a quandry ... our ("new to us" June 2008) 1986 Catalina 34 was hauled early to get on with so
Winch capacity lbyonkers at 6:57pm 10.14.08 Smaller Boats 6/1290 I have a Ken's Welding trailer. What is the winch capacity? I may have to replace mine. I can't f
Hunter 31 stern pulpit material asmits at 6:36pm 10.14.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1298 My 2006 Hunter 31 has wood strips for the seat part of the stern seats. Are these teak wood or not?
Went to the Boat Show this Weekend (5) ITMaster at 6:06pm 10.14.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1723 Saw lots and lots of really nice boats there. Walking around in a dazze (sic)looking at all the glea
Winter Storage Capn Grumpy at 5:45pm 10.14.08 Big Boats 18/3991 :cry: Here we go again. Just had a long conversation with our marina's boat yard manager and he fee
Amendment 6 Seeks To Save Fla. Marine Industry Allan R at 5:44pm 10.14.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1279 Looks like this is something that needs to have the vote gotten out for in the sunshine state. Ame
Gunk in diesel fuel...how do I get rid of it? tadd5181 at 4:38pm 10.14.08 Ask All Sailors 12/7347 I have discovered gunk in my diesel fuel. I have a Racor R20S filter (plus one other) which reveal
UPDATE: Custom Forum and PDA layout (1) Phil Herring at 4:12pm 10.14.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 0/2079 Sorry for posting this here. I'll move it in a day or two but I wanted to make sure it's seen. 1.
UPDATE: Custom Forum and PDA layout (1) Phil Herring at 4:12pm 10.14.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1564 Sorry for posting this here. I'll move it in a day or two but I wanted to make sure it's seen. 1.
Hunter Owners Don Guillette at 3:28pm 10.14.08 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 6/5431 Over the many years that I've been involved with sail trim through this forum and selling my book an
There's always a positive side... (3) Maine Sail at 3:11pm 10.14.08 Musings With Maine Sail 15/7985 While most are worried about the economy, with good reason, I tend to follow the buy low mentality.
A simple man with a simple boat needs help Stevep at 2:39pm 10.14.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1575 Hi all -- My Contest 30 sailboat has no hot water heater, no refrigeration, and no pressure fresh wa
CDI Flex Furler Slim at 1:55pm 10.14.08 Ask All Sailors 8/2282 Greetings, I have a new CDI on my Rhodes22. The problem I'm having is that when I roll out my 17
Starboard gate stanchion Mary Beth at 1:41pm 10.14.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1041 I have read differing advice for replacing the starboard gate stanchion on a 30' 1988 Catalina. Shou
Lewmar Ports Replacement Gaskets Peter Fridman at 12:47pm 10.14.08 Ask All Sailors 9/4628 TRIED THE LEWMAR WEB PAGE AND COULD NOT FIMD HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT GASKETS FOR LEWMAR MODEL # 389
SanFran Great Day Oct 12 (3) Jim Seamans at 12:36pm 10.14.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1237 Want to thank all you San Fran Bay sailors for providing a great day of sailing on Sunday. Fleet wee

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Update jssailem at 10:33am 01.10.22 Where one door closes another one opens. Great to see you found Dragon Speech Software. Keep up the
Dinghy deck stowage and getting on board. Hunter 336 Ralph Johnstone at 10:32am 01.10.22 Do not want to tow dinghy but have easy access/launching. Don't see how you would have easy acces
Traditionally made boat fenders jssailem at 10:25am 01.10.22 Thinking about this. By adding the noodle you have created a floating rope fender. In a reasonable s
New tool :) (1) jssailem at 10:22am 01.10.22 Justin. I know you posted your tool last January. In honor of your 2021 post I offer a clever tool t
Custom full boat cover Ralph Johnstone at 10:20am 01.10.22 Any otters living in there yet :laugh: ?
Wind angle jeepbluetj at 10:09am 01.10.22 Likely you're going to go up there. It's probably stuck. Go sail around it a circle and see if the a
Update cb32863 at 10:02am 01.10.22 Glad you are back and getting better every day! Unfortunately not local to your neck of the woods
Traditionally made boat fenders (1) rbringle at 10:01am 01.10.22 I have made three of them, two of natural fiber rope, and one out of synthetic rope. But it was long
Point to ponder: furling the jib Dalliance at 9:53am 01.10.22 Another cause of furling jibs being shredded in a storm is not getting a tight furl, which can happ
Update arf145 at 9:31am 01.10.22 Hearing from you here has made my day, Rodd! I hope you stay in "miracle" mode and continue to recov
Update Apex at 9:22am 01.10.22 Welcome back to the forum Rodd! Best wishes for continued improvement. PT, and more PT. The human
Update Tom J at 9:21am 01.10.22 Good to have you back. The SBO is not the same without you!
Update Scott B at 9:04am 01.10.22 Rodd, so great to hear from you. I think if anyone would pull off a miracle like that you'd be the o
Update Phil Herring at 9:03am 01.10.22 Hi Rodd, very very happy to hear from you! That's quite an image and it does seem like a miracle tha
More on Maine Sail Scott B at 8:55am 01.10.22 Rodd, so great to hear from you. I think if anyone would pull off a miracle like that you'd be the
Update Brian D at 8:53am 01.10.22 Since you mentioned selling your boat here on SBO, I will have to ban you . LOL J/K Forget the boat
Safest knot for dock line on a o ring... Kings Gambit at 8:53am 01.10.22 Terry. You are dead right. I just uploaded the vid without watching it. gary Shame. Anyone can fin
Update Rich Stidger at 8:48am 01.10.22 It is good to hear from you directly Rod. Our prayers are for a continued recovery.
Safest knot for dock line on a o ring... Kings Gambit at 8:44am 01.10.22 Thank you so much guys... for all your help. Much appreciated Daryl Take a full turn (or two) arou
Occaisional Head Smell Muttondressedaslamb at 8:43am 01.10.22 Hello all! I have a new 2021 Catalina 315. It has an electric head, fresh water flush, holding tank

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