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Canvas Roy10289 at 7:46am 06.03.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1100 Does anyone know of a good canvas loft in the Plattsburgh NY area? I need to replace my dodger,bimin
Lazarette Locks on Passage 450 Jim at 9:01am 06.03.08 Big Boats 1/1220 I have a 1998 Passage 450 with the upward facing, non-draining OEM locks with exposed keyholes and m
O Day 25 inboard michael at 8:50am 06.03.08 Ask An Oday Owner 8/2991 Hi all,Just put a deposit down on a 1980 25' O Day. It's a project boat, mostly cosmetics.It has
What a difference a good prop makes Ross at 7:59am 06.03.08 Ask All Sailors 10/1257 About 6 years ago I bought a used 13x15 three blade prop because I was very unhappy with my 13x7 two
Hatch cover (trapezoida;l V-berth) replacement 1977 Hunter 25 busyengineer at 7:53am 06.03.08 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1903 Help! I have a 1977 Hunter 25 with a smoked lexan/polycarbonate domed V-berth hatch cover that is
Boomkicker Larry14133 at 10:17am 06.03.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1537 Thinking of ordering a boomkicker for my O'Day 302. Any advice, good investment or wast of money?
Running Aground GKuffner at 11:14am 06.03.08 Ask All Sailors 14/1645 I have recently gone from a 21' boat with a swing keel to a 31' Catalina with a winged shoal draft k
Transducer Replacement Issue grfg8r at 11:22am 06.03.08 Mid-Size Boats 4/1013 Ran into a problem while replacing old "DM" ducers and instrmnts. Using newer RayM "LOW-PROFILE" ST6
Deisel Additives Charlie at 11:54am 06.03.08 Pearson 3/1323 Do you use any additives to your fuel for a Yamar Diesel? If so, what works for you?
Repair manuals for Yanmar 2 GM Engines Charlie at 12:18pm 06.03.08 Pearson 2/2096 As a new owner of a Pearson 303 I will have lots of questions? I have a Yanmar 2 GM engine and will
Mildew on my non skid areas. 24632 at 12:55pm 06.03.08 Ask All Sailors 13/5264 I have tried every recommended concoction and also store items to rid the black mildew on my non ski
Fuel Filler cap Lake Huron Mike at 12:56pm 06.03.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1363 I just took delivery on a 1996 Oceanis 400 and noticed I didn't have the specific winch handle to ta
Anchoring r.w.landau at 1:26pm 06.03.08 Ask All Sailors 30/2818 I see many people asking about anchoring and looking for answers. The answers have been here and wri
Question for hams radio at 1:51pm 06.03.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1206 What ham frequencies are used to contact the coast guard. NOT hf radiotelephone channels or vhf ch
Whisker Pole Advice csobalvarro at 5:15pm 06.03.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1116 Considering getting a downwind pole for my roller furled 135. Any recommendations on length? Models?
Home-made cockpit scuppers ? FixinHer-up at 3:29pm 06.03.08 Catalina 22 5/2073 Anyone tried to do an alternative to "catalina direct"'s version of the cockpit scuppers ?It costs
sail handling Tom at 2:49pm 06.03.08 Catalina 22 5/1296 Almost embarassed to ask this, but having come from a background of Thistle sailing where the jib wa
Sign in here at SBO.com r.w.landau at 2:38pm 06.03.08 Ask All Sailors 47/3163 I really think that a sign in policy would help prevent posts from being way-laid.I am hoping that
Companionway locks RL at 6:00pm 06.03.08 Other Sailboats 0/766 Does anyone know the manufacturer of the companionway lock on my boat? Keys are tough to find.
Mast Batt Car System Rovic at 10:11pm 06.01.08 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1597 Any comments on using a Battcar system on a H37c. I see that there are a few systems available, Hark

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Paper raw water impeller gasket - quick Q DougM at 5:37am 05.08.21 Just measured same. Factory gasket thickness on Johnson pumps is .006". Standard brown grocery ba
Hull Damage RoyS at 5:31am 05.08.21 You may not be alone. One marina that I was in consistently overtightened the stands rather than jus
Dripless propeller shaft RoyS at 4:41am 05.08.21 Yes, I see it now, no cap nut. Interesting assembly, I wonder who made it.
Survey day! nightowle at 2:33am 05.08.21 Congratulations on finding a nice boat in good condition. It's not often that a survey only shows a
Atomic 4 and muffler nightowle at 2:20am 05.08.21 I had an A4 without that issue. I don't believe it is common. You should contact Moyer marine or v
Yanmar SB-8 Shift/Throttle Controls garymalmgren at 12:13am 05.08.21 Hi Npaulay. The only way that you are going to find if this works is to set it up and try. Shift cab
Passage 42- Electrical Panel A/C light indictors - wires - burnt artboas at 11:45pm 05.07.21 Yes two of them agree on serious. All the wires in the pics are tied to the main 110V line source
New addition to thr fleet Tom J at 10:50pm 05.07.21 Congratulations! She will clean up nice!
Tabbing cracked on the travel trailer just now (1) Tom J at 10:43pm 05.07.21 f kilter and it's low. I was on the boat when they picked her up. 193829 This pad is forward of the
Tabbing cracked on the travel trailer just now Tom J at 10:24pm 05.07.21 f kilter and it's low. I was on the boat when they picked her up. 193829 This pad is forward of the
Not really a question, but a thanks! Tom J at 10:16pm 05.07.21 As requested, one pic with many more to come. Boat's at her new home, and now the work begins. Loo
Catalina 310 dinghy davits Tom J at 10:12pm 05.07.21 I know this is an old thread, but was wondering if anyone has ever come across davits that fold in
Flags Paul Mermelstein at 10:01pm 05.07.21 I can tell you about the last two on the right; they are from the United States Power Squadrons. The
Flags Kings Gambit at 9:56pm 05.07.21 From Left to right: Probably a local club pennant. A Vice-Commodore Flag. Power Squadron. A yacht
Catalina 310 dinghy davits marchem at 9:42pm 05.07.21 I know this is an old thread, but was wondering if anyone has ever come across davits that fold in w
Leaky AMF Puffer Rico444 at 9:38pm 05.07.21 The drain plug plastic housing leaked on mine
Leaky AMF Puffer Rico444 at 9:37pm 05.07.21 For those of us who don't know, what material is the Puffer made from. Fiberglass, and yes, the ce
What Anchor Shackle to get? Galvanized anchor shackle with G4 chain and stainless swivel CarlN at 8:42pm 05.07.21 The best shackle to get for G4 galvanized chain is a Crosby 209A - one size larger than the chain. T
Not really a question, but a thanks! (1) NINEv2 at 8:14pm 05.07.21 As requested, one pic with many more to come. Boat's at her new home, and now the work begins.
sink exhaust hose advice Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:14pm 05.07.21 You don't want to use any clear fresh water hose for sink drains...most aren't rated for below-water

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