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HUNTER 280 Zincs Ise the Bye at 7:40pm 10.01.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1743 I cannot find any other zincs on my boat other than the prop shaft. The Yanmar engine does not appea
Pascagoula, MS anchorage? Tom23352 at 7:03pm 10.01.08 Ask All Sailors 2/2235 I'm a bit embarrased to admit I've been sailing the Mississippi sound since the early 90's but know
Ike icos200 at 7:01pm 10.01.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1137 High all. Not sure how to post a new subject. Just went through Ike, boat did'nt fare so well at th
Poster's Reputation Bob V at 6:10pm 10.01.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 21/4608 OK, I understand the Sitezen Rating but what up with this Poster,s Reputation? My first question is
mast stepping question chuck at 6:00pm 10.01.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1986 hi everyone, new to the site. question for you all looking at a 1984 36 catalina that is for sale
Fred Ficara's boat actually exists Seattle Scott at 5:26pm 10.01.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1412 I was pulling into Brownsville marina last Saurday and there was Epiteme's stern sticking out with t
Help for all of us newbies? SoSound at 5:05pm 10.01.08 Ask All Sailors 13/1820 Would now be a good time for all of you "experienced" sailors to pass along your favorite tips on ma
Save Gas till spring Walter6016 at 5:00pm 10.01.08 Ask All Sailors 14/1534 I have about 5 gallons of 2 stroke gas/oil mix left in a metal portable tank. Is it OK to save that
Round Spreader Boots.... Nik at 4:09pm 10.01.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 14/2933 Does anyone know where I can find the round spreader boots to fit 1" OD tubing; lie originally found
SHEESH, I thought I'd never get back Tom at 3:55pm 10.01.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1229 into the site again!!! Phil, thanks for the help. Now all I need to do is figure out how to open the
Charging Boat n Bus at 2:24pm 10.01.08 Ask All Sailors 10/2137 Can I connect the aligator clips from my solar trickle charger to the bus bar to charge the battery?
semi seized rudder bearings tom fitzpatrick at 2:24pm 10.01.08 Bavaria 2/3264 1998 - Bavaria 47 ..rudder bearings replaced 2 yrs ago and wheel has now become v stiff to turn. An
FANTASIA 35 Forum capjules at 12:53pm 10.01.08 Ask All Sailors 0/1699 Hello, For anyone that is interested there is now a Fantsia 35 forum in the Brand Specific forums
battened jib sails walt at 11:23am 10.01.08 Ask All Sailors 4/3455 Im wondering why more racing type boats dont bother with battens in the jib sail? Hobie cat jibs typ
Photo Caption contest issue HukilauMike at 10:51am 10.01.08 Forum Help (Site Talk) 7/1971 I have been anxiously awaiting the return of the Photo Caption contest, and checking every day to se
29 Ranger prop strut need wind therapy at 10:30am 10.01.08 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 1/2299 Hi, I have a 1973 29ft Ranger with a busted strut. any idea who made them originally? anyone had
RV Antifreeze Don Crowther at 10:12am 10.01.08 Mid-Size Boats 11/2139 Hi Just getting things together for the winter and I was wondering how much antifreeze to buy? I w
Cast Iron keels, what to do to stop it rusting arcflash at 9:18am 10.01.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1826 I have a cast iron keel on my 345. I bought it in Long Island and now in the great lakes but heading
Boat Registration - Alaska Bob Pullen HC-33 1981 at 8:59am 10.01.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1836 We are in the process of acquiring a new sailboat. I am an Alaskan resident. Would anyone have any
Port-to-Starboard Gin Pole? Glenn & Deb at 8:54am 10.01.08 Smaller Boats 3/1343 A new gin pole for our 240 came in when we bought the boat. The top wire with loops went from port

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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
Heat exchanger anode SV At Last at 7:11am 01.30.22 The thinner gasket may reflect the progression in the advancement of science in generating new and
Cracking around mast struts, major issue or no? Crazy Dave Condon at 6:59am 01.30.22 Never heard back from the poster
Hull Crazy Dave Condon at 6:56am 01.30.22 Suggest too that the area be sanded to remove the gel coat and get the surface flat and smooth
Time to replace lifelines? dlochner at 6:45am 01.30.22 I used 1 x 19 3/16 type 316 bare wire, it is highly corrosion resistant. Flexibility, needed for
How wide is the wing on the keel of a Hunter 26.5?? (1) Orbweaver at 6:01am 01.30.22 Mine is 24.5" across, tip to tip.
Hunter 38 - Dinghy Size RoyS at 5:52am 01.30.22 Get one with a bimini like mine.
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Heat exchanger anode sailme88 at 5:50am 01.30.22 The thinner gasket may reflect the progression in the advancement of science in generating new and b
Wee bits thinwater at 5:45am 01.30.22 Davis Instruments Black Max. The are designed to strap down low on the mast of una-rig dinghies and
1987 Catalina 22 Outboard Spring Assist Lift Bracket Gene Neill at 5:31am 01.30.22 I've never had my motor mount off, so I'm just going by a mental picture. If there's a void between
After the storm blows thru shemandr at 4:34am 01.30.22 It's 36 degrees here in Southern Florida this morning. A cold front is a cold front everywhere on t
Time to replace lifelines? Joe at 3:45am 01.30.22 This will only allow inspection of the outer strands. The wire is constructed with a 7 strand core

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