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Sevylor Tender Runabout? (2) pupluv at 5:46pm 08.13.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1575 Has anyone actually used one of these Sevylor Tenders? Can it be rowed? I'm looking for a tender
1990 Hunter 30 Holding Tank Ray1156 at 5:40pm 08.13.08 Mid-Size Boats 1/2569 Does anyone have a photo or diagram of the holding tank and plumbing located in the port locker in t
water cold/hot cyrilmartin at 4:49pm 08.13.08 Ask All Sailors 2/956 I am owner of a 36' nonsuch and I cannot regulate the shower temperature. The bathroom faucet can be
Alternative to Teak? sailortonyb Allied Mis at 4:40pm 08.13.08 Ask All Sailors 22/5495 Is there a good alternative to Teak for exterior marine woodwork? White oak will get black mold stai
Routing the line for propane Sanders at 2:15pm 08.13.08 The Cherubini Hunters 5/2842 I am installing a new propane stove, replacing the old kerosene stove (Old Smokey), and am looking f
Burgee alert (1) Phil Herring at 1:59pm 08.13.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1131 Our next shipment of SBO burgees will arrive Wednesday, 8/20. Much of it is already sold so if yo
Killarney and the North Channel (1) Scott B at 1:54pm 08.13.08 Ask All Sailors 19/1652 After many years of wishing to return to Killarney at the north end of Georgian Bay, ( I've canoed e
New Hunter Edge 27 Hull #3 the first one sold to the public ARGO Hunter 27 EDGE Hull #3 at 1:51pm 08.13.08 Mid-Size Boats 4/1604 All, I just recently purchased the first Hunter 27 Edge hull #3. I had the opportunity to sail hull
New Hunter 27 Edge Motor Sail Boat ARGO Hunter 27 EDGE Hull #3 at 1:40pm 08.13.08 Mid-Size Boats 0/1250 Due to lack of valid IP address, this post has been tagged as Spam.
Destepping the Mast Kathleenkaty at 1:27pm 08.13.08 Lancer 10/3846 Purchased a 1984 Lancer 27 PS based on photos and discussions with owners' rep. Haven't seen it. D
I have a new slip Brian D at 12:54pm 08.13.08 Ask All Sailors 10/1323 Well, almost. All I have to do is move the boat. The new slip is still in San Diego Bay, but now it
Rhodes vs Mariner APBY at 9:01am 08.13.08 Day Sailers 3/3383 Looking into purchasing a Rhodes 19 vs Mariner (CB model). Mostly the O'Day years, not the Stewart
Offshore life raft Rental seadaddler at 7:48am 08.13.08 Ask All Sailors 2/2054 Anyone know a source for renting a 6 man offshore raft for when we sail my boat down to florida
Interior Face Lift mommarce at 7:13am 08.13.08 Pearson 0/1283 We are the proud new owners of a Pearson 28- the interior is still in its original vinyal like cover
Locking the keel Tonto's Revenge at 4:50am 08.13.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1207 I have sailed my 1974 V25 for three months now and am finally getting comfortable enough to let her
dock line splicing vs. bowline? TI doug at 8:23pm 08.12.08 Ask All Sailors 21/10913 Hi everyone, I have a quick question. I have a 30'sailboat, in west central florida, 3 out of 4 doc
Water-line on a 1979 Venture 22 Thumper McDonald at 7:33pm 08.12.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1590 Hello, I've been lurking around this website over the past couple of years, soaking up tidbits of
Add-on sun protection for jibs Bob T at 7:33pm 08.12.08 Ask All Sailors 6/3402 I'm looking for info and experience with aftermarket UV protection for a roller furling jib. My rece
Thanks, Stu John at 6:33pm 08.12.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1058 I just returned from my boat where, among other things, I met Stu, who spent at least a couple of ho
Fuel guage inop blackcloud at 5:51pm 08.12.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/984 The fuel guage on my Hunter 310 is pegged out below the empty mark. I have tried cleaning the elect

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12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch Scott T-Bird at 9:29am 12.14.21 Scott, I wouldn't bother changing the fuses. The probability of exceeding 300 amps is very low. A l
Hunter 38/39/42 TV removal jssailem at 9:12am 12.14.21 Welcome to the SBO forum TrickyRick and Family. Perhaps your family does not understand. It looks l
Found this lurking in my files and can't resist sharing it dlochner at 9:00am 12.14.21 UTILITY KNIFE: Used to open and slice through the contents of cardboard cartons delivered to your f
Found this lurking in my files and can't resist sharing it jssailem at 8:59am 12.14.21 Nice one, Peggie. Merry Christmas
Found this lurking in my files and can't resist sharing it Tedd at 8:51am 12.14.21 Painfully accurate!
Hunter 38/39/42 TV removal Hello Below at 8:42am 12.14.21 This may help - 2011 Hunter 39 Owner -TV Question
Possibly One of My Best Ideas Yet. Tedd at 8:31am 12.14.21 Very nice set up! Also, this... c deferred gratification. A few minutes spent, now, to use fastening
deck craze lines JamesG161 at 8:24am 12.14.21 My boat Gel Coat Stress Cracks GCSC are being done now. My 1998 H430 GCSC's were associated with Cu
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch dlochner at 8:10am 12.14.21 Dave, what are the sizes of each of your fuses on the starter battery? I can't remember exactly.
Signed copies of my book available again this year Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:07am 12.14.21 Thank you...and the same to you! --Peggie
Possibly One of My Best Ideas Yet. (10) Scott NIelsen at 8:04am 12.14.21 Looks good. I did something somewhat similar. The attached pictures doesn't have assembly instructi
bottom paint for trailerable boat used in both fresh and salt water Justin_NSA at 8:02am 12.14.21 They call that 'burnishing'. ;)
bottom paint for trailerable boat used in both fresh and salt water fstbttms at 7:49am 12.14.21 You are both right If you had ever cleaned Vivid in the water, you'd know that while it may share
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch MikeK2B at 7:46am 12.14.21
bottom paint for trailerable boat used in both fresh and salt water Justin_NSA at 7:45am 12.14.21 You are both right Its hybrid technology incorporates the benefits of both ablatives and hard paints
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch MikeK2B at 7:41am 12.14.21 Dave, what are the sizes of each of your fuses on the starter battery?
Can't find the leak dmax at 7:32am 12.14.21 Check the radiator cap. A good way to find a leak is to clean up the area completely, do whatever it
Signed copies of my book available again this year FastOlson at 7:28am 12.14.21 I sign and mail each one. --Peggie Yes she did, and it's a solid reference book for us. Happy Hol
12v system rewire including Balmar SG200, ACR, Solar, 1/2/B Switch and On/Off Switch dlochner at 7:14am 12.14.21 The 2 fuses do exceed 300 amps. I have 225 and 150 amp fuses. I haven't been aware of the restric
310 DC Current Draw Chart leo310 at 7:12am 12.14.21 I have haul #44 and most of the breakers are for 2-3 outputs. So that could be the reason why the 1.

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