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Ground cable behind aft cabin wall Turner at 4:59am 08.07.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1127 This is a new boat, for me. 2003 Hunter 306. I went behind the wall behind the aft cabin, into th
Just received my new burgee (1) Ken Palmer at 4:04am 08.07.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1143 The new SBO burgee looks great. It should last a long time too. Well made with cross-stitching on
Sound System Recommendations Mergatroid at 3:16am 08.07.08 Smaller Boats 4/1326 I will be installing a sound system in my h26, any do's or don'ts I could consider? Will I need t
Bottom Job Corpus Christi Hermit Scott at 11:49pm 08.06.08 Ask All Sailors 16/7084 I just purchased a catalina 30. The bottom looks like a coral reef. My boat is in Corpus Christi Tx.
how do I find out year of mfg for honda 8BFA outboard Harrisg at 10:19pm 08.06.08 Lancer 1/1680 My topic title says it all. I've seen this info before but can't find it again. Anyone know?
oreana123, Need info on sounder transducer mounting Mike Mitchell at 9:47pm 08.06.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/895 Hi oreana123, I am looking for (oreana123) to get some details in how and where he mounted the fi
mast steps joefusa at 8:01pm 08.06.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1847 has anyone installed mast steps (folding type)? how far up do you go? what are your thoughts? thinki
I am considering a Paceship and a Kelt NCNoviceCouple at 6:18pm 08.06.08 Ask All Sailors 6/3342 I am shopping for my first boat. I am looking for something that will let me get on the water, deve
Need WIndless for 1997 Hunter 376 randy18488 at 6:09pm 08.06.08 Ask All Sailors 0/1278 Hi All I have a 1997 Hunter 376 , it didnot come with a windlass, can someone that has a 376 with
people capcity ratings porsche at 5:01pm 08.06.08 Ask All Sailors 15/1719 I have looked and looked and I can not find what the limit is as per persons and gear weight for my
Manson Supreme - 1st test John at 1:50pm 08.06.08 Ask All Sailors 12/2230 I just got my new anchor - a Manson Supreme 35lb. for my Catalina 36 and took it out for a test yest
Rake of the mast Captphil2412382 at 1:38pm 08.06.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1323 I have been working on adding mast support (in addition to the compression post). Now that I am fin
My new 20 year old trailer Doug J at 1:04pm 08.06.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/907 I picked up an old galvanized tandem axle trailer. The structure of the trailer had no rust, but did
My new 20 year old trailer Doug J at 1:03pm 08.06.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/770 I picked up an old galvanized tandem axle trailer. The structure of the trailer had no rust, but did
Car Size Lateral Ballast at 12:57pm 08.06.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/759 what is the recomended weight of the vehicle to tow a 26x on a double axle. If not for towing but fo
Boom sheave replacement Ne Oublie Voyager at 12:53pm 08.06.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/2085 The plastic sheaves that the reefing lines run thru the boom on have broken. How are they replaced?
The lost newbie MrMikey64 at 12:41pm 08.06.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/941 i just acquired a Macgregor! But, I know so very little about them. The only number I found on the
Annapolis Boat Show Oct 9-13 Jim Seamans at 12:34pm 08.06.08 Ask All Sailors 2/914 First shot.. Joan and I are going on Oct 9 due to travel plans. Is there interest in trying to g
Retirement sailboat "winter cabin" walt at 11:41am 08.06.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1091 I would like to hear "stories" and get some ideas from folks who maintain lives in Northern places b
Hull Speed Tom23400 at 10:57am 08.06.08 Ask All Sailors 8/4911 They say you can determine your max hull speed by knowing a sail boats length in the water. If that

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Exhaust Riser - Repair or Replace dlochner at 6:42pm 01.07.22 heres a copy of my post from a few years back, you wont be disappointed! Got to give a shout out t
New to us Hunter 40.5 Don S/V ILLusion at 6:35pm 01.07.22 Not to unnecessarily add to your list but as a previous 40.5 owner, the first two things I'd add are
New to us Hunter 40.5 jssailem at 6:12pm 01.07.22 Welcome to the SBO Forum. Congrats on your new to you boat. Looks like you have a good list of proje
Just committed to an 82 C22. Grotto at 5:47pm 01.07.22 Congratulations! Pics are required within seven days of purchase. :biggrin: Gene you need to give
Advice/question re: Hunter 36 standing rigging jssailem at 5:41pm 01.07.22 Andy Congrats on taking the step to assure you and the crew that the mast and rigging is sound. I di
Its funny Friday! Sailavie1 at 5:18pm 01.07.22 I talked to my doctor, and I am here ready to share a public health announcement.
Decking forward cutty need pictures previously inhabited by wildlife (Javelin) jssailem at 5:14pm 01.07.22 If it was easy it would not be a sail boat. You got this. You can buy 2 part pourable expanding foa
Convoluted rgranger at 5:01pm 01.07.22 :clap::clap::clap::clap:
Convoluted (5) Light air at 4:57pm 01.07.22 The boat is being delivered tomorrow. The pics are from the seller taken this past summer
Hole in the cabin floor beside step? Does anyone know what it for? rgranger at 4:53pm 01.07.22 On top of a mountain, have to plow driveway. Snow Moonshine, lids too tight, have to break glass
Convoluted rgranger at 4:52pm 01.07.22 I did move on - to an '82 Catalina C22. I believe the Hunter owner did nothing in the last 12 year
I still don't quite get rule #2... (2) Tally Ho at 4:45pm 01.07.22
I still don't quite get rule #2... rgranger at 4:45pm 01.07.22 ... keep a radio handy, and to pay attention, ... :plus::beer: I use the VHF to hail marinas all
I still don't quite get rule #2... Sailfanatic at 4:44pm 01.07.22 Not at all. Falling off a bit on the part of the port tack boat is much easier. And it also keeps t
I still don't quite get rule #2... capta at 3:51pm 01.07.22 The key is rules apply to motorboats with exceptions for sail driven vessels and towed etc. Sorry,
Just committed to an 82 C22. (5) Light air at 3:46pm 01.07.22 These pic are when the seller used the boat this past summer.
Jibing The Mainsail Rick at 3:44pm 01.07.22 Great reminder of the dangers of the jibe. On our tanker 420 Passage, only an aft deck ornament can
Exhaust Riser - Repair or Replace duality at 3:37pm 01.07.22 heres a copy of my post from a few years back, you wont be disappointed! Got to give a shout out to
I still don't quite get rule #2... capta at 3:33pm 01.07.22 @capta, if you are overtaking at your current little wake speed, why would you need to increase, ev
Just committed to an 82 C22. Jacktar at 3:30pm 01.07.22 congrats, you will get used to foredeck hatch that is not in the foredeck eventually.

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