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Bent rudder....I was wrong Kevin at 10:38am 07.25.08 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1279 I'm drove by the lake today to get a good look at my rudder problem from last weekend. I was wron
Hunter 260 Gray molded portlights replacement Lindsay at 10:32am 07.25.08 Smaller Boats 6/3026 Does anyone have any info on a good replacement for the Gray molded portlights on a Hunter 260 (2001
Shower sump check valve? GJ at 10:24am 07.25.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1870 I have a 45cc and have noticed the shower sump never empties. Does anyone think I should add a check
Chicago Venetian Night John New at 10:14am 07.25.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1325 Hi Do any Chicago sailors have any advice on where to watch the Venetian Night boat parade amd f
H376 Stuffing Box.. rfrye1 at 9:39am 07.25.08 Big Boats 2/1011 Its about time for me to repack my OEM stuffing box on my 1998 H376. It will my first time doing thi
O'day 22 cockpit railing install Northern Sailor at 7:56am 07.25.08 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1076 I want to install a railing around the cockpit on my 22, what is the easiest/best way to attach it o
SEAWARD 26RK JACK HALEY at 7:56am 07.25.08 Ask All Sailors 3/4239 WE ARE MOVING TO THE ST PETERSBURG AREA AND ARE CONSIDERING BUYING A SEAWARD 26RK. CAN ANYONE TELL M
Sails and Shrouds RobertB at 6:45am 07.25.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/998 Hi. I was out yesterday in my 2005 Hunter 33 on a beam reach in 7 knot winds. The Main was out alm
Back stay for Hunter 216 BobB at 6:15am 07.25.08 Smaller Boats 7/1553 I am thinking of installing a backstay to my 216. Also thinking about putting on a traveler. Any c
50'50 then split or split then 2 30's Doghouse at 5:15am 07.25.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1089 Shore power question. Ignore the cost of cords for a min, consider that I have both. Here are
Spreader Boots Ralph18414 at 5:10am 07.25.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1321 I am in the process of commissioning the Morgan 415 Out Island I just acquired. I am having trouble
Sealing repaired rudder with Interlux 2000 Arturo at 11:29pm 07.24.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1030 I have finished repairing some blisters on my rudder and I am about to seal the rudder with Interlux
alternator switch al at 10:31pm 07.24.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1056 i recently was left a 1987 36foot catalina and am new to sailing....i have the owners manual and whi
Got my whisker pole track up Syversens at 8:53pm 07.24.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1260 Hey Agaliha and all, I finally put the last piece of the whisker pole attachments to my mast and all
epoxy spill on deck Madelon at 8:13pm 07.24.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/956 While securing some through-deck bolted fittings, I spilled some epoxy (no filler) on the anti-slip,
26x helm seat hinge Rolly at 7:56pm 07.24.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1376 The hinge on my helm seat is loose. How does one tighten the bolts on the hinge attached to the ster
Oil Level on M25XP Russ at 7:35pm 07.24.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1292 Hello to all, I have a 1989 Cat 30 with a M25XP motor. I think the motor is low on oil be
Ericson 29 Wiring Schematic Ericson29inLA at 7:05pm 07.24.08 Ericson 1/5152 Does anyone have an electrical schematic for a 1972 Ericson '29 (or any other Ericson would help)...
Dolphins in the ICW ...... Chet at 6:42pm 07.24.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1094 Hello everyone, I`m having kind of a strange thing happending to me while traveling the ICW. I`m cu
Cigarette Lighter Plug Wiring Greg W at 6:34pm 07.24.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1045 I wish to power a DC TV with a cigarette lighter plug which came with the TV. My plan is to strip of

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New to us Hunter 40.5 SV Maverick at 2:38am 01.08.22 Thanks for the replies. Seems my list is getting longer... 8) Inspect holding tank and become famil
Purchased a Soverel 33 Project Boat SF Bay Sailor at 1:13am 01.08.22 Your boat looks great. I just purchased Renegade and will be bringing her back to the Long Island
New to us Hunter 40.5 sail sfbay at 8:12pm 01.07.22 Welcome to the forum and congrats on your new sailboat!! Bring on the questions!!
Exhaust Riser - Repair or Replace (2) DArcy at 8:02pm 01.07.22 Look around to see if you can find a stainless exhaust, but it will likely be specific to your boat
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.

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