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Antenna? Jerry at 11:24pm 06.28.08 Mid-Size Boats 5/1250 Wondering what kind and where to purchase aantenna for my flat screen Sharp TV? Thanks inadvance.
gear-box cable will at 8:37am 06.29.08 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1043 the gear box cable on my yanmar ysm-`12 will not fully engage in forward.reverse is fine but i want
pointing ability on Oceanis lazydays at 8:04am 06.29.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/2034 My 321 is a shoal draft version and i am having problems when sailing to windward, the boat simply w
Rasmus - verus hydraulic steering ddewolfe at 9:59am 06.29.08 Hallberg-Rassy 3/7042 I have a couple of questions about the Vetus hydraulic steering on my Rasmus.The steering feels 'l
first rigging and lauch dave at 9:37am 06.29.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1038 I'm about to rig (raise the standing and running rigging) for the first time on my new (to me) 1987
Propeller shaft drip Michel16055 at 9:20am 06.29.08 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1123 Help please.There seems to be a drip every 2 seconds coming from the joint where the propeller shaf
H-23 RIGGING TENSION b.gregory at 9:04am 06.29.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/942 Looking for rigging tension on my 23. And can anyone tell me what the measurement on the forestay is
Rudder for a S25 Daydreams at 8:50am 06.29.08 Seidelmann 1/1718 I need a rudder for a S25. Are there any other boats with a similar rudder.How much work to build
Furling Jib problem Ron at 8:37am 06.29.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1043 I've got a Hood 705 furling jib that feels jammed, the rig has not been used in 2 years and i've nev
Balboa 20 Water in storage compartments Earthwrk at 11:03am 06.29.08 Balboa 1/2702 I have a 1976 B20, Bought it 3 days ago.I was cleaning out the compartments under the cabin bunk a
Cushions and other questions GregJC at 7:37am 06.29.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1338 ;D Just purchased a 1976 San Juan 24 for $1250. Think I got a good deal. Boat appears solid, has
Rudder help please! mmdtraveler at 7:08am 06.29.08 Day Sailers 1/950 I am in need of plans to build a kick up rudder for my mariner. Does anyone have any plans for one?
Failure to pump Steve Feinsilver at 6:35am 06.29.08 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1486 Have a 2007 H44DS with 2 electric quietflush (fresh water) heads. Work great, no odors but on two o
Companionway plexiglass slider replacement Nauti Nauti at 12:22pm 06.29.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/2031 I have a Hunter 26' 1996 and the plexiglass over my companionway has cracked letting water in down b
Stern berth access door rumbosun at 12:33pm 06.29.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/950 I am looking for the door handle and latch for a First 285 rear berth port side
bladder heads galatea54 at 12:28pm 06.29.08 Big Boats 0/843 Anyone replace the bladders in a 84 hunter legend 54 that is under the floor boards. Any suggestions
Hunter 54 water in bilge galatea54 at 12:25pm 06.29.08 Big Boats 3/1362 We just bought a 1984 hunter 54 and in the move fix multiple leaks. I have everything completely dry
Charliecobra paulj at 1:47pm 06.29.08 Ask All Sailors 0/1135 I think this is the boat you mentioned you wanted to race, sailing on Guemus Channel.You may have
How often do you change the stuffing? Pretender at 5:27pm 06.29.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1276 Just wondering how often most of you change your stuffing in your stuffing box?I know lots of you h
Strainers and Fuel filters Ian at 6:51pm 06.29.08 Other Sailboats 0/764 I have recently bought a 365. The boat is sailing well but I was surprised to find that there isn't

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Rig Tension with 5/32" Rigging LakeShark at 1:35pm 12.03.21 Thanks for all of the great input. It sure helps me to wrap my head around this. I presume the
Bilge drain plug jssailem at 1:02pm 12.03.21 Welcome @ISAVAU to the SBO forums. Congrats on your new boat. Be sure to keep the water out of the
Any ODay 290 Owners Out There? jssailem at 12:59pm 12.03.21 Hey BK Welcome to the SBO forum. Many believe, that best purchase is the boat that is the newest. T
What color for your Bimini? BarryL at 12:21pm 12.03.21 Hello, I have had tan and blue canvas (actually sunbrella) for dodger, bimini, and sail cover. I ca
PacificNW weather update. jssailem at 12:04pm 12.03.21
H34 chainplate revisited. swshogren at 11:58am 12.03.21 I have to second the question "What made you look at the chain plate anchors to begin with?" And can
Winter Humidity in a Lake Erie boat sesmith at 11:30am 12.03.21 I went to the local dollar store and bought 7 plastic buckets and collendars ($14) to fit on top.
Propane heater shield and re-radiator??? walt at 11:30am 12.03.21 I think you're looking for a perfect reflector which will not heat up but will reflect the original
What color for your Bimini? (1) Justin_NSA at 11:10am 12.03.21 Mine is dark blue also. I use 303 fabric guard regularly to protect it. I'm not a fan of tan. I like
H34 chainplate revisited. DayDreamer41 at 10:48am 12.03.21 @HelloOutThere I have to ask what made you look at the chain plate anchors in the first place, you c
Winter Humidity in a Lake Erie boat DayDreamer41 at 10:37am 12.03.21 I used to take the batteries home but I no longer do so. I fully charge them and physically discon
Propane heater shield and re-radiator??? walt at 10:36am 12.03.21 I put one reference to an article on black body radiation in that link which is interesting. http://
Score of the day! Tom J at 10:28am 12.03.21 Local tech school shut down their marine mechanics class a couple years ago due to lsck of student
Propane heater shield and re-radiator??? Ralph Johnstone at 10:10am 12.03.21 'Fraid I can't buy this one. The problem is that the black body will absorb heat and then, as a hot
Raritan PH powerflush retrofit (1) Tom J at 10:08am 12.03.21 My supply of parts for the Wilcox Crittenden headmate on 2003 hull #218 are exhausted so I decided
Propane heater shield and re-radiator??? Rich Stidger at 9:58am 12.03.21 I would check the regulations regarding clearances for wood/coal stoves to nearby combustible surfac
Winter Humidity in a Lake Erie boat shemandr at 9:58am 12.03.21 If you take cushions home it is good practice to protect them from mice
H38: Blower Quit, Where is it? Tips? senang at 9:51am 12.03.21 The engine blower (suction would be better) on my H38 is in the middle under the big berth in the ow
hydraulic backstay rebuild DArcy at 9:31am 12.03.21 Seems high if the problem can be resolved by replacing seals, the seal kits seem to be mostly under
A couple trailering questions DayDreamer41 at 9:26am 12.03.21 Kinda an odd question, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, don't let the boat come off

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