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Running Aground GKuffner at 11:14am 06.03.08 Ask All Sailors 14/1707 I have recently gone from a 21' boat with a swing keel to a 31' Catalina with a winged shoal draft k
Transducer Replacement Issue grfg8r at 11:22am 06.03.08 Mid-Size Boats 4/1036 Ran into a problem while replacing old "DM" ducers and instrmnts. Using newer RayM "LOW-PROFILE" ST6
Deisel Additives Charlie at 11:54am 06.03.08 Pearson 3/1499 Do you use any additives to your fuel for a Yamar Diesel? If so, what works for you?
Repair manuals for Yanmar 2 GM Engines Charlie at 12:18pm 06.03.08 Pearson 2/2251 As a new owner of a Pearson 303 I will have lots of questions? I have a Yanmar 2 GM engine and will
Mildew on my non skid areas. 24632 at 12:55pm 06.03.08 Ask All Sailors 13/5733 I have tried every recommended concoction and also store items to rid the black mildew on my non ski
Fuel Filler cap Lake Huron Mike at 12:56pm 06.03.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/1429 I just took delivery on a 1996 Oceanis 400 and noticed I didn't have the specific winch handle to ta
Anchoring r.w.landau at 1:26pm 06.03.08 Ask All Sailors 30/2867 I see many people asking about anchoring and looking for answers. The answers have been here and wri
Question for hams radio at 1:51pm 06.03.08 Ask All Sailors 7/1225 What ham frequencies are used to contact the coast guard. NOT hf radiotelephone channels or vhf ch
Whisker Pole Advice csobalvarro at 5:15pm 06.03.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1156 Considering getting a downwind pole for my roller furled 135. Any recommendations on length? Models?
Home-made cockpit scuppers ? FixinHer-up at 3:29pm 06.03.08 Catalina 22 5/2118 Anyone tried to do an alternative to "catalina direct"'s version of the cockpit scuppers ?It costs
sail handling Tom at 2:49pm 06.03.08 Catalina 22 5/1330 Almost embarassed to ask this, but having come from a background of Thistle sailing where the jib wa
Sign in here at SBO.com r.w.landau at 2:38pm 06.03.08 Ask All Sailors 47/3289 I really think that a sign in policy would help prevent posts from being way-laid.I am hoping that
Companionway locks RL at 6:00pm 06.03.08 Other Sailboats 0/859 Does anyone know the manufacturer of the companionway lock on my boat? Keys are tough to find.
Mast Batt Car System Rovic at 10:11pm 06.01.08 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1643 Any comments on using a Battcar system on a H37c. I see that there are a few systems available, Hark
Waste water level gauge on 36, Seadaddler you out there? Ken Honeycutt at 10:49pm 06.01.08 Big Boats 3/957 I bought a 36' 2008 Hunter last summer and am trying to get all the warrenty items repaired before t
Poor man's traveler? Bilgewater at 11:24pm 06.01.08 Smaller Boats 2/1179 Looking at the items in the chandlery section I came upon the Dutchman Boom Brake. This item is sup
RACOR FUEL FILTER john dewey at 11:59pm 06.01.08 Catalina 310 5/5496 Looking for tips on replacing the Racor filter. The current cartridge is model number R-15P.30 micr
H34 Chainplate - Steel bar under liner GuyT at 11:46pm 06.01.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1137 Has anyone had to remove the steel bar between the liner and the hull that the chainplate rod screws
H26 Tiller length sea_casper at 11:34pm 06.01.08 Smaller Boats 1/1200 I was in the process of converting my tiller from the stock aluminum tube to a nice wooden one recei
37C traveller options sandpiper10471 at 12:19am 06.02.08 The Cherubini Hunters 11/2180 Moving traveler from cockpit to coachroof. One option is to build teak "towers" on the deck to raise

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I left the lights on patrickfarley at 9:54am 09.14.21 It was the biggest Everstart deep cycle battery from Walmart. EverStart marine battery group size 2
Engine Instruments Died dlochner at 9:52am 09.14.21 I'd start with the ground given the Tach's behavior. It is not reading anything, so the circuit is n
Ripped off at Point Wilson? seanmadian at 9:42am 09.14.21 Hello Dave, I'll start the thread by saying that my partner and I crossed the Strait for the first
Fuel is in waste holding tank what to do ? markwbird at 9:20am 09.14.21 I would try an industrial degreaser. I believe you can get them at Home Depot or maybe an auto part
Do you make a Wifi hotspot? Do you use a dedicated one? jssailem at 9:10am 09.14.21 But it is a cool name. And effective, according to the marketing brochure. And potentially presiden
Idiot lights and Buzzer dlochner at 9:06am 09.14.21 Check the grounds on the wiring harness. None of my idiot likes worked. I changed the ground wire at
Kirie / Elite owners - need rudder dimensions for Elite 324 DaveTheWave at 9:05am 09.14.21 I've got those plan drawings, that's why I was asking for dimensions from current Elite 324 owners i
Fuel is in waste holding tank what to do ? dlochner at 9:03am 09.14.21 It does happen, but not really a COMMON occurrence. If tank is anything but stainless it will need
Fuel is in waste holding tank what to do ? Steve_Catalina at 8:59am 09.14.21 It does happen, but not really a COMMON occurrence. If tank is anything but stainless it will need t
Fuel is in waste holding tank what to do ? jeepbluetj at 8:58am 09.14.21 Get a water cap the says "water" on it, I'm sure there is a fuel cap that says "diesel fuel" on it,
Do you make a Wifi hotspot? Do you use a dedicated one? (1) dLj at 8:48am 09.14.21 Like a satellite phone, or the Iridium... SSB.... I understand the SSB has difficulties in the Ind
Well, I made a $800 mistake by flipping the little switch on the engine on panel. DRhoads at 8:47am 09.14.21 Where did the $800 go?
1st Haul/Bottom Job/Cutlass Bearing - Any gotchas? flightlead404 at 8:35am 09.14.21 Consider that there generally is no reason to strip the hull and reapply barrier coat (5-7 coats) u
Resource sail sfbay at 8:08am 09.14.21 Welcome to the forum!! Suggest joining a local yacht and/or sailing club. Also join Cruisers Forum
Swing crane info sail sfbay at 8:01am 09.14.21 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new sailboat. My marina has a swing crane and no l
Sailboat wanted? SEMPERAVANTI41 at 7:39am 09.14.21 Contact Joe at Preferred Yachts in St. Petersburg, FL. I pass really clean H45 that is for sale when
Fuel is in waste holding tank what to do ? Boomer2it at 7:15am 09.14.21 Get a water cap the says "water" on it, I'm sure there is a fuel cap that says "diesel fuel" on it,
1st Haul/Bottom Job/Cutlass Bearing - Any gotchas? sail sfbay at 7:12am 09.14.21 ........Strip hull, prime, barrier coat, hard bottom paint........... Consider that there generally
1st Haul/Bottom Job/Cutlass Bearing - Any gotchas? flightlead404 at 7:06am 09.14.21 Will this cutlass bearing "just fit" or are their better/different options? https://shop.hunterowne
1st Haul/Bottom Job/Cutlass Bearing - Any gotchas? flightlead404 at 7:05am 09.14.21 Thanks everyone. I had thought about doing the stuffing box in the water but am nervous about getti

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