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Stinky Head Ted at 8:47am 05.30.08 Mid-Size Boats 4/1222 Recently purchased this boat and it requires alot of cleaning. I cleaned the head, area under sink a
amazed at sailing performance of my Mac 26D (1) Paulie17782 at 10:52am 05.30.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1231 Hi everyone,i have been slowly getting used to our Mac 26D which we bought this year.my wife who
table Pride at 11:20am 05.30.08 Catalina 30 2/1253 I own a 1993 30 foot tall rig Catalina. The dinette table inside is what I am asking about. The un
Original Gelcoat Newbie Question Captain Juan at 3:12pm 05.30.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1121 Quick question....81 Mac 25I was going to compound buff and wax my Mac 25 this weekend. But, I ca
First time rigging 26D, need some advice Mzmrizu at 2:37pm 05.30.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1117 First time rigging my 1988 26D, need a bit of help:1. Should there be a wire or line extending fr
Outboard for 1978 Catalina 27 Bill Walker at 2:23pm 05.30.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1353 I am considering purchasing a 1978 Catalina 27 which is powered by an original equipment Atomic 4 ga
Anchor roller Mike4116 at 2:02pm 05.30.08 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1358 I would like to install an anchor roller on my 1980 O'day 28. I'm weary of hauling the anchor throug
I found this while surfing about George Oday! jackhartjr at 1:52pm 05.30.08 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1356 Hi folks, while surfing I found this article about George Oday.Have fun reading!Jack
H260 upper rudder assembly bends Nelson at 12:05pm 05.30.08 Smaller Boats 7/1189 I have a 1996 Hunter 260 (26?) which I sail alot. I am now noticing that the two black upper rudder
O'Day 272 keel removal Hubert at 11:39am 05.30.08 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1094 Has anyone removed the keel of a 272? I'd be grateful for a full account -- especially regarding
I am looking for sails, please! Leesfer at 5:43pm 05.30.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/944 I just became the owner of a 1969 Macgregor Venture 21. The boat, however, did not come with sails
Dinghy Davits for H376 rfrye1 at 4:19pm 05.30.08 Big Boats 3/1079 Considering adding davits to my 1998 H376 to hold my RIB. Total weight with outboard about 250-280 l
Sail covers and Jib bags Mergatroid at 9:30pm 05.28.08 Smaller Boats 3/1197 Looking to dress up the boat. I know the chandlery has canvas, are there any other good places to l
xyz anchor John at 9:22pm 05.28.08 Ask All Sailors 48/6406 Is anybody familiar with the XYZ anchor? Their web site makes it seem like this is the world's best
M-18 Universal Running Hot!! Bob at 10:51pm 05.28.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1400 Yeah, good ole Lake Lanier...........Water came up a whopping five feet over the last four months
Dealing with Condensation Maureen at 10:41pm 05.28.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/948 These past few weekends we have been getting condensation under the v-berth and aft cabin cushions.
Boat In David at 11:33pm 05.28.08 Day Sailers 4/1258 Well, put the 170 in this weekend, but after balancing in the boat which was in the water while rais
Anchor installation Bill Millar "Virgil" at 11:54pm 05.28.08 Seidelmann 1/1611 Has anyone installed a Anchor Roller and Plow Anchor on the bow of a S29.5. I could use some advice
Centre-board line feed tube James19955 at 12:39am 05.29.08 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1230 We have shared our experiences with stuck centre boards and the various ways to loosen them etc.On
Complaint about a boat manufacturer scuba hottie at 1:06am 05.29.08 Ask All Sailors 33/2831 For those who have issues with their boat and it involves the boat manufacturer - SPEAK UP !There

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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.
I still don't quite get rule #2... Jacktar at 3:28pm 01.07.22 The key is rules apply to motorboats with exceptions for sail driven vessels and towed etc.
I still don't quite get rule #2... capta at 3:23pm 01.07.22

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