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PrincessoftheLake at 5:46am 05.07.08
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We tried last weekend to pull the old discharge hose on our 1995 Hunter 40.5 but it seems to be thor
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Does anyone know a good online website for purchasing the 3 stripe tape. I've located a few in the U
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I want to know if surge brakes are a necessity or just a nice to have, for towing the 26S with a Hon
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Hello, I am new to sailing and considering purchasing a used sailboat. I plan on using the bo
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I am considering putting wood flooring in the cabin of my 26D. I was thinking of using a solid teak
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hauled out my e35. bronze support for the prop shaft is off center by 2". also bent due to a dock li
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I am in the process of replacing the 30A main breaker on a friends '86 Hunter 31. The old one is an
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I am not sure what it is called but I have heard that there is a system that rates a boats ability t
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As some of you may have noticed, I have been responding to some of the 303 items. I recently purchas
Bill Dorman at 12:29pm 05.07.08
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My '84 Catalina 27 inboard Yanmar diesel has three switches to start. Turn ignition key to on. Pres
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While I know this has been discussed in the archives --- spent quite a bit of time there today with
Yvonne Anderson at 12:55pm 05.07.08
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I was wondering if the mast had to come apart to re-rig the halyard or if anyone had any advice on h
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I have to change out my Raymarine ST50 depth transducer with an ST60. I looks like I have to just sc
Ed at 2:16pm 05.07.08
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Hey folks, Looking to replace the tinted cabin windows on my Seidlemann 25, as one is cracked and le
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COntact Debbie at Enbridge in Mississauga (used to be consumers gas). they charge 20$/tank 1
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I am not the most experiance sailor, only four years now and mostly weekend type stuff on the bay wi
alans at 11:19pm 05.05.08
7/1206
hi, i dock my boat stern in. my bow has a port and starboard piling. 90 percent of the time we have

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Raising the Mast
Project_Mayhem at 12:29pm 12.06.21
The PTO pin I used finally started to show surface rust after 4-5 seasons. It held upto the loads of
A couple trailering questions
bmorr at 12:26pm 12.06.21
With either trailer you will figure it out. The important thing is which boat best fits your needs.
Keel bolts torque specs   (1)
sail sfbay at 12:04pm 12.06.21
Your torque specification will be based on the diameter of the bolt/stud and the alloy of the metal
Are you ready for a Virtual Yacht
tfox2069 at 11:54am 12.06.21
Always a breeze? If I turn my ceiling fan on high, you bet!
Advise for Ranger 20
Sam Wilkes at 11:46am 12.06.21
I just purchased a Ranger 20 11/18. Hull #194. Looks like a great boat. I am going through the boat
Third Propulsion Option
Captain Larry-DH at 11:37am 12.06.21
My last boat came with a 6HP OB on a transom bracket that could raise and lower with spring-assist.
Third Propulsion Option
Plymouth Sailor at 11:27am 12.06.21
Am I missing something? Is this what you are trying to do? th a 25" lower unit... and 6A altern
Third Propulsion Option
Plymouth Sailor at 11:24am 12.06.21
Hey Mark. Merry Christmas. It is certainly possible to attach a motor mount to a Hunter 25. I would
Are you ready for a Virtual Yacht
jssailem at 10:48am 12.06.21
At least the weather's always good in my computer room. Always a breeze?
keel bolt torque
sail sfbay at 10:20am 12.06.21
Welcome to the forum!! Your torque specification will be based on the diameter of the bolt/stud and
Flag Clips
Ralph Johnstone at 10:01am 12.06.21
Maybe try a thicker diameter flag halyard. I have the same clip that relies on a small hook which
Are you ready for a Virtual Yacht
tfox2069 at 9:37am 12.06.21
I paid for nonexistent Full Self Driving in my Tesla, so (grimace) I suppose I'm a candidate for buy
Flag Clips
Justin_NSA at 9:36am 12.06.21
Having not yet rigged flag halyards on the Wet Dog I tried using flag clips that I purchased from A
Are you ready for a Virtual Yacht
LloydB at 9:19am 12.06.21
I do not get mildly seasick when I have been sleeping on the boat for a week or when I am in control
Tank system monitor
Justin_NSA at 9:08am 12.06.21
Did you have to re-calibrate the system?
What color for your Bimini?
Justin_NSA at 9:06am 12.06.21
I think Blue is more of a standard and it is easier to find sail covers, winch covers, helm covers,
Propane heater shield and re-radiator???
walt at 9:00am 12.06.21
How hot does that roof get in the Arizona summers? a fan blowing horizontally in between the Roof
Propane heater shield and re-radiator???
walt at 8:57am 12.06.21
Cation.. a bit technical.. Last night I looked at the heat flow off the top of the Propane heater tr
What color for your Bimini?
Benny17441 at 8:48am 12.06.21
I think Blue is more of a standard and it is easier to find sail covers, winch covers, helm covers,
American Fiberglass 21 upgrades
LloydB at 8:43am 12.06.21
Welcome to SBO. It's nice to have somebody with a ongoing project within short driving distance of S

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