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Spring Blues... Rich (P303) at 2:47am 04.17.08 Ask All Sailors 16/1119 I can't be the only one out there with this problem.Boat being new to me last year... I buffed her
Factory contact modge at 5:17am 04.17.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/1363 Could somebody please direct me to the website for the Catalina home page.I am trying to get some p
272 mast stepping & forestay repl. BUFF272 at 6:24am 04.17.08 Ask An Oday Owner 2/947 I have to replace my forestay and was hoping to make it a one weekend dealtogether with replacing m
A Comedy of Errors... Warren Milberg at 7:37am 04.17.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1656 So, I go to my boat today for the first sail of the season. I had been there Monday to bend on sail
Huter 34 Rudder Repair Advice (1) Alex B at 12:51pm 04.17.08 Big Boats 6/1175 I have read a bit about rudder repairs and replacement and now I am facing the choice of whether to
Best Blackberry applications? Harry Greenspun at 1:32pm 04.17.08 Ask All Sailors 1/1035 All, I just upgraded to the new Blackberry 8800, complete with GPS, and have been looking for usef
Going from a J 29 to a H 34 Cliff at 1:17pm 04.17.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/1772 I am kicking around the idea of selling my much loved J 29 and buying a H 34. I have owned 3 Hunter
Boom brake? John at 1:10pm 04.17.08 Ask All Sailors 4/1362 I'm curious what those of you who do offshore sailing do about the possibility of accidental gybes.
Batten Mystery Manny at 1:55pm 04.17.08 Ask All Sailors 10/1499 Went down to the boat today to get some work done. Much to my surprise when I got there, there was a
masthead sheaves (1) rad at 2:38pm 04.17.08 Ask All Sailors 16/2418 Are these sheaves for wire only or are they correct as shown?
Sail Selection for '75 Hunter 30 Beau16545 at 8:41am 04.17.08 Mid-Size Boats 3/1050 I need to replace the sails on my newly purchased '75 Hunter 30. I need any advice on selection for
Tampa Bay to the Dry Tortugas Patrick S/V Shangra-La at 2:15pm 04.17.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1484 Going to the Dry tortugas on Tuesday May 13 in the afternoon from Port Richey. Just wanted to know
replacing headsail heath18703 at 8:57pm 04.15.08 Ask All Sailors 14/1366 Hi everyone, and thanks for reading. We're replacing the headsail to our 92 Hunter 27 and I'm reall
Reply Lee Y at 9:52pm 04.15.08 Smaller Boats 5/867 The bunks are bolted to the trailer frame with two 1/2" diameter bolts. I'm not planning to leave t
Question re: Sea Hawk marine paints... SailJunkie at 10:00pm 04.15.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1239 I have a customer up here (I work in the paint'coatings industry) who says that Sea Hawk is introduc
US 21 Ken Prichard at 10:46pm 04.15.08 Ask All Sailors 3/1399 I'm looking for any and all info on a US21. Google isn't finding anything usefull. Does anyone know
South Carolina rentals Deadline at 11:16pm 04.15.08 Ask All Sailors 2/1206 I'm taking the family to the South Carolina coast and am looking for mid-size sailboat lease/rentals
Hull Paint & Tape Removal Mark H at 10:19pm 04.15.08 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1205 Planning to paint (1st time) the hull of my '77 O'D 20. Plan to use single part enamel (white). An
Battery Storage Eric on board Selah at 10:17pm 04.15.08 Big Boats 1/940 I have a brand new AGM starter battery and 3 27s for my house batteries. My 3 27s are 3,4 and 5 yea
CD - XM Radio installation Doug Brown at 11:31pm 04.15.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/973 I plan to install an xm radio along with a cd/fm radio in my 26M. I think the best location for the

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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
Propane heater shield and re-radiator??? Benny17441 at 8:37am 12.06.21 Seems to me that a fan blowing horizontally in between the Roof and the black body would displace an
I just got Macgregor 19 and the water ballast floods and fills even when compartments are close. finding41 at 8:14am 12.06.21 It's a good idea to replace the drain plug under the companion way steps. Make sure it closes tight.
Windlass Woes - Help Requested - AmIScru'd? flightlead404 at 8:02am 12.06.21 Looks exactly like mine SL900. Just did a rebuild on it. The bearing was completely corroded away.

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