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Cheek block working load Chuck Turner3968 at 6:18am 02.26.08 Ask All Sailors 21/3715 I recently posted a question concerning the proper way to attach a cheek block to the top of my C22
Bimini Top on Catalina 25 quilombo at 6:13am 02.26.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/4255 Hi everyone, I have a catalina 25 tiller steer, swing keel, pop topdoes anyone know if I can put a
Catalina 28 mkII, spinnaker sheet winch placement Dave Groshong at 5:51am 02.26.08 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/2214 Does anyone have any recommendation for placement of spinnaker sheet winches on this boat? Also, pla
Where to Purchase Helm Guard? mseifert at 5:37am 02.26.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1316 I would like to purchase a helm guard for my Hunter 33 (77-83). Can anyone refer me to a good websi
New Orleans Marinas sailaway78 at 5:20am 02.26.08 Ask All Sailors 0/863 Still looking for a marina to do a bottom job. Went over to Seabrook this morning.Prices seem reas
1974 Cal 3-30 david at 11:18am 02.26.08 Cal 3/7769 I just purchased a 1974 cal 3-30 sailboat. Anybody out there have any info or specs, ways I can rig
What is the best boat soap? Big Joe at 12:19pm 02.26.08 Ask All Sailors 13/8192 Sorry to post what to some may seem a trivial subject. I am interested in knowing what you consider
honda 9.9 fuel consumption?? fred at 7:38pm 02.24.08 Ask All Sailors 7/17769 Can anyone tell me what the approx fuel consumption is for a 9.9. four stroke on a 25' centerboard s
Proper Wire Crimping = STRONG! (2) Maine Sail at 8:24pm 02.24.08 Ask All Sailors 26/2913 Hi all,I'm currently in the process of writing another article for my web site about crimping mari
dodger/sprayhood for first 40.7 sal at 9:35pm 02.24.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/2591 Hi to all,i have just taken delivery of a new first 40.7 and was considering having a dodger. the
Seidelmann S25 Krs at 10:30pm 02.24.08 Seidelmann 0/1645 I need a rudder handle for a S25 ?Dose anyone know how it is to remove the mask on that boat for t
Boat stabilizers for anchoring J. Boyle at 11:45pm 02.24.08 Big Boats 2/2011 Seeking opinions of the designs and effectiveness of boat stabilizers. My husband and I anchor out
Bottom Paint Confusion Hurley at 10:21pm 02.24.08 Catalina 22 3/1366 I have just spent the weekend sanding the bottom of my 22 down to the primer coat and am ready to ap
ION Guard Jim Innes at 12:42am 02.25.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1031 Does anyone have any experience with this product?
Macgregor Models six2tall at 12:51am 02.25.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1061 Does anyone know of where one can get a model of a Macgregor 26x?
Best Location on Boom for Vang? rardiH36 at 2:55am 02.25.08 Big Boats 10/2733 I am adding a boom vang to my 1980 Hunter 36 which was not installed when I bought the boat last sum
removing old shaft packing John at 5:01am 02.25.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/3365 I'm in the process of repacking my stuffing box and have run into a snag. I am unable to remove the
new headliner or just paint the ceiling vincent at 5:24am 02.25.08 Seidelmann 7/10969 hi i have a 28 year old seidelmann 37 the head liner is moldy and coming down in so many spots , esp
Battery combiners and chargering Frank P at 6:01am 02.25.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1349
transit taxes ROAN at 6:24am 02.25.08 Mid-Size Boats 8/2470 I posted the following on Waterway Guide and got no responses. Can I receive insight here?"I keep

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Containers lost and now a fire Hello Below at 9:24am 10.28.21 Nothing coming from the Government, any Government, should be believed. Politicians have perfected
Sailboat maintenance in San Antonio area Justin_NSA at 9:20am 10.28.21 I had a trailerable Mac 26s for 10 years and we never took it anywhere. Kept it slipped all season l
Sailboat maintenance in San Antonio area cb32863 at 9:17am 10.28.21 As others have said, the 22 isn't a very heavy boat and you can probably deal with one side at a tim
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33? (2) jssailem at 9:12am 10.28.21 The length of the roller on the '05 33 is pretty short. Does anyone have a line on an anchor which
Sailboat maintenance in San Antonio area jssailem at 9:07am 10.28.21 I understand the thoughts that: "if I have the boat in the water and all set up, then I'll use it mo
Sailboat maintenance in San Antonio area coldaddy at 8:47am 10.28.21 Good point John. Can you even sail at Boerne Lake? Seems like they have a lot of restrictions I wo
Sailboat maintenance in San Antonio area coldaddy at 8:44am 10.28.21 Welcome to the SBO Forum. Congrats on your boat. Your bottom painting... Is this of esthetics or a
Finding a good surveyor in Fort Pierce Florida jssailem at 8:33am 10.28.21 I watched the surveyor do his thing. Very thorough. Knew his stuff. Provided clear and reasoned answ
Sailboat maintenance in San Antonio area Justin_NSA at 8:20am 10.28.21 Welcome to the SBO Forum. Congrats on your boat. Your bottom painting... Is this of esthetics or a
Finding a good surveyor in Fort Pierce Florida (1) dLj at 8:18am 10.28.21 Let me look in my records - I hired one last year that was fantastic... school surveyor that has b
Jabsco electric head vs Raritan, repair or replace? (Thank you Peggy for hte macerator recommendations) Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:17am 10.28.21 Raritan toilets really are that much better than Jabsco, but I suspect your problem may be the solen
Sailboat maintenance in San Antonio area jssailem at 8:09am 10.28.21 Welcome to the SBO Forum. Congrats on your boat. Your bottom painting... Is this of esthetics or a
Adding Internal Spinnaker Halyard / Sanity Check Sailfanatic at 7:58am 10.28.21 I guess I was born with a defect. When in contemplation of such momentous modifications, I like to
Adding Internal Spinnaker Halyard / Sanity Check (1) jssailem at 7:51am 10.28.21 I guess I was born with a defect. When in contemplation of such momentous modifications, I like to o
Adding Internal Spinnaker Halyard / Sanity Check Sailfanatic at 7:51am 10.28.21 That depends. On fractional rigs the spinnaker halyard exits from the mast much lower. .... You ar
Finding a good surveyor in Fort Pierce Florida sail sfbay at 7:51am 10.28.21 Welcome to the forum!! Buying a new sailboat...........Hunter 450? Find marine surveyors here: Fi
Marelon Seacock fail! Hayden Watson at 7:10am 10.28.21 These? https://www.trudesign.nz/marine/certifications/1-seacocks-and-through-hull-fittings From Ki
S/E Marina Recommendations smokey73 at 6:28am 10.28.21 @Parsons has some great suggestions to get started in your search. For instance, Charleston has a
Adding Internal Spinnaker Halyard / Sanity Check Sailfanatic at 6:28am 10.28.21 ...... Just remember that except for the spinnaker halyard block, all headsails will connect to the
Marelon Seacock fail! jssailem at 6:24am 10.28.21 These? https://www.trudesign.nz/marine/certifications/1-seacocks-and-through-hull-fittings From Kiw

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