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Southern California = Newbe advice widget at 10:29pm 02.03.08 Ask All Sailors 13/1293 I am new to sailing So. Cal. (home port MDR) and would like advice for sailing to Catalina Island an
New Radar JFitz at 12:18am 02.04.08 Ask All Sailors 5/1211 I'm looking at a JRC 12" Radome Radar. Bought their 18" Radome model 9 years ago because the size an
mainsheet conversion Trev at 12:17am 02.04.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1539 The PO converted the mainsheet to the middle of the boom, I would like to convert it back, as I find
Engine Oil Analysis NancyD at 12:14am 02.04.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1384 Has anyone used this oil analysis kit or something similar, and were the results useful? (Disclaime
Propane Tank Cole at 12:34am 02.04.08 Catalina 30 3/1566 I am trying to replace my old propane tank that sits in the lazarette locker. A standard tank is to
SingleSide Band Antennas Captain Rick12250 at 1:02am 02.04.08 Ask All Sailors 8/1139 I have a 2000, Hunter 460. I want to install a single side band radio. Since I have no back stay on
Inner forstay for 42 Silverdart at 1:24am 02.04.08 Big Boats 4/2366 I have a new 42 and it is being commissioned as we speak. I'm thinking of having an inner forstay fl
Help needed with CDI FF2 install Joe A at 1:53am 02.04.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/970 I have installed the FF2 with no trouble, and I'm in the process of routing the furling line. Since
auto-pilot / tiller-pilot Scott R21226 at 2:30am 02.04.08 Day Sailers 2/1316 Are there any O'day 25s with tiller-pilots out there? What kind are they and how hard are they to i
Extended Weekend Brian M H23 at 2:44am 02.04.08 Trailer Sailors 7/2418 I know those of us with "trailer" sailors tend not to go on long trips, but what's the best thing yo
linked boom end and tiller (1) walt at 4:29am 02.04.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1252 Not long ago there was a thread on hove to and Ottowa Bob mentioned an idea of connecting the boom e
Movung Up - Hunter Value Greig18131 at 5:09am 02.04.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1315 I've owned an H-31 1985, my first sailing vessel, for four seasons now here on the Chesapeake Bay. I
Folding Propeller kawabonga at 7:31am 02.04.08 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1333 Does anyone have information/experience relating to folding propellers for a new model B49 (2007) wi
What size outboard shaft for H23 ? logic2 at 7:42am 02.04.08 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1107 Hello,I'm looking to buy an outboard motor (t least 6HP or larger 4 stroke) for my H23 and would li
Power Consumption Question. Bad Obsession at 7:51am 02.04.08 Ask All Sailors 56/3339 I am thinking about making an overnight sail from Colonial Beach to Hampton. I have gotten use to s
Dodger Recommendations Jack19679 at 7:56am 02.04.08 Big Boats 8/1462 We have a 44DS and are looking to add a dodger. Wondering if anyone has any recommendations both on
Question re: Hove to Napa Ed at 8:19am 02.04.08 Ask All Sailors 9/1168 In todays Latitude38 online is a mention about Gitana 13 waiting to go around the horn. The article
Bimini Rob19574 at 9:11am 02.04.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1543 Hi all -I am planning to install a Bimini on my 30 foot aft cockpit Catalina 30. I bought the bim
Pirates of the silicon rubber adhesive sealant jleblanc31 at 9:23am 02.04.08 Ask All Sailors 6/1437 Is there a difference in the marine silicon and silicon I get from the home depot or auto zone? I kn
Mac 25 mast raising Mickey Rabuka at 10:07am 02.04.08 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1028 How easy (or possible) to adapt the mast raising system for later models to an 80's vintage 25?

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H280 Battery Charger Change out JamesG161 at 8:10pm 12.05.21 The third thing is that jumper cable looking thing. Anyone know what that would be used for? My Gu
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? dLj at 8:02pm 12.05.21 DLJ that is because you traveled to Florida and a speculative adventure, and the owner was less tha
Single handing Will Gilmore at 7:16pm 12.05.21 These types of questions are usually answered through personal experience. Some sailors prefer to s
Any ODay 290 Owners Out There? jssailem at 6:34pm 12.05.21 This is my first sailboat so this process is new to me. It can be a bit of a daunting experience.
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? jssailem at 6:29pm 12.05.21 Well, I'm no longer in the market to buy his boat, or any other at this point.. DLJ that is becaus
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? jmczzz at 6:25pm 12.05.21 Huh? don't worry be happy... jmc
Pearson 30 jssailem at 6:24pm 12.05.21 Explosions happen. Yachting Monthly showed us that Propane was not easy to go boom.. But when it do
self tacking jib jssailem at 6:21pm 12.05.21 Sounds like a sound plan. Solo sailing is a blast. To do that on your brand new boat....priceless.:b
Alternative source for the center board bumper nut? Justin_NSA at 6:02pm 12.05.21 Get it here and support SBO.
Mods to our 35s5 Hollyberry at 5:59pm 12.05.21 Thanks dmax.
self tacking jib stephen covey at 5:38pm 12.05.21 thank you all for the thoughtful comments. Very helpful to hear different perspectives from an exper
Pearson 30 PaulK at 5:38pm 12.05.21 Sounds more like propane than alcohol. Greg This was back in the 60's far enough that everyone wa
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? markwbird at 5:35pm 12.05.21 Huh?
Single handing WI Rigger at 5:12pm 12.05.21 When you motor out of the marina, do you set the motor straight and use the rudder, or do you pull t
Any ODay 290 Owners Out There? BKParks at 5:05pm 12.05.21 Thank you both for your replies. I did find out a little more about the 290, the sales person was u
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? jmczzz at 4:56pm 12.05.21 did not worry about what sellers said or did. Thanks, Pat yours is the best approach i have heard.
Alternative source for the center board bumper nut? (2) Benny17441 at 4:33pm 12.05.21 It is just a regular nut, covered by a rubber cushion. it is not likely you'll find other applicati
New Capri 18 Owner kappykaplan at 4:30pm 12.05.21 Looks good!
SeaSprite 23. ScottMac at 4:26pm 12.05.21 I tried to get a part from them for my O Day 34 they wanted over $400. I found it two years later at
Maybe I have blundered and offended the sellers of two boats i have tried to buy? dLj at 4:24pm 12.05.21 Just to add in here on this - I was just contacted by a seller that I'd contacted 2 years ago with n

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