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B737 at 10:56am 01.12.08
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Looking to go sailing down here in Port Charlotte area on some ones sailboat if you could use a hand
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Recent storm damage snapped a couple of my stantions at deck level. Are there brackets available tha
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I have some woodwork below in which different owners have placed items and them removed them. Thus,
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hello, I have been atempting to purchase a new decal kit for my beneteau 321 oceanis with no luck s
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I recently bought a Navman 5500 plotter. I installed the c-map nt lite. How do I get the bottom cont
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I noticed a leak on the headliner below my 1987 Oday 272. When I pulled back the headliner, I notic
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I was at the Toronto boat show the other day. I stumbled upon a broker selling high end Caribe used
Steve10933 at 9:26am 01.13.08
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Has anyone figured out how to access the back of the recessed area where the shore power jacks and w
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Leaving for the BVI on Tuesday. I have been there twice before and have visited all the "gotta see"
RAF18370 at 11:13am 01.13.08
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I recently discovered a concealed compartment in the forward most part of the V-berth (forward of th
Kobi Maru at 12:31pm 01.13.08
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I am adding a shower sump pump from Atwood to keep the shower and ice box water out of the bilge. I
know one at 12:56pm 01.13.08
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This is the problem. I believe the cause is a couple things 1, over tightening the straps 2, wh
Phil18130 at 12:56pm 01.13.08
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Has anyone installed one of the steering cable lubrication systems on their boats, and if so how has
emalsyd at 10:00pm 01.13.08
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i have a '78 cat 30 and was looking to replace the head with a raritan PHII with the household bowl.
Dave at 10:06pm 01.13.08
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Hello all, My fiane ' I have our Willard 40 trawler up for sale and are in the process of searchin
SailboatOwners.com at 10:43pm 01.13.08
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We all know our boats demand a lot of tender loving care to keep them working and looking great. But
Gary Wyngarden at 11:15pm 01.13.08
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It's sometimes been said that your autopilot is your best crewmember. For the most part it steers a
Brian M H23 at 11:46pm 01.13.08
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Hi all, I'd just like to point out an interesting (and possibly dangerous) method of fatigure that c
Rick at 11:34pm 01.13.08
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After removing the nut, my boat wheel will not come off. Even with stronger methods like tapping wit

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DaveJ at 9:52am 10.29.21
Stupid owner recycled his B323 Propane Tank
Scott B at 9:30am 10.29.21
Hello Dan, I acquired a Beneteau 323 this summer (and love it) but the propane tank is 10 years old
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jssailem at 9:25am 10.29.21
199627
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DeniseO30 at 9:23am 10.29.21
I'm sorry, but could you explain what a "raw water cooled exchanger engine" is? I've not heard this
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jssailem at 9:22am 10.29.21
199626
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DeniseO30 at 9:09am 10.29.21
Kloudie this is a great example why it's always good to name the type engine model number being disc
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kloudie1 at 8:52am 10.29.21
Yanmars (GM, HM, and a few others) have a peculiar thermostat arrangement in that it opens and close
O'Day 26 - Didn't sell, but now what?
RichBone at 8:47am 10.29.21
This is how I do it on the trailer. On the water, at a dock, I use a 5:1 block and tackle attached t
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rgranger at 8:37am 10.29.21
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rgranger at 8:36am 10.29.21
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rgranger at 8:33am 10.29.21
They're Back! Those wonderful Church Bulletins! Thank God for the church ladies with typewriters. Th
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Windpilot at 8:30am 10.29.21
It was prettier a few years ago, but still strong.
mainsail shape for proper furling
JamesG161 at 8:01am 10.29.21
See this link for best info on In-Mast furling with pictures too! In mast 'piece of crap' furling sy
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yappasailing at 8:01am 10.29.21
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DeniseO30 at 7:41am 10.29.21
Raw water Imo, is usually fresh water, sea water is usually salt water, but both are raw water pump
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Trick at 7:39am 10.29.21
199620 Thxs for the help. Look forward to using the forum.
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dlochner at 7:37am 10.29.21
Just to be clear I am talking about which the op is also talking about (and still doesn't want to s
Running hot
DeniseO30 at 7:36am 10.29.21
This winter I'll probably get some help and remove the heat exchanger manifold off my Yanmar 3GM30
mainsail shape for proper furling
jssailem at 7:33am 10.29.21
Welcome @bradm to the SBO Forum. It is fortunate that you found your new boat. #9. RUMOR: Boats 3-8
Ericson 27 water fill
Don S/V ILLusion at 7:20am 10.29.21
Where was your fill, Don? Thanks open tank, insert hose. :)

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