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B&R parts - Rig Rite Richard Deep at 12:26am 12.18.07 Mid-Size Boats 5/1649 Well, I decided to replace the standing rigging on my 85 H-31 (it's original!). In talking with the
Passing through Hudson River and Erie Canal Ted at 1:04am 12.18.07 Big Boats 8/1160 Has anybody passed through Hudson River - Erie Canal and Oswega Canal to Lake Ontario with a 6 feet
What years had blister problems? PDXnative at 12:46am 12.18.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/2082 I have been reading that a lot of the 1980's Beneteau's had blister problems. Anyone know what years
Boom kicker on a 26S (1) walt at 1:44am 12.18.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 35/3496 Earlier here, I was asking about ways to keep the boom up during main sail reefing (usually done whe
Wema tank level indicators ernierogers at 1:15am 12.18.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 17/3283 I replaced the Wema level sensor sending units in both my fresh water and waste holding tanks about
Recreational Boating Act Update Rick D at 6:14am 12.18.07 Ask All Sailors 0/809 It's stuck. See the link for a recent update. Rick D
Replace Curtains navis at 5:02am 12.18.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1633 We need to replace our port curtains and are having a tough time finding someone to do the work (at
O'day 25 Center of Gravity Fred3886 at 5:01am 12.18.07 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1393 I'm trying to locate the center of gravity or balance point information for my newly purchased O'Day
H34 - Passing through Hudson River and Erie Canal Ted at 3:30am 12.18.07 Big Boats 2/1420 Has anybody passed through Hudson River - Erie Canal and Oswega Canal to Lake Ontario with a 6 feet
Gangway steps need replacing billbigdog at 2:38am 12.18.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1779 I have a 2004 466 and the vaneer on the gangway steps is wearing through. Any idea where I can get
Twin Head sails, Pro or con Stillraining at 7:11am 12.18.07 Ask All Sailors 14/2508 My new boat has deck and mast hardware for a second head sail ( Staysail ). I like the Idea of redun
Question for Canadian Sailors Dave K. at 9:15am 12.18.07 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1140 I'm in the process of planning a trip to Lake Huron's North Channel with some friends. We've been ad
Dream Cruise Dave C - pearsonowners.co at 9:06am 12.18.07 Pearson 2/1478 We're Pearson owners, so I know we don't race too much! Okay, the 30 is very sleek, but most Pearso
Last minute Christmas gift ideas Dave C - pearsonowners.co at 9:18am 12.18.07 Pearson 1/1467 So, it's the 11th hour and I just KNOW someone out there is going, 'oh crap!'Here's my list of fun
Why'd you buy a Pearson? Dave C - pearsonowners.co at 9:25am 12.18.07 Pearson 17/8337 Everyone has a story... what's yours? Why a Pearson, of all the boats out there?For me, it was st
free boat, act one, scene five sailormanbigd at 9:49am 12.18.07 Ask All Sailors 16/1481 First before anything...i know what happenned to act two and four? Just didn't label those posts. Th
Beneteau adjustable backstay? agaliha at 9:37am 12.18.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/2147 Does anyone have any experience with rigging a system on a Beneteau with dual masthead backstays (li
Drive train alignment Jeff at 10:59am 12.18.07 Mid-Size Boats 6/1064 After having the prop shaft replaced, I continued to notice vibration on short trips to and from the
Stuck Keel Bolt Rick Juneau at 10:58am 12.18.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 21/2775 Hello everyone, I recently purchased a 1980 Magregor 25 that is currently being reconditioned for t
Loos gauge settings for O-34 MessingAbout at 10:50am 12.18.07 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1144 I need to tune the standing rigging on our o-34. What are the settings for the shrouds and stays?

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Advice on running solar wires in 1999 H410 Windpilot at 8:33am 11.07.21 At anchor, move the boom accordingly, sailing, its hit and miss as you can guess, it can change depe
Hunter 33 Reefing line boom internals DianaOfBurlington at 8:30am 11.07.21 Wow! I would have never guessed this stuff is still available. Looks like they have the mast too!!
ALLWAYS A MESS!!! Johnb at 8:29am 11.07.21 The last time I changed the oil in my Yanmar 3QM30 I got interrupted after I had pumped the oil out
What is this? Davidasailor26 at 8:27am 11.07.21 On my boat the solar array, the alternator, and the shore-power charger can all do their duties no
ALLWAYS A MESS!!! (1) sail sfbay at 8:23am 11.07.21 I alos use a West Marine oil extractor which avoids any mess. I feel your pain.............same on
Adding a 115V outlet dlochner at 8:22am 11.07.21 I do not know if it is a good thing that I have 2 stores within 6 miles of my home. It is nice to w
What is this? DianaOfBurlington at 8:15am 11.07.21
ALLWAYS A MESS!!! JoeWhite at 8:12am 11.07.21 How about making a hole in the filter and letting it drain into a container below before removing
Adding a 115V outlet Crusty Ol Salt at 8:11am 11.07.21 You should consider installing a shore power system. Study your guides in the West Marine Advisor
1984 37C - Dimensioned Drawings Plans JoeWhite at 8:04am 11.07.21 Without the presence of the original propshaft, use any other of the same diameter, or a wooden dow
Adding a 115V outlet Crusty Ol Salt at 8:03am 11.07.21 I think I did add an outlet for my Promariner battery charger on the Slickcraft. If I remember cor
Winterizing Yanmar 2QM15 dlochner at 7:54am 11.07.21 Remove the sea water intake hose at either the sea cock or strainer which ever is easier. Removing f
1984 37C - Dimensioned Drawings Plans DianaOfBurlington at 7:52am 11.07.21 JC: Please explain why the shaft should be bronze, not stainless. Stainless seems to be the industr
Adding a 115V outlet (2) Crusty Ol Salt at 7:48am 11.07.21 With the money you save by not shopping at West Marine, consider adding a battery monitor like the
Single handing WI Rigger at 7:37am 11.07.21
Yanmar tachometers "calibration" kloudie1 at 7:34am 11.07.21 Not unusual .. mine is off 400-500 RPM.. I think when I do replace it, it will be with a VDO .. some
Advice on running solar wires in 1999 H410 SailorFrank at 7:16am 11.07.21 My 99 410 has panels (hard) behind the arch 380w and another 200w on the dodger. Each with it's ce
Yanmar Exhaust Elbow / cheap, quick fix. twodzusfittings at 6:51am 11.07.21 Use Permatex 80335 Muffler and Tailpipe Sealer, 3 oz. for $5.65 on Amazon
My sons $1 Dollar sailboat, gets a re-fit. SFS at 6:50am 11.07.21 Doesn't FREYA belong (use to belong) to someone here on SBO? Maybe it's another forum, but I'm cert
New toilet and holding tank system Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:40am 11.07.21 PVC pickup tubes that extend to the bottom of a tank are used when discharge fittings are on the top

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