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How to Retrieve a lost sheet end from top of mast? wpageabc at 5:38am 10.22.07 Ask All Sailors 13/2050 Hi, looking for a tip on how to get the sheet end connector that clips to sail head. It was inadve
Purchasing H356 Douglas Washburn at 5:56am 10.22.07 Big Boats 9/1268 I am considering upgrading from my H31 to an H356 (2003). Are there any Achilles Heels for which th
Not to toot my own horn but PrincessoftheLake at 5:52am 10.22.07 Big Boats 1/901 If you go to this link you will find the current issue of the sailing magazine, Northern Breezes. Th
Not to toot my own horn but PrincessoftheLake at 5:50am 10.22.07 Ask All Sailors 11/1201 If you go to this link you will find the current issue of the sailing magazine, Northern Breezes. T
Caulking versus butyl tape around windows sailingdude at 6:18am 10.22.07 Catalina 30 2/2771 I am in the process of resealing all of the cabin windows in my 1980 C-30. I'm wondering if anyone h
Dead body found on the Chesapeake Bay Broke sailor SV Marcell at 6:32am 10.22.07 Ask All Sailors 22/2973 On Channel 16 we heard of a body found. The boater that found it floating face down wearing a PFD w
Do I need new sails? John at 7:35am 10.22.07 Day Sailers 16/3071 How do I know for sure if I need new sails? I have been having a couple of problems for the last t
Considering the 28-30 range Banooma at 7:02am 10.22.07 Mid-Size Boats 7/4443 Hi,I'm a newbie to this forum, but have spent quite a bit of time researching what's available, an
Hunter 34 Compressor Access Crimson Tide at 6:57am 10.22.07 Big Boats 3/982
Prop Walk Don Guillette at 8:00am 10.22.07 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 15/3184 Last week I was in Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point), Mexico, which is located on the Sea Of Cortez about
Need discontinues spinlock powervang vx 950 rod sherwin at 8:07am 10.22.07 Ask All Sailors 1/3175 Anyone know where i can find a replacement powervang boomvang? They are discontinued, and would con
What does the letter after the "26" mean charlierusty1234 at 8:14am 10.22.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1195 I would like to know what the letter after the length of the boat - 26m 26x and others. I assume it
Marine growth by speed paddle thru-hull jveatch at 8:26am 10.22.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1059 I have a continuing problem of marine growth by the speed paddle thru hull. Because the material is
3 Blade prop aisling at 8:51am 10.22.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1025 Can anybody tell me if an O'Day 34 would benefit from having a 3 bladed prop fitted, replacing the 2
rudder removal Todd at 8:50am 10.22.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1415 I have a 1981 Hunter 33 and am trying to remove the rudder for repair. I have everything unfastened
My new sink in the galley cabinet of my-- (1) Joe11688 at 9:12am 10.22.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/932 O'Day 222,is almost finished. The biggest brain twister of this project is trying to figure out how
Cab Sink Cabinet Clean-Up (1) Journey6534 at 10:03am 10.22.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/944 I just put my '76 O'Day 22 up for the winter. I bought this boat towards the end of the summer and
internal halyards seth at 11:07am 10.22.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1070 Has anyone attemped converting to internal halyards? I will be stepping the mast this winter and I t
Dumb question JohnF261 at 10:45am 10.22.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 8/1888 What is a macerator?
mixing elbow hose Rick at 11:15am 10.22.07 Mid-Size Boats 3/961 This weekend I noticed a small hole in the mixing elbow rubber hose. My question is will an auto par

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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
Marelon Seacock fail! Hayden Watson at 5:50am 10.28.21 Many years ago, when the series 93 ForeSpar valve was a new idea, we replaced all of our 1988 OEM M
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33? RoyS at 5:44am 10.28.21 Brought my Danforth and CQR to the scrap metal site when I bought my Rocna. Never regretted that.
Marinco 5" solar vent in main salon top hatch? (2) Fleet at 5:42am 10.28.21 199597
Marelon Seacock fail! Hayden Watson at 5:33am 10.28.21 I guess if one was reeeeeeeaaaaaaalllllly into racing, a recessed mushroom head would cut your drag
Using a trolling motor on small boat Tater at 5:23am 10.28.21 New to the group so my experience is limited. I recently bought a Hunter 170. The shakedown was Sund
Marine Corps Alarm Clock Christmas Gift (1) Justin_NSA at 5:22am 10.28.21 LOL! remember it well! That one needs a little Duraglit !
Marine Corps Alarm Clock Christmas Gift Terry Cox at 4:55am 10.28.21 We had that exact model at Navy boot in San Diego! It was effective! I well remember it, too.
Jabsco electric head vs Raritan, repair or replace? (Thank you Peggy for hte macerator recommendations) dlochner at 4:54am 10.28.21 Would prefer a smooth operating head(s) Thank you in advance Who doesn't? :biggrin:
What make/size of Anchor for 2005 Hunter 33? Terry Cox at 4:53am 10.28.21 It's either a strong religious belief or just plain blind luck but whatever it is, I suggest you ke
Adding Internal Spinnaker Halyard / Sanity Check dlochner at 4:52am 10.28.21 The proper way to mount a spinnaker halyard is hang it from a crane off the mast head so it is abov
S/E Marina Recommendations Parsons at 4:36am 10.28.21 Welcome to SBO. Obviously a huge, open ended question, and @kloudie1 comments are good - it depend
Adding Internal Spinnaker Halyard / Sanity Check Joe at 4:11am 10.28.21 Looks to me like you have it figured out. If it were me I wouldn't touch the old jib halyard... wh

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