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mixing elbow? Lyn at 12:48pm 10.09.07 Mid-Size Boats 1/1062 Anyone have pics of this project or the location on 1gm. Also, should exhaust be replaced as well.I
New steering pedestal Valen at 8:22pm 10.07.07 Hallberg-Rassy 0/1755 Anyone installed a new steering pedestal on a 352? The existing one have been repainted once but sta
Rudder Problems WalterM at 9:55pm 10.07.07 Other Sailboats 7/1293 The rudder on my 303 must be removed. The rudder post appears to have a metal wedge/pin that preven
forestay and shroud tensioning John Annandale at 9:38pm 10.07.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1604 HELP..looking for assistance to get correct tension on shrouds and forestay(with CDI)rollerfurl and
B&G Depth reverts to meters Ken at 10:52pm 10.07.07 Mid-Size Boats 0/939 Unit is original on a 1994 C-270 and recently keeps reverting to meters if i power down. owners manu
Catalina 30 Hugh4753 at 10:39pm 10.07.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1114 What's the difference between a Catalina 30 and a Catalina 30 Tall Rig. Obviously the Tall Rig is t
Rigging tips for Hunter Legend 35 Peter8969 at 12:13am 10.08.07 Big Boats 1/1238 I'm still tweaking my rigging and wondering the success of other owners. My stays seem to be stretc
Centerboard Hairline Crack & Cable Attachment? Michael at 12:17am 10.08.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/902 I'm considering buying a Venture 17 (1970). The asking price is $950 (w/trailer)and the boat, sails
O'Day 222 keel specs kdmjme at 11:51pm 10.07.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1213 I am in dire need of keel specs for O'day 222. I've purchased a boat on mooring and in process of ha
Hauling & Luanching fees Ardnakinna at 11:49pm 10.07.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1134 I recently received my first launching bill and was shocked. They are charging $200 for hauling, $1
Trailer for a 11,000 lb sailboat Ctskip at 12:55am 10.08.07 Ask All Sailors 19/4935 Ive got a 31 ft, 11,000 lb, 12' wide, 4 ft draft sailboat. I am wanting to do some work her, on land
Winterizing halyards John at 12:59am 10.08.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1292 I am un-stepping and storing my mast this season. What does everyone do with their halyards?
Radar Ken Prichard at 1:19am 10.08.07 Ask All Sailors 9/1158 Two Questions:- If your vessel is equiped with radar must that radar be turned on when underway if
Snap, crackle, and pop SailboatOwners.com at 1:35am 10.08.07 Ask All Sailors 31/3680 You're enjoying a pleasant sail in 8-10 knots of breeze, beating to windward on a starboard tack.
1 cell of 6 tests poor: replace battery? tadd5181 at 1:44am 10.08.07 Big Boats 3/899 One cell out 6 on my 12 volt house battery tests (with a hydrometer) "poor" while the other 5 test "
Happy Columbus Day! william24424 at 2:09am 10.08.07 Ask All Sailors 29/2231 A day to all reflect on the accomplishments of a great sailor, navigator, and explorer. Sailing in
Replacing Vindows on 1971 Venture 222 Bmcgoff@comcast.net at 2:07am 10.08.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1291 I am restoring a 1971 Venture 222 and looking for tips on fixing or replacing the windows that are l
Sail tracks for 222 pbud at 2:09am 10.08.07 Ask An Oday Owner 2/958 I am planning on moving my genoa tracks doewn to the deck over the winter and would appreciate if an
Mast Step Rig for a 192 Capt Jack at 2:09am 10.08.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1207 I would like a recommendation a GOOD mast stepping rig for a 192 - thanks.
Home vs Marine smoke detect and CO detect bob at 2:44am 10.08.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1185 Interested in getting some thoughts on which way to go ?.

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What is this? DianaOfBurlington at 10:32am 10.24.21 Is an isolator necessary? There's a perko off/1/all/2 switch and the charger is for multiple batter
Hunter 33 Reefing line boom internals ggrizzard at 10:30am 10.24.21 Roy S is correct. My brain must have been in 'outhaul' fixation mode. :facepalm:
1987 Catalina 22 " SeaClusion" Raising the Head Sail Gene Neill at 10:29am 10.24.21 Me neither. I heave to, lower the main slowly, and sail-tie it, starting at the aft end and working
How to remove rusted stut bolts ('81 33) DianaOfBurlington at 10:20am 10.24.21 I believe Dahmer Marine was the original manufacturer for a lot of the prop struts on the Cherubini
Finally went for a sail Stu Jackson at 10:16am 10.24.21 Fun times during the Indian Summer days of October. The last one of those I saw was in 2017. With
Solent Stay H36 DianaOfBurlington at 10:13am 10.24.21 Interesting - I thought the idea of Solent stay would be to have the inner stay fastened very close
What is this? Rabe at 9:57am 10.24.21
What is this? Rabe at 9:51am 10.24.21 Is an isolator necessary? There's a perko off/1/all/2 switch and the charger is for multiple batteri
What would you change in this plan? (fiberglass part of a rotten core job) DianaOfBurlington at 9:47am 10.24.21
Flooding issues with Tohatsu 8 HP 2-stroke stickinthemud57 at 9:39am 10.24.21 Normally you do not need to rebuild the carb, only clean the needle valve seat with carb cleaner. J
1984 37C - Dimensioned Drawings Plans DianaOfBurlington at 9:18am 10.24.21 Bosh, it depends on what you need a drawing for for me to see what I have. You will NOT find ANY fa
What is this? DianaOfBurlington at 9:08am 10.24.21
Battery cut-off switch? Chris Blubaugh01 at 8:59am 10.24.21 Thanks for the responses. The exact wiring is difficult to see, but you are correct on identifying t
1987 Catalina 22 " SeaClusion" Raising the Head Sail Leeward Rail at 8:50am 10.24.21 The more I think about it, the more I wonder why lazy jacks are even that useful on a 22 foot boat.
Engine lift - 1984 Hunter 37C jssailem at 8:41am 10.24.21 Welcome to the SBO Forum @D_Bosh and congrats on your new to you boat. The Hunter is a great boat.
Flooding issues with Tohatsu 8 HP 2-stroke thinwater at 8:34am 10.24.21 Normally you do not need to rebuild the carb, only clean the needle valve seat with carb cleaner. Ju
Finally went for a sail jssailem at 8:21am 10.24.21 Sweet. Congrats on getting the boat out and using the wind to push her around the Chesapeake. Fun ti
European batteries replacement - oceanis 48 (2015) jssailem at 8:11am 10.24.21 I would think the vertical height of the space to be the most limiting when seeking a battery fix.
European batteries replacement - oceanis 48 (2015) jssailem at 8:10am 10.24.21 Thanks for the picture. She is a grand looking vessel. Perhaps looking at this issue from the size
Flooding issues with Tohatsu 8 HP 2-stroke stickinthemud57 at 8:06am 10.24.21 Interesting! Yes, my bulb and hose are old. I bought a new hose and bulb from Academy (Marine Raider

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