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CDI Roller Furl Bob Fox at 3:19am 09.11.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1369 After doing some research and talking to a few people I opted for a CDI roller furlfor my 1975 Pear
1972 Catalina sailboat Don Corbett at 3:42am 09.11.07 Smaller Boats 4/1879 I would like to know what specific worn ares to look for in this boat.
new jib stevevoyce at 4:08am 09.11.07 Mid-Size Boats 5/1018 I am buying a new jib for my 1989 Hunter 30. Do I want to stick with a 110% or move up to a 130%?
Help found these good looking folding teak tables caguy at 5:24am 09.11.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/1187 I want to use it for the cockpit. Found them on Ebay but can purchase directly from seller for $17 a
Edson Wheel Steering- Balance/Adjustment? Barry7363 at 6:29am 09.11.07 Catalina 30 2/1452 We have a 1983 C-30 which we bought last year. We have an oe Edson wheel and this year have noticed
Yamaha 30 dodger/bimini Frank at 6:38am 09.11.07 Yamaha 4/2294 Hi:Has anyone tried to add a dodger and/or bimini to a Yamaha 30? It seems difficult to do proper
buying a yankee 30 jeff osborne at 7:14am 09.11.07 Other Sailboats 0/1467 I am looking at buying a 1972 yankee 30 hull #85 and was wandering if anyone could tell me what mark
Edson Wheel Steering- Balance/Adjustment? Barry7363 at 7:10am 09.11.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1403 Our 1983 C-30 has an oe Edson wheel and this year we've noticed a distinct "pull" to Port when motor
Hunter 25.5 Port replacement laketravisman at 7:32am 09.11.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1172 I want to replace the side and front ports. I would like to get recommendations for where to purchas
Shaft Strut replacement Randy P at 7:25am 09.11.07 Big Boats 5/1404 Hello,I have to replace the cutlass strut on my 1988 hunter 37 (broke in half). The boat will have
Volvo 2003t repower Yanmar Autoprop for sale David Knebes at 7:57am 09.11.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/2575 Well my 2003t has finally given me enough grief to repower. I have made my choice between a Volvo D
Auto Pilot Rudder Control Self Test John Ehricht at 8:09am 09.11.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/945 Our Auto Pilot ST4000+ always did something(self Test?) in standby as soon as it was powered up and
Should I get a furling system? Dick Westwood at 8:22am 09.11.07 Ask All Sailors 9/1951 I've been sailing my Cal 20 with regular headsails (working jib, a racing jib, and a genoa). Since I
Hull structure comparisons frenchy at 9:46am 09.11.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 21/2935 I have questions regarding the structure of hulls. I want to buy a live aboard/ blue water boat. I
Sailboat Magazine David Hall22685 at 10:15am 09.11.07 Day Sailers 1/1293 Having been out of sailing for some years and having just bought a Hunter 170, I would like to suscr
Adding air conditioning Larry14199 at 10:28am 09.11.07 Big Boats 2/1137 I will be adding AC to my h34 this winter. I would like to hear from anyone that has completed this
Cabin storage locker Mark15093 at 11:13am 09.11.07 Catalina 22 3/1460 The forwrd port side locker, where the keel bolt is has some issues.1) lately there has been water
In boom furling system Leigh14353 at 12:10pm 09.11.07 Mid-Size Boats 1/1114 I am considering installing an in-boom furling system for the huge main sail on my Vision 32. Has a
B & R rig reefing LSCalifornia at 1:58pm 09.11.07 Big Boats 20/2382 Anyone with the newer fractional rig care to chime in with their reefing practices. I'm still getti
Knocking me out - what is it?? Joe Bisacca at 3:31pm 09.11.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1171 I have a 1984 Catalina 36 Tall Rig in great shape. The only deal is that the interior cabin develop

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Help remembering small cruiser name sail sfbay at 8:17pm 09.24.21 Welcome to the forum!! Photo?
Funny Friday!!! DArcy at 8:03pm 09.24.21 Since we all have gained weight as a result of lockdowns and restricted activities... Perhaps 2021
Cabin/Salon Light Replacements quadrille38 at 7:46pm 09.24.21 I know the SBO site may have a higher cost but those folks operate his wonderful site (at no charge)
Elvabro Deck Passage Cableport - Thread size Ralph Johnstone at 7:18pm 09.24.21 Buy a selection of nuts at a few cents / nut.
2005 Hunter 36 Stainless Steel Arch (1) Ralph Johnstone at 7:11pm 09.24.21 5200 solvents: https://www.boatingmag.com/marine-solvents-for-removing-5200 Don't know the writer
Catalina 22 or Tanzer 22 Wolfpack Six at 7:05pm 09.24.21 What type of sailing do you intend to do with it (day sail, trailering, overnight, racing, etc)? Wh
Funny Friday!!! Michael Davis at 6:51pm 09.24.21 I'm sure that bear would love to 'cuddle' you. Cuddle's a euphemism for something!? Humm! I wonder
Funny Friday!!! Will Gilmore at 6:35pm 09.24.21 Not your average cuddly teddy bear! I'm sure that bear would love to 'cuddle' you. Cuddle's a eup
Bimini canvas replacement Rich Stidger at 6:34pm 09.24.21 Go to AmeriSeam with the model and year of your sailboat. I would expect them to have the pattern.
Bilge pump not running off of the battery Benny17441 at 6:03pm 09.24.21 Your 83 Cat like boats of its era probably came from factory with a manual breaker switch to the bil
Yanmar 3gm30f manual Jwhy at 5:56pm 09.24.21 Thanks for the input. I now have every thing I need!
New O'Day 20 owner with no sailing experience and a project boat I didn't need (4) JT Burkard at 5:40pm 09.24.21
Tropical Storm Sam Benny17441 at 5:40pm 09.24.21 To early to worry. It has slowed down its forward motion so the scenario at the time of approach is
IS my 1990 Beneteau s 41S5 alternator working?? Benny17441 at 5:37pm 09.24.21 Don't you have a cockpit panel with idiot lights and a buzzer to advice of a failure of Temperature,
2005 Hunter 36 Stainless Steel Arch drm1 at 5:06pm 09.24.21 That was exactly our dilemma when we bought. Preferred to spend the time off up in the Bay rather
Funny Friday!!! Allan12210 at 4:57pm 09.24.21 t a show-er.
Hunter 34 Bass Control Panel Indicator lights Allan12210 at 4:53pm 09.24.21 I changed mine a long time ago. Is there a small threaded retaining ring on the back side of the bul
Winterizing the Head Holding Tank Davidasailor26 at 4:47pm 09.24.21 With a manual head I used to do what dlochner suggests with the intake. Only difference is that I us
Beneteau First 35s5 Dinette Table (2) Hollyberry at 4:35pm 09.24.21 Our 35s5 came without a table too. I built one as shown. Rather that two dropleafs the starboard sid
Wema Fresh Water Gauge - Sending Unit JamesG161 at 3:23pm 09.24.21 I'll be calling city hall Monday and ask if they are adding more. More is never an issue with clea

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