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Power Windlass Jeff10628 at 2:51pm 07.30.07 Mid-Size Boats 1/890 How do I mount a windlass without major fiberglass reconstruction on my 33.5? I have a low profile,
REMOVAL OF PAINT WITHOUT DESTROYING GELCOAT (1) sand sailor at 3:09pm 07.30.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1763 I WANT TO TRY AND RESTORE THE ORIGINAL GELCOAT OR BOND A NEW ONE TO THE OLD ONE WITHOUT DESTROYING I
Raymarine autopilot installation on a 375 Don Wilbert at 10:39pm 07.28.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1382 The old Autohelm 4000 bit the dust and I just ordered a Raymarine S1(West Marine priced matched the
need help with thru hull mystery exhibitdesign at 10:09pm 07.28.07 Other Sailboats 3/1233 I just recently purchased a Capri 25 that was sitting unused for 13 years. At the bottom of the hull
outboard engine margaret deans at 10:07pm 07.28.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/999 we want to upgrade our engine from a 5hp outboard to an 8hp.. what model is recommended.. has any on
Fwd hatch for Hunter 28.5 Lamontf at 12:59am 07.29.07 Mid-Size Boats 1/1311 We need to replace the 21" forward hatch - anyone know where to get one or a suitable replacement? 2
Mobile AL marinas Kerry at 12:56am 07.29.07 Other Sailboats 5/1717 I will be in Mobile, AL (by car) next week. Looking the area over for possible relocation. Will be l
knotmeter problem dick12062 at 12:14am 07.29.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1318 my knotmeter works intermittenly--my first thought was that the wheel was plugged but a week ago a d
heat exchanger? losciale1 at 11:57pm 07.28.07 Mid-Size Boats 1/1158 I have no idea where its located or what it may look like on my 1983 catalina 27 or how to aproach d
Sail boats in movies Art at 1:47am 07.29.07 Mid-Size Boats 1/1908 I know this is crazzy but this has been driving me crazzzy! I am sure that most of you have seen t
SSB Installation AndrewC17617 at 1:50am 07.29.07 Mid-Size Boats 0/974 I am planning on a coastal trip to Southern California, and have recently acquired a SSB radio, ante
ST50 radar not working Pat at 1:53am 07.29.07 Ask All Sailors 1/1058 Took the mast down last fall and after launch I never got the radar back up. It lights up but doesn'
Lewmar winch Eric14504 at 1:55am 07.29.07 Other Sailboats 0/865 On my CD30 I have been working on winch maintenance... I cleverly popped out the centre spindle key
rigging a foss form rudder Terry11319 at 3:34am 07.29.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/865 My rudder is difficult to work. I believe the rope may not be routed correctly. The side that rais
Not!! Kile ShelliO at 4:32am 07.29.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1522 I'm a newbe with only 2 years of expeience. I have a slip live near a lake and get lots of hours in.
tabernacle mast on catalina 38 SteveHutton at 4:21am 07.29.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/2467 Does anyone have any experience with mast tabernacle on a Catalina 34,36,38? Do any companies make
Autopilot for Catalina 30 Hal at 4:32am 07.29.07 Mid-Size Boats 0/1961 Hello,I am considering an autopilot for my Catalina 30 (1979 vintage). I plan to use the autopilo
atomic 5411 exhaust manifold very hot Tang07 at 4:54am 07.29.07 Ask All Sailors 6/5301 I have a catalina 30 with an atomic 5411 diesel. The last time we were out I had some wires melt do
Trailer weight of a Catalina 18? 90mtx at 4:55am 07.29.07 Smaller Boats 2/3800 I am looking at a traileralbe sailboat and am curious as to the weight of the Catalina 18 on the tra
Doyle drop down battens and in-mast furling optimystic at 6:05am 07.29.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1440 I have a 2004 Hunter 41 with an in-mast furling system. I began racing my boat this season. The bo

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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
Its funny Friday! (1) jssailem at 9:25am 10.29.21 199627
Running hot 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
Its funny Friday! (1) jssailem at 9:22am 10.29.21 199626
Running hot 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
Running hot (1) 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
Its funny Friday! (1) rgranger at 8:37am 10.29.21 199624
Its funny Friday! (1) rgranger at 8:36am 10.29.21 199623
Its funny Friday! rgranger at 8:33am 10.29.21 They're Back! Those wonderful Church Bulletins! Thank God for the church ladies with typewriters. Th
Hunter 410 refrigerator (2) 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
Old Salts yappasailing at 8:01am 10.29.21
Running hot 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
Aft control sj21 (1) Trick at 7:39am 10.29.21 199620 Thxs for the help. Look forward to using the forum.
Running hot 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. :)
Marelon Seacock fail! FastOlson at 7:19am 10.29.21 Point taken. So, change the thread title. Also, their competitors at "Tru Design" might indeed have

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