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prdewolf at 7:05am 06.15.07
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I'm comparing PHRF ratings for a stock 1997 Hunter 310. What is the non-spin. rating for this boat?
sketch at 7:03am 06.15.07
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is it possible to change to rotation of the prop shaft on my atomic 4 inboard? it is currantly a rt
newbigmac26X at 1:21am 06.15.07
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karen at 11:22am 06.15.07
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I use an outboard motor. The battery ' gas are located in the cockpit area under the seat. Before s
Lynn Ocean at 10:39am 06.15.07
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Hello Oday Sages, In the past I had a small day sailer, with out the topping lift. Now, as I am ab
B737 at 9:33am 06.15.07
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Has anyone figure out how many gallons per hour they burn with a 3 cyl yanmar 22hp engine. I have no
B737 at 9:29am 06.15.07
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Has anyone figure out how many gallons per hour they burn with a 3 cyl yanmar 22hp engine. I have n
kevin at 1:39pm 06.15.07
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First I want to thank all those who replied to my previos post. When I figure this site out I may le
Wally at 1:38pm 06.15.07
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Can anyone tell me what the main sail area is for a 87 hunter 23 is? Also has anyone ever seen a tun
No gps   (1)
jleblanc31 at 2:09pm 06.15.07
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I don't have a GPS to tell how fast I am going any ideas on a not counter? Ive heard of using a lin
Sanders Lamont at 1:56pm 06.15.07
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As of a week or so ago there were three 37 cutters in our marina at Alameda: two on Gate 8 and one o
Slipin Away at 9:28pm 06.13.07
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Has anyone wired a remote windless control to the cockpit of their sailboat. If so please include i
Ross in Tampa at 9:43pm 06.13.07
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What are you and the sailors in your area doing doing to celebrate Summersailstice? Lots of raftups
mike C16582 at 9:24pm 06.13.07
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Yippie........... 1 month until we all meet at the 5th annual O'Day Owner's rOnDAYvous in Milford
Mike8088 at 9:21pm 06.13.07
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I'm interested in cutting about two feet from my lifelines so that I can attach them to the low part
justmetonyc1 at 10:12pm 06.13.07
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I am a new 25 Catalina owner....I have raised and lowered masts on other boats but never this one. A
HD at 10:24pm 06.13.07
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I just bought this Aquarius 23 three weeks ago and last weekend the cable to the keel broke. I got t
capncowboy23769 at 11:30pm 06.13.07
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I purchased a yamaha MS24 motorsailor. Very nice boat, good lines, sails very well, has 1 cylinder
Jerry at 12:24am 06.14.07
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Hello, I recently purchased a Macgregor 26M with twin rudders. My question is how loose should the
Jerry at 12:29am 06.14.07
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Hello, I recently purchased a Macgregor 26M and had a 50 HP Mercury installed. The Mecrury manual

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Universal Diesel 5411 overheats with recirc line open, never gets warm with recirc line pinched closed
fox9988 at 3:14pm 07.05.21
It's a new 143F thermostat. I pulled it out when the engine temp was 180F. The thermostat was open u
Shower drain clogged
Tally Ho at 3:04pm 07.05.21
Safety procedure after melted impeller on 2GM?
DArcy at 3:01pm 07.05.21
@RoyS I've been thinking about doing this. I had an overheat a week ago due to the water pump belt b
1987 C22 SK Fuel to Outboard   (1)
Jacktar at 2:50pm 07.05.21
mine goes out the rear vent from the fuel compartment
H34 galley
Jim szczublewski at 2:45pm 07.05.21
holy! it's huge.
Battery troubles
Head Sail at 2:36pm 07.05.21
motor sailed for about two hours, but noted no amps were going to the battery. Your alternator i
Standing Rigging
jssailem at 2:20pm 07.05.21
At 5:15 on the video you can see how to get the T Hook in and out of the mast.
Battery troubles
dLj at 2:13pm 07.05.21
The only AGM's that I'm aware of that list equalization are Lifelines. But I might be tempted to try
Standing Rigging
jssailem at 2:03pm 07.05.21
Hello and welcome to the SBO Forum. Rigging is an interesting project. Essential to a safe boat. H
Arguing with insurance company
MikeHoncho at 2:02pm 07.05.21
too bad we dont know why the OP's shaft seal was leaking. (NB- there have been r
Inflatable RIB
capseaquel at 1:57pm 07.05.21
Thanks for the prompt detailed response. Think we can work that on our boat. Much appreciated neig
Battery troubles
Don S/V ILLusion at 1:55pm 07.05.21
I borrowed a battery jumper from yard and was able to get the engine running when connected to ba
Battery troubles
Stu Jackson at 1:48pm 07.05.21
In addition to Maine Sail's linked website, this may help you, too: Electrical Systems 101 Electr
Missing plate on mast   (1)
JamesG161 at 1:40pm 07.05.21
This is a picture of the hinged fold out steps that are stagger up the mast. These allow work on the
Electronic anomalies
dlochner at 1:39pm 07.05.21
When electronics act up, sometimes a hard reset back to factory defaults works. Also check to see if
Battery troubles
dlochner at 1:31pm 07.05.21
Thanks to both - I bought two Decca Group 27 AGM batteries last year. I am at a mooring and I just
Battery troubles
kloudie1 at 1:29pm 07.05.21
Type of charge controller is connected between the solar and the battery?
Proper Wrench for Stuffing Box Maintenance   (1)
jaysweet at 1:27pm 07.05.21
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072LWP3Y3 This is a really nicely machined adjustable that I use
Battery troubles
Captain W at 1:18pm 07.05.21
Thanks to both - I bought two Decca Group 27 AGM batteries last year. I am at a mooring and I just

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