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Chalking on boat FourPlay at 10:50am 04.22.07 Mid-Size Boats 5/1068 We just purchased 1986 28.5 and it is extremely chalky...what are the recommended steps to bring boa
Catboats and Hinged Masts Steve Braverman at 10:23pm 04.21.07 Ask All Sailors 5/6870 I currently sail an O'Day 25, and like it alright. I've always liked catboats for their simplicity a
Hunter 33 improvements Paul F at 11:00am 04.22.07 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1277 Like many of you I have made a few improvements to the old boat. I posted some of them in the impro
First timer You will laugh at this. (1) Jacques Leblanc at 11:47am 04.22.07 Ask All Sailors 10/1323 My first time out was filled with excitment.First off don't use a 12 pound thrust or a 20 pound thru
Mainsail cover: the clamshell kim edwards at 11:51am 04.22.07 Big Boats 2/946 Help! The velcro and zipper have given it their last on our clamshell mainsail cover. Hax anyone
mast step template? James9948 at 11:59am 04.22.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1045 Can anyone help me with the measurements of the mast step or bracket the mast sets in, or possibly t
considering a bilge pump Bill5091 at 11:57am 04.22.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/1480 Has anyone installed a bilge pump in a Mac 25? I have an '82 that stays in a slip during the season,
Mac 25 Keel Winch (1) Bob Gump at 11:54am 04.22.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/882 Had a little kink in my winch so I pulled it out to have a look...... Bought a new winch at Northern
What length Mac at 12:12pm 04.22.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/853 rope (I believe it is called a halyard) do you use to raise the main and run back to the cockpit. I
domed hatch cover lbdavis at 12:47pm 04.22.07 Ask All Sailors 4/1149 I am curious if anyone has any experience/knowledge with domed hatch covers. I am looking to replace
looking for Mac 25 parts Jacques Leblanc at 12:39pm 04.22.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/937 I remember reading that some one had a Mac 25 they were parting out ,I am looking for the slid on th
windless 1980 37c akflyr at 1:41pm 04.22.07 Big Boats 1/897 I would like to install a windless on the boat. But I need some more info. Were do you put the haus
Inboard Diesel 79 Hunter 27 HunterRuach27 at 12:33pm 04.22.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1112 I have just bought a 1979 HUnter 27. She is beautiful. Amazing shape and two surveys, one form the d
Fan Replacement - Alder Barbour Steve_Catalina at 12:24pm 04.22.07 Other Sailboats 1/956 My Alder-Barbour fan on the compressor unit in my 1988 Catalina is loud, I think the bearings in the
Home Sweet Home Port SailboatOwners.com at 3:37pm 04.22.07 Ask All Sailors 24/1671 Having a boat means having to keep it someplace. If you are fortunate enough to have a trailerable b
What is the minimum size stuart22320 at 3:06pm 04.22.07 Ask All Sailors 12/1334 What's the minimum size to safely get from Ft. Lauderdale, Fl to Bimini Islands. About 52 miles dire
electro scan-galley maid bill boswell at 9:22pm 04.20.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/1803 dear head mistress-i am considering installing a electro scan. is it possible to use with a galley
installing vhf antenna jkassel at 12:51am 04.21.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1197 Does anyone have experience installing vhf antennas at the mast head on a catalina 22. I am interest
Backstay question David at 1:36am 04.21.07 Catalina 22 5/1529 I just bought a 1981 Cat 22 with a fixed keel on a trailer. Very happy so far, can't wait to get on
Beneteau 235 big enough for Ocean travel??? flyingrv6 at 1:33am 04.21.07 Ask All Sailors 64/13907 I love the Beneteau 235 and I wanted to know the thoughts of others about the idea of possibility of

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HUNTER 320 ENGINE ROOM. JamesG161 at 3:17pm 02.26.21 Wrong or collapsed rear engine mounts? I think Don had it early. They failed, whacking the Rib. Q
Leaking keel on a Hunter 31 Capt Robbie at 3:07pm 02.26.21 no, The hull is fiberglass therefore will offer no protection against galvanic action. Zincs are fo
New Owner 28.5 ggrizzard at 3:07pm 02.26.21 M Maron, welcome to SBO. You will find lots of folks who gladly share their knowledge on issues wit
Funny Friday!!! (1) leo310 at 3:06pm 02.26.21 190846
HUNTER 320 ENGINE ROOM. JamesG161 at 3:05pm 02.26.21 Yes it is. Here's the other end: Nice to heat the boat too, on chilly night cruising up there! Do
Legend 40.5 Removing the Traveler (10) MetricMountie at 3:04pm 02.26.21 The traveller is indeed aluminum and I don't worry much about a reaction between the two more than t
Experience reducing Aero drag while trailering? Siamese at 3:03pm 02.26.21 Put the mast down. Lotta drag there.
Ericson 35 jon hansen at 3:00pm 02.26.21 i give you $0.50 for the ericson. irwin, ... naw
Survey on C310 #217 Siamese at 2:57pm 02.26.21 I bought a new 309 in 2007. Same hull, different interior. One of my multiple problems was a sever
Experience reducing Aero drag while trailering? Rick Webb at 2:57pm 02.26.21 Rick; Engineers at Hunter, Catalina and others did not think of the mast being alot of drag but you
HUNTER 320 ENGINE ROOM. DayDreamer41 at 2:52pm 02.26.21 Engine compartment has to be kept clean, it's where I keep my lunch. Bloody crew would have it eat
Mariner 19 on its trailer -- how high, how wide? (1) Noodat Lady at 2:51pm 02.26.21 Will's post just emphasises that you will have to get measurements from your particular boat. My tra
Consolidating primary fuel filters Jim_H42 at 2:31pm 02.26.21 Thanks Ron - your '2 cents' got me thinking - I'd don't believe a running engine would sucking on th
Survey on C310 #217 sailme88 at 2:25pm 02.26.21 Give the HIN to your insurance company.. Have them see if there are any records of insurance claims
Mariner 19 on its trailer -- how high, how wide? Will Gilmore at 2:21pm 02.26.21 Hi, JackOlsen. I commend you for your choice of sailing craft. I am the VP of Communication for the
H26 Battery Panel / Wall Doug J at 2:15pm 02.26.21 When I was working on my battery project, the cushions were removed, as well as the aft bulkhead. I
Survey on C310 #217 Grichelli at 2:07pm 02.26.21 Looks like the sent out the mechanic and the issue with the engine was a loose nut. We are going to
"Multi Ring Deck Organizer" (1) dLj at 2:06pm 02.26.21 Lead rings are becoming quite common and this deck organizer seems to be very similar. Might even b
Plastic packing box Ralph Johnstone at 2:06pm 02.26.21 I think I would have much more confidence in that one stainless steel hose clamp than I would in th
"Multi Ring Deck Organizer" Joe at 1:53pm 02.26.21 . I call it a reverse Barber Hauler but I'm not sure if that is a good name or not. You can

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