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Spinnaker Bill19649 at 7:25am 05.26.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1173 Has anyone added a spinnaker to a Hunter 23? If so, where did you mount the spinnaker halyard block
H23 or F16 Brian M H23 at 8:08pm 05.24.07 Smaller Boats 1/915 So yesterday I was heading for the slip, fighting the wind and the current, (in about 3kt of wind) m
Inmast Telltales seadaddler at 7:54pm 05.24.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/1053 Has any one added telltales on the inmast main.My new H-36 has telltales on the jib but not on the
masthead sheave letterman at 9:20pm 05.24.07 Other Sailboats 1/1133 I need the sheave size for the masthead. I measured them once, but can't find the info. I know I s
Installing Shore Power idea heysteveh at 10:19pm 05.24.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1139 I have a '93 Macgregor 26S with a nicely installed wiring system done by the P.O.He gave me a 35' y
Wind instrument? (1) Blue Eyes at 10:56pm 05.24.07 Other Sailboats 3/1118 I'd like to add a wind instument this year. The mast has a cable and attachment for a wind instrumen
Solar Bilge for 17' Oday Lynne14755 at 1:00am 05.25.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1303 Hi,My husband and I recently purchased a 17' Oday Daysailor (1965 I think) and it doesn't have a co
Outboard Engine larry100 at 2:05am 05.25.07 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1437 The original owner of my 1980 O'Day 25' had a yanmar 1 GM 6 hp diesel installed in 1983. On monthly
How to attach wood accesories Rob Humphreys at 2:40am 05.25.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/862 I recently purchased a 1989 MacGregor 26D and am deciding what kind of modifications I want to make.
FIRST 265 (1) RICARDO at 4:23am 05.25.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1368 HELLO. I AM THE OWNER OF A BENETEAU FIRST 265 IN SPAIN. HERE THERE ARE VERY FEW UNITS OF THIS MODEL,
Tuning a Cal 20 Dick Westwood at 5:40am 05.25.07 Cal 2/1163 I've installed new standing rigging (from Steve Seals) on my Cal 20, and am now tuning it.Right no
Gennaker Size? FOB at 1:54am 05.25.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/2282
ToeRail Refinishing Rick2413 at 7:44am 05.25.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1211 I need to refresh the faded/whitened anodized aluminum toerail on my 79 Hunter. I do not wait to use
wiring mystery Larry Connolly at 3:38am 05.25.07 Seidelmann 4/1641 I have a pull switch on the Yanmar instrument panel. At first I thought it might be an engine stop
Where Do You Have Your Mast Plate Set? Don-MT at 9:20am 05.25.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1047
Frozen Turning Block Craig at 10:51am 05.25.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1249 On my '81 hunter 27, I have a set of turning blocks at the base of the mast. The mast and jib halya
Yanmar 27 vs 40 on a B373 Robbie at 10:28am 05.25.07 Ask All Sailors 14/7539 My wife and I are looking to live aboard. I have found the answer to most of my questions on this si
Replacing C25 keel cable in the water?? Joel Parker at 10:25am 05.25.07 Smaller Boats 3/1299 I keep our C25 Swing Keel in Salt Water 12 months a year. That requires the relpace meny of the keel
Bottom Paint Under Trailer Bunks Mike48 at 11:07am 05.25.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1576 I'm working on sanding and prepping the bottom of my H23 to paint. I was planning to support the sid
Seeking advice from actual experience... Honeyman at 12:39pm 05.25.07 Ask All Sailors 7/996 of moving 34' plus sailboat by land transport. Specifically, to what degree does one need to dis-ass

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Stuffing Box (Packing Gland) Leaking... tfox2069 at 8:53am 06.30.21 My propshaft drips to the engine drip tray (pan). There is also a purposeful hole under the propsha
New toilet and holding tank system Stu Jackson at 8:53am 06.30.21 New holding tank from Catalina Direct - they say their new tanks are twice as thick as the original
Just can't get no release! Project_Mayhem at 8:52am 06.30.21 When you refer to a ratchet cleat, do you mean one of the blocks has a one way ratcheting mechanism?
Mast foot caulk type LloydB at 8:51am 06.30.21 I agree with @kloudie1 Main Sail's butyl sealant is the best way to go for attaching deck hardware.
Stuffing Box (Packing Gland) Leaking... Stu Jackson at 8:49am 06.30.21 Yes, tighten the nut by 1/2 turn. That's way too much for starters. Try 1/8 turn at a time. Here
Stuffing Box (Packing Gland) Leaking... SailorElliot at 8:48am 06.30.21 Good advice above on what to do immediately. But I'm concerned about your comment I quoted above.
Stuffing Box (Packing Gland) Leaking... tfox2069 at 8:44am 06.30.21 We are leaving on vacation for a week on Thursday, June 31st (off the boat), and I am worried that
Stuffing Box (Packing Gland) Leaking... Davidasailor26 at 8:40am 06.30.21
H38 Companionway steps hinge screw holes stripped out on stair side letskeepriding at 8:39am 06.30.21 somewhat. You would end up using 2 backing plates, an upper and lower. you can see the lower screws
Hello, new 25 owner with questions! jssailem at 8:30am 06.30.21 Welcome to the SBO Forum J.... Congrats on the sailboat. You have some great water to sail in. As a
Stuffing Box (Packing Gland) Leaking... jssailem at 8:27am 06.30.21 "leaving on vacation for a week on Thursday, June 31st (off the boat)" Which year does that happen i
Stuffing Box (Packing Gland) Leaking... Terry Cox at 8:19am 06.30.21 Is it worth an immediate haul out, or will it be fine (for around a week)? As Don mentioned, hand
Just can't get no release! Leeward Rail at 8:19am 06.30.21 Make it a ratchet cleat (makes it easier to hand-hold and lowers the release tension). +1 Our C22
Docking Against the Wind (2) jssailem at 8:16am 06.30.21 Not much more than spiking it with a Boat Hook and holding on... uring you get to the dock... 195764
New toilet and holding tank system jssailem at 8:14am 06.30.21 (reroute the toilet intake line to tee into the head sink drain line..it's described in my book) th
1987 Catalina 22 SK Upper and Lower Shroud Boots Leeward Rail at 8:07am 06.30.21 I used blue PVC pipe and removed the markings as described. Much nicer than typical white. Afaik,
New toilet and holding tank system Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:59am 06.30.21 New holding tank from Catalina Direct - they say their new tanks are twice as thick as the original.
Hello, new 25 owner with questions! J_Stone at 7:51am 06.30.21 Good morning . The pendant for the centerboard will be in the front of the cockpit . There should b
Cushion modification Leeward Rail at 7:49am 06.30.21 It is just overlapping the other, larger cushion that is at the back of the quarter berth. Ahh. O
Docking Against the Wind Tedd at 7:48am 06.30.21

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