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Tarik at 2:58am 05.13.07
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I have just purchased a new inflatable and small outboard motor. I would like to attach the motor t
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To all our sailing moms on SBO. Have a wonderful day.
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I own a PSC 34 and the aluminum cable control wheel wheel which is attached to the rudder shaft look
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I have an O'day 25 from 1976. It had a thru the hull head disposal system. It was half way fitted
PATRICK at 1:11am 05.13.07
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I JUST BOUGHT A 33, 1979, LOOKING FOR A MANUAL.
carl1553 at 5:13am 05.13.07
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Does anyone have a good place to order a canvas winter cover for my tartan 37?
larry d at 5:12am 05.13.07
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I built an Eastport pram over the winter. My concern is small but important. I'm not sure what is th
Pat at 5:03am 05.13.07
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I have an older Autohelm system that was intalled probably when the boat was new that includes depth
raven at 5:18am 05.13.07
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Hi O'Dayers. I'm hoping to join your club soon. I'm looking at a 20' O'Day. It's a really nice boat
Doug at 6:21am 05.13.07
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HI, I just changed my raw water impeller. When I started the engine, there is a noticeable squeak l
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I am new catalina 22 owner(94). Can anyone explain the operation or do's and dont's concerning the
jeff at 9:24am 05.13.07
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I am buying a Santana 22 and I need a trailer. Does any one know where I might find one?
Luff Shack at 10:29am 05.13.07
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Out of the blue today, two cracks developed from the top of our starboard window. *cry One grew al
Steve Peters at 10:20am 05.13.07
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Hello, I need to retube my 14 foot Ahilles RIB, change out the old inflatable tubing around the FRP
Mike B at 10:13am 05.13.07
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Anyone have some pictures of the way they have run the jib sheets to the winches? I have noticed th
Joshua at 10:00am 05.13.07
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Hi guys, can anyone give me an idea how hard it would be to install a Raymarine ST6002 Sailpilot int
Rob Hessenius at 12:27pm 05.13.07
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Wow, did I have a wierd Saturday afternoon. I went out in a moderate breeze. I was motoring out,
gweisheipl at 12:47pm 05.13.07
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I will try this post again! I own a 1983 H31 and I am attempting to install an S1 Wheelpilot Rudder
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Does anyone have instructions for a SRmariner digital depth gauge? I think it is a ddm1. thanks

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Overprotection of prop (too much anode) on BENETEAU Oceanis 351
Bob S at 8:06am 09.17.21
I've gone the season with Pettit Prop paint, when the can ran out I switched to a ZRC product with t
how to judge appropriate draft in very light winds?
Don Guillette at 7:49am 09.17.21
If a sailor can sail in light air they can sail in anything. The main sheet trimmer is responsible f
how to judge appropriate draft in very light winds?
sail sfbay at 7:37am 09.17.21
Ditto easing the halyard and backstay (just enough to take up the slack) and outhaul to add extra ma
Replacing passive skimmer with electric field pump and automatic switch
kloudie1 at 7:22am 09.17.21
Is that the suction strainer for the manual bilge pump?
H41DS. What is a cut wire doing under galley?
DRhoads at 7:22am 09.17.21
Wish my 420 manual had that detail. I will keep this one since the vessels are so close as another
Overprotection of prop (too much anode) on BENETEAU Oceanis 351
dlochner at 7:21am 09.17.21
Though you were not supposed to mix zinc and aluminum anodes in salt water. Use one or the other b
Overprotection of prop (too much anode) on BENETEAU Oceanis 351
DRhoads at 7:15am 09.17.21
Though you were not supposed to mix zinc and aluminum anodes in salt water. Use one or the other bu
Faded Sunbrella (or equivalent) Boat Canvas
BigEasy at 6:58am 09.17.21
That's great, but What will talking to Sunbrella do to restore the color? Nothing. The idea is t
Reef lines jam in blocks when reefing
jssailem at 6:33am 09.17.21
The lines appear faded with age and exposure. That could be the issue. A good long soak in mild soap
Maine Sail update
lehighsail at 6:11am 09.17.21
Done. Speedy recovery from another of your beneficiaries.
Faded Sunbrella (or equivalent) Boat Canvas   (1)
rgranger at 5:07am 09.17.21
No personal experience, but having recently purchased all new canvas I can appreciate your desire t
Beneteau 41.1 2017 autopilot compass failure intermittently
DougM at 4:41am 09.17.21
I have a similar issue with a Raymarine ST6001. Compass heading matches the GPS and all seems normal
Redoing salon table on a Beneteau 37
Bluenose at 4:16am 09.17.21
Same way the other is attached. There are flat steel bars under the table that it (and the original
Maine Sail update
wsconner at 3:58am 09.17.21
Hang tight and fight hard, Rodd. You will come out stronger. You are one of planet earth's premium
Reef lines jam in blocks when reefing
Joe at 2:32am 09.17.21
Perhaps a less close up view would help. The jam is visible, but the rest of the set up is not, so
Catalina 22 gooseneck end cap scew removel
LydieBP at 1:14am 09.17.21
Thank you ! That helps alot. I will get to drilling the screws out. One question, are those SS thr
Catalina 22 gooseneck end cap scew removel   (1)
pclarksurf at 10:23pm 09.16.21
Just attempted to remove mine by way of installing a reef hook-- managed one with screw driver and p
trailer extension   (2)
pclarksurf at 10:11pm 09.16.21
Don't have a good shot of it during deployment-- but if you have stock original trailer the main r

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