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Utility/Storm Jib question ChuckThomas at 2:24am 04.02.07 Ask All Sailors 5/1124 Hi All,I have a 1981 Hunter 33 with a rolling furler 150% genny. This past weekend we were 'pratic
Cleaning decks, hulls, interior teak, what to use? Gary at 3:01am 04.02.07 Ask All Sailors 6/2646 What is the best products to use in cleaning decks, hulls, teak etc? Is there alternatives to the e
The Solar Stik... fact or fiction? ...the debate: h2ocruizers at 3:38am 04.02.07 Ask All Sailors 42/4398 Hey everybody! As many of you know, we have been posting here on SBO for many years now, and it
Venture 25 Keel Bolt etc. Popeye18296 at 3:33am 04.02.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1374 Where can I obtain keel bolt washers,bushings??
Cat 22 (1987 model) Refit Capt Whitaker at 5:30am 04.02.07 Catalina 22 5/3151 I have a Cat 22. I want to refit her innerds. I want to re-enforce her deck to her hull. Currently s
Capri 26 Sail Sliders Gary Vogel at 6:21am 04.02.07 Mid-Size Boats 4/1128 Does anyone know where I can by the sail sliders for a Capril 26 main sail??Thanks
Teak oil - what a difference! tegwilym at 6:30am 04.02.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 10/1415 As I wait for good sailing weather here in Seattle, I continue to work on my "new" boat. My wood tr
Good News for Whales Alan at 7:43am 04.02.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1017 A big leap forward in the ambitious campaign to save the world's last unspoiled gray whale nursery a
pss shaft seal Steve Anderson at 9:06am 04.02.07 Ask An Oday Owner 0/805 What are the tell tale signs that the rubber piece on the dripless shaft seal needs replacing? Mine
Max Prop Installation Chris at 11:31am 04.02.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1270 Trying to install a new Max Prop 3 blade classic. After installation, the blades are very stiff an
battery hold down block replacement Phil at 12:45pm 04.02.07 Ask All Sailors 2/1006 I am starting my work to get the boat ready for another season. I have a new battery and box ready t
water leak - port side interior bob greenfield at 10:29am 04.02.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/934 Water leak in 1994 29.5 Hunter - inside port cubby hole near forward berth. Please advise. Thank y
Stuffing box Ctskip at 1:14pm 04.02.07 Ask All Sailors 12/1322 I know it's been discussed here before, but I'm going out tomorrow and the box needed attention last
leaks in the bottom KevinMc at 1:14pm 04.02.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1032 I have a slow leak. Interestingly, I have no idea of how long it has been leaking. Last spring when
How to make (or buy) a preventer Steve A. at 1:24pm 04.02.07 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/812 Last fall I sailed my H28 from Boothbay, ME to Isle of Shoals in one overnight leg. The wind was bl
I'm disappointed to see... Brian D at 1:42pm 04.02.07 Ask All Sailors 38/2070 Seadance's thread about her Irwin 31 is gone. It's too bad that all it takes is a few malcontents to
fish finder transducer location walt at 3:12pm 04.02.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1393 I picked up an inexpensive fish finder with the "puck" style transducer and the manual shows either
Boom lines layout Jeff Richter at 4:44pm 04.02.07 Smaller Boats 2/864 I just attempted my first sail today and I can't figure out how to set up the topping lift or where
What's behind the galley? csobalvarro at 5:38pm 04.02.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/885 I have a cracked, ugly gray (plastic?) panel behind my galley. I see photos from other boats with wh
Splicer near NYC Samson XLS Extra Rich at 5:46pm 04.02.07 Ask All Sailors 7/1319 So I got a good deal on some 3/8 Samson XLS extra for a replacement main halyard. The only problem

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Adventures in anchoring Scott T-Bird at 2:22pm 07.26.21 pick up the mic on the VHF radio, call the sheriff, ask for assistance, have one of them board your
Need help identifying DaisyDonk at 2:20pm 07.26.21 Something to consider.... with that reverse transom, she might be hard to climb into from the wate
Help with identifying my boat? rgouette at 2:14pm 07.26.21 The Styrofoam is there for floatation. Back in the day, there was no "encapsulated" foam. Lot's of
275 Traveler and Main Sheet Froudy at 2:13pm 07.26.21 Having used both combinations i would go for a continuous line on the traveller and single lines for
Need help identifying DaisyDonk at 2:13pm 07.26.21 What a sweet little day sailer. Around 15 feet? Have you checked the sail for an insignia? And I d
Need help identifying DaisyDonk at 2:12pm 07.26.21 What a sweet little day sailer. Around 15 feet? Have you checked the sail for an insignia? It is a
Help with identifying my boat? JRacer at 2:06pm 07.26.21 The Styrofoam is there for floatation. Back in the day, there was no "encapsulated" foam. Lot's of o
Adventures in anchoring jon hansen at 2:05pm 07.26.21 pick up the mic on the VHF radio, call the sheriff, ask for assistance, have one of them board your
Adventures in anchoring Scott T-Bird at 1:58pm 07.26.21 Autopilot does not generally help (my last boat was a 34-foot cat). You are going too slow and th
2013+ MH-40 Discussion Bob R. at 1:50pm 07.26.21 I have a 2018 MH40 (Hull 137). I have 3 friends on the Chesapeake that all have 2013 MH40's. We ha
Prop Walk when in reverse Rarangi at 1:48pm 07.26.21 Wow you guys are so lucky i have a Herreshoff 36 weighing in around 9.5 ton It is a fully keeled
Adventures in anchoring Captain Larry-DH at 1:47pm 07.26.21 Good story @Scott T-Bird been in similar situations myself. I've been following this thread, and IMH
Adventures in anchoring tfox2069 at 1:38pm 07.26.21 I'm pretty strong and in this wind, there was not a chance that I could hold either the chain or th
Is there a Hunter 27 Edge out there? (1) Norsea27 at 1:25pm 07.26.21 @rgranger is correct. Boat was 15 years too late being produced by hunter. As a dealer I introduce
Troubleshooting LP on 343 Oceanis Alan M at 1:24pm 07.26.21 If the electrical panel says Gas Valve there certainly is a solenoid! Just hidden very well.
Adventures in anchoring Scott T-Bird at 1:21pm 07.26.21 Hey, Were you able to pull the boat forward by hand? I know it's easier with someone driving the b
Troubleshooting LP on 343 Oceanis Alan M at 1:16pm 07.26.21 As an owner of a 343 I can tell you there is probably a solenoid but it is hidden pretty well. An ea
Adventures in anchoring Scott T-Bird at 1:14pm 07.26.21 justsomeguy suggested a tripline. I think that would have solved it. Ken With the way the anchor
Help with identifying my boat? rgouette at 1:10pm 07.26.21 I had the same thought about those "tie points", or whatever they're called.. a great way to secure
Adventures in anchoring Scott T-Bird at 1:05pm 07.26.21 How was the swim? It was refreshing but short ... taking a swim at sunset when very few people are

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