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What mods have you made to make single-handing easier? flightlead404 at 7:19am 06.03.21 Big Boats 41/6543 I have a 2007 H38. As the title suggests, looking for ideas or tips on what you've done to make sin
Catalina 250 WB Kick Up Rudder John Marrone at 6:52am 06.03.21 Smaller Boats 1/1045 New sailor, here............... About to purchase this 250 and the boat does not have a kick up rudd
Bilge pump mounting ideas? jdrutten at 6:47am 06.03.21 Mid-Size Boats 7/3447 I have a Hunter 306 and recently discovered that the float switch (Seachoice 19407) for my bilge pum
Hunter Legend 37 Rudder bearings ssmyers102 at 5:26am 06.03.21 Big Boats 9/2407 Hi All, 87 Legend 37.5 , replacing my rudder with a new Foss rudder. I have a little play in the r
Finding a Pre-Owned Catalina 250 WB Trailer John Marrone at 4:12am 06.03.21 Smaller Boats 3/1539 Looking for some help with sourcing availability of a Catalina 250 WB Trailer. About to consider pur
Bimini...what does it refer to? Ken13559 at 8:00pm 06.02.21 Ask All Sailors 19/2148 I've a question. When one says Bimini, does it refer to the Sunbrella material that provides shade o
Need surveyor eastern shore Maryland njlarry at 5:24pm 06.02.21 Ask All Sailors 2/610 Anyone know of any good surveyors Eastern Shore Maryland from Annapolis to Kent County near Rock Hal
H326 HIN stuendan at 4:24pm 06.02.21 Mid-Size Boats 6/1132 Hi guys, Can anyone tell me where the HIN number will be found on the Hunter 326? - it's not on the
Sirius 21 keel allan5530 at 3:23pm 06.02.21 Sirius 21/22 9/3850 Hello I'm new to this site as well new to Sirius 21 swing keels. My question to the group is about
keel bolts ? - buying boat (3) Veneto at 1:43pm 06.02.21 Ask All Sailors 16/3983 Hi, I am delighted to join the forum. Probably I will become new owner. I am looking to buy an Ocea
SailboatOwners canvas MHauser at 12:35pm 06.02.21 C&C 6/1210 Hello, Has anybody purchased canvas from this organization? I am looking at a new mainsail cover fo
Pre 1995 Catalina Boats Companionway Screech mholzmann at 11:24am 06.02.21 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1013 The sliding companionway hatch on many of the Catalina Sailboats built in the 80's and early 90's ar
Cal 21 port light repair (1) PeteTheri at 10:13am 06.02.21 Ask All Sailors 5/424 I removed the port lights on my Cal 21 to replace the glass and channel gaskets. The original chann
First Contact! (What are the rules after being hit by another boat?) LakeShark at 9:30am 06.02.21 Racing 28/7981 So during the Catalina 22 Nationals regatta I had my first contact with another vessel. We were the
Questions Regarding Freshwater Pump Billy_Pilgrim at 9:10am 06.02.21 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 23/2391 The freshwater pump on my sailboat is leaking and needs to be replaced. Is this replacement as "simp
2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season (2) JamesG161 at 7:45am 06.02.21 Weather and Forecasting 3/1407 194778 Ana was so early, that NOAA is considering changing Season Start to MAY 15 versus JUNE 1. M
Sirius21 allan5530 at 6:39am 06.02.21 Ask All Sailors 2/394 Hello, I'm a new member and new owner of a Sirius 21. I'm doing a much needed restoration and lookin
How to use a D-shackle mooring (1) dleckenby at 3:06am 06.02.21 Ask All Sailors 8/1908 Today I encountered a type of mooring (see attached pic) that I'd never seen before and was hoping t
Pearson 33-2 caretakers 31seahorse at 7:04pm 06.01.21 Ask All Sailors 4/1465 Hello SBO Members, On May 21st Eileen and I became the caretakers of a beautiful 1986 Pearson 33-2
Hood Stoway Furling luff rod and cover Seth the Sailor at 6:48pm 06.01.21 Parts Search 0/408 Looking for PVC luff rod cover for Hood in-mast Stoway system. As well as other parts that may be av

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inspecting a Catalina 30 dlochner at 6:04am 02.09.25 The cost of the paint and few brushes and rollers. This is a DIY job. Especially with VC 17.
Your experience with online courses? sesmith at 6:00am 02.09.25 The ONLY engine you need to learn about is the one in YOUR boat. Basic diesel concepts are book le
Legend 40.5 - freezer cold plate temperature smokey73 at 5:53am 02.09.25 Along the line of freezer temperature control. Where should the sensor be located for the mechanica
Yanmar 3gmf zinc Tally Ho at 5:53am 02.09.25
inspecting a Catalina 30 docjlb54 at 5:47am 02.09.25 What should I expect to pay for a bottom paint job for this Capri 18?
inspecting a Catalina 30 dlochner at 5:29am 02.09.25 Thanks for the Bay Sails advice. I see Katlynn Marine mentioned a lot on the internet, and was pla
inspecting a Catalina 30 docjlb54 at 5:01am 02.09.25 Thanks for the Bay Sails advice. I see Katlynn Marine mentioned a lot on the internet, and was plan
Outfitting a little bare boat Captain Larry-DH at 5:01am 02.09.25 Can't argue with the inflatable vest with strobe and PLB. I guess I oughta. Since you will be coas
inspecting a Catalina 30 dlochner at 4:55am 02.09.25 John, I just inherited a Capri 18 and cannot wait to get it refurbished and on the water. I raced
inspecting a Catalina 30 docjlb54 at 4:46am 02.09.25 Thanks for the encouragement, John. The lake house has a generous waterfront that will allow for mo
Outfitting a little bare boat Captain Larry-DH at 4:42am 02.09.25 spare cotter and clevis pins Seizing wire can always be substituted in a pinch to gerry-rig it
Yanmar 3gmf zinc kloudie1 at 4:28am 02.09.25 The 3 gmf does. not have a zinc .
Outfitting a little bare boat Urban Hermit at 4:01am 02.09.25 Don't sell that boat short. My father sailed his from Florida, up to Maine. He said, no matter wh
Cunningham on a 310 any one? (1) SJN at 9:27pm 02.08.25 Hello again. See my post above, I went to the boat and took a better photo of how it is set up. Se a
Alignment after engine mount replacement sesmith at 8:18pm 02.08.25 No need to loosen the pss. I would tap on the side of the coupling in a couple of places with a bra
Opinions on "best" outboard motor sesmith at 8:07pm 02.08.25 I just ordered one of these: https://www.epropulsion.com/outboards/elite I'm afraid it won't push
Outfitting a little bare boat Will Gilmore at 8:02pm 02.08.25 Compac 16 against almost anything else would be like entering a drag race with a dump truck. Don't
Your experience with online courses? sesmith at 7:56pm 02.08.25 My wife and I are currently in the middle of Nautic Ed's bareboat charter course bundle so we can ge
Opinions on "best" outboard motor garymalmgren at 6:30pm 02.08.25 Not mine Dj. Mine died in Singapore where I bought a 4 HP Japanese engine that lasted 35 years with
Outfitting a little bare boat Urban Hermit at 4:49pm 02.08.25 pjandw, some good points. -- thankee. Easy one first: Yes, on my 16 footer the lazarette hatch, th

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