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Hull Topsides Painting Info? Debra B at 10:08am 01.17.07 The Cherubini Hunters 8/1314 Am considering painting my boats topsides. I was wondering if anyone has done this with either Ster
Ever had your ladder taken? (1) RAD at 10:29am 01.17.07 Ask All Sailors 38/1763 My boats on the hard and the easy way up is from a small 3ft wood ladder that gets me to my swim lad
Jib Sizes jaydog5000 at 10:17am 01.17.07 Ask All Sailors 20/5650 Couls someone explain the Jib sizes. 150%? 140%? and when they should be used?
Peelaway Strip Paint remover jaydog5000 at 10:39am 01.17.07 Ask All Sailors 8/1530 Has anyone used "Peelaway Strips"? It is a chemical paint remover. If not how has everyone handled
Aluminum Spreaders for Cat 30 Dan Nichol at 12:09pm 01.17.07 Catalina 30 2/1447 I need to know where I can get a pair of spreader boots to fit the aluminum spreaders on a Catalina
C30 Compression Post Base repair??? Deacon Blues at 12:27pm 01.17.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1189 I'm looking for a step by step guide, or even just photos of what's involved with removal and replac
Ok, now opinions on the Hunter 260 Alan Russell at 1:10pm 01.17.07 Smaller Boats 20/20114 My wife and I have been sailing our 19' potter on the East and West coasts of Florida for over a yea
best prop for a 320 fiddlers3 at 2:58pm 01.17.07 Mid-Size Boats 3/1517 Please share info and ideas regarding the best kind of prop for a Catalina 320. Thanks, Roger.
Bimini for 26S?? CobraEarl MAC26s at 12:53am 01.17.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1180 Are they available?? Im told the factory never made one for the "S" boat.Earl
Trim issues, Flying genoa on fractional rig 21 Doug W. at 12:46am 01.17.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/2155 I have a 1971 Venture 21 with a fractional rig. It has a forestay that attaches to the deck about 2
prefilter? Rob at 11:35pm 01.16.07 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1211 Good Morning Peggie,for the last few years I have had an issue with algee and sea grass drawing int
Gin pole ken at 8:58pm 01.16.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1060 I am still trying to wrap my mind around the gin pole concept for lowering/raising mast. As I unders
Get It Clean Margaritaville at 7:30pm 01.16.07 Mid-Size Boats 10/989 Does anyone actually take showers in the head? What did you have to do to change the stock configu
My 2004 310 will be arriving soon! Will at 4:20pm 01.16.07 Catalina 310 3/1546 Hi all, I have bought a 2004 Catalina and it will be arriving shortly via trailer. Basically the bo
More Florida news - whale washes up on Cocoa Beach Wanderer138 at 1:59pm 01.16.07 Ask All Sailors 0/925 If you're having a slow day at the office, click on the link below for details. When you're done rea
Sailboat washes up on Florida beach Wanderer138 at 1:46pm 01.16.07 Ask All Sailors 35/2142 I heard a rumor at work today that a really nice sailboat had washed up on the beach south of Melbou
Beneteau First Sieries Question Paul at 1:26pm 01.16.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1193 When do Beneteau change their "First" designs? I would be grumpy if I purchased my new 40.7, only t
Too many options Manny at 12:26pm 01.16.07 Ask All Sailors 20/3485 Hi All,I need to replace the jib sheet and the main sheet on the old girl. The jib sheet is 67' of
beaching your boat Hollywood Chia Pet at 11:52am 01.16.07 Ask All Sailors 16/1375 i am renting a house in eureka that has a private dock. the problem is, that when the tide is at ex
DaySailer 16 Bill22305 at 11:19am 01.16.07 Day Sailers 8/1375 OK. Let me try this here. I've been boating - all kinds except sail - for 30 years. My wife and I wa

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Water Distribution on Catalina 320 Scott T-Bird at 11:24am 06.01.21 Well, I finally finished my plumbing improvements and I'm happy with the results. I replaced the pu
What do you use for fire extingushers?? Ralph Johnstone at 11:01am 06.01.21 In addition to Canadian requirements for chemical units, I also carry one 10 lb. CO2 extinguisher.
Adding a circuit to dc side. Ralph Johnstone at 10:56am 06.01.21 People here on the SBO chandelry are THE source for Hunter components. If they can't find it, it's
Changing Hoses, Catalina 320! Scott T-Bird at 10:55am 06.01.21 Update: @Ward H helped me with this one ... simply needed to remove more trim pieces to gain access
Yanmar 4JH4AE Fuel Water Separator question (1) jssailem at 10:54am 06.01.21 Way to work the problem. It is so great to have a camera to be your eyes and help identify the usual
End of Ownership (not a classified, just a pitty party for myself) Ralph Johnstone at 10:53am 06.01.21 Don't commit yourself to never returning to boating. You never know what's around the corner (as
Furlex B drum repair Sailfanatic at 10:52am 06.01.21 In another thread a poster mentioned he found the lid of a large coffee can made a good replacement
Exhaust hose replacement Sailfanatic at 10:50am 06.01.21 Even with moving the compressor (not recommended) you won't be able to complete the job. There are
What do you use for fire extingushers?? Sailfanatic at 10:47am 06.01.21 In addition to the USCG mandated extinguishers, I recommend a single Haltron unit like https://www.d
Marking anchor rode (1) jssailem at 10:39am 06.01.21 Anchoring space, depth, and boat specifications are so dependent on the waters you cruise. With some
Full size porta potty? NINEv2 at 10:33am 06.01.21 Thanks for the input everyone. We wound up ordering two from amazon to um... try on? And we wound
AC Condensate Drain Oprion Don S/V ILLusion at 9:57am 06.01.21 I have a venturi on my A/C outlet, and I'm not sure yet that it doesn't restrict the flow quite a b
My sons $1 Dollar sailboat, gets a re-fit. jssailem at 9:45am 06.01.21 Thanks for the update Tom. Great to see that the sailing gene is strong in your family tree.
Looking for the owners manual for a B37 Davidasailor26 at 9:37am 06.01.21 You are the man!!! Thank so much! Much appreciated. I do have AC, so if you could please upload
Questions Regarding Electroscan and My Current State of Mystification Billy_Pilgrim at 9:35am 06.01.21 i guess i should have mentioned---thoughts on composting toilets? It seems this might be an appropri
Questions Regarding Electroscan and My Current State of Mystification Billy_Pilgrim at 9:26am 06.01.21 I am unsure as to the presence of an existing holding tank--so far in my minimal explorations, i hav
After 35 years of sailing I fell in today Ralph Johnstone at 9:08am 06.01.21 Oh, we could start a never ending thread about that topic! Don't know how far it would go. You r
Looking at hunter 30 Ralph Johnstone at 9:02am 06.01.21 It is the same engine with ho ratings at different rpms Usually hear the 2GM20? referred to as an
Diagram of sail rigging for Hunter 26 Justin_NSA at 8:55am 06.01.21 Loose footed mains are reinforced appropriately to take the stress. If yours has the bolt rope to sl
Marking anchor rode Davidasailor26 at 8:50am 06.01.21 Those are waters that I'd never drop the hook in...the 10 depths have surrounding shoals that the

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