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Oh Crap!! John5961 at 5:21am 10.23.06 Mid-Size Boats 17/1044 I almost fried my Yanmar 1GM Sunday. Got distracted by commotion on the dock and by pretty strong wi
1986 Hunter 31 Storage Cradle Brian Standiford at 5:19am 10.23.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/913 Is there anyone out there that has a 1983-1987 Hunter 31 that is stored on a cradle. I purchased a 1
Helm or Trim Don Guillette at 5:58am 10.23.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 30/3332 Alan's note on changing jobs from helm to main trimmer made me think about that. It has been years s
Tabernacle - Catalina 27 Harry at 5:56am 10.23.06 Mid-Size Boats 2/1931 Looking for the means to raise and lower the mast of my 27' Catalina while underway to clear a low b
New Catalina 22 Owner - Prepping for Winter AndyBunn at 5:47am 10.23.06 Smaller Boats 4/1172 I'm the proud new owner of a 1974 Catalina 22. The boat is in great shape for being 32 years old - I
Rigging Ralph18414 at 6:03am 10.23.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1005 I have a 1967 Pearson Wanderer (30') that needs new rigging. Since the boat is now a lake boat (Lak
H260 cabin lights Robert19700 at 6:25am 10.23.06 Trailer Sailors 0/1201 Does any one ever changed a bulb in the cabin of the Hunter 260?I can't figure out the way to take
Hunter 260 cabin lights Robert at 6:28am 10.23.06 Smaller Boats 3/954 Does any one ever changed a bulb in the H 260 cabin lights?I can't figure out the way to do it. Hel
Rigging Inspection Scott at 7:22am 10.23.06 Ask All Sailors 5/1321 I, too, have questions about rigging inspection. I am pulling the mast down this winter and intend
Casa Rio Marina Ozana at 6:38am 10.23.06 Ask All Sailors 7/1252 I'm looking for a marina for winter storage and some service, like removing bottom paint, blister re
WINTERIZE YANMAR 1GM10 Paul J. Rusyniak at 9:07am 10.23.06 Ask All Sailors 4/5597
Mac 25 Standing Rigging Dave at 9:57am 10.23.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1065 What is the size (dia.) of the standing rigging for a Mac 25? Thanks Dave
P33-2 hot water tank drain Lee at 10:11am 10.23.06 Other Sailboats 2/794 I have not been able to find the drain valve for the factory installed hot water tank on my 1986 P 3
sudden flooding in area under head Danny9462 at 10:22am 10.23.06 Mid-Size Boats 4/779 I had a big scare today, was sailing on a rather windy day and looked down into the cabin and found
C34 Upper Chain Plates - Safe To Remove? Dave at 10:26am 10.23.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1150 Catalina 34 or Catalina 36 OwnersI'm in the processing of rebedding the chain plates on my Catalin
'88 Hunter 31 refit: Refrigerator calico sky at 10:45am 10.23.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1162 I am also considering removing the alcobhol stove and filling that space with a refrigerator. Anyon
Hunter 28.5 holding tank Theheff at 6:57am 10.23.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 32/7854 We purchased a Hunter 28.5 May 06 and I cannot figure out the size of the holding tank. It seems to
Replacement ports Tom at 6:51am 10.23.06 Ask All Sailors 3/956 I need the outside replacement ports for a Starwind 22...since this is a disc. company, I'm having t
Cradle placement - pad locations ghadrill at 6:48am 10.23.06 Big Boats 0/868 I have new cradle for my Hunter 340 (winged shalow draft keel). There is much debate at our club on
loading up Ted at 9:25am 10.23.06 Big Boats 9/939 To you P42 owners, how much have you loaded your boat for cruising ' did you feel you overloaded the

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Unusual Force 8 in Long Beach Harbor Kings Gambit at 8:10pm 01.25.21 Went down and doubled up my docklines, many headsails sacrificed on the altar of poorly secured fur
Pulley pullers Project_Mayhem at 8:08pm 01.25.21 @dLj You're spot on on the rental terms
Unusual Force 8 in Long Beach Harbor Calif. Ted at 8:07pm 01.25.21 Went down and doubled up my docklines, many headsails sacrificed on the altar of poorly secured furl
Unusual Force 8 in Long Beach Harbor Kings Gambit at 8:06pm 01.25.21 34 knot wind, 21 ft seas at 11 seconds. The best is yet to come Tuesday night. Visit windy.com I w
Replacing plumbing on a 302 Voyager1 at 8:05pm 01.25.21 I recently replaced my original hoses when I bought my 0day 302 two years ago. Not much good news. F
Funny Friday!!! Michael Davis at 8:02pm 01.25.21 Nice dream but it never happens!
Ugly, Ugly Sailboats (1) Leeward Rail at 7:55pm 01.25.21 While i absolutely love boats like Tom's, and would love to own a marina full of various types. ....
Unusual Force 8 in Long Beach Harbor JoeWhite at 7:54pm 01.25.21 34 knot wind, 21 ft seas at 11 seconds. The best is yet to come Tuesday night. Visit windy.com
oxolic acid travlinon at 7:42pm 01.25.21 I use oxalic acid for rust stains on stainless bar work- it works brilliantly. The method I use is t
Funny Friday!!! leo310 at 7:30pm 01.25.21 I know but you can dream that you have all the boat work done.
Davits and Solar Panels BobH57 at 7:26pm 01.25.21 You're welcome, although somehow I believe you were confusing my reply and photo with Rich's. Here's
Ugliest Production Sailboat thread kloudie1 at 7:19pm 01.25.21 Had a new one of these docked next to me back in 1979/80.. The owner was an airline pilot and used t
Troph�e Jules Verne PaulK at 7:14pm 01.25.21 Carbon fiber is crazy stuff. The engineering has got to be even crazier. Look what happened to Amer
Ugliest Production Sailboat thread shemandr at 7:12pm 01.25.21 I agree the 8.0c is a boat with looks only the designer and some owners can love. I'm not even sur
Painting bimini top frame ? PaulK at 7:11pm 01.25.21 Or replace it with stainless...
Ugliest Production Sailboat thread shemandr at 7:08pm 01.25.21 Southcoast 26c A contender.
Ugly, Ugly Sailboats (1) PaulK at 7:08pm 01.25.21 J boats never built an ugly boat. Good design work lead by sailing first, kitchens, bathrooms, stat
Replacing plumbing on a 302 Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:42pm 01.25.21 It appears that you've just joined sbo.com...welcome aboard! What's the make, model of the toilet?
Funny Friday!!! Michael Davis at 6:27pm 01.25.21
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