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motor question david at 12:22am 01.03.07 Day Sailers 3/1171 This summer I added a 2.5 2 stroke Nissan to my 170. This has been great for getting out from the d
Toshiba A/C 110V breaker Luke Schouten at 12:46am 01.03.07 Yamaha 1/1603 Hello Yamaha sailors,I wish you all a very happy sailing season in 2007!My problem:I have a tir
center support John W. Henderson/ Sussex saw at 2:40am 01.03.07 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1071 When I got this boat it had a pole rumming from the keel to the inside ofthe cabin under the mast,
Where to find a used Mast for 1995 26S atlanta786 at 2:40am 01.03.07 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1011 My mast for 1995 MacGregor 26S is bent and so I would please like some help in finding a used or new
Running engine at the dock pdserv at 2:47am 01.03.07 Ask All Sailors 28/4557 Hey Folks,What is the wisdom on running a diesel engine (Yanmar 3jh2) at the dock under load, i.e.
Here is a navigation problem and Ross at 3:22am 01.03.07 Ask All Sailors 3/872 a question. If you were in the southern pacific ocean off the coast of Chile at latitude 53d42m S an
Leaking Portlight jp6538 at 3:28am 01.03.07 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 0/1475 The large portlights on my Ranger 30 leak. Actually the one on the starboard side is cracked. Are re
Electrical Question... Terry Cox at 3:59am 01.03.07 Big Boats 2/821 I'm in the process of installing a Link 1000 our 1991 P42 and I have a question. A 2-0 negative cabl
Question for Moody Rick D at 4:29am 01.03.07 Ask All Sailors 6/1643 What is your take on Dynaform wire? Rod? What about the various wedge-end fittings vs. swaging? Rick
Encapsulated or Keel bolt 1985 O'Day 28 Seekswind at 4:42am 01.03.07 Ask An Oday Owner 6/2579 I had posted a question regarding Fairing of my keel. Being new to sailing it was mentioned that th
Zinc Peter at 4:47am 01.03.07 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1342 Help for a new Beneteau Owner. I have a 1990 Beneteau 35s5 which has a volvo 2003 28HP. I would like
Sr Mariner instruments Jack at 5:13am 01.03.07 Ask All Sailors 0/1196 I thought I would pass along that SR Mariner instruments is discontinuing their marine instrument pr
Slip to mooring Joe Wienecke at 5:18am 01.03.07 Big Boats 4/861 Anyone have a good source for a mooring bridle I am purchasing a boat that is going to be on a can.
Splice GPS antenna cable? BBC30 at 5:40am 01.03.07 Ask All Sailors 7/6700 I am replacing a 10 year old GPS external antenna with a new one. The old one died this fall. It i
O' day 25 cushions downey1210 at 6:07am 01.03.07 Ask An Oday Owner 5/5481 I just bought a 1975 O'day 25 and that i am referbing, anyone know where i can get new cabin cushion
Anyone with a 37 cutter give me some information KennyH at 7:07am 01.03.07 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1035 I have a 81 Hunter 25. I hope to have a Hunter 37 cutter of this vintage. Anyone know if I will be
Mast support for bow pulpit John at 9:08am 01.03.07 Smaller Boats 3/1502 Looking for ideas on mast support at the bow pulpit during trailering. Will a Catalina mast carrier
Wiring Harness jaydog5000 at 10:22am 01.03.07 Ask All Sailors 2/953 I have been reading that the standard wiring harness on the Catalina 30 should be upgraded. Has any
Wheel Vibration seahunter at 10:40am 01.03.07 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1584 I have a 1980 Catalina 30 with an Atomic 4. Under power I get a vibration only in the wheel. I've ha
erison 27 with OMC Zephyr bob at 10:44am 01.03.07 Other Sailboats 2/1183 Hey guys looking for help. i have found a real nice '74 27' Ericson inside and out looks nice. Sails

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BOOM VANG!!! dlochner at 8:06am 08.13.21 If bails are used the need to have a compression tube to prevent damage to the spar
Green as a granny smith apple /starting a 2001 Bene 361 jssailem at 7:53am 08.13.21 With a picture other owners are quick to identify if the situation is the "Usual" layout. Or if some
New Never Use Catalina 310 sails sail sfbay at 7:53am 08.13.21 Welcome to the forum!! This site has a classified section that you might consider listing sails for
Green as a granny smith apple /starting a 2001 Bene 361 jssailem at 7:51am 08.13.21 Hi @outwardboundguy .... You sound like an adventurous sort. Welcome to the SBO Forum. Dave shared
BOOM VANG!!! (1) LeeandRick at 7:50am 08.13.21 If you do decide to go with a kicker you may consider more purchase than normal. You have to overcom
Green as a granny smith apple /starting a 2001 Bene 361 outwardboundguy at 7:49am 08.13.21 Thanks. The owners manual is very vague. I do want to thank you for your help today. Michael
Jib Advise Don Guillette at 7:49am 08.13.21 We are working to get our boat up to speed and having some gentle disagreements about sail trim inc
Rode Length jssailem at 7:46am 08.13.21 So, it very much depends on circumstances. Also, no tides on that lake, so no risk of tidal revers
Green as a granny smith apple /starting a 2001 Bene 361 Davidasailor26 at 7:44am 08.13.21 Hi Dave Thanks for the information, there is still a small red handle to the right of the other 3h
Broken bolts and headaches dLj at 7:38am 08.13.21 Instead of going one size larger.... consider filling the hole with JB Weld and tapping that. I'v
Rode Length jssailem at 7:29am 08.13.21 Except when a boat runs over your marker and sucks the line into their prop. I agree Rick. Just li
Green as a granny smith apple /starting a 2001 Bene 361 sail sfbay at 7:16am 08.13.21 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new sailboat!! Post #14 in this thread expains how
New outboard and new adjustable bracket Crazy Dave Condon at 7:14am 08.13.21 Which manufacturer and model?
A few quick battery box questions GonzoF1 at 7:09am 08.13.21 Consider a vent at the top corners as show in the photo below for this commercially-available four
Green as a granny smith apple /starting a 2001 Bene 361 outwardboundguy at 7:07am 08.13.21 Hi Dave Thanks for the information, there is still a small red handle to the right of the other 3h
Hunter 41 DS Power Consumption On The Hook (4) Nodak7 at 7:04am 08.13.21
Broken bolts and headaches rgranger at 6:59am 08.13.21 Instead of going one size larger.... consider filling the hole with JB Weld and tapping that. I've
Hunter 23 gets a little water around the keel bolts. Crazy Dave Condon at 6:58am 08.13.21 @isaksp00 gave you very much good advice. Thank you sir. Sending a private message Crazy Dave Co
NOT buying H34 DeniseO30 at 6:57am 08.13.21 So I don't think you can actually change your handle name.. Anyhow, getting ready to fill the water
Rode Length Tedd at 6:55am 08.13.21 Trip line is ok if the anchorage isn't crowded. But then, it isn't needed. On the contrary, in my

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