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S 37 Leaking Rudder Post Adrian Phillips at 2:42am 09.16.06 Seidelmann 6/2184 I have seen this subject listed twice now but have not seen any solutions to the problem. I have my
Status of waterways in Slidell/Rigoles area Jim Logan at 1:40am 09.16.06 Ask All Sailors 5/1031 Could some of you in the Slidell area post something about the current condition of the waterways in
hunter 340 wheel ratio rami at 6:09am 09.16.06 Big Boats 8/1042 I have a Hunter 340 year 1999 and I use st4000 autopilot . In a situation of wheater helm the force
Hunter 26 seaworthiness Jack at 5:27am 09.16.06 Smaller Boats 14/5548 I am looking at a 1997 Hunter 26 with swing keel, 6' draft, and water balast. Can anyone comment on
CDI Furler nking at 4:20am 09.16.06 Smaller Boats 8/1342 I'm hoping to install a CDI Flexible Furler. Does anyone know if the FF2 will work on the 1994 H26
Trailer swaying O'Day 25? sPk at 10:22am 09.16.06 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1009 I was reading the previous posts on the weight of the O'Day 25 ' trailer and that reminded me of a s
Prevailing Pacific Coast wind direction - degrees Rich18836 at 11:26am 09.16.06 Ask All Sailors 5/7625 I need some advice on the on the general direction of the prevailing winds down the west cost. I rea
Chesapeake Bay Sailing Mike8243 at 11:24am 09.16.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/895 Can anyone relate their exp0eriance and/or adivce on sailing a C25 for several weeks on the Chesapea
Centerboard position Arturo DeVitalis at 11:23am 09.16.06 Smaller Boats 3/1048 How much centerboard do you use when pointing (close hauled) in light wind; in 5-10 knt wind; and in
Purchase new or older Bobi at 11:27am 09.16.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/1109
Cutlass bearing Hunter 34 Richard at 11:07am 09.16.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/2855 I have a 1983 Hunter 34. At low engine rpm there is a vibration / rattling sound in gear. As rpms in
Racor filter Big Joe at 3:02pm 09.16.06 Ask All Sailors 5/1133 I am interested in changing the Element in my Racor Filter on my Yanmar engine. Everything is work
Interior replacement cushion source? Dave 85 Catalina 30 at 3:43pm 09.16.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1369 I have an 85 Catalina 30 with the original interior cushions, which are now somewhat worn and dated.
Used Gear Ken at 9:50pm 09.14.06 Big Boats 3/1188 A friend of mine has a mid '80s Hunter 34. He needs to replace the sheet winches. He would like to
Used Gear Ken at 9:51pm 09.14.06 Mid-Size Boats 0/899 A friend of mine has a mid '80s Hunter 34. He needs to replace the sheet winches. He would like to
Do You Sail with the Tide??? Tom at 11:40pm 09.14.06 Ask All Sailors 37/5165 Usually we ignore the tides when sailing in the Gulf of Mexico. The tidal range is only a foot or so
Checking the fuel tank Level Craig16877 at 11:26pm 09.14.06 Ask All Sailors 1/996 I have noticed a few comments about using a flashlight to check the fuel level in boats like our Hun
Flag Protocol Ken at 12:57am 09.15.06 Ask All Sailors 5/2646 We are having a spirited discussion re the correct flag protocol when visiting a foreign country. Sh
BUYER BEWARE, Part 2 Tim at 1:28am 09.15.06 Ask All Sailors 102/6940 Hello All,This is a follow-up to a thread I started last December about doing business with The Ca
need info on 33 cerubini madamep at 1:59am 09.15.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/824 WE are considering buying a 1981 ( I think) hunter 33 cerubini...how is this different from a regula

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Battery troubles dLj at 2:13pm 07.05.21 The only AGM's that I'm aware of that list equalization are Lifelines. But I might be tempted to try
Standing Rigging jssailem at 2:03pm 07.05.21 Hello and welcome to the SBO Forum. Rigging is an interesting project. Essential to a safe boat. H
Arguing with insurance company MikeHoncho at 2:02pm 07.05.21 too bad we dont know why the OP's shaft seal was leaking. (NB- there have been r
Inflatable RIB capseaquel at 1:57pm 07.05.21 Thanks for the prompt detailed response. Think we can work that on our boat. Much appreciated neig
Battery troubles Don S/V ILLusion at 1:55pm 07.05.21 I borrowed a battery jumper from yard and was able to get the engine running when connected to ba
Battery troubles Stu Jackson at 1:48pm 07.05.21 In addition to Maine Sail's linked website, this may help you, too: Electrical Systems 101 Electr
Missing plate on mast (1) JamesG161 at 1:40pm 07.05.21 This is a picture of the hinged fold out steps that are stagger up the mast. These allow work on the
Electronic anomalies dlochner at 1:39pm 07.05.21 When electronics act up, sometimes a hard reset back to factory defaults works. Also check to see if
Battery troubles dlochner at 1:31pm 07.05.21 Thanks to both - I bought two Decca Group 27 AGM batteries last year. I am at a mooring and I just
Battery troubles kloudie1 at 1:29pm 07.05.21 Type of charge controller is connected between the solar and the battery?
Proper Wrench for Stuffing Box Maintenance (1) jaysweet at 1:27pm 07.05.21 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072LWP3Y3 This is a really nicely machined adjustable that I use
Battery troubles Captain W at 1:18pm 07.05.21 Thanks to both - I bought two Decca Group 27 AGM batteries last year. I am at a mooring and I just
Hunter 376 Mainsail tack point shackle size needed Rob Hntr376 at 1:14pm 07.05.21
Universal Diesel 5411 overheats with recirc line open, never gets warm with recirc line pinched closed jssailem at 1:11pm 07.05.21 Yes Alan, the action being taken to pinch the recirculating hose is functioning as the thermostat sh
Disassemble cabin lighting (1) jssailem at 1:09pm 07.05.21 Check around the base for a possible screw to release the housing from the inner workings. s likely
Arguing with insurance company MitchM at 1:09pm 07.05.21 too bad we dont know why the OP's shaft seal was leaking. (NB- there have been re
Universal Diesel 5411 overheats with recirc line open, never gets warm with recirc line pinched closed Alan Gomes at 1:07pm 07.05.21 Looking at your diagram. The critical point is the thermostat. Are you sure that the thermostat is
Battery troubles dlochner at 12:56pm 07.05.21
Universal Diesel 5411 overheats with recirc line open, never gets warm with recirc line pinched closed jssailem at 12:56pm 07.05.21 With the recirculation line open, the engine overheats. With the recirculating hose closed, the eng
Electronic anomalies DougM at 12:55pm 07.05.21 Doug, you remind me of me... and my B323 ! I took 2 overnight cruises, post-covid, and IIRC, every

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