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Woods... what to use? Brian D at 9:05am 08.23.06 Ask All Sailors 22/2174 I have looked at a varity of wooden cup holders and find the prices a wee bit too rich for my blood.
Installing a new VHF antenna and coax on the mast Bill at 10:24am 08.23.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/1584 I will be replacing my antenna at the top of my mast and the coax also. I have been told that the co
Removing swing keel Doug at 12:23pm 08.23.06 Smaller Boats 3/1563 Do to an accident, while launching my boat from the trailer, and without getting into a lot of detai
Prop size for a Choey Lee Offshore 27 Bill Ogilvie at 3:42pm 08.23.06 Other Sailboats 2/744 Does anyone know what the diameter is of the prop on an Offshore 27? I believe its left handed rota
Pop-top Support Pole Mike 4132 at 2:41pm 08.23.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1079 I lost one overboard last weekend and want to know if/where I can buy a replacement?Thank you,Mi
Sail measurments Leslie Lloyd at 9:54pm 08.21.06 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1009 Mast is a Kenyon BF 000120 that no one has ever heard of,the sail measurments unknown,would like too
SAILS NEEDED sailormanbigd at 8:32pm 08.21.06 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1173 I am tired of scanning ebay for the right sails for my boat. Its an oday 25 with centerboard. I did
1980 Hunter 37 Cutter Miss Amanda at 8:23pm 08.21.06 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1905 Hi,Anyone who knows the through hull dimensions for for a 1980 Hunter Cutter? My boat is in San Ca
Autopilot info? Simrad wp32 Raymarine 4000Mkii Doghouse at 10:19pm 08.21.06 Ask All Sailors 12/2627 So I am looking to get information on a new autopilot for my boat, a Hunter 27. After having to ste
hello trout at 11:05pm 08.21.06 Other Sailboats 2/819 Hello Any A23 owners out there?
Battery Charger hr36lirica at 10:33pm 08.21.06 Hallberg-Rassy 2/1765 The Mastervolt charger/inverter on our HR36 was recently damaged in an electrical storm and must be
1981 Newport 27 ' Bimini Mel Girardin at 12:35am 08.22.06 Newport 2/2719 I just recently (last week) purchased a 27 ' 1981 Newport sailboat. I'd like to know if anyone know
Vibration Franklin at 1:41am 08.22.06 Big Boats 13/1154 Every since I've owned this boat (376) I've had vibration. I aligned the shaft last year and that r
Lost Centerboard robolds at 1:48am 08.22.06 Balboa 9/2785 I lost the centerboard on my 1979 27' Balboa. The bolt rusted and broke off. Does anyone know of a
I lost it! bill5347 at 1:54am 08.22.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/982 Many moons ago I downloaded the Mac 26D or was it the Mac 26S video. I had to reformat my hard drive
Folding prop for 299 Seabee at 2:42am 08.22.06 Seidelmann 4/1677 I'm looking at replacing my current prop with a folding one (I prefer Martec). What is the appropri
Preventer Don Guillette at 3:24am 08.22.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 18/3064 This is an important topic and I did not want it getting lost in the accidental gybe topic.Mike (P
Mast inside cabin shorter than normal? Marty at 3:16am 08.22.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/936 Very few Sailboats have this issue. We are in the process of purchasing a Hunter 44DS,'06. The probl
Catalina 34 Cronic Water Leak-Port Side kjc at 3:57am 08.22.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1530 1987 Catalina 34. Wondering if anyone can help me who has experienced a similar problem with a cron
halyards jak4953 at 4:01am 08.22.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/884 Can anyone tell me the length of both the main and jib halyards on the H28??thanksjak

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Stuffing Box (Packing Gland) Leaking... SailorElliot at 9:35am 06.30.21 Some engine part (forgot what it is) is sitting above the stuffing box to make room for a flushable
Cushion modification Leeward Rail at 9:34am 06.30.21 I'm sure that he will go for this idea because he has already made it clear that he is only interes
Seeking Recommendations for Replacement of Cockpit and Sink Drain Hoses Steverhnm at 9:34am 06.30.21 Corrugated hose may be ok for cockpit drains, but I'd use smooth walled sanitation hose for the sin
Hello, new 25 owner with questions! Project_Mayhem at 9:33am 06.30.21 Questions (remember I am very new to all of this): - how can you tell if your O'Day has the adjustab
Adding Depth (deadfall) to anchor locker in 35.5 Legend, 1990 JamesG161 at 9:32am 06.30.21 You Anchor Locker is design to keep you boat water tight. I would never modify that design. There a
Docking Against the Wind jeepbluetj at 9:29am 06.30.21 As said before: midship spring, lasso it as you come in. Reverse to stop, then back to fwd with rud
Cushion modification ctrout at 9:15am 06.30.21 Ahh. Ok gotcha. The AFT section of the cushion is overlapping the rear cushion. That explains the
Shaft and Strut Material (1) sail sfbay at 9:01am 06.30.21 With the boat out of the water for bottom antifouling paint be sure to paint the strut and consider
Stuffing Box (Packing Gland) Leaking... tfox2069 at 8:53am 06.30.21 My propshaft drips to the engine drip tray (pan). There is also a purposeful hole under the propsha
New toilet and holding tank system Stu Jackson at 8:53am 06.30.21 New holding tank from Catalina Direct - they say their new tanks are twice as thick as the original
Just can't get no release! Project_Mayhem at 8:52am 06.30.21 When you refer to a ratchet cleat, do you mean one of the blocks has a one way ratcheting mechanism?
Mast foot caulk type LloydB at 8:51am 06.30.21 I agree with @kloudie1 Main Sail's butyl sealant is the best way to go for attaching deck hardware.
Stuffing Box (Packing Gland) Leaking... Stu Jackson at 8:49am 06.30.21 Yes, tighten the nut by 1/2 turn. That's way too much for starters. Try 1/8 turn at a time. Here
Stuffing Box (Packing Gland) Leaking... SailorElliot at 8:48am 06.30.21 Good advice above on what to do immediately. But I'm concerned about your comment I quoted above.
Stuffing Box (Packing Gland) Leaking... tfox2069 at 8:44am 06.30.21 We are leaving on vacation for a week on Thursday, June 31st (off the boat), and I am worried that
Stuffing Box (Packing Gland) Leaking... Davidasailor26 at 8:40am 06.30.21
H38 Companionway steps hinge screw holes stripped out on stair side letskeepriding at 8:39am 06.30.21 somewhat. You would end up using 2 backing plates, an upper and lower. you can see the lower screws
Hello, new 25 owner with questions! jssailem at 8:30am 06.30.21 Welcome to the SBO Forum J.... Congrats on the sailboat. You have some great water to sail in. As a
Stuffing Box (Packing Gland) Leaking... jssailem at 8:27am 06.30.21 "leaving on vacation for a week on Thursday, June 31st (off the boat)" Which year does that happen i
Stuffing Box (Packing Gland) Leaking... Terry Cox at 8:19am 06.30.21 Is it worth an immediate haul out, or will it be fine (for around a week)? As Don mentioned, hand

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