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Dick Westwood at 5:55am 08.01.06
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The friction brake on my outboard isn't working properly anymore. If I let go of the handle, the mot
Drew at 5:52am 08.01.06
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Hypothetical question (OK, not so much) for any with insight: I am looking at two otherwise identic
bart5008 at 6:49am 08.01.06
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I have 240 and want to refinish the teak on the stern seats. I see a bunch of screws under them. Do
Donna at 8:59am 08.01.06
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The captain is a strong guy, but we are finding our conventional main on our 2001 Hunter 380 is a be
stephenH26 at 8:45am 08.01.06
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I bought a 1996 H26 at the beginning of the season and am just gaining familiarity with some of her
Kerry13709 at 9:38am 08.01.06
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I took my suspect alternator off my Perkins Prima 50 to have it bench tested. It is not putting out
MrBill_ftl at 9:49am 08.01.06
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anyone read this thread on trl sailor? looks like centerboard models mostly? comments? http://bbs
JBB20755 at 10:06am 08.01.06
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I am restoring a mid 70's Javelin. I am guessing at the age based on the hull color. It is a harve
Jim at 10:52am 08.01.06
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I have a 2004 170. Its my first sailboat and I've really enjoyed sailing it. I've had two problems,
frostgfx at 11:31am 08.01.06
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I am considering purchase of a used Catalina 16.5 as my first sailboat, primarily to single hand or
Dan Johnson at 12:55pm 08.01.06
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Had my rigger bring down the no-longer-working mast head sender unit for my Standard Horizon wind in
Brad Hoff at 1:05pm 08.01.06
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Yesterday while motorsailing, I had a bad knocking noise while motoring and heeling to port. The noi
Bayard8035 at 1:27pm 08.01.06
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Just bought a trailer, which happened to have an Oday 22 on it; it seems to be in fair condition, bu
J. McDougall at 4:27pm 08.01.06
C&C
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I just purchased a c and c that was sitting in someone's yard for forever. I know next to nothing a
jane5097 at 10:24pm 08.01.06
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Does any one know what changes were made between the 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 models on the 331?
PrincessoftheLake at 10:39pm 08.01.06
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I am having a problem with my Adler Barbour refrigeration. We have owned our 1985 Hubter 34 for 3 y
Steve Braverman at 11:19pm 08.01.06
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I just picked up this old furler unit for not much money. I am looking for an inexpensive way to mak
eisjeff at 10:50pm 08.01.06
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It sounds like the wiring from the lights and electronics mounted on my mast is loose inside my mast
jviss at 12:05am 08.02.06
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Does anyone have a pointer to a really good online reference for boat electrics, in particular, char
George Kosta at 1:10am 08.02.06
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Has anyone made improvements to the freezer/refrigerator? Mine keeps frosting up everyday . I have t

Recent Replies

Hunter 41DS engine room blower replacement
MFD at 4:40pm 07.25.21
I don't use it much in the winter, but my understanding primary use case is ensuring a touch of cold
New Rudder?
DeliriousSailor at 4:39pm 07.25.21
The arrow shows the location of the damage due to the rudder hitting the spacer.
New Rudder?   (1)
DeliriousSailor at 4:39pm 07.25.21
196517
what are these?
Tally Ho at 4:36pm 07.25.21
Keeps your pots from falling off the stove. As @Stu Jackson said, the clamp on the bar at the front
what are these?
kappykaplan at 4:35pm 07.25.21
Pot holders?
what are these?
Stu Jackson at 4:35pm 07.25.21
They are pot holders. You clip them onto the front flat piece of the stove.
Hunter 41DS engine room blower replacement
gfrazzle at 4:30pm 07.25.21
Our blower has worked since we bought the boat in 2009 but we have never used it. What do you use it
2004 Hunter 33 high temp alarm
Ken13559 at 4:05pm 07.25.21
Hi Jake, thanks for that. I will check the temp and perhaps get someone to have a look at the heat
Refrigeration lines
Ken13559 at 4:01pm 07.25.21
I don't think its normal. My refrigeration lines doesn't sweat. No idea what could cause this. Ken
Hunter 41DS engine room blower replacement
Georgedoyle at 3:37pm 07.25.21
We had a non-working blower when we bought our 49. Turned out to be the relay. Blower was fine and i
Troubleshooting LP on 343 Oceanis
RitSim at 2:58pm 07.25.21
You can pull off the hose on at the back of the stove (tanks off) and have a second person open the
Care and Feeding of Oceanis 343.
sunlover at 1:09pm 07.25.21
Welcome to SBO & congrats on your new boat. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need help! Jus
Weeds in the prop?   (2)
Rich Stidger at 12:52pm 07.25.21
Get a Hook Knife. It is an amazing tool! It will fit on extendable handles too. It has saved me s
Understanding Victron SmartSolar Synchronized Charging
dlochner at 12:20pm 07.25.21
You need to stop the rain storms. Can you please do it before we head back down toward our Lake Eri
Any problems with sailing a 2.92 feet draft winged keel on the Great South Bay on Long Island NY
BarryL at 11:57am 07.25.21
Hey, Listen to Ted. He knows his way around the bay! Barry
Refrigeration lines
Don S/V ILLusion at 11:47am 07.25.21
common problem - pipe insulation solves it.
Lewmar port lights
Xstream at 10:55am 07.25.21
Thank you. I think my model literature mentions the what size the portlights are. I know they are
Repowering the 2001 Beneteau 361
dLj at 10:52am 07.25.21
I've had very good results with all the engine brands mentioned. If I were in your shoes, I'd look f

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