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S2 7.3 Documented Vessel?
dlochner at 1:05pm 12.19.23
Looks like you're stuck with state registration numbers on your bow. ;) :beer:
S2 7.3 Documented Vessel?   (1)
mtb369 at 12:42pm 12.19.23
Convenient. That PDF I linked above will actually tell you if you're eligible once you populate the
Seaward Fox 19 bilge information
LloydB at 11:38am 12.19.23
I was somewhat disappointed that the manufacturer of my used sailboat did not even generate a user m
Through-Hull to Ball Valve Joint
dLj at 10:37am 12.19.23
Apparently the usual problem of vintage Groco rubber core seacocks is that the rubber expands and o
Cover for Hunter 39
tfox2069 at 10:24am 12.19.23
Thanks for posting what you decided - helpful for others to see. I've had two boats now with winter
Re-rigging without mast removal.
kbgunn at 9:59am 12.19.23
The B&R rig is a different beast than a typical bermuda rig. You can check this document starting on
H36 "Bulkhead" separation?
tfox2069 at 9:55am 12.19.23
Just looping back on this. It would appear SBO no longer has a consulting team for older Hunters.
Through-Hull to Ball Valve Joint
cyryc at 9:48am 12.19.23
Apparently the usual problem of vintage Groco rubber core seacocks is that the rubber expands and op
Through-Hull to Ball Valve Joint   (1)
cyryc at 9:43am 12.19.23
Often times you'll find marine life in the valve. Small mollusks shells can raise havoc. Do yoursel
Cover for Hunter 39
diduljc at 9:23am 12.19.23
Greg and others who offered advice on a winter cover for my Hunter 39. After reviewing several webs
Painting or removing headliner?
jssailem at 9:13am 12.19.23
Spray painting is one option. You need to consider many issues when spray painting. Those little dro
Opinions? Navigation Laptops!
kbgunn at 7:55am 12.19.23
I wrote a post here about using a Dell ruggedized tablet PC running Ubuntu as a chart plotter at the
How dispose of sailboat?
QCI at 6:39am 12.19.23
Thank you, Rick! I downloaded the doc and appreciate the advice. I needed options and a some info on
Prop rotation question
RoyS at 5:52am 12.19.23
I would agree but with feathering prop I don't have any prop walk. :cool: You certainly do, as yo
How dispose of sailboat?   (1)
Rick Webb at 5:51am 12.19.23
I am with an organization that accepts donations of boats that we sell and use that money to help fu
Re-rigging without mast removal.
Screen Saver at 5:38am 12.19.23
If your focus is low loss coax - strongest signal output, LMR400 cable should be considered. Ah y
Through-Hull to Ball Valve Joint
sailme88 at 4:57am 12.19.23
Often times you'll find marine life in the valve. Small mollusks shells can raise havoc. Do yourself
Re-rigging without mast removal.
dlochner at 4:19am 12.19.23
B&G/Simrad and Garmin do use an ethernet protocol and connectors for data transmission and separate
Re-rigging without mast removal.   (1)
jssailem at 4:09am 12.19.23
If your focus is low loss coax - strongest signal output, LMR400 cable should be considered.

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