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Tiller bracket Justin Zink at 8:46am 05.08.06 Newport 0/1849 When replacing my tiller I found cracks throughout the tiller bracket and head fitting. I am not as
Modifying the wing keel on the 50 srmorgan11 at 9:34am 05.08.06 Big Boats 0/954 It seems the wing keel was a fad in the early 90's, and the design of the wing on the 50 seems rathe
Fuel Consumption Dan R. at 9:32am 05.08.06 Ask All Sailors 8/1064 I'm buying a 1979 Catalina 25 with a mid 80's 7.5 HP 2 stroke outboard. I'm trying to get a general
O'Day 27...Bay friendly? Tim22924 at 9:25am 05.08.06 Ask An Oday Owner 3/940 I'm considering an O'Day 27 that will be used for sailing in the San Francisco Bay. Anyone out ther
Adler Barbour in the Reefer Tim Welsh at 9:17am 05.08.06 Big Boats 4/1334 I'm fixing to put a Adler Barbour refrigeration system in my 1986 Hunter 34 and would like some inpu
Electronic Navigation: Capn Mosaic/ Maptech Paul P. at 11:06am 05.08.06 Ask All Sailors 1/979 Is anyone out there using The Cap'n Mosaic 8.0? I own the sotware, and I understand that the develo
New Hunter 49 Rick D at 11:08am 05.08.06 Big Boats 6/759 Guess I missed a meeting. I didn't know this new model was out there. For those of you who also miss
Lazy jacks Randy Church at 11:45am 05.08.06 Big Boats 7/833 Looking for suggestions for a lazy jack system for my 1984 Hunter 34. Also, can anyone tell me what
Navigation-Fire Island Inlet hightower at 11:23am 05.08.06 Big Boats 3/938 I'm getting delivery of my H34 in The Great South Bay, LI,NY. Does anyone know where I can get relia
Catalina 36 mast tuning cory parker at 12:24pm 05.08.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/5803 I am a new Catalina 36 owner (1985 model year, hull number 466) and I have two questions. One relate
Stay Sail Attachment Jason Durham at 1:09pm 05.08.06 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 1/1776 I purchased my Ranger last spring and spent the spring,summer,and early fall with the boat on the ha
Bottom prep stevec22206 at 1:14pm 05.08.06 Ask All Sailors 4/1162 Thought I'd throw this out to everyone. Am in the process of having the bottom paint remove down to
Your Mission, Mr. Phelps, should you choose... (1) Brian D at 1:21pm 05.08.06 Ask All Sailors 7/973 to accept it.Attached is an image of my steaming light on my mast. It is not working and I have pl
BONDO-NO BONDO Al at 3:07pm 05.08.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/993 Hey there.Want to patch fastener holes from old hardware on my Mac-22 (1978)Someone told me that B
Prop treatment rad2285 at 2:31pm 05.08.06 Ask All Sailors 3/964 I know there are many posts in the archives. BUT I am looking for some updated info on treating y
lead keels for a Hunter 34' sail boat vs. iron j graves at 2:17pm 05.08.06 Big Boats 14/4301 I like the sail plan and the design of the Hunter 34 but I do not want a boat with an iron keel.Wha
New Owners in search of diesel mechanic Liz and Ron at 3:31pm 05.08.06 Catalina 30 1/1229 Just bought a Catalina 30, engine is reported to be a yanmar 12. Looking to have someone check it ou
Gore-tex Packing Material Melody Miller at 10:23pm 05.06.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/1210 Hello All:The ace mechanic at the marina advised that I replace the flax material in the packing n
Raymarine 320 waldo emerson at 12:11am 05.07.06 Big Boats 2/877 Any actual experience with a Raymarine 320 would be appreciated.
Furler Pinning Problems Barry14722 at 12:47am 05.07.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1072 I bought my first boat, a 2005 Hunter 25 with a Hood "Sea Flex" furler.The boat is still on the tra

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Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM Stu Jackson at 8:23am 04.12.21 Have you checked the continuity of the wire between the alternator and the gauge?
Dyneema lifelines on Hunter 36 AndyL at 8:14am 04.12.21 Thanks for the reply. There is no obvious bend in the stanchions and it is the same on both sides,
Epoxy Primer Ralph Johnstone at 8:13am 04.12.21 A cheap job is always costs more. An introduction to boat maintenance: CHAPTER 1 - A CHEAP JOB A
42 passage Steering David and Laura at 8:07am 04.12.21 found access through step on sugar scoop .... thanks everyone
Looking for Catalina 18 Brian D at 8:00am 04.12.21 Welcome to SBO! First, did you look the For Sale section of SBO? Next, you can try Craig's List. Th
Time for New Insurance rgranger at 7:44am 04.12.21 Of course silverware should be covered, who would think of eating with anything less than sterling
Best Paint for Cast Acrylic? rgranger at 7:42am 04.12.21 There are some name brand rattle cans that advertise compatibility with plastics, and since you onl
Epoxy Primer rgranger at 7:41am 04.12.21 Would you use a rust converter before applying the primer? Thanks Yes
cleaning a marine head (1) rgranger at 7:39am 04.12.21 Hmmmmm.... a head that has been sitting on the hard for 5-7.... and was probably already decades o
Time for New Insurance dlochner at 7:31am 04.12.21 Silverware is covered:huh:? (I don't understand this one) and cash only up to $200? But traveler
Time for New Insurance rgranger at 7:19am 04.12.21 Can you give us an example of the theft coverage. Silverware is covered:huh:? (I don't understand
Time for New Insurance JamesG161 at 7:17am 04.12.21 In previous threads, most of you have been pleased with Progressive Insurance. The insurance compa
Time for New Insurance DougM at 6:53am 04.12.21
Best Paint for Cast Acrylic? DougM at 6:35am 04.12.21 There are some name brand rattle cans that advertise compatibility with plastics, and since you only
Epoxy Primer Don Crowther at 6:32am 04.12.21 if this is a steel keel like my H34 whatever you choose to do the primer has to be applied the same
Catalina 30 Mk II engine dying in rough seas Kings Gambit at 6:32am 04.12.21 Fuel pick-up should be near the center of the tank and just off the tank bottom. If it is near one e
Beneteau 321 genoa roller furler swivel top and low parts stuck together DougM at 6:27am 04.12.21 It seems odd that the upper swivel would not rotate freely. and that the sail would be difficult to
Catalina 30 Mk II engine dying in rough seas RoyS at 6:13am 04.12.21 If your fuel pick-up is drawing in air you will get this condition. Fuel pick-up should be near the
Universal M-25 overheating - looking for troubleshooting tips (1) RoyS at 6:04am 04.12.21 Your M25 may have a bleed fitting already.
Beneteau 321 genoa roller furler swivel top and low parts stuck together BigEasy at 6:04am 04.12.21 will see what is possible with the frozen swivel, maybe calling profurl for advice. Please keep u

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