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Fresh water pump Wade Sharp at 1:21pm 11.29.05 Mid-Size Boats 7/1093 The pump that delivers fresh water to the galley will come on for a few seconds about every half hou
CNG in Fla Carl at 12:39pm 11.29.05 Big Boats 2/802 The one place we knew to exchange Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) cylinders in Florida was Amelia Islan
Just bought a Snowgoose 34 Sailorman27603 at 11:51am 11.29.05 Other Sailboats 6/757 I have just settled to buy an older 34 and have a few projects to work on.1. I understand the water
Anchor Light Switch Replacement Mikes Oasis at 11:03am 11.29.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/915 The anchor light switch on my 1986 C-30 needs to be replaced. How do you remove the old switch? Wh
To Re-Name or Not To Re-Name; That is The Question Kevin W. Coffin at 9:51am 11.29.05 Mid-Size Boats 9/1166 Our new to us Hunter is called 'The Sail Boat' and we are definately going to be changing the name.
engine oil dip stick location Art Greenman at 9:50am 11.29.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/995 I'm a new Catalina 34 MkII owner and I can not find the dip stick for checking the engine oil. Wher
questions on '00 26 X gary nelms at 8:20am 11.29.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/877 We have decided to get an X or M for the 50 HP feature. We could use that. I was told that the 97-9
Stainless steel handrails joe pyles at 8:07am 11.29.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/2281 Where do I purchase stainless steel handrails to replace the exterior teak handrails on my 1983 Cata
Looking for a small Hunter Joe M at 7:03am 11.29.05 Smaller Boats 0/646 Hi allJust moved to Cape Coral Fl from Salem MA.I had a 30' Hunter in Salem and sold her. Becau
Air conditioning Bruce at 6:49am 11.29.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1053 I want to install a 16,000 BTU air conditioner and would appreciate information reagrding the locati
New H23 owner Jerry at 6:41am 11.29.05 Smaller Boats 3/818 I've had this boat for about two months or so and haven't had it on the water yet -- my old boat was
Traveler Upgrade Dave at 5:21am 11.29.05 Big Boats 5/786 My Legend 35.5 has a Schaeffer traveler with a 3:1 purchase. It is the original traveler that came
Windless stops working Harleyman at 5:14am 11.29.05 Big Boats 6/1529 I have a 1997 42 passage. I have the stock windless that comes with the boat and it seems to work fi
Cruising Now or Later DaveJ10270 at 3:45am 11.29.05 Ask All Sailors 28/1910 Hello all, I am hoping to receive some shared opinions regarding the following..My wife and I are i
Where are the running lights? greenhorn at 3:42am 11.29.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 7/1064 I recently bought a 1989, 22ft. catalina, with slight damage to the rub rail from hurricane Katrina.
Camping John S at 3:41am 11.29.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/867 Lake Pend O'reille, Summer
halyard tail bags tyhall at 3:40am 11.29.05 Ask All Sailors 7/1444 Would like to purchase a halyard bag like the ones in the photo. Can anyone direct me to the right p
Airhead DaveJ10270 at 3:25am 11.29.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1297 Hello, I was wondering if anyone would share thier opinion or experiances with an Airhead? Thanks
Used Sails John S at 3:19am 11.29.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/712 Just a little advice if you are looking for a used Genoa for your 26D. I ran across a genny for a Sa
Surveyors in Chicago area Tim at 2:14am 11.29.05 Other Sailboats 2/695 has anyone had any experience with a good surveyor in the Chicago area? thanks for any suggestions.

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Oil Mystery DArcy at 8:13pm 11.17.20 Another dumb question, are you sure you would be able to see the oil on the dip stick? It will be bl
3GM30F Cam shaft cover? Benny17441 at 8:04pm 11.17.20 The timing cover is not a maintenance item, if it ain't broken, don't fix it.
maintenance on 1979 Cal -31new post seniorladysailor at 7:40pm 11.17.20 Hi Dave, No survey as boat was part of quick,cheap estate sale. I have had the bottom cleaned with n
Swinomish channel Hello Below at 7:25pm 11.17.20
New S2 6.7 Owner - Lifting Keel Maintenance Clayt at 7:22pm 11.17.20 Hello Fourth Coast, I just joined the forum and see that your original post was some two years ago,
SaniFlex Hose Stretch Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:13pm 11.17.20 Stretching ANY hose to make it fit onto a too large fitting is a bad idea because it will cause the
maintenance on 1979 Cal -31new post dlochner at 7:10pm 11.17.20 Congratulations! And welcome to SBO. Did you have the boat surveyed before you bought it? Typically
Boat Identification - Need Help dlochner at 7:06pm 11.17.20 Back in the 50s and 60s home built boats out of plywood were a thing. Glen-L did and does sell plans
Swinomish channel forbin at 7:00pm 11.17.20 @jssailem Thanks, that is a great post, very helpful. Thanks @Terry Cox. We'll see how the weath
Mast climber Choies MikeHoncho at 6:50pm 11.17.20 Man am I glad the previous owner installed mast steps. Easy climb then tie off and sit in my climbin
Lightning control? Mr. Dave at 6:37pm 11.17.20 Take a listen to this podcast episode. Pretty interesting one on lightening https://www.59-north.co
Mast climber Choies smokey73 at 5:54pm 11.17.20 @sailme88 I like the climbing board but once you get to the top and do your work, how do you get th
rust remove from swim ladder MikeHoncho at 5:37pm 11.17.20 Never use steel wool on a boat. Little bits of the steel will come off and embed themselves in what
Replacing Hull Stripe Jerry Nevins at 5:34pm 11.17.20 Thanks David. Plastic seems important to avoid scratches too... Jerry
3GM30F Cam shaft cover? (1) Allan12210 at 5:26pm 11.17.20 It's the old adage, If it ain't broke, don't fix it. However in my case I had a pretty significant o
On the "Distant" Dream? Kings Gambit at 5:25pm 11.17.20 My wife and I will be forever grateful to the members of the Caloosahatchee Marching and Chowder So
410 Speaker Wiring Don Lucas at 5:24pm 11.17.20 I have a manual. Far as the stereo wiring goes it is unless and just wrong.
On the "Distant" Dream? (2) SoSound at 4:56pm 11.17.20 Occasionally, first experiences can set the ambitions bar pretty high. The first night that I ever
Swinomish channel Terry Cox at 4:54pm 11.17.20 Nice post, John. Our draft is five feet, Brian. A safe transit for our boat requires a +1 foot tide
rust remove from swim ladder sailnoproblem at 4:47pm 11.17.20 I would use a cut and color compound to remove the rust and shine stainless. You could then use a co

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