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Chicago boat show Don Beavin at 11:40am 01.25.06 Ask All Sailors 3/1017 It looks like I am going to get to go to my first "Big Time, Real Live Boat Show." I just bought a 1
single handed rigging Mark at 11:31am 01.25.06 Ask An Oday Owner 8/2702 Anyone have photos or sources on how to rig for single handed? I would like to do this myself but I
new install Jabsco head (vented loops) dwayne13628 at 11:21am 01.25.06 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/1504 Hi, my boat had a porti-podi but since I am in the midst of a major overhaul, I figured I'd do the h
No Water Ballast Performance Rcman4u2 at 10:21am 01.25.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/3334 I have owned a Mac 26X and now own a Mac 26M. I have sailed both over the past 7 years. I also own
Boat buying question? Bad Obsession at 9:37am 01.25.06 Ask All Sailors 15/1413 I am considering buying another boat, somewhat... I am thinking of moving up from my Hunter 22. Of
wood finish jharvey at 8:43am 01.25.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/983 I'm stripping the finish off the wood from my mac 26s. I'd appreciate any comments/recommendations f
sail cleaning jharvey at 8:26am 01.25.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/918 what is the right way to clean sails? can I do it myself?
Teak coamings RAD at 8:13am 01.25.06 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1153 Does anyone have a older Hunter 30' with teak coamings? My boat has them and I need to replace them.
Topping Lift rebel9361 at 8:02am 01.25.06 Ask All Sailors 12/1643 Here is a picture of main sail with topping lift. Question: do I remove topping lift from boom and
Changing motors rburns at 7:32am 01.25.06 Morgan 4/1781 Was considering changing Perkins diesel motor to Yanmar....appears that there is not enough room to
Navman Multi 3100 uploadjoe at 5:51am 01.25.06 Ask All Sailors 3/3348 I am thinking about replacing the depth "finder" on my 1985 Hunter 25.5... I am not even sure of the
$1200.00 Down The Drain? (thanks to the neighbor) Jeff at 5:20am 01.25.06 Ask All Sailors 22/1783 Just put new solar panels on my boat about 3 months ago (2 - 125 watt panels mounted together). They
HF comms murkehaze16758 at 5:11am 01.25.06 Ask All Sailors 3/905 I am intending to cruise the pacific and as an ajunct to my radio/sat phone I am looking for a secon
fresh water flush on toilet Jack at 4:29am 01.25.06 Ask All Sailors 3/982 I know I am need of a rebuild on the head, it's been many years but it is still working. I have seen
mac 25 motor sirsocalot at 4:24am 01.25.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1110 I have just purchased a Mac 25 and need to buy a motor for her, can you recommend a motor? I am loo
Source for Chain Liam at 1:32am 01.25.06 Ask All Sailors 25/2146 Does anyone know of a good source for anchor chain in long lenghts? I need 200+ feet of 5/16 High te
Electric start Jerry21707 at 11:52pm 01.24.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/839 I want to wire my Nissan 8B outboard to take advantage of the electric starter. My battery is under
Come to the 2006 Sandpiper565 Rendezvous! Eric, S/V Paradise at 11:16pm 01.24.06 Other Sailboats 1/921 Announcing to all Sandpiper565 skippers:Mark August 2-6, 2006 on your calenders! This is the 2nd an
oven not lighting Ann at 10:58pm 01.24.06 Ask All Sailors 4/3648 We have a propane Princess stove/oven. The pilot light lights in the oven but the burner doesn't. An
Cruising World magazine Jeff Bacon at 10:48pm 01.24.06 Other Sailboats 8/1168 Hi all"Just an interesting note.....I decided not to renew my Cruising World subscription this y

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Marking anchor rode thinwater at 3:04pm 06.01.21 Those are waters that I'd never drop the hook in...the 10 depths have surrounding shoals that the
Genoa for a 1976 Hunter 25 sail sfbay at 2:30pm 06.01.21 Ouch!! Does anyone have the correct dimensions for a replacement? Great question. The answer dep
Exhaust hose replacement Tom J at 2:08pm 06.01.21 Good advice, if your insurance company is paying attention, fuel lines are expected to be replaced
C22 nav lights...? rpludwig at 2:08pm 06.01.21 got it, thx!......
Beneteau 361 (and other models) Mast Howling in the Wind -- Problem discovered and need help solving... Harry Mathias at 12:51pm 06.01.21 Hi Chris, Thanks for your answers! I have 3 questions: 1. Did you install a larger size line on you
Questions Regarding Electroscan and My Current State of Mystification jssailem at 12:42pm 06.01.21 Composting toilets Those that like them appear to be true believers and those that tried and rejec
End of Ownership (not a classified, just a pitty party for myself) Roland5048 at 12:27pm 06.01.21 There's no reason to leave the forum just because you no longer will have a boat. You still have ye
Beneteau 361 (and other models) Mast Howling in the Wind -- Problem discovered and need help solving... cymeyer at 12:18pm 06.01.21 Like many people owning Beneteau's when the wind blows hard my in-mast-furling main howls with a r
Questions Regarding Electroscan and My Current State of Mystification Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 11:59am 06.01.21 I recognize that the solutions to treat sewage are significantly more expensive than a holding tank-
Diagram of sail rigging for Hunter 26 sail sfbay at 11:54am 06.01.21
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Replacing FP mini 12 Daze at 11:35am 06.01.21 My 2007 H49 has a NextGen 5.5 that works well.
What do you use for fire extingushers?? MikeHoncho at 11:32am 06.01.21 Well, you usually only get one shot with each extinguisher and although recommended by USCG, I'm not
Water Distribution on Catalina 320 Scott T-Bird at 11:24am 06.01.21 Well, I finally finished my plumbing improvements and I'm happy with the results. I replaced the pu
What do you use for fire extingushers?? Ralph Johnstone at 11:01am 06.01.21 In addition to Canadian requirements for chemical units, I also carry one 10 lb. CO2 extinguisher.
Adding a circuit to dc side. Ralph Johnstone at 10:56am 06.01.21 People here on the SBO chandelry are THE source for Hunter components. If they can't find it, it's
Changing Hoses, Catalina 320! Scott T-Bird at 10:55am 06.01.21 Update: @Ward H helped me with this one ... simply needed to remove more trim pieces to gain access
Yanmar 4JH4AE Fuel Water Separator question (1) jssailem at 10:54am 06.01.21 Way to work the problem. It is so great to have a camera to be your eyes and help identify the usual
End of Ownership (not a classified, just a pitty party for myself) Ralph Johnstone at 10:53am 06.01.21 Don't commit yourself to never returning to boating. You never know what's around the corner (as

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