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Eric1803 at 11:41am 12.15.05
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OK, I'll be the first to admit it...I'm stoopid...I've never needed to install a depth finder before
Barry at 11:36am 12.15.05
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Really need somebody to help with a response...I'M NEEDY. HA HA.
gene at 10:58am 12.15.05
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is the mast on a 1984 295 keel stepped or deck stepped? I see a post in the cabin. thanx,gene
Sam20902 at 10:49am 12.15.05
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New owners of C42 #170. This 1990 model has maxwell horizontal windlass but I'm not sure of proper s
Barry at 10:24am 12.15.05
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I am not new to boating but new to sailboats. My wife bought a 1985 Catalina 25 for Christmas for $
sl22andre at 10:09am 12.15.05
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Hi All, I am in the process of buying a boat, the company handling the documentation for the bank (
Gary at 9:38am 12.15.05
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1984 H31 My main is still tough coming down for some reason. Has anyone ever had any luck rigging a
David Whitworth at 8:34am 12.15.05
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The location of the Racor primary fuel filter on my 33 has bugged me since the boat was new. It is h
Stray at 8:18am 12.15.05
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I'm thinking of reinforcing my keel bolts... I've found the kit for the retrofit but it's for a cast
Danny 18949 at 7:43am 12.15.05
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I have a 290. I need to replace the packing for the box. My engine is the Yammar 2GM20. Anybody know
Tim Welsh at 7:30am 12.15.05
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Just got back from a three week romp to the bahamas. Thought I'd warm you yankee's up with a pick f
Daniel Ladd at 6:05am 12.15.05
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have you guys done any races. beacause i just started racing one and a hlaf years ago and wanted to
Don s/v Tellico at 5:42am 12.15.05
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Anyone been to this island or know much about it? I honestly didn't know it even existed until some
greg at 4:32am 12.15.05
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I have now been informed (via forum, Thanks)there is no C only D and S, and then called seller who s
uploadjoe at 3:58am 12.15.05
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My wife and I have had our boat for about 4 months now and we had it surveyed. When we had it survey
damauney at 2:17am 12.15.05
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Has anyone gone through a fuel tank replacment, especially on an O'Day 34 or 35. I am looking for a
John T1594 at 1:48am 12.15.05
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If you could talk to the design engineers at Yanmar or any of the other makers of small marine auxil
FlyBri737 at 1:26am 12.15.05
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Hi Peggy, I am sure this is in your book, but it is on the boat in FLL and I now live in Tampa... b
RAY K18698 at 1:18am 12.15.05
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I have a H23 which I keep on a bouy in fresh water all summer. What do other sailers do to keep the
jprieto at 12:09am 12.15.05
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Yanmar's engine manual for the 2GM20F says to use 30 weight engine oil in my boat's the Hurth type t

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Behavior of marine batteries
Timm R Oday25 at 10:08am 05.24.21
Ok ,here is my take . MaineSail aas usual is spot on. Take the time to learn from his website . If a
Circumnavigation Vancouver Island 2020 Cruise
YVRguy at 10:08am 05.24.21
My co-owner and I plan on doing the circumnavigation next year as well. Like last time it will be d
Online Salvage yard?
jssailem at 10:00am 05.24.21
Hi TC. Congrats with the boat and welcome to the SBO Forum. We have a local company called Railmake
Need a clean SS cut
Justin_NSA at 9:42am 05.24.21
Justin... the correct tool makes all the difference. You betcha John !
Need a clean SS cut
jssailem at 9:39am 05.24.21
Justin... the correct tool makes all the difference.
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Will Gilmore at 9:38am 05.24.21
Having 150-300 lbs. of water at the bottom of the boat near the center of gravity would seem help w
Behavior of marine batteries
shemandr at 9:35am 05.24.21
Instead of holding one battery in abeyance to start the motor if battery #2 can't, consider buying o
Designed
jssailem at 9:35am 05.24.21
Seeing that you are on the Cheney Reservoir, I can better understand the forced winter hiatus from s
Battery Tray
Ralph Johnstone at 9:34am 05.24.21
I have a 2011 Hunter 50 AC and am in need of a battery tray for one of my house batteries as it is
Deck wash
Justin_NSA at 9:33am 05.24.21
Would having a flexible supply hose you can drop overboard be a practical solution? Same water as yo
Deck wash
Jimongee at 9:29am 05.24.21
Thank you tfox2069! I do plenty of plumbing and electrical so this is a simple one. I installed t
Need a clean SS cut
Justin_NSA at 9:27am 05.24.21
Final update. The "refirgeration" cutter worked perfectly. I slowly tightened it after every revolut
Deck shower isolator?
MattieJo at 9:25am 05.24.21
Some shower heads have a open close on them.
C25 keel lock bolt.
Stu Jackson at 9:22am 05.24.21
In addition to this fine forum which has some C25 skippers, THE place to find specific answers about
326- replace light in aft cabin with fan
Ralph Johnstone at 9:17am 05.24.21
Include a picture and you'll get a much larger audience. I have an H-310 but can't picture what y
326- replace light in aft cabin with fan
jssailem at 9:15am 05.24.21
So Peter, welcome back. Am I to assume you replaced the 306 with a 326? Lights that you want to mod
Beneteau Oceanis 281
sail sfbay at 9:04am 05.24.21
You might this thread interesting about the 281: Beneteau 281 Oceanis (google.com). Consider replac
Online Salvage yard?
sail sfbay at 9:02am 05.24.21
Behavior of marine batteries
jssailem at 8:59am 05.24.21
:plus: to all of the above. MaineSail lays it all out. Time to become more knowledgable about your
Battery Tray
sail sfbay at 8:49am 05.24.21
Glad I could help!!

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