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Waste Tank Vent Steve Perry at 1:39am 04.25.05 Big Boats 1/843 I recently had a macerator pump malfunction with a resulting waste tank overflow through the deck pu
Compression Post Leak Jason Alexander at 1:32am 08.30.05 Mid-Size Boats 0/959 So my compression post is leaking a very little bit around one of the screws that holds the compress
Alternator meltdown tom723 at 12:38am 08.30.05 Big Boats 1/854 I just got back from a great sail on the bay. I turned off the engine and the oil pressure alarm we
B Wilkie Marvel at 12:33am 08.30.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/944 Does anyone have experience on removing their B
Kudos to Customer Service Ray Carter at 12:15am 08.30.05 Ask All Sailors 0/855 I rushed home, from signing the papers on our new boat, to order winch covers. In my hurry, I order
Kenyon No. 2 Winches for O'day 20 Peter Paulsen at 11:52pm 08.29.05 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1021 The Kenyon No. 2 winches need repair. Before I buy new winches, are there repair kits available and
Rasmus displacement Karstein Egeland at 11:47pm 08.29.05 Hallberg-Rassy 8/2770 Hello! I am thinking of repowering to something smaller than the original md 21 this autumn. Due to
proper lubricant for head Marc Beroz at 11:18pm 08.29.05 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 0/1349 Hi Peggy. I want to thank you for your help last spring when you told me that my Wilcox Crittenden I
STANDING RIGGING BARRY at 10:52pm 08.29.05 Mid-Size Boats 1/962 WHAT IS THE RECOMENDED TENSION OF THE RIGGING FOR A 27 FOOT, 1977 CATALINA WITH A FIXED KEEL? I HAVE
For a 26S: Long shaft or extra-long shaft motor? Sandor20950 at 10:44pm 08.29.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1447 I am buying a new 4-stroke outboard to satisfy the desires of the Commodore for less noise and smell
"Flasher" Spinaker - Help Bob at 9:36pm 08.29.05 Columbia 0/1695 I inherited an Ulmer Flasher with my 26' Columbia. It's a "poleless" spinaker and I'm not sure how
strut-1980-37c warren at 8:42pm 08.29.05 The Cherubini Hunters 2/1011 warren again, boat is a hunter 37 cutter not a 40.5 thank you for any help
strut-1980-37c warren at 8:35pm 08.29.05 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1310 looking for new strut broke mine
A few questions RAD18362 at 4:36pm 08.29.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1158 I have found a broken weld on one of my lifeline stanchions. Can it be welded? Does anyone have a sc
A few questions RAD18362 at 4:26pm 08.29.05 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1055 I have found a broken weld on one of my lifeline stanchions. Can it be welded? Does anyone have a sc
Sailing around Phoenix Az Robert at 4:11pm 08.29.05 Ask All Sailors 4/2388 Does anyone have experience sailing in the Phoenix Arizona area?Where can you sail? - I've looked
Electrical Diagrams? csobalvarro at 2:28pm 08.29.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/984 Does anyone have or know where I can find an electrical diagram of how the Mac 26D is 'supposed' to
H23 Sails Mike Misko at 2:00pm 08.29.05 Smaller Boats 2/978 The main and standard jib for our H23 are worn out, and we are looking into replacement options. I
Prop Shaft Noise rob19588 at 1:49pm 08.29.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/2182 Every once in awhile I get a loud noise that sounds like it is coming from the prop shaft area. Whe
new sails beneteau 473 oceanics sunmar at 1:08pm 08.29.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1365 Hi About to embark on the purchase of renewing my (France) factory fitted sails with a new set and w

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H23.5 1993 CrispyCringle at 5:36am 05.09.21 Re-rivet the foot. I did this a few years ago to my 23.5. Drill out the old ones. You may need to "d
O'Day 34 cabin top going soft njlarry at 5:29am 05.09.21 Before you start, some here posted a much simpler technique. They drilled some small holes, used ha
PSS replacement job smokey73 at 5:04am 05.09.21 pictures?
H23.5 1993 rgranger at 3:23am 05.09.21 You will have to drill out the rivets and replace them. If the holes in the mast are warbled, you w
Funny Friday!!! Will Gilmore at 2:24am 05.09.21 It's worth repeating. -Will
We are new owners of a Yamaha 36! Would like to contact with others to learn and know about their experience and updates. Fair winds Inox at 12:49am 05.09.21 Hello, I also own a 1979 Yamaha Y36, August Moon. I'm located on Oahu, HI and mostly sail her aroun
Cherubini was a genius. At least he had good sources. DianaOfBurlington at 10:37pm 05.08.21 Hardware, especially rigging, should NEVER be attached directly to the holes in the anodized-aluminu
Solar wiring question JP at 10:32pm 05.08.21 Wow great information Stu, and I appreciate everyone's advice. I think/hope I might be set up as Mai
SD50 cooling water intake valve jssailem at 9:13pm 05.08.21 Welcome to SBO. Challenge to get a good response to your query is to share detail or post a picture
Atomic 4 and muffler Admiral at 9:11pm 05.08.21 Thanks Stu. A very good read and good explanation.
Passage 42- Electrical Panel A/C light indictors - wires - burnt Puesta del sol at 8:21pm 05.08.21 Got a bunch of associates available for backup @Mike Oldak ? I have to wonder how many people it
We are new owners of a Yamaha 36! Would like to contact with others to learn and know about their experience and updates. Fair winds Nbrewer at 8:00pm 05.08.21 Hello, I also own a 1979 Yamaha Y36, August Moon. I'm located on Oahu, HI and mostly sail her around
D&R MARINE: Still in business? Voyager1 at 7:50pm 05.08.21 I received a window gasket from them two months ago.
Passage 42- Electrical Panel A/C light indictors - wires - burnt Ralph Johnstone at 7:27pm 05.08.21 As an electrical engineer and someone who has done major rewiring on my own sail boat I would repea
Passage 42- Electrical Panel A/C light indictors - wires - burnt Mike Oldak at 7:18pm 05.08.21 As an electrical engineer and someone who has done major rewiring on my own sail boat I would repea
O'Day 26 Backstay length Sunbird22358 at 7:14pm 05.08.21 I'd contact D&R Marine, Rudy will know the length. www,srmarine.com (508) 644-3001 (Calling is bes
Passage 42- Electrical Panel A/C light indictors - wires - burnt Ralph Johnstone at 7:10pm 05.08.21 had previously spoke with prior owners of mods to the boat. only new electric was a second DC power
Funny Friday!!! jssailem at 7:05pm 05.08.21 Kermie it is good that you recognize you have frog tendencies. It makes it easier to self identify
Outboard Motor Mount on Stern Pushpit - 2005 Huter 36 jeff356 at 6:54pm 05.08.21 Alright, I finished building mine today. A little more complicated than first thought since the low
Delightful decisions in New England coast Bob S at 6:45pm 05.08.21 Tarpaulin Cove If you decide to sail up Vineyard Sound. Sailing up Buzzards Bay , Cataumet behind Ba

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