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daysailor60 at 3:10am 08.16.05
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The stantions on my boat bolt through the rub rail does anyone know how to tighten these up and get
ranger371 at 3:02am 08.16.05
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When I purchased our 1985 Beneteau First 456 on the East Coast a few years ago, I hired a good surve
troyboat at 2:55am 08.16.05
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The wife and I have decided to cash out, buy a sailboat, and raise our kids on the water. I have som
Mark Juetten at 2:02am 08.16.05
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Some guests (charterers)left wet pans sitting on top of the Nav station to dry. The station is finis
Mac 21 at 1:58am 08.16.05
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What is the factory size or length of the standing rigging cables? (eye to eye) Thanks Mac_21
ex-admin at 1:52am 08.16.05
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What is the tunning tension for 1973 Irwin 23?
Mystic51 at 1:46am 08.16.05
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Peggy or anyone, I am getting ready to work on the areas under my hull liner this weekend. I asked
Kailani at 1:39am 08.16.05
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My 35.5 has a Norcold refrigeration unit. The unit was installed in 1995 when the vessel was comissi
ted22530 at 1:35am 08.16.05
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I have a 25.5 too and would like to see your boat. I am docked right across from the olde town at th
Bruce G at 11:09pm 08.15.05
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I would like to hear from anyone who knows the best way to remove the toilet. are there seacocks bet
MarkDB at 11:02pm 08.15.05
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What should a prospective buyer look for during the first/second viewing of a boat for sale? Mark
Hank R at 11:00pm 08.15.05
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Charlie... Greetings from the New Hampshire Seacoast area... I am shopping for a 19-21 foot mini-c
mike grubbs at 10:35pm 08.15.05
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While cleaning my prop my diver noted play in the prop shaft and suggested that I replace the cutles
Nick16952 at 6:30pm 08.15.05
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I have a 36cc hull 101, and I cannot get water to empty from the tank in front of the chart desk. Th
passion84sailing at 5:47pm 08.15.05
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I recently sold my Catalina 27 for $10K. This is $5K less than the NADA value. I sold due to chron
Neil McDonald at 5:23pm 08.15.05
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I have a Muir VRC 1000 electric windlass installed on my sailboat complete with two foot actuating s
philip at 5:17pm 08.15.05
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I have just purchased a ledgend 260 and the only options for steering in the UK I believe were a til
csobalvarro at 4:25pm 08.15.05
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Does anyone have any information on how to service the winches on a Mac 26D or similar model? The ma
Oliver Linsley at 3:10pm 08.15.05
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I am cruising Desloation Sound, and have found today after returning to my 1978 30, anchored @ Savar
Recovering Racer at 2:42pm 08.15.05
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Do any of you have suggestions as to the best location for LP tanks on an O'day 30 or 31? I don't w

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Mainsail furling line.
Mechone at 2:16pm 04.23.21
Most Beneteau's have Selden rigs, which take 10mm. No most Beneteaus have Z spar masts and Us
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Thaniel at 2:15pm 04.23.21
Thank You..............Can't wait . Now all I need is a decent haul my trailer cost with an insured
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jssailem at 2:10pm 04.23.21
Well welcome @skunther to the SBO forums. Congrats on your Hunter 35.5. You have some great sailing
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jssailem at 1:59pm 04.23.21
Which makes me confused about how this was ever put over the forestay in the first place Following
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EmmanuelC at 1:44pm 04.23.21
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shemandr at 1:40pm 04.23.21
Funny Friday!!!
SFS at 1:20pm 04.23.21
That's a good one.... This is not as weird but I find it oddly specific... This sign is at the mo
Starboard Salon Table
kappykaplan at 1:03pm 04.23.21
Nice job! :beer:
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CaptainRan at 12:55pm 04.23.21
Nice. I can't imagine why the PO who installed the wheel didn't put a seat behind it It makes a wo
Hunter 260 "Wide Load" Permit requirement
Jimmy at 12:52pm 04.23.21
Thanks RGranger Sounds like a plan. What kind of truck do you use to haul the boat. I have a 2007 6
Trouble removing profurl furler
Ajgaines at 12:50pm 04.23.21
Firstly, working on the unit while it is on your forestay attached to the mast and fore deck is not
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Tom J at 12:26pm 04.23.21
Wasn't crazy about snap shackles to begin with. Don't see a good place for waist cleats so it looks
Hunter 260 "Wide Load" Permit requirement
Justin_NSA at 12:08pm 04.23.21
Just me talkin', but I'd have the bearings and tires checked out locally and haul it home myself. Ma
Hunter 260 "Wide Load" Permit requirement
John Marrone at 12:01pm 04.23.21
Thank You..............Can't wait . Now all I need is a decent haul my trailer cost with an insured
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Ralph Johnstone at 11:59am 04.23.21
Probably being overly cautious but having kids on the boat makes me very nervous. You have the ma
Hunter 260 "Wide Load" Permit requirement
Justin_NSA at 11:56am 04.23.21
Just haul it out slow and let it drain. You'll be fine. I used to haul my Mac26S out with a 6cyl Aer
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John Marrone at 11:52am 04.23.21
Some haulers don't want to pull a customer's trailer. They'd rather haul the whole lot and avoid br
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twalker H260 at 11:49am 04.23.21
This drawing may assist a bit more. The nut on the compression post should not need removal for the
Anti fouling Hunter 240
Scraigward at 11:47am 04.23.21
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Don Crowther at 11:46am 04.23.21
Thanks Jim I do have the owner's manual

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