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Chock Screws Backing Out stephen_i_w at 12:53pm 11.08.20 Catalina 310 14/1579 After having my boat hauled out I notice that some of the screws that hold the chocks to the deck ha
2017 Beneteau 41 or 38 alf10 at 12:14pm 11.08.20 Ask All Sailors 2/323 Looking for opinions on 2017 Beneteau 41 versus 38. Primary sailing is Southern California day crui
TES Yachts Tedd at 8:27am 11.08.20 Other Sailboats 10/6221 Does anybody here have experience with TES yachts, such as the 678, 720, or the 28 Magnam? I'm very
Vibration in Yanmar at 2200 rpm in forward only john986 at 7:33am 11.08.20 Mid-Size Boats 14/1827 I have a 1993 Hunter 33.5 with a yanmar 3GM??, I believe it s 28hp. I developed a small vibration a
Potagannissing Bay john6206 at 6:57am 11.08.20 Destinations 22/2990
B411 Stiff steering - partial resolution (6) RitSim at 6:24am 11.08.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/644 Just partially thru my stiff steering process. We have B411 1999. Not sure the steering is an exac
Universal valve adjustment (1) Sefuller at 5:53am 11.08.20 Ask All Sailors 9/1088 I adjusted the valves on our M50 yesterday and I guess I should have had this higher on the priority
Pearson 33-2 engine removal 31seahorse at 5:34am 11.08.20 Ask All Sailors 21/3057 Hello SBO Members who offer great information on a boatload of topics, We are considering a Pearson
272 transducer problem LazurusLong at 4:56am 11.08.20 Bigger Boats 2/547 Hi all. Our transducer is not working. It flashes 18.8 continuously. Just had the bottom scraped. Th
Steering Lube 41s5 georgetheleo at 9:55pm 11.07.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/555 I just bought a 1991 B 41s5. I want to make the steering easier-how do I lube it?
Learn from my mistake - lost my rudder IASailor at 7:08pm 11.07.20 Trailer Sailors 16/2031 Today I rigged my Catalina 22 and was ready to go. I was sailing in the Mississippi and, between the
Stepping the mast with just muscle? Flying Jay at 6:36pm 11.07.20 Catalina 22 14/3264 Hello! We are replacing our jib fuller, adding a windex, and replacing the anchor light... To do so
Filthy Deck Hull Joint Help pmbuck at 4:43pm 11.07.20 Ask All Sailors 3/609 We just recently bought a 1973 C'C 39 and are undertaking lots of fixes, as well as cleaning decades
Seaward 25 Bimini Ted d at 3:45pm 11.07.20 Seaward 3/2544 Does anyone have any advice/tips on adding a bimini to a seaward 25?
Centerboard rlawson1 at 11:14am 11.07.20 Ask All Sailors 1/311 I need measurements for the centerboard on an Olympic Dolphin 23. Mine was rushed away and had to be
Sea of Cortez markodavid at 7:37am 11.07.20 Ask All Sailors 2/511 Is the Sea of Cortez open to private S/V again? Nat. Park islands?
In-Mast Furling Question - Beneteau Oceanis 400 (2) Allen Skinn at 7:29am 11.07.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 10/2606 My boat is a 1993 Beneteau Oceanis 400. Furling in and out of the In-Mast Furling is a real pain. Pl
What is it? Toilet supply line... (1) Justin_NSA at 6:02am 11.07.20 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 7/1144 I should know this but still unsure. It's inline between the raw water thru hull and the toilet. It
Source new 1 1/2" Ell and pipe (2) Justin_NSA at 5:51am 11.07.20 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 2/457 Plumbing fitment always gets the better of me. OD, ID, thread pattern, etc. I'm hoping someone knows
Can't Remove Screw in Mast surfstud31 at 4:37am 11.07.20 Ask All Sailors 32/3975 Hi all - my Beneteau sailboat is 25 years old and has an in-mast furling system. I am replacing the

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Navigation Instruments Power Outage Stu Jackson at 12:50pm 08.19.24 You may want to check with your psychiatrist, because I never posted anything in this thread. :)
Navigational Buoys Used as Racing Marks Scott T-Bird at 12:47pm 08.19.24 Actually, I put some thought into @jviss reaction and I still have a question. Were you weaving thr
Navigational Buoys Used as Racing Marks Scott T-Bird at 12:37pm 08.19.24 We were in the area of Annapolis when a very large number of small boats, apparently racing, were i
Waste Cap vent? danm1 at 12:36pm 08.19.24 I couldn't get to the hose to change the deck fitting because the PO installed the davits so I can'
Navigation Instruments Power Outage dlochner at 12:35pm 08.19.24 Thanks Stu & Dave, The affects of an EMP sound likely. I've been reviewing manuals online and Stu i
Navigation Instruments Power Outage Tucson Sailor at 12:23pm 08.19.24 Thanks Stu & Dave, The affects of an EMP sound likely. I've been reviewing manuals online and Stu is
2005 Hunter 33 - Shore Power Breaker Scott B at 12:21pm 08.19.24 If you remove the small wood access panel in the bulkhead in aft cabin, it's right behind the readin
Mixing fresh and stored diesel? jssailem at 12:11pm 08.19.24 So maybe my simple, naive approach did not destroy my engine.
Mixing fresh and stored diesel? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 12:09pm 08.19.24 There are links in this link which can lead you to the various studies: Interesting is all I can
O'day 302 bow piece. (1) jssailem at 12:09pm 08.19.24 I had this bow roller on my boat. Now it sits in my garage.
Waste Cap vent? Dalliance at 12:08pm 08.19.24 Is the vent thru-hull the standard 5/8" that's the same as the ones on your water and fuel tank ven
Putting a hole in the transom jssailem at 12:05pm 08.19.24 Interesting. Doing a little research, I found this report. https://www.mainecoast.tv/2023/06/07/eth
Distress Call jssailem at 11:58am 08.19.24 WOW, Bob, it sounds like you had a maritime experience. That is an interesting document. It has a gr
Outboard motor parts. jimd333sail at 11:52am 08.19.24 Thank you for your input. This is turning out to be a winter's project. Thanks who all the advice I'
Beneteau Propeller Tony Bakke at 11:49am 08.19.24 The shaft on the boat is the original metric from Beneteau and the most recent propeller to fall off
Navigation Instruments Power Outage jssailem at 11:16am 08.19.24 This feels like chasing a short in an old car! :laugh: Perhaps because it is just like that. What
Navigation Instruments Power Outage dlochner at 11:04am 08.19.24 When lightning strikes there are 2 issues, one is the high voltage electrical discharge that can bur
I need help attaching my Outboard to my West Wight Potter LloydB at 10:55am 08.19.24 Who did the tune up??
Trouble starting my Atomic M25 Diesel Stu Jackson at 10:42am 08.19.24 But I do not have the correct device to check the amps."" Just off hand from those readings I wo
Hull interior drgbanks at 10:30am 08.19.24 I will need to lay it out and get back to you with the number. I'll give you Sq. Ftge of all the bi

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