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Chet7127 at 8:47pm 07.16.05
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Can anyone tell me if the Edson 9-1/2" wide pedestal guard will work on the original Merriman 1984 p
Tom Tarpey at 2:01pm 07.16.05
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My mast has a built in groove for the nylon cylinders which attach to the sail luff.How does one ke
Jack19643 at 1:49pm 07.16.05
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I had a sea trial on a new 36 today (trading in a 33 with 3ym30 engine which has had overheating pro
Randy at 1:08pm 07.16.05
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I own a 1991 Legend 35.5. No structural problems except for a leaky port starlight (I guess that's w
John/Illinois at 12:40pm 07.16.05
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Anyone out there have a H 23.5 with a binimi up while under sail? Have a boat ( new to me ) with a
Jonathan Romero at 11:19am 07.16.05
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I have a Mercury 9.9 outboard that is stuck in the up position. It had a tilt trim device that I dis
Steve Glabe at 11:10am 07.16.05
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I have yet to get out on my Mariner this summer simply because every year I seem to have problems wi
Ed at 11:08am 07.16.05
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I finally finished adding new bow cleats to my 23.5. For more details check the project forum.
Michael Wallach at 10:49am 07.16.05
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During a planned trip from Perth Amboy, New Jersey to the Chesapeake I plan to use the Cape May cana
RK at 10:37am 07.16.05
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Looking to buy my first sailboat. Just found a 1983 Columbia 27 Widebody Crusing with 13 horse West
Tom at 10:36am 07.16.05
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I think the previous owner repaired some fiberglass and moved the eye bolt lower for the trailer str
doug miller at 10:03am 07.16.05
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i've been told that the standard head sail on the 216 is UV protected, even though it doesn't have t
deeman7777 at 10:01am 07.16.05
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Attached in a photo you will see the aweful gray non-skid paint that is peeling and faded in all spo
lostsailer at 9:00am 07.16.05
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Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this. I live in Northern Vermont where there are many
Gary Wyngarden at 8:17am 07.16.05
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We're now four weeks into our six-week circumnavigation of Vancouver Island and still having a blast
Jerry21707 at 7:24am 07.16.05
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We recently acquired a 1992 preowned S26 and she needs a bit of cleaning up at the electrical panel.
rplemmler at 5:48am 07.16.05
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I have a Yanmar engine in my 1980 Hunter 30. The block is cracked and I need to get a new one. Is
Tim at 5:06am 07.16.05
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In an earlier post I asked for info on where to locate a new gooseneck for an Ericson 29. I was giv
grinder at 4:26am 07.16.05
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I have recently purchased a 1981 C25 which is in dire need of window rebuilding - major leaks. Has
timohara at 3:48am 07.16.05
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I recently bought a 1985 O'Day 192 and have been trying to get ti tuned correctly. The problem I'm

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So sailboat owners is just another cancel culture forum
Leeward Rail at 3:58pm 04.04.21
@dlochner i suspected as much. Many denizens of the internet figure that everything is magically fr
Sailing to Catalina Island?
FastOlson at 3:37pm 04.04.21
Well, according to the song, it's not too far..... :) 3dPaeUGrmdA (Admittedly I have only visited o
Boat painting - DYI - Professionals-paints
JamesG161 at 3:34pm 04.04.21
We developed a new Foamed Silica additive to the Titanium Dioxide white pigment. A Doctor of Chemis
Boat painting - DYI - Professionals-paints
JamesG161 at 3:26pm 04.04.21
The last time I painted a topsides was a long time ago and modern chemistries are way better today.
So sailboat owners is just another cancel culture forum
dlochner at 3:21pm 04.04.21
Hmm... Wabi-Sabi's profile isn't available any more. I also read the posts this morning. It is rea
Boat painting - DYI - Professionals-paints
dLj at 3:17pm 04.04.21
It depends on you and your desires. Well, I'm looking at painting the above waterline sides of my
So sailboat owners is just another cancel culture forum   (1)
Stu Jackson at 3:12pm 04.04.21
In all honesty, I've found SBO to be one of the best on-line forums anywhere - in any subject. And
So sailboat owners is just another cancel culture forum   (1)
Rick Webb at 3:08pm 04.04.21
I seem to be compelled to use this reference more and more often lately. y does not get it.
Boat painting - DYI - Professionals-paints
JamesG161 at 3:04pm 04.04.21
Do we have any polymer chemists or folks that understand paint here that can shed light on this? Y
Tranny Fluid & Heat Exchanger
Tom J at 2:58pm 04.04.21
Hi Ralph -- she's a 2007. I just loosened the one bolt that holds the Heat Exchanger (shown in pict
So sailboat owners is just another cancel culture forum
Leeward Rail at 2:47pm 04.04.21
Since my wife works so much and I seem to spend more time here or working onnthe boat... I think I c
HUNTER 320 ENGINE ROOM.
senang at 2:44pm 04.04.21
Be aware that the coupler should be a very very tight fit. If not it will work itself loose. A new c
So sailboat owners is just another cancel culture forum
JamesG161 at 2:42pm 04.04.21
So sailboat owners is just another cancel culture forum What the Heck does that mean?
So sailboat owners is just another cancel culture forum   (1)
dlochner at 2:42pm 04.04.21
Sailors first!
So sailboat owners is just another cancel culture forum   (1)
Brian D at 2:37pm 04.04.21
We're not cancel culture extortionists; we're cancel culture extortionist snowflakes. Words matter.
So sailboat owners is just another cancel culture forum
Brian D at 2:36pm 04.04.21
I've been apprised of the situation. Carry on! Everyone else, splice the main brace.
So sailboat owners is just another cancel culture forum
Phil Herring at 2:36pm 04.04.21
We're not cancel culture extortionists; we're cancel culture extortionist snowflakes. Words matter.:

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