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Radar Reflector Velero49 at 1:23am 07.06.05 Big Boats 25/4799 Which radar reflector works for you? I am looking at the Davis and the plastimo. The other are out
Steering w/tiller while outboard motoring... White Sale at 1:15am 07.06.05 Ask All Sailors 12/4438 Has anyone with outboard propulsion used their tiller to steer as opposed to steering the outboard?
Batten confusion Charisma at 11:49pm 07.05.05 Smaller Boats 1/985 Can anyone tell me what the proper batten width and length for the bottom two battens on a H26 is. W
Where to tie off headsail halyard Christian Campbell at 11:37pm 07.05.05 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1321 Just bought an Oday 240, and am new to sailing. I'm getting ready to raise my jib on it's roller fu
I need a mast for a Hunter 23 ropesend at 11:33pm 07.05.05 Smaller Boats 0/680 Does anyone out there know where I can get a used mast for a 1987 Hunter 23? If anyone has any lea
attachment point for asymmetrical spinnaker es530 at 11:01pm 07.05.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1416 Curious if anyone has solved this problem already, I'm trying to figure out how to attach a block f
Solar panel question?? Nichole at 10:58pm 07.05.05 Ask All Sailors 8/1019 How many watt solar panel would be needed to continually maintain a charge for a 2 battery bank syst
Bimini for a 28.5 Leila at 10:34pm 07.05.05 Mid-Size Boats 4/1452 I am looking for a Bimini for an '87 Hunter28.5, or something that we can use to cover the cockpit w
Holes in cuddy phlocker at 10:27pm 07.05.05 Day Sailers 1/1278 there are 3 pre-drilled holes on the front wall of my cuddy. Any idea what they are there for?
Plastimo Neptune range problems jviss at 10:26pm 07.05.05 Ask All Sailors 6/1224 My Plastimo range no longer stays lit without holding the burner knobs in. Correct functioning is t
Washdown pump for h46x Velero49 at 10:09pm 07.05.05 Big Boats 2/993 Do yo have a wasdown pump?is it factory installed?where is the pump located?do you use fresh w
Welding question? Dennis at 8:58pm 07.05.05 Ask All Sailors 6/969 Being somewhat of a welder, and of course not knowing all the answers, I was wondering if I remove a
My deck leaks Kjell Arne13927 at 3:49pm 07.05.05 Big Boats 11/1431 I have a H356 2003 model.From time to time a cup of water pores in through the hard plateroof inte
Stuffing box Danny at 3:12pm 07.05.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/954 I have a degree of water coming into my builge when under power, have had it checked by two marina's
Battery switch hook up Bob F at 1:13pm 07.05.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/884 I'm about to install a "on-off" battery switch on my center console zodiac dinghy. Does it matter wh
Small microwave George H260 at 12:35pm 07.05.05 Mid-Size Boats 5/1106 Can someone help me find a small microwave that will fit nicely under the companion way stairs or on
Honda fouling plugs GregS at 12:24pm 07.05.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/812 My Honda 15HP fouls the plugs at idle and then won't idle. Dieing at the worst times in the marina.
Boat stands for Oday 23 Wayne at 12:02pm 07.05.05 Ask An Oday Owner 2/959 I plan to do a bottom job on my 23 and remove the swing keel. Therefore I'll probably need a set of
PHRF Rating for the S2 10.3 Len Strahl at 12:01pm 07.05.05 Ask All Sailors 1/3460 I'm curious about the PHRF ratings on the S2 10.3 in other areas. Do you have the 4'11" draft S2 10.
stanchion mounts Bob at 12:00pm 07.05.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/792 Does anyone know where I can get replacement stanchion mounting brackets for a Hunter 31?

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1983 H30 Chainplates ggrizzard at 6:09pm 04.12.21 As well, the 1976 -1980 H30C.
1983 H30 Chainplates sandpiper10471 at 6:08pm 04.12.21 Seeing the above diagram as well as the H34 chainplate mod linked above, I tend to agree with Dianna
Swivel hoist rings for jacklines instead of pad eyes? CarlN at 6:07pm 04.12.21 I assume you are using flat webbing jacklines so they don't roll under foot? In that case fixed is b
Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM Tom J at 6:03pm 04.12.21 BUT your alternator needs to be charging for the tach to work. I learned this the hard way. We we
How would you patch this? ggrizzard at 5:54pm 04.12.21 There is a product called "G 10" that might be perfect for that repair. It's factory made fiberglas
Looking for Catalina 18 yappasailing at 5:46pm 04.12.21 Welcome to SBO! First, did you look the For Sale section of SBO? Next, you can try Craig's List. T
Prevent engine starting in reverse SFS at 5:32pm 04.12.21 My Hurth tranny info has a warning about letting the prop spin while the boat is moving under sail.
Chrysler 22 spreader damage. Crazy Dave Condon at 5:28pm 04.12.21 Can you tell from the boom or mast any identification of manufacturer? A suggestion to contact Ri
Time for New Insurance jssailem at 5:21pm 04.12.21 It is possible to form an insurance group. To sell it you would need to register with each state you
Tachometer powers on, but does not show RPM Bob Frak at 5:19pm 04.12.21 The tachometer operation is off of the poles of the alternator and how fast they pulse. Your meter s
Two questions - water pump and barnacle impact (1) rukidn at 5:14pm 04.12.21 Sorry for the delay. Here is the pic of the pump with the sub-plate and additional damping pads. If
Hunter 260 Mast Stepping System Crazy Dave Condon at 5:14pm 04.12.21 If you find that no one can answer your questions or the finer points, just send a private message.
location of seatalk course computer Terry Cox at 5:00pm 04.12.21 Hi John, similar model boat, but a bit older. Our 1991 model has an Autohelm ST7000 course computer
Solar Panel Stu Jackson at 4:49pm 04.12.21
Cutlass Bearing for Beneteau 36cc Rosetta Stone10263 at 4:48pm 04.12.21 I have the same questions for my 440. What size to order. Deep Blue Yacht Supply said they didn't
Catalina 30 Mk II engine dying in rough seas Alan Gomes at 4:13pm 04.12.21 One thing you should do is remove the pickup tube and check to see if there is a mesh screen attache
Dingy Davit Horizontle Stabilizer spadaforaj at 4:05pm 04.12.21 very helpful - appreciate the pictures - looks like a long weekend of experimentation
Solar Panel Richard19068 at 3:54pm 04.12.21 Thanks
Electric Head Recommendation Jtacqua at 3:49pm 04.12.21 Thank you very much. Any recommendation on discharge lines and hoses? I intend to replace all hoses
H34 1983 Ritchie Helmsman Compass model number NoReverse at 3:44pm 04.12.21 I second sending to Ritchie. They give you new glass, seals and includes return shipping. Looks

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