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Seattle Scott at 2:55pm 05.30.05
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While we wait for Dave to fill us in the mostest bestest salon table, here is the creme de la creme
kingprawn at 2:47pm 05.30.05
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I finally got out for my first sail yesterday. My new sails are wonderful. The boat handled great
ex-admin at 1:46pm 05.30.05
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We are all familiar with the variations on the theme that describes sailing as "....slowly going now
Henry Weber at 1:01pm 05.30.05
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I have almost completed renovation of a Hunter 33 Cherubini, a casualty of hurricanes Jeanne and Fr
Justin at 1:01pm 05.30.05
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This may seem like a dumb question but I have to ask. How do you keep the main sail from coming out
Pat Adam at 1:01pm 05.30.05
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Seems like bilge issues are common these days! I would like to hear specifically from those who hav
Grailing Jones at 12:47pm 05.30.05
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How do you add a doger on the 28.5 1989 Hunter?
Larry G. at 12:29pm 05.30.05
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I put on a new 135 Genoa to replace the stock 26s. I slid the tape in the furling slot; hand rolled
saltydog3111 at 12:02pm 05.30.05
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I was wondering if anyone knows where I can get a replacement tiller for a '81, 22. I noticed that
noreastli at 11:51am 05.30.05
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hello, i'm very mechanically inclined,,is there a way to rig via running gear,,ie upper crank to imp
Clay at 11:31am 05.30.05
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Hello, There is a bulkhead between the forward V-berth and the head that was never glassed to the hu
Jared at 11:09am 05.30.05
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Does anyone know where to get Jabsco parts reasonably? I looked on their website and it looked like
Don s/v Tellico at 11:06am 05.30.05
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The compressor on my reverse cycle a/c unit (King Air 19k btu) won't start. Heat side works fine, b
KHearst at 10:58am 05.30.05
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my brothers and i are planing a sailing trip starting in NYC and ending in the caribbean somewhere.
sean33 at 10:34am 05.30.05
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Hi all, I got out today with a friend on my 170. The wind was fairly unpredictable blowing between
sean33 at 10:29am 05.30.05
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Hi all, I got out today with a friend on my 170. The wind was fairly unpredictable blowing between
Dave Winiker at 10:17am 05.30.05
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I thought y'all would like to see a photo of the "Virginia" underway under sail for the first time y
john Kivel at 9:27am 05.30.05
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Hi all, I tried an archive search on the topic, I remember some posts from a few months back, but
Ray Jones at 9:18am 05.30.05
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Trailer stolen ove Memorial Day weekend from boat ramp parking at Hernando Beach, Florida. Anyone k
GDAYII at 9:17am 05.30.05
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I am installing a Balmar ARS-4 regulator on my 72 Amp Leece-Neville alternator that has an existing

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Unusual Force 8 in Long Beach Harbor
JoeWhite at 7:54pm 01.25.21
34 knot wind, 21 ft seas at 11 seconds. The best is yet to come Tuesday night. Visit windy.com
oxolic acid
travlinon at 7:42pm 01.25.21
I use oxalic acid for rust stains on stainless bar work- it works brilliantly. The method I use is t
Funny Friday!!!
leo310 at 7:30pm 01.25.21
I know but you can dream that you have all the boat work done.
Davits and Solar Panels
BobH57 at 7:26pm 01.25.21
You're welcome, although somehow I believe you were confusing my reply and photo with Rich's. Here's
Ugliest Production Sailboat thread
kloudie1 at 7:19pm 01.25.21
Had a new one of these docked next to me back in 1979/80.. The owner was an airline pilot and used t
Trophée Jules Verne
PaulK at 7:14pm 01.25.21
Carbon fiber is crazy stuff. The engineering has got to be even crazier. Look what happened to Amer
Ugliest Production Sailboat thread
shemandr at 7:12pm 01.25.21
I agree the 8.0c is a boat with looks only the designer and some owners can love. I'm not even sur
Painting bimini top frame ?
PaulK at 7:11pm 01.25.21
Or replace it with stainless...
Ugliest Production Sailboat thread
shemandr at 7:08pm 01.25.21
Southcoast 26c A contender.
Ugly, Ugly Sailboats   (1)
PaulK at 7:08pm 01.25.21
J boats never built an ugly boat. Good design work lead by sailing first, kitchens, bathrooms, stat
Replacing plumbing on a 302
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:42pm 01.25.21
It appears that you've just joined sbo.com...welcome aboard! What's the make, model of the toilet?
Funny Friday!!!
Michael Davis at 6:27pm 01.25.21
Post Process After Soda Blasting Bottom
snoopy_ at 6:15pm 01.25.21
Well I understand your not racing but you need to get it smooth some how try lightly sanding and t
Funny Friday!!!   (1)
leo310 at 6:03pm 01.25.21
Well another "JOB" down the drain!!! Got fired from "Pet Smart"... seems my attempt to enlighten the
Winter sailing (Or Summer if you're below the equator)
smokey73 at 6:00pm 01.25.21
Predicted temps of 76 degrees here so if all goes well, I'll be out for a short sail tomorrow. Have
Hull construction at keelson, O'Day 40
njlarry at 5:43pm 01.25.21
My 84 is solid glass. Get a pro to look at it but given the pattern of dribbles all the way along t
39 Hunter underpowered with the base 29HP Yanmar?
sail sfbay at 5:42pm 01.25.21
Might consider another Hunter 39 with a 40 hp engine. Please let us know what you decided.
Ugly, Ugly Sailboats
rgranger at 5:37pm 01.25.21
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Ugly, Ugly Sailboats
rgranger at 5:31pm 01.25.21

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