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Any Freedom owners talking here? Annie at 4:26pm 12.18.20 Other Sailboats 1/1859 If so which page of the 192 I see listed for other?
Shipping from Michigan to California davidhammer at 7:43pm 12.17.20 Ask All Sailors 29/3814 I am looking at a C320 in Michigan and want to ship to California. Need referrals for reliable and
To screw or not to screw? (1) Project_Mayhem at 7:24pm 12.17.20 Ask All Sailors 14/1070 The title of this really should be "To thread or not to thread" but this gets a bit more attention.
Sta-lok question Sefuller at 5:47pm 12.17.20 Ask All Sailors 7/1147 Looking to add a backstay tensioner and as I am looking at Sta-lok fittings I'm finding both 133-08-
How to adjust stuffing box on 1996 Hunter 29.5 JGeddie at 2:45pm 12.17.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 21/3235 I am new to stuffing boxes. I would really appreciate some advice on how to adjust/tighten the stuf
Anchor Light LED ldegagne at 1:26pm 12.17.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1099 Would anyone remember what type of LED anchor light (bulb) they replaced their original bulb with on
h Stephen M at 1:22pm 12.17.20 Big Boats 4/1265 h
Spinnaker on marlow hunter 31 rbrentsaunders at 12:26pm 12.17.20 Mid-Size Boats 7/1804 Can you fly a spinnaker on the new marlow hunter 31 with no backstay?
Clinometer Panama Jack at 12:17pm 12.17.20 Big Boats 17/1647 I have a Hunter Legend 37.5. The clinometer scale is split in two. Half of the degrees is on the p
Diesel Fuel Tank Inspection Port swshogren at 9:41am 12.17.20 Big Boats 32/8120 Hi again. Can I install a standard, plastic, waterproof inspection port, of sufficient size, into th
Shrink Wrap not done! RIBrooks at 9:15am 12.17.20 Ask All Sailors 48/4585 I dropped off my 40 plus foot boat at my Marina on October 18 for winterizing and shrink wrap. As yo
Refrigerator latch Brainstormer at 8:24am 12.17.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1605 I need to replace refrigerator latch on my 2003 Beneteau 473. Any suggestions?
Special Sale--Signed copy of my book available now! Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:24am 12.17.20 Ask All Sailors 5/795 Sbo.com has signed copies of my book (see link in my signature below) on sale now for a great price!
Autopilot install on O'Day 40 LouisMK at 9:05pm 12.16.20 Bigger Boats 11/1947 Definitely time for an autopilot on my 40 '. I had hoped to do it this winter while the boat is stil
Electric oil change pump Mike Oldak at 5:33pm 12.16.20 Engines and Propulsion 17/2464 I'm on my xth blue hand pump oil changer. The last time was exhausting even though the oil was hot.
AC75 New Zealand Hunter216 at 3:08pm 12.16.20 Racing 29/3503 First race is in 3 hrs!:)
Do I need a main downhaul? H26 joecool911 at 2:50pm 12.16.20 Smaller Boats 23/2548 I am planning all the projects for when the mast comes down for the first time... With a new mainsa
An intro and a question dsmoll at 7:35am 12.16.20 Ask All Sailors 39/5775
Hunter 18. billwnc at 3:43am 12.16.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1016 What size is the plastic drain line on my Hunter 18.5? I need to replace it since mine has sprung a
Should I lubricate my rudder post? Driftin II at 2:43am 12.16.20 Mid-Size Boats 3/1443 I'm a rookie owner of a 85 Catalina 30T. I pulled my rudder this fall to do some blister repair over

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Galley . . . comforts of home? dLj at 7:54am 12.30.24 I usually go through 2x20 pounders per season but we cruise for three or four months per year. At
Another chainplate question timpete at 7:52am 12.30.24 @Robert Strickland @Project_Mayhem @jssailem et al., appreciate all the input. You all have convinc
Oldest Boat to Buy jssailem at 7:51am 12.30.24 That is a difficult question to answer. Some boats are 100 years old and have many years ahead. I ha
Galley . . . comforts of home? (3) william24424 at 7:50am 12.30.24 Stove holds serving tray/cutting board, reheats food, and cooks. (used often) Few overnights & weekl
Seeking adaptor for connecting German pressure regulator GOK to USA propane tank Hayden Watson at 7:43am 12.30.24 The simplest way is to buy a new regulator for the US standard tanks.
Oldest Boat to Buy dlochner at 7:29am 12.30.24 What is the oldest build date boat to buy today do to the way insurance companies are doing? Sold
Hasserott Beach Mooring Balls (Grand Traverse Bay) jpiombo67 at 7:12am 12.30.24 I've always assumed that the mooring balls at Hasserott Beach were privately owned. My friend said
Another chainplate question Robert Strickland at 7:09am 12.30.24 I would replace the rotten bulkhead and reseal all chainplates with Bed-IT. The bulkheads on my Oda
Another chainplate question Project_Mayhem at 7:05am 12.30.24 I would replace the rotten bulkhead and reseal all chainplates with Bed-IT. The bulkheads on my Oday
Inside Port Light Frame Removal SV Temenos at 6:05am 12.30.24 I was able to get it off and just wanted to update the thread in case someone else runs into this.
Hunter 27 Cockpit Instrument Access Crazy Dave Condon at 5:42am 12.30.24 What year is your Hunter 27 and please provide photos of the interior bulkhead and ceiling above
Propane locker replacement Robert Strickland at 5:38am 12.30.24 It seems strange to me that they're "brittle." Mine are same age and still servicable, but I'd say
Propane locker replacement Robert Strickland at 5:29am 12.30.24
Another chainplate question Robert Strickland at 5:26am 12.30.24 I probably should say that I recognize 2 or 3 people above who responded and they're always showing
Fraudulent Website Warning (1) Robert Strickland at 5:15am 12.30.24 The builder of the web site sure is busy. Keep on scrolling down...
Interior wood slats for C30? miketcook at 5:12am 12.30.24 Thanks for all the info. Mine are looking pretty bad and decayed. But hey it's an '89 also. I live i
New member--where to start? Crazy Dave Condon at 5:09am 12.30.24
New member--where to start? sailme88 at 4:51am 12.30.24 Welcome aboard..... If I were to make a recommendation to you as a new to sailing boat owner, it w
New member--where to start? Crazy Dave Condon at 2:07am 12.30.24 @Jughead135 I am a former sailboat dealer. If you have never sailed before, may I suggest you go s
Galley . . . comforts of home? Michael Davis at 9:14pm 12.29.24 A small bottle lasts more than 1 season with decent use I usually go through 2x20 pounders per sea

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