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Peterson 34 Aric at 4:15am 03.13.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1404 We are looking at buying a Peterson 34. I was hoping we had someone who had experance with the boat
Final Reminder -- Clemens Cup Race Michael7968 at 3:49am 03.13.05 Smaller Boats 0/691 Final reminder for those wanting to race in the CFYC's Clemens Cup Classic.Lake Harris, Leesburg,
26M bimini Jeff K at 3:29am 03.13.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1035 2 months ago I ask if anyone knew the height of a bimini for a 2003 26M, and no one responded. The b
Spinnaker Attachments/ 290-306 nick8481 at 3:19am 03.13.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/729 Has any one added any spinnaker attachments at the top of mast similiar to the pictures on the selde
Cross Atlantic Roland David at 3:08am 03.13.05 Big Boats 0/817 I am planning a possible cross-atlantic passage from New York to France in 1-2 years. Any idea if a
2005 Capri 22 Sailscalls at 2:18am 03.13.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/950 I just purchased a 2005 Capri 22 and need advice on installing the following items. I want a depth f
Trailer for a 1985 Hunter 22' Cody Bingham at 1:42am 03.13.05 Smaller Boats 1/1076 I recently purchased a 1985 Hunter 22' and I am looking for a trailer for my boat. Could anyone enli
Solar Panel technical advice needed: Ken at 1:23am 03.13.05 Ask All Sailors 9/1215 When adding an alternate energy source..Solar...instructions show just one link to one battery. I am
Gel Glass Mat Batteries - Hunter 460, Hunter 466 Ed M. at 1:18am 03.13.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1001 Does any have experience using these types of batteries with the larger Hunter models? I understand
Up The Mast S/V Natani Hunter36 #149 at 12:53am 03.13.05 Big Boats 9/953 I need to go up the mast to install a wind transmitter. Can I use the main halyard ( I have in mast
Peterson 34 Aric at 12:45am 03.13.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1828 We are looking at a boat called a Peterson 34. It is designed by Doug Peterson and was built from 1
Yanmar safety alert. Fred Ficarra at 12:37am 03.13.05 Ask All Sailors 5/1027 After 19 years with the same Yanmar 3GM30F something new and undesirable happened this week. As I wa
Leak down mast support John Kagan at 12:23am 03.13.05 Big Boats 4/1596 In heavy rain there is a leak that comes down the mast support in the cabin of my 1998 H340. Has any
Used Geona Dave at 12:19am 03.13.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/959 I am looking for a used Genoa (hank on) for a Mac 25. Does anyone know of a good source for used sa
ST4000 Reliability sailmaui at 11:41pm 03.12.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1047 I've been using a raymarine st4000 autopilot for several years now. The wheel units don't even last
ranger 23 Mike16285 at 11:38pm 03.12.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1189 Anyone know if the ranger 23 would be a good trailer sailboat?If so where would I find a trailer to
Gas Lift Supports for cockpit lockers Per Lund at 10:52pm 03.12.05 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1079 I have a need to install Gas Lift Supports to the cockpit lockers so that they are easier to open, a
San Juan Charters Ken Prichard at 9:34pm 03.12.05 Ask All Sailors 8/1047 Going to charter for a week in the middle of May in the San Juan islands. There's 3 of us so 28 - 30
Interior wood refinish ! Greg G. at 9:03pm 03.12.05 Big Boats 1/1002 Thinking of Spring commisioning work and was wondering if anyone has altered the "stock" look of the*
Cal 29 Rudder getzaweighii at 8:42pm 03.12.05 Ask All Sailors 0/1540 I am looking for the diameter of the rudder shaft. I have excess play and need to install a bushing

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Tiller or wheel for sailboat? Johnb at 10:07am 01.02.21 The tiller is so much simpler and perfectly good for the purpose. Strongly recommend a good extensio
Looking at a C-22, need a trained eye Hunter216 at 9:55am 01.02.21 @Gott654 Welcome to SBO :) In addition to all the great info here some of the more active members
Tiller or wheel for sailboat? LloydB at 9:52am 01.02.21 For that size of boat a wheel would be like putting power steering on a sports car. I think it would
Eye Splice double-braid Meriachee at 9:44am 01.02.21 The fid size is the second biggest hint. The smaller, the better, but you get into a length issue. U
Eye Splice double-braid jssailem at 9:42am 01.02.21 Rick Nothing wrong practicing with old line to make hang lines for fenders.n So what if the splice i
Eye Splice double-braid jssailem at 9:38am 01.02.21 So If I understand it is the time when you are trying to pass the fid with the outer cover through t
Eye Splice double-braid ricksoth at 9:24am 01.02.21 Wow, thanks for all the great input. I will stick with new lines going forward.
Removing Vinyl Decals from Hypalon Inflatable Dinghy capta at 9:18am 01.02.21 A hair drier? Personally, I think the possibility doing some real damage to the dink with all those
Dogs as crew HandsOnTech at 9:18am 01.02.21 My dog is very intelligent. We are working on distinguishing left paw from right paw and right of t
Removing Vinyl Decals from Hypalon Inflatable Dinghy dlochner at 9:16am 01.02.21 Try warming the letters with a hair dryer. If the dinghy is not inflated, it may be easier with it i
Looking at a C-22, need a trained eye Gott654 at 9:11am 01.02.21
Auto Pilot islandhop at 9:00am 01.02.21 Good question. I hope I find out before spending 3 k on new stuff. Figuring out autopilot stuff is
Eye Splice double-braid Hunter216 at 8:59am 01.02.21
Vacu flush loss of vacum Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:46am 01.02.21 Most of your symptoms, causes and cures, are described in the troubleshooting guide that's included
Halyard ends... 580R? 721-2? Sheet material? (1) Tally Ho at 8:45am 01.02.21 If you have an owners manual for your 302, it should include a chart of the running rigging sizes, l
Auto Pilot sail sfbay at 8:42am 01.02.21 I had a belt drive and controller Autohelm in the cockpit on my 1987 Hunter 31. Replaced it with a
Do you have a SYSTEM when you go sailing... Kings Gambit at 8:41am 01.02.21
Halyard ends... 580R? 721-2? Sheet material? Hunter216 at 8:36am 01.02.21 I would never use metal shackles at the clew of the head sails. That is far too dangerous if the sa
Battery Switches dlochner at 8:35am 01.02.21 Bluesea is a good source for marine electrical supplies and generally I go with their products, howe
Halyard ends... 580R? 721-2? Sheet material? Scott T-Bird at 8:32am 01.02.21 The short answer is that you don't have to replace these articles in kind. XLS rope is the economy

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