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Cockpit Motor Well Christian at 11:30am 01.21.05 Ask An Oday Owner 1/980
HP Hull Plate rating David Jones at 11:13am 01.21.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/4930 I have a 1977 Catalina 22 and the insurance company is asking for the "maximum HP Hull Plate rating"
Full battens John D12759 at 10:54am 01.21.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 7/1946 As I source a new main for my MacGregor 26, two major sail lofts (Cruising Direct
Shaft length for H260 Tip at 9:56am 01.21.05 Smaller Boats 1/904 I was wondering if I could use a short shaft for my H260 in a pinch if I had problems with my long s
shaft length for outboard on 25.5 Gibs Jib at 9:30am 01.21.05 Smaller Boats 4/962 Need to purchase an outboard for our 1984 25.5. We need to know what size shaft is recommended and a
So how was the Philly show? John23907 at 9:01am 01.21.05 Ask All Sailors 1/1138 Anybody?
Teak Plywood Finish Bud22569 at 7:42am 01.21.05 Ask All Sailors 4/1071 I am replacing the companionway pinboards on my boat. I am using teak plywood. I plan to finish th
square top main eRIC mATTESON at 6:36am 01.21.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/871 BillI have been weighing the possibilities for a new main on my mac 36 catThe peanut gallery is so
Hatch Hinges Eric Matteson at 6:19am 01.21.05 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/976 Does anyone know where to find replacement hinges for the hatches on the 36 catI dont see any ident
HunterOwners.com (Rudder) Tip at 5:49am 01.21.05 Smaller Boats 3/806 I just ordered a rudder from the above outfit for my Hunter 260. I would appreciate any tips on how
Modify headsails to eliminate the sail cover Jack Broadhurst at 5:25am 01.21.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 1/876 I have a 26X that uses a sail cover on the genoa. The zippers keep breaking and I have not found re
Sailing My 22 Footer Across Atlantic adr at 4:53am 01.21.05 Ask All Sailors 49/6944 I'm thinking of sailing my O'Day 22 across the Atlantic this spring. Any suggestions? How much food
Transport of 28.5, 31 or 34 Dave9990 at 4:42am 01.21.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/951 I'm in the market to upgrade from my Catalina 22 to a larger boat. After lots of research, I've pret
SAILBOAT CATEGORIES JOHN POPP at 4:31am 01.21.05 Ask All Sailors 3/1059 I have been looking for info about the different sailboat categories. IE: a,b,c Does anyone know whe
sails and furler johnny12851 at 3:45am 01.21.05 Ask All Sailors 2/1038 Hey allAnybody know about the sailware house. I'm thinking on the f4 package w/150 genoa.They spo
Question American company sold to Beneteau, 80's Chuck Wright at 12:43am 01.21.05 Ask All Sailors 0/900 Back in the '80s there was a sailboat maker in the Northwest that was bought by Beneteau.Does anyo
When to Change Seacocks? Mikes Oasis at 12:31am 01.21.05 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/997 I assume that my recently purchased 1986 C-30 has the original seacocks. They look like cheap inexp
Rudder position sensor Michel at 12:06am 01.21.05 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/839 This picture display the current installation on my Hunter 430. As you can see the rod is connected
Topping lift chafes against batten pockets Flan at 11:55pm 01.20.05 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 4/1117 The topping lift on my H26 sometimes chafes against the batten pockets of my mainsail (full roach ma
Spinnaker sheet length Tony at 11:21pm 01.20.05 Big Boats 6/1615 Hi does anyone have their H41 manual handy ? Mine is wrapped up for the winter on my boat.Can anyo

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Ugliest Production Sailboat thread TomY at 10:58am 01.25.21 I have one in mind. Just in case though, I searched the SBO site to see if anybody owns one. Ha! Sur
Post Process After Soda Blasting Bottom snoopy_ at 10:57am 01.25.21 Need apply above 50 deg and according to strick time schedule. for the fairing sand out just below
AC75 New Zealand cb32863 at 10:43am 01.25.21 Here is the broadcast from last week, the first 30-40 minutes covers what happened with the crash an
Ugliest Production Sailboat thread dLj at 10:37am 01.25.21 There has clearly been thread drift in this one! dj
H34 Prototype companionway instrument cluster Artey1 at 10:25am 01.25.21 looks interesting. would this be placed near the traveler? would the reach to the instruments from
H34 Prototype companionway instrument cluster pa391as at 10:23am 01.25.21 looks interesting. would this be placed near the traveler? would the reach to the instruments from t
Considering a 26X Jim26m at 10:21am 01.25.21 @Joncons is spot on. Although, I've been told they aren't much good at anchor either.:p They are a
Ugliest Production Sailboat thread 31seahorse at 10:18am 01.25.21 This thread brings to mind two ideas: "Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder." and "I have Champa
replacing bathroom fixtures beneteau 343 Bob S at 10:16am 01.25.21 Expensive, but Defender carries them. I believe it's Scandvik 14410 Combination Pull-Out Shower / Fa
Ugly, Ugly Sailboats thinwater at 10:03am 01.25.21 Beauty is certainly in the eye of the beholder, but ugly is reserved for things that don't work. For
Ugliest Production Sailboat thread Ralph Johnstone at 10:00am 01.25.21 i like my ugly duckling. There is nothing more beautiful on a sailboat than brightwork .........
Port hole missing higgs at 9:59am 01.25.21 If it is plastic, consider finding a company that does 3D printing. I needed some stripper rings fo
Ugliest Production Sailboat thread Leeward Rail at 9:58am 01.25.21 so public opinion is in. i have a very ugly boat. it is much hated by most. Your sample size is t
39 Hunter underpowered with the base 29HP Yanmar? Justin_NSA at 9:57am 01.25.21 Seems like any time a larger engine is an option, it means the base is marginal. Are you in conditio
Skill testing question Ralph Johnstone at 9:54am 01.25.21 I warned you I was a jerk All the years I wasted in English Lit. and I can't deal with this o_O.
Ugly, Ugly Sailboats capta at 9:24am 01.25.21 So which boats do you so despise? Should one just not move forward with design, performance, safety
Ugly, Ugly Sailboats (1) Michael Davis at 9:23am 01.25.21 189558 The leather belt holding it all together is a ultra-modern design feature.
Firefly Carbon Foam AGM batteries stephen_i_w at 9:10am 01.25.21 Thank goodness for Costco. They had a sale on 105 AH Lion LiFePo4 batteries. I bought 2. I contac
Ugliest Production Sailboat thread capta at 9:07am 01.25.21 at they of opinion would never ever own a boat with that much varnish and with an open pore wood de
466 rudder stock/post play Scallywagger at 9:03am 01.25.21 FWIW, my 1997 h40.5 has a bit less play than you describe. It has had this play some I first notice

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