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satellite radio william at 6:10am 11.06.04 Ask All Sailors 15/1714 I'm interested in installing a satellite radio to listen to music and sports. Has anyone tried one o
Hunter 216 Opie at 5:45am 11.06.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/784 Any comments on the new 216? Value? Sailing fun? Comfort?Thanks.
Demise of the Hunter 260 crazy Dave at 5:22am 11.06.04 Smaller Boats 10/1077 This past Wednesday, the very last 260 came to my yard which is for sale. It was befitting that thi
rusting anchor chain Frederick15832 at 5:07am 11.06.04 Big Boats 6/1743 After 6 years my galvanized anchor chain start to rust.Is this normal? Does it weaken the strength?
Unusual distress signal - false alarm patrick at 3:29am 11.06.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/749 I went on an aerial search last night until about 0200 local. We were looking for an intermittent e
Spite Mast and Boom John at 1:20am 11.06.04 Day Sailers 0/1100 I have a Sprite with original wood mast and boom. The mast is rectangular and I want to get an alum
oday 23 fresh water system tom tarpey at 12:01am 11.06.04 Day Sailers 2/1362 I recently bought a 1980 23 footer.It has a slide out sink with a pump .The boat is on jack stands a
Shower Sump Discharge Renny Mitchell at 11:28pm 11.05.04 Big Boats 6/839 Okay here it goes. I don't know the name of the part I need but when my water is discharged from my
67 PIERSON SAILBOAT MARY at 11:15pm 11.05.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1396 NEED A ATOMIC 4 ENGINE FOR MY 67 PIERSON SAILBOAT. ANY HELP AVAILABLE, PLEASE COME MY WAY
Wrong filter? Bob at 10:31pm 11.05.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/2291 I have a Hunter 28.5 (1987) with a Yanmar 2GM20F diesel engine. I changed all of the fuel filters r
Replacing the stove Bad Obsession at 9:53pm 11.05.04 Smaller Boats 2/799 I need to replace the stove in my Hunter 22. The old stove is now dangerous (it seems to leake. Th
Bimini Height on H31 Gary at 9:41pm 11.05.04 Mid-Size Boats 8/1382 84 H31Having a bimini made and have come to the conclusion that, while sailing, the boom must ride
Cleaning/polishing alumimun Carl at 9:40pm 11.05.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1044 Recently purchased a 1985 Mac 25. How do I clean various boat parts made of aluminum? The mast was a
Folding Prop...Which is Best Paul at 9:13pm 11.05.04 Ask All Sailors 6/4118 Looking to purchase a folding prop. I have a 36' Beneteau with a 27 hp Yanmar. Please advise on w
Has anyone bought the new rudder ? John Scharer at 8:59pm 11.05.04 Smaller Boats 3/929 Has anyone purchased the new improved rudder that is being advetised on this website? I would be int
Bunk board mounting on original 82 Mac 25 trailer. Sam Lust at 1:09pm 11.05.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/1576 Recently bought a 1982 MacGregor 25 with the original trailer. (My second 25 actualy. The first was
Warning! Steve at 12:15pm 11.05.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/931 I recently located an outfit on the internet that has an online catalog for MacGregor parts. Amongst
Saw the new 27 Today Michael7968 at 11:31am 11.05.04 Smaller Boats 7/864 Saw the new Hunter 27 at the boat show today in St. Pete.I'm not impressed. I mean, it isn't awfu
moring out in lake michigan?? jeff10600 at 11:27am 11.05.04 Ask All Sailors 6/1158 Hello. i have been in saginaw michigan for the last 3 years, sailing the bay. i am concidering mori
E-Book for Sailing by Slocum Opie at 9:39am 11.05.04 Ask All Sailors 0/960 http://www.gutenberg.net/etext/6317Just a suggestion of a great read of Joshua Slocum's great book.

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Sea Shanties Parsons at 5:13am 02.03.21 You could do worse things with an hour than watching David Coffin videos ... 49FWp7WLYKw
466 rudder stock/post play Scallywagger at 4:53am 02.03.21 Hello James. I have seen a few 466s with them but, not many. For a cutter rig I thought generally th
Limestone Park Luperon Bay Dominican Republic dlochner at 4:49am 02.03.21 Luperon is often used as a stop on the "thorny path" to the Caribbean, Bahamas to Turks and Caicos,
466 rudder stock/post play JamesG161 at 4:46am 02.03.21 What are the big bars for that form part of the mast support rigging? It maybe the "Cutter" riggin
1984 Hunter 22 Sullzarollz at 4:21am 02.03.21 Thank you!
Sea Shanties justsomeguy at 4:14am 02.03.21 where's justsomeguy when you need him. I've a whale of a tale to tell you lads...
Anchor Locker 1979 Catalina 27 Chief Jim at 11:01pm 02.02.21 All. I found a chain locker hatch in a scrap pile from a late model C27. I intend to make a locker i
Boating Card jssailem at 10:42pm 02.02.21 @sail sfbay remember when being legal was a thrill. A badge of accomplishment. An exciting possible
466 rudder stock/post play Scallywagger at 10:08pm 02.02.21 Okay. Well they can only add strength to the already standing rigging to beef matters up. Okay, that
Sea Shanties Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 9:24pm 02.02.21 :beer:
Stern Rub Rail on Beneteau 323 Ron20324 at 9:12pm 02.02.21 So, how is the 5200 holding up for the past months?
1980 McGruer Sirius 21 Pop Top/Roof Latch Hardware rgranger at 8:02pm 02.02.21 Send a picture to @Dave Groshong here at SBO. He may be able to help you. :plus: Dave has helped
466 rudder stock/post play Terry Cox at 7:56pm 02.02.21 Not sure, Bill. I've seen them before on other newer boats. Do those bars go up to the first spreade
1984 Hunter 22 rgranger at 7:54pm 02.02.21 Try reaching out to @Crazy Dave Condon ... he used to be a Hunter dealer.
Adding some bling to the cockpit. Have a question. Project_Mayhem at 7:18pm 02.02.21 You say your Alpine has enough power..what do the specs say about acceptable speaker impedance? 4
Boating Card sail sfbay at 6:48pm 02.02.21 Received my CA Boat Card today.
Covid-19 Vaccination DAVA390 at 6:04pm 02.02.21 In Baltimore I have signed me and Admiral up with state,county websites and 3 different hospitals. H
Barbecue Beefs MitchM at 5:12pm 02.02.21 we carry the magma rail mount but also have the tripod 'feet' for it so it can go o
1980 McGruer Sirius 21 Pop Top/Roof Latch Hardware jssailem at 5:11pm 02.02.21 Send a picture to @Dave Groshong here at SBO. He may be able to help you.
Cat Tails? jssailem at 5:04pm 02.02.21 Since you are experimenting, the front of the cat sail acts like the jib on a sloop. The T mark on t

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