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Not always and alarm sound when shutting down Rodger10043 at 8:03am 09.07.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1036 1993 37.5 Legend Why is it that I don't always get an alarm sound when shutting the engine off? Som
Potable water hose type Jerry at 7:19am 09.07.04 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 3/1279 Peggy, I wish to replace my pressurized fresh water hoses to/from my hot water heater. There is cur
HURRICAINE FRANCES!!! o Jamie Gartland at 6:57am 09.07.04 Big Boats 9/950 Well.... Everyone always asks, "What do you do when there is a hurricaine?" I always (Half Jokingly)*
mast painting Dana at 6:35am 09.07.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/947 I want to paint my mast white, it has never been painted and I am not sure if it was anodized at any
Low RPM's Yanmar 2GMF Steve at 5:33am 09.07.04 Mid-Size Boats 6/1262 I'm only getting around 2400 RPM's on my Yanmar 2GMF. It is the same whether I'm in neutral or in fo
outboard bracket lubrication mike4088 at 5:19am 09.07.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1395 I am finding it very difficult to raise up the motor out of the water as well as lowering it into th
where can I obtain manuals for my boat Christian at 5:17am 09.07.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1153 Hello everyone, I just bought a 1974 MacGregor, actually I am not sure what boat is it, the title sa
Water leak from mast Belle at 4:58am 09.07.04 Catalina 30 2/1713 # 4056 1985 C-30TR leaks into the cabin from the base of the mast. How do I stop it?Thanks,Charlie
1974 30' Contest info David at 4:48am 09.07.04 Ask All Sailors 0/1070 Also looking at a 1974 Contest 30. New rig 2003, new sails 2003, 1100 hrs on Yanmar. Spotless (like
replacing c/b pendant Jack Spencer at 4:40am 09.07.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/962 I have a '79 O'day 23, standard cabin. The pendant finally seperated from the c/b. I purchased a n
Volvo Penta 18 hp David at 4:21am 09.07.04 Ask All Sailors 0/1063 Looking for opinions on Volvo Penta 18 hp inboard. Looing @ a 1981 Catalina 30 with 18hp Volvo inboa
mast raising hinge larry abbott at 4:20am 09.07.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/885 Hi, I'm a new Venture 21 owner and just wanted to inquire about a mast-raising hinge. My boat doesn
Eight Legged Unwanted Crewpersons Jack A. Jordan at 4:12am 09.07.04 Ask All Sailors 7/1144 I need some help from fellow sailors. I have a 97 Catalina 36Mk2. We really enjoy it. However, we h
Sailboat Cover tomk at 4:04am 09.07.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1073 Forgive me for bringing up a previously discussed subject, but I am debating buying a winter cover f
Forum Search Criteria Paul at 3:57am 09.07.04 Ask All Sailors 1/1158 This is to the wonderful people who run this site....I find it great searching the Forum Archives fo
Rudder bushings Rock20044 at 3:46am 09.07.04 Mid-Size Boats 2/943 I have a 1990 H27 with tiller. Some play has developed at the shaft.I'm wondering if anyone has ever
Lost power to my AC outlets John1534 at 3:38am 09.07.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/995 I have a 1990 Catalina 28 that has lost power to my 120 AC outlets, none of them work. My battery ch
galley in a catalina 22 boatergirl at 3:25am 09.07.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/1827 Thinking of buying a Catalina 22 and can't find out how the galley works - does it fold/slide back i
Need info on Kenyon Pres. Kerosine stove Tree at 3:21am 09.07.04 Bristol 5/2598 If anyone can contribute any information on the operation, maintenance or hazards of a Kenyon Marine
Headliner Kevin6860 at 3:19am 09.07.04 Big Boats 4/1175 How does one remove the headliner? I'd like to add some all-weather ventilation and will need to ge

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Adding shore power outlet Don S/V ILLusion at 11:14am 02.13.21 Not a good idea, deactivate the stern one; the second one shouldn't be "live" when the other one is
1980 McGruer Sirius 21 Pop Top/Roof Latch Hardware Kevin&Karen at 11:08am 02.13.21 Thanks to everyone Dave was able to get me pointed in the right direction for my latches thank you a
PLB recommendations stephen_i_w at 10:58am 02.13.21 Great discussion. I have had the OceanSignal flare for several years and their stuff is awesome. I
Adding shore power outlet Stu Jackson at 10:58am 02.13.21 Not a good idea, deactivate the stern one; the second one shouldn't be "live" when the other one is
Hull speed and fuel consumption Hunter 30 Stu Jackson at 10:54am 02.13.21 Hour meter indicates 29 hours over three days and about 15 gal. of diesel. Thx for the report, gla
BLACK WATER TANK TO DIESEL BIGUA at 10:53am 02.13.21 Thanks for your info sfbay, I just found a lot information here and other forums where explain clear
37C Spreader Tip Replacement Blitz at 10:31am 02.13.21 Nice work overall. I did the same project 10 years ago but my spreaders and tips weren't at corroded
PLB recommendations rpwillia at 10:30am 02.13.21 Great discussion. I have had the OceanSignal flare for several years and their stuff is awesome. I a
Hull speed and fuel consumption Hunter 30 (1) jon hansen at 10:24am 02.13.21 I been lookin' for one of dem multi-sized cylinder engines for a long time. :beer::beer::beer: we
Cut off instrument mounts on steering pedestal? Blitz at 10:23am 02.13.21 You can, and then refinish the refinish the entire plate. You can also just buy a new plate which E
G10 Material for Mast Step Blitz at 10:21am 02.13.21 I don't have much room to work with as well.
G10 Material for Mast Step (1) Blitz at 10:19am 02.13.21 190320
Adding shore power outlet Justin_NSA at 10:15am 02.13.21 Access will be your biggest challenge. You shouldn't need to have to deactivate your stern outlet. T
Covid-19 Vaccination Ward H at 10:09am 02.13.21 We have a culture here on SBO that promotes civil discussion of sometimes controversial topics and
Hull speed and fuel consumption Hunter 30 Randy at 10:05am 02.13.21 To everyone who responded, thank you! The adventure went better than I could have hoped for. Hour me
Keel spacer replacement Ralph Johnstone at 9:55am 02.13.21 fixing the wood in the keel buss Sorry, I just couldn't control my curiosity here. Just WHAT is
PLB recommendations jssailem at 9:43am 02.13.21 It only works well if you have floating line, and you have practiced the maneuver a couple of times
Sailboay surveyors near Annapolis Paul Mermelstein at 9:40am 02.13.21 Second the recommendation for Bill Weyant (410-322-6701). Heard him make a presentation very recentl
Max Horsepower Rating 20 ft sailboat jssailem at 9:32am 02.13.21 I've always assumed hull speed doesn't care whether it's the boat or the water that's moving. This
Finding Cabin Lights Electrical Short SycloneDriver at 9:24am 02.13.21 Thermal camera. You may have to do the light bulb trick to allow it to build a little heat.

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