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Pole mounted radome anthenna Rick D at 4:27am 05.21.04 Big Boats 5/862 I am installing a radar on my 410, 2Kw 18 radome antenna. I want to mount it on a pole. Do you hav
Loose Strut Frank7605 at 4:04am 05.21.04 Ask All Sailors 5/1339 I just purchased a C27 and duing the bottom inspection we noticed the strut which supports the prop
internet hull liner source/ interior paneling lloyd at 3:58am 05.21.04 Ask All Sailors 4/2052 I am looking for sources for hull liner fabric on the web.I am having close to zero luck.Does anyone
Wing Keel versus Deep Fin (30') Bob Rose at 3:42am 05.21.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/4317 This question has to be one that has gone around since wing keels were invented!I have been looking
Gelcoat Blistering Skip Johnson at 3:41am 05.21.04 Bigger Boats 2/1090 I am considering buying an oday 28 that has considerable blistering under the waterline. Has anyone
Advice on doger height? I am having a new Chip Willis at 3:30am 05.21.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/1054 dodger made (It is now in process) but I think I could still make changes if I need to. I am 5'11" a
ben. first 51 performance? Jim Fischer at 2:57am 05.21.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/991 I am wondering about the sailing perfomance of the wing keel standard rig ben. first 51 Freers desi
New Mac 25 Owner RB at 2:54am 05.21.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/875 Help with a few items please. I just purchased an '86 M25. The trailer needs tires. Does anyone h
Calculating true wind speed/direction Eric Swift at 2:34am 05.21.04 Big Boats 5/5269 In a recent weekend sail the discussion revolved around how to figure out where the true wind was co
Vibration from power train James Goodson at 2:20am 05.21.04 Mid-Size Boats 5/1156 Greetings to all, I have a 1990 Catalina 28 with an M-20 Universal, which runs great, however when i
spider cracks + rust stains Bob1757 at 2:19am 05.21.04 Day Sailers 1/1316 me again, the work on my boat is in full swing + she's looking great except for many spider cracks
Need help with South Chesapeake Mike DiMario at 2:08am 05.21.04 Ask All Sailors 15/1743 My wife and I are planning a trip to the southern Bay this summer. We would like some suggestions an
Rub Rail vinyl replacement Jim at 1:53am 05.21.04 Mid-Size Boats 8/1243 I'm looking to replace the worn and stained rub rail vinyl on my 1976 C-30. I'd appreciate any advic
Heading South Chesapeake Mike DiMario at 1:52am 05.21.04 Ask All Sailors 0/966 We are heading south from the Maryland Eastern Shore this summer. We need some recommendations for w
Crew is freezing GaryG at 1:22am 05.21.04 Smaller Boats 7/1037 The weather is frequently less than desirable where we sail. Consequently the crew, and me too, are
Replacing side Ports Steve Wagnitz at 1:17am 05.21.04 Ask An Oday Owner 1/999 Need to replace the side Port Windows. Any suggestions on type or past knowledge on replacement?
Fibreglass "plate" over H35 running rigging Rich in Annapolis at 12:58am 05.21.04 Big Boats 3/850 My H35 is leaking along the wood inside the companionway. I've traced it to the tracks through whic
Shaft Vibration Any suggestions elena at 12:49am 05.21.04 Ask All Sailors 4/1005 We took our 1982 Catalina 38 out for her first sail for 2004. She sailed beautifully but she is ratt
Drilling a Thru Hull JayK at 12:12am 05.21.04 Ask All Sailors 6/1099 Hello, After finding out that both of my thru hulls for my depth sounder and knotmeter were lea
Outboard for Catalina 27 Bob Shafer at 12:07am 05.21.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1292 Does anyone know what kind of new outboard will fit into the well of a older Catalina well? I have

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Christmas Cruise - 2020 mermike at 7:46pm 12.27.20 Same to you, Terry! It will be a happy one for all of us, I'm sure.
Y30 rigging (1) Tally Ho at 7:38pm 12.27.20 Sure sounds like part of a Lazy Jack system. Here a picture of my boat with a MackPack with lazy ja
Victron Smart Shunt (2) SycloneDriver at 7:37pm 12.27.20 Here are a couple of pictures of the shunt.
Christmas Cruise - 2020 Terry Cox at 7:36pm 12.27.20 We're anchored just east of Indianola this evening. Sounds grand. Wished I were there. Happy New y
Christmas Cruise - 2020 Terry Cox at 7:32pm 12.27.20 Dental appointment Tuesday, then New Years. Will likely head out shortly after that, weather permitt
Bilge Pump and Float Switch in Frozen Water Benny17441 at 7:31pm 12.27.20 If the water where the boat is sitting does not freeze, any water sitting on your bilge should not f
OK- on this the third day of Christmas- what did your true love bring YOU ? :) Tally Ho at 7:28pm 12.27.20 I got a new halyard. Admiral bought it right here on SBO. But Dave had to call to ask a few part
Bilge Pump and Float Switch in Frozen Water thinwater at 7:07pm 12.27.20 I assume that you folks putting anti freeze in the bilge are using something that is somehow ok to
Bilge Pump and Float Switch in Frozen Water thinwater at 7:01pm 12.27.20 Those that say "no problem" haven't repaired burst pipe or fractured pump housings. I've seen plenty
OK- on this the third day of Christmas- what did your true love bring YOU ? :) (1) mermike at 6:55pm 12.27.20 Companionship for my crazy adventures.
OK- on this the third day of Christmas- what did your true love bring YOU ? :) Phil Herring at 6:45pm 12.27.20 I'm not sure, but there's bird crap and pears all over the house.
Funny Friday!!! (1) leo310 at 6:38pm 12.27.20 188540
Windows - really? CarlN at 6:35pm 12.27.20 Auto glass in an offshore boat would not be insurable. The toughened safety glass that meets Lloyds
Christmas Cruise - 2020 (1) mermike at 6:21pm 12.27.20 We're heading south from Port Ludlow towards Olympia. We thought we'd anchor at Port Madison, but w
Hacked? WayneH at 6:12pm 12.27.20 I have a spreadsheet built with OpenOffice with all my passwords listed. It is saved with a password
Battery Switch Query Capt jgw at 6:11pm 12.27.20 As above. If the charger and bilge pump are wired direct to the battery, I'd turn the switch off. As
Y30 rigging Hunter216 at 6:08pm 12.27.20
Bilge Pump and Float Switch in Frozen Water twistedskipper at 6:06pm 12.27.20 I assume that you folks putting anti freeze in the bilge are using something that is somehow ok to p
Columbia 28.. halyard wire or? themotorman at 5:35pm 12.27.20 I am refurbishing a 28 Columbia. it has wire halyards. I see that some users like all rope. What ar
Motor mount Hunter216 at 5:31pm 12.27.20 hold 15 hp motor. That is a pretty powerful motor. Original spec was max 9.9hp Perhaps a photo of

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