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SoSound at 10:21pm 08.02.20
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The deck organizer screws are threaded anchors, not through bolts... I'm trying to clean up the clus
Odontoblast at 9:01pm 08.02.20
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I am doing some repair/replacements on my '88 Cat 22. Purchased a set of the Bomar latch dogs from C
Steve L22188 at 5:30pm 08.02.20
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I've developed a slow drip around the packing nuts - was surprised to find a bilge full of water tod
Althea30 at 4:50pm 08.02.20
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LazurusLong at 4:37pm 08.02.20
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Jean and I were on our boat this weekend at the sellers slip. The dock power is not functional, so t
NYSail at 3:36pm 08.02.20
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Just so funny (or not).... happened twice so far on this trip. Wide open anchorage and what happens.
Blessed at 3:22pm 08.02.20
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I was given a Balboa 24 and am in need of new porthole windows and am having trouble finding the rig
Goatman at 2:25pm 08.02.20
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Hello, I recently purchased a 1990 26s that we trailer'd from Jersey to Ohio. When we put her into t
rgranger at 12:55pm 08.02.20
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I had an interesting experience this week. I towed my Hunter 26 a total of 465 miles from Montgomer
tfox2069 at 12:09pm 08.02.20
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Just finished installing a Marvair CR330 Condensation Removal Kit for my Dometic 16k a/c unit on my
sbcwolff at 11:40am 08.02.20
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Anyone know of where I could send this in to get fixed? Or should I just buy a new one? It came with
glonek5 at 10:07am 08.02.20
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on the water right now and motoring home. went below and noticed that the house batteries are below
Kings Gambit at 9:54am 08.02.20
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Out on the boat at sunset last evening when the comet Neowise appeared in the western sky, maybe 30
jssailem at 9:51am 08.02.20
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How many times do we hear the question: Can I sail this boat around Newfoundland? Across The Atlanti
miketcook at 9:21am 08.02.20
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Two quick questions - saw / read the other discussions. Appreciated the info and links. Have an '8
jviss at 6:27am 08.02.20
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Greetings, My cockpit sole is textured gelcoat, a fine, sand-like texture. I can't pull the dirt o
Antoine88 at 10:40pm 08.01.20
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I search polar speed Hunter 376 . With mainsail full batten
Antoine88 at 10:34pm 08.01.20
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Has anyone installed a bow thruster on Hunter 376 ?
Monheganlover at 5:01pm 08.01.20
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I recently purchased a 2002 Catalina 310. During the survey, the moisture meter read "wet" around tw
gfrazier at 3:50pm 08.01.20
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Working on a new to me 1984 Hunter 31. Previous owner had the wood trim piece near stern ladder rem

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Runaway diesel
Ralph Johnstone at 10:14am 02.02.25
The reason a weak battery/starter can't start an engine is because it can't push it through the com
In hull transducer location on a 30' Hunter
jssailem at 9:52am 02.02.25
Welcome to the SBO Forum. You got the best solution from Terry. He is an excellent resource for Hu
Reflagging and MMSI
dLj at 9:46am 02.02.25
By the way, what kind of boat are you getting built? Steel hull? Design? dj
Reflagging and MMSI
dLj at 9:44am 02.02.25
I am having a new boat built in South Africa. We will bring it back to the US for about two years a
Unstepping and Stepping Mast in Fort Myers, FL area for 2016 Catalina 22
Crazy Dave Condon at 9:34am 02.02.25
Try asking at a sailboat club/marina or a marine yard at Ft Myers. II will be laid up but Catalin
Need help with how to remove headliner of 2020 Beneteau Oceanis to rebed rail on deck
Amanza at 9:17am 02.02.25
Thanks everyone - I will get some pics next time I am at the boat and post. I will also look for th
Reverse diagonal shroud disconnect for winter cover?
jssailem at 8:47am 02.02.25
Very good resolution to the problem. It pays to ask the question. It was likely not considered at th
Seattle Boat Show   (1)
Ward H at 8:37am 02.02.25
That was truly a great experience, especially for this East Coast sailor. February usually means
Marina Recommendations - Jacksonville or Key Largo/S. Florida
smokey73 at 8:36am 02.02.25
I would think any where significantly further South than NJ that you would be a fine place for what
What AA batteries for hand held devices?
JoeWhite at 8:01am 02.02.25
I use AA Duracell NMH rechargables.They are hard to find. I can find them at ACE and Target for a pa
Seattle Boat Show   (4)
jssailem at 7:29am 02.02.25
I think they may have a connection to the weather gods. :laugh: Cruising in passage along Salt Spr
Runaway diesel
dLj at 7:12am 02.02.25
That can't be the case because 1) nobody could ever spin a hand crank 800rpm to start the engine, a
In hull transducer location on a 30' Hunter
dlochner at 6:49am 02.02.25
Airmar makes just about all the transducers, the difference between brands is the connectors. The t
In hull transducer location on a 30' Hunter
Terry Cox at 6:14am 02.02.25
You're welcome. Airrmar remains a leader in the transducer market and used by Hunter for many years.
Raritan Marine Elegance install on my Catalina 310
jssailem at 5:45am 02.02.25
Nice work and write-up.
What AA batteries for hand held devices?
colemj at 5:18am 02.02.25
The older ones, I agree. The new ones, not so much. My favorite flashlight is running a rechargeabl
What AA batteries for hand held devices?
colemj at 5:07am 02.02.25
I've given up on alkaline batteries for anything I value or want to keep working. Over the years, t
Tracks location Seaway 25   (1)
dlochner at 4:39am 02.02.25
I searched for images of a Seaway 25 sailboat and came up a few. It appears that a Genoa track is no

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