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Refidge problem Bob F at 3:29am 02.18.03 Other Sailboats 5/899 The AB refridge on my 1998 Hunter 376 has started to occasionally stop cooling. It appears the compr
No power at galley water pump - fuse? Scott Wilson at 3:24am 02.18.03 The Cherubini Hunters 10/1082 I became the owner of a 1985 37 cutter last week. The fresh water system worked fine during the sea
Third reef point? Pete Shaw at 2:48am 02.18.03 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 8/986 I am thinking of putting a third reef in my full batten main on our Hunter 280.Is this "overkill" f
Preping C-30 for 1st Race Allen Schweitzer at 2:42am 02.18.03 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/911 Hey Everybody,I'm considering entering in the annual Fugawi race from Hyannis to Nantucket this Ma
Installing outboard motor bracket.... Anthony Bavuso at 2:37am 02.18.03 Smaller Boats 3/4903 I have a 1985 Hunter 25.5 with a Yanmar 1GM diesel. I am thinking of installing a removable outboar
Water tank fix (part 2) richard shelby at 2:24am 02.18.03 The Cherubini Hunters 3/959 Here's an update on the water tanks. I finally got around to the starboard tank. You may recall from
Tell Tails Timm Miller at 12:05am 02.18.03 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 2/1502 Don, I have your book on sail trim and find it very helpful. In the book you mention not just leech
Will all this snow hurt the boat? Jack at 10:48pm 02.17.03 Ask All Sailors 0/896 We are purchasing a new boat... Catalina 350. We are due to close on the financing this coming Satu
P42 FORE STAY REMOVAL PAUL FOSTER at 10:29pm 02.17.03 Big Boats 7/1055 I have a passage 42 and want to take down the mast to allow navigation of the inland waterways of Fr
CATALINA 37 Waldo Emerson at 10:08pm 02.17.03 Big Boats 2/1087 Is there a Catalina 37 that is used in match raceing?Note this months MAINSHEET cover.
Daggerboard Jonathan Rhodes at 10:04pm 02.17.03 Ask An Oday Owner 4/884 I'm restoring a 1978 Oday 22. One of the many items that needs to be replaced is the daggerboard. Wh
Navigation lights for a Hunter 18.5 Tom at 9:11pm 02.17.03 Smaller Boats 3/806 Greetings all!I am looking to install naviagtion lights on my 18.5 and was wondering if anyone has
P42 Stuffing box packing size ? Victor Robert at 5:55pm 02.17.03 Big Boats 3/970 Changing the stuffing on my 1991 P42 is on the to-do list. I thought the size was 3/16", but the re
381 TURNS RIGHT WITH ENGINE Nicolas Soler at 2:33pm 02.17.03 Ask A Beneteau Owner 1/1188
Because you really should know this stuff. Steve Dion at 1:41pm 02.17.03 Ask All Sailors 8/1145 The Beerfort Scale, courtesy of Latitude 38Force 0: Sails hanging limp. Tiller tends itself. For
Sailing near Texarkana? Ken King at 1:20pm 02.17.03 Ask All Sailors 2/945 I am moving to Texarkana, Texas, and wonder if there is a nearby lake with a marina suitable for sai
Queen mattress on a 2003 Hunter 356 Sandy at 1:12pm 02.17.03 Big Boats 6/1449 Does anyone know if a spring mattress is supposed to be a standard option in the aft cabin of our ne
Keel Royce at 12:29pm 02.17.03 The Cherubini Hunters 4/900 Has any one dropped the keel to reseal the joint? Mine (a 76) has a small leak and I'm thinking of
Dirty Rag Tom La Roche at 12:01pm 02.17.03 Guest Expert: Cruising with Kayaks 3/847 The mainsail on my 27 Hunter has been unused, unloved, and wrapped up tightly under the sail cover f
Need hunter 22 standing rigging tension Dave at 11:23am 02.17.03 Smaller Boats 3/2726 I searched but couldn't find the answer. does anybody know the recommended tension for the standing

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Ceramic coatings anyone? Anonymous User 801 at 9:59am 08.01.20 Thanks. And wow. Perhaps 16% of the value of the boat. New sails, a couple of motors, or three yea
Ceramic coatings anyone? DrJudyB at 9:57am 08.01.20 Perhaps 16% of the value of the boat I didn't pay much for the boat. It was $8k-$10k less than
Beneteau Closing Marion SC Plant Anonymous User 801 at 9:44am 08.01.20 My prediction: As the pandemic panic continues and more people are out of work and unable to pay r
Ceramic coatings anyone? thinwater at 9:42am 08.01.20
Ceramic coatings anyone? Anonymous User 801 at 9:34am 08.01.20
LloydB at 9:27am 08.01.20 Of course you could always add another tandem axle to it for when that smoking deal on a 28 footer
ranger 16 mast step bospoort at 9:27am 08.01.20 Thank you. Very helpful. Since, I found this helpful guide. Unfortunately my mast has different diam
Ransomware strikes Garmin for $10M Anonymous User 801 at 9:24am 08.01.20 How about all the people who use those talk to devices in their homes? e.g. "Alexa, how much is 25
Blue Water Yachts communication issue Bluntsword at 9:15am 08.01.20 Hi! Has anyone recently had issues with contacting Blue Water Yachts? I've sent email to accessori
Storm Surge versus Storm Tide Kings Gambit at 9:06am 08.01.20 What I remember reading is that the levee was built to withstand up to Cat 3 hurricane conditions. K
Storm Surge versus Storm Tide (1) JamesG161 at 9:05am 08.01.20 New Orleans is because the levee failed and flooded a city that is below sea level. My City, Wavel
Beating the heat on water. Anonymous User 801 at 9:03am 08.01.20 I work and play outdoors but sailing, with the sun coming from all directions, the exposure can be
Catalina 28 leaky transom shower Calif. Ted at 8:59am 08.01.20 There's usually an on/off valve on the shower head itself, that should stop the leak until you get t
Vacuflush to Fresh Head change over kellysails at 8:59am 08.01.20 Thanks John!
Beating the heat on water. (1) capta at 8:59am 08.01.20 Being on the hook most of the time in an area subject to sudden squalls occasionally accompanied by
Real chance of capsizing? Anonymous User 801 at 8:56am 08.01.20 Here's a short clip of yesterday's sailing. Was using the heavy air jib and 2 reefs in the main as
Catalina 275 Inboard Diesel Calif. Ted at 8:43am 08.01.20 Have you tried calling the factory in Florida to see if they actually charge extra for the standard
Catalina 275 Inboard Diesel markcc13 at 8:40am 08.01.20 Just to provide some perspective, in 2018 we re-powered our boat with a new Betamarine25, and the
Vacuflush to Fresh Head change over jssailem at 8:39am 08.01.20 Welcome Craig to the forum. I see you enjoy the same water playground as other SBO members here in
Catalina 275 Inboard Diesel markcc13 at 8:36am 08.01.20 I don't think you understand my question so I will explain in more clarity. http://inboardenginepr

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