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Need Engine Jacquelyn Banman at 7:07am 08.06.02 Ask An Oday Owner 2/997 I need a new engine, any ideas on what to replace with?
Diesel smell in aft cabin/engine ventilation Brian Peyton at 7:07am 08.06.02 Big Boats 12/2616 After motoring for a while, the aft cabin will smell of diesel. I went over the engine (Yanmar 3GM
Seeking tips on spinnaker sailing Scott Blahnik at 6:32am 08.06.02 Other Sailboats 4/908 I'm new to sailing with a spinnaker. This past weekend, I had my new asymetrical up with the wife an
Autopilot Settings ST4000 MK II + for Cat30 Bob Berry at 6:30am 08.06.02 Mid-Size Boats 6/1555 I am looking for best autopilot settings for a wheel mounted Raymarine ST4000 MK II + for my Cat30.
Just a Little Trip Rick Ellis at 4:59am 08.06.02 Ask All Sailors 6/1177 I am planning a trip from Pass Christian in Mississippi to Destin Fla. in Sept or Oct. Have any of y
Beneteau 325 from 1985 Holger at 4:54am 08.06.02 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1110
Traveler Over Companionway on a 260? Stan Chapman at 4:15am 08.06.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/988 I would like to get the main sheet out of the cockpit of my Hunter 260. What would be the down side
Make/model archive specifications Philip H. at 3:06am 08.06.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/1715 Hi,It's easy to find all sorts of specifications and data for new Catalina models. However, I am
Hull strength on O'day 19 (not Mariner & not 192) Dave at 2:31am 08.06.02 Day Sailers 4/1797 I have a 1984 O'day 19 (not a Mariner ' not a 192; by the way - what is its model name?). I just di
Packing gland water run off Brian Peyton at 1:43am 08.06.02 Big Boats 10/1191 We have a 2000 model 340.The packing glend began to leak badly after a particulary stormy return un
Boom Parts Butch Beard at 12:55am 08.06.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/1099 I have a '79 30ft and am missing some parts off the boom (reefing jam cleat). Does anybody know wher
mast/steaming/anchor lights? Al at 12:52am 08.06.02 Ask All Sailors 15/6464 Could someone set me straight regarding the differences between a steaming light, mast light, and an
hatch parts Geoff in Ann Arbor at 12:49am 08.06.02 Mid-Size Boats 2/1057 I broke the hold open rod on one of the deck hatches on my '92 33.5 -- actually not the rod itself,
my droopy port spreader Geoff in Ann Arbor at 12:44am 08.06.02 Mid-Size Boats 3/1280 The lower spreader on the port side keeps drooping on my '92 33.5. I have pushed it back up a coupl
Never Sailed Looking at 17' Oday and 19' Mariner Peter Maglione at 12:06am 08.06.02 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1351 I have a 3 year old daugter and would like to get a small boat to start. I have looked at a 17 foot
Jacklines Bob at 11:57pm 08.05.02 Smaller Boats 19/1223 We see that a lot of sailers use inch wide strap for jacklines. I would like to know what everyone
Did the Form change the way post are posted???? Alan Wiser, '89 240 O'day at 11:48pm 08.05.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/771 Did this bulletin Board change format? I now get 4 columns titled, Topic , Regarding , Replies , La
Cutting Board Tony at 11:45pm 08.05.02 Big Boats 6/1062 We use our galley extensively and the cutting board which fits over the sink is showing wear and sta
Keel up? Keel down? Hunter 23.5 Hayden Jones at 11:34pm 08.05.02 Smaller Boats 3/1660 I find the Hunter 23.5 quick to heel and it goes to 25 degrees pretty quickly. Scares land lubbers
Eisinglass and plastic portholes Joni at 11:30pm 08.05.02 Mid-Size Boats 5/1636 We have a new Catalina 320 and are trying to keep it looking new - does anyone have any tips on how

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Coast guard boarding. WayneH at 6:26pm 08.11.20 I've been boarded three times since 2004. They are always professional and courteous. And sometimes,
Hunter 240 water ballast valve gasket adhesive twistedskipper at 6:20pm 08.11.20 I have heard before about 5200 being permanent. How hard will it be to clean it all off if the gaske
Coast guard boarding. jssailem at 6:19pm 08.11.20 Too bad Greg... Maybe next time. Should have offered them a :beer:if the showed up after lunch. Only
What conditions can a water ballast boat sail in? twistedskipper at 6:18pm 08.11.20 4k is reasonable for the left coast. An f150 wont do much more than that. Depends what you mean
Sad day, and no way to fix Daveinet at 6:17pm 08.11.20 SO I was able to get inside today. I got the autopilot out, the trolling motor, the sails and the bo
Sea Flush for engine heat exchanger - does it work (3) jssailem at 6:17pm 08.11.20 Welcome @Wojtus to the SBO forum. Congrats on the new to you boat. It can be tough getting a boat wi
Sad day, and no way to fix sesmith at 6:10pm 08.11.20 Not much in the way of lumber wood in that branch but there is a fair amount of firewood and oak is
Coast guard boarding. Tally Ho at 6:02pm 08.11.20 Never been boarded or inspected In ~10 years of sailing. I did upgrade to an electronic flare and
Do more zincs last longer? jssailem at 5:59pm 08.11.20 Here is one idea that might address your question... https://www.boatzincs.com/corrosion-reference-e
Sea Flush for engine heat exchanger - does it work Tally Ho at 5:56pm 08.11.20
Marine Air CM16H - Suggested water pump SycloneDriver at 5:51pm 08.11.20 I think the March LC3CP-MD is the same as the Dometic PML500L. My boat came with the Dometic pump a
Do more zincs last longer? ontherocks83 at 5:49pm 08.11.20 Is there a way to test if the leak is from my boat or another boat, before I start tearing through m
Do more zincs last longer? Davidasailor26 at 5:46pm 08.11.20 Opinions vary but my understanding is simply that more anode can creates higher potential - the gre
What conditions can a water ballast boat sail in? Bdeller at 5:44pm 08.11.20 4k is reasonable for the left coast. An f150 wont do much more than that.
LITTLE TO NO WIND RussC at 5:42pm 08.11.20 My guess is that it won't heel enough to make much surface-area difference on a heavy boat, and the
What conditions can a water ballast boat sail in? Meriachee at 5:36pm 08.11.20 4k is reasonable for the left coast. An f150 wont do much more than that.
LITTLE TO NO WIND Davidasailor26 at 5:29pm 08.11.20 the main benefit is in helping to keep the sails full. :plus: Heeling the boat to leeward definit
Sad day, and no way to fix Revv up at 5:13pm 08.11.20 What a kick in the gut, sorry to hear.
LITTLE TO NO WIND srimes at 5:13pm 08.11.20 Yeah, that's kinda of a myth unless you can get appendages out or a really fat stern out. Thats li
LITTLE TO NO WIND Joe at 5:11pm 08.11.20 On a small boat, leave about two inches of center board down and get the mainsail tilted up higher

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