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Link tiller to engine? Tedd at 8:34pm 07.01.20 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1867 I saw a post somewhere (Hunter 260 forum, maybe) about linking the rudder to the engine for better s
Head waste water inlet valve on 326 stuendan at 6:54pm 07.01.20 Mid-Size Boats 26/3357 Hey guys, new Aussie owner on 2003 Hunter 326. Cannot find this valve! Manual indicates that it's be
Hunter 28.5 frest water tank Dan Hunter 28.5 at 6:30pm 07.01.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/828 I just bought a 1987 Hunter 28.5 sailboat. I am trying to access the boats fresh water tank. The tan
Beneteau 361 Looking for battery space Grip Fast at 6:07pm 07.01.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 15/2854 Folks, I am new to this forum and hoping to get some information. I am 7 hours from my boat and am
Summer in the Salish Sea Ken Cross at 5:23pm 07.01.20 Destinations 123/31222 This year with the border remaining closed, we plan to leave Everett around July 22nd and head south
Genoa cars for Beneteau 331 Mystic51 at 5:19pm 07.01.20 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/837 The Lewmar Genoa cars on my Beneteau 331 need to be replaced. I am having a hard time finding out wh
Replace floatation foam and bulkheads Mike from Beeton at 4:01pm 07.01.20 Sirius 21/22 1/1234 I have a 77 Sirius 21 and the bulkheads are rotted and the foam is damp/wet. Anyone replaced these b
Good for Standard Horizon Ken Cross at 3:35pm 07.01.20 Ask All Sailors 15/2197 Today I ordered a small part for my Standard Horizon RAM mic. I caught it with my foot and broke the
Replacement window gaskets for Venture 25 goetz305 at 3:14pm 07.01.20 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/904 Has anyone tried to replace the rubber gaskets holding the plexiglass windows in a Venture 25. I to
Cockpit dimensions Willie G at 1:54pm 07.01.20 Ask All Sailors 4/1164 I am slowly beginning to look at acquiring a different boat and given the times that we are in, I wa
Hunter 28 Windlass Altman Yacht Works at 1:49pm 07.01.20 Mid-Size Boats 1/14 We recently installed a windlass on a Hunter 28. As the sailing population is getting older many don
cyclical vibration under power ontherocks83 at 12:35pm 07.01.20 Engines and Propulsion 10/1331 I'm not sure if cyclical is the correct word, but here is what I am experiencing. Quick back story.
Bulbs needed for Head and Galley (1) miketcook at 11:39am 07.01.20 Catalina 30 5/1081 Anyone know where I can get bulbs for these lights? I called a couple of places, and they had bulbs
12 volt wiring question. (1) XE3 at 11:05am 07.01.20 Musings With Maine Sail 17/3101 My boat was built in 1980 and has an old Raritan Crown II 50 Amp charger. I finally sat down this we
Sailboat Transport - Looking for a Solution Jimbeaux at 10:56am 07.01.20 Ask All Sailors 22/1857 I currently have my boat on the hard in NY state. I have been trying DESPERATELY to get her back up
Inside vent for fresh water problem ontherocks83 at 10:47am 07.01.20 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 32/4296 I need some advice or recommendations for my fresh water system. The original air vent for the fresh
CNG Tank Refill in Los Angeles? DESPERATE AaronInRedondo at 10:22am 07.01.20 Ask All Sailors 7/2450 I've been reluctant to ask, since I see the forum is littered with posts regarding CNG. I'm in Redon
Happy Canada Day 2020 Hunter216 at 7:41am 07.01.20 Sails Call Lounge 8/1060 Wishing everyone has a pleasant July 1.
Removing keel crank handle (1) Tarkus at 7:52pm 06.30.20 Catalina 22 12/1907 I would like to remove the crank cover board and cut and finish a new one. The crank however needs t
O'day Bimini Installation Capri at 6:33pm 06.30.20 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1064 Hi there. I'm in the process of installing a Bimini on my 1981 O'day 22. I'd like your opinion on th

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Mainsail Question dLj at 6:26am 04.08.25 I've posted before and others have posted that having quality sails is not just for racing. It is
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina? (1) william24424 at 6:24am 04.08.25 I asked AI to make fit an outboard engine into the stern of a sailboat....
Mainsail Question kappykaplan at 6:24am 04.08.25 I encourage sailors to buy the best sails they can afford. :plus:
Mainsail Question shemandr at 6:15am 04.08.25 I've posted before and others have posted that having quality sails is not just for racing. It is a
Does an '"e" in a Hunter model name indicate a primary electric engine? kloudie1 at 5:52am 04.08.25 Hunter did make a couple of electric powered boats that had "E" in the model , like E 27. There were
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina? smokey73 at 5:41am 04.08.25 @Urban Hermit Sorry, I see you are not the original poster and just providing prospective, so disr
Wisps of blue smoke jssailem at 5:22am 04.08.25 Welcome George. Congrats on your first post here on SBO. Smoke on a diesel engine always creates a
Deck Painting jssailem at 5:07am 04.08.25 Hi Rod. Congratulations on your first post. Have you looked at the offerings by TotalBoat? What
1984 30-2 questions jssailem at 4:57am 04.08.25 Welcome to the SBO forum. Congrats on the boat. The stuffing box for your boat is pretty universal
Does an '"e" in a Hunter model name indicate a primary electric engine? dlochner at 4:43am 04.08.25 Hunter sold boats in Europe. The e probably stood for European model.
Does an '"e" in a Hunter model name indicate a primary electric engine? jssailem at 4:22am 04.08.25
Mainsail Question SailingLoto at 3:32am 04.08.25 Hi all! I am just wondering if a Hunter 23 mainsail will work on an O'Day 25.?.? I know the size i
Aqua Lift muffler C310 Clydo at 10:49pm 04.07.25 Yes, yet another good reason to NOT run the pump dry. From what you've told us, it sure doesn't se
Sailing Tender dLj at 9:40pm 04.07.25 I don't believe it is photoshopped, just an example of bad seamanship. They probably left the sail
Mainsail Question dLj at 9:31pm 04.07.25 Ok, thank u all for the input. I will just get the right sail for my boat. I just thought it might
Sailing Tender Will Gilmore at 9:25pm 04.07.25 I don't believe it is photoshopped, just an example of bad seamanship. They probably left the sail
Should I put a 9.9 HP outboard on my 32' Catalina? smokey73 at 8:26pm 04.07.25 How often do you expect this particular scenario to present itself (50 feet from a hazard when the d
Hunter H240 Centerboard bracket deteriorated PSA Crazy Dave Condon at 6:56pm 04.07.25 Check to see if the centerboard is held fast or tight while on the lift. If not, i am stumped. tha
Honda Outboard Siesta Habit azambella at 6:53pm 04.07.25 Also check the fuel tank cap (if internal tank) . It's a known issue on the small 2.5 hp model.
Honda Outboard Siesta Habit kappykaplan at 5:09pm 04.07.25 deeply comatose Good luck in waking it up from the coma! :beer:

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