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seanslife at 10:42pm 06.20.20
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G'Day SBO C310ers Just a quick post to introduce myself as a new member of SBO. I'm Sean, currently
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Beardedoneder at 7:39pm 06.20.20
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Hey Folks, My partner and I finally found the right upgrade from the Cat22 we sold last year. Pictu
jaysweet at 7:30pm 06.20.20
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I have a 16 year old Furlex 100S which is sticking pretty badly. I would say it worked fine for the
Tim22 at 5:12pm 06.20.20
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My fridge is now over 20 years old and not as cold as it should be. Has anyone opened up the cabinet
alllrite at 4:18pm 06.20.20
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So my keel fell off a few years ago and I decided that I would build a new one. need a new car, dau
AllBetsGo at 3:27pm 06.20.20
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Hi, I am putting this out for some thoughts from the group. I have a Hunter 33 sailboat. I just inst
Anchor Lady at 3:24pm 06.20.20
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Hey Gang, I have a very old Standard Horizon VHF Radio. It is probably 20 years old. Antenna is on
Nichole340 at 2:36pm 06.20.20
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On my 2000 340, this is going to be the 4th Jabsco Fresh Water Pump I have to replace. This one las
Marianaipf at 2:03pm 06.20.20
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Tarkus at 1:41pm 06.20.20
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Does anyone lock the CB when sailing?
JDE at 1:17pm 06.20.20
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alankeene at 1:00pm 06.20.20
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Im looking at installing a new prop on my 1987 Hunter Legend 45. Its powered by the standard issue
tmjb at 8:10am 06.20.20
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The hoses from the cockpit drains to the fiberglass tubes that serve as thruhulls on my '81 H36 appe
Kings Gambit at 8:03am 06.20.20
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Skippers should be prepared and able to single-hand their yachts, in my opinion, b/c they may unexpe
JsRodden at 7:15am 06.20.20
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Does anyone know if the C15 traveler pole installed across the cockpit is a structural member or can
TomY at 5:03am 06.20.20
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My boatyard has been proactive shutting down for a month and practicing prudent distancing, masks si
Lordimpala at 8:17pm 06.19.20
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Just wanted to say thanks to Lance. Our family are new Oday 23 owners. Helped me out with rigging
JasonFromJersey at 7:08pm 06.19.20
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I've added the tide pod-like packets, put some baking soda in the head sink. got a little better. op
Pat T at 5:28pm 06.19.20
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Helping a friend tomorrow. His bow thruster not working when he launched this season. Was working la
Seasong67 at 3:30pm 06.19.20
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Winter cover q's   (1)
Tally Ho at 7:16pm 02.20.25
I have been covering Tally Ho since the 2nd season I had her (about 9:years now). First year I use
Snow Fall this Winter   (1)
Tally Ho at 7:07pm 02.20.25
I am loving my first winter in SW Florida! Short and flip flops are the rule of the day. My little
Snow Fall this Winter
WayneH at 6:57pm 02.20.25
Snow? Oh, yeah. That's the stuff that shuts down Texas when it falls from the sky. Even tho it melts
Winter cover q's
dlochner at 6:15pm 02.20.25
I think that boatyard used seven stands. I probably should have had 7 stands, not 5. The rule of
Snow Fall this Winter   (1)
kloudie1 at 5:24pm 02.20.25
I was in Baton Rouge.. roads were closed.. dock neighbor sent a picture of the boat.. considerably a
Hunter 376 Halyard sheave   (2)
marcham at 5:17pm 02.20.25
Super easy.... Call your local rigger. $300 later, replaced and keep on sailing ! :) Honestly, I ha
Eight Bells for Don Casey
heritage at 5:03pm 02.20.25
Wow, so young! He inspired a lot of us DIYers on exactly how to prepare a boat for cruising.
Winter cover q's
shemandr at 5:01pm 02.20.25
Ouch! I've wondered about wind and boat covers, especially those with frames. The frame on my 356 w
Exhaust water flow
heritage at 4:52pm 02.20.25
We are all told to check the water flow out the exhaust when we first start the engine. Detecting a
Snow Fall this Winter
shemandr at 4:43pm 02.20.25
South Florida snowfall is about average.
removing trailer from boat in driveway
Project_Mayhem at 4:38pm 02.20.25
Warehouse pallet racks or scaffolding might be an easy solution
Winter cover q's   (2)
dlochner at 4:27pm 02.20.25
A question I have is regarding the cover and added wind resistance. I put my boat in stands and not
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Urban Hermit at 4:11pm 02.20.25
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The weird Hermit strikes again: If another vehicle is available, or a secure post or tree off to th
Snow Fall this Winter
kappykaplan at 3:44pm 02.20.25
Mid-Atlantic - we're a couple of inches above average.
Winter cover q's
dLj at 3:39pm 02.20.25
A question I have is regarding the cover and added wind resistance. I put my boat in stands and not
Exhaust water flow
dlochner at 3:21pm 02.20.25
The product description says it works on metal or flexible exhaust hose from 2" to 8" in diameter.
Winter cover q's
dlochner at 2:54pm 02.20.25
Over the years I have covered my boat with a Fairclough full cover and frame. It takes about a day t
Exhaust water flow
dmax at 2:10pm 02.20.25
I am assuming that you do not want to connect the band to the rubber exhaust hose because it is a t
Non self tailing winches
stevenhagberg at 2:08pm 02.20.25
... When I acquired this boat back in 99 ....... So after putting 20k into a 6k boat... over 2

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