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Augusta Ga Chuck at 7:02pm 06.09.02 Ask All Sailors 1/1155 Just moved to Augusta couple weeks ago and need to some info on sailing in this area. Figured I'd pi
Diesel parts classifieds - recommendation? Geoffrey Jackson at 4:09pm 06.09.02 Ask All Sailors 1/1103 Does anyone know of a web site that specializes in buying and selling old diesel engine parts? I
lone sailor Troy Baker at 3:42pm 06.09.02 Smaller Boats 3/1027 Looking for a sensible way to raise and lower my mast by myself?? (Please help!!!)Also on my 1972 2
Soft spot in Cockpit Sole Keith at 2:56pm 06.09.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/1163 I have discovered a fairly significant soft spot in the cockpit sole. Although I've only had the bo
At the end of the day... SailboatOwners.com at 2:49pm 06.09.02 Ask All Sailors 32/1679 A favorite 'sailing' pastime for many people is to reach the marina or anchorage a little early, pou
Oday 25 stove Paul Wetmore at 1:08pm 06.09.02 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1761 I have recently purchased a 77 O'day 25. The stove (I assume its original) is alcohol but the plunge
2GM compression levers Aubrey at 12:26pm 06.09.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/903 I, unfortunately, go to work for extended periods of time and therefore I'm away from the boat long
Swing Keel Winch Ralph at 11:45am 06.09.02 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1235 Suddenly I find that I need a winch fo my swing Keel. I remember that a owner reported finding a res
New O'Day owner Bob Favre at 11:39am 06.09.02 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1011 I've recently purchased an O'Day 222 and have lots of questions. I would like to contact the O'Day
Found some rotten wood Stephen Cairns at 11:38am 06.09.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/970 I was staying on my 1989 Hunter 30 this past weekend and when I went to go to bed in the aft berth I
upgrade from 5411 universal diesel lee at 10:24am 06.09.02 Mid-Size Boats 8/5110 recently purchased a 1980 cat. 30 with a universal 5411 (10 hp) diesel(diesel may be 1988. When thro
12 volt sink hole? robert lavern at 9:56am 06.09.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/921 problem is with my 76 H30 as soon as I turn the ignition key the entire electrical system goes down
Lazarette George Berrier at 8:52am 06.09.02 Ask An Oday Owner 0/941 Does anyone know if there is wood under the lazartte seats in the cockpit of a 1978 Oday 23? I have
What size Outboard for Mac 22??? Steve at 8:24am 06.09.02 Trailer Sailors 1/1564 I am fishing for some reccommendations on outboard size for an 1981 Mac 22. I need a four Stroke for
Catalina 22 standing rigging Robert Hunt at 8:20am 06.09.02 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/2762 Does anyone have specs for Catalina 22 standing rigging? Size and length of stays and shrouds and s
Turning Block/Deck Organizer Bob Chapin at 6:25am 06.09.02 Mid-Size Boats 1/924 I have obtained two Garhauer deck organizers to replace those on my 1986 Cat. 30. The sheeves on th
catalina 380 strut leak frog1 at 5:46am 06.09.02 Big Boats 2/1428 having leakage thru strut on 380. Has any one had this problem with catalina. we had it pulled 1year
Keep A Copy Of Your Insurance Rick D at 3:25am 06.09.02 Ask All Sailors 0/856 coverage delarations page on your boat with your registration or documentation. At least in SoCal, m
Home-made solution in my H26 (1) Toomas at 2:07am 06.09.02 Smaller Boats 6/832 I've seen that some of you have made your own adjustments in the interior - why not me ?This week I
How to stop throttle creep-back? Ivan Bekey at 2:00am 06.09.02 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2501 Do any of you 356 owners know how I can tighten the friction or any other means to prevent my thrott

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Mon Ark Sail Boat - 11 footer with 18 foot mast. (1) Will Gilmore at 3:10am 07.18.20 Welcome to SBO buftooth, https://media.tenor.com/images/900986924586f4946d13071603fbceae/tenor.gif T
Looking at a 1986 Catalina 30 and have a few questions. Seeking advice! weekendrken at 11:11pm 07.17.20 B I have mk-1 but have not (yet) done the compression post support. However it has been extensively
Broken Mast on my San Juan 7.7 Sailavie1 at 10:59pm 07.17.20
Battery select Stu Jackson at 9:12pm 07.17.20 The switch will determine which group battery feeds the loads and receives charge from the alternat
Looking at a 1986 Catalina 30 and have a few questions. Seeking advice! Stu Jackson at 9:07pm 07.17.20 but they strongly recommend adding a water cooling option from a thru hull (and adding an above wat
Cleats on bowsprit MikeHoncho at 9:01pm 07.17.20
Where to buy outboard? njlarry at 9:00pm 07.17.20 I am not dissing anyone just reporting the fact and wondering if there is any merit to it. I believe
Hatch covers for hunter 34 MikeHoncho at 8:59pm 07.17.20
Grab bars on deck Ron20324 at 8:58pm 07.17.20 I've been moving over the cabin top by "crabbing" sideways. Feet on the side deck, hands on the cabi
Hatch covers for hunter 34 (1) Tally Ho at 8:57pm 07.17.20 I made some covers using an old sail cover, some shock cord and hot glue gun. Then I cut a piece of
Broken Mast on my San Juan 7.7 Hayden Watson at 7:58pm 07.17.20
Regs clarification. Need input Will Gilmore at 7:54pm 07.17.20 Is there going to be language in the marina regs about appropriate slack in the bridge section of th
Battery select Benny17441 at 7:45pm 07.17.20 The 1,2, both, off switch has positions for two batteries. It does not matter how many individual
What is these brown stuff on my hull papaiasi at 7:45pm 07.17.20 savvas - I sailing in the Mediterranean. That stain was caused about 50 miles off the east coast of
What is these brown stuff on my hull papaiasi at 7:44pm 07.17.20 Tannin? My experience with water containing Tannin would be limited to fresh water lakes, rivers,
New Teak Hatch Runner Install (words of wisdom) Ralph Johnstone at 7:41pm 07.17.20 I firmly believe in aiming for 100% perfection when starting a project and then living with whatever
Clogged Sanitation Hose Terry Cox at 7:31pm 07.17.20 Thanks for your input, Peggie. No leaking fittings here. Just working through the idea that just may
Regs clarification. Need input dlochner at 7:19pm 07.17.20 IIRC when i cheg'd mine, the screw was already black? Maybe not. I believe the screws on the Smar
Gear box oil change frequency and tips Benny17441 at 6:57pm 07.17.20 What year, make and model is your engine. You need to get the manufacturers recommended fluids fo
Looking at a 1986 Catalina 30 and have a few questions. Seeking advice! BelladonnaII at 6:51pm 07.17.20

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