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Stephen Dale at 9:46am 02.16.20
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We are having some major rigging work done on our Hunter 320 and I think the term is that we are in
waveform at 9:39am 02.16.20
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Need a few feet of the gray outer vinyl rubrail insert as used on the h240 etc. I've only found it
Paul Rice at 9:36am 02.16.20
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What is the standard factory prop for a Beneteau 311?
Brian D at 6:34am 02.16.20
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Last I saw of him was in November, around Thanksgiving. Anyone know where he is?
thetone at 1:35am 02.16.20
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Ran aground and took a chunk out of my rudder. The bottom of my keel is stoved up. I'm wondering wha
eianm at 10:11pm 02.15.20
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I finally got to pulling out all anchor chain and rope rode to inspect and clean this past weekend.
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twodzusfittings at 9:29pm 02.15.20
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I would like to install the compass and the brains of my new Raymarine Auto Pilot inside the Lazaret
garygreen68 at 8:51pm 02.15.20
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Recently, my Beneteau First 44.7 sank 80 miles offshore in the Sea of Cortez between La Paz and Maza
barbie at 3:18pm 02.15.20
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We purchased our boat, but the rope is missing from lowering the table. We are able to push it down
Terry Cox at 11:53am 02.15.20
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Finally able to post our 2017 cruising video here: KUryNchQfT8
Terry Cox at 9:53am 02.15.20
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DVD finally available for public viewing here: KUryNchQfT8
Terry Cox at 9:48am 02.15.20
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Finally, finally, finally, YouTube lifted their restriction on the 2017 summer cruise video here: KU
little breeze at 7:34am 02.15.20
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Hey guys , My C22 still have the wire to rope halyards. I would like to convert over to rope halyard
JamesG161 at 6:32am 02.15.20
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DayDreamer41 at 5:17am 02.15.20
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This looks promising for us in the Great Lakes region https://www.mlive.com/weather/2020/02/intense
Blitz at 2:05pm 02.14.20
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decktosser at 1:26pm 02.14.20
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All Hunter 23 owners will know that there is considerable storage space under the cockpit sole. A p
Big Rog at 1:12pm 02.14.20
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Bob J. at 11:47am 02.14.20
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I know this is a sailing site but thought in light of the recent discussions about electric boats th
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Stratus3 at 10:20am 02.14.20
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174996174996came with the boat bottom drawer

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danstanford at 2:37am 08.18.24
I am pretty sure we all can imagine the stress imposed by this situation and can then empathize with
Tips for replacing joker valve and dealing with calcium build up
servechilled at 11:00pm 08.17.24
The last time that I replaced my Jabsco joker valve, I removed the top of the hand pump Nice sugge
Tips for replacing joker valve and dealing with calcium build up
servechilled at 10:54pm 08.17.24
You didn't mention how much calcium build up you have in your house. I would say everything had fr
Tips for replacing joker valve and dealing with calcium build up
servechilled at 10:51pm 08.17.24
Doesn't flushing in dry mode help clear the pipe? It doesn't, or at least didn't. Now with a calci
Preferred helm wheel cover?
SoSound at 10:48pm 08.17.24
Try it. A covered wheel is also much warmer when it is cool. :plus: One of the tips that I give my
Tips for replacing joker valve and dealing with calcium build up
SoSound at 10:37pm 08.17.24
The last time that I replaced my Jabsco joker valve, I removed the top of the hand pump and then use
I am looking at a 1985 Sabre 32. I want to know if a Windless installation is possible?   (1)
jssailem at 10:34pm 08.17.24
Welcome to the SBO Forum. With the number of years boating experience here, if you provide images of
Tips for replacing joker valve and dealing with calcium build up
capta at 10:32pm 08.17.24
You didn't mention how much calcium build up you have in your hose. When I was changing out all the
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jssailem at 10:21pm 08.17.24
@Davidasailor26 identified some excellent advice regarding your issues. Regarding battery types (A
I am looking at a 1985 Sabre 32. I want to know if a Windless installation is possible?
garymalmgren at 9:20pm 08.17.24
That is a pretty neat windlass installation , Greg. BUT the tool drawer is a killer. No rattles. g
Trouble starting my Atomic M25 Diesel
Stu Jackson at 8:48pm 08.17.24
You definitely want to keep the glow plugs on while starting the engine - the factory wiring for Ca
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marcham at 8:39pm 08.17.24
The Hunter 38 owner's manual details where are the components of the A/C should be installed. The bo
Tips for replacing joker valve and dealing with calcium build up
justsomeguy at 8:19pm 08.17.24
Any tricks? Doesn't flushing in dry mode help clear the pipe?
Add vented loop for water in bowl or flush to dry?
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:59pm 08.17.24
So let's explore what might be do-able to make the Elegance fit your space. If it's just a front-ba
Install Air condition in hunter 38
quadrille38 at 6:41pm 08.17.24
Best option would be to locate a Hunter 38 that has a factory configured A/C and note the location
Lake St Clair on a Friday
Marmalade at 6:07pm 08.17.24
Sorry to give a vague answer... but it all depends! We are on the northern end of the lake, Clinto
I am looking at a 1985 Sabre 32. I want to know if a Windless installation is possible?
dlochner at 6:07pm 08.17.24
The best source for information on Sabre sailboat is by far and away the Sabre users group, SabreSai
Trouble starting my Atomic M25 Diesel
dmax at 5:36pm 08.17.24
You definitely want to keep the glow plugs on while starting the engine - the factory wiring for Cat

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