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Different variations in ads Ken Koons at 10:47pm 03.30.01 Smaller Boats 3/838 I've been looking at internet classified ads for Hunter 23.5's and the 26' models. I've noticed dif
Need help with keel and trailer Crowe at 10:33pm 03.30.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/989 I have a unique opportunity to save a 1985 Catalina 22 from a certain death. I need help finding a
Cleaning and Deodorizing Interior Cushions Jack Finger at 10:04pm 03.30.01 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1912 We recently purchased a 30' Catalina. The cushions smell of a combination of mildew and diesel. An
H33 Spreader Angle Garry Elmer at 9:36pm 03.30.01 The Cherubini Hunters 10/1734 Greetings!Recently our mast was run over by a semi. Don't ask. Anyway, one of the spreader bracke
I need you email Address Cliff Ruckstuhl at 9:29pm 03.30.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1010 All that are planning to go to the 1st National Hunter 23 Championship email me so I can send you th
paint or gelcoat Randy Corbin at 12:32pm 03.30.01 Other Sailboats 5/866 I have a 83 O'day 25 with some bad scratches in the hull, where the previous owner had let it rub ag
Roller Furling Guy Shields at 11:39am 03.30.01 Mid-Size Boats 5/1146 I need to add roller furling and a sail. Anyone have experience with CDI? Main use is day sailing wi
Rotten Bulkheads Lindon Pitt at 10:49am 03.30.01 Big Boats 1/1052 I am negotiating to buy a Catalina 36 Mk I which was built in 1993 and chartered for the first few y
Interior Varnish Bob Talley at 8:56am 03.30.01 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1077 I have just installed an air conditioner in a 1986H-34. The unit is mounted below the chart table i
Vision 32 better light wind performance Jeff Hodor at 7:06am 03.30.01 Mid-Size Boats 2/979 will a feathering or folding really give me that much better light wind speed? Is the stock siz
Replacing a Boom joe at 7:06am 03.30.01 Big Boats 2/1038 I've located a 46' mast as a replacement for the storm damaged original. I must now build and rig a
Owners" Manual for Autohelm 4000 Autopilot Mickey Goodman at 6:58am 03.30.01 Ask All Sailors 3/2916 I just picked up a used Autohelm 4000 wheel autopilot which I got without the owners manual. I call
Genoa track on a 23.5 Rich Riesmeyer at 6:55am 03.30.01 Smaller Boats 4/954 Has anyone installed genoa tracks on a 23.5? I'm looking for suggestions on how best to position t
towing and 23.5 and 240, and 26 Ken Koons at 5:58am 03.30.01 Smaller Boats 26/1506 I'm starting to weigh the options of moving up to a trailerable weekend boat from my 16 ft. open Din
Sealer for through-hull? Roger Fleming at 5:57am 03.30.01 Mid-Size Boats 2/902 I just purchased a Nexus 1000. The depth ' Log/Temp units. I have to install the through-hulls for
stainless steel & rust Val at 5:40am 03.30.01 Ask All Sailors 7/1466 i've heard that scrubbing stainless steel with steel wool will clean the rust off; i've also heard t
Take Advantage When Mast and Rigging are Down Steve Linsk at 4:57am 03.30.01 Mid-Size Boats 2/953 I just purchased a C30 that is being moved by truck from L.A. to Portland, OR. Can anyone recommend
Flex - o Fold Prop on a Hunter 34 Rob Carvette at 4:56am 03.30.01 Other Sailboats 2/749 Has anyone put a Flex-o-Fold prop on a hunter 34? If so what size? Installing this prop adds 5" to t
Best Cleaning Products? Steve at 4:53am 03.30.01 Mid-Size Boats 2/1066 Can anyone recommend best cleaning products for:1. Cleaning oxidation stains from fiberglass deck
Radar Joe Beck at 4:42am 03.30.01 Big Boats 9/1101 I am looking for a radar for my Hunter. I am looking at a Furuno, model 1721 mark-2. I am not sure

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SoCal being hammered Will Gilmore at 10:14am 04.10.20 It's snowing in Syracuse, so it is easy to stay home. We're used to staying home when it snows. Muc
Starter problem on my Hunter 380: Help! GALIOSTRO at 10:11am 04.10.20 Thanks a lot, last question... I read sometimes 11 tooth, sometimes 15 tooth???
Catalina 310 lists to port Ralph Johnstone at 10:11am 04.10.20 Sounds like the PO (all of whom are idiots) should have stayed home to enjoy his toys rather than ve
Planning to learn all I can Bob S at 10:09am 04.10.20 I found this a good read when I started out. https://www.amazon.com/Sailing-Basics-Book-Launched-Tho
Planning to learn all I can thinwater at 10:06am 04.10.20 Learn to sail on small boats. A dingy will teach you more about the wind and trim, faster, than bi
Questions for work on my new Catalina 22 DrJudyB at 9:57am 04.10.20
Foam cover for intake silencer on M-25XPB BillyK at 9:55am 04.10.20 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XLTWFCD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 i put
Questions for work on my new Catalina 22 dlochner at 9:49am 04.10.20 Hey Ho. sorry to barge in here... long time reader, first time typer. I need help, just bought a C
Planning to learn all I can sololadysailer at 9:47am 04.10.20 So many kind responses, thank you so much, everyone. I failed to mention that yes, I do plan to live
Looking to get into sailing would like some advice dlochner at 9:47am 04.10.20 I e sailed at a zero 22:plus: They are nice and capable of long distance cruising Foiled by auto
Planning to learn all I can Ralph Johnstone at 9:35am 04.10.20 Welcome to the site. As mentioned by @ToddS , Caulder's Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manua
Planning to learn all I can rgranger at 9:32am 04.10.20 When, as you said, "this COVID pandemic calms down", my suggestion would be to buy a 15 foot or sma
Sailing movie on Amazon Prime sgiarc at 9:32am 04.10.20 Just looked at the trailer. Now I know why funny things happen on our Beneteau
Sailing movie on Amazon Prime Dave Groshong at 9:32am 04.10.20 The trailer looks scary! I think just stay clear of the possessed Beneteau's.
Source for Galley Cutting Board (Cooler Cover) rgranger at 9:29am 04.10.20 Hmmmmm A transporter would be nice.....
Looking to get into sailing would like some advice rgranger at 9:26am 04.10.20 This is really solid advice. Small boats are more responsive than larger heavier boats, this accele
Planning to learn all I can Hunter216 at 9:23am 04.10.20 Welcome to SBO Your post implies you enjoy new challenges, sailing being a new one, you have been o
Looking to get into sailing would like some advice rgranger at 9:23am 04.10.20
Questions for work on my new Catalina 22 (1) HotPotato at 9:11am 04.10.20 Hey Ho. sorry to barge in here... long time reader, first time typer. I need help, just bought a Ca
Keel issue Bluenose at 9:08am 04.10.20 Man, as a PO of a C&C 30 (and a C&C 32) you'll need a gorilla to undo those nuts. Can we get a pictu

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