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looking for another 26D or S on the Hudson in NY ScourgeOfTheHudson at 6:34pm 10.23.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/783 hey all, just recently bought my first sailboat, a 26D from 89. one of the PO's removed the forwar
Giving thanks (1) Phil Herring at 4:10am 11.25.19 Ask All Sailors 11/987 It's Thanksgiving Week, the beginning of the long slide into 2020. Is there someone you're thankful
Votre voilier est-il un bistro? (1) Phil Herring at 4:10am 11.18.19 Ask All Sailors 27/2777 Whats the most elaborate meal you or your crew has prepared on your boat? A beautiful rack of lamb,
Saluting Our Veterans (1) Phil Herring at 4:10am 11.11.19 Ask All Sailors 45/4060 This has become a fun tradition on SBO and what better day for it than today? In honor of Veterans
Arch enemy? (1) Phil Herring at 4:10am 11.04.19 Ask All Sailors 38/8210 Over the past couple of decades, we've seen the introduction and acceptance of the cockpit arch. No
Boom vangs (1) Phil Herring at 3:36pm 10.23.19 Ask All Sailors 56/9733 What kind of boom vang do you have, and how do you use it? Are you using the vang that came with yo
Fighting condensation on cold surfaces Mr Fox at 1:40pm 10.23.19 Ask All Sailors 14/1662 Hi all The underside of the toe rails, which run above the shelves along the sides of the cabin, ge
Catalina 22 Wing Keel Lift Points sigsgmret at 1:11pm 10.23.19 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/1818 I recently bought a 94 Catalina 22 that is in dire need of bottom paint. I took it to the local shi
Salvage Makergosien at 12:31pm 10.23.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 14/1845 My Hunter 466 is deemed a total loss by insurance company. Hull and mast are fine. Keel needs redo
New to me 270 Ajp at 11:35am 10.23.19 Smaller Boats 4/758
mounting jib whisker pole to the mast Hellevi 18 at 11:02am 10.23.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1972 I would like to install whisker pole track or ring to the sail in the mast. 2008 41 SD. Is there pro
Edson Pedestal Model on 92 Hunter30 ChrisHunter at 10:49am 10.23.19 Mid-Size Boats 4/683 Looks like I may need to order a new brake kit for my 1992 Hunter 30. I have asked Edson what mode
Sheaves wufibugs at 10:08am 10.23.19 Mid-Size Boats 21/3744 The sheaves on my 86 H31 are more than tired and since I will be stepping the mast, this seems like
Sail cover for Lazyjacks Giro at 9:19am 10.23.19 Ask All Sailors 13/2180 Hello. I have just had a Lazyjack system installed on my newly restored Macgregor 25. Only after thi
Removing Name on Transom ontherocks83 at 7:46am 10.23.19 Ask All Sailors 11/1647 The original name of my boat looks like it was hand painted on the transom. I'm not sure of what typ
Stanchions on an O'Day 28 dfp51 at 7:46am 10.23.19 Bigger Boats 7/1178 Looking for a little help on what I hope is a stupid question. We are getting some deck work done t
New owner sea cock question Bryan D at 6:10am 10.23.19 Catalina 310 26/5170 Greetings. I have just taken ownership of a 2005 310 and wondered what the consensus was on keeping
Ready to splash. (3) All U Get at 2:58am 10.23.19 Ask All Sailors 4/458
Winch servicing Cat 309 Pompadi at 11:09pm 10.22.19 Catalina 309 Group Forum 5/1396 Hi all, Has anyone been successful in servicing the Lewmar winches on the Cat 309.? Ours have the
I want to sail across Atlantic. Looking for a boat for delivery anjulis at 9:07pm 10.22.19 Ask All Sailors 5/606 It so happened that I will have free time in January and February and I would like to complete my dr

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Trace breaker positive lead, also ID parasitic draw Timm R Oday25 at 10:20am 06.11.24 What has worked for me is leaving the meter on the battery. Now turn off one circuit at a time . O
Trace breaker positive lead, also ID parasitic draw dlochner at 10:15am 06.11.24 The 1 amp draw is probably the station memory for the radio. Is the stereo breaker on the breaker p
Group 24 starter battery dlochner at 10:11am 06.11.24 Forget buying a "start" battery. Get a Group 24 marine deep cycle there will be plenty of cranking p
Cat310 Engine bed (1) ToddL214 at 9:31am 06.11.24 No plates under the engine mounts on Hull 18.
NGCC In Memoriam KCofKC at 9:03am 06.11.24 You can still set one up like a local Regatta, doesn't require a national's endorsement but their ad
Welcome, Harbor 20 Sailors (3) LennyR at 8:52am 06.11.24 I have only owned my H20, #305 RHAPSODY in Blue, since last August and got to sail it a few times in
Cat310 Engine bed SwanSong at 8:30am 06.11.24 Thanks guys. I'm suspecting (hoping) the HBW50 tranny was replaced by the M12 which needs the engine
Cat310 Engine bed (1) SwanSong at 8:24am 06.11.24 Hull 23, no plates either! @SwanSong qq: where did you purchase the blue hose from the thermostat
Hood 810 LD Furler (Drum Maintenance/ Replacement) rgranger at 7:53am 06.11.24 It has made sail management a breeze. hehe :
Failed Traveler Part rgranger at 7:50am 06.11.24 ... and milk crate:biggrin:
I'll trade ya my Irwin for your Pearson, the state of the boat biz kappykaplan at 7:50am 06.11.24 Moving a boat through the water under sail power is one of those activities that can grab the soul
NGCC In Memoriam Jacktar at 7:49am 06.11.24 Decision by cruise coordinator at natl org.
My propeller has worn out rgranger at 7:46am 06.11.24 I did a search for a 75 hp Yanmar prop specs and it popped right up.:beer:
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project Arrgh at 7:37am 06.11.24 Looks great so far!!
Hood 810 LD Furler (Drum Maintenance/ Replacement) jssailem at 7:34am 06.11.24 Chris. It is possible that once you remove the frayed line and the chafe left behind you will be abl
Hood 810 LD Furler (Drum Maintenance/ Replacement) BrianQ at 7:17am 06.11.24 Unfortunately, according to Hood Yacht Systems and Pompanette, the parent company, parts are no long
Catalina 34 MkII Log jssailem at 7:06am 06.11.24 Congrats Clive and welcome to the SBO Forums. The Catalin 34 is a great boat. Enjoy the ownership ex
What might this be.... (1) jssailem at 7:01am 06.11.24 Greg. If you do not have the wisker pole for the pin, you could repurpose the dyneema into a series
I'll trade ya my Irwin for your Pearson, the state of the boat biz jssailem at 6:55am 06.11.24 Going to boat shows in the Pacific NW, you see 10 to 1 Power boats over sailboats being marketed. No
Newport 28 batteries jssailem at 6:26am 06.11.24 Congrats on finding a new boat to look after. Have you told your Neptune 24 there is a new girl in t

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