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BarbW at 12:57pm 02.13.20
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I just purchased a 1979 S2 9.2C. I'd like to add at least a bow roller (possibly a windlass) for eas
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Hello again, When rolling, at anchor or while sailing off-wind, there is an annoying cracking / jerk
Hogdriver at 9:10am 02.13.20
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Thinking of converting Catalina 310 to electric power. Anyone have thoughts on how that would affect
Golfpro at 8:12am 02.13.20
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Greetings fellow sailers. Just retired and purchased an '87 Hunter H-31. Great boat. Getting ready f
Maurice Doran at 7:48am 02.13.20
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I'm thinking of installing a PSS shaft seal on my 2005 H33 and I would like other owner's thoughts o
cb32863 at 7:02am 02.13.20
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Nice video, 5 minutes, from US Sailing. Sure, its a little geared towards racing but, getting the ki
AndreInPortland at 10:01pm 02.12.20
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Hi all, For my 1984 original design C22, I purchased the improved mast step and halyard plate from
Will Gilmore at 7:53pm 02.12.20
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Welcome to our SBO Book club study of Everett Collier's book, 'The Boatowner's Guide to Corrosion".
Treyolsen at 7:34pm 02.12.20
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Can anyone tell me how tall the mast is on a Skipper 20 "Please"?
Holly Foster at 5:56pm 02.12.20
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Hi- My husband and I are new owners of a 2007 Catalina 310, hull #339...the last one off the product
Valerio at 4:00pm 02.12.20
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This is the second time i could buy here an ,almost new fit to the size i need, sail, you should tak
dlochner at 1:00pm 02.12.20
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Considering a change to my PHII from the marine sized bowl to the standard size bowl. A couple of qu
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apejrolo at 8:19am 02.12.20
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Hi, I would like to take part in a regatta in Newport with my Catalina 309 and I was wondering how t
mdjamesh at 8:10am 02.12.20
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I want to replace the sole on my Hunter 28.5 I live in the Destin/Pensacola area ( Navarre, Fl) Can
mdjamesh at 6:44pm 02.11.20
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rgranger at 4:04pm 02.11.20
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Hey all: I ran across this article and thought it was worth sharing. Do you have one to add to the
dmax at 3:51pm 02.11.20
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I am about to put new motor mounts in my 35. The ones in there now look like they are the originals
Hogdriver at 2:59pm 02.11.20
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My Dodger frame doesn't stow all the way forward, runs into the traveller. The shorter bar folds dow
DAVA390 at 1:47pm 02.11.20
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Photos taken on Siesta Key of an old concrete structure on the beach. Is this just an old jetty/ bre

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Fuel filter size
JoeWhite at 4:11pm 01.25.25
On my c36 primary fuel/water separator it is 2 micron. The engine fuel filter is 10 micron. No it do
What is this on my boom?
thinwater at 3:53pm 01.25.25
A track for the reefing clew. Not common, but one of my boats had that.
What is this on my boom?
stickinthemud57 at 3:43pm 01.25.25
As for the track on the starboard side of the boom, I have a similar one on my boom that I installed
I'll never see this again
Crazy Dave Condon at 2:23pm 01.25.25
3/8 mile driveway uphill With steep incline with a 2-6 inch sheet of ice in the Virginia mountains.
recommendations for a line cutter (on prop shaft) for a 2004 Hunter 41
Rich Stidger at 1:48pm 01.25.25
I have a simple serated disk that works very well. Mine is a one piece, but split ones are made so y
Tuning guide
ldd at 1:26pm 01.25.25
I did try Seldom. They offered a general tuning guide. They suggested I contact the builder. On Bene
Removing boat name under paint (!)
Rick Webb at 1:13pm 01.25.25
Another option Leave what is there, there. Go to a vinyl sign place and have a new name and hailing
I'll never see this again
dLj at 12:51pm 01.25.25
Home Pumpout System
Tedd at 12:10pm 01.25.25
Thanks, @dlochner . I should also point out that it has to be a "duckbill" valve, not the standard c
Traditional Stuffing or Dripless?
BigEasy at 12:08pm 01.25.25
My coupling was solid (not split). No corrosion on the nuts/bolts nor coupling. I used a Buck Algo
Home Pumpout System
dlochner at 12:02pm 01.25.25
The Duckbill serves as check valve. If you don't have on on the in and out sides of the pump and ori
I'll never see this again
dlochner at 11:59am 01.25.25
Tuning guide
BigEasy at 11:59am 01.25.25
Where can I find a tuning guide for my new to me Oceans 30. Also try the website for the man
I'll never see this again
Justin_NSA at 9:05am 01.25.25
Probably the most excitement Guam had seen in decades. Or was it a staging point? I don't know wh
Through-Hull Fittings
jssailem at 9:01am 01.25.25
You recommend not trying to fix the exisiting fittings and move forward with replacements to the 93
Transmission output rust
Clutch Cargo at 8:45am 01.25.25
Without any images, it is impossible to determine what type of rust you are observing, and even then
Through-Hull Fittings
dlochner at 8:37am 01.25.25
No marelon hits on a search at discount marine!? this is what I see on West Marine. Nothing indic
Through-Hull Fittings
Randall Schmidt at 8:32am 01.25.25
No marelon hits on a search at discount marine!? this is what I see on West Marine. Nothing indica

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