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Steering Failure! (2) rukidn at 4:58pm 09.08.19 Catalina 310 21/2974 We were pointing hard yesterday on our way to anchor overnight at Kellys Island. When we tacked we h
Cradle pad location Steve S. at 3:48pm 09.08.19 Bigger Boats 1/589 Does anyone know now far forward of the transom are the rear cradle pads to be set? Also haulout sli
how to secure back of boat to the trailer ? ? ? curt in CO at 2:09pm 09.08.19 Trailer Sailors 13/3807 I bought a Hunter 22 - with open transom. In other words - no transom. How should i secure it to t
MH37 Aft A/C drain (1) Boomer54 at 1:11pm 09.08.19 Big Boats 3/792 I have a 2014 MH37. According to the Owners Manual, the aft unit (in the aft cabin) is supposed to d
Need help repairing/replacing hinged mast step (1) garybeck at 11:49am 09.08.19 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/1927 Hello! I had a little "issue" with my mast. It came down a little faster than it was supposed to a
Lehr 9.9 propane outboard parts spadaforaj at 10:14am 09.08.19 Ask All Sailors 4/1663 Hi - I lost my cowling in a storm for this motor, and have been having a devil of a time finding one
What is the best size Genoa gmiller131 at 8:01am 09.08.19 Mid-Size Boats 8/2699 My 2006 Hunter 33 has a roll furling jib - I am looking to increase my sail size and wanted to see w
Bow Rail JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 7:59am 09.08.19 Catalina 310 14/1916 Good morning, Have any 310 owners removed the now rail? It's the last piece of deck hardware that I
Cat18 the right boat for me? hinmo1 at 6:05am 09.08.19 Ask A Catalina Owner 13/1390 Hi - newbie here. I am possibly looking to buy a C18. I am wondering if its the right boat for me. I
AMF Puffer shroud line pins handydc at 8:18pm 09.07.19 AMF 2/1513 I was given a Puffer. I am missing the pins used to connect shrouds to the deck plate. any chance a
Shroud pins for AMF Puffer handydc at 8:05pm 09.07.19 Parts Search 1/600 I was just given an AMF Puffer and I am missing the pins that secure the shrouds to the deck plates.
exhaust riser macwho at 8:01pm 09.07.19 Catalina 30 2/923 Has anybody upgraded to the cast riser Westerbeke # 200490. What do you run from riser to water lift
Oh no my AC is out and it's HOT! AC motor question. SycloneDriver at 7:38pm 09.07.19 Ask All Sailors 15/1190 I went to the boat today to do some cleaning. Turned on the AC and it pumps water and moves air but
Quite a Feat for Anyone . . . Hello Below at 7:08pm 09.07.19 Ask All Sailors 3/551 not just one for a 77 year old retired math teacher who has been sailing for less than 30 years. Tr
Mobile App for Android Now Online Phil Herring at 5:15pm 09.07.19 Ask All Sailors 12/1278 You can find it here: Sailboat Owners - Apps on Google Play It hasn't shown up in the Google Play S
Draggerboard rope 26M (1) silvercharlio at 9:40am 09.07.19 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/782 I request help to position the daggerboard rope 26M. I repair it and do not put attention in the si
Seneca Lake Sailing Video 8/30-31/2019 GSmith116 at 9:31am 09.07.19 Sails Call Lounge 4/611 Will (Firefly) inspired me to try my had at a little video editing. This (comedy) video is a compil
C 80 Waltsailor at 9:30am 09.07.19 Big Boats 7/978 Just purchased a 386 this week and am trying to get everything up and running. Boat has a Raymarine
Feathering or folding prop recommendations? danstanford at 8:32am 09.07.19 Racing 12/3258 Wanting to increase our racing results next year and working on the best elements to address. B323 w
Tiller v Helm Paul62A at 6:41am 09.07.19 Ask All Sailors 19/3775 I have a Catalina 25 that came with a helm. It takes up a lot of room, is not comfortable in heavy w

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Engine fire artboas at 1:01pm 06.02.24 Art, I think you mean the fuel shutoff solenoid? I don't think there are a "choke" on a diesel. Ye
Yanmar 3GM30F exhaust water temp singlemalt at 12:41pm 06.02.24 What temperature was the exhaust water? Considering that the engine is in the open it runs cool. It
Wing Keel on a 1988 Hunter 335 Sutric at 12:19pm 06.02.24 I wouldn't worry too much about it. On my boat it's primary purpose if finding mud.
Replacing exhaust hose Sutric at 12:16pm 06.02.24 I found I had to have the access hole in order to be able to work the hose off the exit. Then, if yo
Hunter 36: water in bilges - is it normal? Terry Cox at 12:05pm 06.02.24 Is this normal? Perhaps. Different model boat, but I empty the shower/fridge/freezer sump and bilg
Need to replace sea cocks. Terry Cox at 11:53am 06.02.24 Our original 1991 bronze seacocks still work with occasional lubrication. Why do you need to replace
Battery Switch Mystery Rick D at 11:22am 06.02.24 Which model Victron Solar controller do you have? My Victron controllers do not have a sense wire,
Selecting window tint Davidasailor26 at 11:09am 06.02.24 Isn't that why one wears polarized dark glasses? The polarization is usually angled to cut glare o
Selecting window tint Not Too Shabby at 10:57am 06.02.24 Good points by all. I'm likely going to proceed with the SunTek Symphony DS 15 with 54% reflectivity
Catalina 22 mk-2 1996 is there wiring in the hull near the mast? scouper at 10:00am 06.02.24 Thanks for the tips! Solved it. Actually, my hole is in the right place, and no, there is no wiring
Propeller shaft length 376/380/386 jssailem at 9:48am 06.02.24 I suppose in the construction process, the engine is positioned as a function of the shaft length.
NYC to Milwaukee on a 42' sailboat: how long? xavpil at 9:45am 06.02.24 you want more information let me know and I can tell you various places we've stopped along the way
Selecting window tint jssailem at 9:43am 06.02.24 sun glare Isn't that why one wears polarized dark glasses? What about those mirrored RayBans that
NYC to Milwaukee on a 42' sailboat: how long? xavpil at 9:39am 06.02.24 The time line depends on how much time you are willing to spend each day out on the water. I Abo
Selecting window tint Davidasailor26 at 9:05am 06.02.24 in your case such a law would be frivolous as the port lights in question have no effect on safe na
Fuel tank sender gasket RitSim at 8:50am 06.02.24 pm me for info
Replacement compass Arnie53 at 8:41am 06.02.24 Ok. Should have checked spelling. The company is Plastimo. You can download a printable template to
Replacement compass Arnie53 at 8:37am 06.02.24 The Plastio Mini-Contest is a good replacement. Installation only required cutting a small notch at
Selecting window tint dlochner at 8:32am 06.02.24 Because someone implies it is does not mean it is so. It is impossible to prove the negative, in thi
Precision 23 Centerboard Line Breaking jssailem at 8:16am 06.02.24 Welcome to SBO Forum. Line breaking is not unusual. It would be a bit of a pain every year. Some ow

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