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I have a set of vinyl badges for the Columbia 22 and Columbia 26 (3 individual decals each, stainles
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My 1991 Passage 42 line brakes have basically corroded away. I need to replace both the starboard a
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I'm redoing the air intake on my M25XP. The primary reasons for doing this includes proper routing o
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Daydream's motor is almost nine years old. And I'd rather learn how to do this on a cool sunny after
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Given the choice between the two sails on the front or a37c, if you could only put one up in light a
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Hello I am looking to upgrade to an Axiom +RV with RealVision 3d sonar. It seems like it requires a
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pr5992 at 9:41pm 11.29.25
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Good evening everyone: I am the new owner of a 1977 O'Day 32. See pictures below. I am not new to
max_sailing at 5:10pm 11.29.25
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Background: My 2003 Catalina 310 had the standard Universal M25XPB with Hurth 50 a.k.a. ZF HBW50 tr
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Hey folks - the article linked below is a sad story, not for the faint-hearted, and very strong remi
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Hi All ! first post for me. Well recently ' unfortunately I experienced a lightning strike which fri
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I'm looking at setting up top-down furling on my Cal 2-27 to make my solo sailing in Puget Sound eas
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Rick D at 8:57am 11.28.25
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Ragtime, built in the 1960's, is one of my favorite designs. She was recently restored and updated a
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In ask all sailors, tried as "attachment" link below compose window and as the picture button in the
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Thankful for having this forum with all its passionate sailors. May all have a wonderful time with
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We have a 45-gallon tank. This boat has not run its engine much in about the last 10 years. We got h
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I'll be removing the lens of my hatch to replace the gasket. I have Dow 795 and a new gasket. I've d

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Introduction - Ballenita
pr5992 at 9:35pm 11.30.25
And in case you are wondering what I paid for all this, here is the breakdown. Survey (including h
Kiwi skipper dies in winch accident
Ralph Johnstone at 8:36pm 11.30.25
And what do you think of the drink holder location? I think it's Great ! Now you can really get
Introduction - Ballenita
Project_Mayhem at 8:03pm 11.30.25
I've never seen a center cockpit O'Day before. Interesting boat! The melamine erasers will dull you
Has anyone changed the pull rope on a Tohatsu 6?
Gene Neill at 8:02pm 11.30.25
same procedure as any small engine ... Thanks, that'll get me through it, I'm sure. I probably
Kiwi skipper dies in winch accident
Captain Larry-DH at 7:18pm 11.30.25
To those who don't think electric winches aren't a good idea, that's like saying you shouldn't watch
Top Down furling for solo sailing
Joe at 5:39pm 11.30.25
Joe - this is exactly where I'm heading now I think. The 72mm unit from Selden is around $900 and
Has anyone changed the pull rope on a Tohatsu 6?
RussC at 5:25pm 11.30.25
Daydream's motor is almost nine years old. And I'd rather learn how to do this on a cool sunny afte
Has anyone changed the pull rope on a Tohatsu 6?
Rick Webb at 5:18pm 11.30.25
I never would have thought that would work! But I carry starting fluid on every boat I own, and I'd
Introduction - Ballenita
pr5992 at 5:06pm 11.30.25
That is one nice looking boat and as it's older, I bet it's well built, with no shortcuts or skimpi
Has anyone changed the pull rope on a Tohatsu 6?
Gene Neill at 5:01pm 11.30.25
Kick starting a out board motor #automobile #workboat I never would have thought that would work!
Has anyone changed the pull rope on a Tohatsu 6?
Joe at 4:48pm 11.30.25
That is so cool.... just don't misplace your shoes... but then I wouldn't be surprised to see some t
Galley table
Rick Webb at 4:46pm 11.30.25
MEKP is super super nasty stuff not something for the amateur to mess with. If the repair actually
The cheap batteries
Project_Mayhem at 4:12pm 11.30.25
Lead acid can be charged below freezing without issue. The ideal charge voltage is inversely relate
Introduction - Ballenita
twodzusfittings at 2:43pm 11.30.25
That is one nice looking boat and as it's older, I bet it's well built, with no shortcuts or skimpin
Cleaning a Diesel Tank
thinwater at 2:25pm 11.30.25
Would Dawn soap work to remove the scum? Seems like a go to detergent for oil spill cleanups as wel
Kiwi skipper dies in winch accident   (1)
thinwater at 2:16pm 11.30.25
This is a production boat. (boat show) The switch is pretty damn close. What if someone is sitting
How To: Replace engine mounts, damper plate, and transmission on a Catalina 310.   (2)
max_sailing at 2:12pm 11.30.25
After writing this up last night, I got curious about the difference in the damper plate that was re
Kiwi skipper dies in winch accident
thinwater at 2:07pm 11.30.25
Another note regarding electric winch danger is that many winch controls have load sensors and will
Cleaning a Diesel Tank   (1)
chp at 1:56pm 11.30.25
I had the same issue when I got my boat. Previous owner never added any biocide. Complained that onc

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