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Hunter 216 spinnaker inside or outside gybe preference Hunter216 at 7:41pm 10.06.18 Smaller Boats 28/7455
Hunter 39 Anchor LED Replacement Knotty Dog at 4:13pm 10.06.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/707 Hello, Can someone advise the size of the festoon bulb for the H39 anchor light? We removed ours to
Interior wood Voyager1 at 12:20pm 10.06.18 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1405 Does anyone know what type of wood the interior of the ODay 302 is. Mine is getting a bit worn, is
help with short trip in NOLA? Monty VM at 10:53am 10.06.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/480 Monday morning I am moving my 430 from south shore to lake catherine for haul out and maintenance. I
help with short trip in NOLA? Monty VM at 10:53am 10.06.18 Ask All Sailors 6/582 Monday morning I am moving my 430 from south shore to lake catherine for haul out and maintenance. I
help with short trip in NOLA? Monty VM at 10:52am 10.06.18 Big Boats 2/609 Monday morning I am moving my 430 from south shore to lake catherine for haul out and maintenance. I
Battery gassing..... (1) NYSail at 9:35am 10.06.18 Ask All Sailors 8/1007 hello all So my lifeline agm 4ds are on their last leg. Probably 7 years old and p/o who has them f
International Catalina 30 Assn weekendrken at 8:55am 10.06.18 Catalina 30 0/605
quick bottom job question Ken Cross at 7:56am 10.06.18 Ask All Sailors 5/826 Would you put bottom paint on a new bronze shaft strut? The old one was bottom painted. If not, wha
2012 Tohatsu 6hp? rpludwig at 7:43am 10.06.18 Catalina 22 40/8197 Troops....going to look at a "lightly used" 2012 Tohatsu 6hp 20" long shaft next week being sold loc
Hunter 216 rudder blade Hunter216 at 4:02am 10.06.18 Smaller Boats 8/867 The rudder blade I have needs a little attention (winter project) as there are some nicks on leading
Larger Wheel MaxinCalgary at 9:52pm 10.05.18 Smaller Boats 15/1278 wanting to add a larger wheel to my H260 .? Anybody done this already Standard is 24. 28-36 ?
In gear or not under sail? 4sandybutts at 7:31pm 10.05.18 Catalina 30 9/1942 I have an 88 Catalina 30 TR no bowsprit. I was told that when under sail and motor not running I sho
Hurricane Michael old Invest 91 JamesG161 at 7:16pm 10.05.18 Weather and Forecasting 12/2152 We have be seeing this potential for a few days now. Heavy topical moisture in the warm South Cari
Fuel Gauge Type? (1) AlastairLC at 4:27pm 10.05.18 Ask An Oday Owner 37/3327 Does anyone know what type of fuel gauge was used by Oday on their 322s or similar models and how th
Recommended loft for sail inspection and recutting kveach at 4:18pm 10.05.18 Ask All Sailors 41/4107 Finally, after over a year of repairs and setbacks we've dunked our 1987 O'day 222 a few times in lo
Soap in the boat (1) Brian D at 4:06pm 10.05.18 Sails Call Lounge 25/2076 https://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/how-to-keep-mice-out-of-campers-2-680x6
How dumb could I be? Brian D at 3:30pm 10.05.18 Sails Call Lounge 11/1361 For 18 years I have looked at a fluorescent light in my kitchen that did not work. My wife called th
Hunter 380 Freezer problems planoron at 1:36pm 10.05.18 Ask All Sailors 22/2387 I found that my refer unit had a blown fuse. Replaced it and popped again,,,disconnected the pump a
Peak Sierra pet-safe antifreeze. Hayden Watson at 8:17am 10.05.18 Ask All Sailors 27/5572 Do any of you use the pet-safe antifreeze Sierra made by Peak Anitfreeze?https://peakauto.com/produc

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A technique for replacing lines thru line organizers and sheaves dLj at 7:00am 07.18.24 So maybe this technique has been suggested before now, but it might be an original idea. (or not!)
9.2C - Running Rigging and Other Mods Joe at 6:56am 07.18.24 First of all, a thoughtful presentation. Thanks for being clear and so damn organized. :) I'm not a
Any Dufour 36P owners out there? FastOlson at 6:55am 07.18.24 Do not overlook an Olson 911S or an Ericson 30+......... or an Olson 34. We found ours in 1994, and
What is this port in the Galley Sole? (1) Tally Ho at 6:36am 07.18.24 If you mean the circled thing, it is a foot pump for water. Not sure if it is pumping lake water or
Considering Teak Cockpit Makeover (1) TomY at 6:23am 07.18.24 I've been looking more into ipe. Thanks again for the suggestion. I hadn't really considered it b
A technique for replacing lines thru line organizers and sheaves mermike at 6:22am 07.18.24 I keep a set of Harbor Freight wire pulling rods on the boat. Useful for all kinds of tasks like thi
Rudder removal Legend 35.5 Don S/V ILLusion at 6:07am 07.18.24
Oday 222 roller furler jib/genoa sizing question jssailem at 6:04am 07.18.24 Why add complexity to your beautiful boat. You have a fractional rig sailboat. The jib is meant to
A technique for replacing lines thru line organizers and sheaves thinwater at 5:55am 07.18.24 I came up with an process a few years ago and passed it on to others at our boat club. This is ver
Rudder removal Legend 35.5 kappykaplan at 5:36am 07.18.24 Yes, it can be done. Make sure you have wooden plugs for the tube, just in case. Is your slip deep
Is a little water in the bilge okay? john2 at 4:53am 07.18.24 after 2 years of tracing leaks our keel is bone dry. So it is possible:waycool:
Does your 315 naturally list to port? john2 at 4:47am 07.18.24 when a 310 list to port, it 's time to refill the fridge
I just don't get this dlochner at 4:05am 07.18.24 Bad storms on Lake Michigan that Saturday night... took-down some expensive rigs on some experience
What wood to use for motor mount? kappykaplan at 4:04am 07.18.24 The problem with soft wood is the compression developed by the mounting screws which crushes the wo
What wood to use for motor mount? dlochner at 4:00am 07.18.24 If due the soft wood used and vibration encountered that would cause the motor to come loose, why n
What wood to use for motor mount? east coaster at 3:47am 07.18.24 If due the soft wood used and vibration encountered that would cause the motor to come loose, why no
A technique for replacing lines thru line organizers and sheaves sailme88 at 3:47am 07.18.24 I came up with an process a few years ago and passed it on to others at our boat club. This is very
I just don't get this Marmalade at 3:05am 07.18.24 Bad storms on Lake Michigan that Saturday night... took-down some expensive rigs on some experienced
A technique for replacing lines thru line organizers and sheaves thinwater at 9:17pm 07.17.24 Another method, that I have never heard of but would be very simple, strong, and fast. Pull about
What wood to use for motor mount? SFS at 7:33pm 07.17.24 StarBoard won't rot, or suffer from water incursion. Buy it once and never worry about it.

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