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Pearson-O'Day 290 dscribner at 7:14am 09.04.18 Bigger Boats 5/2015 Any POD 290 owners out there? There's only 8 of us . . . at best
Left the FL gulf coast just in time! Justin_NSA at 7:13am 09.04.18 Sails Call Lounge 1/384 We just got back Saturday night after a 2 week vacation in the Destin FL beach area. The weather was
Pearson-O'Day 290 dscribner at 7:13am 09.04.18 Pearson 1/878 Any POD 290 owners out there? There's only 8 of us . . . at best
Two Perplexing Engine Issue JK_Boston_Catalina310 at 7:01am 09.04.18 Catalina 310 25/3334 Good Morning All, I have two strange engine issues I am hoping someone might have some insight on f
Replacement hatch screens for Catalina 10 1/4" hatch openings warpinsr at 6:34am 09.04.18 Parts Search 0/469 Looking for replacement inside-the-cabin screens that fit the hatch trim kit for what appears to be
Battery monitor inaccurate..... NYSail at 4:47am 09.04.18 Ask All Sailors 15/1822 hello all, Hoping to get a bit of input on readouts I am getting on my Xantrex LinkLite battery moni
Head drain replacement Kramer1959 at 8:27pm 09.03.18 Ask A Catalina Owner 6/805 I need to replace the corroded head drain grate in my Catalina 30. Anyone have any advice on this?
HR 37...take me out? Braden at 8:21pm 09.03.18 Hallberg-Rassy 0/1609 Is there a 37 owner in the US, preferably east coast who'd be willing to take me for a sail? I'm a p
Colorado River Tragedy AlastairLC at 7:08pm 09.03.18 Ask All Sailors 44/2890 The body of one of four people missing since Saturday when two boats crashed head-on and sank in the
Can I somehow relocate my rear split stay on a davet system. Oday to Gallivant at 6:35pm 09.03.18 Ask All Sailors 10/574 I own a 28 foot oday. The rear stay has a split which runs to either side of me while sailing. The w
Lake Minnetonka Beneteau raft-up (1) Jackdaw at 5:24pm 09.03.18 Ask A Beneteau Owner 15/1197 Today BlueJ and 4 of the 5 First 235s at WYC headed out for a sail and then a raft-up. On the way we
Oday widgeon 12 centerboard issue Lost cause at 5:23pm 09.03.18 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1683
Jib sheet tracks position greg_m at 4:20pm 09.03.18 Catalina 22 18/5717
Dealing With an Overpowered Situation Don Guillette at 3:32pm 09.03.18 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 63/16335 A sailor on the "new post" forum opened a topic describing sailing with a 150 jib and being overpowe
Artic Circle Living and Cold Water Boating? (1) SG at 2:23pm 09.03.18 Ask All Sailors 5/475 There was threads regarding Hudson ' James Bay, an one regarding a tragic accident in Superior. I
Changed fuel filters...engine not start! (1) Suncatcher at 12:21pm 09.03.18 Ask All Sailors 10/1671 155773 I have read the other similar posts and have tried (I think) all the procedures to deal with
Leaking Centerboard Line Hose - O'Day 26 (2) hejira17 at 12:07pm 09.03.18 Ask An Oday Owner 9/1650 Hello Gentlemen, I have a 1985 O'Day 26, had it for several months, still working on it, but sailing
Rating vs Boat vs Ability DayDreamer41 at 11:35am 09.03.18 Racing 47/6619 I am not new to sailing but am to racing and have a question regarding a boats rating compared to th
Lost our Mast Hunter 260 rosypar1 at 10:39am 09.03.18 Ask A Hunter Owner 56/5394 We were called by the dock master this morning that due to heavy gusts of wind, our mast came down a
CAL 229 spreader specs? mobius981 at 10:30am 09.03.18 Cal 4/1549 Hello all, I am new here and I am a sailor. I am asking a question for a dear friend. He recently b

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Cockpit table project. Still looking for a part. jviss at 1:08pm 07.13.24 So far, this is about the most workable thing that I've found. I would attach one half to each of t
Cockpit table project. Still looking for a part. jviss at 1:07pm 07.13.24 I would try to mount the magnets as far away from the compass as possible. That's impossible, sinc
charging problem with new batterie ggrizzard at 12:17pm 07.13.24 Good point Jviss.
Cockpit table project. Still looking for a part. Sailor Sue at 12:06pm 07.13.24 How about cutting a round recess in the top of both leaves and also in the main table. Insert magn
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Ward H at 11:35am 07.13.24 John, looks like you are getting much closer to dropping the lines and setting sail. Glad you came
Cockpit table project. Still looking for a part. SoSound at 10:28am 07.13.24 What holds the table in the vertical stowed position and keeps it from swinging about in a seaway?
Cockpit table project. Still looking for a part. (1) SoSound at 10:23am 07.13.24 Thanks, @RobG, I'm sure your project will also look great! Especially if you figure out how to get
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't JamesG161 at 10:08am 07.13.24 John, you are eating too many pancakes, noting your tummy size. :cowbell: I thought the Heat wave
Cockpit table project. Still looking for a part. jviss at 10:08am 07.13.24 ...Insert magnets into the recesses... 1. Magnets that close to the steering compass? 2. Magnets
23-2 Where to place the bilge pump hose? jssailem at 10:07am 07.13.24 Great for you, @AndrewJillings. Discovering a boat's various functions and idiosyncrasies takes time
Cockpit table project. Still looking for a part. Rich Stidger at 10:04am 07.13.24 How about cutting a round recess in the top of both leaves and also in the main table. Insert magne
What Starter Battery??? (1) JamesG161 at 10:04am 07.13.24 I have. Completely clean; look new. HunterOwners.com downloads Select the last manual in the list.
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't (3) jssailem at 10:01am 07.13.24 While at the boat yesterday, I was distracted by a couple with their new to them, Catalina 36. "Hey
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't kappykaplan at 9:56am 07.13.24 I was asked, "When will you be out on the water again?" Soon. You're definitely making good progr
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't (5) jssailem at 9:52am 07.13.24 I was asked, "When will you be out on the water again?" Soon. Here is a glimpse at some of the wo
Cockpit table project. Still looking for a part. RobG at 8:51am 07.13.24 SoSound, I'm doing the same project. Curious. Did you use a single 1.5" router bit for the hinges? I
Yanmar 20gm starting issue 3GGG at 8:34am 07.13.24 I will. Every time since replacing the cables it has started in idle position.Hoping that I have fix
Yanmar 20gm starting issue odaydokay at 7:51am 07.13.24 There is some talk about this engine in another forum that suggest it may need as much as 60% thrott
Whit Lock Mamba Steering System Simple Life at 7:22am 07.13.24 @Simple Life - if you are still interested in finding someone to look at your boat let me know. The
What Starter Battery??? TomStewart50 at 7:06am 07.13.24 Have you checked for corrosion of the cables at the starter? I have. Completely clean; look new.

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