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Did a Oday 192 dry run on my driveway. I have LOTS of questions! (1) EnamrdSalr21 at 10:39am 04.15.25 Ask An Oday Owner 24/766 Hey All! I put my mast up today to get a feel for my boat. It was quite difficult. Need some help w
Can I add additional power source(s) to Victron MPPT controller? (1) Gene Neill at 8:45am 04.15.25 Ask All Sailors 17/615 Our outboard has a very small alternator, about 4A, which is not connected to anything at this time.
Treating Engine Surface Corrosion Foswick at 12:02am 04.15.25 Ask All Sailors 14/599 I have a low-hours Universal M-35B engine. The previous owner let a leak around the raw water pump g
Catalina 25 1981 (5) NBSailboatowners2581 at 1:12pm 04.14.25 Ask All Sailors 30/870 Good evening all sailors and boat owners, Me and my boyfriend recently bought a Catalina 25 1981. I
Outboard shaft for 240 Gypsy Legend at 12:49pm 04.14.25 Smaller Boats 3/178 Here's a thing, I had a 2006 Tohatsu 6HP Sail Drive long shaft on my 240 when I bought her , long st
Moisture in prop strut filler (3) OneDrop at 9:00am 04.14.25 Ask All Sailors 2/232 There is moisture trapped in the epoxy filler around the prop support strut that is through bolted t
Hunter 456 rudder issue (2) henric at 7:39am 04.14.25 Big Boats 6/442 Hi, I need to loosen the rudder and lower it down. I have some damage at the top of the rudder that
Universal M12 Diesel Engine StanleyJ at 4:22am 04.14.25 Ask All Sailors 3/259 Has anyone replaced their original Motorola alternator (which I believe is 35amp and no longer avail
Beneteau 473 with Profurl wfayard at 7:05pm 04.13.25 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/330 Do any of you know the size of the line that runs to the furler? I'm not sure if it's 5/16 or 3/8. T
Mast cleat female thread count/size - beanboy at 9:03am 04.13.25 Smaller Boats 4/616 Good morning, Apologies if this has been covered... New Cat 22 owner with 1982 that has holes for m
Should there be water in here? (1) EnamrdSalr21 at 6:31pm 04.12.25 Ask An Oday Owner 16/755 Oday 192. Water ok in here or no?
Question about the wiring of a 9.9 johnson outboard with a battery switch carlc376 at 2:23pm 04.12.25 Ask All Sailors 8/485 I have an 1979 oday 23 that has the 9.9 johnson outboard. I have two batteries in the battery compa
Which halyard to use extra sheave for? Project_Mayhem at 9:33pm 04.11.25 Ask All Sailors 14/820 I accidentally bought an extra ball bearing sheave for my masthead. The first one is being used for
Cheap Fenders ... and I Knew Better Foswick at 3:24pm 04.11.25 Ask All Sailors 27/1419 Last year, I needed some new fenders. The cost has always bugged me - seems unusually high for what
Rivets or machine screws for mast steps? BAD ORCA at 9:28am 04.11.25 Ask All Sailors 50/1991 My mast is about 5/32" wall thickness. My mast steps came with stainless machine screws, but am won
Replacing interior mast extension Hunter 426 rgpeterson at 8:52am 04.11.25 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/261 Has anyone replaced the interior mast compression post (deck to keel) on a Hunter 426 or similar siz
1986 Hunter 23 mainsheet Andrew125i at 10:21pm 04.10.25 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/200
Cabin Ventilation Foswick at 6:19pm 04.10.25 Ask All Sailors 6/480 Not really a question, more of a PSA. I think the subject of ventilation is not well understood. Thi
Fluorescent light above mirror in head - wiring question (1) AndyL at 4:55pm 04.10.25 Big Boats 6/584 This is from a 2004 Hunter 36 but I believe the same light was used in other models. When I disconn
Salvage Yards Shaw_2112 at 10:16am 04.10.25 Ask All Sailors 3/350 My toe rail was damaged in a nasty storm we had recently, my fault, I didn't have my lines right, is

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Guidance for a 1970 Columbia 26 MK2 jssailem at 6:59pm 05.17.25 Sounds like you got a chance. I assume you on the hard? With the boat resting on the keel you can
Add fluid into my compass Steve L22188 at 6:23pm 05.17.25 The freezer trick worked for me when I refilled the compass about 10-12 years ago. But it wasn't a
Guidance for a 1970 Columbia 26 MK2 seatrail at 6:04pm 05.17.25 According to sailboat data.com https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/columbia-26-mk-2 Ballast Type: C
New owner of a Chrysler 22 sandpiper boulevardtalonman at 6:03pm 05.17.25 Well, I finally found a scan of the book that I could make out. Made a set of bridals up and they w
Visual Distress Signal Alternatives and Disposal of Pyrotechnic Flares BAD ORCA at 5:59pm 05.17.25 According to some testing (I forget who), distress flares work for decades past their expiration da
Capri 14.2 owners? dbk0630 at 5:33pm 05.17.25 I suggest you post your question on the Capri 14 Forum available on this website: Capri/Catalina 14
Guidance for a 1970 Columbia 26 MK2 jssailem at 4:57pm 05.17.25 According to sailboat data.com https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/columbia-26-mk-2 Ballast Type: Ca
Add fluid into my compass Foswick at 2:12pm 05.17.25 I rebuilt my old compass on my previous boat. Completely restored the dome - looked brand new. It wa
Paint Rollers (Covers) (1) sailcapt340 at 1:35pm 05.17.25 Oh Happy Day! Finally was able to get the recommended paint roller cover you all have suggested. I
Add fluid into my compass Rick Webb at 1:15pm 05.17.25 I've not tried it; it may be an old wife's tale. If you put your compass and oil in the freezer when
Hunter 45cc AC Issue Swooperf16 at 12:22pm 05.17.25
Funny/odd Practical Salor video Hunter 27-2 Calif. Ted at 11:36am 05.17.25 There are manuals available for various models here on this site. Hunter resources, by model About
Shower Sump Pump Woes dlochner at 11:26am 05.17.25 Whale makes a low profile bilge pump that might work. It is a diaphragm pump. The diaphragm pump w
Passage advice - Arlington VA on Potomac to Annapolis MD dlochner at 11:10am 05.17.25 We came up the bay last week to Annapolis. The route you're planning is pretty ambitious for a small
Hunter 45cc AC Issue jssailem at 11:08am 05.17.25 I agree. For many, posting a query seems easier. Hoping the answer resolves the problem. Perhaps t
Shower Sump Pump Woes Davidasailor26 at 10:40am 05.17.25 Here is a picture of my shower sump(s). I will look at the gulper pump again. But I still don't u
Shower Sump Pump Woes Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 10:16am 05.17.25 A simple inexpensive solution: Raritan only markets their C.P. (part of the product line they bough
Reef lines jam in blocks when reefing skunther at 9:47am 05.17.25 I believe your problem stems from the lines not leading in at the proper angle. You want a fair lea
Hunter 27-2 SteveHughessails at 8:35am 05.17.25 There is a large resource section here with a ton of information. I see a few manuals that start wit
Shower Sump Pump Woes colemj at 8:11am 05.17.25 That picture is helpful. I'm not sure you can fit a diaphragm pump in there, but I also can't tell

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