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EZ Loader Trailer Tire Replacement for O'Day 25 Dave@Solstice at 7:29pm 10.26.17 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1007 Hello Folks, I just got an O'Day 25 (my second 25 after having a 34' boat for 10 years) but the trai
Recommended Exhaust Maniford Stud Removal Tool scruffy95 at 6:52pm 10.26.17 The Cherubini Hunters 0/423 I thought I might ask those that might have had the difficulty I am having removing and re-installin
15 dagger board OHJack at 5:24pm 10.26.17 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/863 I'm looking at possible purchase of what is listed as a 1981 15' Catalina Capri. The owner says ever
Ranger Logo Rich Johnson at 4:39pm 10.26.17 Ranger Yachts (CA/FL) 2/1650
We joined the family Lisa at 4:29pm 10.26.17 Catalina 310 36/3388 Tomorrow we take position of our new to us Catalina 310. Wanted to thank everyone here for all the a
From the ashes.... Jackdaw at 3:33pm 10.26.17 Ask All Sailors 2/440 big money at stake, so big money comes to the rescue. From the moorings today. It is encouraging to
Keel Bolts...(Sorry.) (3) Chichester at 2:42pm 10.26.17 Smaller Boats 8/3538 Hi everyone. This is my first post. I just acquired a 1981 C-25 and am excited about its renovation.
9.2C Shoal or Deep keel? stevenwp2 at 2:04pm 10.26.17 S2 9/1282 We are looking at a 9.2C and the owner is not sure if the boat has the shoal or deep(er) keel. I ha
5000 miles off course cb32863 at 11:37am 10.26.17 Ask All Sailors 152/14143 Finally got picked up... http://abcnews.go.com/International/us-navy-rescues-sailors-lost-pacific-mo
Considering moving into a 1977 Hunter 27 from an '83 Catalina 27... telecaster-custom at 11:28am 10.26.17 The Cherubini Hunters 4/1396 both have been fairly well maintained, similar condition. The Hunter has enough equipment and gear
Hull Epoxy Undercoating Rick D at 11:17am 10.26.17 Ask All Sailors 13/1975 I am going to have to have my bottom paint removed, the bottom prepped and repainted next year after
"260 mast lowering iangraham at 9:57am 10.26.17 Smaller Boats 49/3659 The user manual is a bit light on detail for a 1st time mast lower. Is there a video or alternative
272 Diesel tank location. Evil Daddy at 6:16am 10.26.17 Ask An Oday Owner 8/896 Looking for the original location of the diesel tank in a 272. My tank is a plastic cube located in
Replacing an M25XP with a Betamarine ? FastOlson at 8:27pm 10.25.17 Engines and Propulsion 5/2642 As I contemplate my off-season list of maintenance and upgrades due for our 2300+ hour 1988 Universa
Princess alcohol stove ladykat at 7:42pm 10.25.17 Ask All Sailors 4/1542 can anyone recommend repair of princess alcohol stove After lighting stove, flame blows itself out,
Trends in Modern Yacht Design- Interview with a Naval Architect weinie at 6:51pm 10.25.17 Ask All Sailors 0/320 F4D5rvGt1FQ
Got my boat for free (1) Pawel Zacharski at 6:47pm 10.25.17 Ask All Sailors 30/2288
Looking at a Bristol 24 this weekend colin2010 at 6:34pm 10.25.17 Bristol 5/1526 Making a road trip to look at a 1972 Bristol 24 this weekend. Is there any common fail spots I need
40.5 Engine Exhaust Anti-Siphon Loop rogeronguam at 4:16pm 10.25.17 Big Boats 2/856 Can anyone with a 93 era 40.5 or similar tell me, picture would help, on which hose between the engi
Removing antifouling from tight curves (1) Suncatcher at 2:51pm 10.25.17 Ask All Sailors 7/633 I have had the delightful chore of sanding 25 years of antifouling with a drill and sanding pad. I'v

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Imperial or Metric Davidasailor26 at 2:37pm 03.18.24 Our Beneteau 37 is predominantly metric, but probably not exclusively. I carry both metric and imper
Swim ladder rebuild kit ? Crazy Dave Condon at 2:20pm 03.18.24 To add to @Project_Mayhem suggestion the forum store has the build list along with engineering docum
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5 dLj at 12:44pm 03.18.24 I also thought the diagram was very good and easy to read. Regarding the Bilge pump I would have a
Considering a new Catalina 315 stevenhagberg at 12:19pm 03.18.24 And here is a video of the boat... NPob3HStHJU
New to Wiring, Looking for Feedback on Improving Circuit Plan for a Mirage 5.5 KCofKC at 12:15pm 03.18.24 I also thought the diagram was very good and easy to read. Regarding the Bilge pump I would have a
Considering a new Catalina 315 stevenhagberg at 11:50am 03.18.24 Ha! I just checked Yachtworld and this is the very boat I looked at when it was brand new. It's for
Considering a new Catalina 315 (1) stevenhagberg at 10:33am 03.18.24 I think the boat I looked at was a 2019. Possibly a 2020.
Painting the Boat Barnacle Bill at 10:19am 03.18.24 It's only and 18' boat, so preparation won't be as bad as a larger boat. And yes, you want to protec
321 Rudder Play - Parts RitSim at 10:01am 03.18.24 A lot depends on the details. Is the excessive play up/down, fore/aft or port/star.? I would expec
My last boat - probably dLj at 9:40am 03.18.24 No good alternatives I've discovered yet. My mother used to say, "getting old sucks, but the alter
Searching for my 40 O'Day stolen from Sandusky Harbor Marina dLj at 9:38am 03.18.24 Sure, but then, who's asking, the marina or customs and immigration? The enforcing authority is no
Hunter Propeller Anode dlochner at 9:31am 03.18.24 I spoke with PYI, they explained that they do not have Magnesium and the Aluminum one has 6 screws.
Hunter Propeller Anode FShab at 9:27am 03.18.24 Unfortunately, this anode is zinc and is pretty worthless in freshwater, which Lake Ontario is. I c
Considering a new Catalina 315 IAhawks at 9:07am 03.18.24 Thanks much for your thoughts. I will be looking at a new 315 tomorrow and will keep your concerns i
Searching for my 40 O'Day stolen from Sandusky Harbor Marina Will Gilmore at 9:03am 03.18.24 Coming into a foreign port they want to know ownership to be sure you didn't steal the boat. If the
Hunter 466 Bow Thruster Installation DRhoads at 8:45am 03.18.24 Look at an external thruster. I had one put on last year and it works great. Had to go with an ext
My last boat - probably Calif. Ted at 8:34am 03.18.24 Screw this! I've decided that I'm not getting old! No good alternatives I've discovered yet.
Inspecting a Catalina 30 for purchase Project_Mayhem at 8:33am 03.18.24 Here are some common issues with the MK1's. I'm not sure if these have been resolved in later years
DIY Bimini Mount Genoa Track Car Project_Mayhem at 8:25am 03.18.24 Nice work! When I first read the title of this post, I thought you were trying to attach a genoa car
Swim ladder rebuild kit ? Project_Mayhem at 8:20am 03.18.24 It's not likely that a rebuild kit is available. Post pictures. Call the forum store as they might k

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