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StargazerP303 at 1:41pm 04.30.17
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Today I have launched an investigation and may result in a class-action against the distributers of
Mike Patchkowski at 1:15pm 04.30.17
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I have a 25ft oday centerboard swing keel that i want to trailer to Maine and cant seem to find spec
All U Get at 12:18pm 04.30.17
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Hi all, While doing an overnight into Beaufort NC I must have struck something in the water as we e
colin2010 at 12:07pm 04.30.17
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Looking for the outboard mount for a older Hunter 25, mine is a 1974.
SailFysh at 11:28am 04.30.17
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I had a cruising sailboat back in the early 90's... 30' Islander. We installed exhaust fans and vent
rpludwig at 11:06am 04.30.17
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so many variants, so many prices....point me to something reasonably priced that works for you, same
PM in TO at 10:57am 04.30.17
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Just noticed some dark discolouration in the ceiling, just slightly forward of sink in galley, any i
T_Cat at 8:48am 04.30.17
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135900 Happening Now!!
Cowpokee at 8:30am 04.30.17
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The next nice weekend we have I will be moving my newly purchased 1983 Goman Express 30 to its new h
Leatherneck at 7:49am 04.30.17
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I just replaced my masthead light with an LED light. I ordered it from BWY and it came with new wire
ChrisCRNA at 7:46am 04.30.17
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Soon will take possession of 2006 45CC to be shipped to my location. Think folding mast steps would
2 OLD PIRATES at 6:50am 04.30.17
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WOW the season is here already. Question for the 310 Furling Main Sailors here. On a regular sail y
Reg M at 6:12am 04.30.17
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The shear stripes on my 1984 H31 are cracking and deteriorating so I was thinking of removing them a
colin2010 at 6:51pm 04.29.17
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Hi all, I had been lurking for a long time and decided to join only to realize I was a long lost me
Captpete12 at 5:45pm 04.29.17
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Well, its' been nine hours of trying to do what I thought would be a simple swap! I am replacing th
Jason Hinsch at 12:14pm 04.29.17
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I have a Merriman Yacht Specialties Steering Pedestal on my Hunter 27. It is missing the part that h
Phil Herring at 12:06pm 04.29.17
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You know those finger-pull catches on the 28.5? Has anyone sourced them or found a replacement?
Milo Cushman at 11:27am 04.29.17
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Hello! and thanks for looking! I may have finally found the project boat I've been searching for. 19
dph123 at 10:26am 04.29.17
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I went down to the boat armed to change the coolant for the first time since owning the boat. It is
SFS at 9:17am 04.29.17
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I've searched this site, CF, and the internet, and cannot find an answer to the following issue. My

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Flickering House Lights
PeteT at 4:56pm 05.01.24
I just started following this thread as my cabin lights are LED and have been for quite some time no
Lost swing keel for Oday 22. Please help with fabrication measurements
kappykaplan at 3:57pm 05.01.24
You might be able to find what you need here: https://oday.sailboatowners.com/resources/index.php?ta
Funny Friday!!!   (1)
dmax at 3:35pm 05.01.24
Unclear on the concept:
Help me Install Dripless Shaft Seal (PYI Model)
Ralph Johnstone at 2:37pm 05.01.24
Got to remember to lean over and kiss my packing gland next time I pass by it.
Topping Lift Appears Short
pgandw at 2:37pm 05.01.24
When I bought Sweet P (Mariner 19), topping lift was fixed length from mast head to hook into eye at
Eight Bells for Don Street
Rick486 at 2:29pm 05.01.24
Don Street has passed away. If you don't know Don he was a life long sailor who wrote extensively a
Need help repairing/replacing hinged mast assembly - Wind Jammer 17 boat
DKurtz-NC at 2:03pm 05.01.24
Thanks to all for your help I contacted Dwyer and the parts are shipping. Much appreciated.
Funny Friday!!!
Will Gilmore at 1:53pm 05.01.24
West Marine CPP Ablative Antifouling Paint - Opinions?
Ralph Johnstone at 1:49pm 05.01.24
Thanks for the reply. r whether it's CPP or Micron CSC that recommends a few extra coats at AT the
West Marine CPP Ablative Antifouling Paint - Opinions?
arf145 at 1:02pm 05.01.24
@arf145 , at the end of two seasons, what is your signal to apply another two coats of CPP. Thanks
Topping Lift Appears Short
Siamese at 11:58am 05.01.24
Always possible the manual has the wrong figure. I based the purchase of new running rigging on my
Removing Stains and smudges
Siamese at 11:52am 05.01.24
Well, it looks like there are numerous, viable options. My personal fave is Collinite Fiberglass
Removing Stains and smudges
rgranger at 11:01am 05.01.24
These are a result of the water you sail in. Bar Keeper Friend is Oxalic acid. It works on fibergl
Funny Friday!!!
rgranger at 10:58am 05.01.24
Need help identifying this boat please
rgranger at 10:57am 05.01.24
Don't know... but what you got looks like fun. I think something is fishy with the HIN. You said
Starting the Yanmar on a H280
Ralph Johnstone at 10:46am 05.01.24
Boat has silver button on throttle quadrant and pull knob under transom seat. Just glanced over y
Outboard depth in water.
LakeShark at 10:44am 05.01.24
@morbidfollower I only carry more than the 3 gallons when on a week long cruise or more. The motor
Removing Stains and smudges   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 10:34am 05.01.24
Something that has always removed every stain you can collect is : at oxidation but not gel coat.
Cell phone signal booster experiences or recommendations please.
BAD ORCA at 10:25am 05.01.24
Based on @BAD ORCA 's statement about 3 weeks of enjoyed service then slow service, that sounds lik

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