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Some fluctuation in the weather coming (1) Skipper at 8:59am 03.08.17 Ask All Sailors 15/726 133945 Looks like we have some fluctuation in the weather coming up. One of these things is not lik
Security (1) All U Get at 7:05am 03.08.17 Ask All Sailors 16/1354 Hi all, Here's a way to keep your boat safe. Chafe protection, too.
Air Conditioner NYSail at 5:15am 03.08.17 Ask All Sailors 3/408 Hello all..... So making my spring check list and wanted to know about air conditioners. I have a ma
C30 Prop lpbosch at 4:49am 03.08.17 Catalina 30 6/1008 i have repowered my Catalina 30 with a rebuilt M18 and need to replace my prop. I have a 1" shaft an
Yammer 3HM35F manual needed SailMaster at 1:55am 03.08.17 Engines and Propulsion 1/653 Hi guys, I am looking for a paper copy of this manual. If anyone has one laying around, I would lov
New to me O'Day 23 (1) David Hatt at 8:53pm 03.07.17 Day Sailers 7/1807 Hi, we recently bought a 1978 23-2 to learn to sail on. She is in pretty good shape, but one thing t
Interesting wingsail development video RussC at 5:13pm 03.07.17 Ask All Sailors 9/588 Hang gliders have used similar battens for years now to hold the airfoil shape. I've often wondered
Chartplotter and Autohelm LeoLambert310 at 4:31pm 03.07.17 Ask All Sailors 21/1588 Just a question how many have their chartplotter hooked up to the autohelm to use waypoint navigatio
Upwind sail trim (1) Jimski at 2:38pm 03.07.17 Catalina 30 9/1960 This is a shot of us sailing upwind close hauled, boat speed 5.5 knots. We were pointing pretty wel
Replacing polarizing film Slipin Away at 1:18pm 03.07.17 Ask All Sailors 4/3989 Has anyone tried replacing the polarizing film on a blackened (due to heat ) Raymarine instrument?
Documentation Scam Ron20324 at 12:33pm 03.07.17 Ask All Sailors 47/5488
Bought a new boat -- oh! the questions (1) nightowle at 11:56am 03.07.17 Ask All Sailors 30/2302 I just got a very sweet 1999 Bavaria 35E. There's tons of documentation/manuals on the boat, but wo
Which sail should I make first? Skipperdan at 11:40am 03.07.17 Ask All Sailors 39/1829 I am referbishing a Chrysler C26 and I only have a beat up main. Maybe good enough to start the seas
Polishing in tight places (1) Justin_NSA at 10:01am 03.07.17 Ask All Sailors 21/4844 I've had good results with MS' tips on polishing my hull. I want to do do as well on my deck. The tr
Ahoy, NY, NJ, CT sailors! Time to rOnDAYvous! Capn Pete at 9:37am 03.07.17 Ask An Oday Owner 9/1324 It's official! The 2017 O'day owners' rOnDAYvous will be held the weekend of July 14-16 at Milford L
Hunter 28.5 Mast Question Charles Sade at 6:25am 03.07.17 Mid-Size Boats 5/2677 We have recently purchased a 1985 28.5 and we will be pulling the boat for new paint and other minor
Small Solar Panel for Small Boat? catalanc at 5:21am 03.07.17 Ask All Sailors 15/5792 Hi all, I have a catalina 22 MK II and have a small solar panel that I plug in while at the dock. It
Missing fuel filters?? Kirsten at 9:13pm 03.06.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 17/1226 Hi - I bought my boat just over a year ago (2008 45CC). In prepping for new season we found some new
WSPR - Weak Signal Propagation Report Brian D at 7:48pm 03.06.17 SSB and Ham Operators 6/1179 Hi guys. I see there has been a lack of activity here so time to make a little noise. I like workin
2008 Hunter 31 Cockpit Table Needed Damonaz at 5:36pm 03.06.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/980 I have searched several catalogs, web sites, stores.......and have not been able to fined a cockpit

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Winch placement Guystapo at 7:28am 05.13.24 I have a different boat, so I cannot comment on mounting specifics, but on Tally Ho, my primaries
Refrigerator/Solar (1) william24424 at 7:28am 05.13.24 This cooler fridge/freezer 12v unit will run off a Jackery 500 & a 100 watt solar panel. I had this
Winch placement Guystapo at 7:27am 05.13.24 Locating additional winches is often a good step in making the boat easier to manage. You might al
Deck Hardware Neddimg Hayden Watson at 7:25am 05.13.24 I've put butyl around a leaking fitting from the outside as a temporary measure. ...Wait a second,
Water in Bilge of Oday 23 CaptainCr3ative at 7:24am 05.13.24
Deck Hardware Neddimg Project_Mayhem at 7:13am 05.13.24 You could squirt some Gorilla hot glue around the base of the hardware. Should last through the sa
Its funny Friday! Will Gilmore at 7:12am 05.13.24 Maybe you didn't set it finely enough. Now it looks like it was the final setting. :biggrin: -Wi
Water in Bilge of Oday 23 Project_Mayhem at 7:11am 05.13.24 Friday was partly cloudy, 10-12 mph of steady wind. I was having a great day until dark clouds gath
12v breaker panel wiring question domer94 at 6:58am 05.13.24 dave, yes i just did the modification due to i will be adding electronics and lights etc etc.... th
Its funny Friday! Captain Larry-DH at 6:44am 05.13.24 That oven is just one day out of warranty.
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project SailingCal21 at 5:59am 05.13.24 Definitely continue to post pictures. I have the same boat, but hope to not have to take on this p
Its funny Friday! (1) leo310 at 5:55am 05.13.24 224774 I finely set the timer for the oven
Leaky screws holding steering gear cover on Hunter 36 - any better solutions? jdrutten at 5:54am 05.13.24 Any update on this? I just found a similar problem on my 306. I'd love to use butyl sealant so that
So It Begins: Deck Recoring Project (2) SailingCal21 at 5:48am 05.13.24 Salvaged most of the fastening hardware. Lost some nuts and washers to the nether regions of the bo
Catalina 22 jib keeps getting stuck trying to raise it LakeShark at 4:59am 05.13.24 @AlanCatalina Since you have a Catalina 22 I would guess you have the CDI Flexible Furler system. T
Catalina 22 jib keeps getting stuck trying to raise it kloudie1 at 4:46am 05.13.24 Where is the swivel that should be attached to the head of the sail? The halyard should be attached
Tohatsu Charging DocMB at 4:23am 05.13.24 Thanks to everyone for all the great advice! Always learning something here.
Spring refit done, time to go sailing ?? Will Gilmore at 4:14am 05.13.24 I concur. She looks ready for adventure. -Will
12v breaker panel wiring question dlochner at 3:38am 05.13.24 Those are not original DC panels, they were added on by a prior owner. The original panel is just in
Eco Flow Wave 2 Airconditioner Thoughts/Reviews CYQK at 2:58am 05.13.24 no just the main cabin

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