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New to me O'Day 23 (1) David Hatt at 8:53pm 03.07.17 Day Sailers 7/1811 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 9/599 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 21/1610 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 9/1982 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 4/4020 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 47/5521
Bought a new boat -- oh! the questions (1) nightowle at 11:56am 03.07.17 Ask All Sailors 30/2319 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 39/1839 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 21/4917 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 9/1333 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 5/2692 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 15/5845 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 17/1241 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 6/1196 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 3/982 I have searched several catalogs, web sites, stores.......and have not been able to fined a cockpit
What is this object? (2) Thesane at 3:27pm 03.06.17 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/679 Hi all, I recently acquired a 1986 Hunter 23 in good working order, but have no idea what this item
Recessed Lighting Fixtures for 2001 B473 rghayesky at 2:28pm 03.06.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/2985 We are trying to find replacement parts for the recessed ceiling lighting in the cabins and salon.
Hunter 37.5 Serious leaks aft cabin 1994 model srmorgan11 at 2:15pm 03.06.17 Big Boats 6/1460 The invasive water is coming down the back wall under the binnacle and quadrant area, running down t
bristol corsair 24 sailingsoon at 1:52pm 03.06.17 Bristol 1/1299 Hi Im here trying to find out if any corsair 24 owner has installed a dodger on it. If so, could you
Florida West Coast boat yards kingsailor at 1:15pm 03.06.17 Ask All Sailors 6/762 can anyone recommend a boatyard on the West coast of Florida that can perform some major fiberglass

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NYC to Milwaukee on a 42' sailboat: how long? twodzusfittings at 4:40pm 05.26.24
Is it sensible to climb a mast on a Capri 22? Crazy Dave Condon at 4:11pm 05.26.24 As a former now retired Catalina/Capri dealer, drop the mast. Once an owner of a Capri 22 asked Fr
I just bought an American Fiberglass Daysailer 16...gonna have questions for y'all! shemandr at 4:03pm 05.26.24
Shallow draft keel H37C Tally Ho at 4:03pm 05.26.24
NYC to Milwaukee on a 42' sailboat: how long? dlochner at 3:47pm 05.26.24 NYC to Waterford, NY the beginning of the Erie Canal is 3 long days or 4 shorter days plus time to u
Tinting windows: before or after sealing inside gasket? Not Too Shabby at 3:25pm 05.26.24 I have opted to put painters tape around the insider perimeter before sealing the gasket around the
What stops the sliding hatch from opening too far / how to remove? kappykaplan at 3:14pm 05.26.24 Any photos to help us help you?
Is it sensible to climb a mast on a Capri 22? rgranger at 2:35pm 05.26.24 Drop the mast Fix the problem Put the mast back up
DST housing valve fell off Davidasailor26 at 2:33pm 05.26.24 You only pull the DST a few times a year? Gosh, I pull it if I will not be sailing for a week or mo
DST housing valve fell off Dr. D at 2:21pm 05.26.24
Is it sensible to climb a mast on a Capri 22? dlochner at 1:53pm 05.26.24 Your analysis is pretty close. The lever arm on the keel is about half your estimate because the kee
Oday 28 main available in short timeframe? sidw at 1:44pm 05.26.24 Thanks, but they don't seem to have anything/
Is it sensible to climb a mast on a Capri 22? Don S/V ILLusion at 1:33pm 05.26.24 Fair :) Probably the skipper for getting myself (er, them) there in the first place! Good point!
Is it sensible to climb a mast on a Capri 22? SimonHGR at 12:31pm 05.26.24
Is it sensible to climb a mast on a Capri 22? Don S/V ILLusion at 12:15pm 05.26.24
I just bought an American Fiberglass Daysailer 16...gonna have questions for y'all! stickinthemud57 at 11:41am 05.26.24 Ive never done any fiberglass before and I'm looking forward to it! Folks here have been incredibly
Rigging (1) brazenarticle at 11:13am 05.26.24 you can use a toggle, much less expensive than replacing the turnbuckle. It attaches to the bottom o
Hasserott Beach Mooring Balls (Grand Traverse Bay) john6206 at 10:50am 05.26.24
Looking for a used Seaward Fox 19 kappykaplan at 10:29am 05.26.24 George Robben, Greywolf hasn't been seen since Jun 2021. Welcome to the forum! :beer:
Looking for a used Seaward Fox 19 George Robben at 10:26am 05.26.24 My sister has one here in Raleigh, NC that she is looking to sell. Still interested? I could send

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