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Is it Okay to.... (1) Roy 845 at 9:55am 03.20.17 Ask An Oday Owner 14/1135 Hi all, I'm at the point with my winter repairs that requires me to fill in the divots in my S
Racor 110A fuel filter - housing removal Ciarabc at 8:44am 03.20.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 16/7832 Can anyone tell me how to remove the housing for my Racor 110A fuel filter? I removed the metal ven
Last of winter sail LeslieTroyer at 8:39am 03.20.17 Pacific North West Cruisers 30/3149 Yesterday was the last day of winter and perfect for sailing. Went out about noon and headed in arou
Removing scum on white boot stripe? Pat at 7:17am 03.20.17 Ask An Oday Owner 26/4216 Since installing an AC under the V-berth our boat sits slightly bow down due to weight distribution.
Windlass power wiring gettinthere at 6:37am 03.20.17 Musings With Maine Sail 30/24188 Getting ready to wire a new Lofrans Tigress windlass. It is rated to draw 1500w at 12v. My calc says
Epoxy or Vinylester? Ned Ludd at 5:11am 03.20.17 Ask All Sailors 16/8741 Hi All, I have been studying to the point of confusion. Here's the story, 1976 boat and the trail
unknown trailer sailor destination for RV sailboat people TortugasRoyal at 12:29am 03.20.17 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/771 A gem to camp and day sail out of on Chesapeake bay. https://www.google.com/maps/place/New+Point+RV
tell me where the gulf coast campgrounds are that also have a boat ramp please TortugasRoyal at 12:25am 03.20.17 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/1157 locals know where this these are. please share. Made a map to view the suggestions posted below a
Recommendation for foam type and purchase place for interior and v berth foam please. TortugasRoyal at 10:12pm 03.19.17 Ask A Macgregor Owner 11/5438 Recommendation for foam type and purchase place for interior and v berth foam please. covering alre
Packing nut drips ?? wilf at 6:22pm 03.19.17 Ask All Sailors 49/3658 Just wondered about the packing nut drip situation on my oday 322, my question is, should it drip wh
Bow Pulpit nuts accessibility. Oday 23 rogjack2 at 3:22pm 03.19.17 Ask An Oday Owner 9/1110 Are the nuts on the forward bolts of the bow pulpit of an Oday 23 accessible from underneath or is a
Zinc Anode SUSAN LYNCH at 3:03pm 03.19.17 Parts Search 3/1182 Does anyone know the size of a zinc for an Oceanis 321? Could be 22/24, 30, 35mms or other.
masthead strobe NiceBeny at 12:54pm 03.19.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/760 Hello, I have one and am wondering when are they to be used and not used? foggy conditions?
Red rubber on rudder assembly Astrozombie at 12:32pm 03.19.17 Smaller Boats 13/1064 Currently rebuilding the rudder assembly on my h26, I have the red rubber and everything just need t
Genoa Sheet Attachment Ilanortho at 11:11am 03.19.17 Big Boats 27/5095 Hi; Getting ready to attach a new sheet to 120 Genoa. WOuld like to use one continuous line (105')
C310 Steering Cable Lubrication KZW at 10:07am 03.19.17 Catalina 310 4/1220 I know this was discussed in the C-310 forum, but I cannot find it. How often should the steering c
Generator head bolt torque capta at 6:38am 03.19.17 Ask All Sailors 63/12457 Once again we are in lovely Bequia with all it's charms and it's terrible internet. Not that a good
Help me out with a shackle (1) RWSlater at 6:18am 03.19.17 Ask All Sailors 13/1236 I trying to find a stainless shackle that has the screw type pin similar to the one in the picture t
Beneteau 423 Mounting a TV on the saloon bulkhead Breezydays at 5:14am 03.19.17 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/838 We are planning to mount a flat LED TV on the saloon bulkhead. Problem is that the forward heads is
Lets talk about outboards freeheelbillie at 6:14pm 03.18.17 Ask All Sailors 2/621 Getting ready to buy an outboard for a Quicksilver 380 (aprox 12' 6") rated for 25hp. Would like to

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Line diameter Joe at 5:22am 07.06.24 Looks like it is 1/2 sheave. Does 3/8 make the most sense here then? Also, the pictured line bel
Is my foresail too big? Joe at 4:58am 07.06.24 Thank you, I may get a sailmaker to alter it. I live near Annapolis so shouldn't have issue finding
Halyard Rigging problem / looking for rigging person in the Morehead NC area any suggestions or Contact info? Joe at 4:56am 07.06.24 I'm curious why the delivery captain piled this issue on you when you're on the other side of the co
Trident propane sensor fail dlochner at 4:35am 07.06.24 The sensors are sensitive to moisture. I've had one fail when it got wet otherwise I've had no diffi
Halyard Rigging problem / looking for rigging person in the Morehead NC area any suggestions or Contact info? jibes138 at 4:26am 07.06.24 Triton Marine located in the Jarret Bay complex should be able to get you back in business.
Line diameter kappykaplan at 2:49am 07.06.24 Also, the pictured line below is the topping lift. Does it look really oversized or is it just me?
O'Day 28 Steering garymalmgren at 2:22am 07.06.24 Does Coosa board crush when bolts are tightened? gary
Line diameter (2) catsails8 at 10:11pm 07.05.24 Looks like it is 1/2 sheave. Does 3/8 make the most sense here then? look really oversized or is it
Best non toxic anti-fouling for PNW? MikeHoncho at 8:54pm 07.05.24 It has been pointed out that, for paint to be anti-fouling, it generally does this through being ho
376 Courtesy light/ cockpit lighting Rich Stidger at 8:28pm 07.05.24 I have a 1997 h40.5 which is a close sister-ship to your 376. My original instrument pod on the for
Halyard Rigging problem / looking for rigging person in the Morehead NC area any suggestions or Contact info? PaulK at 7:48pm 07.05.24 Do you mean sheathing, instead of sheaving? Sheaves are the pullies that the halyards run over. It s
Hunter 380 non-skid paint Jan_H at 6:24pm 07.05.24 Thanks Dennis - very useful - will try that.
Best non toxic anti-fouling for PNW? FastOlson at 6:18pm 07.05.24 Making hulls too slick for must stuff to stick.... is not a new idea. We sail in fresh water and lo
Question on Changing Keel Wench in the Water Leeward Rail at 6:12pm 07.05.24 Sorry.. I can't resist.. Getting rid of your old Keel Wench and getting a new one is often as simpl
Invest 95L shemandr at 5:28pm 07.05.24 "What a long strange trip it's been". And it's not even over.
Is my foresail too big? Bluebonnet87 at 5:15pm 07.05.24 Thank you, I may get a sailmaker to alter it. I live near Annapolis so shouldn't have issue finding
Is my foresail too big? Bluebonnet87 at 5:08pm 07.05.24 Thank you, I'll check them out
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Pat Daily JamesG161 at 3:37pm 07.05.24 He was called "Jimmy Buffet of the North'" Sad day for sure. Jim...
Electrical panel backing board jviss at 3:32pm 07.05.24 You still need to run 18 awg minimum wire runs, and I think most of us use 16 awg as a minimum to m

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