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O'Day 35 Stanchion Maintenance r2poor2fly at 4:46pm 08.09.16 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1007 Hey Guys, This is my first post. My wife and I recently purchased a '89 O'Day 35. I'm getting a li
What's changed? Scott T-Bird at 3:40pm 08.09.16 Racing 0/17 In light of the long running thread that turned highly contentious, I thought I would post this remi
Victorian Battery Monitor Blown Fuse dlochner at 3:06pm 08.09.16 Musings With Maine Sail 6/1471 This spring I installed a Victron Battery Monitor. For a couple of months it worked well. A couple
recommendation Ranger 20 moorage-land storage sharonekelly at 2:34pm 08.09.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/357 I have a Ranger 20 that I want to moor and/or store for future use on the Columbia. Would like some
MacGregor 26M Parts Joseph6510 at 2:29pm 08.09.16 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/676 Does anyone know of a source of 26M parts other than Tattoo? I need to replace companionway door an
Cabin door panel scratches (1) Tim Moylan at 11:35am 08.09.16 Smaller Boats 10/977 126648 Hello, I am looking for advice on how to repair and/or remove the scratches on the cabin door
5hp Nissan 2-Stroke Outboard not starting after running dry Mighty Little at 11:16am 08.09.16 Engines and Propulsion 6/3430 I have a 5hp Nissan NS5B probably circa mid 1990's or so....had some problems early in the season an
Recharging an old battery... vizwhiz at 11:15am 08.09.16 Ask All Sailors 12/1782 I have an old battery - old in age, not necessarily old from use. Was a house battery, was not old w
Disaster averted IH82BL8 at 5:03am 08.09.16 Sails Call Lounge 1/531 I'm on vacation with family in Minnesota. My BIL took us out on the local lakes yesterday on their
Minimum Size for an Asymmetrical Spinnaker? C22-Daydreamer at 5:44pm 08.08.16 Catalina 22 6/809 I'm wanting to experiment with an asymmetrical spinnaker so I'm looking for an inexpensive one on eb
I`m investigating Solar for a Hunter 466, seem everyone has a different opinion capi6289 at 11:58am 08.08.16 Ask All Sailors 8/815 Hunter 466 has 4 AGM house batteries, One Start battery, Refrigeator, Frezzer, TV, AM/FM Ice machine
A little help with a Hunter 28 stuffing box (1) johnlfox at 11:50am 08.08.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/4481 New member here looking for a little help. I bought a 1990 Hunter 28 a few months ago, and on the l
2016 Clipper Cup - a couple of "Firsts" Apex at 11:00am 08.08.16 Ask All Sailors 4/471 ...well hopefully a bullet as well, but I am really speaking to "personal" first times. First - "re
When Should Medical Conditions Prevent Sailing -- Mate (or Self Even)? rardiH36 at 10:57am 08.08.16 Ask All Sailors 28/3055
Time to decide - Fixed jib block or install track system? Ward H at 10:33am 08.08.16 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 16/6369 My O'day 25 has a fixed jib block on the deck. Have always heard the position is a compromise. I jus
Hunter 23.5 Transducer Info evan709 at 10:31am 08.08.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/807 Bought my 1993 Hunter 23.5 two years ago. Starting to tackle major upgrades. Top of the list is to
Water Tank H34 louistrotta at 7:44am 08.08.16 Ask A Hunter Owner 9/1345 Anyone have a picture of the original Port water tank In a Hunter 34? This is a 1983 vintage and was
Balance plenny7 at 7:39am 08.08.16 Ask All Sailors 36/6737 First a wordy post about how we found balance in the sails this past weekend, finishing with a somew
Oceanis 45 Water Heater (1) JoeRickard at 7:25am 08.08.16 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/1445 Does anyone have the technical manual (or Manufacturer name) for the water heater installed in a 201
Raising the boom on a C25 tall rig Stan Linado at 7:03am 08.08.16 Ask A Catalina Owner 10/3354 I finally installed a bimini purchased from CD on my tall rig C25. Now, the problem is that the bimi

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28.5 Split Backstay rigging jssailem at 7:17am 04.02.24
does anybody recognize thepart with the white zip tie on it and the part below the emergency stop switch with a white zip tie on it? Thanks Ted10028 at 7:15am 04.02.24 thanks so much for the effort. I really appreciate it. Actually the photo was easily taken from the
does anybody recognize thepart with the white zip tie on it and the part below the emergency stop switch with a white zip tie on it? Thanks Ted10028 at 7:12am 04.02.24 thanks so much for the effort. I really appreciate it. Actually the photo was easily taken from the
does anybody recognize thepart with the white zip tie on it and the part below the emergency stop switch with a white zip tie on it? Thanks Ted10028 at 7:08am 04.02.24 The photo looks like a reverse image of the aft section on the port side. The heat exchanger in th
Mooring setup cost.... NYSail at 6:56am 04.02.24 For just the materials, mooring block, chain, ball, and pendant, the $3,000 range is probably prett
Mooring setup cost.... NYSail at 6:53am 04.02.24 Its a fabulous harbor and yes the view and access to great sailing grounds would be perfect. Didn't
Mooring setup cost.... dlochner at 6:52am 04.02.24 So have just got approved for a mooring in a new harbor. Town fee is very reasonable at $100 but th
Mooring setup cost.... jssailem at 6:31am 04.02.24 I hope that includes installation and insurance. That price is about 2 years of slip fees in Seattle
Starting Engine on pallet jssailem at 6:25am 04.02.24
does anybody recognize thepart with the white zip tie on it and the part below the emergency stop switch with a white zip tie on it? Thanks Scott T-Bird at 6:21am 04.02.24 The photo looks like a reverse image of the aft section on the port side. The heat exchanger in the
Water-ballast funny story massnspace at 6:02am 04.02.24 No. This is not 5200. I have seen and examined dried 5200 many times. This is a very lightweigh
Asymmetrical Spinnaker hardware justsomeguy at 5:49am 04.02.24 Does anyone have a setup for adjusting the height of the tack with a tack line? Yes, I do. It look
Trailer sailer = beach launch? bonkle at 5:48am 04.02.24 So far, it looks like catamarans are the only beach launch boats out there. It looks like any monohu
Water-ballast funny story Crazy Dave Condon at 5:39am 04.02.24 I gave the original plan for the 23.5 to Hunter worked closely with the engineers to bring out the 2
Hunter 23.5 in the Florida keys, are we crazy? Crazy Dave Condon at 5:30am 04.02.24 @MKennon if you ever have any questions about the 23.5, trailer or mast raising system, feel free
Ground tackle - joining rope to chain danb2k at 5:27am 04.02.24 Thanks for the great insights, folks. Yes, I'd like to use the windlass as intended, so I will prob
Trailer sailer = beach launch? Crazy Dave Condon at 5:23am 04.02.24 The key is for a small boat with a cabin that has a swing keel/swing centerboard. The Catalina 18
Starting Engine on pallet cdells at 5:15am 04.02.24 Well...it didn't go well. Lots of sparking when I tried to connect the negative terminal to the bat
Asymmetrical Spinnaker hardware JRacer at 11:53pm 04.01.24 Does anyone have a setup for adjusting the height of the tack with a tack line? Or are you just doi
Stem Fitting john2 at 11:30pm 04.01.24 John, You have the "new & improved" fitting. Notice how the thickness of your fitting does not vary

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