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Oday Widgeon Age John From Maine at 4:50am 08.10.16 Day Sailers 4/1260 I recently bought a used Oday Widgeon. I am trying to determine when the boat was made. The hull n
Pop-top support when mast is down ? (1) Leeward Rail at 6:32pm 08.09.16 Catalina 22 18/2459 Hello all, In the process of working on our Catalina 22, and when occasionally sleeping/camping in
Types of fuel for your diesel engine Skipper at 5:39pm 08.09.16 Ask All Sailors 9/846 This is just for fun. A "survivalist" thread. :) Fuel types: Primary: #2 diesel Home heating oil /
O'Day 35 Stanchion Maintenance r2poor2fly at 4:46pm 08.09.16 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1032 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 6/1499 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 0/359 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 1/694 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 10/986 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 6/3486 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 12/1827 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 1/538 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 6/822 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 8/834 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 10/4523 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 4/482 ...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 28/3097
Time to decide - Fixed jib block or install track system? Ward H at 10:33am 08.08.16 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 16/6522 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 1/824 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 9/1355 Anyone have a picture of the original Port water tank In a Hunter 34? This is a 1983 vintage and was

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Help and courage - West Marine Air Floor Dungy and Davit lift points (1) spadaforaj at 4:34pm 04.25.24 don;t know if I responded or not - washer in the proposed position - too high ? Washers taped onto
Not perfect launch day... dLj at 4:11pm 04.25.24 Sounds like a lot of work. Musetta treated you well during your last adventure, so she's deserving
Metal lathe jviss at 4:10pm 04.25.24 I also had a bad experience with the Balmar serpentine kit for my Westerbeke 38B-FOUR. The bolts we
Not perfect launch day... kappykaplan at 3:54pm 04.25.24 I'd really love to have her back in tip-top shape so next year I could sail her back to Nova Scotia
Not perfect launch day... dLj at 3:49pm 04.25.24 What's involved in the rebuild? Main sail and clew connection needs rebuilding. If I have to do th
Not perfect launch day... Tally Ho at 3:35pm 04.25.24 For inquiring minds, here is a little video I made of my MaxProp "rebuild". https://youtu.be/pk4D
34.1: Code 0 or Spinnaker? shemandr at 3:34pm 04.25.24 Well I have to admit I am surprised by the range of wind angles the Neil Pryde code 0 can be flown.
Not perfect launch day... Tally Ho at 3:34pm 04.25.24 How was Maui doing when you were there? The Lahina fire was a terrible tragedy. Did the Banyan tree
Correct size packing for stuffing box? ggrizzard at 3:24pm 04.25.24 And, DO watch the video!
yanmar 2 gm20 f ggrizzard at 3:20pm 04.25.24 Colin, Yes I had the same problem. If I had known about Toad Marine maybe I wouldn't have found out
Not perfect launch day... kappykaplan at 3:14pm 04.25.24 Did the Banyan tree survive? Yes, with some TLC after the fire.
Not perfect launch day... dlochner at 2:51pm 04.25.24
Windlass and thruster Battery question dlochner at 2:49pm 04.25.24 With lead acid batteries, weight is an issue for my old, tired muscles. I don't want to try to lif
Not perfect launch day... (2) Tally Ho at 2:44pm 04.25.24 This year there was virtually no ice on Lake Ontario. The most the bay I'm on could do was put up a
Gooseneck Pin pgandw at 2:42pm 04.25.24 Twice, Ive had a goose neck pin with ring fall out while trailering. Switched to a bolt with lock n
Not perfect launch day... Tally Ho at 2:38pm 04.25.24 no sharks but deadly!!!! great lakes black flies. GOD help you when you cross the lake on a low win
Windlass and thruster Battery question pgandw at 2:35pm 04.25.24 With lead acid batteries, weight is an issue for my old, tired muscles. I don't want to try to lift
34.1: Code 0 or Spinnaker? (1) Dr. D at 2:22pm 04.25.24 This may help.
Not perfect launch day... duality at 2:15pm 04.25.24 no sharks but deadly!!!! great lakes black flies. GOD help you when you cross the lake on a low wind
Expected life of a fuel line hose? rgranger at 2:08pm 04.25.24

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