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Oday 22 keel is leeking. Help wanted (2) surfdj at 1:12pm 09.14.15 Ask An Oday Owner 11/2727 Hello everybody. I am new on this forum. I need help. I want to buy an Oday 22. The owner tells me
Sail Replacement Alansails at 12:29pm 09.14.15 Catalina 310 2/1214 Question: Has anyone replaced their sails yet? If so, what did you replace it with and what did you
Need help with 13'Banshee rigging Skiplax69 at 12:24pm 09.14.15 Trailer Sailors 2/2111 I recently rescued a 13' Banshee from a saws-all.It came to me in pieces.I was hoping some one could
Genoa luffing but only on starboard tacks Cabin by the Sea at 12:19pm 09.14.15 Catalina 30 7/1643 I have a 1981 Catalina 30 with a 130 Genoa that was new as of 1-30-15 from Hyde sails. When I'm clo
Anchor swing on a Hunter 33.5 tgrady at 12:09pm 09.14.15 Mid-Size Boats 50/8464 I am new to the cruising world and have a '92 Hunter 33.5 I have hooked up to a buoy and dropped an
Yanmar 2GM20F Fuel Injection Pump Leaks! (1) mz4wheeler at 10:02am 09.14.15 Ask All Sailors 19/11330 My 2GM20F fuel injection pump is seeping diesel when the engine runs. It is not that excessive,
C 250 WB ballast seal leak Sailboat250 at 9:45am 09.14.15 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/972 I have a 1995 Catalina 250 WB and I'm having a small steady bead of water trailing from the ballast
Propeller Line Cutters Monterey385 at 9:10am 09.14.15 Ask All Sailors 10/3966 Spurs, Shaft Shark, Other ... None of the above. Cruising Long Island Sound, New England, and Mai
Total Boat Lush Varnish Eric M at 8:56am 09.14.15 Ask All Sailors 0/1665 I know...another varnish thread...I have searched the forum and have not seen a thread on a new prod
Checking the bilge wshedd at 8:50am 09.14.15 Catalina 22 2/624 I can't find a place to check the bilge of my 1976 Catalina 22 for possible leakage. How do others d
Shroud Tension fredanderson2000 at 8:48am 09.14.15 Big Boats 15/3496 I recently took my 2013 MH40 to my local rigger in Solomons, MD to tighten the shrouds. He tightene
Furler change Mackaroni at 8:18am 09.14.15 Bigger Boats 3/1182 Been gone for a while and am finally getting back to my boat. I have intended to change out the Is
Bird Protection Monterey385 at 8:00am 09.14.15 Ask All Sailors 9/4141 Plastic Spikes on Spreader, Stainless Steel Spikes on Spreader, Repeller 360 on Boom, Bird Spider on
Catalina 22 vs Starwind 223 vs Laguna Windrose 22 mrudman850 at 6:51am 09.14.15 Trailer Sailors 34/23188 Have gotten approval to upgrade from a 18' Buccaneer to a 22' boat on my mooring in Plymouth MA. Lo
Inspected my first Catalina 22 (11) thetailwind at 6:22am 09.14.15 Catalina 22 29/7668 Hello, this is my first post, please go easy. I am interested in purchasing a Catalina 22 with t
Using a Rocna Richandhelen at 5:41am 09.14.15 Ask All Sailors 34/7156 A neighbor has a 33 kilo Rocna on his 42' boat and says he loves it BUT... He says that it holds so
2008 Hunter head compartment question Craig Cook at 5:08am 09.14.15 Mid-Size Boats 2/776 2008 Hunter 27 head compartment question On our new-to-us 2008 Hunter 27, the head compartment look
Removing Datamarine instruments indimini at 4:41am 09.14.15 S2 7/3272 I am planning on removing my old Datamarine instruments in favor of a newer multi-function display (
Australian Registration Akapeterc at 12:30am 09.14.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 5/1210 I am in the process of trying to take out Australian Registration of my 2003 Hunter 44DS, They have
Tach "gauge"? problem Clydo at 10:26pm 09.13.15 Catalina 310 10/2454 Anyone had this problem? My boat 2003 year. Happened once before (several weeks ago) and now once

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EVA Foam teak and holly flooring use. (1) LaDonaMina at 2:22pm 01.16.24
Can a Plumbing Step Wrench be used on Through Hulls? Project_Mayhem at 1:45pm 01.16.24 I've used 1-1/4" X 1/4" flat bar as per @dlochner above. Cheap and solid IF you've got the grinder
EVA Foam teak and holly flooring use. (1) PaulK at 1:14pm 01.16.24 What about putting it on the sides of the car?
Builders Certificate BigEasy at 1:07pm 01.16.24 Has anyone on this forum had success in obtaining builders certificates from Beneteau? I requ
Display engine instruments on Raymarine C120 chart plotter. tfox2069 at 1:01pm 01.16.24 I've been wanting to do this for years. Really well done.
'83 Oday 28' Keelbolt Torque and... Bob_S at 12:56pm 01.16.24 Thank You!! Important information... Best, Bob
'83 Oday 28' Keelbolt Torque and... dlochner at 12:53pm 01.16.24 For reference, Sabre suggests 90# for my 1 ?" bolts. Stainless bolts may gall if over torqued, which
EVA Foam teak and holly flooring use. (3) LaDonaMina at 12:15pm 01.16.24 Here is a closeup of the aft cabin with one of the cushions out. Also the Sea Ray with the machine c
Insurance question jssailem at 11:54am 01.16.24
Insurance question Hello Below at 11:41am 01.16.24
Can a Plumbing Step Wrench be used on Through Hulls? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 10:51am 01.16.24 Actually, I don't think this step wrench would work for holding on to thru hulls. cessary to ensure
Display engine instruments on Raymarine C120 chart plotter. joelm100 at 10:42am 01.16.24 Thanks for that summary, and agree with BarryL: nice installation. I'll commit! (want to loan you
Builders Certificate rgranger at 10:35am 01.16.24 A similar question appeared on another thread a few months ago... here.... https://forums.sailboato
Insurance question LaDonaMina at 10:35am 01.16.24 Named Storm Damage - All bets are off, Furgetaboutit, No way Jose, Read the Bold Print! My boat w
Bottom Streaking Project_Mayhem at 10:33am 01.16.24 I don't blame you for asking. Also a chance thru hulls have developed leaks after sitting for long
Can a Plumbing Step Wrench be used on Through Hulls? Ralph Johnstone at 10:29am 01.16.24 At that price, it wouldn't be worth making one out of a pipe I've used 1-1/4" X 1/4" flat bar as
Acoustic guitar and boats. Project_Mayhem at 10:29am 01.16.24
Insurance question LaDonaMina at 10:29am 01.16.24 I am not sure how it works in your marina, for mine I have to provide a certificate of insurance to
EVA Foam teak and holly flooring use. Ralph Johnstone at 10:25am 01.16.24 I can take a photo of what I did in the aft cabin and post it here. We're waiting.
Insurance question Ralph Johnstone at 10:20am 01.16.24 I am not sure how it works in your marina, for mine I have to provide a certificate of insurance to

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