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Patrick Randall at 2:35pm 09.19.15
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Anyone fixed a H30T's joint between the engine cover/steps/"knives and forks box holder" and the hea
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My voltage regulator quit on me. I have an older Balmar hi power alternator set up with a voltage re
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Anyone know where to get the little moldings that stop you catching your toe on the end of the genoa
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OK so as we all know the head room in an O'Day (or at least my 26') is just shy of 6 feet. I have b
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Getting our 26M ready for winter and I found a little H2O under the rear berth floorboards. Two spot
atrometer at 11:14am 09.19.15
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On my 1976 22', I have an apparent leak somewhere in the area of the rear seat of the dinette. Wate
zigracer at 9:51am 09.19.15
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So a little more than a month ago, I take the guys from work out for a day sail out of Noank/Mystic,
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Some reason float switch decided to melt...
Mike48 at 7:57am 09.19.15
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I'm installing a halyard restrainer that came with my Schaefer CF-500 roller furler. There is one h
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Aloha All~ I was hoping my first post would be sharing the joys of sailing in Florida... Not a c
jwieneck at 6:04am 09.19.15
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Am hoping someone can tell me what brand this mast head anchor light is. I could not see any label a
indianajolet at 4:55am 09.19.15
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Anyone know how much space should be between boat hull and axle on a 26 s when on the trailer? Than
vbunce at 6:16pm 09.18.15
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water leaks need help pearson 303 1984 port hole in head is leaking water a lot what type of port h
Solstice at 2:33pm 09.18.15
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Went to the show yesterday and the two most interesting take always for me were that Tartan introduc
Nelsonhow at 2:09pm 09.18.15
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The Yanmar manual calls for SAE 10w-30 CC oil. But I understand that the CC rating is no longer use
Macboy at 2:07pm 09.18.15
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So, aside from buying wire at a marine shop - why is it that nobody seems to know what I'm talking a
Windtherapy at 1:06pm 09.18.15
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How many of you close your head intake sea cock when not using the head? I know some people do but
tmjb at 9:57am 09.18.15
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My 'new to me' H36 came with a Barient 10 mounted to the port side cabin top for the main sheet (' j
EnginesForward at 9:57am 09.18.15
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I have a 1972 V-22. Does anyone have a drawing or photo of a companionway ladder that can be fabrica

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DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE WITH A DOMETIC Dual Zone Portable Refrigerator and Freezer, Powered by AC/DC or Solar
east coaster at 7:52am 02.19.24
When you say 30 heel which compressor are you referring to, the Engel or the one you mention? Just f
Western L.I. Sound marina
dlochner at 7:50am 02.19.24
Barrons on City Island has moorings. It is a pretty low key, old school boatyard. https://www.barro
YANMAR replacement
FastOlson at 7:49am 02.19.24
A Pearson 303, is a "modern" design and for many owners would be their Last Boat. I note that this
Portlight hatches for 1981 ODay 34
lynno at 7:46am 02.19.24
What's the issue with the hatches? Parts are available for most hatches and there are companies out
Portlight hatches for 1981 ODay 34
dmax at 7:43am 02.19.24
The originals were made by Beckson - they make similar ones today. I replaced mine with Lewmar Stand
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dlochner at 7:43am 02.19.24
Depends on the anchor weight, rode weight, is there an anchor locker, etc. etc. Most Windlass manuf
Western L.I. Sound marina
JCH4 at 7:36am 02.19.24
Thanks for the replies. I live in northwest Queens, so the north shore of L.I. as far as Port Washi
DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE WITH A DOMETIC Dual Zone Portable Refrigerator and Freezer, Powered by AC/DC or Solar
Leeward Rail at 7:19am 02.19.24
Heeling ? These compressors typically allow up to 30 degrees of heel. The same as the icebox conver
Cradle: transport 4000nm? Sell, buy/build new? Sail 365/yr and stay off the hard?
Scott T-Bird at 7:00am 02.19.24
From the responses, it sounds like the choice between jack stands and a cradle is pretty nebulous an
H212 Centerboard raising rope broken
Alan Backus at 6:53am 02.19.24
Hi Tim, I have the same problem with replacing the centerboard lift line on my Hunter 212 (not water
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Scott T-Bird at 6:39am 02.19.24
What assurance do you have that either one will last as long as you intend to keep the boat? How mu
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Project_Mayhem at 6:28am 02.19.24
If money is tight you could throw an outboard or trolling motor on the back as a temporary solution
No holding tank options?
Project_Mayhem at 6:24am 02.19.24
I once read that 70% of MOB situations are due to people falling while peeing over the side of the b
No holding tank options?
JBP-PA at 5:52am 02.19.24
... while not ever putting anything into that shiny unused tank. Once it's tainted, that's it for
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garymalmgren at 5:49am 02.19.24
Hi Sailing Pelican. I will step in for what it's worth. You have set out two but actually you have a
Your experience with propane outboards?
SkookumZac at 5:42am 02.19.24
That's because a standard tank will dispense liquid propane if tilted sideways or upside down. That
YANMAR replacement
dlochner at 5:09am 02.19.24
A used seawater cooled engine from a saltwater boat is a bit risky. The concern is how much corrosio
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JBP-PA at 4:46am 02.19.24
I love VHB and VHB + 795 is probably the best way to install windows, however my windows are mechani
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Examinator327 at 10:52pm 02.18.24
How long will the track be? Have you thought of attaching a base plate with welded ring as an alte

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