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How to remove windows in O'Day 272LE without breaking? RugbyGuy at 3:21pm 04.13.15 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1909 I would like to replace the windows in my O'Day 272LE without breaking to use as a template for new
Beneteau 331 lifting keel diagrams mmw at 2:02pm 04.13.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/4156 I have a 2003 Beneteau 331 with a lifting keel. "Somehow", while the boat was in on-land storage the
Broken Keel Fitting BillsMisty at 1:43pm 04.13.15 Catalina 22 11/1945 The fitting on the top of the keel parted, so the lifting cable is free from the keel and cannot rai
Taking in water while underway Alctel at 1:27pm 04.13.15 The Cherubini Hunters 11/1508 This is less alarming than the title may suggest, but when underway I seem to be taking on some wate
Rudder post bonded? Jared1048 at 11:40am 04.13.15 Mid-Size Boats 5/1406 I bought a new rudder about a year ago to be sure it was strong and to have one less thing to worry
Removing Headliner (3) FlimFlamII at 11:28am 04.13.15 Ask All Sailors 7/1459 Does anyone have any ideas on the best way to remove a glued on headliner panel? It's glued to fibe
Alternator rebuild. Sandy Feet at 10:45am 04.13.15 Big Boats 3/1248 I have an OEM alternator on a Universal 35B with 900 HRS on it . I do not know the history of servic
1999 Oceanis 461 halitc at 10:40am 04.13.15 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/874 i own a 1999 Oceanis 461, i'm trying to collect some electrical, plumbing and electronics diagrams,
Thur Hull location 7seas at 10:02am 04.13.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/533 What is the best place to locate depth sounder ' knot meter thru hull fittings on a 2002 Mac 26 X
old style Lewmar lens rgarrison@gmail.com at 9:35am 04.13.15 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/880 My Hunter has the old style Lewmar port lights, size 0. I cannot find replacement lens anywhere, no
center board line parts for oday 192 ? gary meyer at 9:22am 04.13.15 Day Sailers 8/1783 I just reacquired my boat after loaning out for 6 months and lots of small broken stuff. The cen
How would you fix this? (1) lpolliard at 9:11am 04.13.15 Catalina 22 8/1351 Filling it would be ugly. I am thinking of sawing out a block of the top laminate and laying a new p
O'day 40 mast height tonywatson at 8:33am 04.13.15 Ask An Oday Owner 4/1180 Hi folks can anyone confirm the mast height for an O'Day 40 shallow draft (above waterline) and has
Want to change boot stripe Jacomo Sailor at 8:32am 04.13.15 Catalina 22 6/3553 Getting ready to detail my new to me 84 C22. Will be stripping down the old waxes and residues, num
1999 420 Passage fresh water system pump hughvr at 7:55am 04.13.15 Big Boats 2/670 I am trying to find the fresh water system pump on a 1999 420 Passage. I think it needs replacing or
Water Ballast 7seas at 7:07am 04.13.15 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1453 I purchased a 2002 mac X last July. My question: I leave the water ballast in the tanks all su
Does epoxy stick to PVC? shemandr at 6:59am 04.13.15 Ask All Sailors 1/833 I want to install a drain on the transom of my runabout's motor well so that water doesn't accumulat
KiwiGrip non skid (1) Hydro Therapy at 6:54am 04.13.15 Ask An Oday Owner 1/630 Figured I would share my latest project. The cockpit floor on my O240 had a lot of gelcoat cracks an
Battery switch question dave_and_dd at 6:36am 04.13.15 Catalina 309 Group Forum 11/2908 Hey 309 owners. Newbie here. Quick bio, I grew up as a sailor, owned powerboats the last 5 years,
Oday 26 Rub rail agprice22 at 6:32am 04.13.15 Parts Search 2/958 I am looking for a 5 ft section of original Oday 26, white, rigid vinyl rubrail that accepts the bla

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Yanmar 2GMF cold starting (2) Ralph Johnstone at 7:49pm 01.03.23
The cycle of life chuckwayne at 7:17pm 01.03.23 Thanks for all you've done for us, Phil Fair Winds
The cycle of life shemandr at 7:06pm 01.03.23 Thanks Phil! I have enjoyed the website for more than 15 years. I've learned a lot. Good discussi
The cycle of life Phil Herring at 6:56pm 01.03.23 Remember one thing, Phil. Life is not worth very much without purpose. It helps keep you young a he
The cycle of life Terry Cox at 6:53pm 01.03.23 Remember one thing, Phil. Life is not worth very much without purpose. It helps keep you young at he
Older sailers Terry Cox at 6:48pm 01.03.23 Keep on making those videos - love watching them! You're welcome and thank you. Will do; I enjoy m
The cycle of life danooxnard at 6:14pm 01.03.23 I am a relative new comer here, only two years on the forum, but I have to say Phil you have done an
The cycle of life Scott T-Bird at 6:09pm 01.03.23 You have truly created the best sailing site on the 'net. Yes it is! :)
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Dingy conversion PaulK at 6:01pm 01.03.23 There was a video about putting inflatable cargo bags (used to hold cargo in place on trucks) inside
The cycle of life PaulK at 5:54pm 01.03.23 Thank you, Phil, for setting up SBO so that we can continue 'messing about in boats', even when we'r
The cycle of life Brian D at 5:46pm 01.03.23 Who sunk your battleship? God speed and the best on your next endeavor. And thanks for trusting me t
Yanmar 2GMF cold starting jssailem at 5:39pm 01.03.23 Rotating the engine would allow the pumping of oil to lubricate the engine parts. The compression of
Any sailor peppers out there? jssailem at 5:35pm 01.03.23 Will, you are imaginative.
Y-33 Midstay jssailem at 5:32pm 01.03.23 Get an asymmetrical and gybe it out in front of the forestay. You just need to let it fly and bring
The cycle of life Stu Jackson at 5:31pm 01.03.23 Thanks for everything, Phil. You've allowed many of us to help each other out, learn something new
Marine plywood- to use or not to use? mermike at 5:25pm 01.03.23 Check Edensaw too. The main store is in Port Townsend but they have a warehouse in Tacoma.
Y-33 Midstay mermike at 5:17pm 01.03.23 John - that's how mine is rigged. There is a stout backing plate underneath that fitting, attached t
Any sailor peppers out there? (3) Will Gilmore at 5:14pm 01.03.23 212009 And... Keep one of these laying on the deck. 212012 -Will
Any sailor peppers out there? (1) Will Gilmore at 5:07pm 01.03.23 I always thought those big ships that fell prey to pirates in little boats, should have just kept a

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