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markb_nc at 1:19pm 06.30.15
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I've finally decided to replace the de-laminated step/storage-bilge cover in the cabin of my 1976, s
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I need a little bit of help. I purchased a Vanguard Volant 18' it is from 1985. I have a rough photo
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Hi! Does anyone know how the draining system in an O'day 20 (year 1973) works? The hole in the c
Jamason at 11:05am 06.30.15
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Does anyone know where the bilge pump discharge hose was originally ran on a 82" model H22.
NCC Orion at 10:26am 06.30.15
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Wondering if anyone can talk me through changing the Center Board line on an Oday 25?
PSR at 10:17am 06.30.15
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I just finished installing a replacement forward hatch from Cruising Concepts on my '81 C27. This is
Chuck Reynolds at 9:58am 06.30.15
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I have a Catalina 400 Mk ll it has a 56 hp Yanmar.... is it recommended to sail while the transmissi
beneteau361guy at 7:39am 06.30.15
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Over the weekend our waste macerator and bowl discharge pump stopped working probably due to too muc
pufferboat at 7:10am 06.30.15
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I have a 1990 34 Catalina, with a UNIVERSAL M25XP diesel motor. I wanted to replace the air intake f
Sunflower at 7:08am 06.30.15
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Does anyone know where to find the serial number on this boat?
rlrmystic at 6:33am 06.30.15
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Opinions ranging from cost to maintain and quality of these boats.
Jdaniel343 at 6:31am 06.30.15
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I bought a 1977 Catalina 27 and am almost finished with the refit and am ready to hoist the mainsail
Beneteau40sailor at 6:14am 06.30.15
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Over the weekend our waste macerator and bowl discharge pump stopped working probably due to too muc
CYQK at 5:43am 06.30.15
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Saw a couple of threads that recommended this lu130 for folding props Think this stuff would work
DougDavis at 5:26am 06.30.15
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Has anyone replaced, re-bedded , their ports on P34? doug davis douglasdavis009@gmail.com
discovery at 5:23am 06.30.15
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We have a 2002 passage 456, just finished a 2 thousand mile sail to the carribean, I noticed what se
Long Story at 3:12am 06.30.15
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I thought I had heard at one time that all C-310's were built in FL. Can that be confirmed? Russ
jonelli at 1:52am 06.30.15
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Actually I'm not even sure if it's only coming in on a heel but that's my suspicion. I started out
vizwhiz at 8:58pm 06.29.15
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Has anyone who has the pop-top gas strut lifters noticed damage to the bolts or the holes in the fib

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Anchor Locker
justsomeguy at 7:24am 09.28.23
Many do a pencil tracing Is that like putting a piece of lightweight paper over the number and rub
Raymarine RL70C.....
Rich Stidger at 7:17am 09.28.23
Window replacement kit for the 28.5 hunter
kloudie1 at 7:15am 09.28.23
here is a summary: H-34 Fixed Ports Rebuilt | Sailboat Owners Forums A local plastics shop custom c
AIS-VHF Antenna Splitter
dlochner at 6:13am 09.28.23
As with all else on a boat, whether radar or AIS is more valuable depends on how and where you use y
AIS-VHF Antenna Splitter
stephen_i_w at 6:00am 09.28.23
Boats have an infinite capacity to absorb money. The great thing about AIS, it that it is relativ
Rudder counterbalance?   (1)
THECUSCUS at 5:23am 09.28.23
do not over heel the boat with too much sail. Reef the main and have a 100% jib or less. When the
Anchor Locker
Ward H at 5:18am 09.28.23
Welcome to SBO. I enjoyed sailing my O'Day 25 for 5 years. Great boat. As others said, look for
AIS-VHF Antenna Splitter
dLj at 4:34am 09.28.23
No mention of radar in this thread. I don't dispute the convenience (and safety) of AIS but don't g
AIS-VHF Antenna Splitter
Jim Legere at 3:10am 09.28.23
No mention of radar in this thread. I don't dispute the convenience (and safety) of AIS but don't ge
AIS-VHF Antenna Splitter
dLj at 1:17am 09.28.23
The lake we sail on is about 7 miles long. It is connected to Lake Michigan through a channel. F
Raymarine RL70C.....
NYSail at 12:56am 09.28.23
Dickinson Newport P12000 install in 2004 Hunter 44DS
jssailem at 11:59pm 09.27.23
The Dickerson is a nice unit. You indicate your desire to live aboard. This usually requires adequa
Just a bit too much heel and helm
jssailem at 10:22pm 09.27.23
My observation of the two boats in the image. The forward boat has both sails drawing, powering the
The Sewing Machine Thread
Hayden Watson at 10:19pm 09.27.23
The LS and LSZ machines have a 7" deep throat. I've been able to restitch the sun cover on 3 jibs,
Merit 22 owners
RussC at 9:52pm 09.27.23
...and we whined about prices back in '75
jssailem at 9:41pm 09.27.23
I think the New England lobster fishermen were very adept at the RDF since they operated in fog and
Lubricating sail slugs and mast tracks
Hayden Watson at 8:59pm 09.27.23
I hope your rigging is less than 25 years old I did say that I have had the mast down twice in 25
Jib Furler Failure
justsomeguy at 8:57pm 09.27.23
Yesterday It's happened before. Don't know if you've seen this one; https://www.sailnet.com/threa
The Sewing Machine Thread
Ward H at 7:49pm 09.27.23
I'm seeing refurb units on ebay for $127. Is the small throat on this machine an issue when repairi
Dry bilge in H49/50
artboas at 7:27pm 09.27.23

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