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Breezy Saturday (2) Gene Neill at 4:06pm 11.02.14 Catalina 22 30/3200 The Admiral and I had been wanting to get some practice in higher winds, and we finally got our chan
salvage value Oday 25 kurtk at 2:46pm 11.02.14 Day Sailers 6/1865 My boat mast came down in the last big storm. Chain plates ripped through the deck and mast step twi
swing keel broke 25 oday kurtk at 2:19pm 11.02.14 Day Sailers 3/1412 My keel rope snapped and I was wondering how it attached. Picture would be nice. I think I need to
help building trailer for 25 oday kurtk at 2:15pm 11.02.14 Ask An Oday Owner 14/2021 I need to get swing keel dimensions and any other suggestions. Need to move 38 miles on good road. I
Teak or Plastique hand rails. (1) DAVA390 at 1:04pm 11.02.14 Ask All Sailors 18/4783 I removed my hand rails, hatchboard rails and gas tank rail today with the intention of sanding and
PSS Dripless and new shaft chrisings at 12:12pm 11.02.14 Catalina 30 31/5620 Greetings fellow sailors. With the winter approaching the list of things to doing while on the
Recent C30 purchases fox islander at 9:52am 11.02.14 Catalina 30 3/1085 I'm looking for some advice. I've decided to sell Sonrisa. Shes located in the PNW...we're a bit iso
Mainsail halyard line Found at Sea at 9:24am 11.02.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 2/963 I have a 1987 Catalina 36 which requires a great deal of effort to raise the main even when heading
Question about nav lighting davidmhull at 9:01am 11.02.14 Ask All Sailors 49/5471 I apologize up front for this lengthy post but it was needed to clarify my question. These are excha
Add Winches to 1994 Beneteau 351 Cruising Yacht Brokerage at 8:59am 11.02.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 8/4023 I am looking to buy a 1994 Beneteau 351 that does not have jib sheet winches in the cockpit making i
Primary Fuel FIlter Removal JeffThompson at 8:55am 11.02.14 Big Boats 10/2081 Decided it was high time to replace the primary and secondary fuel filters on our Hunter - engine is
Help w/flax size JeffThompson at 8:52am 11.02.14 Big Boats 4/1065 Can anyone help with what size flax I need for a yanmar 3JH4E. Thanks
Battery charger for home use Rodd at 7:28am 11.02.14 Musings With Maine Sail 21/5573 What battery charger are you guys recommending for home use? I want something in the 10 amp categor
Where do you store your tools? zigracer at 6:21am 11.02.14 Big Boats 17/3227 In my old H260, I stored them down below, under a settee. I've been keeping them in the aft port si
343 displacement and ballast data oyvst@statoil.com at 4:20am 11.02.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1941 Does anybody know the displacement and ballast weight for a oceanis 343?
Anchoring System Upgrade Terry Cox at 6:43pm 11.01.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/1791 Our boat came equipped with a 40# Danforth, 30 feet of 5/16" grade 40 chain and 250 feet of 5/8" thr
Moor Electronics Depth Meter twodzusfittings at 5:45pm 11.01.14 Smaller Boats 3/1167 I am having a case of crazy readings on my Moor Depth Finder model LDC. One moment it reads fine, th
Too much draft? Hobartwoodworks at 3:20pm 11.01.14 Ask All Sailors 22/6931 Making plans for the "next" chapter; bought the 15' day sailor, loved it; the next year bought the 2
Grrrr... Boat Out... Broken Base plate. (3) agprice22 at 3:00pm 11.01.14 Bigger Boats 17/2973 Got my boat lifted and set on my trailer this week. 1987 Oday 272. I store it in my shed over the Wi
Headboard Slug failure Found at Sea at 2:31pm 11.01.14 Ask All Sailors 8/1915 During a recent 10 day coastal cruse with my new mainsail the nylon cord attaching the headboard to

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Clean up after holding tank leaked when pressurized Tally Ho at 5:00pm 08.28.23 I dumped some nasty water from my holding tank and it drained under the floor and to the bilge. I p
H34 Mast Rewiring WasabiRush at 4:52pm 08.28.23
H34 Mast Rewiring WasabiRush at 4:49pm 08.28.23 I used 14/3 wire to serve LED lights. This gave me 2 hots and a common ground for the Try Color an
A C27 Question rpwillia at 4:40pm 08.28.23 Interesting. From looking at his boat he has some interesting stuff on it. Definitely a lot more thi
A C27 Question Scott T-Bird at 4:37pm 08.28.23 Adjustable blocks for reefing positions.
Clean up after holding tank leaked when pressurized jssailem at 4:31pm 08.28.23 I've heard that Baking Soda also can help. This is a great query to ask @Peggie Hall HeadMistress .
Replace section of G4 anchor chain Mark Maulden at 4:31pm 08.28.23 When I need chain, I make the trip to Washington Chain in SEA. Best prices and excellent chain..
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 4:28pm 08.28.23 Engine is On hold for a while as I am resolving family challenges in Oregon. It is always something.
Replace section of G4 anchor chain jssailem at 4:24pm 08.28.23 The chain decision is tough. It lasts longer than couple of years. Somewhat dependent on how often y
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't Hayden Watson at 4:23pm 08.28.23 How is progress coming. How long until you can cast lines?
H34 Mast Rewiring Don S/V ILLusion at 4:09pm 08.28.23
Wooden block under mast step. Mark W at 4:08pm 08.28.23 My guess is that the base of your mast might have been disrupted / damaged-- not uncommon to have t
How do I describe this or better yet find one? rpwillia at 4:07pm 08.28.23 Thank you all.
Impact driver on window screws? KCofKC at 4:01pm 08.28.23 I have also used a manual impact driver, the impact keeps the driver in place and the impact creates
H34 Mast Rewiring jssailem at 3:52pm 08.28.23 what wire did you use (i.e. multiple 16/2, etc.)? I have the anchor light, which I will be replaci
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 3:46pm 08.28.23 He makes a mean G&T :plus: It was a hot and tedious afternoon rewiring the electrical systems. The
Seeking guidence restoring My 1979 o'day 30 jssailem at 3:43pm 08.28.23 Painting is usually a decision that is one way... Once painted always painted. It is suggested that
SANTANA 23? JBP-PA at 3:36pm 08.28.23 I hope he means they reinforced the tanks to prevent leaks. https://www.practical-sailor.com/sailbo
Wooden block under mast step. pclarksurf at 3:32pm 08.28.23 My guess is that the base of your mast might have been disrupted / damaged-- not uncommon to have to
Replace section of G4 anchor chain skunther at 3:11pm 08.28.23

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