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Oil Change Karma 31 at 9:17am 07.28.14 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1565 Hello. I am new to sailing and I have just purchased an O'Day 31 with a universal M18. I need to cha
S/V Delos Scott T-Bird at 9:03am 07.28.14 Ask All Sailors 7/5208 I grew a little weary of Untie the Lines maintenance and problem solving, but I'm hoping to see some
Propane, CNG, or electric? Polidori3 at 8:20am 07.28.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/842 Hi Everyone, I'm new to the boating world as I just purchased a 1983 34ft Hunter. The Hunter curr
replacement curtains Found at Sea at 7:14am 07.28.14 Big Boats 1/1067 Can anyone recommend a source to purchase replacement curtains for my 1987 C36? They are the old pl
Dampness in hanging locker JohnandCat at 7:10am 07.28.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 4/763 Our boat is new to us. All is well, except we are getting some (minor) water drips in the port aft c
Deck paint rblevens at 6:32am 07.28.14 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1157 Hi folks- the more I work on this boat- the more I don't know... I am working on the deck- filling
Changing head pump njlarry at 6:21am 07.28.14 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/3703 Hello all, I'm about to replace the pump mechanism on my Jabsco head. Any tips on keeping any mess
fuel lift pump died newboatowner at 5:13am 07.28.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/1787 Hope that all of you are in the water, sailing and enjoying the summer. I, unfortunately have not b
What are these lines for? (1) Ritdog at 5:11am 07.28.14 Ask All Sailors 13/2296 This is a sail off a Cal 22 , I think (box logo red on top, blue on bottom, "C22" in box). It has
Universal M-18 /M-25 alternator bracket upgrade Richard19068 at 9:30pm 07.27.14 Engines and Propulsion 39/10051 I have a Universal M-18. In looking for a small oil leak I found a hairline crack under the alterna
A few pics from the North Channel (2) holdech at 8:08pm 07.27.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/990 Sailing with the Trailersailors - North Channel, Lake Huron. Still one of the best places we have ev
Catalina 34 vs 36? jimm22n at 7:37pm 07.27.14 Ask A Catalina Owner 9/4513
Catalina 34 vs 36? jimm22n at 7:36pm 07.27.14 Big Boats 6/8608
Circle in roof (3) Akapeterc at 7:11pm 07.27.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/929 On the roof in my aft cabin of my Hunter 44 DS I have this circular in dent in my roof anyone got an
exhaust riser insulation Cat36Amoore at 7:04pm 07.27.14 Mid-Size Boats 5/2128 I need to replace the insulation on my universal diesel 5411exhaust riser Any clues where to purc
Cal 34 Mast unstepped in storm dgmacdougall at 7:01pm 07.27.14 Cal 2/1580 My mast caught up with a J30. Broke his mast and my came down after back stay broke in a storm. Not
Cockpit drains go where? Sunday Sailor at 6:37pm 07.27.14 Ask All Sailors 7/862 I see water under the drain.Where does this water go? If it is to the bilge, then I can't seem to dr
what are these lines for? (1) Ritdog at 6:29pm 07.27.14 Catalina 22 2/898 Can anybody tell me what the lines on this sail are for? The are small at the foot, and get bigg
Question 2 - Gavanic Isolator tkwhalen at 6:06pm 07.27.14 Big Boats 3/836 Question 2 - Galvanic Isolator I have a galvanic isolator alarm going off. A thorough check of all
Question 1 - Electric Head Splashback tkwhalen at 5:58pm 07.27.14 Big Boats 4/912 I have Raritan electric heads that I installed a few years ago and they have worked flawlessly until

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Prop size for O 322? jssailem at 12:54pm 08.25.23 In your sailing waters, you are making a great choice Greg!
New to sailboats - scraped keel/ cracks/ exposed wood treatment? shemandr at 11:46am 08.25.23 While it's good to keep fresh water out of the boat, getting the wood too dry is also a problem. Th
CL14 Dinghy frank hassler at 11:34am 08.25.23 That worked great for me. Expect some tension from the sidestays. Also, first attach the safety li
Catalina 30 vs O'Day 25 Ralph Johnstone at 11:20am 08.25.23 Catalina stopped using plywood in the keel stub during the 1988 model year, early 1988's have the p
CL14 Dinghy Fuzzy_logic at 11:15am 08.25.23 That worked great for me. Expect some tension from the sidestays. Also, first attach the safety lin
CL14 Dinghy frank hassler at 11:11am 08.25.23 So we just purchased #1571 CL14 and would appreciate any advise on stepping the mast efficiently and
Traveler Upgrade form 4-1 to 6-1? Hayden Watson at 11:05am 08.25.23 This place was hands down the cheapest for stainless and delrin bearings when I rebuilt my furler.
Catalina 30 vs O'Day 25 Hayden Watson at 11:03am 08.25.23 "If memory serves, in 1986 that Catalina quit using a plywood spacer between the hull and the bolt
Kent Ranger 26 Topping Lift Help dlochner at 10:13am 08.25.23
Mods to our 35s5 (1) Hollyberry at 9:58am 08.25.23
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? RSHunter27 at 9:57am 08.25.23 Truly a thing of beauty : a CV joint that will connect the shaft to the gearbox. Should I say it
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:37am 08.25.23 Truly a thing of beauty :
Catalina 30 vs O'Day 25 Stu Jackson at 9:35am 08.25.23 Catalina 30 Groups Link Subscribe at the web forum: Catalina30 groups.io Group All things Catalin*
Measurements of the Cutlass Bearing? Ralph Johnstone at 9:17am 08.25.23 After looking at @Tally Ho 's video (again), have you given any thought to the idea that the previou
Kent Ranger 26 Topping Lift Help rgranger at 9:16am 08.25.23 https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/pig-tails.13135
Kent Ranger 26 Topping Lift Help rgranger at 9:12am 08.25.23 No, it changes the tension on the foot of the sail which affects sail shape. More tension, flatter
Catalina 30 vs O'Day 25 dmax at 9:10am 08.25.23 "If memory serves, in 1986 that Catalina quit using a plywood spacer between the hull and the bolt o
Catalina 30 vs O'Day 25 Siamese at 9:02am 08.25.23 I've owned a Grampian 26 for many years, and and O'Day 20, Precision 23, Catalina 28, etc., and am c
Seeking guidence restoring My 1979 o'day 30 Ralph Johnstone at 8:57am 08.25.23 Welcome to the site. Firstly, your approach to this site is excellent. You wouldn't believe how ma
Impact driver on window screws? Berkeley 30 at 8:55am 08.25.23 Thanks to all of you. I just bought a power impact driver. Hopefully I don't break any screws.

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