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Charles Oday 240 at 8:31am 06.15.14
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Hi experts! I have an Oday 240 and when stepping the mast this season I put the headstay on backw
Vrotate at 7:28am 06.15.14
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The O'Day rigging pamphlet says to run the jib sheet OUTSIDE of the shrouds. This seems strange to
shiller at 6:48am 06.15.14
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I have a 2006 41AC and have a leak from my fresh water manifold. There are six o-rings and I need to
Admiral at 6:36am 06.15.14
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I have a Cat. 30 and need to replace the packing. What is recommended to use? Brand, type etc. I
colemills at 6:19am 06.15.14
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I need a new prop for my 27 with an Atomic 5411. What are the specs and where can I find used one ?
John740 at 6:12am 06.15.14
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Does anyone have a pattern for the original Cal 25 pop top canvas cover. The previous owner threw it
sailingbluewaters at 6:09am 06.15.14
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I would like o know the water tank sizes for the above boat. It shows 218 gallons but not the 3 tan
Bowedtoothdoc at 5:48am 06.15.14
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I have an AC driven cold plate system for my fridge and freezer. Normally they won"t even run off of
DJN51 at 5:33am 06.15.14
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Out on Lake Michigan yesterday. Great wind, no waves, then the biting flies attacked. Had to get
Doc_holiday at 5:22am 06.15.14
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Anyone know? Did he and Ruth fall off the ends of the earth or did I or someone else tick them off?
judsonj at 9:55pm 06.14.14
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Swivel Jack placement Bought a new boat recently (Macgregor 22) and have it trailered in my drive w
John_F at 7:25pm 06.14.14
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My boat has a Xantrex Trucharge 2 battery charger. It's my fifth season with the charger and the ba
ShaggsV21 at 6:18pm 06.14.14
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i might be going to look at a venture of newport next weekend, faster/ slower boat than the v21? Are
DannyS at 6:05pm 06.14.14
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Anyone out there bought a sail kit from Sailrite and sewn your own? I've wanted one of their machine
Thomasjbrothersjr at 5:23pm 06.14.14
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I have been cruising around the site looking for jib sheet lengths for a Catalina 22 with a CDI Roll
sd1953 at 4:59pm 06.14.14
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I got my boat out in the Atlantic Ocean today. Under sail. It was my first with this, my first "re
TLW at 4:25pm 06.14.14
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My O'day 31 has the traveler mounted over the coachroof as do other models. The traveler is mounted/
troutsmustang at 3:44pm 06.14.14
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I put my foot through the rightside bow plexiglass window. What is the best way to replace and wher
CJRoxs at 2:15pm 06.14.14
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Has anyone ever ordered from these guys? http://nationalbiminitops.com/summersetelite/Boat--Bimin
dbrandt622821 at 1:13pm 06.14.14
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I'd like to do away with the manual cable to shut down the fuel supply to my Yanmar engine. Has anyo

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Port light - how do i get this glass out?
73Oday20 at 11:14am 05.11.23
Kent from Catalinadirect suggested "Catalina owners have twisted the frame to get the lens out and b
Need seawater pump for Hunter 42 Kohler 9.5 KW generator
BBC16385 at 11:11am 05.11.23
So how long do you think this pump is going to last? The full year ? Did you ever stop to think t
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blakeroday at 11:04am 05.11.23
Attached are a couple of pics:
how do you remove minor barnicals on gel coat
Head Sail at 10:33am 05.11.23
Scrape with putty knife and then buy some Lime-Away at Home Depot and wash.
Need seawater pump for Hunter 42 Kohler 9.5 KW generator
Ralph Johnstone at 10:26am 05.11.23
The pump was installed yesterday and it is working. So how long do you think this pump is going t
Need seawater pump for Hunter 42 Kohler 9.5 KW generator
BBC16385 at 9:41am 05.11.23
A caveat to the above. Pump GM46936 is the pump installed on the Kohler but it has been replaced by
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karellen at 9:34am 05.11.23
Gotcha. Thanks. I'm actually about 75% done with a parametric OpenSCAD design with options for mo
Hauturier equivalent in USA?
dlochner at 9:22am 05.11.23
I would not rule out anything out until I had actually checked with the authority that issues accre
mast struts
JimJackson at 8:58am 05.11.23
New struts are available on the site here. The 260 is the same as the 270 but water ballast vs fu
mast struts
JimJackson at 8:56am 05.11.23
Is the strut the same thing as a gin pole? I'm not sure what part you are trying to replace. If i
When does a screw become a bolt?
Kings Gambit at 8:15am 05.11.23
Brace and bit style were. My grandfather was a cabinet maker and I have his old bits for both usage
how do you remove minor barnicals on gel coat   (1)
rgranger at 8:09am 05.11.23
Acid wash. You can use muriatic acid from the hardware store or dilute hydrochloric acid. CLR or O
When does a screw become a bolt?
Kings Gambit at 8:04am 05.11.23
Brace and bit style were. My grandfather was a cabinet maker and I have his old bits for both usage
When does a screw become a bolt?
Leeward Rail at 8:02am 05.11.23
There are manually-powered drills common in wood-working shops. I doubt they are or were used to dr
how do you remove minor barnicals on gel coat
Captain Larry-DH at 7:41am 05.11.23
Acid wash. You can use muriatic acid from the hardware store or dilute hydrochloric acid. CLR or On
2004 Hunter 420 Passage-Curved cabin step?
rgranger at 7:39am 05.11.23
There was a very recent post with a similar goal. https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/hunte
mast struts   (3)
rgranger at 7:35am 05.11.23
Is the strut the same thing as a gin pole? I'm not sure what part you are trying to replace. If it

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