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Delawaredave at 7:40pm 06.23.14
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1982 Hunter 27. Faucet (believed original) in aft leaks when used - does not leak when closed. L
Ward H at 7:24pm 06.23.14
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Had a nice long sail today in winds 10 - 15. Started out with full main and full 110 jib. On close
meirgerner at 5:17pm 06.23.14
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I have a Hunter 33 (Legend) with Yanmar 3YM30 engine and 1" shaft. I am looking for an appropriate p
jimparnin at 5:08pm 06.23.14
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I have an Irwin Citation 38 with a baby stay. Other than fouling my Genoa while tacking what is its
Daddio at 4:54pm 06.23.14
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I have a 96 29.5 with a 2GM20F diesel. It does start and run ok but it has this single leaver contro
Mike 1 at 4:48pm 06.23.14
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I came across what I think are the original Vector sails for my 1982 H27. They do not look like th
Ziggler at 4:29pm 06.23.14
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With all the hardware stripped from the deck, it seems an opportune time to varnish the teak handrai
Gene Neill at 4:27pm 06.23.14
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Like this one: http://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm/product/517_22/teak-drawer-for-under-dinette-
hero4theday at 3:50pm 06.23.14
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I was browsing Craigslist and saw this. I've never seen a boat fold in half. http://knoxville.cr
rblevens at 2:42pm 06.23.14
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Terrel01 at 1:58pm 06.23.14
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I just want warn people that using the chemical called Odorlos can result in disaster. I used the p
sandersmills at 1:38pm 06.23.14
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I need to get the owners manual for my O'day 26, detailing rigging, stepping mast etc. Anyone have o
linecreek at 1:22pm 06.23.14
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Posting again. I cannot find my post from earlier today. Trying to get input on installing a Sears
robertsapp at 1:06pm 06.23.14
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We were trying to figure out how to make room on the sternrail of the 1997 376 we just bought for al
Fuligule at 12:41pm 06.23.14
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Hi everyone, Here are a few pictures and a modest presentation of my last project who became a fami
De-Masted   (2)
DHaranSailor at 12:33pm 06.23.14
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Hello, We had some wind on Saturday night in Chicago and I lost my mast during the rain storm.
nestorph at 12:22pm 06.23.14
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I just replaced the water pump. The boat was on the hard during the winter and apparently I didn't
runamuk at 12:19pm 06.23.14
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I'm getting ready to replace six of the Lewmar portlights on my Beneteau Oceanis 321. I plan on us
Bob4203 at 12:01pm 06.23.14
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I do not see the Cruise and Carry Air Conditioner advertised on West Marine anymore. Are they still
jpeac2 at 9:59am 06.23.14
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All - I have fallen deep into the bedding wormhole reading a lot of the threads across this site

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Wooden block under mast step.
Mark W at 3:10pm 08.28.23
Is it there to compensate for some sanding of the cabin top or compression post? Otherwise I would
Replace section of G4 anchor chain
Hayden Watson at 3:07pm 08.28.23
The rode has spent most of its life in the locker. 3-strand rope is easy to splice even when old as
SANTANA 23?
rgranger at 3:06pm 08.28.23
I don't understand what glass the tank valve while it was full of water? Did he fill it with someth
Wooden block under mast step.
Davidasailor26 at 3:05pm 08.28.23
Is it there to compensate for some sagging of the cabin top or compression post? Otherwise I would e
Clean up after holding tank leaked when pressurized
JBP-PA at 2:55pm 08.28.23
You might try "Nature's Miracle", it's intended for pet urine, but works with enzymes that work on e
Comparing Boat Specs - Apache 37   (2)
jon hansen at 2:17pm 08.28.23
Apache 37 eat review. same era as aeolus. carry lots of jibs, lots of crew and hold on tight. i ha
Replace section of G4 anchor chain
shemandr at 1:50pm 08.28.23
There are connection links. You'd have to check the specs to see how much strength they are rated f
Comparing Boat Specs - Apache 37
Scott T-Bird at 1:50pm 08.28.23
The info says she is a Sparkman & Stephens design, which means there are many similar boat models th
Replace section of G4 anchor chain
Roland5048 at 1:37pm 08.28.23
I'm with @Rick486 on this one. Cheap insurance. Penny wise and dollar foolish isn't worth the los
Replace section of G4 anchor chain
Rick486 at 1:31pm 08.28.23
This seems to me like a common sense thing. You have 100 ft of chain of unknown age. 60 ft is bad. S
Coolant Leak - Exchanger?
kloudie1 at 1:07pm 08.28.23
The fat o-rings that seal the tube bundle to the housing and end caps are a likely suspect.. It woul
Possible Air leak in M25 fuel line?
captcoho at 12:47pm 08.28.23
Is your fuel/water separator empty when you go to check it? This would indicate the leak is tank si
Possible Air leak in M25 fuel line?
captcoho at 12:40pm 08.28.23
Is your fuel/water separator empty when you go to check it? This would indicate the leak is tank si
Seeking guidence restoring My 1979 o'day 30
Johnny Sails at 12:34pm 08.28.23
should I paint the deck? there is a lot of non skid. what about painting the Interior fiberglass? I
Impact driver on window screws?
captcoho at 12:28pm 08.28.23
Thanks for these replies. Greg, I should clarify that I meant a manual rather than power impact dri
Impact driver on window screws?
captcoho at 12:25pm 08.28.23
We need to reseal our windows and some of the screws don't want to come out. My go-to solution is t
O'Day 31 Rudder Replacement
GeorgeC at 11:59am 08.28.23
Dan3121.....Check out this discussion on the Sailboat Owners Forum. (2) Replacing a rudder in the Wa
O'Day 31 Rudder Replacement
Hayden Watson at 11:54am 08.28.23
When I installed my Rudder Craft rudder, I cut off the extra length and drill the hole myself. To c
Coolant Leak - Exchanger?
dmdiehl64 at 11:35am 08.28.23
Is there a thin mist of AF on the engine or below the coolant water pump? Age of engine and coolant

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