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Hey Keith RECESS at 4:26pm 07.17.13 Ask An Oday Owner 0/754 How has the summer been on the IP?
I dont know the terminology (1) Oblivionboyj at 3:51pm 07.17.13 Ask All Sailors 19/2284 I was wondering if there is a name for the small fixture that the anchor chain passes through to get
Prop Walk dancan51 at 3:25pm 07.17.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/2579 I have just purchased a 1984 Hunter 31. I cannot back the boat out the the dock and turn the stern t
minifish daggerboard Ferne Winborne at 3:09pm 07.17.13 AMF 4/8710 Anyone know the dimensions of a minifish daggerboard or where I can buy one. This is about a 1977 mo
removing prop shaft H27 (2006) afelkey at 2:35pm 07.17.13 Mid-Size Boats 0/953 What is the easiest way to remove the prop shaft, drop rudder or pull strut? Ended up dropping the
main sail problems cgusto at 1:15pm 07.17.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 11/2727 I have recently purchased 2008 Beneteau 343. When pulling out the main sail it gets hung up at the
Angles through line organizers nestorph at 12:54pm 07.17.13 Ask All Sailors 9/1544 I'm about to install some line organizers on my deck and am working with some time spacing. Are the
What size boat? Udacha at 12:24pm 07.17.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1466 Hello All, I have been on a quest for several months to find the right size cruising sailboat. Hu
Reefing Setup on H310 KenK13623 at 11:37am 07.17.13 Mid-Size Boats 3/1127 I have a 2000 H310 (bought it about 6 years ago) that has 2 reef points on the main with 2 reef line
Maine surveyor recommendation? Sailor Sue at 9:57am 07.17.13 Ask All Sailors 6/1940 We are going to look at a boat in Yarmouth, Maine. If it passes our initial survey we will want a f
3gmf yanmar diesel engine oil and capacity specs deignan at 9:25am 07.17.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1722 What brand, weight, and capacity does this motor take?
Removing Centerboard cb32863 at 8:53am 07.17.13 Ask An Oday Owner 2/925 Looking for information on how to remove the centerboard on a 25. I read some that said you unscrew
Looking for a used Hunter 27 mast Barnacle Bill at 8:52am 07.17.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/728 Looking for a used mast in usable condition for a Cherubini Hunter 27. Need the spreaders too. If
Forward Hatch (1) Bilbo at 7:50am 07.17.13 Catalina 22 6/1565 I'm going to post a suggestion that I've not seen so far anywhere else. This regards the forward hat
Looking for sails Odayinoc at 7:37am 07.17.13 Ask All Sailors 3/886 I am looking for sails for an old daysailer. Does anyone have some sails for sale? OR can you advise
Peggy Hall's recommendations: Holding Tank ybrad at 7:23am 07.17.13 Big Boats 8/7214 Greetings all- Looking towards a Florida Keys trip after the Columbus Day Regatta which means it'
finishing the edge Pat at 6:51am 07.17.13 Ask An Oday Owner 2/842 Where do I find 3/8 inch or 1/2 inch tape to finish the edge of a piece of plywood...as finished by
Outboard Weight EImarina20B at 5:54am 07.17.13 Day Sailers 6/1280 I have '78 O'day 23 with a 5hp 2-stroke outboard. I want to upgrade the engine to a 4-stroke. I beli
M-18 Correct RPM harv at 11:24pm 07.16.13 Mid-Size Boats 2/1266 Universal M-18 Does anyone know what is the correct RPM is at idle without the transmission engaged.
Alternator repaired, now tach not working Coriolisbc at 10:25pm 07.16.13 Catalina 30 3/1368 Hi All; Recently my tach slowly quit working, then I noticed that the Voltmeter went below 12 V wh

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Winch replacement FastOlson at 8:24pm 08.01.22 On the subject of winch ratios in general, keep in mind the old adage that No One ever returned to t
Doyle stack pack dlochner at 7:59pm 08.01.22 Sails have to be trained to go into any of the stack packs. I have a Mack Pack and a new heavy stiff
New owner of neglected 1986 Capri 18 scottscotty at 7:37pm 08.01.22 Stdilbert... I am up the chowan river. Perhaps one day we will run across each other. G'day
Tools thinwater at 7:31pm 08.01.22 Keep the boat drier. If the tools are rusting, the humidity is too high.
The Verdict David in Sandusky at 7:18pm 08.01.22 I understand your loyalty to Catalina. We have chartered the 30, 34, and 36 models. But friends who
H49 washing machine install artboas at 7:00pm 08.01.22 Hi everyone, we are now in our 4th year living aboard and full time cruising. we have survived thu
Alternator upgrade thoughts for Yanmar SycloneDriver at 6:52pm 08.01.22 My smart shunt was showing 98% with a 5 amp load at 12.0 volt. They are probably shot or I have a b
Seawater pump for A/C 4Winds at 6:48pm 08.01.22 If you pump more water you may be able to remove more heat, after all that's where the heat is goin
Doyle stack pack Tally Ho at 6:45pm 08.01.22 I have a Mack Pack, but pretty similar. My main sail is pretty new, and pretty stiff. I have to st
Alternator upgrade thoughts for Yanmar Davidasailor26 at 6:42pm 08.01.22 Took the boat out yesterday and with only 5 amps load my house bank fell very quickly to 12.0 volt
Anyone have this drawer fridge? berner73 at 6:35pm 08.01.22 Quick question, though: can I trial run the fridge here in the house (it's a 12V only) by using a s
Victorian BMV-712 vs Balmar SG2000 Johann at 6:21pm 08.01.22
Seawater pump for A/C SycloneDriver at 6:10pm 08.01.22 If you pump more water you may be able to remove more heat, after all that's where the heat is going
Question - Cushion for the galley tale to make a bed sail sfbay at 6:09pm 08.01.22 At home............if you do not find/have a storage location, for example, under the v-berth mattre
Sail measurements 11a sail sfbay at 6:05pm 08.01.22
Sailing Dingy Questions (O'Day Widgeon) deander at 5:47pm 08.01.22 Thanks for your kind words, John. You guys up there in WA have some of the most challenging sailing
Anyone have this drawer fridge? stickinthemud57 at 5:32pm 08.01.22 So this project is moving forward. I bought the fridge despite some conflicting reports on how deep
Seawater pump for A/C NCBrew at 5:30pm 08.01.22 I changed my A/C water pump to a 12v pump trying to save a few 110V amps. It works fine and pumps mo
It appears that I'm collecting boats. stickinthemud57 at 5:29pm 08.01.22
Seawater pump for A/C 4Winds at 5:23pm 08.01.22 AC never cools down a boat like a Landlubber home. We have one 16k BTU and one 8k BTU and it is co

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