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Another Noob (2) Q22 at 8:37pm 08.18.13 Catalina 22 7/1435 I had a Hobie 18 got married and decided we need more room.Today I bought an 86 Catalina 22 I know h
How tight the luff on a code Zero Bazzer at 8:28pm 08.18.13 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 3/4212 A friend of mine has a issue with the headboard ripping on his Code 0 spinnaker which is rigged with
Centerboard parts agprice22 at 6:14pm 08.18.13 Day Sailers 2/1023 I just finished reading an excellent post documenting the replacement and repair of the pendant, cen
Need extra wide goal posts on the trailer DAVA390 at 6:01pm 08.18.13 Trailer Sailors 17/4797 Ok, I give up, I`m tired of fighting with this boat to get it on the trailer! My P18 had goal posts
Jibsheet questions light12pdr at 5:47pm 08.18.13 Catalina 22 17/1875 I am new to sailing. I came across a 1977 Catalina 22 for sale and I bought it. She needs work, but
Potential engine problem stevec22206 at 5:03pm 08.18.13 Ask All Sailors 6/1268 Motored back to the marina today, about 25 minutes at 2500 rpm on our M18 Universal. Making steady 6
Replacing refrigerator thru hull (1) bkekst at 4:55pm 08.18.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/2021 I've run into problems with my refrigerator thru hull intake. The seacock is broken in the closed po
Mast raising / lowering on a 26 agprice22 at 3:58pm 08.18.13 Day Sailers 11/4421 Does anyone here raise / lower his mast manually on a 26? I see that the shrouds are aft of the cent
Can my keel be changed? Simplicity1145 at 3:10pm 08.18.13 Catalina 22 8/1468 I have a tall rig 2006 Capri 22 with a 4' fin keel. Next season I'm moving on a lagoon that has only
Air filtration on Westerbeke 10/2? Mickstr6 at 2:23pm 08.18.13 Ask An Oday Owner 2/883 Anyone know if there's any filtration of air on Westerbeke 10/2 engines? There's no air filter per s
Searching for a part Metalstud2003 at 1:44pm 08.18.13 Day Sailers 2/1062 First I would like to say Hello, I am new to this site. I have a older Oday Daysailer that I have re
TSCA Small Reach Regatta Photos Roger Long at 12:09pm 08.18.13 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 2/4861 I'm back in cell phone coverage after an incredible four days of non-stop small boat fun. I have ju
Great Sail and then Bang!! Rudder snapped?? shanker at 11:09am 08.18.13 Smaller Boats 3/1269 Was out yesterday with a friend for a sail. Winds were <2 knots. They quickly picked up to a steady
1994 Hunter 26 Jib kitxu at 10:17am 08.18.13 Smaller Boats 2/1202 Hello, I just bought a 1994 Hunter 26, but i have a little problem, the boat doesnt have a autojib a
My new jackhammer odaydokay at 10:17am 08.18.13 Ask All Sailors 53/8941 So we are cruising along under power (Universal M12) and all of a sudden we get this jackhammer soun
Charter challenges (1) Deadline at 9:31am 08.18.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/845 Starting up williamsburgchartersails.com this summer has posed numerous business, marketing and regu
26S Swing Keel mark_hannah2002 at 8:02am 08.18.13 Parts Search 1/1235 Found a great deal on a 1994 Macgregor 26S. Guess the swing keel is missing. I found a brand new one
Sunset in NJ (1) Hydro Therapy at 7:56am 08.18.13 Day Sailers 7/1266 My wife and went out yesterday. Beautiful day on the water. Just wanted to share this photo.
Musical sail (1) Deadline at 7:32am 08.18.13 Mid-Size Boats 0/819 A surprise birthday sail for Gene Yoder led to a 20-mile run along the York River in brisk winds. Hi
Snakebit so far this season BobM at 6:09am 08.18.13 S2 9/1635 I won't go into details, but although I got the boat in at its usual time...mid June...it took a mon

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Time for a new outboard Timm R Oday25 at 12:27pm 03.23.23 I've looked at Yamaha's website . I see the 8 horse /9 horse . No mention of the extended length bei
To all 23.5/240/26 & 260 Owners... Lift Line Replacement (1) rgranger at 12:03pm 03.23.23 213945
Mid-90s gel cote matching Crazy Dave Condon at 11:56am 03.23.23 Call the help desk and ask for either Al or Joe. Ask them for the correct color code. The gel coa
Time for a new outboard Benny17441 at 11:51am 03.23.23 You can probably use a 10 HP on that Oday25, it all depends on how far you go out from land and the
How to lock the wheel ? Sailgunner at 11:35am 03.23.23 I had the same problem on my 410. It is not a minor procedure to dismantel the brake but it can be
Sourcing original hull decals Ralph Johnstone at 11:30am 03.23.23
Repair water damaged wood. Newport 30 MK III vsfoster at 11:20am 03.23.23 Yes, of course. I will be replacing all of the rigging and chain plates in couple of months. I would
Repair water damaged wood. Newport 30 MK III Don S/V ILLusion at 10:55am 03.23.23 Hard to see clearly what the extent of damage might be. As this is a significant structural point, I
Sailors rescued Johann at 10:48am 03.23.23 Suspect the rescue boat was equipped with SSB which is used on open ocean to communicate. Once clos
Sailors rescued PaulK at 10:48am 03.23.23 If you read the first-hand account, it explains that there were boats nearby because of an ARC trans
Rolling furler question about foil zinahewitt at 10:39am 03.23.23 You can use the open slot to rig twin headsails for sailing dead downwind. If you search around yo
Rolling furler question about foil Joe at 10:06am 03.23.23 You can use the open slot to rig twin headsails for sailing dead downwind. If you search around you
How to lock the wheel ? Davidasailor26 at 10:04am 03.23.23 Is it an Edson pedestal? If so you may be able to replace the brake pads with instructions like thes
Sailors rescued jssailem at 9:59am 03.23.23 Suspect the rescue boat was equipped with SSB which is used on open ocean to communicate. Once close
How to lock the wheel ? henri at 9:49am 03.23.23 Thanks, but I have a "brake" screw on the side of the steering column, but it seems not to function.
mast lights BigEasy at 9:45am 03.23.23 I think we used our deck light once while we were all stepping off the boat in the slip. I don't t
mast lights Justin_NSA at 9:36am 03.23.23 I think we used our deck light once while we were all stepping off the boat in the slip. I don't th
Sailors rescued DArcy at 9:36am 03.23.23 I am interested in the technology the EPRIB/PLB broadcasts your GPS at the moment you push the bu
Tooling for Removing and Re-installing Prop Shaft Flange Tally Ho at 9:28am 03.23.23
O Day 28 radiator expansion tank Richard19068 at 9:15am 03.23.23 @ eherlihy. Are you referring that the unit I have is an incorrect unit? I'm not following, obvious

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