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need info on rigging and sailing an oday 17 daysailer Big_John23 at 6:30pm 08.20.13 Day Sailers 3/6678 Hey I just got an oday 17ft daysailer and I'm new to sailing I need help on rigging the boom and jib
Need help :( eldinzek at 6:21pm 08.20.13 Trailer Sailors 26/7769 I'm getting a trailer for an Oday 25. The trailer was used for a power boat so now I have to do some
What type ports cjfj at 5:34pm 08.20.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/849 I have a couple of broken cam mounts on the opening ports I have a temp fix for it now but will be p
Tell me about Rock Hall DAVA390 at 4:52pm 08.20.13 Destinations 3/3221 The Admiral and I are planning our first overnighter in this boat. Holiday weekend coming, feeling b
Trimming new ports or not? a65sailor at 4:08pm 08.20.13 Ask All Sailors 7/1600 Hi, I have purchased a Hunter 34 and am working on a few things. What I need to know is if I should
New Sails for a Beneteau 311 CapitalistSailor at 3:21pm 08.20.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 17/8432 As the proud, new owner of a Beneteau Oceanis 311, I am thinking about possible sail upgrades to imp
Replacing handrails on 1982 H25 JBE51 at 3:07pm 08.20.13 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1194 Anyone replaced the handrails? If so you know they also have a flange that keeps the cabin sliding
Wheel size and shaft size 37c Pilotocopilot at 3:00pm 08.20.13 The Cherubini Hunters 3/980 Hi all, just saw a 40" Lewmar folding wheel for sale for 450 and was wondering If anyone could give
log books fred1diver at 3:00pm 08.20.13 Ask All Sailors 42/7250 Ok, lets all be honest here, who uses one? and what do you write in it? I have a solid scuba divi
Centerboard trunk. mendota1 at 1:25pm 08.20.13 Catalina 22 0/1003 I am working on a 2006 centerboard Catalina 22 which just encountered a "near catastrophic" failure.
Beneteau first class 8 water in cockpit MichaelF at 12:45pm 08.20.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 2/1415 I have bought a First Class 8. Did the design originally include an insert to slot in the cockpit to
Recessed Lights (in my case on a 2002 H306) Bedouin at 12:45pm 08.20.13 Mid-Size Boats 9/1935 Hello! I recently acquired a 2002 306 and would like to swap out the cabin lights for LEDs. Apparen
Main and Jib Halyards keep getting stuck! (1) shan0220 at 12:03pm 08.20.13 Ask All Sailors 9/6128 Hi! I have a 1978 Catalina 27' that I have had for a year now. Last year the jib halyard got stuck a
How fast is the O'day 240? LoveTwoSail at 11:46am 08.20.13 Ask An Oday Owner 10/7326 This is our first year sailing the O'day 240, and we sail on a small Pennsylvania lake with limited
Dinette conversion Percy at 11:41am 08.20.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1530 I'm looking at a solid 1985 Hunter 31, but the current owner doesn't know how to convert the dinette
We made the news! (again) Video inside Jared1048 at 11:15am 08.20.13 Ask All Sailors 1/1010 We are the last scene putting the duck on the mast as we took 3rd place in our start :) http://v
Leaking forward water tank Chuck Reynolds at 10:41am 08.20.13 Big Boats 0/1223 My forward water tank leaks...losing about 1/3 of my tank. Is the tank easily removal and repairabl
alternatives to thru hull fittings smprincipal at 10:17am 08.20.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 10/3454 Ok so I have a Catalina 25 1985 the previous owner removed the thru hull fittings for the original s
Mast step for Oday 22 jdgnjp at 8:12am 08.20.13 Day Sailers 3/2211 We recently purchased a 1973 Oday 22 with a replacement mast, bronze color, bendy. It rests in a ma
Fried battery (1) IanJ at 7:30am 08.20.13 Ask All Sailors 30/3595 :cussing:Heres one for you electric experts. I have a 1984 Hunter 31. I have two battery banks, with

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Replacing Sheaves on a Catalina 27 jssailem at 11:50am 05.01.23 Is dropping the mast and replacing the sheaves a difficult job? Yes and No. First time experience
Alternative to bimini (2) jssailem at 11:46am 05.01.23 <p>
A Good Commercial First Aid Kit for Boats? Dalliance at 11:24am 05.01.23 I have a pretty basic first aid kit on the boat. To date, have never opened it for any more than a b
A Good Commercial First Aid Kit for Boats? Timm R Oday25 at 11:12am 05.01.23 How is my hand ? There is either tingling or numbness in my thumb . Somewhat limited range of motion
Alternative to bimini (1) Morgan donor at 10:49am 05.01.23 Maybe, add a solar panel to charge your devices. Seriously, Just buy a bimini for $500.
Tightening Engine Belt on Universal 5411 jssailem at 10:27am 05.01.23 @Richard19068 and @shank that article by MaineSail brings three issues to light. The lack of proper
New Rug MattieJo at 10:27am 05.01.23 It looks great! I didn't something similar, the non skid on the reverse side was rubber like. It c
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't jssailem at 10:18am 05.01.23 I hope the past beautiful weather has brought enjoyment and outdoor boating to all, replacing the we
A Good Commercial First Aid Kit for Boats? jviss at 10:17am 05.01.23 What I didn't know about were "ZipStiches " . We have them several first aid bags that travel with
Sailing Movies? buddybear at 10:15am 05.01.23 You can find lots of movies, audiobooks, and ebooks from your public library. Especially ones you w
DIY of standing rigging with compression fittings Avi at 10:10am 05.01.23 Thank you all for the reply, I always learn something and get educated from all the feed backs
A Good Commercial First Aid Kit for Boats? dLj at 10:07am 05.01.23 @Timm R Oday25 so my first question to you is how is your hand now? That sounds very bad. The second
Alternative to bimini Kingjim91 at 10:01am 05.01.23
A Good Commercial First Aid Kit for Boats? tfox2069 at 9:59am 05.01.23 What I didn't know about were "ZipStiches " . We have them several first aid bags that travel with
A Good Commercial First Aid Kit for Boats? Timm R Oday25 at 9:44am 05.01.23 Interesting thread . Personal experiance has lead me to believe ,eventually I will get more stitches
Sailing Movies? DRhoads at 9:40am 05.01.23 the weekend sailor.
Raritan PHII lubricate piston from top? (1) dlochner at 9:25am 05.01.23 Why do you change the joker valve every spring ? I keep waiting for the first indication of a failu
DIY of standing rigging with compression fittings jssailem at 9:05am 05.01.23 @Joe stated is very clearly. I concur with his observations. 2016 I removed the mast on my 1974 Cal
Raritan PHII lubricate piston from top? (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:04am 05.01.23 I don't get out too much Dave, so I'll have to ask for your patience here. or the first indication
LiFePO4 Update - Any Experiences to Report? dlochner at 8:59am 05.01.23 Yes, but they still have batteries and some 12V stuff, don't they? The batteries are likely very

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