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Looking for a used Hunter 27 mast Barnacle Bill at 8:52am 07.17.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/759 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 6/1595 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 3/928 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 8/7665 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 2/895 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 6/1423 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 2/1382 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 3/1524 Hi All; Recently my tach slowly quit working, then I noticed that the Voltmeter went below 12 V wh
Sell a boat lately? capejt at 9:33pm 07.16.13 Ask All Sailors 20/2910 Have you sold a boat recently? I'm in the process of trying to sell mine. Yes, it's listed here, as
Captains ( and Admirals) a Dearth of Proper Sailing Photos (1) Kestle at 8:45pm 07.16.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 21/3478 May I suggest we take a pause and provide suitable inducement for aquamarine transportation time, fo
water system jmhenry at 7:39pm 07.16.13 Pearson 2/2172 I was putting my Pearson 31 in the water this spring and filled the water tanks with the intention o
H356 Jib Trim on Broad Reach Bob R. at 7:15pm 07.16.13 Big Boats 7/1912 We were out for our annual week-long sail on the Chesapeake a few weeks ago and was frustrated again
Solar Panel gary at 5:44pm 07.16.13 Smaller Boats 9/1706 Is there a simple "in line" meter which will tell me if my solar panel is actually sending current t
Looking for wise advice DaddysHopeFloats at 5:35pm 07.16.13 Ask All Sailors 26/3149 Good day, I am searching for my first wind powered vessel, and I am hoping for some sound advice as
WB Catalina 250 LRH at 5:30pm 07.16.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/1010 Ahoy Mates, I'm considering the purchase of a late model (within 10 years) Catalina 250 with water
Hunter 28.5 jib Sheets get stuck SunsetSailor2 at 5:25pm 07.16.13 Mid-Size Boats 6/1982 Help I am a new to me Hunter 28.5 owner and love the boat so far. My problem is the Jib Sheets get h
Cq Cq Cq sullyj020 at 5:02pm 07.16.13 SSB and Ham Operators 7/8849 Ok guys, whats going on ???
expo 12.5 joel3b at 4:46pm 07.16.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/797 i just recieved a catalina expo 12.5 can someone please help me with the proper way to rig the th
1977 Tartan 37 sump pump tray ChrisBEdwards at 4:26pm 07.16.13 Other Sailboats 0/1341 Does anyone have a picture of an original sump pump tray for a 1977 Tartan 37?
New head paulj at 3:12pm 07.16.13 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 0/3313 Peggie Thanks for your advice as always, I just installed that electric Raritan Elegance slant back

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Beneteau First 24 Question jssailem at 1:03pm 01.30.23 Note: the traveler gives you the ability for continuous micro adjustments to trim. The Vang sheeting
Portable Generator as a Backup Power Source jssailem at 12:57pm 01.30.23 12V output of a generator that only gives 20 amps of output. That's what I'm referring to as trickl
Need pic of O'Day 25 Bow Project_Mayhem at 12:54pm 01.30.23 Yep. A previous owner installed some extra hardware on the bowstem. It was one long bolt at a crazy
National Documetation Portal SailingCal21 at 12:51pm 01.30.23 The scammers are very convincing in their presentation, I've had a few friends fall for the scam. I
Oday 302 keel surface Mackaroni at 12:48pm 01.30.23
Oday 302 keel surface Ralph Johnstone at 12:43pm 01.30.23 Check with a magnet to see if it's cast iron. If it is, my condolences.
Fire Extinguishers - What's in your galley? JamesG161 at 12:31pm 01.30.23 My Boat has 3 Dry Chemical. 1) In cockpit 2) Captains Cabin 3) In main salon , but in reach of Fron
And this is? JamesG161 at 12:19pm 01.30.23 Ground your boat and Isolate yourself How to Isolate yourself and crew depends on your Sailboat Si
Need pic of O'Day 25 Bow racenmotorsports at 12:09pm 01.30.23 @Project_Mayhem did you get this resolved? I'm not sure what the question is though. and yes I kno
New to me boat with rotting bulkhead racenmotorsports at 12:07pm 01.30.23 Did it work? Are you replacing it this off season in full?
hunter 49 steering quadrant. Zencra at 12:07pm 01.30.23 This is more or less correct thanks Art, and yes your spot on again. My linkages we're all loose but
Fire Extinguishers - What's in your galley? Ralph Johnstone at 11:59am 01.30.23 What fire extinguisher do you have mounted next to your galley as the "first to grab" when the frie
And this is? JamesG161 at 11:56am 01.30.23 From my post # 5 on that link above... ________ You never need a consensus on a SCIENCE! However se
And this is? JamesG161 at 11:50am 01.30.23 I have never seen anyone claim this except you.[ and Nigel Calder :facepalm: Sorry Walt, but I Qui
Portable Generator as a Backup Power Source dLj at 11:35am 01.30.23 Here's some data I collected last year. The batteries were 2 Group 31 Firefly batteries with a char
And this is? walt at 11:26am 01.30.23 Grounding your Sailboat, reduces your chances of a direct strike. I dont think this is true. Ground
Seattle area surveyors. Terry Cox at 11:25am 01.30.23 Anyone care to recommend a surveyor for a 1978 34ft sailboat? Hired Global Marine Surveyors, Inc.
Oday 25 portlights (2) racenmotorsports at 11:25am 01.30.23 Sorry for the long delay but here is an update on the portlights. We actually put the portlights in
And this is? Zom-B-Land at 11:23am 01.30.23 Howdy Jim. Any info is appreciated. Thanks zom-b on my friends??
Fire Extinguishers - What's in your galley? BigEasy at 11:20am 01.30.23 Just did a fire webinar on Saturday AM. Following is a listing of on board fire sources from highest

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