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newsailor72 at 3:01pm 07.16.13
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hope to do the trip this weekend. We went to Avalon this Jan. and the crossing was pretty smooth.
tripmorgan at 2:28pm 07.16.13
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i bought a 31' seafarer with the promise of a rudder that was being repaired, that was nearly a year
npettett at 2:02pm 07.16.13
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Today I rewired the blower switch so I can run the blower without having the key on. Definitely a sa
Roger Long at 1:57pm 07.16.13
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My new Mantus 25 from the SBO store: https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/1069938_4429700201
robertsapp at 1:53pm 07.16.13
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I'm bored and I thought I'd start a discussion to solicit opinions. We might be looking to buy a big
rgranger at 1:50pm 07.16.13
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I'm sure this has been asked and answered before... but I couldn't find what I needed using the sear
Champ Percy at 1:41pm 07.16.13
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Hi, Does anyone know how long it usually takes to sail the length of Cayuga Lake? Champ
Champ Percy at 1:17pm 07.16.13
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Hi Folks, I'm curious if anyone would strongly advise against leaving the mast up while replacing
Brian S at 12:52pm 07.16.13
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Hey, all, my little O'day has a 110% jib, with fixed jib sheet fairlead position. The original s
GWG at 12:27pm 07.16.13
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I am following up on the responses to my discussion topic regarding my concerns about the adequacy o
Beamerguy100 at 12:11pm 07.16.13
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I notice the mast on my Hunter 240 has a bend aft starting just at the spreaders - its just a little
Beamerguy100 at 12:06pm 07.16.13
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With the motor and battery on the same side my Hunter 240 has a noticeable permanent list to starboa
alabamaranger at 11:49am 07.16.13
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I am getting a 1988 Mac 26D. I am trading my Catalina 22 for it and hope I am not making a mistake.
LuzSD at 11:44am 07.16.13
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Gosh, I miss Stu and wondered how long he has to sit things out? I hope his 'banned' status will be
Dave9854 at 11:33am 07.16.13
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I have a Airmar speed temp sensor hooked into my ST60+ system. The temp is at 104 all the time and
rgarrison@gmail.com at 11:14am 07.16.13
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I just bought a used boat with a ST4000+ and A70D chartplotter. Everything seems to work fine except
Nahart51 at 11:11am 07.16.13
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I just bought a new Tohatsu 6hp SailPro. Now I need a motor bracket. I am looking at a Garelick rat
Gr8Mike at 10:36am 07.16.13
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Hello everyone, I'm purchasing my new home, a 32 O'Day CC. Is there anyone in the Puget Sound area w
Navicula at 10:31am 07.16.13
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I am trying to install a c80 with radar on my boat.....I am testing the equipment at home........I c
mwilbur at 10:13am 07.16.13
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I need to replace the wiring from the stern to the mast base where there is a connector for the mast

Recent Replies

Continupus mainsail furling
Hello Below at 9:56am 06.01.23
I have this same winch fitted on my e33. Along with detailed instructions as to how to use the winch
Anyone know where I can find one of these?
rgranger at 9:25am 06.01.23
According to this website... it is not produced in the US but they can order you one from overseas
Spreader bird deterrent lines.....
NYSail at 9:20am 06.01.23
A more permanent method I have tried string, cable ties but nothing lasted years. I finally came u
Spreader bird deterrent lines.....
Alan Johnson at 9:15am 06.01.23
A more permanent method I have tried string, cable ties but nothing lasted years. I finally came up
Helm vibration, Hunter 36e
PNWE36 at 9:11am 06.01.23
Thanks to everyone for your replies. I have concluded from this I shouldn't feel any noticeable vib
Helm vibration, Hunter 36e
PNWE36 at 9:08am 06.01.23
Shouldn't be anything worth noticing. Are you able to do the work on your boat or are you at the m
Spreader bird deterrent lines.....
JamesG161 at 9:07am 06.01.23
These worked for me, but not needed on the spreader per se. A pennant line works too. https://www
SBO PacificNW Racing Crew Report
JamesG161 at 9:01am 06.01.23
Here are SV Hadley's colors. USNavy colors Blue and Gold. Jim...
Helm vibration, Hunter 36e
PNWE36 at 8:41am 06.01.23
The rudder was checked by the surveyor plus I checked it myself when we had it out of the water e
Helm vibration, Hunter 36e
PNWE36 at 8:38am 06.01.23
From your description, I'd lean towards your prop. Your mechanic has covered what I would have sugg
Helm vibration, Hunter 36e
PNWE36 at 8:35am 06.01.23
Mast Gate for a 27
danooxnard at 8:01am 06.01.23
I have a Catalina Direct mastgate on my C22 it works great, I am very happy with it. Dano
Continupus mainsail furling
JamesG161 at 8:00am 06.01.23
Ok all, he is new to in-mast furling. He needs to learn the Mechanism. No springs or such, when @j
New owner of C310 Hull#23
jssailem at 7:55am 06.01.23
That is handy John2. How is the seat supported when up? Looks like it is a part of the ladder. Does
2002 Volvo Penta heat exchanger bypass
JamesG161 at 7:54am 06.01.23
Fresh vs Salt water is not the key on heat exchange. On my VP 22MD-L The Hear Ex is easy access, s
Continupus mainsail furling
jssailem at 7:50am 06.01.23
You know @kappykaplan, he lives south of the Mason Dixon line, down there on the Gulf where pirates
SBO PacificNW Racing Crew Report   (1)
jssailem at 7:47am 06.01.23
An asymmetrical is a great sail for the use on the Salish Sea/Puget Sound. Many times during the sum
Continupus mainsail furling
kappykaplan at 7:44am 06.01.23
The wench provides muscle power :huh:
2002 Volvo Penta heat exchanger bypass
kappykaplan at 7:43am 06.01.23
this is not a good idea. The antifreeze/water mix in the engine has a higher boiling point than wat
Continupus mainsail furling
jssailem at 7:37am 06.01.23
Looks like you have a Selden rig. Here is the parts diagram https://support.seldenmast.com/files/14

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