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dcranford at 11:44am 05.03.13
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Needs a lot of work so I am looking for any info Owners manual specs whatever Any help is appreciat
GorillaToast at 10:55am 05.03.13
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Tiller broke off when I sat on it while tacking. does anyone know of someone who is parting out a
kpgraci at 10:55am 05.03.13
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so....I know you northern latitude sailors deal with long sailing layoffs due to that thing you call
Piotr at 10:11am 05.03.13
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Going down Chesapeake tomorrow, so I decided to check my 2-year old OB I bought brand new from West
RonBarr at 10:01am 05.03.13
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I have just purchased a S2 6.7 and want to go sailing. Has anyone used a lifting bridle on a 6.7/6.9
Capt Strapfoots at 9:36am 05.03.13
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I just bought a telescoping swim ladder but it tends to stick, if I shake it back and forth it colla
harraz at 9:13am 05.03.13
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Hello, I'm looking for a mast for my O'Day II or O'Day 17. It's a 1986 boat with mast attached to
Chris Burti at 8:44am 05.03.13
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In the FWIW category, the Admiral and I each have a set of high quality Atlantis foul weather gear p
Hull Finish   (2)
agprice22 at 7:58am 05.03.13
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Just finished the first 3 coats on my hull today. Thought I would send a photo. Instead of waxing, I
Flyindiver at 7:20am 05.03.13
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I have posted previously that I was considering buying a 235. The one I have been evaluating is hull
pullark at 7:10am 05.03.13
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Hi, I want to check valve lash/clearance and reading the service manual it talks about adjustment o
MollyMaguire at 6:58am 05.03.13
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So, I live in Connecticut which has a 6% sales tax, but I'm buying a boat in Rhode Island, which has
FourPoints at 6:46am 05.03.13
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I've been using the Finesse-it II on the buffer before waxing for the last few years with quite good
kingsailor at 6:21am 05.03.13
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Does anyone know where to find the faucet in the attached picture?
YVRguy at 6:04am 05.03.13
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Has anyone experimented with different types of stove fuel for the Origo non-pressurized or similar?
Albanach at 3:05am 05.03.13
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foolproof at 10:15pm 05.02.13
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Hello all: I currently own a '76 Catalina 30 and like a lot of owners, am looking at moving up.
Kestle at 9:09pm 05.02.13
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A 55 lb 12 volt minn kota trawling motor has been suggested to me. Anyone experimented with one of
jwbnb at 9:02pm 05.02.13
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I am looking for the bushing that seals the hole where the steering cable passes through the hull ne
Ward H at 7:25pm 05.02.13
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While my O'day 25 mast is down for other work, I will be mounting an anchor light on the top. The ya

Recent Replies

When does a screw become a bolt?
Crusty Ol Salt at 2:44pm 05.11.23
So how do you tighten the nut on a bolt of lightning? :huh: Only Zeus can accomplish this task.
When does a screw become a bolt?
Crusty Ol Salt at 2:41pm 05.11.23
I think this is a great thread! It's like the difference between a ship and a boat. The navy ans
When does a screw become a bolt?
Crusty Ol Salt at 2:39pm 05.11.23
Alright then... next question... are these screw drivers or wrenches.:biggrin: long run.
Catalina 320: Mystery Motor near Shower Sump Pump
jviss at 2:35pm 05.11.23
The intake thru hull served 3 purposes ... 1) toilet intake (which we have eliminated by using fres
Catalina 350 extended range fuel
Cmp1110 at 1:54pm 05.11.23
JSSailem, no disrespect intended but if I enter that performance chart at 2500 rpm then follow to t
O'Day 28'.
Davidasailor26 at 1:51pm 05.11.23
When does a screw become a bolt?
Kings Gambit at 1:46pm 05.11.23
Very cool... thnx So why do we call it tacking when we zig-zag into the wind? And what are we co
Spinnaker
Hollyberry at 1:20pm 05.11.23
The block for your spinnaker should have a good swivel on it because the 'pull' of a spinnaker can g
Catalina 320: Mystery Motor near Shower Sump Pump
DonScribner at 1:19pm 05.11.23
"What do you think it means, or what word would you use? " Paraphrasing from one of the best movie
Dinghy Power
Johnb at 1:15pm 05.11.23
Sorry, this is barely believable that people could mix up RIB and RU and then blithely state about 2
Catalina 320: Mystery Motor near Shower Sump Pump
dmax at 12:50pm 05.11.23
Accessible. You keep us'ing that word. I don't think it means what you think it means. "What do
When does a screw become a bolt?   (2)
rgranger at 12:22pm 05.11.23
Alright then... next question... are these screw drivers or wrenches.:biggrin:
Dinghy Power
dlochner at 12:16pm 05.11.23
Sometimes easier to manage tied alongside than to handle as a tow. This is called a hip tow. htt
Dinghy Power
twalker H260 at 12:09pm 05.11.23
I think the ambiguity is the model number - one is a rib-260 (10hp or 6.5?). The other is a ru-260
Machine screw for hand rails
ggrizzard at 12:09pm 05.11.23
Go with the "skinny" ones. 1/4 is too big.
Dinghy Power
rgranger at 12:08pm 05.11.23
I guess I would go with transom weight since there seems to be some abiguity on HP.
Dinghy Power
rgranger at 12:07pm 05.11.23
and the WM page says 6.5hp https://www.westmarine.com/west-marine-rib-260-rigid-hull-inflatable-boa
Dinghy Power
rgranger at 12:05pm 05.11.23
From the specs page... 10 hp Manufacturer's number : NZ11450C Dimension : 2,60m (8,5') More Infor
Dinghy Power   (1)
twalker H260 at 12:05pm 05.11.23
Based on the capacity plate you can have a max 4hp motor on that dinghy. Sometimes easier to manage

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