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Explain Bilge - 22 ChattOday at 5:25pm 04.25.13 Day Sailers 2/1019 Explain how it hooks up inside. I have a 1977 oday 22. It has the bailing hole in the cockpit that e
attn: R.I. Sailors capejt at 5:20pm 04.25.13 Ask All Sailors 6/1309 Hi all, I currently own a '79 Hunter 33 in CT. Thanks to our state legislature, DIY work in marinas
Lifevest? slowdog at 5:08pm 04.25.13 Ask All Sailors 20/2883 What is your thoughts on a inflatable life vest for a no swimmer was thanking about getting them one
Damn that CNG seadoggie at 4:55pm 04.25.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1017 "New" owner here. Does the male end of the CNG regulator that goes into the tank require a rubber ga
need manual 20 oday michaelknowles at 2:59pm 04.25.13 Ask An Oday Owner 1/803 Hello. I need a manual for my oday 20. My title says 1975 but the last two digits on the hull id num
KBW10 Transmission for Yanmar 2gm15 Replace, rebuild or new Ternang at 2:56pm 04.25.13 The Cherubini Hunters 2/4079 Motor sailed 1980 Hunter under time restraints from Fla to Mobile Bay with trans in forward. God and
Journey on the ICW JustDucky at 2:48pm 04.25.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/724 If anyone is interested, my wife, firstmate, admerial and best friend has been keeping a blog of our
Sliding hatch door 45cc 1brianduffy45CC at 1:53pm 04.25.13 Big Boats 1/717 Need instructions and part #'s for sliding hatch door.
Adding cleats to an internal halyard mast???? LoveTwoSail at 1:10pm 04.25.13 Ask All Sailors 3/1056 What is the best, or smartest way to add cleats to an internal halyard mast? None of our other b
10# Aluminum Propane Tank (may have propane in it!) for sale Skip Gundlach at 1:09pm 04.25.13 Sails Call Lounge 0/9 I couldn't find a marketplace/for-sale area... 10# Aluminum Propane Tank (may have propane in it!
Pirate Ship For Sale kloudie1 at 1:01pm 04.25.13 Ask All Sailors 12/3354 Maybe on a bayou, but certainly not out in waves! http://gulfport.craigslist.org/boa/3730171827.ht
o'day 20 port side cockpit hole Sastevenson at 12:26pm 04.25.13 Ask An Oday Owner 10/1215 Okay all of you o'day 20 owners here's a quick question. I am inquiring as to what went in the 4
G26 rudder repair while in water? clmartin0721 at 11:11am 04.25.13 Ask All Sailors 5/3117 Hello all, I need to repair the rudder bushings of my Grampian G26. I wanted to remove the rudder
Outboard Motor Stand? RonRock at 9:27am 04.25.13 Ask All Sailors 13/9966 I have a 9.9 Yamaha that I need to have a stand for storage and portability. Anybody have any good i
Bottom Primer saculmot at 8:36am 04.25.13 Sails Call Lounge 1/6686 I'm getting ready to do a bottom job on my trailer sailor that has a few blisters. Grinding and fill
replace sole on 30 ft hunter rsrl at 6:55am 04.25.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/761 need to repace sole on 30 ft hunter, how hard is it to remove couches and tables
28.5 Headsail Halyard (1) Warren Milberg at 6:28am 04.25.13 Mid-Size Boats 4/1359 Well, finally got the boat launched and had my first sail of the season. I'm about 3 weeks late this
Electric head backing up Persy at 6:00am 04.25.13 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 6/4228 I have a Raritan SeaEra electric head on my boat. The bowl flushes completely empty, but after 5-10
Mast float for my Hunter 170 Whinestopper at 4:30am 04.25.13 Day Sailers 4/3674 Just mounted a new mast float on my 170 and I am eager to test its effectiveness. Past three years
Beneteau 57 rudder play 224 at 4:22am 04.25.13 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1471 How much movement or "play" is acceptable in my B57 rudder when moved while on the hard? I have been

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Newbie Fresh and Green Scott T-Bird at 7:05am 04.17.23 Dinghy selection, in my mind, is completely based on cost vs use. We don't use a dinghy very much a
Fresh Water Prime- Can't Get it rgranger at 6:56am 04.17.23 is blocked.. look for mud nests or spider blockages in the vent first, then look for blockages in t
New owner (1981} C22 Misc questions brockangelo at 6:50am 04.17.23 2. My rudder doesn't have a lock. The upper pintle? Has a drilled hole for I imagine a split ring.
Newbie Fresh and Green rgranger at 6:48am 04.17.23 Somebody gave me advice once that when buying a new to you boat - sail her for a year before making
Best glue to adhere peeling numbers to dacron mainsail. rgranger at 6:42am 04.17.23 Here are a few articles I found on the topic https://www.charlotteobserver.com/reviews/fabric-glue
Identifying water in the bilge. rgranger at 6:39am 04.17.23 Here is something that might work.. AquaChek Salt Test Strip Titrators for Pools - Salt Water Pool
Identifying water in the bilge. rgranger at 6:31am 04.17.23 I was the Catalina dealer who introduced the boat now retired Just to clarify, Dave is now retired..
Identifying water in the bilge. TwistedVet at 6:17am 04.17.23 So I had the same issue ('89 C22) but with a swing keel. After a trip in the Mississippi Sound in de
More efficient way to clean gears? JamesG161 at 6:06am 04.17.23 Safety Tip. If you use Toluene or Acetone, do not use electric tools to clean the parts. MEK = Oh M
Damaged Hull and repair to ballast tank pdistefano58 at 5:15am 04.17.23 I wanted to thank Crazy Dave for all his help we are very grateful for him taking the time to talk w
More efficient way to clean gears? Rick Webb at 5:08am 04.17.23 Maybe a quicker way, I saw on YouTube to clean carburetor parts a guy put Velcro on the lid of a jar
More efficient way to clean gears? CYQK at 4:59am 04.17.23 pickup one of those batt operated pressure washers home depot has them works great
Sourcing leks Timm R Oday25 at 4:44am 04.17.23 JSSailem .. I swear to god ..I work with these guys ..chest out ..trying to impress anyone they can
Bow truster on hp450 (1) Nodak7 at 4:00am 04.17.23 I installed an external Yacht Thruster a couple of years ago, myself, and love it! It sure improve
Bow truster on hp450 henri at 11:36pm 04.16.23 Yes absolutely, what brand, type and power ? Was this satisfactory ... ?
More efficient way to clean gears? MikeHoncho at 10:20pm 04.16.23 Every year?
More efficient way to clean gears? BigEasy at 9:13pm 04.16.23 Or, you could get a parts washing station. You still have room in the garage don't you? :cool:
More efficient way to clean gears? DArcy at 7:39pm 04.16.23 The "proper" way is as Dave says, a part washing station. I used to use a Safety-Clean station at a
More efficient way to clean gears? dlochner at 7:19pm 04.16.23 David, that's the method I use also. After soaking for several hours in mineral spirits, I use a
More efficient way to clean gears? BigEasy at 6:27pm 04.16.23 Every year or two I disassemble my winches, clean the gears with mineral spirits, and reassemble th

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