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Hello friends, I am I'm need of some used sails for my o'day 20 year 1977. I am currently set up w
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Hello friends, I am I'm need of some used sails for my o'day 20 year 1977. I am currently set up w
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I realize this is a long shot, but... Does anyone happen to have a picture showing the backstay c
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I'm considering replacing the existing sani-poti with a flushing head, trying to decide if it is wor
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Going to sand blast my 30' Hunters cast iron keel this spring. I've looked into Interlux 2000 and Pe
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I noticed that the in-take seacock for engine cooling water is pretty corroded (see attached). Is t
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I have bought a 2000 watt inverter for my Beneteau Sail boat. Is there a way to install it into the
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Hello I recently purchased a Hunter 1981 30ft long, everything clean and nice , I checked near the
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I currently have a 7.5" pitch 3 blade prop. going to switch to a 4 blade high thrust, my options are
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Hi All; The 2013 Catalina Rendezvous is July 12 and 13, Telegraph Harbour Marina, on Thetis Island
Chris Bogle at 4:57pm 03.11.13
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Is there metal inside the Oday 22' rudder? We are having a few days of above zero temps and there is
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My 2002 Macgregor 26X came with a CDI Flex Furler with a 135 Genoa installed. It just blew out and
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FET Battery Isolator and Different Charging Voltages
SycloneDriver at 7:20pm 04.04.23
That'll be fine for the next generation. :( I'm still waiting like everyone else too.
Shaft Alignment
SycloneDriver at 7:18pm 04.04.23
I remember reading an article years ago that stated a lifting force equal half of the weight of the
Compression Post--1978 30 foot
MikeHoncho at 7:16pm 04.04.23
feel free to reach out with any questions. You will notice that the compression post is not centered
Holding tank relocation?
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:14pm 04.04.23
That seems like a good plan. But before you commit to it... take a look at this Plan B: an "MSD"
Furling Line Options
Sailfanatic at 7:11pm 04.04.23
A 1/2" is a crazy thick line to use on a furler, if you have the manual for the unit, check and see
Compression Post--1978 30 foot
rdalessio at 7:06pm 04.04.23
Thanks, Mike. Will do. -R
AITA? Racing situation that came up
Davidasailor26 at 7:03pm 04.04.23
It's all about learning. :plus: I like thinking through these types of situations and reading the
FET Battery Isolator and Different Charging Voltages
dlochner at 6:58pm 04.04.23
Technology evolves. Eventually all the regulators, isolators, chargers & BMS will be networked tog
FET Battery Isolator and Different Charging Voltages
SycloneDriver at 6:52pm 04.04.23
Technology evolves. Eventually all the regulators, isolators, chargers & BMS will be networked toge
Compression Post--1978 30 foot
MikeHoncho at 6:52pm 04.04.23
Do a search of my posts. I replaced mine about 4 years ago with composite countertop material (Paper
Hello to the community   (5)
RSHunter27 at 6:40pm 04.04.23
Well I've gotten quite a bit done since the last time I posted I replaced the hatch in the salon are
AITA? Racing situation that came up
PaulK at 6:32pm 04.04.23
Being able to do turns makes protests less necessary and less frequent. If there is contact and dam
AITA? Racing situation that came up
Leeward Rail at 6:30pm 04.04.23
. The moment some cheap trophy becomes so important to me that I would get "all legal" with someone
FET Battery Isolator and Different Charging Voltages
dlochner at 6:18pm 04.04.23
I installed a Balmar APM when they first came out last year. I have conservative settings for the
I'm a newbie fresh and green!
Clay Smith at 5:57pm 04.04.23
were moving on to a little bit bigger boat
AITA? Racing situation that came up
stickinthemud57 at 5:53pm 04.04.23
I read all these comments before my morning coffee, and wonder.. why would anyone race and deal wit
Seeking a Spinnaker Pole Car for a 1987 Beneteau Oceanis 381
rpwillia at 5:26pm 04.04.23
Unfortunately, after contacting them they responded "Yes the cars for this are no longer available.
Rigging and furler 1990 Hunter Legend 35.5 pics or diagrams
jssailem at 5:25pm 04.04.23
1990 boat. That is 30 plus years on the standing rigging. Likely you are sailing in the Great Lakes.
FET Battery Isolator and Different Charging Voltages
heritage at 5:07pm 04.04.23
I installed a Balmar APM when they first came out last year. I have conservative settings for the B

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