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danpeace at 9:20am 08.11.12
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First of all, I have been spending months reading through old post trying to find the answer to my p
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After wanting to do it for several years I was down in Florida and took Wednesday off and drove over
MLampner at 8:10am 08.11.12
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The Sippy Cup is the race is the un Gov Cup run the same night as the Gov Cup departs Annapolis a sm
sandpiper10471 at 7:12am 08.11.12
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I have undertaken a major restoration project on a powerboat. The entire foredeck is being recored u
Ed Schenck at 7:11am 08.11.12
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Have any of you successfully recharged your marine A/C with an R22 kit? Mine is a 12K Mermaid and t
GarEi at 4:29am 08.11.12
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I will be replacing my prop shaft on my Pearson 303 at the end of the season. Any thoughts on bronze
canyon at 4:20am 08.11.12
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Can anyone tell me the manufacturer of the fresh air directable plastic vents on the "inside" of the
Ian Winter at 1:44am 08.11.12
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How do you get to the forward heads anti-syphon valve on the head pick up side. The aft bread has an
JibeMama at 10:46pm 08.10.12
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I have a 1997 Catalina 320 with original ball valves. They are white plastic. The problem is they
Sanfelice at 8:29pm 08.10.12
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I have found that when I unplug my power cord and plug it back in when returning to the dock, the ma
JasonC at 5:52pm 08.10.12
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As anyone tried a boomless mainsail on a Mac26?
OdayDave at 5:32pm 08.10.12
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I finally got around to plumbing the new water tank on my O'Day 25. It also has new water lines. B
eianm at 5:26pm 08.10.12
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I have a 1991 H42 and I have finally tracked down the source of my bilge water during /after rain- i
flynfol at 5:12pm 08.10.12
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Looks like the gale warning will expire in time for the Chicago Air and Water show. Anybody heading
Baja Will at 5:08pm 08.10.12
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Calling on fellow sailors to see if anyone knows this person, and how to reach them? Lila Gibbs o
jrowan at 5:04pm 08.10.12
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Say, Didn't know if anyone had any advice on removing the outer plastic protective sheet /coatin
hunter240 at 4:48pm 08.10.12
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I am thinking about getting a boom kicker to replace my topping lift. Where do I find info to do thi
jviss at 1:58pm 08.10.12
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First, I've 'rebuilt' many carbs, from 60's Mustangs to Honda motorcycles, to stripping, cleaning, a
SiteReader at 1:13pm 08.10.12
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I recently bought a 1961 O'Day Daysailer (No. 1935) with trailer for $870. It sailed nicely the firs
vizwhiz at 12:49pm 08.10.12
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Hello Florida sailors... I'm looking for an opportunity to introduce the Admiral to sailing in a boa

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Quality Deck electrical connectors
Project_Mayhem at 8:09pm 01.30.23
Here's some interesting test data Watertight Connector Test - Practical Sailor
Need pic of O'Day 25 Bow
Project_Mayhem at 7:57pm 01.30.23
Good to hear. I'll keep that epoxy stick in mind too. If it's similar stuff, I used some about 10
Hunter 356 in-mast sailing conversion to hanks/rope and halyard option
chuckwayne at 6:10pm 01.30.23
Doyle made us a racing style laminate main with no battens and a larger roach than the standard in-m
Need pic of O'Day 25 Bow
racenmotorsports at 5:46pm 01.30.23
Good to hear. I'll keep that epoxy stick in mind too. If it's similar stuff, I used some about 10
Oday 25 portlights
Project_Mayhem at 5:35pm 01.30.23
Looks great!
Beneteau First 24 Question
JohnK Austin TX at 5:25pm 01.30.23
I presume your racing would be PHRF? If so any lost performance from the lack of traveler would be
Repair around Cutless Bearing
jssailem at 4:59pm 01.30.23
Looks like someone tried to repair it before without permanent success. Proper repair would necessit
National Documetation Portal
kappykaplan at 4:25pm 01.30.23
I believe this is the official USCG link for name search. Much easier than what I found! :beer:
Day sails and anchorages around Tampa Bay
JohnnyMac at 4:16pm 01.30.23
Thanks, Benny! Speaking of Dinks. Do you have a recommendation for someone to work on small outboar
National Documetation Portal
jssailem at 3:58pm 01.30.23
I believe this is the official USCG link for name search. I found my boat on this link. https://cgmi
Oday 302 keel surface
jibes138 at 3:51pm 01.30.23
I think the original casting had a defect and they used compound to fill it and fair it. Probably w
Oday 302 keel surface
Tally Ho at 3:45pm 01.30.23
hunter 49 steering quadrant.
artboas at 3:45pm 01.30.23
thanks Art, and yes your spot on again. My linkages we're all loose but I found that a few years ag
Beneteau First 24 Question
Davidasailor26 at 3:29pm 01.30.23
I presume your racing would be PHRF? If so any lost performance from the lack of traveler would be p
National Documetation Portal
kappykaplan at 3:21pm 01.30.23
Nowhere nearly as user friendly as I recall. It's all redacted and you need to be very specific in
Oday 302 keel surface
dmax at 2:49pm 01.30.23
The 302's keel is defintitely lead (I had one).
Oday 302 keel surface
jssailem at 2:39pm 01.30.23
Looks like the fossilized remains of a Wiwaxia or A partial consumed anode. in the image it looks
And this is?
walt at 2:26pm 01.30.23
I have never seen anyone claim this except you.[ and Nigel Calder facepalm: My quote was modified
Spinnaker on Hunter e33
kbgunn at 2:08pm 01.30.23
Hi @rbrentsaunders Congrats on the new boat! The manual for your boat is here: Link to manual On pa
Fire Extinguishers - What's in your galley?
Leeward Rail at 2:04pm 01.30.23
30 foot boat: 1) Cockpit lazarette = co2 2) Galley and main cabin = blanket with abc close to comp

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