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Rigging help fastdoc98 at 11:13am 07.09.12 Day Sailers 3/2498 Need a little help with the rigging. Just bought a used 170 from a dealer that wasn't a sailboat dea
Gudeon bushings older style hotchki at 11:09am 07.09.12 Smaller Boats 0/1251 Dropped my nylon pintle / gudeon bushings in the drink yesterday. Does anyone have a source for t
Refrigerator on 40 jtallen2489 at 10:48am 07.09.12 Bigger Boats 6/1504 I need help. I have an icebox frig. I have looked all over the boat for the compressor. I went throu
Adler Barbour ColdMachine Compressor robfmcc at 10:47am 07.09.12 Ask All Sailors 10/3121 After blowing a few fuses, I've figured out that the compressor is bad by plugging and unplugging wi
Breaker panel location Strega at 10:25am 07.09.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/596 Looking for fuse/breaker panel location on Hunter 37 Legend.
Need centerboard for M26s maxsoto at 10:18am 07.09.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 5/1293 Hi, I need a used centerboard for my "new to me" 1993 M26s. Even if it needs some repair, it might w
oday javelin dave mcallister at 9:50am 07.09.12 Ask All Sailors 2/1368 I recently ordered parts for my O'Day Javelin from DRmarine. I cant get in touch with them by phone
Hunter 15 Spinnaker TAZCat at 9:47am 07.09.12 Day Sailers 3/1888 Has anyone put a spinnaker on a Hunter 15 I frequently am in light winds so downwind leg could use
Window needed ami342 at 9:46am 07.09.12 Ask An Oday Owner 1/993 Does anyone have a port side front portlight for an 1978 Oday 22? Any leads on where I might get one
outboard motor shaft length cjb300 at 9:43am 07.09.12 Catalina 22 3/4447 Hi all, I have been lurking here and searching the forums, but I haven't found the information I a
Rock Hall Channel Entrance Depth Josie Whales at 9:22am 07.09.12 Ask All Sailors 1/942 Heading up to Rock Hall this week-end. Heard they have dredged, but haven't visited since. Draw 5'
Rotella T in an outboard? robertsapp at 9:17am 07.09.12 Engines and Propulsion 10/5631 My new Tohatsu 6HP outboard says to use engine oil with an API SF, SG, SH or SJ rating. Life it too
How much heeling before capsizing? Slow Mo^cean at 8:59am 07.09.12 Catalina 22 16/3016 We took the maiden voyage in our newly purchased 84 C22 this weekend. We were pushing our luck with
Autohelm 4000 sticking Eric M at 8:56am 07.09.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1269 I had to replace the belt on our autohelm 4000 as the old one was down to the wire core in places.
Traveler Ken Prichard at 8:13am 07.09.12 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 17/7122 Help settle a discussion. My understanding is that if the boom is windward of the centreline the le
cabin light pat sharpnack at 8:04am 07.09.12 Catalina 22 19/6151 I am looking to replace an interior cabin light on my 1982 Catalina 22. It is about 4" square. Does
Johnson/Evinrude 1993-95 9.9/15 (2) Sunbird22358 at 7:55am 07.09.12 Ask An Oday Owner 7/6489 Reading about an O'DAY 25 owner's problems as he commisioned his Diesel brought to mind a problem th
places to buy wooden replacement parts KenDavis at 7:46am 07.09.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/732 I just bought a Hunter 23 that needs some of the exterior wood replaced. Does anyone know where to
replacing waste pipe (1) Matt Olfson at 5:20am 07.09.12 Catalina 30 2/1106 The tabs on the cap where I pump out the holding tank broke off. I took the screws out of the deck a
260 Reverse issues Lucky Day at 9:56pm 07.08.12 Smaller Boats 2/1241 260 Reverse issues Our hunter 260 is equipped with a 9.9 Evinrude outboard that it is linked the

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Loose footed main vs bolt roped main Hollyberry at 9:46am 10.10.22 I'm doubtful that anyone would build you a bolt rope footed main without charging you more! And you'
Oday 28 want to know more before I buy Apex at 9:46am 10.10.22 I had a '79. YSM8 inboard. Outboards are an ugly bandaid to me....I moved from a Catalina 25 to t
Keel Bolts for a 1999 Oceanis 461 APP314 at 9:42am 10.10.22 Hi Michale, I found virtually impossible to apply the required torque (120- 260 Nm or about 100-190
Oday 28 want to know more before I buy Project_Mayhem at 9:41am 10.10.22 As @Davidasailor26 mentioned, they are notorious for deck leaks because O'Day used silicone which is
maybe a dumb water heater question.... Ralph Johnstone at 9:39am 10.10.22 maybe a dumb water heater question.... Nope, didn't see that one anywhere in our list of dumb quest
Through holes and prop (1) Ralph Johnstone at 9:25am 10.10.22 My basic point is that I think the ABYC standard may have been written for power boats with much hi
1 gallon paint can pour spouts rgranger at 9:23am 10.10.22 When you close the lid for storage turn the can upside down for a moment. The paint will form a thi
Sailboat with Original Engine - Ya or Nay? JamesG161 at 9:18am 10.10.22 I like the 5 points stressed by John Harries about buying a boat. Duh I counted 4 on your list. I
1 gallon paint can pour spouts senang at 9:14am 10.10.22 When you close the lid for storage turn the can upside down for a moment. The paint will form a thin
Removing a mid-ship cleat after 25 years (Hunter 40.5) JamesG161 at 9:08am 10.10.22 I tried soaking the bolt and threads with vinegar hoping that the acidic vinegar would help to diss
Loose footed main vs bolt roped main h2o_snow at 9:06am 10.10.22 Blown out is blown out. A Recut will help but as folks have noted, is not the end solution. Our new
Oday 28 want to know more before I buy cryptotech at 8:40am 10.10.22 Welcome to the forum!! Suggest doing an internet search on Oday 28 sailboat specs and reviews to l
Marine head on a 1972 Macgregor Venture 24 dlochner at 8:34am 10.10.22 Several folks have suggested hiring a surveyor and in general that is good idea if you are unfamilia
Removing a mid-ship cleat after 25 years (Hunter 40.5) Rich Stidger at 8:26am 10.10.22 If you have the clearance, I would use a large "C" clamp as a press, put a large Deep Well socket o
Hoisting the Headsail Project_Mayhem at 8:23am 10.10.22 It may even tear the sail cloth. To further elaborate, the sailcloth often gets pulled into track
Marine head on a 1972 Macgregor Venture 24 Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:18am 10.10.22 1. Did Macgregor install marine heads on the 1972 model sailboat or was the marine head and afterma
Sailboat with Original Engine - Ya or Nay? jssailem at 8:06am 10.10.22 I bought my 1974 built boat, in 2015. The Perkins 4.107 engine was built in 1973. Pre purchase resea
Loose footed main vs bolt roped main Parsons at 8:05am 10.10.22 Beautiful sentiments and work, @JBP-PA - I love the can-do attitude and willingness to tear it apart
Oday 28 want to know more before I buy Davidasailor26 at 8:03am 10.10.22
Removing a mid-ship cleat after 25 years (Hunter 40.5) BigEasy at 7:58am 10.10.22 Suggestions and comments from all of the experts? I had a similar problem a couple years ago whe

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