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This is how to sell a boat. dlandersson at 4:28am 07.08.12 Ask All Sailors 5/1669 This is how to sell a boat. ;) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZAwqDpWYaI I have now decided
Sail story and teaching point... dlandersson at 4:18am 07.08.12 Ask All Sailors 38/4039 Went out with a sailing buddy late yesterday - did some really nice sailing. Same boat, different le
H310 aftermarket A/C canyon at 4:13am 07.08.12 Mid-Size Boats 0/976 I'd like to know if anyone has installed an aftermarket A/C on a 310, and the best way to route the
Catalina 445 looking for other 445 owners JO-DE 5 at 3:21am 07.08.12 Big Boats 29/15710 We have had our C445 No.66 now for 8 months and cruised or raced over 3000nm in that time. We are lo
Plumbing raritan water heater to Perkins 4.236 engine edwmama at 10:51pm 07.07.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 1/3017 Hello fellow sailors Hello I have a cal cruising 46 built in 1968. This gem has an original Perk
H340: Diesel fuel in aft cabin KenKindrick at 8:06pm 07.07.12 Big Boats 2/905 After I fill the diesel tank, a small amount of fuel, maybe a few cups worth (!) will trickel into t
New owner confused by small pump bmorgan at 6:53pm 07.07.12 Catalina 30 10/1592 Hey ya'll I am new to the Catalina line and have a question about a small pump hooked to an electric
Off to NY seadaddler at 6:37pm 07.07.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/822 seadaddler is all stripped down with extra dock lines and all canvas removed for our 2 month trip fr
sailing racing a widgeon bobkehoe54a at 6:37pm 07.07.12 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1308 hello, has anyone on the forum raced a widgeon? I have a later model which i am interested in racing
Tow Boat US Hero of the week. UPSGUY at 6:26pm 07.07.12 Ask All Sailors 5/1412 In light of the tragedy we experienced here of the three children that drowned on the 4th of July in
New Carpet GEM555 at 6:22pm 07.07.12 Catalina 30 16/10282 Have a Catalina 30, MK 1, 1984. Need a cabin carpet. Catalina sells them, but only in one color and
Stripped screws lifeline bases kjretlaw at 6:22pm 07.07.12 Mid-Size Boats 0/923 New to me 2003 326 and both the port and and starbord lifeline stanchions have stripped screws. Sin
Front Salon window on the H41DS Nodak7 at 6:11pm 07.07.12 Big Boats 5/1300 Does anyone have an idea about putting a screen in the front salon window in the H41DS. If anyone ha
Counting my lucky stars! OdayDave at 5:52pm 07.07.12 Ask An Oday Owner 8/1870 I got a late start this year and am finally in the water. However, not after a significant problem
Need to replace anchor bcooper at 5:34pm 07.07.12 Big Boats 13/2882 Can anyone tell me what size and type anchor that was delivered with the Hunter 340 and if that is t
Finally got my girl home (1) emergpa1 at 5:09pm 07.07.12 Ask An Oday Owner 10/1439 I finally got the mast down with the help of my club members and, slowly tugged My Girl home today!
Rigging reefing lines on a H31 McZube at 4:52pm 07.07.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/1239 There are two reefing lines that run from the leech of the mainsail through the boom to the goosenec
looking for marina for storage and launch rzobel at 4:51pm 07.07.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/1893 I am about to purchase a 26x and live in Northern Virginia. I am looking for a location nearby (lik
216 Centerboard lift Erik Garcia at 2:56pm 07.07.12 Smaller Boats 12/2761 Anyone ever replace the hydraulic centerboard lift on a Hunter 216 with a block and tackle? I'm tire
Installing and removing Chart plottter coopert at 2:26pm 07.07.12 Mid-Size Boats 2/1177 What is needed to remove the antennae and install new equipment. I currently have Ray marine RC 435

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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
Oday 28 want to know more before I buy Tally Ho at 7:56am 10.10.22 What year? I see 3 different varieties of the O28 https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat?filter%5Bnam
For the Canadians: Licensed or unlicensed MMSI? Tedd at 7:51am 10.10.22 There are two kinds of MMSI in Canada, "Licensed" and "Not Licensed." But the two application forms
Sailboat with Original Engine - Ya or Nay? Tally Ho at 7:48am 10.10.22 Depends on hours and maintenance of the engine. My 30+ year old Yanmar 2GM20F runs great, is very r

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