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Gennaker with B&R rig Cool_Change at 11:48pm 06.20.12 Big Boats 40/11157 We have a 340 with furling main, jib and the B'R rig. Wondering if there are any restrictions on fl
Kat on Board? and Lazyjacks David S at 10:49pm 06.20.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1388 Zee Hag, I just looked at your profile and love your Tabby Kat. I had one when I was 7 years old, s
My dog and my O'Day 20 Gr8ful7Tahoe at 9:39pm 06.20.12 Ask An Oday Owner 6/1777 Hey there guys, thanks for all the valuable info on here. I just bought my first O'Day 20 and have
rigging boat for solo sailing jrale at 9:06pm 06.20.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/4101 Dear Macgregor Owners, I am considering converting my sailboat to solo sailing. Anyone have pictures
blistering Pearsons capta at 8:22pm 06.20.12 Ask All Sailors 7/2509 Good day all, I was wondering if any of you who own Pearsons have had any problem with blistering. L
O'day 26 Centerboard Wedges cddreyer at 8:12pm 06.20.12 Ask An Oday Owner 16/3523 Looking for suggestions on how to make replacement wedges for my O'day 26. Tried D'R Marine but, wh
rOnDAYvous shirts (3) appleman at 8:05pm 06.20.12 Ask An Oday Owner 1/924 Hey folks, only two days left to order your copy of the 10th annual rOnDAYvous polo shirt. I have on
Mooring Gilligan and mate at 7:53pm 06.20.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 18/5347 Quick question. I saw on an earlier post that when you moored your boat, you hooked to the bow eye.
What's this I see? (1) dj2210 at 7:05pm 06.20.12 Catalina 30 7/1847 While doing some (first) maintenance on my C30 and took some pictures. I was surprised to see the st
please advise, atomic 4 vs outboard ?? yoyvy at 6:05pm 06.20.12 Engines and Propulsion 15/6666 Hello. i am new to this site, and to sailing. our islander 28's atomic 4 engine needs $2500 repair +
Catalina 320 -water in fuel Breezey at 6:02pm 06.20.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 8/5069 I am an owner of a 1996 Catalina 320. Last year while motoring the engine did not seem to be getting
advice please, atomic 4 engine vs outboard ? yoyvy at 5:38pm 06.20.12 Islander 1/3254 Hello. i am new to this site, and to sailing. our islander 28's atomic 4 engine needs $2500 repair
Control lines lead aft - An engineering/design exercise. (1) Charles Erwin at 5:38pm 06.20.12 Ask All Sailors 1/1529 Assume you have to design and fabricate: 2 - double sheave blocks for boom downhaul tackle. 1 - do
Hull Repair Material SailorDave5050 at 5:38pm 06.20.12 Ask All Sailors 9/1870 Installing proper seacocks in the boat, with countersunk screws through the hull. Now...what do I f
Impeller replacement IntimaSea at 5:00pm 06.20.12 Mid-Size Boats 3/1368 I have a Model 26M, Yanmar 18 Horse Diesel engine and I need to know how to replace the impeller. W
Keel clunk repair on a budget? Drevi17546 at 4:58pm 06.20.12 Catalina 22 10/3256 So I recently purchased a 1977 Catalina 22. I have put quite a bit into getting her sailing ready a
new to the world od sailing caveman47 at 4:14pm 06.20.12 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1033 Hiya all im looking into buying a 19'oday.Can anyone tell me what the hull number means it looks li
Widgeon center board question newwidgeonguy at 3:31pm 06.20.12 Ask An Oday Owner 8/3505 Greetings to all. Just found this forum and looking forward to benefitting from the collective wisd
77 hunter 27 tiller shadowthecat at 3:04pm 06.20.12 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1178 My on going struggle to get my boat in the water continues(lost title,boat sitting three years no re
4jh2e Yanmar relay (3) Navicula at 2:51pm 06.20.12 Big Boats 5/4440 I just got my starter rebuilt and I want to replace this rusty old relay........I went to yanmar and

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Folding Prop Verdict Georgedoyle at 6:34pm 11.12.22 We tried to take data under power before installing the new prop, but even on smooth water in the ba
O'Day Javelin Larger Jib Sail? Stu Jackson at 6:24pm 11.12.22 That is an awesome jib sail diagram! Glad it helped. I must admit I did NOT draw it, but it has a
Catalina 320 diesel? Stu Jackson at 6:17pm 11.12.22 Of course....but I am in Grand Rapids 3 hours away. I should have check this out when I was there
Timidly rebedding stanchions (1) rgranger at 4:30pm 11.12.22 Senile does come from the same root as seni. It's Greek, as you may remember. -Will My favorite
Timidly rebedding stanchions Kermit at 4:30pm 11.12.22 Senile does come from the same root as seni. It's Greek, as you may remember. -Will Well, to me
Old Barient winches binding (4) jssailem at 4:16pm 11.12.22 210856
C22 Pop Top Assist pcharn01 at 4:04pm 11.12.22 Great, will see if I can find that.
C22 Pop Top Assist Leeward Rail at 3:37pm 11.12.22 Part number would depend on manufacturer, and many companies make compatible struts. In some cases p
Folding Prop Verdict (1) Davidasailor26 at 3:27pm 11.12.22 I think it would have been great if you had taken down actual empirical data such as wind speed, sp
Folding Prop Verdict SEMPERAVANTI41 at 2:48pm 11.12.22 I think it would have been great if you had taken down actual empirical data such as wind speed, spe
Catalina 320 diesel? Tally Ho at 2:47pm 11.12.22 Of course....but I am in Grand Rapids 3 hours away. I should have check this out when I was there
Old Barient winches binding Tally Ho at 2:42pm 11.12.22 Can you take some photos? Hard to tell from the description. I have some Barlows on my Oday 322 th
Catalina 320 diesel? Ben Ingebretson at 2:32pm 11.12.22 Or count the spark plugs. :laugh: Of course....but I am in Grand Rapids 3 hours away. I should h
Fisher Panda 12 mini SEMPERAVANTI41 at 2:26pm 11.12.22 Fischer Panda considers the part to be a "wear" item. I bet it wouldn't be a wear item it it were ma
O'Day Javelin Larger Jib Sail? kgray9 at 2:25pm 11.12.22 Suggest you review this earlier post I made: https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threads/furling-jib-
Black Widow vs VC-17M? stickinthemud57 at 2:22pm 11.12.22 Are you jib leads on a track or fixed? This sounds like it could be an issue with lead position. Wh
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater kappykaplan at 2:20pm 11.12.22 all boat stuff is expensive. :plus: BOAT unit = Bring on another thousand
First time sailboat owner Terry Cox at 2:12pm 11.12.22 He wished all SBO sailors a thank you for helping with the start of their new cruising life. You'r
Catalina 320 diesel? Terry Cox at 1:54pm 11.12.22 Count the injector lines / injectors. Each cylinder gets one injector. Or count the spark plugs. :
Fuel pick location for a Diesel heater Terry Cox at 1:50pm 11.12.22 Shoot, I already bought one. It's by the foot so I can't return it. Installed a Wallas furnace in

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