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angle of keel zephyritmo at 9:44pm 04.30.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/2296 I just bought a 1983 m-25 with a swing keel. There is no bolt to lock the keel in the down position.
New Catalina Owner (Initial Prep, Etc) svltrack at 9:42pm 04.30.12 Catalina 22 4/1615 Hello All.. This is my first post on the Forum. I am a brand new Catalina owner and am amped up a
Night time companionway hatch lock ideas? Solemn Silence at 9:23pm 04.30.12 Big Boats 9/6526 Looking for ideas to install a locking device on the companionway sliding hatch for night use. Hunte
Leaking hoses from head Endurance2010 at 9:07pm 04.30.12 Big Boats 7/1816 I replaced the discharge hose from my new head and it leaks at the point where the hose connects to
Bow Eye Replacement andersailing at 7:40pm 04.30.12 Ask All Sailors 5/4805 So, this weekend, I managed to snap the bow eye off of my O'Day Daysailer. (Sore subject, don't ask.
Desolation Sound Lost Parent at 6:19pm 04.30.12 Ask All Sailors 17/3504 Planning a 3 week holiday to Desolation Sound this August and would like any feedback on this trip
Perhaps The Most Beautiful Sight in the World (1) GorillaToast at 6:14pm 04.30.12 Catalina 22 12/1984 :D:D:D:D:DBoat's in the drink until November!:D:D:D:D:D
How many licks does it take... kpgraci at 6:06pm 04.30.12 Ask All Sailors 9/1991 ...to get to the center of a tootsie pop? For some reason that commercial imprinted into my brain by
Luhrs Marine Group Files Chaper 11 Maine Sail at 5:29pm 04.30.12 Ask All Sailors 12/4130 A sad day.. Hopefully Hunter sales will save them.. http://www.tradeonlytoday.com/home/519873-luhrs
Bilge Capacity Temboguazu at 4:35pm 04.30.12 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1429 I just purchased an O'Day 27, 1977. Does anyone know the capacity of the bilge?
O'Day 192 - 1986 - Bilge Leak Question (1) jbulot@yahoo.com at 4:25pm 04.30.12 Ask An Oday Owner 3/5668 Hi all, I was hoping an experienced O'Day 192 owner might be able to help me out. After learning t
Tired of Snow in TV JeffThompson at 4:15pm 04.30.12 Big Boats 6/1619 Wondering if anyone has any suggestions how to get rid of the snow on all the channels. As much as
What size rail under boom? Jared1048 at 3:24pm 04.30.12 Mid-Size Boats 0/837 The rail that protects the two cowl vents. I need to know what size it is to get a mouting bracket f
Wheel Vibration LittleFrog at 2:08pm 04.30.12 Ask All Sailors 4/1722 I have a question concerning a "new" vibration in the wheel: I have started getting a serious "shak
Heads for a 26m Bobglas at 1:35pm 04.30.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1094 Just ordered a 26m, wife wants a head w/ tank that holds at least 9 gallons. Dealer said he'll insta
Easy Cutlass bearing removal (1) Jim Seamans at 1:19pm 04.30.12 Ask All Sailors 18/14705 Having the proper tools to begin with, I thought this was going to be a nice one hour job. Murphy S
Waste tank "broken" Dantodd at 1:15pm 04.30.12 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/2565 I've been unable to pump out my holding tank for a while. I finally got most of it sorted out but st
Jump starter off house battery KandD at 1:08pm 04.30.12 Big Boats 2/1125 I don't see why not, but can I jump-start my diesel battery from my house bank? Last summer durin
Pettit Antifouling paint for inflatables Bob S at 12:29pm 04.30.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1520 Just a quick question to anyone that's used bottom paint on their dinghy? I'm reading the can for pr
tachometer type for 1985 C38????? oceandreams at 11:47am 04.30.12 Big Boats 6/1977 Hello, I had a wire come loose in my instrument panel and basically melt my engine wiring harness.

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Rain water through the mast dmax at 8:08am 01.09.23 "Seems like a stupid design knowing that the top of the mast is wide open for all kinds of garbage t
Contessa 32 Owners ... Kings Gambit at 8:05am 01.09.23 Way back when, Tania Aebi sailed a Contessa 26 around the world. I may be glossing over the details
First time sailboat owner jssailem at 7:04am 01.09.23
Swing Keel Fittings pcharn01 at 7:01am 01.09.23 Thinking to lay in a layer of thickened epoxy to create solid base for fitting to clamp to.
Buying a Boat Outside Canada without a License ?? jssailem at 6:59am 01.09.23 Now that you believe you are focused on the UK, you can do some serious research. Here is a summary
Installing Composting Toilet in Oday 35 Tin Kicker at 6:28am 01.09.23 Carpe Diem is Marco's YT channel and he ought to show up here sooner or later. Below is what I wrote
Installing Composting Toilet in Oday 35 lord byron at 6:11am 01.09.23 Me too! I just bought the Airhead. Have it pretty much installed. Here is what I can share: 1)Review
Changing to electric throttle control for 2001 Yanmar RoyS at 5:42am 01.09.23 I think a lot of cars have this type system. Should work anywhere. The only problem I see is that on
Buying a Boat Outside Canada without a License ?? Prairie Virgin Sailor at 4:27am 01.09.23 Unfortunately even a total idiot can pass the test. Yes I have the Canadian personal water craft l
Buying a Boat Outside Canada without a License ?? Prairie Virgin Sailor at 4:25am 01.09.23 Far to generic of a question. Where are you thinking of buying, what international waters are you t
Contessa 32 Owners ... Davidasailor26 at 4:24am 01.09.23 I think this guy is sailing a Contessa 32: https://youtube.com/@ErikAanderaa He is adventuring out
First time sailboat owner Terry Cox at 4:23am 01.09.23 During our recent CG inspection of our documented vessel, the officers pulled along side and asked f
Buying a Boat Outside Canada without a License ?? Prairie Virgin Sailor at 4:20am 01.09.23 We watch the channel Sailing JibSea and others featuring Canadians in Europe and none of them ever
First time sailboat owner kappykaplan at 4:15am 01.09.23 Yes Then your hailing port should be on the stern.
First time sailboat owner hatchclan at 4:14am 01.09.23 hatchclan, is the boat USCG documented? Yes
Think your PO made mistakes? (1) Gene Neill at 3:52am 01.09.23 I don't have a problem with the wheel steering if that is what floats your boat. https://images.h
Buying a Boat Outside Canada without a License ?? Leeward Rail at 3:47am 01.09.23
Occaisional Head Smell (1) john2 at 1:35am 01.09.23 Well.... i got the smell out!
Contessa 32 Owners ... Mifeo at 1:18am 01.09.23 I think this guy is sailing a Contessa 32: https://youtube.com/@ErikAanderaa He is adventuring out
Rain water through the mast (1) jonelli at 10:04pm 01.08.23 I was reading somewhere in another old post about how it is "supposed" to work by original design: T

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