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Why is gas so High geehaw at 10:43pm 04.30.12 Sails Call Lounge 6/6374 Well I am not one that believes to much in off topic post in this forum. Put I thought this might j
angle of keel zephyritmo at 9:44pm 04.30.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/2297 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 9/6527 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 5/4806 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 18/14707 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

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Buying a Boat Outside Canada without a License ?? Prairie Virgin Sailor at 9:17am 01.09.23 Now that you believe you are focused on the UK, you can do some serious research. Here is a summary
Rain water through the mast OS2Dude at 9:17am 01.09.23 Went to my boat today and discovered that I have two little access panels on either side of the mas
Reefing Sail Trim jssailem at 9:15am 01.09.23 Don, I am not sure I understand the question. If I define the purpose of of sail trim as the task t
Contessa 32 Owners ... Apex at 9:01am 01.09.23 https://www.yachtworld.com/boats-for-sale/?keyword=contessa%2032 only 1 in N.A. @Prairie Virgin Sail
Sails and Stack Packs drewlamparello at 8:57am 01.09.23 Avoid the style with the fiberglass poles in the top of each side. Very hard to remove and fold dow
Cockpit Speakers for a 275 drewlamparello at 8:55am 01.09.23 Before you put holes in the cockpit, you may want to consider the open transom has a tendency to be
Buying a Boat Outside Canada without a License ?? Hollyberry at 8:43am 01.09.23 Another factor is import duty if/when you decide to bring the boat home. Any boat built outside of N
Buying a Boat Outside Canada without a License ?? joker460 at 8:22am 01.09.23 For those that part take in the port of Toronto ( Not visitors) also need a Harbour License to opera
Contessa 32 Owners ... Kings Gambit at 8:20am 01.09.23 In general, there is a short list of boats with important features for such a task. You want boats
Installing Composting Toilet in Oday 35 Parsons at 8:13am 01.09.23 We "inherited" an Airhead toilet on our new boat and have been using it on weekends for a month now.
Contessa 32 Owners ... FastOlson at 8:08am 01.09.23 In general, there is a short list of boats with important features for such a task. You want boats f
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

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