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wannabee sailors ifmdalvey at 3:20pm 04.17.12 Ask All Sailors 21/3908 There must be better ways of starting a sailing vacation. http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/wor
Circuit breakers thomking at 3:12pm 04.17.12 Ask An Oday Owner 2/993 I own a 1985 Oday 240 looking to replace a circuit breaker It is a Carlingswitch 10 amp, Do not
1st generation Cat 22 leaking keel pivot bolt Snowypass at 2:39pm 04.17.12 Catalina 22 10/3365 The 1st generation Cat 22's have a serial number stamped into a plate that is affixed to the cockpit
Say 'no' to crack: why did this happen? (1) tsheie at 1:55pm 04.17.12 Engines and Propulsion 7/2962 Prepping the boat for spring launch, and going up and down the ladder, I noticed a little oil/lube s
CG Airdrops Pump to Barque Eagle Soundbounder at 12:21pm 04.17.12 Ask All Sailors 15/4018 A Coast Guard aircraft delivered a replacement saltwater pump for the Coast Guard Barque Eagle's cre
Don Anderson Passes Away windward54 at 11:43am 04.17.12 SSB and Ham Operators 0/3979 I just heard that Don Anderson (N6HG) has become a silent key. For those of us on the West Coast,
How to rig a genoa akhartung at 10:30am 04.17.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1731 Ok, took the boat out for a sail test this past weekend, good news is it floats and everything works
SBO burgees back in stock, new lower price (1) Phil Herring at 9:58am 04.17.12 Ask All Sailors 3/1472 They were gone, now they're back: SBO burgees. Designed by an SBO user and built like a Westsail,
Sink area Cover r.oril at 9:46am 04.17.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 22/4035 I have been thinking of covering the sink area on my 26D. I will never use the sink or water faucet
1979 C-22 Porta Potty C22_Lady_OH at 9:35am 04.17.12 Catalina 22 7/3541 Is there a good replacement model that fits in the space under the V birth? I want to buy a brand ne
Replacement for the rub rail & rub rail holder PeterBeckley at 8:18am 04.17.12 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1137 If anyone knowns where to get the rub rail ' rub rail holder for a 28ft, 1982 O Day sloop please e-m
st4000 suncover sgarber at 7:59am 04.17.12 Ask A Catalina Owner 3/3369 im trying to loate a snap on suncover for a st 4000+ new or used any suggestions
Chain plate sealant question JKCMBOAT at 7:48am 04.17.12 Smaller Boats 9/8008 Is it a bad idea to seal the interior/exterior chain plate areas with the permanent sealant caulk 3M
What does sail number represent paradisenwfl at 7:45am 04.17.12 Ask An Oday Owner 7/5104 I have a 25 foot O'Day with Hull ID of XDTG0389M76H. I believe the main sail is the original and it
Diesel Fumes & Ventilation raycoker at 7:06am 04.17.12 Pearson 9/2064 I have a 1987 303. Yanmar 16. I get a lot of diesel fume smell below when under power. The engine ro
Yesterday: we sailed (1) ShotgunSlim at 6:52am 04.17.12 Catalina 22 16/2353 After six months of on and off again work, exploding trailer bearings, call outs at work and other d
Exhaust thru hulls Swampyankee at 4:49am 04.17.12 S2 7/4147 I'm repowering my S2 9.2a. Going from a Yanmar YSM12 (10hp) to a Westerbeke 20B Two (18hp.). The rec
I just bought a Machregor 25. (3) Captain Ozzy at 4:33am 04.17.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 18/2988 Does anyone have any advice, suggestions or Helpful information about this boat.
Boot Stripe Touch Up - Paint Color Matching Ducati at 4:11am 04.17.12 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1353 Having a difficult time locating the Interlux paint + color for my 2006 36.7. I am told that it i
Has anyone used Seateak for Cabinet doors Tree at 12:20am 04.17.12 Ask All Sailors 5/3945 Seateak makes a DIY set of parts to make your own teak louvered cabinet doors. Has anyone used it?

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Evergreen (1) rgranger at 9:53am 12.13.22 ...the last guy that did that got a big write-up ...
Soccer, World Cup, France beats England Leeward Rail at 9:35am 12.13.22 In light of the fact that much of the UK is on strike this month, I am not surprised... Maybe the pl
Single handing shemandr at 9:25am 12.13.22 Yes! Or both. I'd say more or less evenly. Adjustable can be annoying because the tail hangs dow
Evergreen LloydB at 9:21am 12.13.22 Pedestirans... ??? Well yes just thought I'd throw that out as a data point since the last guy that
Where is the fuse? Calif. Ted at 9:20am 12.13.22 Most builders use a GFI outlet first on the circuit to provide GFI protection to all the outlets dow
Single handing WI Rigger at 9:09am 12.13.22 Do most of you sailors have adjustable topping lifts or are they fixed and are disconnected after th
Day Sailer Cabin Modifications for Comfort thinwater at 9:04am 12.13.22 People don't cook in 17' boats while underway. They are not making passages. Not that you can't get
Soccer, World Cup, France beats England rgranger at 8:59am 12.13.22 A German tourist thought it would be nice to watch the French/English match with some fine French wi
Soccer, World Cup, France beats England rgranger at 8:56am 12.13.22 An Englishman, a Frenchman, a ravishing blonde and an old lady are sharing a compartment on a train
Leach Telltales on the Jib thinwater at 8:37am 12.13.22 Unusual discussion, at least to me.... :) That is why I started it! I don't pretend to know the a
Hunter 140 - gunwale stay attachment compromise jssailem at 8:27am 12.13.22 There were times Hunter came to me for advice regarding repairs. Did you remind Hunter if it was a
Leach Telltales on the Jib FastOlson at 7:47am 12.13.22 Unusual discussion, at least to me. The jib tell tails have always been vital to trimming when on th
Hunter 140 - gunwale stay attachment compromise Crazy Dave Condon at 7:35am 12.13.22 I know the boat well as I sold and serviced the 170. It is a molded plastic boat. I told Hunter to
CDI FF2 (1) Crazy Dave Condon at 7:26am 12.13.22 For what it is worth! Note at bottom what is said
CDI FF2 (2) Crazy Dave Condon at 7:20am 12.13.22 211633211640 The photos are from a 23.5 hunter and the foredeck is the same as The 240 with a singl
Hunter 140 - gunwale stay attachment compromise Joe at 6:28am 12.13.22 The best way to insure this won't happen is to install proper "chainplates" that will attach the "sh
Leach Telltales on the Jib thinwater at 5:38am 12.13.22 Interesting. Do you find that they stall sooner than the leeward luff tales? Slightly after. The b
Its funny Friday! rgranger at 4:24am 12.13.22
Leach Telltales on the Jib Marmalade at 4:15am 12.13.22 From Quantum "Telltales can be used on the leech to indicate flow on a non-overlapping jib. As usual
Leach Telltales on the Jib (1) Davidasailor26 at 3:23am 12.13.22 I thought this was a know thing. I've used them for some time. (not my boat) https://s30384.pcdn.co

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