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Dented Toe Rail (2) Nelsonhow at 5:16pm 04.17.12 The Cherubini Hunters 17/3750 When I bought my old H-30 years ago it had a dented toe rail. It appears that there was a minor col
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 0/3980 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 3/1473 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 22/4036 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 9/8009 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 7/5105 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 7/4149 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

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Legend 40.5 leak in aft cabin (1) fero at 3:18pm 12.13.22 Well I checked couple of things, the panel bellow the pedestal, above the bunk seen definitly some w
Leach Telltales on the Jib shemandr at 2:25pm 12.13.22 I once saw a video (Probably linked from this forum), that showed airplane wing or tail wing with re
Now for something super exciting... Sheave bushings Project_Mayhem at 2:16pm 12.13.22 Probably not other than the SS ball bearing sheaves will last forever. The typical bronze or alumin
Single handing patbratton at 1:26pm 12.13.22 My Hunter 240 has the out haul, reefing line, and topping lift all in the boom. The topping lift com
Clearing the track dLj at 1:24pm 12.13.22 @garymalmgren Nice work! Enjoyed watching. dj
Leach Telltales on the Jib jssailem at 1:19pm 12.13.22 It is an interesting query. I have not had or raced boats with tell tails on the leach of the Jib. T
Boat Smells! Ralph Johnstone at 1:18pm 12.13.22 Thanks to everyone! This was an awesome experience for my first time on the forum!! It was a grat
Where is the fuse? Dr. D at 1:14pm 12.13.22 Most builders use a GFI outlet first on the circuit to provide GFI protection to all the outlets do
Connecting dyneema core halyard to shackle FastOlson at 1:09pm 12.13.22 Regarding a concern about the line slipping thru the knot, we have used the "halyard hitch" for abou
Leach Telltales on the Jib FastOlson at 1:04pm 12.13.22 My most resent jib is the first one I have used these on. They seem helpfull, but I also like a lot
Just had to show these off (1) Justin_NSA at 12:51pm 12.13.22 You'll appreciate the new rudder. I bought one when they were still Idasailor. Do you have some sort
Now for something super exciting... Sheave bushings dlochner at 12:03pm 12.13.22 Is there any advantage or disadvantage to switching to a typical bronze bushing? Probably not oth
Hunter 140 - gunwale stay attachment compromise Crazy Dave Condon at 12:02pm 12.13.22 Yup I told hunter
Boat Smells! Capt Robbie at 11:54am 12.13.22 Brezzy; Try using about five bags of plain old charcoal from the hardware store. Same as you would
Day Sailer Cabin Modifications for Comfort (2) jssailem at 11:54am 12.13.22 You tend to anchor in tiny coves, 211639 If wind or shipping traffic is from the wrong direction..
Warped Rudder sbrogden at 11:54am 12.13.22 Looking good...... You might have established a side gig..:biggrin: It looks like the tip of the b
Soccer, World Cup, France beats England jssailem at 11:46am 12.13.22 GO France. I love a team that goes out and executes a good game plan. They have a great manager. Cre
Soccer, World Cup, France beats England AlastairLC at 11:40am 12.13.22
Just had to show these off MrTerpak at 11:32am 12.13.22 Thanks for your insights on the new sail plan. I placed the order last week.I will have the roller f
Now for something super exciting... Sheave bushings Project_Mayhem at 11:27am 12.13.22 Is there any advantage or disadvantage to switching to a typical bronze bushing?

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