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danm1 at 7:07pm 07.20.22
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I used a sailstep to get aboard from a dock or launch on my 34 with the aluminum toerail, but I can'
mjsb at 5:38pm 07.20.22
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Sitting here toying ideas, now questions. Has any Hunter 31 (83-87) owner ever modified the bilge t
dkinzer at 3:20pm 07.20.22
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I broke off one of the stanchions on our H41DS recently and I'm looking into how to replace it. in
Don Guillette at 9:24am 07.20.22
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A topic CB32863 titled "how to grow a sport' caught my attention and made me think of a event I'd lo
flightlead404 at 8:07am 07.20.22
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Our biggest source of stress on our cruise last winter was fresh water. For some reason the wife li
Remy-83 at 6:52am 07.20.22
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This is my first post on this site after reading many many threads about trouble shooting sanitation
Davehi at 5:17am 07.20.22
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Does anyone know how to replace a stern tube on a 35-3 or similar? Thnaks
wmacken at 4:39am 07.20.22
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Quick post, after removing trailer plug and still having issues, I replaced 38yr old starter with a
G Newboat at 7:36pm 07.19.22
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Greetings, I have recently inherited an Oday 23 with a rotting compression post and port side bulkhe
SummerSchoolSailor at 5:39pm 07.19.22
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We just discovered this in the 356 we bought last summer. Can anyone tell me what it is? I'm pretty
SailingLoto at 5:17pm 07.19.22
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Looking at a derelict 27-2 tomorrow. It's definitely a project, which I do not mind in the least.
Nichole340 at 3:17pm 07.19.22
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My 3 - 12 volt batteries have reached the end of their life. I thought the end would be back in 201
videorov at 12:57pm 07.19.22
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I have a Core Sound 17 I'm getting ready to do some sailing in the area.
Will Lee at 12:11pm 07.19.22
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I just purchased a 1993 Hunter 30T and have a question regarding the cabin table. The prior owner h
AwwShucks at 11:39am 07.19.22
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Wondering if anyone has had to replace their swim platform ram? If so, were you able to find a non-
Frank Speranzo at 10:50am 07.19.22
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Hello All, I'm looking to purchase a Marshall Cat M22 1965. The rudder/steering unit is binding. Doe
DeniseO30 at 10:50am 07.19.22
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Edit: removing the traveler seems to be the Bugaboo oh well I thought it was a good idea but that's
Scott T-Bird at 10:06am 07.19.22
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Every once in a while I have returned to my boat after 5-days on the charger to find the battery mon
kloudie1 at 8:41am 07.19.22
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I bought a new Deka (East Penn) 31 DCX (FLA)) battery and noticed that the old FlowRite remote water
py26129 at 6:47am 07.19.22
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I would be very interested if anyone has a Signet SL 172 Depthsounder instrument that they are willi

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Revised question. Cover dinghy while towing!
dLj at 9:00am 02.22.25
Hi folks, I should have worded my original question better. Do you cover your dinghy while towing
Need roller furling system info
Murph13 at 8:28am 02.22.25
I just saw your reply. Sorry, but I do not have a smart phone, so I can only see e-mails at my deskt
Hydro for CNG tank
Terry Cox at 8:27am 02.22.25
But you are actually quoting a quote I took from a document which I referenced. Yes, dj. Knew that
Oceanis 43 - shorten possibility?
David in Sandusky at 8:08am 02.22.25
I would call some of those marinas and ask if coming with my anchor roller making me 12 centimeters
Non self tailing winches
Kings Gambit at 8:04am 02.22.25
My wife and I sailed the Pearson 30 for 11 yr, cruising and racing, without ST winches; 155% Genoa.
Launching boats with an outback?
smokey73 at 7:53am 02.22.25
Make sure you "understand" the geometry of your proposed ramp. A lot of factors can influence how e
Traveller quote
Kings Gambit at 7:31am 02.22.25
My post was meant to find which brands or a reputable vendor ,I could do business with . Take a l
Do you cover your dinghy while sailing?   (1)
Kings Gambit at 7:12am 02.22.25
Hi folks, I posted the same question on the O'Day site, however it doesn't see as much use. Do you
Winter cover q's
Tally Ho at 6:05am 02.22.25
No confirmation required;) Greg
Winter cover q's
dLj at 6:01am 02.22.25
As far as the handicap parking spot, that is for the captain, not the boat. Many people say that I
Winter cover q's   (2)
Tally Ho at 5:50am 02.22.25
@Tally Ho I notice your keel is only blocked in one place while your neighbor has it blocked in two
Oceanis 43 - shorten possibility?
Davidasailor26 at 3:38am 02.22.25
I think that would be a large compromise. Shortening the roller that much would probably take it bac
Need roller furling system info
justsomeguy at 1:33am 02.22.25
Any info would be greatly appreciated. Sure looks like an early CDI furler. Is the foil a plastic
Hydro for CNG tank
MikeHoncho at 8:55pm 02.21.25
49 CFR 180.205 (j) Cylinder Condemnation....Take a look at it. It matters what the cylinders actual
Traveller quote
Stu Jackson at 8:21pm 02.21.25
Used to be a guy there named Guido who was great. But not sure he's still there. He died three yea
Hydro for CNG tank
dLj at 8:13pm 02.21.25
Not so. In Seattle Fire King hydro re-certifies tanks including CNG steel tanks, which have no expi
Hydro for CNG tank
Terry Cox at 7:57pm 02.21.25
CNG tanks cannot be recertified after they reach their expiration date, so they must be replaced. "
Traveller quote
higgs at 7:38pm 02.21.25
I'll echo the Garhauer recommendations. Had their traveler on two different boats and both worked g

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