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How to mount battery for ODAY 222 bear62041 at 11:14pm 03.23.12 Day Sailers 22/7745 I bought a 1986 ODay 222 late last year and I've finally got it about ready to splash. Among other t
what is this deck fitting for???? (1) centerline at 10:20pm 03.23.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 7/1953 I have tried to upload a photo, but I am not sure it took.... I have these attachment fittings at
Remove and Restep Mast? (1) robert dros at 9:05pm 03.23.12 Big Boats 5/3773 I just this boat 2nd hand, a Hunter 376, and I let to believe that the Standing Rigging has to be re
pearson 30 flax size for packing pearsonpvg at 7:30pm 03.23.12 Pearson 1/1665 I am trying to figure out what size flax i need to repack my box this year before launch.I do not ha
Did you do your Electromaax upgrade yet? Bob S at 7:07pm 03.23.12 Musings With Maine Sail 7/4574 Maine, Was wondering if you did the serpentine upgrade yet? No one has come out with a set up for
12VDC refer fan Mark Maulden at 7:06pm 03.23.12 Ask All Sailors 7/2588 I have an "old" Adler Barbour refer unit that is an ice box conversion. It works well except the fa
flush toilet in mac. 26c quality tyme at 5:25pm 03.23.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/6533 Has anyone installed a flush toilet in a mac. 26c. I am aware of the ballast tank and all the plumbi
Main Sail Question Erik V at 5:21pm 03.23.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1200 To All Can a main sail designed to be used with a bolt rope foot be used a loose footed. I am
Depth Finder Chris Bogle at 5:05pm 03.23.12 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1670 Could anyone recommend a depth finder that fits the existing bulkhead cut out in the Oday 22. I assu
22' Pearson Ensign bassharborboathouse at 2:55pm 03.23.12 Ask All Sailors 9/5839 We are doing repairs on a early 1960's 22' Pearson Ensign. The "End Caps" for the rub rail (where th
ISO Owner of hull #456 Lorianna at 2:30pm 03.23.12 Catalina 30 0/1206 Does anyone know who owns hull #456? It is probably someone in the San Francisco Bay Area, but our
Water in the bilge CaptGregg at 2:16pm 03.23.12 Catalina 22 20/3169 I have a problem. I have tilted my trailer and have washed down the inside of my Catalina 22 and I'
Hand held VHF for Blind & other EQ JEJargoj at 1:29pm 03.23.12 Mid-Size Boats 0/1037 My wife is blind and needs a VHF waterproof hand held. Is there one out there that anyone knows abou
Universal 5411 engine starting problems digggs at 1:05pm 03.23.12 Catalina 30 12/9356 I have a Catilina 30 with a Universal 5411 diesel engine.I am having problems with starting. I end u
430 boat handling problems trichardson at 1:05pm 03.23.12 Big Boats 4/2251 I have aquired a Hunter 430 and am having some boat handling problems, especially when motoring, and
Drum Point Marine Roger Long at 11:58am 03.23.12 Roger Long - Cruising on Strider 19/5915 Kate, Gary (the owner), and Christian who saved my engine, rescued my cruise, and overhauled Strider
Moving Seadaddler (1) seadaddler at 11:57am 03.23.12 Ask All Sailors 8/2246 Well after being at Burnt Store Marina for 4 years with no complaints I am trying out a dock in PGI
Replace or repair Hatch Cover Allons79 at 11:35am 03.23.12 Bigger Boats 3/1528 I have a 37' O'Day and need to replace or repair the hatch cover over the salon. The smoke plastic n
Fresh Water / Coolant Pump Bob S at 10:20am 03.23.12 Catalina 30 3/1373 I have a M25XP on my boat and have been toying with the idea of making serpentine pulleys for it ove
In search of elusive swing keel SaucyScallop1 at 9:56am 03.23.12 Ask A Macgregor Owner 13/2989 Please Help, I own a 25ft Macgregor with a swing keel. The swing keel fell and disappeared and

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Any sailor peppers out there? garymalmgren at 5:54pm 01.02.23 And there I was for years thinking it was, " Put a LION in a coconut"
Marine plywood- to use or not to use? jssailem at 5:54pm 01.02.23 CrossCut Hardwoods in Portland OR has some Marine plywood I am considering using. AquaTek and Hydro
Bristol 24 external chainplates and traveler install SV Gutsy Lady at 5:53pm 01.02.23 Ok First you will need to decide where to locate the traveler. It seems the hatch is in the way. Yo
New sailing toy for Christmas (1) jssailem at 5:40pm 01.02.23 How about a blow up canvas image of thisuter as a screen saver
Its funny Friday! rgranger at 5:38pm 01.02.23 Macerator - masticator, is there a difference? And what's that other one that rhymes with masticat
Hunter 41AC/41DS spinnaker tack location (1) Sailor Arny at 5:32pm 01.02.23 Added a Selden retractable bowsprit, and GX15 top down furler with line aft on my H44C. I have no
New sailing toy for Christmas rgranger at 5:30pm 01.02.23
Need perkins prima M50 fuel line replacement??? jssailem at 5:26pm 01.02.23 Good news George. Guess you could call it a Christmas Miracle.
New sailing toy for Christmas jssailem at 5:23pm 01.02.23 Great Christmas gift for the sailor that most things.
New sailing toy for Christmas PaulK at 5:22pm 01.02.23 Nice. Does it match the barometer and ship's clock, or will you have to hang it somewhere else?
Bristol 24 external chainplates and traveler install (1) jssailem at 5:21pm 01.02.23 Ok First you will need to decide where to locate the traveler. It seems the hatch is in the way. You
Seaward Hot Water Tank TimFromLI at 5:13pm 01.02.23 If you have pressure at the inlet, there could still be a blockage inside the inlet. My Raritan was
Older sailers Tally Ho at 4:56pm 01.02.23 In studies of diet and diet related illnesses, looking at the French their diet, they fall far outs
Older sailers dLj at 4:54pm 01.02.23 The web site I referenced in my previous post is my go-to for the research. Apparently the French P
Bristol 24 Bulkhead replacement (me again) SV Gutsy Lady at 4:53pm 01.02.23 Marine ply of similar thickness should be OK. If you are replacing because of rot, you might want
Older sailers Captain Larry-DH at 4:48pm 01.02.23 In studies of diet and diet related illnesses, looking at the French their diet, they fall far outs
Bristol 24 Bulkhead replacement (me again) Tally Ho at 4:31pm 01.02.23 Marine ply of similar thickness should be OK. If you are replacing because of rot, you might want
Older sailers Tally Ho at 4:28pm 01.02.23 When two boats are sailing on a similar course, it is likely they are racing whether either of the
Bristol 24 external chainplates and traveler install (1) SV Gutsy Lady at 4:11pm 01.02.23 I am guessing here that you find it difficult to pass by the shrouds as you move to the bow. It is
North Atlantic rescue off Delaware coast Scott T-Bird at 4:03pm 01.02.23 Though not necessarily shorter in mileage the outside route could be faster in time. They might hav

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