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Hey everyone, I'm new to here as a member but have browsed and read many posts over the last few mon
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I'm looking for the dimensions of the hatchboards that cover the companionway on a Mac 17 (1969). T
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I needed to get up on my mast for 15 mins of work. Bosuns Chair @ West Marine - $150.00 Climbi
nauticalrich at 2:27pm 10.15.11
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Does anyone have experience in removing the fuel tank in an Oday 30 or 31. Any advice will be appre
obsailor at 1:57pm 10.15.11
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I'm thinking of installing a UK lazy cradle to replace my mainsail cover with the idea of simplifyin
SailorDave5050 at 1:40pm 10.15.11
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First year as a sailboat owner. Now it's time to take the mast out to trailer the boat to its winte
Peter Brennan at 1:39pm 10.15.11
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A previous owner removed the holding tanks from both heads in our 1982 O'Day 37. He installed a Lect
SenecaDaze at 1:27pm 10.15.11
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well i have no picture but maybe someone can enlighten me. the boat is a 1981 hunter22 on the dinett
powersailor at 1:18pm 10.15.11
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Just discoverd (the hard way when I removed the mast cap) that the mast on my 26M in filled with ex
senseipower at 1:13pm 10.15.11
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On my last day sail this year I ran out of wind and had to motor back. After about 3 miles my overhe
ondinesail at 12:37pm 10.15.11
C&C
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We are in process of purchasing a C'C 99. One concern we have is that there appears not to be enoug
therishel at 11:45am 10.15.11
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I am re-fitting a Balboa 20. It does not have any sails. I am looking into purchasing a suit of sa
Zoomie at 11:31am 10.15.11
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Hey Guys! Finally got my Jib back from SailCare after converting it for use with my Snap Furler. I d
rognvald at 8:54am 10.15.11
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In a recent boatyard discussion, winterizing engines was discussed. If you have a fresh water cooled
Maine Sail at 8:37am 10.15.11
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Great sailing right now.:D
dlewis812 at 7:43am 10.15.11
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wanted to get one more good weekend before laying up.. of all things too much wind!!??!! looks lik
Ned Blake at 7:01am 10.15.11
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Ok heres a complaint nobody has ever heard before - "My boat is too small!" My wife and I have bee
Jkenny13 at 6:31am 10.15.11
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So I am watching the weather for this weekend here in Newport RI. Wind with gust over 45mph. I have
RichH at 6:00am 10.15.11
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Tide against wind can be a problem along the Atlantic Coast, especially when 'shooting inlets'. A
Endurance2010 at 12:27am 10.15.11
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Skippers, help! I can't find the anodes on my 1983 Yanmar 3GMF (it's in a 1984 Hunter 34). But I t

Recent Replies

Stepping a mast
jssailem at 9:49am 11.11.22
Lifting a mast and setting it down in a boat or on the deck is not without risk. If you have never d
New Instruments
capta at 9:46am 11.11.22
A little background first as I think that will impact answers. Recently purchased my third and las
Removed fixed prop ... boat speed improved immensely!
jssailem at 9:39am 11.11.22
I take this off for racing! The pretty lady or the hunk of metal. Give the lady your credit card
Veteran's Day Soundoff
kappykaplan at 9:36am 11.11.22
1974-1978 USNA Midshipman 1978-1998 US Navy as a surface line officer (or transportation specialist
Furling jib sail
jssailem at 9:35am 11.11.22
will this jib suffice with a full main? Please define the term. What are you desiring to do with
Removed fixed prop ... boat speed improved immensely!
capta at 9:31am 11.11.22
That's not an anchor ..... THIS is an ANCHOR! I take this off for racing! Nobody is going to steal
Removed fixed prop ... boat speed improved immensely!
capta at 9:29am 11.11.22
That's why some of us pay thousands of dollars for a MaxProp. In the end, it is a good investment.
Veteran's Day Soundoff   (1)
jssailem at 9:26am 11.11.22
Here is a shout-out to all Military Veterans. ff the East Coast. It was a great touring seat up the
Companion Way Screens
patbratton at 9:25am 11.11.22
I have been pondering the same question for my C22. Thanks for sharing the link to the SBO Store sc
Furling jib sail
RKMCCORKLE at 9:17am 11.11.22
What size pendant should I use?
Furling jib sail
RKMCCORKLE at 9:16am 11.11.22
N/S But will this jib suffice with a full main?
Furling jib sail
RKMCCORKLE at 9:14am 11.11.22
8-10 knot winds is right in the Go have Fun zone. is the lake oriented n-s or e-w N/S
Furling jib sail   (1)
RKMCCORKLE at 9:14am 11.11.22
This is the boat and lake Wylie
Furling jib sail
jssailem at 9:12am 11.11.22
8-10 knot winds is right in the Go have Fun zone. is the lake oriented n-s or e-w
Furling jib sail
RKMCCORKLE at 9:11am 11.11.22
I sail this boat on an inland lake that's narrow with winds that tend to be flukey and W to East mo
Furling jib sail
RKMCCORKLE at 9:10am 11.11.22
I sail this boat on an inland lake that's narrow with winds that tend to be flukey and W to East mos
Holding Tank Ventilation
Don S/V ILLusion at 9:08am 11.11.22
Hi @Peggie Hall HeadMistress , I knew there had to be something important missing from my explanat
Companion Way Screens
danooxnard at 8:58am 11.11.22
I have been pondering the same question for my C22. Thanks for sharing the link to the SBO Store sc
O'Day 39 mast step
Procrastin8er at 8:57am 11.11.22
Thanks all, for your thoughts. Rudy at D&R gave me the name of a shop in MA that fabricates this stu
Furling jib sail
Hollyberry at 8:23am 11.11.22
Another consideration besides sail area is the luff tape size - it needs to match the foil on your f

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