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Does anyone have any knowledge of these Rigid (brand) tenders. I'm looking for a used RIB and have
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It's that time again, to head up the mast for an inspection of the rigging, the masthead, etc. In t
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hey everyone just wondering if anyone is planning any fantastic voyages,like to hear about it.i wont
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Did the O'Day sailboats come with the transom ready to accept an outboard even when the inboard was
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I am looking for a newer boat and wonder if anyone has experience with both. I now have a H26 that
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Hey everyone, I hate to be a bother but I'm a 90 minute drive from my boat and I need to get some me
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I have an older Garmin235 chartplotter that i still use and was wondering if newer data sticks would
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Has anyone installed a stern mounted swim platform on an O Day 25. This particular boat has a factor
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What antifreeze should I be using for my 2000 Yanmar 3GM30F. Any tips for flushing the system is ap
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Irene at 2:35pm 08.31.11
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I think I posted this incorrectly before. The gang at the Catalina 30 blog directed me to this site
wchevron at 1:48pm 08.31.11
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Had gone out for a weekend with the family. Didn't have a chance to pump out on Sunday. Came down
Jared1048 at 12:16pm 08.31.11
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Boat: 1985 Hunter 31 See pic. This just a backup of the toilet pump? Thanks, -Jared
Charlie Kittson at 11:54am 08.31.11
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Hello folks I am looking at a 2006 26m and the Macgregor is tottaly diferant to what I am used to. I
Sylvain at 11:40am 08.31.11
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I just completed a modification that I really wanted. The Back Stay on the H33C is split and anchor
Ima90sJezus at 11:39am 08.31.11
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Just wanted to say hi - I'm a new owner of a 1984 Catalina 30. This is the first sailboat I've owne
GDTRFB at 11:12am 08.31.11
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My headstay doesn't have a turnbuckle on it, and my rake is pretty drastic. I measured the distance
sailorkoop at 10:33am 08.31.11
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I bought a 1986 Hunter 25.5 last year. I was told the depth guage didn't work, but come to find out
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I am very excited because this year will be my first trip to the Annapolis Boat Show. Just wonderin
sailorkoop at 10:11am 08.31.11
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Hi, Can anyone recommend an artist that could paint a picture of my sailboat? I have a photo to go

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Buy now or wait for recession?
Tally Ho at 5:24pm 10.04.22
How much $$ are we talking about? if you want the boat, buy it. In a recession, your net worth
Pleasant Surprise/Docking
sesmith at 5:22pm 10.04.22
This stern bridle technique has always worked well for us (you have to use the watch on vimeo link i
Harvest Moon Regatta 2022
jmce1587 at 5:10pm 10.04.22
Will look for you at the start line. On a lagoon 42 Jewel. Good luck this week.
Buy now or wait for recession?
capta at 4:27pm 10.04.22
I'd had enough of the way I was living (not about the depression) so I liquidated everything and los
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks
Crazy Dave Condon at 4:04pm 10.04.22
The motor should never be tipped when trailering. If it slip could cause damage. If you have to tip
Buy now or wait for recession?
Kings Gambit at 3:34pm 10.04.22
Widespread inflation inflates the price of boats just as it does cars and other durable goods not ne
Pleasant Surprise/Docking
h2o_snow at 2:09pm 10.04.22
at. Downside is that its a bit of a reach. Folding is good as we step there a lot: grab a winch a
Buy now or wait for recession?
shemandr at 1:40pm 10.04.22
Trying to time a sailboat purchase to align with the economic cycle will leave you boat-less. You'r
Buy now or wait for recession?
NYSail at 1:38pm 10.04.22
With the two boats I have sold, I was never insulted by a low offer....... buyer gives it a shot as
Harvest Moon Regatta 2022
HMT2 at 1:32pm 10.04.22
Have a good race Simon! Looks like great weather for this early in October,
Bilge pump impeller working, but not pumping
Scott T-Bird at 1:31pm 10.04.22
or when one of the diaphragms wears out. Keep that strainer clean too. Jim... Yes, I replaced the
Bilge pump impeller working, but not pumping
JamesG161 at 1:26pm 10.04.22
The only instance it fails to pick up water is when the strainer gets clogged. or when one of the
Buy now or wait for recession?
dmax at 1:22pm 10.04.22
You can always offer what you are willing to pay. If they feel insulted it is their problem. Avoi
I need to make a mooring. So I am thinking of a pyramid shape form with granite and mortar/cement. Is 300lbs going to be enough for 20ft sail boat?
Scott T-Bird at 1:16pm 10.04.22
Hello, Here on the Long Island Sound EVERYONE uses mushroom anchors for moorings. When I had a 22'
Cruising Water and Land   (2)
JamesG161 at 1:13pm 10.04.22
I would never back a Bentley in the water... But note the Grey Poupon and the Back seat does have
Berth headroom 36 vs 38
SummerCruiser at 1:05pm 10.04.22
the vent for the aft air conditioner is in the forward facing panel of the berth towards the port s
Wobbly Fixed Keel
Scott T-Bird at 1:04pm 10.04.22
There have been several listed over the last two months in in Southwest (Vegas to San Diego) in the
I need to make a mooring. So I am thinking of a pyramid shape form with granite and mortar/cement. Is 300lbs going to be enough for 20ft sail boat?
JamesG161 at 1:04pm 10.04.22
For reasons that are not well understood, concreate inhibits the rusting of iron What did you say,
I need to make a mooring. So I am thinking of a pyramid shape form with granite and mortar/cement. Is 300lbs going to be enough for 20ft sail boat?
BarryL at 1:01pm 10.04.22
Hello, Here on the Long Island Sound EVERYONE uses mushroom anchors for moorings. When I had a 22'
Buy now or wait for recession?
JohnShannon at 12:56pm 10.04.22
You can always offer what you are willing to pay. If they feel insulted it is their problem. Avoid

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