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Steve Hedges at 12:56pm 08.16.11
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I just bought a Pearson 33 with a swing keel. The keel is stuck in the up position - I am hoping th
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I damaged the mast on my Hunter 146 and I am looking for a new or used replacement. Does anyone ha
Handelman at 12:26pm 08.16.11
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Hello, I'm trying to source replacement porthole screens for my 1985 Pearson 36-2 but don't know
kersse at 12:03pm 08.16.11
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Heeling degree before knockdown Recently took up sailing with a 23' O'Day. At what degree of heelin
Alan at 11:54am 08.16.11
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Rambler was competing in the Royal Ocean Racing Club's biennial Fastnet Race after setting a course
GDTRFB at 11:37am 08.16.11
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I recently purchased a '77 swing keel catalina. Nice boat, set up well but it was in the water when
watercolours at 10:32am 08.16.11
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Ahoy fellow sailors, I'm having a problem with hot water pressure. Cold water pressure works great
oceanblues at 10:16am 08.16.11
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I have a 1994 Catalina 320 and need a new exhaust/water mixing elbow. I've looked all over the inte
Marc14857 at 8:33am 08.16.11
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Was doing some maintenance on my AC systems today and noticed that the system has started to corrode
zeehag at 8:29am 08.16.11
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Zee, nice to see you on the forums. How are you doing in MX? Is your body doing better in the climat
FourPoints at 7:27am 08.16.11
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Currently I have my solar panel attached to the starboard corner of the stern rail, and around 3 it
Paul and Judy at 7:09am 08.16.11
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Does anyone know the part number for the hatchs midships for a hunter 33.5 1993. I believe Boman cu
Orens at 6:08am 08.16.11
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I had my 1985 O'Day 31 on the hard for an unrelated issue, and had the boat yard retorque the keel b
Dragon Fly at 5:12am 08.16.11
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looking at an oday 32 4 sale. 1991. what are particular issues to look for with the rudder siz
Cruiser1 at 4:13am 08.16.11
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I am about to replace the springs on my 26S trailer. The attached photo shows the current arrangemen
Faded501s at 12:59am 08.16.11
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First post so please let me introduce myself. I just bought a '81 33 (largely due to researching on
jjsbiggs at 9:08pm 08.15.11
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Take a look at the photos of the 1983 M25 that I bought last year and tell me what you think would b
Ken Cross at 8:33pm 08.15.11
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This year we did a quick trip to the San Juan Islands and central Puget Sound. I say cool becaus
luken7 at 7:41pm 08.15.11
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I believe it's time to fix my chain and rode. The link connecting to the rode is rusted, and the spl
Tired n Giddy at 7:03pm 08.15.11
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Has anyone had experience with after market bow thrusters. Particularly the Sideshift brand. I hav

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Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida
palcuz at 5:29am 09.12.22
Make sure that the friend has spare tires for the trailer... Lol trailer. No trailer involved. We
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Daddio417 at 5:05am 09.12.22
Anchor Chain   (1)
Mike Oldak at 5:04am 09.12.22
I generally only cruise on the Chesapeake Bay, but during our restoration I noticed that my anchor c
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida
dlochner at 4:59am 09.12.22
I will forward the suggestions here to him. Can I ask which type of vessel you made your passage
Jabsco Head Wont Pump In Seawater
Terry Cox at 4:48am 09.12.22
You also had a tank that you filled to flush the toilet as he's doing No. The holding tank was loc
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida
sailme88 at 4:06am 09.12.22
Make sure that the friend has spare tires for the trailer...
'83 Oday 25 swing / centerboatd
portajon at 3:49am 09.12.22
Like this? Not totally complete, but perhaps an O'DAY 25 or 26 owner could fill in the missing meas
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida
palcuz at 2:38am 09.12.22
While the Delaware Bay is a challenge, it is a challenge because it is about 30 miles from Cape May
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida   (1)
palcuz at 2:35am 09.12.22
I Did see this map. Yesterday I was able to follow the entire route from Mannasqan inlet down to S
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David in Sandusky at 8:35pm 09.11.22
We have docked Lady Lillie in over 40 marinas in Lakes Erie, St. Clair, and Huron and in the Detroit
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Allowishish at 8:30pm 09.11.22
Which lake. Dillon is the only lake I sailed in Colorado. That was during a Ski/bike/sail end of Sk
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Leeward Rail at 8:23pm 09.11.22
The driver is a customer! :yikes: Oh. Sorry though it was all fancy with a part time jack of all t
A story of the engine that could.... Then didn't
FastOlson at 8:12pm 09.11.22
https://betamarineusa.com/portfolio/beta-38/hat This modern engine might be a good choice. IF... you
Going back to sailing 60 years later
David in Sandusky at 7:56pm 09.11.22
The boom needs to stay where it is, so the bimini has to be mounted/arranged not to interfere with t
Going back to sailing 60 years later
jssailem at 7:50pm 09.11.22
Ted Congrats on getting the boat and yourself back out on the water. Better late than never. On t
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dlochner at 7:44pm 09.11.22
Rear mirrors are not really needed. Plenty of vehicles have no way to look straight out the back...
Holding tank, stud finder
Ralph Johnstone at 7:33pm 09.11.22
A few responses suggested using a stud finder. Yup, my Stanley Intellisensor does work, after a f
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jssailem at 7:33pm 09.11.22
Which lake. Dillon is the only lake I sailed in Colorado. That was during a Ski/bike/sail end of Ski
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Allowishish at 7:24pm 09.11.22
Nice. Beautiful photo. I am not lucky enough to have a great marina. our lake is a hidden gem in C

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