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192 rigging issue MGoBoat at 7:50pm 07.09.11 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1552 We bought this 192 just over a month ago. I have been resolving many little things on the boat, but
Attleboro, MA trip kdnichols at 7:44pm 07.09.11 Ask An Oday Owner 9/2166 I'm traveling to Boston this week for a website design project in Attleboro. Hopefully by Friday I
Move that outboard motor timebandit at 7:44pm 07.09.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1496 :)Just something I found that I thought some could use. No, I have no interest. http://outboarde
Perko watertight deck connection Montana at 7:04pm 07.09.11 Other Sailboats 1/1337 Which of the two plugs are suppose to be positive, small or large diameter?
Mast raising quandry davenlynn at 6:22pm 07.09.11 Ask A Macgregor Owner 41/13957 So - - - Today I installed my mast raising system on my Mac 25. I've got a gin pole (7') installed a
Bilge Pump Running (1) MalibuC at 6:12pm 07.09.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1201 Just installed new bilge pump, Rule Mate 1100 GPH. Correctly wired to on/off switch and auto. Both
Great Oday resource merlinuxo at 6:03pm 07.09.11 Ask An Oday Owner 2/1373 I'm sure you guys have seen this site http://www.iheartodays.com/manuals.html I just stumbled into i
Victoria Vancover Island burd paulj at 5:53pm 07.09.11 Catalina 310 1/1642 Kevenmac Here is the link.............. https://picasaweb.google.com/1dbpaul/AAAAAAAA#54471071733
problem using my stove Barefoot1 at 5:38pm 07.09.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1670 My Hunter 280 1996 is equipped with a seaward stove ( model 2273 ) and the only way I can make it wo
Swing Keel pivot bolt early model type (3) dstrong464 at 5:21pm 07.09.11 Catalina 22 17/8224 I was told that the keel had been faired and painted and pivot bolt replaced by the PO. Looking at t
What's going on in the wheelhouse of that ship? Roger Long at 5:20pm 07.09.11 Ask All Sailors 2/2469 If you ever find yourself in situations where you are wondering if a merchant or fishing vessel sees
Soft deck (3) dstrong464 at 5:13pm 07.09.11 Catalina 22 1/1533 Drilled a hole in starboard foredeck and found the core delaminated, the plywwod was dry. Considered
Replace Vision 32 Holding Tank coxjam at 4:38pm 07.09.11 Mid-Size Boats 2/1534 Lots of posts about leaking tanks and tank removal, can somebody tell us where you mounted the repla
Need some tips for Raymarine knot meter. Slade at 4:07pm 07.09.11 Ask All Sailors 9/6447 I have a new Raymarine Bidata knotlog depth finder. Installed with no problems and for the first mon
replaced house water pump, no pressure kwalker at 2:35pm 07.09.11 Big Boats 4/1301 Hi, I just replaced my original shurflo with a new one. The old one was making terrible sounds, the
Ericson 23 Portlights rlmccb at 1:50pm 07.09.11 Trailer Sailors 2/2767 I am in need of some technical assistance. My portlights have developed leaks. I removed one but a
outboard motor bracket springs BJW at 1:13pm 07.09.11 Catalina 22 0/2073 Hello everyone, Is it possible to buy replacement springs for the adjustable motor mount bracket o
Wire to rope line identification Gudenuph at 9:20am 07.09.11 Day Sailers 2/1481 With our O'Day 25 (1976) came a matched pair of wire to rope lines. I haven't a clue as to their pu
bolts snapped off. what now? Stephen Trapani at 9:20am 07.09.11 Ask All Sailors 46/9849 Trying to unbolt the mixing elbow mount from the exhaust manifold on my 2qm15, one bolt came out, th
Portside leak when it rains next to head captined at 9:17am 07.09.11 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1404 Rain leak portside, where bulkhead joins deck, in back of portapotti. Caulked windows from outside,

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New to me 2003 Hunter 386 dmax at 3:34pm 06.27.22 I'd say that's a pretty full refit :) Congrats, time to enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Spinaker sock berner73 at 3:33pm 06.27.22 Congrats on the new boat - and that's quite a windfall to find it came with a sail the PO didn't kno
Invest 94L (2) JamesG161 at 3:19pm 06.27.22 NOAA just flew their exploratory mission into... Potential Tropical Cyclone Two206707 It is moving
Catalina 310 almost sank due to faulty starboard though hull fitting. (galley sink) jviss at 3:15pm 06.27.22 Does the outside look like it is missing a piece? Not to me. Note the through hull is "open."
Hunter 26 taking on water American Girl at 3:13pm 06.27.22 Thank you for all of the suggestions. It has come to our attention that there may be a crack in the
W21 NO POWER Boatkeep at 3:05pm 06.27.22 Hello, For anyone reading this is the future here is an article I wrote with a few simple diagnost
Atomic 4 dies a few minutes after engaging transmission Boatkeep at 3:04pm 06.27.22 Hello, For anyone reading this is the future here is an article I wrote with a few simple diagnost
Sensors Needed for obtaining TWD so I can display wind shifts on B&G Vulcan 9. (1) Davidasailor26 at 2:37pm 06.27.22 ...which you can get from the compass. :) My TWD shows true wind relative to my heading. B&G diff
Spinaker sock Belgian Chris at 2:31pm 06.27.22 Good afternoon, I just bought a 1984 Beneteau First 29. To my surprise the boat came with a spinna
Water pump on a 2002 Beneteau 331 GTM at 2:29pm 06.27.22 I found that I had a hair line crack in the screen filter covers that was allowing air in the line.
Spinaker sock mdibella at 2:25pm 06.27.22 I am satisfied with this: ATN Spinnaker Sleeve
Not sailing but I thought interesting with Independence Day approaching Siamese at 2:21pm 06.27.22 Great story. A couple years ago, my neighbor died. Old guy, lived alone. I never met him. After
Is there a shutoff valve for 1974 ODay 27 with Atomic 4 DMendels at 2:19pm 06.27.22 Thanks very much and indeed, the atomic 4 is petrol driven. Thanks for the lengthy suggestions, but
New to me 2003 Hunter 386 JimP at 2:18pm 06.27.22 15 month update, I've done a pretty full refit on my 2003 H386, and was out overnight for the first
New to me 2003 Hunter 386 dtrask at 2:15pm 06.27.22 Thanks Jim! Did you replace the raw water intake hose going to the head as well or did you tap into
Do you use checklists? Siamese at 2:13pm 06.27.22 Sure do. I have checklists for various things. Prep for a boat trip. Prep for a trip to our condo
Do you use checklists? Terry Cox at 2:07pm 06.27.22 I am curious if a lot of others do this No paper list. Mental, yes. Now where did I leave that pap
New to me 2003 Hunter 386 JimP at 2:02pm 06.27.22 Hi Jim, not sure if you'll see this but I'm about to do the same with my 2003 386. How long of a h
Is there a shutoff valve for 1974 ODay 27 with Atomic 4 twodzusfittings at 2:02pm 06.27.22 IMHO it sounds like a fuel starvation as you say it will idle but stalls under load. I would check f
Loose-footed Staysail rugger at 1:59pm 06.27.22 The track is too far forward for the sheet to provide the aftward force needed to give the sail the

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