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Steven Hall at 9:08am 07.20.11
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I am a new owner of a 1966 O'day Mariner 19 ft. with a full keel. I would like to remove the keel f
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Looking for some advice on a 1981 Catalina 27 with a Universal 5411. The exhaust broke right at the
DeniseO30 at 8:49am 07.20.11
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Not many boats tickle my fancy this one does. What can everyone tell me about them? built 79 -
GWG at 8:44am 07.20.11
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Any ideas on installing a simple saltwater washdown pump for the anchor? We anchor out on LI Sound,
Kermit at 7:05am 07.20.11
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We have a very small sailing club with no assigned cleanup schedule. Don't know who is leaving the
ruidh at 7:03am 07.20.11
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I think it's time I bite the bullet and get a stern rail. I don't like how my outboard obscures my s
QP Chuck at 6:57am 07.20.11
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Do any of you know of a current source for the Gray portlights used on the H37-C (other than Pompane
karjer at 6:49am 07.20.11
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I need to replace a section of the creme rigid rub rail on my 37' O'Day. The stuff only comes in 27
Carlos31 at 6:36am 07.20.11
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After a couple of months n he mooring the lines of my Sabre 38 are kind of stiff. Any sugestions ho
Capt Dale at 5:58am 07.20.11
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Just recently purchased an '84 Hunter 27. Last boat was a Catalina 22. Always had a soft spot for th
bugbitten at 5:08am 07.20.11
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I had to replace the original faucet/shower hand set on Karma, my 9.2A. I wanted something that woul
Jeffrey J Grillo at 5:08am 07.20.11
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I recently purchased an O'Day Swift at a church yard sale. Seems to be in good shape and workign ord
wufibugs at 11:39pm 07.19.11
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Rather than track down a replacement for my broken 2 pole yanmar ignition switch that allows removal
mklein@iowatelecom.net at 10:41pm 07.19.11
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My most recent aquizition is nearly ready to set sail? I just mounted the motor that came with the b
rfrye1 at 9:20pm 07.19.11
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We now have davits on our H376. When we have the dink hauled up it mostly blocks our stern light. It
shanker at 9:17pm 07.19.11
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Because I will do my share of single handed sailing, I have started reading about how the experts do
Blue Streak at 6:05pm 07.19.11
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Looking at a 30 Cat but 1623 hrs on engine. Should I be concerned? What does a rebuild run? Thanks
Florida sail at 5:50pm 07.19.11
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I'm looking at a boat that recently had the Westerbeke 27 replaced with a 28HP Beta Marine. I would
flyella10 at 5:44pm 07.19.11
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I have a 28.5 1986 Hunter and need to replace the Grey port lenses. New ones are available at Sailb
hi1cotton at 5:37pm 07.19.11
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Has anyone received a recent quote on North racing mailsail. I have a Hunter 23. The quotes I've rec

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Identify This Boat?
JRacer at 6:57pm 10.18.22
It looks like a US 22. https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/us-22 That's it! Gary Mull, designer. "
Keel and G/flex and should I worry?
Leeward Rail at 6:21pm 10.18.22
135 ft lbs seems low. What is the bolt/stud size? This is what MarsKeel (makers of lead keels) say
Identify This Boat?
dlochner at 6:15pm 10.18.22
Once you're done with this boat, please solve this make found abandon at a Florida boatyard. That
Prop Spin
joshw5144 at 6:15pm 10.18.22
Identify This Boat?
dlochner at 6:14pm 10.18.22
We are all guessing. The definitive answer will come when you look at the HIN.
Keel and G/flex and should I worry?
dlochner at 6:12pm 10.18.22
It is really hard to assess any damage with the bottom paint covering the repair. Remove the bottom
Keel and G/flex and should I worry?
High Current at 6:06pm 10.18.22
The first thing I would do is try to determine if the keel is moving (excessively). This could be d
Keel and G/flex and should I worry?   (2)
High Current at 6:00pm 10.18.22
Maybe I should delete that 2nd photo. I only included it for context; it predates my repair. The u
Advice on new purchase and winterization
Davidasailor26 at 5:52pm 10.18.22
Oh I can handle that. And stabilizer in the diesel tank I guess? Every time I add diesel I add a m
Garhauer E-Z Glide
jssailem at 5:51pm 10.18.22
Garhauer E-Z Glide
SailingCal21 at 5:49pm 10.18.22
I have had the EZ Glide on my boat for at least 15 years. Love it. Thanks. I should have made the
Prop Spin
jssailem at 5:47pm 10.18.22
Congrats Josh on the fortunate outcome of what could have dissolved into a dilemma of nasty proporti
Garhauer E-Z Glide
Rick D at 5:40pm 10.18.22
I have had the EZ Glide on my boat for at least 15 years. Love it.
Sailing a 22ft Cape Dory from Boston to Southern Florida
dLj at 5:40pm 10.18.22
Low tide tomorrow is at 10:15am so he could start before that like an hour or so and then ride the t
Foam Seat
ggrizzard at 5:26pm 10.18.22
Jim, the link doesn't work. Chiriqui Your need to google "Helm Cushions" or similar. Failing succes
Advice on new purchase and winterization
ggrizzard at 5:21pm 10.18.22
Your English is better than many I read on forums! :clap:
alternatives for 26-27ft shoal draft
Leeward Rail at 5:18pm 10.18.22
https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/tanzer-26 Lots here in our marina on Lake Winnipeg, which has con
Identify This Boat?
Ted at 5:05pm 10.18.22
It looks like a US 22. https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/us-22
alternatives for 26-27ft shoal draft
_peterD at 5:05pm 10.18.22
Hmm, i can see i made a mistake in refering to those "other boats" as dogs, no disrespect intend as

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