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rcentra at 10:48am 06.10.11
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I'm looking to replace the mast on my '76 O'Day 16-9 Daysailer. Any ideas or leads would be appreci
Skimmer at 10:23am 06.10.11
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Hi Folks, Where can we get replacement latches and knobs for the push-button drawer and hanging lock
kfish at 10:16am 06.10.11
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With tonight's waxing moon, I'm going sailing in Galveston Bay out of Kemah. I find it cooler, and
drumbeater at 10:03am 06.10.11
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I was wondering if it posed any danger to the centerboard or hull to beach the boat on a sandbar to
Bob Swanson at 9:47am 06.10.11
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I am looking for a used boom for a Pearson 10M
Ron20324 at 7:43am 06.10.11
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My sailing club is going to Rock Hall the 25th, but we are getting concerned about reported shoaling
timebandit at 7:21am 06.10.11
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Feds Impose Mandatory Life Jacket Requirements on California LakeBy: Log News Service | Wednesday, J
zeehag at 6:53am 06.10.11
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eat and drink on your boat while waiting out a blow storm(hurrycame)?? do you remain on board or h
J Hunter at 6:11am 06.10.11
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I noticed the traveler track on my '76 30 has a tiny bit of up and down play toward one end, and I w
windfall44ds at 6:10am 06.10.11
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Hello everyone, We would very much like to drop our salon table to convert it into another berth b
Bob J. at 6:04am 06.10.11
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Does anyone have any experience with Progressive?? Thanks, Bob
Bob 04 H260 at 4:40am 06.10.11
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I have never been happy with the original Hunter mast crutch design. I replaced the "roller" (a bolt
Spike033 at 1:14am 06.10.11
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Last year I was considering getting a new prop and sticker shock (thought they would be around $400
Jared1048 at 9:20pm 06.09.11
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I keep reading about compression posts being rotted out and it has me worried. Where is it located?
g5665 at 9:13pm 06.09.11
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Would like to ask if anyone installed an automatic bilge pump in a Y25mkii before. The space under
nemosuit at 9:07pm 06.09.11
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Group, Several months ago there was a thread in which someone mentioned he was using part of a st
Boom Magnet at 7:51pm 06.09.11
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Hi folks, I have a '78 Catalina 22 whose bottom paint and water line are ready for new paint. "Mr. B
Fly_H23 at 7:32pm 06.09.11
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Finally my schedule, the wifes schedule and the weather are all cooperating to allow us to travel fr
pafb19 at 4:16pm 06.09.11
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I am having to replace approximately a 3' by 2' area of the cabin overhead (not the outer shell - ju
jmseas at 3:25pm 06.09.11
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Ahoy O'days... Curious if anyone has ever found replacement lenses for the PYHI portlights. th

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Jamesiv1 at 3:35pm 09.24.22
Why would there be a layer of wood? Catalina did not core their hulls. And why would you be getting
Spring for Forespar Whisker Pole?
Rick Webb at 3:24pm 09.24.22
Received the spring from Sailor Sue in the mail this afternoon. It is exactly correct. Thanks so muc
First 405 Rudder Parts
JohnShannon at 3:04pm 09.24.22
Probably was a spacer, a gap between the rudder and the hull reduces efficiency and the First serie
Hunter 33, 2015
Scott T-Bird at 3:01pm 09.24.22
I don't think it matters that they are keel bolts. The torque is whatever is published for the size
Anyone in PEI CA willing to check a boat out?
Epic1969 at 2:26pm 09.24.22
Yes in the big picture the boat is the least of their problems! i second prayers to those hit by Fi
Invest 98L
JamesG161 at 2:20pm 09.24.22
Dammit Jim, hope you are doing well this morning. Any perspectives. I am supposed to attend a "beac
Rebedding Catalina 310 chainplates with the mast up
Monheganlover at 2:06pm 09.24.22
Thanks for all the great suggestions!
Yanmar Engine Mount Worries   (1)
senang at 1:34pm 09.24.22
Here is the page of our 3JH4E manual for the engine mounts. It shows a port/starbord differentiazati
Rebedding Catalina 310 chainplates with the mast up
marchem at 1:16pm 09.24.22
While you are rebedding them you should consider using epoxy to seal the core around each of them. I
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jssailem at 1:14pm 09.24.22
While Ian is still classified as a Tropical Storm we can expect the storm to turn north within the n
where to add a second halyard
ingramsail at 1:00pm 09.24.22
Thanks Dave, pulled the jib down this morning. The track is a poly extrusion, will go back later an
Anyone in PEI CA willing to check a boat out?
jssailem at 12:54pm 09.24.22
Thanks HB for posting the news link for PEI. They were hit hard. A little like the US East Coast whe
Upgrades to cross to the Caribbean
Crusty Ol Salt at 12:11pm 09.24.22
There's a big difference between going to the Bahamas, a long day sail from Florida or to the Carib
HELP
Crusty Ol Salt at 12:05pm 09.24.22
Make a temporary repair until you pull the boat. Which it sounds like you are off to a good start. I
HELP
Alan Gomes at 11:44am 09.24.22
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Jamesiv1 at 11:31am 09.24.22
suggestions to try for : my brand new New Yanmar 1 Gm10 which won't start. ?
sesmith at 11:19am 09.24.22
You didn't mention bleeding at the injector. Crack open the line fitting at the injector and crank
where to add a second halyard
Crazy Dave Condon at 11:18am 09.24.22
@isaksp00 gave some good advice on raising and lowering the mast. I would recommend removing the s
HELP
AaronD at 10:54am 09.24.22

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