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Sanitation Hose windward54 at 10:06pm 04.04.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 5/4389 Hi Peggy, I have a good one for you... Recently, I had to haull out and replace a broken holding t
Propagation Software windward54 at 9:54pm 04.04.11 SSB and Ham Operators 1/3455 Hey, just a fast question for the group. I've been looking at various software programs for propagat
GM 4-71 - Crankcase breather - smokey! Deepdraft at 9:16pm 04.04.11 Engines and Propulsion 8/8530 At idle and warmed up, there is white smoke pouring out of the breather, additional white smoke and
Can anyone tell me about Sovereign 16? dogcatcher at 9:11pm 04.04.11 Ask All Sailors 1/2153 I am shopping for a starter boat and found a nice looking 1991 Sovereign 16 at a dealer. I can find
What is this antenna (1) rpwillia at 6:35pm 04.04.11 Ask All Sailors 6/2583 I helped a friend bring his Beneteau 49 home to Quantico and when we stopped for the night in Point
Pedestal steering range of motion Phil McCall at 6:31pm 04.04.11 Catalina 30 7/2507 Alright went to work on new to me 70 Catalina 30 trfk. I turned the wheel lock to lock. It only rota
Anyone done this handrail on the dodger thing? (1) rpwillia at 6:11pm 04.04.11 Catalina 310 12/7583 Helped a friend bring his 49' Beneteau home to Quantico this past weekend, Noticed on his dodger rea
Racing Programs higgs at 6:02pm 04.04.11 Ask All Sailors 7/2576 As I stated before, I am now the Fleet Captain at my club. I am really not a serious racer, but des
Keel Bolt Configuration Confusion (1) HarryBrown at 5:42pm 04.04.11 Ask All Sailors 6/5795 Problem: Keel Bolt Configuration Confusion I have recently purchased a Model 1980 MacGregor 25; Hull
Notice regarding my old threads Roger Long at 5:41pm 04.04.11 Ask All Sailors 0/1263 I am reorganizing my web site in preparation for retirement and extensive cruising. An unfortunate
The Flying Pig has landed! Skip Gundlach at 5:20pm 04.04.11 Ask All Sailors 3/4405 Hi, Y'all, (I get to talk that way from having lived more than thirty years in GA), Roger Long c
33-2 Repower IG33 at 5:03pm 04.04.11 Pearson 3/2538 Well, the time has come to repower Island Girl, my 1987 33-2. I think deciding whether to get marrie
Imron Paint Issue rajhnsn at 4:43pm 04.04.11 Bigger Boats 6/3917 I have tracked down the previous owner of Graceful-lee and found that the boat was painted with auto
Side Cabin Windows simpsoned at 2:27pm 04.04.11 Newport 3/3048 Does anyone have information on a source for the rectangular side cabin windows for a Newport 30?..
Electric Winch Handle Experience stephen Penny at 2:07pm 04.04.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/3093
Barnacles sailaway78 at 12:48pm 04.04.11 Engines and Propulsion 3/3572 I recently solved a problem I think many have had, or will have. Had to boat out last weekend for a
Electric Windlass not responding carlager at 12:46pm 04.04.11 Ask A Beneteau Owner 5/4999 The Electric Windlass - type LeroySomer S 800 or S 801 - stopped responding. There is no light in t
Hunter 31(1984 hull) Port Screen Sizes jmce1587 at 12:33pm 04.04.11 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1288 Can anyone let me know the manufacturer and port screen sizes for a H31, 1984 hull? I am out of town
Installing a shower Out Islander at 12:10pm 04.04.11 Ask All Sailors 12/5129 I have an 87 Oday 272 and would like to incorp a shower into the existing head area. Anyone have an
Follow up on Holding Tank on Bene 381 (post 122281) svcalypso at 11:56am 04.04.11 Marine Plumbing and Sanitation 14/5013 This is a follow up to thread 122281 http://forums.oday.sailboatowners.com/showthread.php?t=122281

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Cleaning the hull dlochner at 1:13pm 08.29.22 We've had good luck removing tannin stains from the ICW using a hydrochloric based toilet bowl clea
How can I tell if an engine is frozen or worth trying salvage? JamesG161 at 1:10pm 08.29.22 I'm thinking it may be a lost cause "Don't give up the ship!".... John Paul Jones There is a rebu
How can I tell if an engine is frozen or worth trying salvage? ConceptKreator at 1:07pm 08.29.22 Thanks all. I'm thinking it may be a lost cause. The flywheel doesn't move AT ALL, not even the fine
Cleaning the hull Roland5048 at 1:06pm 08.29.22 We've had good luck removing tannin stains from the ICW using a hydrochloric based toilet bowl clea
Why do we bother rant mermike at 12:58pm 08.29.22 I contribute because it helps ME learn. I figure I'd better know what I'm talking about so I don't g
Cleaning the hull shemandr at 12:53pm 08.29.22 On tannin stains I've used Oxalic acid successfully. Very little scrubbing. May have environmental
Help me... I don't have time to search, and I have some questions !!!! Thaniel at 12:50pm 08.29.22 That assumes the new question is exactly the same. Often there are so many variables involved that
Practice?? tfox2069 at 12:48pm 08.29.22 I think if we break this down simply its really about knowing how to trim sails to be the most effic
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks (1) Ralph Johnstone at 12:47pm 08.29.22 After looking again and again at photos #8 and #10, I am convinced that your only problem shown in t
Hunter 170: Hull cracks repair, rudder mount rebuild, motor mount build, trolling motor electrical solution, inspection holes, hull painting nmanoilov at 12:26pm 08.29.22 yeah, almost there. I'm working on finishing that rudder mount hole. Almost there, so I'll share som
Cleaning the hull Parsons at 12:24pm 08.29.22 Tannins and metals (iron, for example) react well to acids, so I'd pick Marykate On-and-Off, availab
Engine Kill lever on Catalina 30 LloydB at 12:13pm 08.29.22 While we're here I'd like to ask maybe a silly question but but I don't know the answer and I am cur
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks robm at 12:11pm 08.29.22 Now somebody showed some respect for backing plates. Could you please add a little detail to the a
Cleaning the hull Sailor Sue at 12:01pm 08.29.22 We've had good luck removing tannin stains from the ICW using a hydrochloric based toilet bowl clean
2006 Hunter 25 - Swim Platform Stress Cracks Ralph Johnstone at 11:54am 08.29.22 I'm ~90% confident about this since I couldn't reach the plate for a scratch / poke test yesterday
Practice?? Castle Parker at 11:34am 08.29.22 However, as a mentor in several capacities, there are no 'Stupid Questions.' If ya don't know, ask,
How can I tell if an engine is frozen or worth trying salvage? DeniseO30 at 11:28am 08.29.22 May be worth reading https://boatdiesel.com/Forums/Search/Volvo-MD7-MD11-MD17-Forum-piston-ring-stuc
How can I tell if an engine is frozen or worth trying salvage? DeniseO30 at 11:26am 08.29.22 The MD 7A is a pretty old engine I don't know if you can get parts for it but yes, taking the injec
Cleaning the hull Roland5048 at 11:26am 08.29.22 Money Just remember to use paper money. It will cost you more but won't scratch the hull like coi
Hunter 30 and prop walk Roland5048 at 11:20am 08.29.22 The Catalina had the motor mounted much further forward so I guess less angle on the prop shaft and

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