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windward54 at 10:06pm 04.04.11
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Hi Peggy, I have a good one for you... Recently, I had to haull out and replace a broken holding t
windward54 at 9:54pm 04.04.11
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Hey, just a fast question for the group. I've been looking at various software programs for propagat
Deepdraft at 9:16pm 04.04.11
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At idle and warmed up, there is white smoke pouring out of the breather, additional white smoke and
dogcatcher at 9:11pm 04.04.11
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I am shopping for a starter boat and found a nice looking 1991 Sovereign 16 at a dealer. I can find
rpwillia at 6:35pm 04.04.11
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I helped a friend bring his Beneteau 49 home to Quantico and when we stopped for the night in Point
Phil McCall at 6:31pm 04.04.11
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Alright went to work on new to me 70 Catalina 30 trfk. I turned the wheel lock to lock. It only rota
rpwillia at 6:11pm 04.04.11
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Helped a friend bring his 49' Beneteau home to Quantico this past weekend, Noticed on his dodger rea
higgs at 6:02pm 04.04.11
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As I stated before, I am now the Fleet Captain at my club. I am really not a serious racer, but des
HarryBrown at 5:42pm 04.04.11
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Problem: Keel Bolt Configuration Confusion I have recently purchased a Model 1980 MacGregor 25; Hull
Roger Long at 5:41pm 04.04.11
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I am reorganizing my web site in preparation for retirement and extensive cruising. An unfortunate
Skip Gundlach at 5:20pm 04.04.11
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Hi, Y'all, (I get to talk that way from having lived more than thirty years in GA), Roger Long c
IG33 at 5:03pm 04.04.11
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Well, the time has come to repower Island Girl, my 1987 33-2. I think deciding whether to get marrie
rajhnsn at 4:43pm 04.04.11
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I have tracked down the previous owner of Graceful-lee and found that the boat was painted with auto
simpsoned at 2:27pm 04.04.11
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Does anyone have information on a source for the rectangular side cabin windows for a Newport 30?..
stephen Penny at 2:07pm 04.04.11
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sailaway78 at 12:48pm 04.04.11
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I recently solved a problem I think many have had, or will have. Had to boat out last weekend for a
carlager at 12:46pm 04.04.11
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The Electric Windlass - type LeroySomer S 800 or S 801 - stopped responding. There is no light in t
jmce1587 at 12:33pm 04.04.11
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Can anyone let me know the manufacturer and port screen sizes for a H31, 1984 hull? I am out of town
Out Islander at 12:10pm 04.04.11
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I have an 87 Oday 272 and would like to incorp a shower into the existing head area. Anyone have an
svcalypso at 11:56am 04.04.11
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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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