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Best way to store Galley/Vberth Cushions titoana at 10:51am 09.27.10 Ask An Oday Owner 4/3823 Hi: Well, it is this time of the year for us living up north (Rochester NY) to start getting our b
boomkickers mysticpuffin at 10:30am 09.27.10 Ask All Sailors 14/3692 Has anyone tried the boomkickers in place of a topping lift? Our topping lift became disconnected fr
newport classic flaw? Dragon Fly at 10:17am 09.27.10 Newport 3/3295 is there a classic flaw in the hull design, behind the keel area? something routinely called oil-can
Thinking of buying a 1978 O'Day 23 kmansails at 9:30am 09.27.10 Ask An Oday Owner 7/4794 Any suggestions on what I should look out for on this boat? Took a quick look at it on Saturday and
keel problems?? Dragon Fly at 9:18am 09.27.10 Newport 4/3387 hey, you guys, its a newport 30' 1979; has a crack or line, starboard side of keel, maybe 12 in
Seat differences between 23.5 and 240 kevgrn114 at 8:10am 09.27.10 Smaller Boats 6/1995 The cockpit seats on a 23.5 wrap around the cabin bulkhead giving more seating towards the front. T
asymmetrical chute heart of gold at 6:57am 09.27.10 Big Boats 14/3444 It seems the search function isn't working or there is nothing on asymmetrical chutes in the archive
Replacement stanchions tommadura at 6:31am 09.27.10 Mid-Size Boats 2/1661 Due to a slight race course mishap, I need to replace a lifeline stanchion and base on my 1985 Hunte
O'Day 192 Jib Furler rayhow at 6:14am 09.27.10 Ask An Oday Owner 2/2807 We were using a Schaefer Jib Furler with the original size jib for our 192. There is no model number
336: Do you like your traveler mounted to the helm? rachelmackenzie at 5:46am 09.27.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 17/2978 My husband and I are closing in on a 1995 336. I have reviewed the 'Boat Info' on this site for fee
Galley Removal rwells47 at 4:56am 09.27.10 Catalina 30 3/2275 Due to my M25XP needing extensive work, the galley ( sink, drawers) need to be removed so the engine
converting fractional rig to masthead? cygnus20 at 3:24am 09.27.10 Ask All Sailors 14/5907 Hi - I bought a light displacement Hinterhoeller Cygnus 20. The guy who sold it to me had built a wo
Honda 5hp shear pin issues fredsuess at 9:06pm 09.26.10 Ask All Sailors 8/7202 Hi...new to the forum....I've got a newer 5hp Honda longshaft that insists on bending and breaking s
Windlass rebuild, anyone done it? Endurance2010 at 8:59pm 09.26.10 Big Boats 6/4507 Location of unlabeled breaker for windlass? I have a 1983 Hunter 34' and I've been looking for t
prospective Mac owner with questions doehunter at 7:54pm 09.26.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 34/5099 Hello gentlemen, Ive been sailing dinghies for some time now. Hobie 18, Force 5, Capri 13, OD 11.
Impeller problems Old Skool Neil at 7:07pm 09.26.10 Ask All Sailors 14/2792 Mates, Have you ever had a problem with replacement impellers? Specifically, the replacements, for
Sailing with my grandkids (4) sfgary at 6:47pm 09.26.10 Ask All Sailors 3/1999 Today was a beautiful day on SF bay made better by getting my grandkids and my daughter and son-in-l
Arco winches Prime Time at 6:45pm 09.26.10 Ask All Sailors 2/2079 Any opinions out there on Arco winches? They are priced better than Lewmar, Harken and Anderson.
C30 stalling Problem vlowe at 6:25pm 09.26.10 Catalina 30 4/1694 Engine runs for 30 minutes in gear then stalls, as if it is out of gas. The rpm's slowly drop then s
Where can i find this winch handle (1) jbrady at 5:32pm 09.26.10 Ask All Sailors 1/1778 Good evening, I have been trying to find this winch handle and no one really knows or has ever see

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Has anyone built a boarding step? shemandr at 4:47pm 11.06.21 Well yeah. My wife's foot/paw would be OK on some of these. But my 11 1/2 foot wouldn't. Wide and
H41DS Racor priming question Stu Jackson at 4:26pm 11.06.21 FYI, for your filter housing: Fuel Starvation and The Obscure Check Ball Valve Fuel Starvation an
Its funny Friday! BlowMeAway at 4:09pm 11.06.21 My daughter is a big dog and cat lover and I, of course, love science and philosophy. So, when I h
cradle Tom J at 4:07pm 11.06.21 A friend at my yacht club made a cradle out of piping, with adjustable jack stand pads, that fits on
Has anyone built a boarding step? Hayden Watson at 4:00pm 11.06.21 I would have to have a lot of confidence in a boarding step to step off on it with the boat moving.
H41DS Racor priming question senang at 3:53pm 11.06.21 I have the same primary Racor filter and installed below clear bowl. Be aware that the clear bowl is
How to remove old chart plotter on 311 pedestal Hollyberry at 3:50pm 11.06.21 Looks like page four of the link mdibella posted might be your answer... top and bottom screw covers
Fuel Tank Access Port Sealant senang at 3:39pm 11.06.21 I installed an inspection hatch on my diesel tank. Bought hatch from UK. I met the founder of the co
Has anyone built a boarding step? (2) Allan12210 at 3:31pm 11.06.21 I've built a couple of them over the years starting with plywood and carpet covered steps. My last s
Its funny Friday! shemandr at 3:12pm 11.06.21 ...When I asked about the book, the librarian replied, "That rings a bell, but I can't know if it
Its funny Friday! shemandr at 3:09pm 11.06.21 These non-boat owners were doing yoga on Rockport Harbor yesterday morning. Soon loosening turnbuc
Aquilon 265/800 trailerable cat Jeff Tyson at 2:50pm 11.06.21 There was one in the Racine Wis marina for 10 years and one at the end of dock A in Montrose Harbor
Has anyone built a boarding step? shemandr at 2:46pm 11.06.21 Arrrrrgh! Do you take your peg leg off to board?
Aquilon 265/800 trailerable cat Jeff Tyson at 2:43pm 11.06.21
Has anyone built a boarding step? jon hansen at 2:32pm 11.06.21 old school here, and scottish. two fenders and my home made fender board that i made in 74' when dad
Has anyone built a boarding step? shemandr at 2:28pm 11.06.21 As I grown older I more and more appreciate a handhold somewhere on the dodger frame that is well su
grinding sound starting?? (1) Boomer2it at 2:25pm 11.06.21 Remove the air cleaner and look inside while you press the thermostart button. You should see visib
Its funny Friday! Will Gilmore at 2:20pm 11.06.21 My daughter is a big dog and cat lover and I, of course, love science and philosophy. So, when I he
Has anyone built a boarding step? thinwater at 2:11pm 11.06.21 ...when I can't board at a gate and have to step over the life lines I always do so at the shrouds
Replacement Bulbs for Tachometer in a Type B Panel dkinzer at 2:07pm 11.06.21 I was able to get some T1.5 wedge-base bulbs at NAPA today. There were none of that size out on the

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