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My Hunter 27 jcc5169 at 10:31am 06.09.10 The Cherubini Hunters 3/1947 I bought the 1975 Hunter 27 I was considering in April 2010, and have been trying to get repairs don
Ballast Removal Mic Jones at 9:48am 06.09.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 10/2509 I couldn't find the thread on emptying the ballast tank so started another one. Sum, I bought the
repairing a spreader (1) dv7834 at 8:30am 06.09.10 Sirius 21/22 0/2464 Hi to everyone I'm considering buying a Sirius 21, but the spreader is damaged.... how easy a fix i
How would u install a transom ladder bellnier at 7:11am 06.09.10 Ask An Oday Owner 12/6801
sailing business dlewis812 at 6:45am 06.09.10 Ask All Sailors 28/5462 just thought i'd throw this out there.. realize obsession with sailing might be that it's a hobby a
What to buy? Rhodes, Mariner, O'Day?? slatemen at 6:42am 06.09.10 Ask All Sailors 21/12449
S2 Stock Instruments Cobalt at 6:35am 06.09.10 S2 7/2198 Hi there S2 Lovers! I have a 1981 S2 that I bought just last year. Although I like new stuff when
installing new VHF antennea on I-28 capt. clay at 5:51am 06.09.10 Irwin 0/1655 Anyone had any luck getting a VHF radio cable down the mast? Need to replace mine. Anyone done this
Hunter 260 Cooler Futsal Fred at 2:57am 06.09.10 Smaller Boats 7/3303 So has anyone had to replace the original? I'd like to find something which fit in the same space a
Draining process for Racor spin-on fuel filters ryanmohr at 1:04am 06.09.10 Ask All Sailors 8/14763 A few months ago I installed one of the 320R-RAC-02 racor fuel filters in my Cal 27 hoping to extend
Handy companionway step project for the 22. (2) 1977oday22 at 10:17pm 06.08.10 Ask An Oday Owner 2/4949 Just posting a pic of last weekend's project, a companionway step. It's pretty simple. A piece of oa
Swivel Cam Installation (3) jbrock at 8:25pm 06.08.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/1203 Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have installed a Harken 205 swivel cam with a 57mm AirBloc
Main Sail Bubble tomgrigsby at 8:06pm 06.08.10 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 40/15918 I have a masthead rig 150% genoa. When close hauled in a stiff breeze I get a BIG bubble in the mai
Saw the rudder today (1) sailaway78 at 7:46pm 06.08.10 Ask All Sailors 4/1813 Got the boat out of the water today, and got my first good look at the rudder. All I can say is it
Problems reefing with CDI Drifter26 at 7:22pm 06.08.10 Ask All Sailors 9/2184 We have a CDI FF4 for 140% genoa on our O'day 26. We have never been able to reef the sail without
Looking for a 25 Tug Captain D at 7:11pm 06.08.10 Day Sailers 3/1410 I am looking for an Oday 25 or a 26 inboard preferably...thanks for the replies to my first post...a
Winches: So How Many Actually Take Apart to Clean/Lube rardiH36 at 5:59pm 06.08.10 Ask All Sailors 37/7676 How often do most owners look after their winches as prescribed by the manufacturer? I've had my c
catastrophic bulkhead failure (6) stx203 at 5:51pm 06.08.10 Ask An Oday Owner 15/8333 Maiden voyage on my new to me '77 OD25 tall rig-fin keel was from 18 miles north of Philadelphia on
inside tracks 1993 35.5 Arthur12706 at 3:54pm 06.08.10 Racing 2/2836 Hi all I am interested in finding a deck layout (or Picture)of a Hunter Liberty Cup 35.5. I am g
Look what I found docked behind the office this morning. (1) Zaphro at 3:46pm 06.08.10 Ask All Sailors 8/2507

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Exhaust Steam Terry Cox at 4:49am 09.30.21 Or is it just a long exhaust from the engine and I just need to ignore it? Different engine here,
Changing Hoses dlochner at 4:46am 09.30.21 Typically at pump out stations there is water. Pick a slow day at the marina and fill and pump the h
O'Day 26 - Didn't sell, but now what? Will Gilmore at 4:23am 09.30.21 How are you getting the boat out of the water? Crane, travel lift, trailer/ramp, ways? If you're u
Indoor/Outdoor marine speakers dLj at 3:50am 09.30.21 These are identical speakers except for the grills. $100 price difference for the pair. The grills
H326 Boom Bag blues Ken13559 at 2:04am 09.30.21 Stuendan, do check out Sailrite Sail Pack video at 1:01:52 I'm sure this will solve your problem as
Beneteau 323 shaft lock nut jibes138 at 12:39am 09.30.21 What is the O-ring for in your picture? Isn't this a dry assembly?
Adding kayak to sailboat jssailem at 12:27am 09.30.21 2350 PDT. Wind is back up and blowing from the south. Point Wilson weather station reports 37 mph gu
Fuel Filter Replacement Ralph Johnstone at 11:08pm 09.29.21 This insures that your filter is still removing water at high efficiency. You can change out at hig
Tempest International JohnS at 10:08pm 09.29.21 You may have already reached out to these folks: Welcome I owned one for a few years then sold it t
When is diesel fuel too old? Benny17441 at 9:09pm 09.29.21 According to API, the recommended storage time should not exceed 6 months. I trust what you are
Adding kayak to sailboat SoSound at 9:08pm 09.29.21 . Like a washing machine. Waves coming in all directions. No, thank you. Wise decision.
Exhaust Steam Benny17441 at 8:58pm 09.29.21 Are you loosing any coolant? What grade of engine oil are you running?
Exhaust Steam JamesG161 at 8:57pm 09.29.21 Read this link for more info on exhaust steam... Yanmar 3GM white smoke Jim...
Adding kayak to sailboat (5) jssailem at 8:55pm 09.29.21 198805 But the wind is against the incoming tide. And looking across to Whidbey you can see the sta
O'Day 26 - Didn't sell, but now what? Benny17441 at 8:52pm 09.29.21 That is not a one person job. Don't know what type of mast step you have but the base of the mast
Any advice regarding bottom paint Dale Haz at 8:21pm 09.29.21 I'll have the bottom paint removed by the yard, regardless of hard or soft the existing paint is com
Exhaust Steam MikeHoncho at 8:09pm 09.29.21 Air temp is mid 80's That would not be normal.Is the exhaust elbow fairly cool when running I woul
Exhaust Steam blackjacksparrow at 8:07pm 09.29.21 Air temp is mid 80's
Exhaust Steam Ralph Johnstone at 7:59pm 09.29.21 Any chance you may be looking at blue smoke ? If it disappears quickly, it's most likely steam. If
Exhaust Steam MikeHoncho at 7:54pm 09.29.21

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