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Steam cleaner for cushions & walls? capejt at 10:34pm 04.25.10 Ask All Sailors 7/4849 Hi all, I'm cleaning up my 79 H33 and need to thoroughly clean the seat cushions and "carpet" on the
measurements for bunks on ODay 23 trailer jbrosecity at 10:29pm 04.25.10 Ask An Oday Owner 4/3340 I am buying a powerboat trailer to modify for my O'Day 23. I need to add the bunks to lift it high e
How much bottom paint do I need? Denile at 9:58pm 04.25.10 Yamaha 13/4257 Hello, I am getting ready to haul my Yamaha 25 out for the first time. I plan to clean and paint t
1986 Pearson 28' Rub Rail vbrunson at 9:01pm 04.25.10 Pearson 1/3280 I need to replace my rub rail on my 1986 Pearson 28' on the starboard side. Also the teak needs to b
Used sails for O'day 22? John24135 at 8:42pm 04.25.10 Day Sailers 4/6505 Good evening! The O'day 22 that I just purchased only came with one (rusty) jib instead of the m
12v DVD player? Mike8245 at 8:36pm 04.25.10 Ask All Sailors 6/2254 Does anyone have a specific brand and model number for a 12v dc powered DVD player? The one in my 12
Cockpit picture or diagram John24135 at 8:33pm 04.25.10 Day Sailers 1/1919 Good evening! I recently purchased an early O'day 22. The previous owner had it pretty-well dis
Were to fill CNG Bottle ProjMan at 8:24pm 04.25.10 Ask A Catalina Owner 4/2677 I own a 1980 Catalina 30. She stills has the original CNG bottles and it works great. No the chall
Service/owners manual h23.5 D8758 at 8:09pm 04.25.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/1606 Im a new owner of a 1996 hunter 23.5 and am in need of an owners manual. Since this is my first wate
9.2A Nav Light LED conversions RussB at 7:22pm 04.25.10 S2 1/1353 Has anyone converted to LED Nav lights? There is a short article in the new issue of Good Ole Boat
9.2A Mast Compression Post Block RussB at 7:17pm 04.25.10 S2 6/2252 I have a 1979 9.2A and would like to inspect/replace, if soft or rotted, the mast compression post b
Mac 26D motor size new rudder Traini at 6:57pm 04.25.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 4/2004 I am sure this has been asked many times my 8 hp mariner is in need of repair and I would like at th
Hunter 25 with unique HIN (1) jpceds at 6:36pm 04.25.10 The Cherubini Hunters 1/1588 I have recently purchased a 1975 Hunter 25, wedge/lady slipper, with inboard diesel. Like the other
fuel/oil ratio? joemama7 at 6:24pm 04.25.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 9/1865 hello, I have a 79 model 6hp evinrude outboard and I was wondering if anybody knew the correct gas/o
help with Webasto FCF 16k KandD at 5:15pm 04.25.10 Ask All Sailors 7/3536 I just installed our new AC we bought last august (hot-humidity motivated) and it works GREAT! excep
P measurement (main luff length) OD 28 Mike4116 at 5:05pm 04.25.10 Bigger Boats 2/1807 Does anyone know the mainsail luff (P) measurement for an O'day 28?
Cleaning Running Rigging (Lines) Ducati at 4:27pm 04.25.10 Ask All Sailors 6/5607 How do I wash rigging. I soaked them in the tub with some dish soap but they never seem to look
1982 Hunter 36 Brian D at 4:16pm 04.25.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/4539 A nice boat. Went and looked at one in my marina. Nothing special on this boat. Nice bright work tha
Hair Dryer 12V Bad Obsession at 3:42pm 04.25.10 Ask All Sailors 101/29894 I am trying to figure out what to do for my Fiancee about a hair dryer. She will want something for
Stuffing Box Adjustments Roy10289 at 3:09pm 04.25.10 Ask All Sailors 6/2935 I have read and appreciated very much the post from MainSail regarding repacking a traditional stuff

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H34 Jib Halyard cleat Mike Oldak at 2:42am 05.30.22 This looks like a winner! Thanks for the ideas.
Single-handed docking danstanford at 2:41am 05.30.22 The best thing I ever learned about this was the use of a mid-ship line so you can connect her in on
Single-handed docking BigEasy at 2:23am 05.30.22 Learn to use spring lines and midship cleat. There is no reason to have to jump off boat when docki
Marine plywood- to use or not to use? (2) philiefay at 11:58pm 05.29.22 I just replaced the original floor in a Hunter 260. Luckily I managed to get it out in one piece so
Shower pump wont operate lauris67 at 11:46pm 05.29.22 On my 331, there is a Y valve below the sink that flips. One way is for the ice box, the other for
Single-handed docking philiefay at 11:42pm 05.29.22 Prior to arrival, drop sails, prepare all lines on cleats, lower cable rail, install fenders, lift c
Cracked hull Hayden Watson at 11:12pm 05.29.22 I've used G-flex to repair a plastic crosslinked whitewater kayak and also a paddle with good resul
Heater Ralph Johnstone at 9:43pm 05.29.22 Do you not have a diesel fired heater to supply antifreeze hot water to the heating circuit ? To he
Zinc Placement Ralph Johnstone at 9:34pm 05.29.22 new to me Hunter 29.5 and I'm wondering where the zincs are located? I presume you're referring t
Single-handed docking Ralph Johnstone at 9:28pm 05.29.22 Do you keep lines on the dock? Definitely have dedicated lines permanently tied to our dock so th
A different 37.5 windlass install Ralph Johnstone at 9:14pm 05.29.22 I have a 45lb Mantus anchor, 130' of 5/16" G4 chain and 120' of 5/8 3-strand nylon rode. Thanks.
Cracked hull mermike at 9:08pm 05.29.22 I've used G-flex to repair a plastic crosslinked whitewater kayak and also a paddle with good result
Pleasure Craft Operator Card 2 capta at 8:58pm 05.29.22 I guess I got lucky. RI doesn't require the card if one was born before 1986. I wish...
Dealing with wind shear (1) DinghySailor at 8:47pm 05.29.22
Transferring from Blaine to Everett LeslieTroyer at 8:40pm 05.29.22 Welcome welcome. Hope to see you around. Les
Barient winch 21-33 Mistyseas1991 at 8:02pm 05.29.22 Thanks for the info.
New Catalina 30 Owner (3) mikeracca at 7:53pm 05.29.22 Today was a kinda big day for Luna. I got the trimming done on the new panel pieces, and they are ju
Stuck Centerboard on a Widgeon (1) dLj at 7:14pm 05.29.22
A different 37.5 windlass install Mika1 at 7:13pm 05.29.22 I have a 45lb Mantus anchor, 130' of 5/16" G4 chain and 120' of 5/8 3-strand nylon rode.
H34 Jib Halyard cleat (1) dkinzer at 7:06pm 05.29.22 Any suggestions? That depends a lot on what skills you have and what tools and materials you have

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