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Calypso at 9:29am 12.29.09
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My 9.2c with 3gm30 Yanmar has a 14 x 9 3 blade prop. I can over rev it and only reach a little over
Patrick Anderson at 8:55am 12.29.09
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Hi, all -- Just want to throw a question out there, and hoping someone has an answer. I recently
BruceK at 8:39am 12.29.09
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Stopped working at about 150 hrs...how to diagnose???
bdeakin at 8:26am 12.29.09
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Good morning, O'day owners -- I'm the proud owner of a new O'day 22, which I got for a song. This
Charles Morrell at 7:49am 12.29.09
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Am looking to mount panels on my 41 DS over the davits. Anyone done this? What panels did you use?
SailinSam at 7:26am 12.29.09
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I just bought a 1993 Capri 16 and I'm now involved in fixing her up. I noticed that the steel rope t
MIST ERIE US at 6:40am 12.29.09
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I have a Hunter 290 and am setting up a spinnaker for it. I would like to know where you placed your
Snickant at 9:03pm 12.28.09
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anyone know where i can get copies of owners manual? thanks
Snickant at 9:00pm 12.28.09
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anyone know where i can get an owner's manual for a Cal 30-2, thanks
Snickant at 8:59pm 12.28.09
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anyone know where i can owner's manual for Cal 30 2? thank you
pkdailey4 at 8:53pm 12.28.09
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Is there something made to go under the mattresses to keep them dry from condensation?
dok at 8:50pm 12.28.09
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I want a cover for my 16ft Suncat to use while it is stored, with the mast off. I store it on a tra
pkdailey4 at 7:20pm 12.28.09
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I recently added a float switch to the bucket sized bilge in my 2000 Beneteau 321 and am I glad I di
CharlieCobra at 6:48pm 12.28.09
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Went up to Oh Joy again today with the Grandsons. i managed to pull the chainplate partner after so
tjm at 6:41pm 12.28.09
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Would like info on running mainsail sheets aft (to the sides and top of cabin) for an 81 Islander 30
jsgonz at 6:18pm 12.28.09
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I have a Hunter 28.5 on the hard for repairs. One repair is to replace the shaft due to electrolysis
catsailor at 3:28pm 12.28.09
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I'm a die hard and I sail whenever the water is soft enough. I don't live aboard and I don't run hea
Bud H at 1:19pm 12.28.09
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I am installing a new high pressure injector pump on my YSM12. The timing on the old pump was corre
diane fowler at 11:50am 12.28.09
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We are hoping to do more extended cruising aboard Windy City, our Catalina 36. Just bought a plasti
FLHippy at 11:20am 12.28.09
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Most of the bird postings here are asking how to keep birds off the boat :) Does anyone have any ad

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New Catalina 30 Owner   (5)
mikeracca at 9:35pm 04.24.22
So things are way different with Luna today. Waaaayyy different. She looks like a boat again! I al
Question on ODay 302 crack
jssailem at 9:29pm 04.24.22
As the years go by and the boat is sailed not left in a marina, the gel coat will develop stress cra
Raymarine ST4000+ Auto Pilot clutch pop out
Ken13559 at 9:28pm 04.24.22
Ok! sounds good, I will take it apart! Stand by. G Do go easy when taking it apart. Mine was many
Question on ODay 302 crack
higgs at 9:22pm 04.24.22
I would suggest making the purchase contingent on a survey. I have seen those cracks on many a keel
PVC Valve Safe Between Holding Tank & Macerator?
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:54pm 04.24.22
As long as you understand that it's not only in NDZs that it's illegal to dump a tank or flush dire
Tahatsu 6hp Sailpro for my Hunter 240
Dolphin55 at 8:41pm 04.24.22
how do people operate the throttle/gears when on the back of a 240? How about an extension pole f
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Dolphin55 at 8:30pm 04.24.22
This is the key fact. I hope it was not lost in the conversation. The ballast tank will fill to it
Elusive Leak in the Anchor Lockers of 1995 and Later Hunters
Ralph Johnstone at 8:14pm 04.24.22
Hi Tim, That was the first thing I looked at when I first noticed the leakage. As previously menti
Which wood piece is stronger ? Solid or laminated ?
MikeHoncho at 8:03pm 04.24.22
If you decide to laminate...It does not have to be epoxy to be very strong. I made a joint out of
Which wood piece is stronger ? Solid or laminated ?
MikeHoncho at 7:57pm 04.24.22
If you decide to laminate...It does not have to be epoxy to be very strong. I made a joint out of
40.5: Replacing Clutches
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I read that the garhauer and spinlock clutch rebuild kits are interchangeable. I have rebuilt my spi
PVC Valve Safe Between Holding Tank & Macerator?
P12nash at 6:58pm 04.24.22
Hi Peggie, I do a lot of day sailing but also have an annual 7-10 day cruise and do many weekend cr
40.5: Replacing Clutches
PAC3142 at 6:44pm 04.24.22
I'm adding a clutch on each side to the triple Garhauer clutches already there on my 1994 Hunter 37.
Holding Tank vs Portable MSD
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 6:25pm 04.24.22
Can you comment on how robust the mounting brackets are on the 975MSD? They're a good bit sturdier t
Need new deck surface
rgranger at 6:23pm 04.24.22
I've used this before. https://www.jamestowndistributors.com/product/product-detail/97706/409327?gc
PVC Valve Safe Between Holding Tank & Macerator?
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Schedule 40 PVC might be a bit brittle in cold weather, but schedule 80 is ok. I just can't think o
Mooring ball pickup - single handed   (1)
rgranger at 6:20pm 04.24.22
The risk of dropping it overboard is directly proportional to the cost... So I'd get something sturd
Have you made cockpit cushions?
HEINZIR at 6:16pm 04.24.22
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Which wood piece is stronger ? Solid or laminated ?
rgranger at 6:10pm 04.24.22
Yup. In this case original design was fine other than needing better sealing. The oak would appa

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