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Editing Classified Ad jwindscheffel at 8:15am 08.09.09 Ask All Sailors 1/1144 How do I edit a classified ad placed on Saliboat Owners.com?
Darwin award codfather at 8:04am 08.09.09 Sails Call Lounge 1/2964 Here is one of the front runners in my "Darwin award" category. This little story is true, honestly!
foresail measurements slvine at 7:58am 08.09.09 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1280 have a foresail from another boat that had a full foresail. want to have it cut to make a fractional
The furling jib Erik Garcia at 7:53am 08.09.09 Smaller Boats 6/2038 I've never run a furling equipped jib before, and had two questions: can it be used to decrease jib
216 Hydraulic centerboard pump Erik Garcia at 7:47am 08.09.09 Smaller Boats 2/1568 Maiden voyage of a recently purchased 216 had me worried when my hydraulic pump wouldnt retract a pa
Sumner inflatable dinghy gregreinhard at 7:05am 08.09.09 Ask All Sailors 1/2021 Anyone have experience with an 8 ft Sumner inflatable dinghy? I am looking for an inexpensive tende
H36 and performance Andreas7699 at 3:36am 08.09.09 Big Boats 2/1207 Hi everyone. I thougt it can be interesting to collect data of different speeds and windangeles we c
Main Sheet Rigging (1) jbrock at 10:17pm 08.08.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/7903 This is a diagram I found online of how someone has their Mac 25 mainsheet rigged:http://www.floatmy
1973 Oday 22 Please help a newbie JAGM at 9:56pm 08.08.09 Day Sailers 1/1715 I recently got a 1973 Oday 22 for 1 dollar. I've got some questions, but I'll give you the interior/
Boom Vang With Pop Top jbrock at 9:42pm 08.08.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 8/2998 I'm sure people have rigged boom vangs on their Mac 25's that have a pop top. Does anyone know if t
Sail my hunter legend around the world? bigrock at 7:32pm 08.08.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/15629 thought i would ask peoples opinions on if my hunter 37.5 legend would be capable of sailing around
having transmission problems bigrock at 7:24pm 08.08.09 Big Boats 12/2929 i amthe owner of a hunter 37.5 legend. recently my boat started making a clunking sound when i put h
How to remove painted boat name bnort3 at 6:33pm 08.08.09 Ask All Sailors 24/12218 I've bought a used boat and am changing the name. Any advice on how to remove the current name that
Looking for TV mount information kdelacy at 5:44pm 08.08.09 The Cherubini Hunters 5/1367 Greetings all, I'm debating on mounting a flat screen TV starboard of the mast on the bulkhead wall
Outboard Has No Spark Deadhead at 5:01pm 08.08.09 Ask All Sailors 15/9173 I have a 1970ish Ted Williams 4.5 hp outboard w/ a Tecumsah engine. 2 weeks ago it would not start
Deck light bulb 25 )day seahawk at 4:58pm 08.08.09 Ask An Oday Owner 3/1597 I have stepped my mast in order to rewire the anchor, steaming and deck lights. The deck lightbulb
where can I get catalina specifications captainpete at 4:08pm 08.08.09 Smaller Boats 1/2837 My brother is looking for a trailerable sailboat for a small lake that has a 35' bridge clearance (p
stern rail Mac 26d mdmitch at 3:35pm 08.08.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/6166 Hi All, Have any of you installed the Blue Water Yachts stern rail on your Mac 26d,s,c? I would d
Transmission Issue frmreilly at 2:09pm 08.08.09 Ask All Sailors 0/1171 Pearson 323 -- Universal M4-30 -- I believe it's a Hurth Transmission. One day I noted what seemed
Where Put Holes For Windows & Vents mntjohnson at 2:06pm 08.08.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 0/1034 I have a Venture 17 and have chance to get Mac 24. I have always wanted HUGE top windows and ven

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Repurposing a Rope Clutch Parsons at 5:29am 03.18.22 How about a line constrictor to reduce the chafe on the (single) point where the clutch or cleat con
Friction hinges on '92 Beneteau hatch and ports Dan33 at 5:25am 03.18.22 Most of the Beneteaus I worked on at that time had Goiot hatches and ports.
New S2 ( to me :) Halvern at 5:10am 03.18.22 Congratulation on your new boat. S2 made a great one. Just got an 11A. Curious, with a beam of 10.25
Its funny Friday! (1) Will Gilmore at 2:33am 03.18.22 Some people just don't have what it takes to pull off dark humor. It takes a lot of creative thinki
hunter 49 steering quadrant artboas at 12:50am 03.18.22 sorry Art, not my pic, just an internet pic to help explain what I was asking. I'll take a pic of
H34 1984 prop strut replacement artboas at 12:45am 03.18.22 Update.. i removed the old bent strut but found out a direct replacement from the store would take
Its funny Friday! SFS at 11:46pm 03.17.22 ...I miss The Far Side... He is making the occasional new cartoon. Check out his website, which i
Are the water tank outlets accessible? mikeracca at 10:40pm 03.17.22 I finally started the project. All of the original vinyl tubing has been removed except for the hos
Catalina 30 starboard water tank mikeracca at 10:37pm 03.17.22 10 year old thread... @barnstormer did you find a solution? It's looking like I'll have to cut t
Repurposing a Rope Clutch jssailem at 10:12pm 03.17.22 It is old school but a solid option. Just secure the halyard to a cleat. Be it at the mast or in the
can't pump out waste tank Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 8:45pm 03.17.22 @peggie I would like a link to your article on vacuflush heads. It's not a link, it's document th
Floorplan overhaul thoughts? xavierspl at 8:25pm 03.17.22 This is an exciting project. We each have a particular focus that influences or desires for a boat
Old style square circuit breakers Glenn2002 at 8:21pm 03.17.22 Wow I sure will!! Thanks for that!!
BRASS THRUHULL VALVES CORROSION jssailem at 8:12pm 03.17.22 G10 (according to Laminated Plastic https://laminatedplastics.com/g-10.pdf ASTM D695 Compressive S
Old style square circuit breakers Phil Herring at 8:05pm 03.17.22 Hi Glenn, give us a call tomorrow at 877-932-7245 (9am to 3:30pm Pacific time). We've got a stash of
Hunter 31 1984 Life lInes Ralph Johnstone at 8:01pm 03.17.22 Is that located in Vancouver ? Care to share the name as I'm going to be in the market for new line
Hunter 306 salt water in the bilge but only when sailing Arbee at 7:52pm 03.17.22 Thanks for the replies, I'll start from the bilge pump to the discharge and explore that route as @C
Hunter 31 1984 Life lInes Glenn2002 at 7:50pm 03.17.22 Thanks for your responses, they have been helpful. I have now sourced a supplier who can get me what
Boat Bike "tech support" John Nantz at 7:40pm 03.17.22 Well? We're waiting...;) The unanimous opinion seems to be it's normal. All front derailleurs are p
Floorplan overhaul thoughts? jssailem at 7:37pm 03.17.22 This is an exciting project. We each have a particular focus that influences or desires for a boat

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